Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship

The Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship was established to help students who have loved ones who have been convicted of criminal offenses. We believe that every student should have access to an education, regardless of their circumstances, and our goal is to help make college more accessible and affordable for those affected by incarceration in their family. Each semester, Pullan & Young aims to help these students achieve their educational goals and reach their full potential. This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one student per semester.
To be considered for the Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship, please review the following criteria:

>Applicants must have a parent or family member who has been incarcerated
>Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited college or university within the United States for the Fall 2024 semester
>Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
>Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application
If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please fill out the digital application. .Along with the application, each applicant must submit an essay of approximately 500 words answering the following prompt:

Describe the challenges you have faced as a student with a loved one who has been incarcerated and how you have worked or continue to work to overcome these issues. Furthermore, explain why this scholarship is important to you and how it will make a difference in your life.
Deadline: September 18, 2024
Application and more information available at: https://www.pullanyoung.com/scholarship