Career Start Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 5/1/2023

Closes: 7/1/2023

Career Start Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to members of the AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary who are interested in reentering the workforce.

Win up to

$500

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

This program is open to current members who are interested in expanding, updating, and/or reentering the workforce.

Applicants must have completed at least 1 semester of study at an accredited technical school, business school, college, or university.

They must submit an essay, 200 to 500 words in length, on their past accomplishment, career and educational goals, and objectives for the future.

Selection is based on financial need (45%), academic record (15%), the essay (25%), and 3 letters of reference (15%).

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree

Current Grade

Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student

Location

Country: US

Armed Service Status

Veteran

Affiliations

AMVETS Auxiliary

Situation

Nontraditional / Returning Student

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