Brian Tahair was rich in heart and soul. He did small things with great love.
Brian’s insights and experiences were a valuable source of inspiration and motivation to others. He passed away unexpectedly in September 2022, having lived life as a thoughtful, bold, kind, courageous, and determined person. To honor the memory and legacy of Brian Tahair, the Brian Tahair Life of Gratitude Memorial Scholarship will award an individual residing in Vermont who shares Brian’s core values. Brian knew that nothing was impossible and this scholarship will keep his passionate spirit alive.
High school seniors and undergraduate students in Vermont are eligible to apply if they have volunteer or community service experience. To apply, write about how you spread love and kindness in your everyday life.
Please demonstrate your passion to create a better world. How do you spread love and sprinkle kindness in the world throughout your day-to-day life?
The application deadline is Apr 5, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 5, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 5, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.