Scholarship Guide

PURPOSE
The National Council on Family and Domestic Violence “Life is Sweet” college assistance program was established in 2013. The mission of the program is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled in a two/four year undergraduate program, and graduate program. The National Council on Domestic Violence principally targets two and four year academic programs; however, certificate/licensing programs including but not limited to fields such as paralegal training, IT, ultrasound techs, medical records personnel and nursing are also eligible

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Assistance is based on financial need, academic performance, leadership potential, and participation programs including but not limited to volunteer hours. Scholarships are awarded and/ or renewed annually provided funds are available. In addition, the scholarship may be renewed provided the award recipient meets the conditions outlined below in Scholarship Renewal.

CRITERIA
Scholarships will be issued between the months of January and September each year. Approval process may take up to 4 weeks before a payment is issued. Scholarships will be disbursed pending funding availability.