New Year, New Opportunity Scholarship
College tuition has dramatically increased during the last few decades, leaving many students wary of investing in higher education.
Tuition and fees vary based on the type of school, with the average public in-state college costing $10,338 while private colleges cost an average of $38,185. These high prices have left 45 million Americans with student debt, collectively owing $1.7 trillion.
This scholarship aims to support high school and undergraduate students so they can feel confident about affording the college of their dreams.
Any committed and hardworking high school or undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship.
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Winners and Finalists
March 2022
Winning Application
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The application deadline is Mar 3, 2022. Winners will be announced on Mar 31, 2022.
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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 Mar 31, 2022. 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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