The Brett Adkins Scholarship Foundation (BASF) is dedicated to empowering motivated students through financial support for their educational journeys.Founded on the belief that all motivated students deserve the opportunity to pursue higher education. By alleviating financial burdens, BASF plays a crucial role in enhancing college accessibility for underserved youth and young adults. BASF grants are awarded directly to educational institutions to ensure funds are utilized for educational purposes. Every qualified student can apply for the grant annually, from admission through graduation. Grants may cover tuition, books, lab fees, and select living expenses related to education. Through our initiatives, BASF remains steadfast in its mission to foster educational success for deserving students.

Eligibility requirements. Applicants must:

  • A U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA).

  • Have received a high school diploma or the equivalent from a U.S. school by August 1st, 2023.

  • Plan to enroll in full-time study at the freshman year level at an accredited two or four-year not-for-profit, private, or public college or university or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2024–25 academic year.

  • Be drug free

  • Demonstrate leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)

  • Demonstrate financial need for assistance.

Award

Scholarship winners will receive notice of funding for *up to $5,000 and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Brett Adkins Scholarship Foundation (BASF).

Brett Adkins Scholarship Foundation

Next Grant Cycle is February,2025

Please Apply Before December 15th, 2024

Brett Adkins Scholarship Terms and Conditions

A.  All scholarship awards are made in accordance with current and applicable laws and pursuant to the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1986 and regulations as amended.

B.  Prior to payment of the scholarship award, the recipient must be accepted and enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited post-secondary program.

C. The installment of the scholarship award will be paid to your college after receipt of this form.

D.  Payments will be made to the Financial Aid Office of the educational institution, to be applied toward your educational expenses for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for study at a tax-exempt institution.

E.  The student must be enrolled as a full-time student.

F.  Remaining scholarship dollars are forfeited if appropriate GPA is not maintained or if full-time course load is not maintained.

G. The student must always be in good standing with their educational institution.

H. The scholarship is for the upcoming school year only and cannot be deferred.

I. The student’s photo, their essay, as well as information about the college attending, may be shared with Scholarship Advisory Committee as well as used for promotional purposes.

FAQ

  • Applications are currently being accepted.

  • All North Texas high school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2yr or 4yr) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools who meet the requirements below are eligible.

    Requirements:

    • US citizen or Permanent Resident

    • High School Senior

    • Minimum 3.0 GPA

  • You do not have to be currently enrolled in school to apply, but you must show evidence from an accredited institution that you will be enrolling, and that the scholarship support you seek will be applied there.

  • Yes, we take many factors into consideration when determining your candidacy for the scholarship. Leadership, community service, socio-economic factors, the quality of your essay and other strengths are all taken into account in the decision-making process.

    Our typical scholarship recipients demonstrate resiliency in the face of hardship, give back to their communities, are drug-free, and have GPAs of at least 3.0. Students with GPAs above this range are extremely encouraged to apply.

  • Here are some steps you can take:

    1. Start your application early and complete it on time. The earlier you start the application, the better chance you have to submit the application before the deadline. You also have more time to ask us questions in case any part of the process needs clarification.

    2. Tell us about yourself in 700 words or less and use specific details when sharing your extracurricular activities. Specific details can help us understand how great you are. The same can be said about your essay. We don’t expect the essay to run too long but make sure your essay helps us learn more about you and your perspectives.

    3. Review your application for grammar and spelling errors.

    4. The photo is optional. If you decide to provide a photo, please send us a headshot from the shoulders up similar to an ID card.

    If your question has not been answered above, please direct your inquiry to: applicant@brettadkinsfoundation.org

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