Public Service Scholarship
For many young people today, higher education and an advanced degree can be the key to independence and well-being for themselves and their communities. This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about helping others through careers in public service. This encompasses a range of civil service professions including education, healthcare, legal service, social work etc.
Everyone should have the freedom to follow their passions regardless of the cost, making financial aid crucial in many students’ pursuit of higher education. This scholarship is open to any undergraduate in their senior year or later, graduate student working toward entry to a career in public service, or current professionals in public service with student loans.
To apply, tell us what inspired you to pursue a career in public service and how you plan to use your education to improve your community. A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required for application.
What has inspired your drive towards pursuing a career in public service? How do you hope to use your education to impact your community and the world?
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The application deadline is Jul 31, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 31, 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 Aug 31, 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 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.