Chicago Education Fund
Embrace Relief is establishing a scholarship fund for college students, specifically targeting children of refugee families or refugees themselves, to help alleviate the rising costs of higher education in the United States.
The useful part before the long read.
Embrace Relief is launching a scholarship fund to support undergraduate students facing high tuition costs.
Eligible applicants must be children of refugee families or refugees themselves with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Applications require a 750-1,000 word essay detailing college plans, future community contributions, and the meaning of volunteering.
The fund aims to assist students who often rely on loans that only cover tuition, leaving other expenses unmet.
Supporting Higher Education
Embrace Relief will be establishing a scholarship fund for college students. As many of you know, Embrace Relief is dedicated to assisting our local communities in need and helping those who are financially struggling
The cost of higher education in the United States is incredibly high and it only continues to rise, making it even more difficult for a growing number of people. According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2013–2014 school year was $30,094 at private colleges, $8,893 for state residents at public colleges, and $22,203 for out-of-state residents attending public universities. For the majority of students, the only way to attend college is through securing student loans which often times only cover the cost of tuition.
Criteria for Applicants
Embrace Relief is raising money for Education Fund to give scholarships to a number of hardworking students for their undergraduate studies. In order to be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- 1A Child of a refugee family or he/she is self a refugee.
- 2Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
To apply, an applicant must write a 750-1,000 word essay about what he/she plans to do in college, how he/she plans on giving back in his/her life, and what volunteering means to him/her. We are accepting applications anytime. Please submit essays along with your full name, University, and cumulative GPA.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]