Scholarship Applications for Spring 2025 

SpringRise Foundation grants scholarships to eligible higher education students of Turkish descent who face socio-economic disadvantages. The specific criteria may vary from year to year, depending on fund availability, the scholarship's objectives, and other relevant factors. We consistently strive to clearly communicate the eligibility criteria and ensure that the application process is accessible to all qualified candidates.

The scholarships are determined by the Board of Directors, and the specific scholarship amount awarded to each student varies based on the socioeconomic challenges faced by the applicant, the applicant’s financial needs, academic performance, good character references, community engagement, and the institution’s tuition costs. Despite the challenges they face, applicants must have demonstrated determination and resilience in their academic journey, as evidenced by their satisfactory academic performance.

Grant recipients are expected to make continuous progress toward completing their degree within a reasonable timeframe. Failure to make sufficient progress may result in the loss of grant eligibility.

To encourage academic success and responsible use of scholarship funds, students who receive a failing grade in any course will not be eligible for tuition scholarships to retake the same course in subsequent semesters. Students are advised to commit to their studies to maintain funding eligibility.

Please be aware that the scholarship awards are disbursed directly to educational institutions as tuition payments rather than to individual applicants. 

 Eligibility 

The applicant must:

• Be a student of Turkish descent in higher education experiencing socio-economic challenges.

• Be present in the U.S. during their educational period.

• Be currently enrolled or have received acceptance for enrollment in an accredited U.S. higher education institution.

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Exceptions may only be considered under extremely limited circumstances where a lower GPA exists; however, the student must provide an explanation in their personal statement.

• Have satisfactory grades (S) if studying in an ESL school during the first semester. 

  
  

Required Documents

Please submit all the documents in PDF format.

• A resume.

• A personal statement detailing the applicant's accomplishments, financial needs, and socio-economic challenges. Applicants' personal statements must be at least 300 words

• An enrollment verification document.

• A transcript from the most recent semester.

• A copy of the tuition and fees costs for the academic semester the applicant intends to attend.

• Contact information for two references. The references must be individuals who can speak to the applicant's character, academic accomplishments, and potential.

  
  

Instructions 

• Application window: The scholarship application period is from November 20 to December 23, 2024.

• Personal statement: The socioeconomic challenges, as described in applicants’ personal statements, may encompass a range of situations, including but not limited to family hardships, single parenting, societal unrest, unstable living conditions, or other external circumstances beyond the applicant’s control. Applicants' personal statements must be at least 300 words and will be assessed based on their aspirations, goals, and how the scholarship will influence their future. We highly value students who actively contribute to their communities and are dedicated to creating a positive impact. Applicants with a history of community service, volunteer work, or leadership roles in school or community organizations will be favorably considered.

• Tuition amount: How much are you going to pay for this semester? Please indicate the tuition amount you need to pay after subtracting any scholarships you have been awarded from your school or other sources. Please do not include health insurance and other non-tuition costs. 

Tuition document: Please upload the document showing the amount in the above section. The document can be a screenshot or document from your financial account that indicates the final amount you are responsible for.