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Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full time (minimum 12 credits) at an accredited U.S. college with a minimum 3.0 GPA who have a documented cardiac disease or deformity may apply. U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents are eligible.
Awards range up to $6,000 per year based on donations and case severity. Scholarships may be renewed by reapplication.
Apply between July 1 and October 1. Fax one complete package to (305) 397-1917 with a physician letter, transcript, professor recommendation, and a 500 to 2,000-word personal statement. An interview may be requested.
The Students With A Heart Foundation Scholarship awards Up to $6,000.
The deadline is October 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Undergraduate; Graduate; GPA 3+; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
Students participating in standard AIFS Abroad study or intern abroad programs who demonstrate strong academic achievement and/or community service may apply for the Cultural Engagement Scholarship. The award does not apply to customized faculty-led programs or virtual internships. Recipients receive up to $5,000 toward program costs. Up to four awards are available across fall and spring semesters. Complete both the scholarship application and the AIFS program application. Submit materials by April 15 for fall-semester programs or October 1 for spring-semester programs.
No essay requiredStudents pursuing law enforcement degrees or skilled trades careers (such as electrician, welder, or carpenter) who are accepted for full-time enrollment at an accredited U.S. two-year university, law enforcement academy, or qualified trade program may apply. Awards of $1,000 support tuition and training costs. Law enforcement recipients also receive a ballistic helmet upon program completion; skilled trades recipients receive a hard hat. Submit a 500-word essay, letter of acceptance or transcript, and one recommendation. Hard Head Veterans offers this fund to support those serving in law enforcement and the skilled trades.
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