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Boun Om Sengsourichanh Legacy Scholarship

Funded by
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Sengsourichanh
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 11, 2024
Winners Announced
Jun 11, 2024
Education Level
Any
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
Field of Study:
Public service
Background:
Non-profit or volunteering experience
Education Level:
Field of Study:
Background:
High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
Public service
Non-profit or volunteering experience

Boun Om Sengsourichanh is a beloved father who forged an impactful life after immigrating from Laos.

Boun Om worked in public service, dedicating his life to helping others and leaving the world better than it was when he entered it. Students who share this passion for service will be the leaders of tomorrow and will create unprecedented progress to be enjoyed for generations to come.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Boun Om Sengsourichanh by supporting students who are dedicating their lives to public service. 

Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is pursuing public service and has non-profit or volunteering experience may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, tell us what field of public service you hope to pursue and how you will use your education to help your community.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
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Published February 5, 2024
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 11, 2024
Winners Announced
Jun 11, 2024
Education Level
Any
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Essay Topic

Please tell us what field of public service you plan to pursue or are currently studying and how you plan to use your education to give back to your community.

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

June 2024

Winners
Myla Vang
Woodbury High School
Woodbury, MN
Finalists
Tracey McEvans
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Marietta, GA
Alexson Sok
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Suzanne Lara
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Winning Application

Myla Vang
Woodbury High SchoolWoodbury, MN

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 11, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jun 11, 2024.

How will scholarship application information be used?

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 11, 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.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

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.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

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.

How should I get in touch with questions?

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Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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