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.
What is BEST?
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 unexpected circumstances 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 U.S. 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 unqualified applicants 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 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 financial need.
Selection Committee
The selection committee is comprised of TRiO leaders who have been associated with the TRiO community for over 30 years.
Where and when are applications available?
The application is available online.
When are the applications due?
The deadline to submit the application is November 30th each year.
How and when will the award winners be notified?
The winners are notified via email by March each year.
How and when will the awards be disbursed?
The awards will be disbursed by the end of April each year.
