Applications Are Being Accepted Now

Bailey’s Heart and Soul Foundation will be opening on January 11, 2025! Application closes on April 11th, 2025. Recipients will be notified on or around May 12, 2025.
This year’s awards will align with our mission and our commitment to community impact. We are pleased to offer the following scholarship opportunities:

Merit-Based Scholarships (1 recipient)

• Award Amount: Between $2,500 and $5,000 distributed over four years.
• Focus: This scholarship reward high-achieving student who demonstrate academic excellence along with outstanding community service and leadership in areas related to the foundation’s values.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Applicants must demonstrate excellence in academics, extracurricular involvement, and a commitment to community service, particularly in heart health or other areas connected to the foundation’s mission.
  • Applicants must submit a 500-word essay showcasing their community service impact in heart health or explaining their connection to the foundation’s mission. Proof of academic transcript is required. GPA 3.75 or greater. Attending a 4-year college.
    
    

Need-Based Scholarships (2 recipient)

• Award Amount: Ranging from $1,500 to $4,000 distributed over four years.
• Focus: This scholarship is designed to help student(s) who might otherwise be unable to afford higher education by offsetting tuition costs, books, and living expenses.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Applicants are required to provide financial need documentation (such as FAFSA results or income verification).
  • Additionally, applicants must submit a 500-word essay explaining how receiving the scholarship will support their educational goals. Proof of academic transcript is required. GPA 3.0. Attending a 4-year college. 
    
    

Career-Specific or Field-Focused Scholarships (1 recipient)

• Award Amount: Between $2,000 and $4,000 distributed over four years.
• Focus: This scholarship is tailored to student(s) entering specific fields (for example, nursing, allied health, mental health, social work, or community health) where the foundation’s mission is particularly relevant.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Applicants must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited program in their chosen field.
  • They must also demonstrate a passion for making a community impact and submit a 500-word essay outlining their career goals.

• Applicants should provide a 500-word essay or personal statement detailing their community projects, leadership roles, and future for community engagement. Proof of academic transcript is required. GPA 3.5 or greater.

• Attending a 4-year college
  
  

Community College or Trade School Scholarship (1 recipient)

• Award Amount: Range from $500 to $1,500 (One-time award).
• Focus: This one-time award is designed for students seeking to offset costs related to enrollment in a community college or trade school program.
• Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must submit a 500-word essay explaining how this award will help jump-start their career goals. Proof of academic transcript is required. GPA 2.75 or greater.

• Attending a community college or Trade school
  
  

These scholarship opportunities have been crafted to support a diverse range of students who embody the spirit of Bailey’s Heart and Soul Foundation. We encourage all eligible applicants to apply and share their unique stories of passion, achievement, and community impact.
All requirements should be emailed to [email protected]

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