Lexi Hidalgo Scholarship for Rescue Animals & Mental Health
Lexi Hidalgo is a rising social media creator (@lexxhidalgo) from South Florida who is passionate about giving back.
Lexi has a podcast called The Moments Podcast, in which she shares life lessons in order to build community. Additionally, Lexi is committed to animal rescue and has been volunteering at the Tri-County Animal Rescue in Boca Raton for a year and a half, finding joy and comfort in the resilience of the shelter animals.
This scholarship aims to support and celebrate young individuals who share Lexi's passion for making a difference in the lives of rescue animals and promoting mental health through volunteer work.
Any high school or undergraduate student who is passionate about rescue animals, mental health, and volunteerism may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
Instead of traditional essays, applicants are invited to submit a video entry answering the following prompt: Showcase your involvement with animals, particularly rescue animals or animal shelters. Discuss the impact of volunteering on your mental health. Share a personal story of how rescuing an animal has transformed your life or improved your mental health. Bonus Points: Incorporate your animals into your video to give us a glimpse into the beautiful bonds you've formed.
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The application deadline is Jul 26, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 26, 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 Aug 26, 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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