Who should apply for the scholarship?

QUALIFICATIONS  

• High School senior or

• High School graduate enrolled, or planning to enroll, in...

  • Any accredited community college Associate degree program

  • Any four-year accredited Bachelor degree program

  • Any accredited technical college program 

• Minimum GPA 3.0

• Attend as a full-time student

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• • You have overcome adversity and challenges in your life

  • You are determined to better yourself in spite of hardship 

  • You want a hand up, not a hand out

  • You have a strong commitment to create a better future

SHORT ESSAY

• Submit an essay

• Tell us about...

  • Your success in spite of hardship 

  • AND how your education path will create a better future for you

• No more than 1,500 words

• We want to hear your story

What is included in THE scholarship?

How do i know if i have won the scholarship?

• Due to the number of applications, ONLY the students who won the scholarship will receive an email notifying them of selection.

• If you did not receive an email by April 15th for the 1st review cycle or or November 30th for the 2nd review cycle, you have not won the scholarship. 

What are the APPLICATION timelines?

• Submit applications at any time during the year.

• Applications are reviewed twice each year.

• Completed applications will be reviewed from January 1st through March 31st and selected scholars will be notified no later than April 15th. 

• Completed applications will also be reviewed from August 1st through October 31st and selected scholars will be notified no later than November 30th. 

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