Renewable Scholarship
Background:
This iUrban Teen scholarship is for the benefit of selected young people who have been accepted to, or who are currently enrolled in good standing in, an accredited two or four-year degree or technical/career program.
Portland Metro: Two (2) awards will be given to select youth in the amount of $2,000 per student.
Puget Sound: Two (2) awards will be given to select youth in the amount of $2,000 per student.
Veterinary Technicians and Assistants: Two $2,000 scholarships will be given to students pursuing Vet Tech and Assitant roles.
National - We will give one (1) $1,000 scholarship to a student living outside of Oregon and Washington.
Award amounts, timing, and other fund administration rules and policies may be modified in the future on the approval of the national board of iUrban Teen.
Applicant Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant is a resident of Oregon and Washington States. If applying for the national scholarship you just reside outside of the counties listed above.
- The applicant has been accepted to or is enrolled in good standing in, an accredited two or four-year degree or technical/career program.
- Preference is given to first-time applicants having graduated high school (or received GED) in the most recent school year. Applications will be considered from higher-level students, including repeat applicants or previous recipients, who are otherwise eligible.
- Preference is given to applicants who participated in a free or reduced lunch program during high school.
Uses and Disbursement of Awards:
Awards will be restricted to the funding of tuition and books.
Scholarship awards will be disbursed from iUrban Teen directly to the college, university, or school the recipient(s) have been accepted to on behalf of the recipient(s).
None of the awards will be issued directly to the recipient, and no portion of the award may be assigned to another by the recipient.
Application timing and process:
Applicants must complete an application, including supporting documents, by Friday, May 31, 2024
Applicants will be selected and notified by June 7, 2024. Applicants not selected will be notified at that time as well.
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted electronically to iUrban Teen via this digital form.
Questions and inquiries may be sent to info@iurbanteen.org.