Sodexo Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: February 16th, 2010
Amount of Each Scholarship: $500- $5000
Eligibility Criteria:
•Must be of Hispanic background.
•Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico.
•Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year.
•Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student for the upcoming academic year.
•Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
•Must demonstrate financial need.
•Must be committed to alleviating hunger and poverty in the United States.
Required Documents:
•Official transcript- Postmarked by February 16th
•Proof of family income- Postmarked by February 16th
•Proof of citizenship status- Postmarked by February 16th
•Essay- Submitted online by February 16th
•Letter of Recommendation- Submitted online by February 16th
•Resume- Submitted online by February 16th
•Financial Aid verification (if chosen as semi-finalist only)- Submitted online by your financial aid counselor in June
The Sodexo Foundation is committed to being a driving and creative force that contributes to a hunger-free nation. In order to eliminate hunger that affects 38 million people in the U.S., we must fight its root causes. The Sodexo Foundation supports innovative programs to help children and families in the United States who are battling problems like poverty, unemployment, lack of education, and food insecurity.
For more information about other Sodexo Foundation programs go to: http://www.sodexofoundation.org/
