Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 15
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The Tzu Chi Foundation offers scholarships to students who embody humanitarian effort, community service, and academic excellence, reflecting Buddhist principles. Financial need is a consideration.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student
- Demonstrate financial need
- Commitment to community service and Tzu Chi values
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Official transcript
- Letters of recommendation
- Financial aid forms
Timeline
Applications open in December. Deadline March 15. Notifications in May.
Tips
Emphasize your volunteer experience and demonstrate how your actions align with Tzu Chi's mission of compassion. Your essay should connect your values to your academic and life goals.