continuing education Scholarship Application

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Award: $250

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Purpose: To provide 1 scholarship to a deserving adult (Age 25 & Up) seeking to continue their education who is low income or fixed income

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Criteria for Application

• To be eligible to apply for the ALZFI Continuing Education Scholarship, you must meet the below listed criteria:

• Be a fixed or low income adult student 

• Earning a minimum of a 3.0 GPA 

• Must be currently enrolled in an education program (nursing school, trade school, undergraduate, graduate, etc.

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How to Apply

Complete the online application and submit the below items. 

1. Must provide proof of income. The following is accepted:

   1. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): Award letter or benefits statement.

   2. EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card with recent transaction history.

   3. TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families): Award letter or benefits verification.

   4. Medicaid/Medicare: Approval letter or current Medicaid/Medicare card.

   5. Housing Assistance (e.g., Section 8 or Public Housing): Rent statement showing subsidy. Housing voucher or certification letter.

   6. WIC (Women, Infants, and Children): Program enrollment documentation or WIC checks.

   7. Free/Reduced School Lunch Program: Eligibility letter from the school or district.

   8. Unemployment Benefits: Unemployment benefits approval or payment records.

   9. SSI (Supplemental Security Income): Benefit verification letter or payment records.

2. Essay: Why did you choose to return to school as an adult? How will this scholarship help you achieve your personal and professional goals? (Max 500 words)

3. Current official transcript

4. One Reference Form completed by Professor, Instructor, or Academic Advisor

5. Applications due by May 31