Ellen Degeneres has been a role model for many people, including children. She has also been a champion for diversity and inclusion, and through her scholarship program, she wants to help more young people achieve their dreams.
What is the Ellen DeGeneres Scholarship?
The Ellen DeGeneres Scholarship is a scholarship fund that provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in their chosen field of study. The scholarship was created by the talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres and her husband, Dean Mazur. The Ellen DeGeneres Scholarship awards $40,000 to graduating seniors who major in a field related to entertainment or communications. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
How to apply for the Ellen DeGeneres Scholarship
To apply for the Ellen DeGeneres Scholarship, students must first submit an online application. The application can be found at ellenscholarship.org. Applicants must include a writing sample, letters of recommendation, and a transcript. The application deadline is December 1st.
Requirements for the Ellen DeGeneres Scholarship
Requirements for the Ellen DeGeneres Scholarship are as follows:
-Applicant must be a high school senior or a college student in their first year of study
-Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA
-Applicant must demonstrate financial need
-Applicant must have an active interest in performing arts or comedy
-Applicants must submit an essay on why they deserve the scholarship
The Ellen DeGeneres Scholarship Winners
The Ellen DeGeneres Scholarship Winners were announced on February 27th, 2019! The Ellen DeGeneres Scholarship Foundation is awarding $40,000 to five students who will use the money to pursue a career in entertainment or show business. These scholarships are open to high school seniors and graduates who are residents of the United States.
The winners of the 2019 Ellen DeGeneres Scholarship are:
-Samantha D’Angelo from Canton, Massachusetts
-Jordan Griggs from Tampa, Florida
-Natalie Landgraf from Houston, Texas
-Maddie Riggs from Fort Worth, Texas
-Karina Vidal from Los Angeles, California
