Caring Futures Scholarship
The Caring Futures Scholarship is to recognize Deanna Cummins contribution to others. Deanna has been a career social worker since graduating Indiana University in 1990. Serving as a grant manager for a 9 year period, before becoming an at risk counselor for troubled youth in public education. Deanna has always put the needs of others before herself.
This scholarship seeks to lower the financial burden of higher education so all students, regardless of their background, can achieve their goals.
Any undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing an education and career in social work may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us about something in your life that sparked your passion for social work, the impact you hope to make, how this scholarship would help you, and what groups or issues you hope to impact with your career.
Tell us about something in your life that sparked your passion for social work, the impact you hope to make, how this scholarship would help you, and what groups or issues you hope to impact with your career
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The application deadline is Aug 31, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 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 Oct 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 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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