Scholarship information
The Footprints Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to eligible graduating high school seniors and college students (up to age 25) in the East Coast of the United States who have experienced the death of a biological parent between the age of 0-19.
Eligibility criteria
Individuals must meet the following criteria and provide proof of the following:
Biological parent died between student's age of 0-19
(Requires Documentation)
Must be:
Graduating High School Senior
accepted & enrolled in a 4-Year Accredited College or University
-OR-
Currently enrolled College (University) Student
in a 4-Year Accredited College or University (Up to Age 25)
Cumulative 3.0 GPA
(Official transcript with a seal or signature of a school official or registrar)
Demonstrate Financial Need
(Provide copy of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form))
One Page Essay
(Maximum 500 words)
Student primary residence must be in the following States:
scholarship information
Awards mailed directly to the college or university
Varies based on the availability of funds
Up to $10,000
Friday, June 30th
This scholarship is not renewable. Previous scholarship recipients cannot reapply.
Method of Disbursement
Number of Awards
Amount of Award
Application
Deadline
renewal process
*** Scholarship Deadlines & Information ***
(1) ALL ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECIEVED NLT: Friday, June 30th
(2) SUPPORTING MATERIALS MUST BE POSTMARKED NLT: Friday, June 30th
​
Send all Required Supporting Materials to:
Footprints Scholarship Fund
ATTN: 2022 Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 3495
Laurel, MD 20709
​
The Scholarship Committee will consider
the following criteria in making their selection:
Academic Achievement
Financial Need
Essay Question Response
​
{{SEE APPLICATION CHECKLIST BELOW FOR ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS}}
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
[ ] Completed ELECTRONIC Application
​
[ ] Proof of Parent’s Death
Submit only 1 (one) of the following documents:
[ ] Certified/Notarized Copy of Parent’s Death Certificate
[ ] Parent Death Notice
[ ] Parent Obituary
[ ] Official transcripts sealed and signed by a school official or registrar from each school attended.
Note: Submit an official transcript that includes grades 9-12. Transcript MUST cite the cumulative grade point average and MUST be signed by a school official and display the official schools seal. Applicants must provide an explanation of their school's grading system, if different from a 4.0 Scale.
[ ] Copy of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form
[ ] One Page Essay (maximum 500 words)
[ ] Copy of college/university acceptance letter(s) or letters confirming college (university) enrollment
​
[ ] OPTIONAL Letters of Recommendation (Maximum of two (2))
Contact Us
Have questions about the scholarship? Leave us a note.