How to Apply For a Grant
For Post-Secondary Academic Tuition Assistance
Scholarship awards are for a maximum of $3,000 per term for tuition and tuition-related expenses.
Who is eligible?
Any member of the Plantation Association staff and their legal dependent child or spouse is eligible. First-time applicants must have been employed by The Plantation for at least 90 days, have at least 175 hours, and be considered an employee in good standing by the application deadline. Continuing scholars must have worked at least 350 hours in the past 12-month period prior to the application deadline and be considered an employee in good standing. Applicants normally will have been accepted without probation or condition by an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or vocational/trade school program that culminates in earning a degree and/or certificate.
How do I apply?
Download the application form below and follow the instructions to submit online. All forms are also available on the Employee App and can be submitted from there.
When do I apply?
Applications are due by:
Summer 2024 Term - April 17, 2024
Fall 2024 Term - July 17, 2024
Spring 2025 Term - November 20, 2024
We appreciate early submissions.
How can I be sure my application was received?
When you come to the end of the online applications, YOU MUST HIT THE SUBMIT BUTTON BELOW. After you have done this, a screen will appear that says, "We have received your application". If you do not see that message, you did not complete the application and it must be resubmitted.
Apply Here
Scholarship Application for Continuation of Grant
Applicants must complete the form above, and email the following documents to [email protected] to be eligible.
- Most current transcript available
- When available, a copy of your tuition bill with courses you will be taking and your student identification number.
- Plantation Employee's Manager Recommendation form
Scholarship Application for First Time Award
Applicants must complete the form above, and email the following documents to [email protected] to be eligible.
- Two personal recommendations from someone else who knows you well. Copies of recommendation letters submitted elsewhere (for college applications, other awards) are acceptable.
- Plantation Employees - Manager Recommendation form
- Most current transcript available
- When available a copy of your tuition bill with courses you will be taking and your student identification number.
Manager Recommendation Form
All applicants, whether an employee or the dependent of an employee, should have the relevant manager submit this form. The manager can access the form above or it is also available from the Employee App and can be submitted from there.
Who can I talk to if I have questions?
Any of the Board members listed below would be happy to help you or contact The Plantation Foundation at [email protected].
Board Of Directors
- Bob Cole, President
- Karen Hunt, Secretary
- Carl Kraus, Tresurer
- Genevieve Carney
- Regan Cartwright
- Ron Fish
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- Edith Howle
- Janie McIlvaine
- Jill Mikes
- Fred Pensotti
- Susan Rodgers
- Kelly Valentine
- Kat Lichter, Ex Officio
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