Eligibility Requirements

While our committee looks at applicants’ academic accomplishments, we’re equally interested in their personal journeys and how they’ve used grit to overcome difficulties.

To apply, you must be:

• A United States citizen

• A graduating senior from a public or private high school 

Who has:

• Maintained an overall average GPA of 3.0

• Demonstrated academic promise and continuous GPA improvement during high school

Applications must include:

• A 500-word essay describing your “grit story”

• Letters of recommendation from two of the following: 

  • An existing teacher

  • An academic counselor

  • A mentor 

  • A leader from your religious organization

• Proof you have been actively involved in volunteer/service work that benefits your local community or society at large

  • Signed copy of your volunteer service record (s)

• Proof you have been accepted as a full-time student at a four-year college or university, community college, or vocational school

  • Copy of your acceptance letter

• Proof of demonstrated financial hardship

  • In your essay, clearly articulate your financial situation

Scholarship Amount

$500

Important Dates

May 27th - Deadline to apply
June 18th - Recipient (s) notified

Number of Scholarships Per Year

Up to three scholarships maybe awarded

THE STORY

THE IMPACT

Applications are open.

Board of Directors

Just like Luv’s Brownies, the Andrea R. Lacy Scholarship Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion. That commitment is reflected in our Board of Directors, a talented group of people who bring unique life experiences and professional insights to the job of reviewing scholarship applications and selecting winners.

Lynley Yoshikawa Baker Boudreaux

Executive Director

Ryann Russ

Scholarship Committee - Midwest/East Outreach

Alejandra Mercado

Scholarship Committee - High School Outreach

Dr. Debra Law

Scholarship Committee - Community Outreach