Liz & Wayne Matson Jr. Caregiver Scholarship
College is an incredibly busy time, bringing about many assignments, social obligations, and other commitments.
It’s easy for any student to feel overwhelmed by the duties that come with pursuing higher education, but some students face heavier burdens than others. Students who act as caregivers for family members shoulder significant responsibilities and time constraints that can make it difficult to focus on school and attain academic success. Caring for an aging, ill, or disabled loved one takes great sacrifice, as caregivers often miss out on social opportunities, extracurriculars, and other experiences that are integral to the typical college experience.
This scholarship seeks to recognize student caretakers by supporting individuals who are pursuing higher education while caring for others.
Any undergraduate student in a two or four-year degree program may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re a main caregiver for a loved one.
To apply, tell us how your caregiving experience has affected your goals, impacted your journey, and shaped your personal identity.
How has your caregiving experience shaped your goals, journey, and identity?
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The application deadline is Oct 25, 2025. Winners will be announced on Nov 25, 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 Nov 25, 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 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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