MKFM Resilient Student Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick and Mirabella
Overview
The MKFM Resilient Student Scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate students who have experienced parental divorce or were raised by unmarried parents. The award is intended to reduce financial stress and help recipients continue their college education. It is specifically offered for students enrolled for the Spring 2027 semester at accredited institutions in the United States. Applicants must meet the stated eligibility requirements and submit the required materials to be considered.
Description: A scholarship to assist students affected by parental divorce or unmarried-parent households in pursuing undergraduate studies.
Award Value: One-time award of $1,500.
- Supports students impacted by parental divorce or unmarried-parent households
- One-time $1,500 award
- Applies to Spring 2027 undergraduate enrollment
- Administered to reduce financial obstacles and encourage persistence
Eligibility
Eligibility focuses on family status, enrollment, residency, and age. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university for the Spring 2027 semester. Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are at least 17 years old. The scholarship specifically targets students whose parents are divorced or unmarried.
Eligibility: Parents divorced or unmarried; enrolled in an undergraduate program for Spring 2027 at an accredited U.S. institution; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; age 17 or older.
- Parents are divorced or unmarried
- Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program for Spring 2027
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Minimum age: 17 years
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit documentation that verifies enrollment, provide contact information, and complete a creative response component. Acceptable proof of enrollment can include an acceptance letter, letter of enrollment, class schedule, or similar documentation. The creative component may be either a 500-word written essay or a two-minute video essay. Submissions should directly address the prompt and follow the stated format and length requirements.
Required materials: Proof of enrollment for Spring 2027, contact information, and either a 500-word essay or a two-minute video essay.
Please share a personal story or experience that highlights your resilience and determination in the face of family challenges. How has growing up in a divorced or unmarried-parent household shaped your character and aspirations for the future?
- Proof of enrollment (acceptance letter, enrollment letter, class schedule, etc.)
- Contact information
- Either a 500-word written essay or a two-minute video essay
- Essay/video should address resilience and the impact of family circumstances
Selection and Timeline
Applications are reviewed after the submission deadline, and the selection process typically takes about four weeks. Reviewers evaluate submissions for eligibility, completeness, and the quality of the creative response. Essays and video essays are assessed for focus, authenticity, organization, and how well they address the prompt. The selection favors applicants who clearly meet the requirements and present a compelling, well-structured personal narrative.
Application Timeline: Review begins after the submission deadline and normally takes approximately four weeks to complete.
Selection Criteria: Eligibility and completeness of application materials; clarity and quality of the written or video essay; authenticity and organization of the creative response.
- Review period is approximately four weeks after the deadline
- Complete and eligible applications are prioritized
- Creative responses judged on clarity, focus, authenticity, and organization