Many corporations offer college scholarships as a way of guaranteeing highly trained potential employees in a particular field. Scholarships are a way for big business to give money that would otherwise go to taxes to chosen applicants they consider worthy. Scholarships also give a business a positive public face in the community. This list is by no means comprehensive, but should get you inspired.
Remember that scholarships can be combined, so why not apply for all of them? The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards millions of dollars annually to high school and college students. These scholarships can go up to $20,000 spread out over four years, and are not needs-based. Applicants are considered in terms of leadership ability, involvement in the community, academic success, and employment. The Foundation also administers $1,000 scholarships for students at two-year colleges.
Wal-Mart demonstrates founder Sam Walton’s commitment to community with over $45 million in aid annually through a variety of scholarships. High school seniors without ties to Wal-Mart can apply for the $1,000 Sam Walton Community Scholarships if they are citizens or legal residents with a GPA of 2.5 or above and demonstrate financial need.
Wal-Mart associates who have been with the company for a year can apply for a $2,000 Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship. An SAT score of at least 800 or ACT score of 18 is a prerequisite; recipients must demonstrate financial need. Higher Reach Scholarships of $2,000 are also offered to exceptional older associates who demonstrate financial need.
Are you on target with college funding? If not, it’s time to aim for the bull’s eye! Every year, Target Corporation administers 600 scholarships of $1,000 each, as well as a single $25,000 scholarship. These funds are based upon leadership ability and volunteerism. A 2.0 GPA is all that’s required, and these scholarships are limited to students ages 24 and under.
Students interested in a healthcare career should take a look at applying for a Tylenol Scholarship. The company offers 10 scholarships of $10,000 each, as well as 150 scholarships of $1,000 each. Leadership ability and academic achievement will earn you one of these headache-relief scholarships, and financial need is not a consideration.