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Tzu Chi USA Scholarship

TZU-CHI-USA-Scholarship

Applicable For:

High School Seniors & College Students

Max Award Amount:

$1500

Application Deadline:

31/03/2023

Scholarship Provider

Country

United States
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About This Scholarship

The Tzu Chi USA Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the Tzu Chi Foundation USA, a non-profit organization that promotes Buddhist principles of compassion and philanthropy. The scholarship is designed to support college-bound high school seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need. The scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $4,000 and are intended to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. Scholarship recipients are also invited to participate in Tzu Chi’s internship program, which provides opportunities for professional development and community service.

Eligibility Criteria For Tzu Chi USA Scholarship

The Tzu Chi USA Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the Tzu Chi Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and promoting education, culture, and environmental protection. The scholarship is designed to support students who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and community service.

To be eligible for the Tzu Chi USA Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • The Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college, university, or vocational school in the United States.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.
  • Must have participated in community service or volunteer activities.
  • Must agree to volunteer for Tzu Chi USA for at least 10 hours per year.
  • Must submit two letters of recommendation.

In addition to meeting these eligibility criteria, applicants must submit an online application, official transcripts, and a personal essay describing their academic and career goals, community service and volunteer activities.

The scholarship award varies and can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. The application deadline typically falls in the spring, and interested students can find more information and application instructions on the Tzu Chi Foundation website.

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