Kerry Kennedy Life Is Good Scholarship
Kerry Kennedy was an educator and a social worker.
She believes strongly in education and credits her college years as the time when she came into her own. Kerry knew how to make a small amount of money work magic. Whether it was a game of collecting ten dollar bills, picking up a side gig, or keeping an old car to save money, she found ways to save and fund her education. The Kerry Kennedy Life is Good Scholarship will support female students who've chosen public service as a profession and a mission.
High school juniors and seniors as well as undergraduate students are eligible to apply if they are 18 or older and identify as female and are majoring in public education, public service, or social work. In your application, submit a video or essay about your career of choice, why you’re passionate about it, and what sacrifices you’ve made for your education.
Please submit a video or essay answering the following questions: What is your career of choice, and why are you passionate about it? What sacrifices have you made to accomplish your personal and educational goals?
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The application deadline is Mar 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 1, 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 Apr 1, 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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