How to qualify for Walmart Employee scholarships?

Hey there, I've heard about the Walmart Employee scholarships, and I was just wondering if anyone knows the requirements and application process for these scholarships? My parent works at Walmart, so I'm interested to see if it's an opportunity I could take advantage of. Thanks in advance!

Hello! The Walmart Dependent Scholarship Program is a great opportunity for employees' children to receive financial assistance for college. Here's a summary of the eligibility requirements and the application process:

Eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant is a dependent of a Walmart employee (parent or legal guardian) who is actively employed with Walmart at the time of application submission and award distribution.

2. The Walmart employee must have been employed with the company for at least six consecutive months by the application deadline.

3. The applicant must be a high school (or home school) senior with plans to graduate by spring and enroll in an accredited two or four-year college or university in the United States on a full-time basis.

4. The applicant should hold a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent.

5. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (Green Card holder) of the United States.

Application process:

1. Visit the Walmart Dependent Scholarship Program website to learn about the application deadlines and more details about the scholarship.

2. Create an account on the website and complete the online application form.

3. Upload all required documents, such as your high school transcript, current high school class schedule, history of extracurricular/community service activities, and financial need documentation.

4. Request a letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to your character, potential for success in college, and/or work ethic (preferably from a teacher, counselor, or supervisor at work/volunteer position).

The Walmart Dependent Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $13,000, and the scholarship is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study, as long as you maintain eligibility by meeting certain GPA and full-time enrollment requirements. The selection process is competitive and based on factors like financial need, academic achievement, and extracurricular involvement. It's a wonderful opportunity to get financial support for your education, so I hope you take advantage of it! Good luck!