Every year, the Illuminators Education Foundation awards a series of college scholarships.
These scholarships are granted to further the education of members and their families of Illuminators, Western Association of Food Chains and the California Grocers Association. 2018 recipients have already been announced, but we’re already ramping up for the upcoming school year. Here’s everything you need to know in order to apply:
Who is eligible for the scholarship?
- High School seniors, college students with one or more years of undergraduate work remaining, or an adult returning to college to further their career within the food industry are eligible.
- Students who work in a food-related industry, or are a direct relative of anyone who is associated with a current membership of the Illuminators Education Foundation, California Grocers Association or Western Association of Food Chains.
- Students must be attending an institution that is accredited and is a two or four-year college/university in the United States.
What is the scholarship election process?
- High School seniors and College students with one or more undergraduate work remaining: Analysis of high school/college grade point average, SAT/II or ACT scores, school and community activities, moral character, and the essay on the Free Enterprise System.
- Adults returning to college to further their career within the food industry: Community activities, moral character, and the essay.
- Community College: SAT/II or ACT scores, school and community activities, moral character, community activities, moral character, no essay is necessary.
- All applications criteria is evaluated by ISTS, an independent firm.
Where do I apply?
- Go to: https://aim.applyists.net
- PROGRAM KEY: ILLUMINATORS
- Create an account or log in to your existing account. Once you log in you will be taken to the first page of the application. Should you need additional assistance please call International Scholarship and Tuition Services ( ISTS) directly at 615-777-3750.
- Applications are accepted as of 9/3/2018.
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