Avis Porter English Study Scholarship
Avis Porter was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who recently passed away.
For decades, Avis wrote handwritten letters that she mailed to her family as she was passionate about using the written word to give something special to friends and family and to express her love for them.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Avis Porter by supporting students who are pursuing English or related degrees.
Any female undergraduate or graduate student who is a mother pursuing an English-based degree, such as journalism or a career as an English teacher, may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us what you think of handwritten notes or messages, what the most meaningful handwritten letter or message you received was, and why it was so special.
Do you believe that handwritten notes or messages are more meaningful than typed messages?
Please share the most meaningful handwritten letter or message that you received and why was it so special?
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The application deadline is Jan 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on Jan 28, 2023.
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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 Jan 28, 2023. 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 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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