Arin Kel Memorial Scholarship
Four months into Arin Kel’s young life, he passed away suddenly.
In his short time on earth, Arin displayed incredible intelligence and surely had a bright future ahead of him. While Arin never got to grow up and make his mark on the world, his legacy lives on through his family.
This scholarship seeks to support students who have lost a sibling so they can find the strength to push on and continue pursuing their dreams.
Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who has lost a sibling may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, write an essay of 500 words or less telling us about a business that you would start with your deceased sibling and why?
If you could start a business with your deceased sibling, what would it be and why?
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August 2024
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The application deadline is Jul 9, 2025. Winners will be announced on Aug 9, 2025.
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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 Aug 9, 2025. 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.