BEST Scholarship Fund
Bringing education & success together - Scholarship fund for TRiO staff & students
What is BEST?
The BEST scholarship fund supports TRiO students and staff in accessing higher education, fostering career growth and leadership skills to build a stronger society. It also serves as an emergency financial relief option in case of unforeseen hardships.
How Much Funds are Available?
The scholarship offers up to $1,000 per applicant annually, with potential for renewal in the following year. Recipients receive direct disbursements, with adjustments based on financial need if necessary.
Who is Eligible?
Eligibility for the BEST scholarship requires applicants to be US citizens who are students or staff of a TRiO program. Awards are given based on qualifications without discrimination, ensuring fair opportunity.
Application and Award Process
Applications are available online, due by November 30 each year. Winners are notified via email by March, and awards are distributed by the end of April.
What is BEST?
Compansol knows the importance of getting access to higher education for all trio students so they can advance and sustain themselves in a competitive economy. By shaping their careers these future leaders will help build a stronger society for all of us.
TRiO staff can also use this scholarship to take advantage of opportunities for continuing their professional development. Bringing Education and Success Together (BEST) scholarship fund is a program available for all trio students and staff. Scholarship awards are based on academic achievement, leadership, contributions to school and community, character, and financial need. We also know that unexpended circumstance can happen to anyone. Hence, this fund may also be used in case of emergency by trio students and staff in need of financial relief due to an illness or a major unplanned expense.
Who is eligible?
1. Applicant must be a Student or Staff of a TRiO Program (Grant)
2. Applicants must be a US citizen. The BEST Scholarship Awards are awarded without regard to race, sex, religion, age, national origin or sexual orientation. BEST will not award scholarships to applicants who are not qualified and reserves the right not to award a scholarship in a given year.
How much funds are available?
The program awards up to $ 1,000.00/per applicant in fund money each year. Awards are for one year only, but recipients may re-apply for a second year. All Scholarship awards will be paid directly to the recipients. The board members of the fund committee may combine awards for particular applicants based on the financial need of the applicant.
Selection Committee
The selection committee is comprised of TRiO leaders that have being associated with the TRiO community for over 30 years.
Some Other Frequently Asked Questions
- Where and when are applications available?
Answer: The application is available online. - When are the applications due?
Answer: The deadline to submit the application is November 30th each year. - How and when will the award winners be notified?
Answer: The winners are notified via email on the application form by March each year. - How and when will the awards be disbursed?
Answer: The awards will be disbursed by the end of April each year.
