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BetterLife National Scholarship Program
BetterLife is a member-owned life insurance company that offers reliable protection, friendly service, and knowledgeable guidance, all with you and your loved ones in mind. We love what we do, and we are passionate about making a difference in our communities.
Grade Level/Age
High School Senior
Deadline
Organization
BetterLife
Contact
Award information
$5,000
Eligibility Requirements
- Applications for the 2025/2026 school year will be accepted from January 1 – March 31, 2025.
- BetterLife member group involvement required.
- Members are eligible to win the one (1) $10,000 Annual Scholarship once.
- Members are eligible to win the $5,000 and $1,000 scholarships a maximum of two times. Members must apply each year. Previous winners are eligible.
- Applicant must be accepted or attending as a full-time student, each semester at a College/University or Vocational/Technical Institution for the entire 2025/2026 school year. A copy of the verification must be included.
- Recipients of other BetterLife scholarships: branch/lodge, district, or state, are eligible for the National Scholarship.
- Checks will be mailed directly to the school to apply funds towards tuition, books, and incidentals.
- Video and essay giving a compelling personal statement highlighting four components. Each component will be scored based on how effectively you communicate and support why you should be chosen for a scholarship. Please see the four components below:
- Passion for your field of study
- Future career goals
- BetterLife Engagement and future intent to give back to your BetterLife Community and seek future BetterLife Leadership opportunities
- Financial need (a quick rundown of your family’s ability to help financially support your education – any extenuating circumstances that could be affecting your family’s finances such as medical issues or job loss)