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Whistleblower Education Scholarship

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to any student presently enrolled in an accredited vocational, community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States. This includes incoming first-year college students who are either high school graduates or possess a GED. All applicants must be in good academic standing, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

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To apply, please provide the following:

  • A résumé that includes relevant education, professional and volunteer experience.
  • A 750-100 word essay that answers the following: Write about a time you stood up for something you believed in or a time you spoke out against wrongdoing. How did you make an impact on someone else’s life? Do you believe there is value in speaking up? Why?
  • A current unofficial transcript from the applicant’s school. First-year college students may submit an unofficial transcript from their most recent school, as well as an unofficial transcript from their current post-secondary institution. Those awaiting admissions and enrollment decisions may make a note in their application that they will be attending a to-be-determined school in the fall 2023 semester.

The winner of the Whistleblower Education Scholarship will be announced in March of 2023.

Nuclear Family Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Our scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States, and resides in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
  • The applicant must be enrolled in a two to five year post-secondary institution for the Fall 2023 semester.
  • Employees of the Law Office of David E. Gordon, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
  • Candidates for this scholarship should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be in good overall academic standing.

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  • The candidate must submit a 750-1000 word essay answering the following question: How has a member of your immediate family, like a parent or a sibling, helped shape the person that you are today?
  • The candidate must submit their resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic. Please make sure to include both your current school and your upcoming school (if applicable) as your educational experience.
  • The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, in addition to their most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students are also asked to submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.

The recipient of the 2023 Nuclear Family Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.

Divorce Stigma Scholarship

Eligibility

  • The eligibility requirements for The Divorce Stigma Scholarship are as follows:
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled or about to attend an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program within the United States
    Applicants must have a minimum current GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The applicant must have written a 750-word essay explaining how a divorce experience produced a positive outcome for those involved.

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A complete application for this scholarship should have included:

  • A Resume
  • A current academic transcript (with clearly visible Cumulative GPA)
  • A 750-word essay describing a divorce that had a positive outcome for those involved as opposed to the negative experience that is usually associated with divorce.

Fair Divorce Legislation Scholarship

Eligibility

To be eligible for The Fair Divorce Legislation Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Applicants may still submit an application if awaiting admission or deciding on an institution. However, the selected individual must be enrolled for the upcoming semester before receiving the financial aid.

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To apply for this scholarship, interested candidates should provide the following:

  • A current resume with up-to-date contact information.
  • An official or unofficial academic transcript.
  • An essay of 750-1,000 words discussing how you’ve been affected by divorce and if you believe the laws pertaining to divorce are fair in your state. Explain the challenges you or a loved one faced and how different legislation may have exacerbated or lessened those challenges.

Bence Sport Injury Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY

  • The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to a five-year post-secondary institution for the Fall 2023 semester.
  • Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
  • Employees of Bence Law, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households as

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  • The candidate must submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt: The purpose of sports and other recreational activities is to have fun and to live a healthier lifestyle. However, the recklessness of another during one of these activities can cause serious injuries. Tell us about when you were injured during a physical or other recreational activity and how you overcame that injury.
  • The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their professional and academic experience.
  • The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.

The recipient of the Sport Injury Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.

Furever Home Scholarship

Eligibility

  • The scholarship is open to any current high school seniors enrolled in the upcoming semester, vocational students, college students, or graduate students who are legal residents of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia are allowed to apply.
  • Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
  • Employees of Tomeny Best, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households as such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.

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  • The candidate must submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt: One of our passions at Tomeny Best is helping animals in need find a loving home. For this scholarship, we are asking applicants to write about animal rescue and how we can come together as a community to help save animals in abusive situations or those who are not getting the proper care they deserve.
  • The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their professional and academic experience.
  • The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school and the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.

The recipient of the Furever Home Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.

Financial Literacy Importance Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Understands the importance of financial literacy and maintains their personal finances
  • High school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
  • Current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident

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You can apply for this scholarship on the Bold.org scholarship platform. Simply set up a free account and submit your application for the Financial Literacy Importance Scholarship, along with a short essay answering the following prompts:

  • Why is it important for you to manage your finances as a student?
  • How do you manage your finances as a student?

Sidney S. McIntyre, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

  • To qualify for this scholarship, a student must have graduated from a Skagit County high school, preferably Sedro-Woolley, demonstrated the need for financial assistance, show promise of success in his or her chosen field and have good scholarship.
  • The student must attend a public institution of higher education in the state of Washington.
  • The applicant’s goals must be to obtain a bachelor’s degree and pursue a secure career. This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of 4 years (12 quarters or 8 semesters, whichever is applicable to the institution where the student is enrolled).
  • The recipient must provide renewal paperwork each year to ensure their course of study fulfills the requirements and intent of the scholarship. The recipient must maintain a 2.5 grade point average with full-time student status. Each spring, The Seattle Foundation will e-mail a renewal notice and Student Information Form. The student must submit his or her official transcript, a statement of academic progress, his or her plans for the coming academic year and an updated Student Information Form by July 15, annually.

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To apply for the Sidney S. McIntyre, Sr. Memorial Scholarship please register and create a SurveyMonkey Apply individual applicant account. To do so, please click on the green “Register” button on the top right of the screen, not the “Apply” button. You will be directed to a new page where you will select “Register as an individual” and prompted to enter your personal information. Upon creation of your applicant account you will click on “View programs” and search for the Sidney S. McIntyre, Sr. Memorial Scholarship using the search bar.

Please note that all application materials will be submitted online including the following items:

  • One essay.
    • Write an essay (approximately 500 words) sharing about a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
  • A brief statement (approximately 150 words).
    • Explaining what field of study you plan to pursue and why you have chosen this field.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
    • A teacher, counselor or school administrator should write one reference.
    • Someone who knows you well through your community projects or employment in recent years should write the second reference.
  • Unofficial Transcript.
    • Upload a high school transcript including the 1st semester of your senior year, along with a list of your class schedule for second semester of your senior year.
  • First page of tax form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ.
    • Attach a copy of the first page of form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ (whichever apply) from your parent(s) you are living with or the parent(s) who are helping with school costs; and your most recent tax return (if one was filed). We count on your honesty.
  • Optional SAT / ACT test score upload.

*Last-in award is intended to fill the gaps between financial aid and attendance costs.

Allied Van Lines Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizen (or permanent resident).
  • Enrolled (or enrolling) as full time student of accredited college/university within the United States for completion of undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.
  • Limit of one (1) entry per contestant.
  • Employees, professional affiliates, and agents of Allied Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible.
  • The applicant must comply with IRS rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship, including following.
    1. It does not exceed your expenses;
    2. It is not designated or earmarked for other purposes (such as room and board), and does not require (by its terms) that it cannot be used for qualified education expense; and
    3. It does not represent payment for teaching, research, or other services required as a condition for receiving the scholarship.
  • You must be a Candidate for a Degree. You are a Candidate for a Degree if
    1. Attend a primary or secondary school or are pursuing a degree at a college or university, or
    2. Attend an educational institution that:
      1. Provides a program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s or higher degree, or offers a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation; and
      2. Is authorized under federal or state law to provide such a program and is accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency
  • Eligible educational institution. An eligible educational institution is one whose primary function is the presentation of formal instruction and that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it carries on its educational activities.
  • Qualified education expenses. For purposes of tax-free scholarships and fellowship grants, these are expenses for:
    1. Tuition and fees required to enroll at or attend an eligible educational institution; and
    2. Course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies, and equipment that are required for the courses at the eligible educational institution. These items must be required of all students in your course of instruction.
  • Qualified education expenses do not include the cost of:
    1. Room and board, Travel, Research, Clerical help, or Equipment and other expenses that are not required for enrollment in or attendance at an eligible educational institution

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Entry Requirements:

Submit a brief essay of between 400 and 800 words, detailing why a career in logistics/supply chain management is your college major of choice. A personalized tone, referencing sincere firsthand experience and sentiment, is best—no need to be too formal. We want to know why you truly believe in logistics as the best career path for you!

Application Requirements:

  • Complete all required sections of our application form below.
  • Be sure to attach the following documents to your application form:
    1. Copy of your most recent transcripts.
    2. Some verification of enrollment at your college.
    3. Your Essay.

Blankstyle Scholarship Opportunity 2

Eligibility

  • a high school senior that has been accepted to an accredited university or
  • a current student enrolled in college courses.

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Application Requirements

  • Provide basic background information
  • Summarize your accomplishments and aspirations
  • Tell us why you deserve this scholarship and how it will help accomplish your goals
  • Just for fun tell us how t-shirts have played a role in your life