• Sisters of Sobriety Educational Scholarship Application

    Apply for the SOS Educational Scholarship Program. Please complete all required sections and submit supporting documents as indicated.

  • You may save your progress at anytime by clicking "Save". A link will be sent to your email so you can return and complete your application without losing your work.

  • Applicant Information

    Please provide your personal and contact information.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Preferred method of contact*
  • Date of Birth (Applicants must be at least 18 years of age)*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Recovery and Sobriety

    Please share information about your recovery journey, sobriety stability, and current supports.
  • SOS Status*
  • Date admitted into SOS*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Date completed or left SOS (not required for current residents)
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • 6 Month Sobriety Confirmation? Have you maintained at least (6) consecutive months of sobriety from mood-altering substances at the time of this application?*
  • Sobriety Start Date (minimum 6 consecutive months required)*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Recovery Support Pathways (Select all that apply)*

  • Education and Career Goals

    Tell us about the educational path you hope to pursue and how it connects to your long-term recovery, stability, and future goals. (Essay below)
  • What is the highest level of education you have completed?*
  • Primary Educational Goal*
  • When do you anticipate beginning your education or training in 2027? (College terms vary by school)*

  • Employment and Income

    Please provide information about your current work status and sources of income.
  • Employment Status*

  • Current Public Assisstance

    Please indicate any state or public assistance you currently receive. This information helps us understand your current level of financial support.
  • Which of the following public assistance benefits do you currently receive?*

  • Financial Need and Scholarship Support

    Tell us what support would help make your education possible at this time.
  • Anticipated Financial Needs (select all that apply)*
  • Do you currently have an academic transcript or GED available?*

  • FASFA and Educational Grants

    Applicants are expected to complete the FASFA and explore available education related grants or tuition funding. An Academic Recovery Success Coach is available to assist with this process if needed.
  • FAFSA Acknowledgment: Have you completed the FAFSA for the current academic year?*
  • Which of the following education-related grants or tuition sources are you willing to explore? (Select all that apply.)*

  • Required Documents and Applicant Agreement

    List of tasks: Upload required documents and provide your verification and consent.

  • Letters of Recommendation & Good Standing Verification

    All applicants must submit the following documentation for review by the SOS Scholarship Committee. 

    Two (2) Non-Family letters of recommendation

    Letters must address the applicant's character, recovery stablity, readiness for academic or vocational success, and personal growth. 

    Each letter must include: 

    • Recommender's full name
    • Title and relationship to applicant
    • Organization (if applicable)
    • Phone number and/or email
    • Signature (electronic signatures acceptable)
    • Date

    Family members may not serve as recommenders. 

    Good Standing & Sobriety Verification

    Applicants must provide written verification confirming: 

    • A minimum of six (6) months of continued sobriety
    • Current recovery stability
    • Accountability and responsible conduct

    For SOS residents or alumni, verification must come from SOS leadership or an approved designee.

    Academic Transcript, GED, or Educational Records

    Applicants are requestred to provide a copy of their most recent academic transcript, GED certificate, high school diploma, or other applicable educational records. 

    Please upload your documentation, if available. If you do not currently have these records, they may be submitted later with assistance from the SOS Acedemic Recovery Success Coach.

    FASFA Documentation (2027-2028 Academic Year)

    Applicants are required to complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FASFA) for the 2027-2028 acedmic year. 

    Please upload your FASFA submission confirmatiopn,if available. If you have not yet completed the FASFA, documentation may be submitted later with assistance fros the SOS Academic Recovery Success Coach.

    Do not upload documents containing Social security numbers or other sensitive personal information. 

    Required Written Essays 1-4 (From above)

    1. Essay 1 of 4: Recovery Journey and Long-Term Recovery Reflection
    2. essay 2 of 4: Educational Goals and Committment to Success
    3. Essay 3 of 4: Financial Need and Scholarship Support
    4. Essay 4 of 4: Paying it forward-Creating a Legacy of Hope

     

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  • Applicant Certification and Consent

  • Applicant Certification Agreement
  • Date Signed*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

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