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Education Matters Scholarship

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Anonymous Well Wisher
$15,000
3 winners, $5,000 each
Awarded
Application Deadline
Aug 23, 2021
Winners Announced
Aug 27, 2021
Education Level
Undergraduate
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Eligibility Requirements
GPA:
3.0 or higher
Education Level:
Current Undergraduate
GPA:
Education Level:
3.0 or higher
Current Undergraduate

Everyone deserves the chance to obtain a high-quality education, but unfortunately for many students, money is a limiting factor. 

Even though financial aid is awarded to 86% of first-year, full-time students, many students still have to go out of pocket or apply for loans to pay for their education, which can make their financial troubles increase drastically.

As a small solution to the $1.8 trillion dollar student debt crisis, the Education Matters Scholarship is open to all motivated and driven undergraduate students in any field of study. 

To apply, please tell us about a time you overcame adversity and what that experience taught you about yourself? Please also let us know about your educational and career goals.

Selection Criteria:
Essay, Motivated, Driven, Passion
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Published July 26, 2021
$15,000
3 winners, $5,000 each
Awarded
Application Deadline
Aug 23, 2021
Winners Announced
Aug 27, 2021
Education Level
Undergraduate
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Essay Topic

Please tell us about a time you overcame adversity and what that experience taught you about yourself? Please also let us know about your educational and career goals.

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

August 2021

Winners
Rachel Langston
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI
Jess Gascon
Purdue University-Main Campus
Georgetown, KY
Finalists
Joshua Taylor
Southern New Hampshire University- Online
Gloucester, MA
Alia Harris
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Cleveland, TN
Lauren Jones
West Coast University-Orange County
West Sacramento, CA

Winning Applications

Rachel Langston
Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire, WI
Being a meth and heroin addict was the biggest obstacle in my life that I have overcome. I was in and out of jails, rehab centers, and other institutions for years. It took me a long time to finally say enough was enough and put all my effort and energy into staying sober. I wanted more for myself in life. I remind myself daily that I have to be thankful for what I currently have because in my using days, it is what I wanted and I need to remember this to keep me sober. I learned that I am worth more than I ever could have dreamed , I never really knew who I truly was until I got sober and stayed sober. I learned that, because I was at my lowest of lows, I can aspire to be at my highest of highs. I know I can achieve anything I set my mind to because I have already done just that. I am now married for almost a year and have a beautiful little boy that I hope one day to show him that if I can do anything, he can too. I am working on a degree to become a substance use disorder counselor because I firmly believe in recovery that you can only keep what you have by giving it away. I want to be able to show others it IS possible if they set their minds to it, it's okay to fall back because a fall back makes for an even greater come back. Thank you
Jess Gascon
Purdue University-Main CampusGeorgetown, KY

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Aug 23, 2021. Winners will be announced on Aug 27, 2021.

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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 Aug 27, 2021. 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.

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Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

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