Foundation Scholarship - Walmart Associate Scholarship Programs, USA

Description
The Walmart Associate Scholarship is a college scholarship that is available to associates in any division of Walmart and Sam’s Club. Associates must be based in the U.S. and should demonstrate financial need and involvement in their community.

The Walmart Associate Scholarship is available for associates seeking certificates, associates, bachelors, and graduate degrees through accredited institutions of higher education and for associates participating in the Lifelong Learning Program through American Public University. The Foundation accepts applications and awards Walmart Associate Scholarships four times a year, as shown in the chart below.

Eligibility

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.
• Must be employed part-time or full-time with any division of Walmart for at least six consecutive months prior to the appropriate application due date (see chart below).
• Must have graduated high school/home school or obtained a GED before applying or be a graduating high school senior.
• If applying as a graduating high school senior, must wait to apply until you are within 6 months of starting your college courses.
• Must have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need with required documents. (Note: Students with other funds that pay entirely for tuition, books, fees, and on-campus room and board are ineligible.)

Application Procedure
The scholarship should be applied online. Please visit the official site to find further information about the scholarship application process.

Submission Deadline
September 1, 2012

Website Link
http://www.walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8736.aspx