Ava’s Grace Scholarship in the United States

Applications for the Ava’s Grace Scholarship are now being accepted. The scholarship is exclusively open to the citizens of Missouri, Kansas, or Illinois. He or she must have a parent who is or has been incarcerated in a U.S. state or federal penitentiary. Up to $5,000 will be given to the winning students. The application deadline is 15 April 2016.

Scholarship Description
Are you looking for additional sources of financial aid? Ava’s Grace Scholarship Foundation is providing hope to young people who have dreams of higher education and a different life through Ava’s Grace Scholarship. The interesting scholarship is available to those who are seeking a first Technical, first Associate’s or first Bachelor’s degree. AGSF will provide students with a mentor to help guide them in their journey.

Award Value
The scholarship awards vary from $3,000 to $5,000.

Level and Area of Studies
College or university level in all subjects.

Place of Study
In the United States of America.

Eligibility and Criteria

  • Applicant must have a parent who is or has been incarcerated in a U.S. state or federal penitentiary.
  • Applicant must be a permanent resident of Missouri, Kansas, or Illinois for at least two years prior to the date of the application.
  • Applicant must be a citizen of the United States or in possession of an Alien Registration Card.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.
  • Must have achieved a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
  • Must plan to enroll in or be currently enrolled in a degree program at a nonprofit higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting body (North Central or its equivalent in the region).
  • Must be a responsible borrower, without history of educational loan default or bankruptcy. In some instances, a statement of exceptional circumstances will be considered.
  • Must be seeking a first Technical, first Associate’s or first Bachelor’s degree.
  • All fields of study are eligible for funding.

Applicants’ Nationality
The U.S. citizens are welcome to apply.

Application Instruction
Please download and complete the application form at the link below.

Submission Deadline
15 April 2016.

Contact Details
Questions about the Scholarship program or application instructions should be directed to 314.485.2937 or info-at-avasgrace.org

Website and Application Link