Matthew E. Minor Memorial Scholarship
In our increasingly technological society, new threats are facing today’s youth, including cyberbullying.
The Matthew E. Minor Awareness Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to bringing awareness about the hidden dangers of the internet to our children and teens, such as cyberbullying, self-harm, and cyber dares such as the knock-out challenge. The foundation also helps families cope with grief after losing a loved one.
This scholarship aims to encourage the next generation to combat bullying and to protect children and teens on the internet.
Any high school senior who has at least a 3.0 GPA and is involved in their community may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about yourself, your community involvement, your financial circumstances and how you prevent bullying both in-person and online. Additionally, upload a picture of yourself. Photos and likenesses of awardees will be used on the foundation webpage as content for the scholarship program and page.
Tell us more about yourself and your community involvement. What sort of financial need do you have as you enter higher education? How do you keep children/youth safe in your community and online from in-person bullying and cyberbullying?
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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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