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Mercer Family Foundation

Mercer Family Foundation

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$7,500

Application Deadline:

31/03/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Mercer Family Foundation is a philanthropic organization founded by the Mercer family, which is known for their involvement in various political and conservative causes. The foundation is based in New York and was established in 2006 by Robert Mercer, a billionaire hedge fund manager, and his daughter, Rebekah Mercer. 

The foundation provides funding to various organizations and initiatives focused on advancing conservative and libertarian causes, as well as education, science, and medical research. Some of the organizations that have received funding from the Mercer Family Foundation include the Heritage Foundation, the Media Research Center, the Heartland Institute, and the Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change.

Eligibility Criteria For Mercer Family Foundation

The Mercer Family Foundation offers various scholarship programs to support education and research initiatives. The eligibility criteria for each program may vary, but some general requirements and considerations include:

  • Residency: Applicants should be legal residents or citizens of the United States or have DACA status.
  • Academic achievement: Applicants should have a strong academic record with a minimum GPA requirement, which may vary depending on the scholarship program.
  • Field of study: Some scholarships may be restricted to specific fields of study such as science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), education, or social sciences.
  • Financial need: Some scholarships may take into consideration the applicant’s financial need, but this may not be a requirement for all scholarship programs.
  • Leadership and community involvement: Some scholarships may give preference to applicants who have demonstrated leadership skills, community involvement, and volunteer experience
  • Letters of recommendation: Applicants may be required to provide letters of recommendation from teachers, professors, or community leaders to support their application.
  • Essays or personal statements: Some scholarship programs may require applicants to write an essay or personal statement about their academic goals, career aspirations, or personal experiences.

It is important to carefully review the eligibility criteria for each scholarship program offered by the Mercer Family Foundation to determine if you meet the requirements and are a good fit for the program.

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