Polis Family Scholarship
College bound seniors living in Clark County, Nevada, current Nevada college students, and other adults who experience at least 30% hearing loss in both ears may apply for this scholarship. Student must have a 2.0 or higher GPA and have earned (or will earn) a high school diploma or an equivalency diploma. Twenty scholarships in the amount of $800 each will be awarded.
Recipient may be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and can re-apply for this scholarship each year to be awarded up to four separate times.
Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required during the summer before a check is mailed to the college. Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition, fees and other appropriate educational expenses. These funds will be disbursed in equal payments over two semesters.
- Award
- $800.00
- Deadline
- 02/05/2024
- Supplemental Questions
- Do you experience at least 30% hearing loss in both ears?
- What career position would you like to pursue?
- Please write a detailed synopsis of your personal goals and financial needs in hoping to obtain a scholarship.
- Essay (500-1,000 words) - Please write about how your volunteer and leadership experiences have supported your educational goals.
- Please upload the results of your audiogram. This audiogram will serve as proof of your hearing loss and eligibility for this scholarship.
- Please upload your most current transcript (unofficial).
- If you've previously graduated from high school, please upload a copy or photo of your high school diploma or an equivalent diploma (GED, etc.). If you are currently in high school, you may skip this question but will be asked to submit this information at a later date, if awarded.
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