Van's Sisters On Our Shoulders "SOS" Scholarship
Working with youth is one of the most impactful ways to make a difference in the world.
The children are our future and deserve quality education, individualized attention, and all of the resources they need to thrive and complete their educational endeavors. Supporting the next generation of early childhood professionals is key to making a lasting impact as they grow older and pursue their own academic and professional goals.
This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are pursuing careers related to early childhood education.
Any female African American undergraduate or graduate student who is studying early childhood education, development, or teaching at an HBCU may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us about yourself, your career goals, and how this scholarship will help you achieve all of your dreams.
Please tell us about yourself and what your career goals are in your field of study? How will this scholarship help you achieve these goals?
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The application deadline is Jul 14, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 14, 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 14, 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 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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