1 For 2 Education Foundation Scholarship

The One for Two Education Foundation is seeking highly motivated applicants of accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities. For the 2019 academic year, the Foundation made grants to a diverse group of ten scholars who attended both public and private high schools from seven states. Grants of up to $25,000 per academic year were made to attend both public and private colleges and universities across the U.S. For the 2020 academic year, the Foundation intends to award at least two and up to ten merit-based scholarships. The size of the individual grants are determined on the basis of tuition remaining after considering all other forms of tuition assistance obtained by the scholar. Requirements to Apply: ÔÇô Two letters of recommendation ÔÇô An up to date official transcript from the current school ÔÇô Signed One for Two Education Foundation Pledge form ÔÇô All required application questions must be answered and fields completed ÔÇô Note: applicants will not be able to save their work ÔÇô Applicant must be legally living in the United States but is not required to be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident ÔÇô The college/university must be in the United States ÔÇô GPA must be at least 3.7 unweighted, 4.0 weighted The Foundation considers the applicantÔÇÖs high school academic record, leadership and community service activities, and letters of recommendation plus applicants are assessed on their character as it relates to their intention to fulfill their Pledge to the Foundation. While receiving a scholarship from the Foundation, scholars are required to attend the FoundationÔÇÖs annual Gathering held in late July/early August annually in Michigan. During this time, scholars will have a chance to meet other scholars and directors. They will also participate in personal development and learning sessions aimed at preparing them for academic, career, and life goals. T All reasonable costs to attend the Gathering are covered by the Foundation. Applicants are required to make the following pledge: In consideration of the One for Two Education Foundation (ÔÇ£the FoundationÔÇØ) paying for my tuition I pledge to support the mission of the Foundation to build a community of scholars who are dedicated to being life-long learners by: a) participating in the annual Foundation Gathering while receiving my scholarship, b) supporting my fellow Foundation ScholarsÔÇÖ academic and career goals during my lifetime, and c) paying for the tuition for a comparable education of two persons, who are not related to me by blood, adoption, or marriage, during my lifetime