Lotus Scholarship
College has many inherent expenses, but while tuition and housing are often covered in scholarships, few focus on the other costs of college.
Textbooks, technological tools, and various equipment are required for college students, and they aren’t cheap. The Lotus Scholarship seeks to offset the cost of these additional college expenses as well as support students who are children of single parents or come from low-income households. Support is important in order for students to succeed, and this scholarship hopes to provide some of that support for minority students.
BIPOC high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply if they are either from a low-income background or have been raised by a single parent.
To apply, write about the lessons you’ve learned coming from a single-parent or low-income household and how you will use your life experiences to create a positive impact on the lives of others. Please describe how you're actively working towards pursuing your goals.
AI generated essays will not be considered.
How has coming from a single parent or low-income household led you to persevere through challenges? How do you plan to use your life experience to make a positive impact in your community/world? Please describe how you're actively working towards pursuing your goals.
Winners and Finalists
February 2024
April 2023
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FAQ
The application deadline is Sep 10, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 10, 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 10, 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.