National Scholarship Program of the American Board of Funeral Service
American Board of Funeral Service Education
Award: $1500 – $2500
Deadline: March 1; September 1.
To provide financial awards to students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary science programs to assist them in obtaining their professional education. Qualifications: Applicants must be student must- have completed at least one semester (or quarter) of study in a program in funeral service or mortuary science education accredited by the American board of funeral service education; students in coordinated programs are only eligible for an award during the period of attendance at the American board accredited institution; have at least one term or semester remaining in his/her program which will commence after the award date (April or September) in order to be considered for a full award. students with less than a full term of study remaining will be considered for partial awards; must be a citizen of the united states, U.S. permanent resident, international student (f1-visa holder) or a student in the deferred action on childhood arrivals (daca) program. Selection criteria: Selection of scholarship recipients is competitive; swards are made by the Scholarship Committee of ABFSE. How to apply: Application must be complete this form online and; mail the additional requirements to the address listed below; required attachments: email confirmation; personal essay; letters of reference; proof of enrollment; two (2) letters of recommendation; college transcripts; print out a copy of the confirmation. Focus: Funeral services; Mortuary science.