Eligible students may enroll in either a four-year, accredited college or university, or a two-year, accredited vocational or technical school. Parents must be full-time Kraft employees who have worked for Kraft at least one year. The scholarship is renewable for three years after the initial award, as long as the student maintains their academic standing.
Applicants are selected based on SAT or ACT scores, grades, class rank, and recommendations from teachers. In addition, students must demonstrate leadership qualities by their participation in extracurricular school or community activities. Community service can include any activity that helps others to improve their lives.
Kraft is a large food manufacturing and processing company headquartered in Illinois. Their products include beverage, cheese, dairy foods, snack foods, and convenience foods, with popular brands such as Jell-O, Maxwell House, Oscar Meyer, and others. The company has more than 100,000 employees in 68 countries, making the scholarship a national award.
The deadline for this scholarship is usually in NOVEMBER of each year, and the award amount is usually $500 - $3,500.
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