How much funding does Educational Fund Scholarship provide?

Educational Fund Scholarship provides Up to $2,000 in funding.

Educational Fund Scholarship

SHARE THE DOUGH

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

Up to $2,000

Deadline

July 15, 2026

97 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Educational Fund Scholarship

Funder: Share the Dough (a 501(c)3 nonprofit, EIN: 81-1608170)

Geographic Scope: United States (serves Manna Development Group employees, spouses, and dependents)

Status: Active and ongoing

Overview

Share the Dough provides up to $2,000 in educational support for Manna Development employees, their spouses, and dependents pursuing accredited education.

Eligible Programs

Four-year colleges
Community colleges
Master's programs
Some trade schools
High school seniors (considered in Round 2: July 1-July 15)
University of Massachusetts Global programs (Bachelors, Masters, Extended Education professional programs, Certificates)

Eligible Educational Expenses

Tuition and fees
Books
Supplies
Required equipment
Any course-related expenses required of all students

Application Deadlines (Two Rounds per Year)

Round 1:

Deadline: January 1-January 15
Award recipients announced: February 7

Round 2:

Deadline: July 1-July 15

Award recipients announced: August 9

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be employed with Manna Development Group for at least 6 months
Must be an active employee (not on leave) at time of scholarship disbursement
Applicant can be:
Must be enrolled in an accredited institution
Minimum 3.0 GPA required
Can apply twice per calendar year (January-December)

Focus/Selection Criteria

Academic record
Leadership abilities
Community involvement
Application of the Golden Rule in applicant's life
Academic/career goals

Partnership

University of Massachusetts Global

Bachelors programs
Masters programs
Extended Education professional programs
Certificates

Contact: Gina Albertini-Bennett, bennett2@umassglobal.edu

Contact Information

Address: 2211 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 Phone: (760) 944-1070, option 6 Email: share@mannadevelopment.com

How to Apply

1. Complete Online Application: Visit the application portal (link provided on Educational Fund page) to submit application electronically
- If you do not have a Google account and cannot upload documents, send one email with all required attachments to share@mannadevelopment.com

2. Submit All Required Materials with Application

Required Application Materials

1. Completed Application Form
- Signed and dated
- Submitted online or via email

2. Official Transcript
- Most recent transcript showing 3.0 minimum GPA

3. One-Page Essay (No AI-generated content permitted)
- Why you deserve the scholarship
- Academic/career goals
- Leadership experience
- Community involvement
- How you apply the Golden Rule in your life

4. Minimum Two Letters of Recommendation
- Must be current and dated (written within past 3 months)
- Should support applicant's:
- Academic record
- General leadership abilities
- Community involvement
- Must be from academic or professional sources (NOT personal or family relations)
- May be submitted separately if sent directly from the writer

5. Proof of Educational Expenses
- Receipts for tuition and school fees
- Receipts for books
- Receipts for required equipment and supplies