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Alliant Educational Foundation General Scholarships (Multiple Donor-Restricted Funds)

ALLIANT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Funding Amount

$500 - $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Alliant Educational Foundation General Scholarships

Geographic Scope: California and Arizona campuses of Alliant University

Award Amount: Individual awards range from $500 to $5,000, with some exceptions

Total Annual Funding: Over $800,000 approved annually for 2021-2022 academic year, including over $350,000 supporting 75 underserved students from diverse backgrounds

Focus Areas:

  • Merit-based scholarships

  • Financial need

  • Area of study

  • Diversity and inclusion

  • Research impacting underserved populations

  • Support for students of color
  • Eligibility:

  • Alliant University students across all six California campuses

  • Graduate students pursuing advanced professional practice degrees in education, psychology, law, business and other fields

  • First-generation college students

  • Underserved and disadvantaged students

  • Students with demonstrated financial need
  • Selection Criteria: Merit, financial need, area of study, essays, and faculty/staff review committees

    About the Foundation: Alliant Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2015 dedicated to supporting post-secondary students from diverse backgrounds as they prepare for careers of service and leadership that improve lives in underserved communities.

    Contact: Info@AlliantEd.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Students review and apply directly for multiple donor-restricted funds
    • Application period typically runs March-April (example: March 16 - April 30, 2018)
    • Online application portal available
    • Applications reviewed in May with awards announced in June for upcoming fall and spring semesters
    • Various scholarship funds available depending on donor wishes and specific campus/school eligibility

      Required Materials

    • Essays demonstrating merit and need
    • Financial information
    • Academic record
    • Area of study documentation

    Contact for questions: Info@AlliantEd.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationdiversityminorities

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