Abner & Irmene Memorial Scholarship
Abner and Irmene were beloved individuals who are dearly missed by their family and friends and created a legacy of immense courage and unwavering spirit in the face of adversity.
There are countless deserving students with immigrant roots who face daily challenges when pursuing their education. From financial limitations to language barriers to struggles with citizenship or documentation, immigrant students face all of the struggles of their peers in addition to obstacles stemming from their family history.
This scholarship aims to support students from immigrant backgrounds as they pursue their academic ambitions so they can overcome the hurdles on their path and succeed.
Any high school or undergraduate student who has at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship if they’re an immigrant or the child of immigrant parents.
To apply, tell us about adversity you have faced, how you have pushed through it, and what you learned from the experience.
In a 500-word essay, please share a personal experience where you faced significant adversity or a challenge that threatened your goals and dreams. Describe the obstacles you encountered, the strategies you employed to overcome them, the lessons learned throughout this journey, and how those lessons have a current impact on your life today. Please touch on how your identity as an immigrant or first-generation immigrant played a role in this experience.
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The application deadline is Oct 31, 2024. Winners will be announced on Nov 30, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Nov 30, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.