Empowering Affected Students from the Tri-State Mining District Scholarship
As man-made and natural disasters become more common, many families are dealing with displacement and other adverse effects.
Lead poisoning in Picher, Oklahoma, is just one example of a disaster leading to deaths and severe health problems. As families struggle to endure the difficult circumstances brought about by disasters and crises, education isn’t at the forefront of their minds. College is already a great expense that causes financial strain for many families, but the costs brought about by displacement, home repairs, or treatment make college even less accessible.
This scholarship seeks to support students who have been affected by disasters so they have all of the resources they need to succeed despite the formidable challenges they face.
Any high school or undergraduate student in Missouri, Kansas, or Oklahoma who has been the victim of a man-made or natural disaster, such as lead poisoning, flooding a tornado, or another weather phenomenon, may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us how the disasters in your town have affected your family and how you have worked to overcome these obstacles.
How have natural or man-made disasters in your hometown affected your family, and what steps have you taken to overcome these obstacles?
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The application deadline is Jun 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jul 15, 2025.
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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 Jul 15, 2025. 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.