$1000 Access to Education Scholarship
For College Students
Today’s featured scholarship is the $1000 Access to Education Scholarship. Here are the details you need to know:
Eligibility:
The 2025 Amy G Injury Firm Access to Education Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in any accredited degree program in the United States, whether a vocational program, community college, junior college, undergraduate, or graduate school. GED holders and upcoming high school graduates attending a college-level study program are also eligible for the award.
Ideal candidates will be those who can eloquently describe their understanding of the role of higher education in our culture, how it can lead to the betterment of all segments of society, and how access to such programs can be expanded to be more inclusive of underrepresented groups.
Applicants must provide evidence of good academic standing from their current institution. Such proof will consist of a cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Application Requirements:
An up-to-date resume that lists current contact information, and a clear statement of present program level and student status
The latest version of the student’s academic transcript (unofficial versions are permitted) from their current school; freshmen are allowed to send an unofficial document from the most recent institution attended, together with any other available documentation from their present school
An original essay of roughly 750 words (Times New Roman, 12-point font, PDF format preferred) discussing the role of higher education in society and describing the applicant’s ideas for expanding access to a broader range of demographic groups
Entry Deadline: May 31, 2025
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