The Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships recognize and reward students who have made a significant impact in the fight against hunger. The scholarship recipients each receive $5,000 for their education as well as a matching grant in their name for the hunger-related charity of their choice. The Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship is named for the Sodexo Foundations founder and former president, who was an unstoppable champion in the fight to end hunger. Thanks to Steves efforts, which made these scholarships possible, an emerging generation of leaders will be cultivated in the fight against hunger. Scholarship Criteria: Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships are open to students ages 5-25 (Kindergarten through graduate school) enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States. Applicants must meet the age requirement by October 5, 2013. Applicants must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least within the last 12 months. Added consideration is given to students working to fight childhood hunger. Volunteer services must be helping non-family members. Applicants must obtain a Community Service Recommendation as part of the application process. All applicants and recommenders must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. For more information, please visit the Sodexo Foundation website. This is an outside scholarship opportunity with a December 5, 2013 deadline.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 20:37:49 +0000