Alberta Bean Memorial Scholarship
Alberta Bean was a beloved grandmother who worked hard to provide the very best for her kids, making sure they had more than her, despite a difficult childhood and only an eighth-grade education. Alberta moved to St. Louis, Missouri as a teenager after both of her parents passed.
For many students who come from families without college experience, obtaining a higher education degree can feel impossible. Without family funding or encouragement, first-generation students need to have faith in their dreams and demonstrate significant resilience to succeed and complete their education.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Alberta Bean by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue college degrees.
Any first-generation high school senior or undergraduate student from the state of Missouri with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, write an essay between 700 and 1,000 words telling us about yourself, your school, your plans for your major, how you’ll make a difference through your education, why college is important to you, and why you need this scholarship.
Please tell us about yourself, the school you’re attending or planning to attend, and what you will be majoring in. Additionally, tell us how you plan to impact the world, what going to college means to you, and how this scholarship would help you.
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The application deadline is Oct 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Nov 1, 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 Nov 1, 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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