This annual scholarship award is in the amount of $24,000 to be provided in $1,000 or $2,000 awards (up to twenty-four (24) total awards, in an amount at the scholarship committee's discretion), to eligible high school seniors and current students at accredited higher learning institutes.
Each school or higher learning institute may submit multiple students for consideration. A designated school or higher learning institute counselor should ensure that applications are submitted in accordance with the Eligibility Criteria listed below:

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a current high school senior at any school in the United States or an active student enrolled in an accredited higher learning institute who intends to pursue or continue studies at an accredited higher learning institute.
• Submit a video (less than 5 minutes) or typewritten essay (not to exceed 2 pages, 12 pt, single spaced) that MUST identify and discuss the applicant's efforts and actions to directly combat bullying in their school/community or identify and discuss how the applicant has been a victim of bullying and persevered.
• Obtain two (2) written recommendations - one (1) from a member of the faculty, staff, or administration at the school in which the applicant is currently enrolled, and EITHER another from an educator OR one (1) from a peer of the applicant. This peer can be someone like a friend, classmate, or coworker. These recommendations are to serve as validation that the applicant's words and actions promote an environment of acceptance and tolerance of differences within the community.

Previous Freeze Bullying Scholarship Award Recipients may reapply each subsequent year for consideration for additional awards, if the individual continues to meet the current Eligibility Criteria.

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