How to Apply for
the Academy for Lifetime Learning Scholarships
All applications must be submitted online.
Three $1500 scholarships will be awarded, one of which (The Betty Ross Nursing Scholarship) will be reserved for a student entering a two- or four-year nursing program. The other two will be available to students beginning a program in any discipline at a community college or a two- or four-year college or university in the fall.
The following supporting information is required to complete the application. We strongly suggest that you have all of this information readily available before you begin filling in the application.
- An official school transcript with grade point average
- Proof of acceptance from a community college or a two- or four-year college or university
- Two character references with contact information (Directions for what to do if you do not have a physical copy of one or both reference letters is given on the application form in the Character Reference section.)
- A personal essay of 450-600 typed words on the subject of “What Motivates Me to Pursue My Chosen Field of Study”
- A second essay of 700-800 typed words on ONE of the following subjects:
- A community service project you participated in as part of your graduation requirements
- A major issue that you are facing or have had to face in your life