Scholarship
StraightForward Foundation is devoted to helping individuals achieve a better life
through higher education. We believe that scholarships are an investment in the future.
Our mission is to empower individuals affected by scoliosis with financial support
through a yearly need-based scholarship to be used for higher education.
To further this vision, StraightForward Foundation is pleased to announce “Pay it
Forward with StraightForward”, a need-based annual scholarship awarded to college
students affected by scoliosis studying the arts or healthcare.
Scholarship Eligibility:
“Arts Scholarship”
- Students must be enrolled in or entering a 2-year or 4-year college or trade
school arts program - Candidates must submit an application, which includes a brief paragraph
outlining the students’ experience with scoliosis. - To document financial need, applicants must submit a completed FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid) form along with their application. - Students must be majoring or planning to major in an art related field.
“Healthcare Scholarship”
- Students must be enrolled in or entering a healthcare related graduate program.
- Candidates must submit an application, which includes a brief paragraph
outlining the students’ experience with scoliosis. - To document financial need, applicants must submit a completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form along with their application.
- Students must be pursuing a masters or doctorate healthcare program.
How to Apply:
- Download and complete the appropriate scholarship application:
Pay it Forward Arts Scholarship Application
Pay it Forward Healthcare Scholarship Application - Download and complete FAFSA
- Email completed scholarship application and FAFSA to: SFFscholarships@gmail.
com
Applications will be reviewed by the StraightForward Foundation board of directors. Scholarships will be awarded September . The value of the scholarships will vary.
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