Today’s featured scholarship is brought to you ad-free, thanks to the $1000 Busald Funk Zevely PSC “Underdog” Scholarship. Here are the details you need to know:
Eligibility:
The 2024 Underdog Scholarship is made available to students who are enrolled as high school seniors, college students, or graduate students. The student must also be a legal resident of the United States living in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Additionally, the winner must be enrolled in a two to a five-year post-secondary institution for the 2024 Fall Semester.
Employees of Busald Funk Zevely PSC, those in their immediate family such as parents, children, siblings, and spouses are not eligible to receive the 2024 Underdog Scholarship. Persons living in the same households as such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.
Best-suited candidates for this scholarship should be in positive overall academic standing at their school.
Application Requirements:
The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Tell us about a time when you were an underdog. What made you an underdog, and how did you persevere against the odds to accomplish your goal?
The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
Entry Deadline: July 31, 2024
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