Does anyone have experience with the Cape Cod Foundation scholarships? I'm a college student looking for additional funding and want to know if they're worth applying to and what the requirements are.
The Cape Cod Foundation offers a variety of scholarships every year, which are designed to help local Cape Cod students pursue their education goals. These scholarships are well worth considering if you meet the eligibility criteria.
The key eligibility criteria to receive a scholarship from the Cape Cod Foundation typically include: being a permanent resident of Barnstable County, being enrolled in or planning to attend college as either a full or part-time student, meeting specific GPA or major requirements, or being active within your community. The specific requirements may vary depending on the scholarship. Some scholarships are need-based while others are merit-based.
The scholarships can range from just a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, and many are renewable, meaning that if you maintain certain requirements (like achieving a specific GPA in college), you can continue receiving the scholarship for several years.
The application opens in January every year and usually closes in April. The application requires an essay and potentially letters of recommendation, depending on the specific scholarship. Students typically hear back by the end of May.
Good luck with your funding search, it's always a smart move to diversify your funding sources and scholarships are a key part of that.
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