Sam Walton Foundation

Scholarship Name: Wal-Mart Scholarship Programs
Description: One of America’s largest corporations, Wal-Mart is also one of the largest corporate supporters of scholarships. In 2008, Wal-Mart provided nearly $8 million in scholarships – a figure it plans to top in ‘09. There are a variety of scholarships sponsored through the Sam Walton Foundation:

The Sam Walton Community Scholarship is a $3,000 one-time award to graduating high school seniors with demonstrated financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship is a one-time, $3,000 award for Wal-Mart associates and their dependents. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a demonstrated financial need.

The Wal-Mart Higher Reach Scholarship is a $3,000 scholarship for Wal-Mart associates who are going back to school after having been out of school for at least one year.

The Walton Family Foundation Scholarship is a four-year scholarship, worth $13,000, for dependents of Wal-Mart associates. Applicants must have a minimum test score of 22 on the ACT or 1030 on the SAT and demonstrated financial need.

Award: $3,000 – $13,000
Awards per Year: 4
Award is Open to: High school seniors
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: Information about all of the Wal-Mart Scholarships is available on the website.