Home Depot college scholarships for employees?

I'm a part-time employee at Home Depot and heard there might be scholarships available for college. Has anyone applied for these? How do you qualify, and what's the application process like?

You're correct, Home Depot does offer a scholarship program for its employees called the "Orange Scholars Scholarship Program." The scholarship offers $2,500 to both part-time and full-time associates, as well as their dependents, who are pursuing a degree or certificate at an accredited college or university.

To be eligible, Home Depot associates need to have at least one year of continuous employment with the company. The scholarship is available to employees in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The application process for the Orange Scholars Scholarship Program usually begins each year in January and typically lasts until the end of February, but the exact dates may change from one year to another. The application form is usually available online through The Home Depot's employee portal and you'll likely need to provide some basic information about your educational goals, financial need, and employment at Home Depot.

Once the application process closes, the scholarship committee examines all received applications and selects the winners based on a combination of factors such as academic achievement, leadership, and financial need.

Bear in mind, the number of scholarships is limited and, with so many eligible applicants, the competition will likely be stiff. So it's important to thoughtfully complete your application and pay keen attention to all details.

Best of luck!