Wal-Mart Foundation
702 Southwest 8th St.
Bentonville, AR 72716-9002
Ph: 800-530-9925
Fax: (501)273-6850
URL: http://www.walmartfoundation.org
Wal-Mart Higher Reach Scholarship
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Walton Family Foundation Scholarship
Wal-Mart Associate Scholarships
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: For graduating high school seniors who are employees or dependents of employees for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Based on financial need, academic progress, school and community involvement and leadership. A one-time, non-renewable award of $3000 for tuition, books fees, and on-campus room and board at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution.Qualif.: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, a graduating high school senior with at least a 2.5 cumulative g.p.a., a Wal-Mart associate or dependent of an associate, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Additional qualifications apply.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: varies. Maximum no. of awards: varies. Maximum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: varies. To Apply: Required: completed online application; transcript, test scores; federal income tax return mailed by deadline. Deadline: 1/31. Contact: Melodie Gunter, Project Manager, 800-530-9925.
Wal-Mart Higher Reach Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: For employees of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. who have been out of high school at least one year. Award is based on financial need and community involvement. Up to $2000 for 2-year institutions, up to $3000 for 4-year institutions, dependent on the number of credit hours enrolled, for tuition, books fees, and on-campus room and board at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution. Renewable up to 4 semesters.Qualif.: Applicant must be: employed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. at least 6 months; out of high school at least one year; a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident. Additional qualifications apply.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: varies. Maximum no. of awards: varies. Maximum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: varies. To Apply: Required: completed online application; federal income tax return mailed by deadline. Deadline: 1/31. Contact: Melodie Gunter, Project Manager, 800-530-9925.
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: For graduating high school seniors who are not employed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or dependents of Wal-Mart employees. Based on financial need, academic progress, school and community involvement and leadership. A one-time, non-renewable award of $3000 for tuition, books fees, and on-campus room and board at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution. Qualif.: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, a graduating high school senior with at least a 2.5 cumulative g.p.a., not a Wal-Mart associate or dependent of an associate, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Additional qualifications apply.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: varies by state. Maximum no. of awards: varies by state. Maximum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: varies by state. To Apply: Required: completed online application; transcript, test scores, federal income tax return mailed by deadline. Deadline: 1/31. Contact:Melodie Gunter, Project Manager, 800-530-9925.
Walton Family Foundation Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: For graduating high-school seniors who are dependents of Wal-Mart employees. Employee must be full time for at least one year. Based on academic progress, financial need, school and community involvement and leadership. A $13,000 renewable award for tuition, books fees, and on-campus room and board at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution. Qualif.: Applicant must be: dependent of a full-time, one-year employee of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., a graduating high school senior with at least 22 composite ACT or 1030 combined SAT (critical reading + math), a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident. Additional qualifications apply.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 175. Maximum no. of awards: 175. Maximum award amount: $13,000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 150. To Apply: Required: completed online application and counselor or teacher recommendation; transcript, test scores; federal income tax return mailed by deadline. Deadline: 1/31. Contact: Melodie Gunter, Project Manager, 800-530-9925.
