One of our most unusual grants was to Yei Diocese in Sudan to provide room and board, tuition and fees for ten Sudanese orphan girls to attend boarding school. Foundation grants have also underwritten scores of advanced mathematics and science programs and camps for middle school students from South Central Los Angeles to Shreveport, LA. Others empower service-minded individuals and organizations at the local level by supporting everything from homeless children in Dayton, OH to an English proficiency program for immigrants in Chicago IL. Some of the projects that receive funding involve partnerships with longstanding service organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross and the American Kidney Foundation. Fact SheetĬommunity Assistance Awards are awarded to assist individuals and organizations for a specific civic, educational or human service program or project. Awards will be announced in December 2022. Service Award scholarship applications and supporting documents are due August 15, 2022. Youth Partners Accessing Capital (Y.P.A.C.) Service Award Scholarship Eligibility scholarship applications and supporting documents were due April 15, 2022. Participate in leadership, volunteer, civic or campus activities.Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement or extreme financial need.

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Youth Partners Accessing Capital (Y.P.A.C.) Scholarship Eligibility Awards will be announced by December 2022. Scholarship Application InstructionsĬlick here to access the scholarship portal and complete your applicationįinancial Need scholarship applications and supporting documents for Graduate students are due August 15, 2022. Merit scholarship applications and supporting documents for Graduate students are due August 15, 2022. The Foundation awards Merit and Financial Need graduate scholarships. Scholarships are the primary means by which EAF carries out its mission. Launch scholarship applications and supporting documents for Undergraduate students were due April 15, 2022.

Currently enrolled in an accredited degree granting institution.

Sophomore or beyond (undergraduate students).

To be eligible for this one-year one-time only scholarship, the applicant must: These students may also have success in athletic or artistic achievements and demonstrate leadership. These students are experiencing a financial shortfall and need support to pursue their education. Launch Scholarships Scholarship EligibilityĪ new award category, Launch scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students who typically do not qualify for either the merit-based or needs-based scholarships. Thrive scholarship applications and supporting documents for Undergraduate students were due March 1, 2022.

Demonstrates community service and involvement.

Currently enrolled in an accredited degree granting institution or accepted if applying as a graduate student.

These awards will not exceed $1,000 per student.

Thrive Scholarships Scholarship EligibilityĪ new award category, Thrive scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students who have a financial gap in tuition and need assistance to move to the next level of their education or to graduate from college (graduating seniors). Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 ('C+' average) įinancial Need scholarship applications and supporting documents for Undergraduate students were due April 15, 2022.To be eligible for this one-year one-time only award, the applicant must: Merit scholarship applications and supporting documents for Undergraduate students were due April 15, 2022.

Demonstrate community service and involvement.Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 ('B' average).Be currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting institution.The Foundation awards Merit, Financial Need and Youth Partners Accessing Capital (Y.P.A.C.) scholarships.

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