FAQ

The Foundation determines, on an annual basis, how many scholarships will awarded for the year, and then the recipients are determined by a lottery system.

You will know the amount of the scholarship you could potentially win when you are filling out the application for the scholarship category you choose.

Scholarships that are awarded are typically not considered taxable income. However, we recommend you ask that specific question to your tax accountant.

Since there are so many different types of financial aid available, we recommend that you ask the specific institution you are applying to for financial aid to answer your question.

It's easy, if you haven't completed a profile yet, click here. If you have completed a profile and have been approved, go to the Apply Now button for scholarships once the application period is open.

Each year the Foundation sends out an email announcement and lists on their website when scholarship applications are being accepted and when the drawings will be held. To be notified electronically, click here.

Each year the Foundation sends out an email announcement and lists on their website when scholarship applications are being accepted and when the drawings will be held. To be notified electronically, click here.

Essentially, your odds of winning a scholarship is determined each year by how many applications are submitted and how many scholarships are given away.

The Foundation determines, on an annual basis, how many scholarships will be awarded each year, and what the amounts of each scholarship will be.

The Foundation knows that notifying winners is very important and works expeditiously to notify each winner shortly after the drawing.

If there are any fees accessed by the Foundation you will be notified at the time you apply for a scholarship.

Scholarships are awarded on a lottery system. Your name is entered into a pool along with all other applicants, and a name(s) is randomly drawn.

Each company determines their specific criteria of each type, but the Foundation uses the lottery system and essentially, all applicants names are entered into a pool, and a name(s) is randomly drawn.

At this time the Foundation does not ask for a minimum GPA to qualify.

For official rules, please click here.

A scholarship’s eligible use is determined by the type of scholarship you apply for. In most instances, studies in an accredited two- or four-year college or university are eligible.

A scholarship’s eligible use is determined by the type of scholarship you apply for. In most instances, undergraduate studies in an accredited two- or four-year college or university are eligible.

The Foundation pays for direct tuition costs; we do not pay for housing, meals or other ineligible expenses.

Scholarships are awarded once, so each winner will use the scholarship in the fall term of the year that they are awarded the scholarship.

Scholarships are awarded once for that school year, so each winner will need to use the scholarship in the fall term of the year that they are awarded the scholarship.

Eligible candidates can apply once per year. 

The Foundation works the payment(s) arrangement out with each respective school.

For official rules on winners, please click here.

Scholarships are non-transferable.

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The scholarships are made possible by the generosity of hard-working men and women everywhere.