Eligible students may apply by completing an essay that answers two personal and thought-provoking questions. Two students are selected each year to receive scholarships. Essays are judged on persuasiveness, compelling presentation, and quality of writing.
The purpose of the scholarship is to help relieve the financial burden of college costs for deserving students. Students who apply must demonstrate high financial need.
The scholarship is provided by SR Financial Education Group, an organization that provides online information that helps students find a college that best fits their needs, both academically and financially. They are located in Kirkland, Washington. Since 2010, the organization has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to students.
The deadline for this scholarship is usually in JULY of each year, and the award amount is usually $2,500.
For more details, visit www.sreducationgroup.org/scholarships/community-college-scholarship
