“Get Your Degree for Free” Scholarship Application

“Scholarship Scouts” was founded in 2021 to help families reduce the amount of student debt that often goes along with the pursuit of higher education. As the founder of “Scholarship Scouts,” Danielle Daniels was fortunate to have graduated college with zero debt with financial assistance from several small and large scholarships and grants, and to pay it forward, she would like to help others on their education journey. Students, especially those of color are overburdened with an enormous amount of student debt and are playing catch up from the first day they step foot on their college campus. As a result, they start off in life strapped with significantly higher debt than students who have ample means where their families can write a check in full for their tuition.  Getting her degree with no debt inspired her to not only start a scholarship consulting company, but to fund 4 annual scholarship opportunities beginning the summer of 2022. Each scholarship category has specific guidelines, so review them carefully as eligible applicants can only apply for one.                

Eligibility

1. Scholarships are distributed to students who meet the eligibility requirements described in a particular category who verify enrollment in college that fall.

2. Applicant has shown determination for classroom academic achievement.

3. Applicant has shown a dedication to pursuing scholarships/grants to lessen the amount of debt incurred while pursuing higher education. Proof required.

4. Applicant has shown a consistent record of community service.

5. The student must live and attend a two/four-year college or university within the United States.

PLEASE NOTE: A completed application includes

• “Get Your Degree For Free” Scholarship Application

•  Official School Transcript with GPA

•  Essay: Topic determined by category to which you apply (see below)

•  Verification of 3 additional scholarships the applicant was awarded

•  2 Letters of Recommendation (one academic and one community service) on official letterhead.

Application Timeline, Deadline and Submission Details

“Scholarship Scouts” will begin accepting applications on April 1st. Each page submitted in the packet must include the student’s first and last name in the top right-hand corner. Complete application including the two letters of recommendation and an official transcript must be emailed or postmarked no later than June 20th. Applications postmarked after June 20th will not be considered. All emailed submissions must have all material included in one single email with the student’s name and scholarship category indicated in the subject line and emailed to scholarshipscouts@getyourdegreeforfree.org. Paper submissions are to include all material sent in one single #12 envelope and mailed to:                     “Get Your Degree for Free”, PO Box 671163, Flushing, NY 11367.