How much funding does Ebell/Flint Scholarship Program provide?

Ebell/Flint Scholarship Program provides $3,000 - $5,000 per year in funding.

Ebell/Flint Scholarship Program

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Funding Amount

$3,000 - $5,000 per year

Deadline

May 15, 2026

37 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Ebell/Flint Scholarship Program

Overview: For the past 106 years, the Ebell/Flint Scholarship Fund has provided financial assistance to dedicated undergraduate students who live and attend school in Los Angeles County.

Award Details

Amount: $3,000 per year for two-year community college students; $5,000 per year for four-year university students
Duration: Scholarships continue for a maximum of three years while enrolled as an undergraduate and maintaining Ebell eligibility requirements
Total Impact: Over 4,800 scholars have been helped, totaling over $10 million in awards

Eligibility

Applicants: Male and female undergraduate students of any major
Institutions: Currently attending private or public non-profit colleges or universities in Los Angeles County
Academic Status: Must have completed first year of studies
Geographic Scope: Los Angeles County residents who attend school in Los Angeles County

Selection Criteria

Financial need
Academic achievement
Community service and leadership

Application

Fee: There is no fee to apply
Academic Year: Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open (opened April 2, 2026)

Contact Information

Ebell Scholarship Program 743 South Lucerne Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90005 Email: scholarship@ebellofla.org or ScholarshipApplication@ebellofla.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Components:

1. Online Application with Personal Statement
- Submit completed and signed online application
- Personal statement must address all three of the following:
- Your immediate and long-term goals as related to your field of study
- Your community service or extra-curricular involvement including your leadership roles
- Personal challenges you have faced and how you addressed them, OR a lived experience that has shaped the way you contribute to your community

2. Required Financial Documents
- Your FAFSA Submission Summary
- Your school's cost of attendance
- Financial Aid Award Letter from your school

3. Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation required
- Must be from: faculty member, professional or work manager, counselor, teacher, or religious leader
- Family members or peers' letters will NOT be considered
- Can be emailed or mailed to the scholarship office

4. Official Transcripts
- Official transcripts must be uploaded into the application portal

Important Notes:

Tip: Order official transcripts and request letters of recommendation early to meet the deadline

You may save and update your scholarship application as many times as you would like

Once you submit the application with your electronic signature, your application is final and cannot be changed

You will receive a confirmation notice when submitting your final application with a timestamp

Save the confirmation for your records

Selection Process:

All applicants will be notified if they qualify for an interview

Allow up to 6 weeks from the deadline date to receive a response

Support:

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