Who is eligible to apply?

Please check the eligibility criteria on your program Homepage. 

Should I submit all my information before I request a recommendation?

No. You should request a recommendation as early as possible to ensure there is enough time for the recommendation to be submitted by the deadline.

What is the Program estimated timeline?

Please check the Program timeline on the FAQ section of your program homepage.

What are the selection criteria?

The selection criteria vary by Program. Generally, an Edcor independent selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the recipients considering:

• Academic achievement record
• Community Involvement/Impact (outside of school)  
• Honors and Awards  
• Participation and leadership in extra-curricular/co-curricular activities  
• Personal Goals Statement  (career and educational goals/objectives)
• Recommender Letter  
• Unusual Circumstances/Overcoming Challenge Statement 
• Work Experience

Decisions of the selection committees are final and are not subject to appeal. No application feedback will be given.

What are the details of the award?

Please check the details on your program Homepage. 

Is this scholarship renewable?

Please check the details on your program Homepage. 

Which school should I list on the application if I have not made a final decision? 

List the school that you are most likely to enroll in. 

How do I change my college choice?

This information can be updated on the application before you submit it. 

How do I know if my application is complete?

Once you complete all the tasks and Mark them as Complete, the task bar on the left hand side corner of your application portal will show check marks. Review your application, and submit. When you submit your application, you’ll see the Status of your application updated to Complete. 

I uploaded a document that no longer displays on my application. Do I need to submit it again?

Previously uploaded documents that are no longer displayed with a status on the home page have been rejected. The most common reasons for a rejected document are as follows:

• The document uploaded is not one of the accepted file types: .pdf, .tif, .png, .gif, .jpeg, 

.jpg, .bmp and .xps.

• The document uploaded was not the document requested.
• Not all pages of the document were contained in the file.
• We cannot open the file. The file may be corrupted, or password protected.

Refer to the upload section of your application for the details of the required documents and upload a new file that meets the criteria stated.

How do I upload more than one file at a time?

You may create a .zip file containing more than one file if everything included is in an acceptable format (i.e. .Pdf, .tif, .png, .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .bmp and .xps.)

How do I create a .zip file?

To use this format, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Create a new folder on your Desktop - name it the documenttype you will be uploading. For example, Test Scores, Transcript, or Financial Documentation.
2. Move all the pages you wish to upload into the newfolder.
3. Right click on the document from your Desktop, select “Send to,” followed by “Compressed (zipped) folder.”
4. Your new .zip file will be located on your Desktop ready to upload.

What is the difference between Official and Unofficial Transcripts?

Official transcripts must be obtained through your high school administration office, or your college registrar office. These transcripts are normally printed on official letterhead and/or state that they are official. These may contain a signature.

Note: Your official transcript may come to you in a sealed envelope, stating it will become unofficial if opened. When scanning or copying your official transcripts, a watermark may appear noting they are now unofficial. Despite any watermarks or sealed envelopes, you may open the envelope if needed to upload the document. These documents will still be considered official for our purposes. When scanning or copying, you do not need to include a copy of the sealed envelope.

Unofficial transcripts may be accessed through your school’s online student portal. These pages must still be converted to one of the acceptable file formats. There are free tools available that will allow you to save various documents (including web pages) as a PDF. Unofficial transcripts must contain your name and the school name and contact information.

What are the DO’s and DON’Ts of uploading documents to my application?

DO

• Upload in the correct file format.
• Only upload the requested documents.
• Black out any Social Security numbers on the documents you are uploading. 

This is not required but advised. 

• Return to your Home page to verify your documents have been accepted.

DON’T

• Upload a Microsoft Word™ document (.doc, .docx).
• Upload more than the requested documentation
• Use your high-school-provided email address
• Assume your documents are correct and accepted once you have uploaded them. 
• Upload a document stating you are mailing your documents.
• Assume the required document does not pertain to you. If the application states the document is required, your application will remain incomplete if you do not provide that document.
• Password-protect your uploaded documents. Password-protected documents will be rejected

Where and when should I send my supporting documents?

The required supporting documents must be uploaded to your online application by the application deadline. If you do not follow the upload instructions exactly, your application may not be considered. Documents that meet the criteria required for the scholarship application and are uploaded by the deadline will be processed and considered on time.

How and when will I receive notification?

• Notifications are sent to recipients and applicants not selected to receive an award via email.

• For recipients, an Acceptance link will be displayed on the home page following the notification.

• Add Edcor Scholarship noreply@mail.smapply.net to your email address book or “safe senders list” to ensure these important emails are not sent to your junk mail folder.

·Do not ‘opt out’ of any email sent from Edcor Scholarship noreply@mail.smapply.net. You may not receive vital information regarding your scholarship applications

What are my responsibilities if I am chosen as a recipient?

You must enroll as a full-time undergraduate student at a two- or four-year university in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded and continue the entire academic year without interruption unless approved by the scholarship sponsor.

How and when are checks issued?

Checks will be issued to each recipient’s mailing address and made payable to the institution on the profile page.

Please contact Edcor Scholarshipsupport@edcor.com should your check not arrive within 30 days of the issue date. 

Are scholarships taxable?

Tax laws vary by country. The scholarship recipient is responsible for taxes, if any, that may be assessed against his or her scholarship award. The program will be administered in full compliance with IRS Procedure 76-47.

Who is the Program Administrator?

To ensure complete impartiality in selection of recipients and to maintain a high level of professionalism, the program is administered by Edcor, a firm that specializes in managing sponsored scholarship programs.

My parent’s employment makes me eligible for this scholarship. Whose contact information should I include? 

Applicants must register using their personal email addresses. Do not use your parent’s work email addresses and do not use your high-school-provided email address. Your My Profile page should reflect the applicant’s (the person who is attending university) legal name and contact information. 

Parent’s information will be needed and is specifically asked for in a different section of the application.

Additional Information or Questions

For additional information regarding the scholarship program:

Email: scholarshipsupport@edcor.com or, 

Call: 1-855-950-6301

Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern.