Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
2 awards, each worth $1,000
Scholarship coverage
- other
Description
Acker Warren hopes to help first-time college freshmen to find a fresh start, too. They understand that education is expensive, and they hope that the Acker Warren Fresh Start Scholarship helps students get one step closer to achieving their goals.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
Twice a year their Arlington, Texas firm provides two awards, each worth $1,000, to students who are starting their college careers.
Eligibility
- You participate in a youth mentorship program of some sort, including Big Brothers Big Sisters or similar organizations
- You are a freshman attending college this upcoming semester.
- You are currently or will be enrolled in an accredited college or university for Spring 2025.
- You are at least 17 years of age.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
American
Study experience required
High school
Age
Over 17
Application
Application deadline
05 May 2025
When you are ready to apply for the scholarship, please include the following information:
Contact information.
Professional headshot.
Proof of enrollment.
Proof of participation in youth mentorship program (PDF or .docx)
Essay of approximately 500-1,000 words.
Answering this prompt:
Why do you believe youth services and mentorship programs are vital to the community? Please provide examples from your own experience or observations.
How does starting fresh benefit you, and what may be some of the drawbacks?