Russ Griffith Memberial Scholarship
Formerly Returning Student Scholarship
Eligibility
For outstanding students currently attending an eligible Datatel client institution who have returned to school after an absence of five years or longer.
The Russ Griffith Memorial scholarship is open to full- and part-time students (taking at least six credit hours), as well as undergraduate and graduate students.
Personal Statement Essay
The Russ Griffith Memorial Scholarship personal statement essay should discuss the impact of being a returning student, the challenges of combining life interests, such as work and family, along with school, and the importance of receiving this scholarship to help achieve a dream. The essay must not exceed 1,000 words.
Award Amount
The Foundation will award fifty $2,000 scholarships to outstanding Russ Griffith Memorial scholars.
Winners Profile
For the 2008-2009 academic year competition, 21% of the students who were nominated by their institution won a Russ Griffith Memorial Scholarship. The Foundation awarded 50 scholarships, totaling $100,000.