ERCA Community Contribution Scholarship Program

Entries for ERCA Community Contribution Scholarship Program are now being accepted. All applicants are required to have recognized a need or problem in their community and and have determined a way to address the issue. 18 awards will be given the most deserving candidates. The closing date of application is July 26, 2017.

Scholarship Description
The Educational Research Center of America (ERCA) is excited to announce Community Contribution Scholarship for students who have recognized a need or problem in their community and have determined a way to address the issue. The competition is open to all high school students who are legal residents of the United States.The mission of the program is “motivates students to explore career pathways relevant to their interests, education, and passion”.TheERCAFoundation is awarding $25,000 to 18 students throughout the country.

Award Value
The top prize will receive a $5,000 scholarship, two runners-up will receive a $2,500 scholarship and 15 students will be award with a $1,000 scholarship for higher education expenses.

Level and Area of Studies
Not specified.

Place of Study
Not specified.

Eligibility and Criteria

  • The project is the student’s original idea that addresses a specific and pressing need in the student’s community
  • A student who believes that change starts locally and is passionate about making that change happen
  • A true leader who uses his/her unique talents to nurture the project

In addition, the applicants must:

  • Have recognized a need or problem in their community
  • Have determined a way to address this need or solve this problem
  • Have developed an action plan
  • Have implemented the action plan so as to address the need or solve the problem. The action plan must be a unique project developed by the student, not a project developed by an established group of which the student is a member.
  • All applicants under the age of eighteen (18) or minors at the time of application must have the permission of at least one (1) of their parents and/or legal guardians to apply.
  • By applying, applicants and/or their parents or legal guardians (if such applicants are minors) agree to accept and be bound by all terms of these Official Rules and Regulations (“Official Rules”).
  • Employees (and their immediate families and household members, whether or not related) of Educational Research Center of America, (ERCA), their parent, subsidiary or affiliated entities, advertising or promotion agencies, are not eligible to apply or win. Void where prohibited.
  • Competition is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Submission Deadline
July 26, 2017.

Website and Application Link