Make A Difference Scholarship

We Accept Applications January 19th – March 20th. 

Requirements

• Applicants must be 17 years of age or older to apply and must be graduating or have graduated high school by the end of this semester.
• Applicant must be on-track to apply for or enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational program (including accredited two-and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools).
• Video Submission: 2 minutes or less (45 second minimum). No written essays will be accepted.
• 2 Part Prompt to be answered:
  • What is your life’s purpose and what steps are you taking to live your purpose out?
  • How do you plan to use your purpose to make a difference in your community?

Award Information:

Applicants will be notified if they will receive a scholarship in May.

If you are awarded a scholarship, all funds will be sent to the university of attendance and can be used towards tuition and/or other school needs. The foundation will release funds this calendar year. If the funds are not requested within this time period, you forfeit your scholarship.

Upon being selected, the applicant will be sent an online form so that we can send the funds quickly to your institution of choice. Failure to fill out this form in the time period will forfeit your scholarship.

FAQ:

Do my grades go into account with this scholarship?

• No, grades are not a deciding factor with the Make A Difference Scholarship; this is a passion-driven scholarship.

Do you accept mail-in submissions?

• No, you must submit your application below.

Can I re-apply every year, even if I was awarded a scholarship previously?

• Yes, as long as you are enrolled in higher education. You will need to make a new video.