Social Anxiety Step Forward Scholarship
Social anxiety can be incredibly difficult for people to live with and work through, making all aspects of life complicated.
While college can be an overwhelming experience for any student, the significant life changes it brings about, and the social situation it presents can be particularly challenging for learners who struggle with anxiety, often holding them back from their goals.
This scholarship seeks to support students with social anxiety who are pursuing higher education in spite of the obstacles they face.
Anyone with social anxiety who is seeking higher education is encouraged to apply for this scholarship, however, preference will be given to those who have dealt with selective mutism in particular.
To apply, tell us briefly how social anxiety has affected you, how you were diagnosed, and why pursuing a college or trade school education is important to you.
How has your experience with anxiety affected you? Why is pursuing a college degree important to you?
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August 2024
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The application deadline is May 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 15, 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 Jun 15, 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.