Chhin Lor Memorial Scholarship

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Chhin Lor Memorial Scholarship

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A $500 scholarship from the Lor Family for Massachusetts high school seniors who are first-generation college students. The application includes a 400-600 word essay about your first-generation journey, challenges, perseverance, reinvention, education, and curiosity.

Jun 17, 2026

69 days left

$500

Award amount

28

Scholarship applicants

3

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • Massachusetts high school seniors
  • First-generation college students
  • Students with a strong personal story about perseverance and resilience

Key highlights

  • $500 award
  • Provider: Lor Family
  • Deadline listed as 2026-06-17

Why apply

  • The eligibility is clearly defined, so students who match it can quickly tell if this is a fit
  • The essay topic is well suited for students with a meaningful first-generation story
  • There appear to be relatively few applicants listed in the excerpt

Who can apply

  • Education level: high school senior
  • State: Massachusetts
  • Background: first-generation college student
  • Essay prompt asks about your journey as a first-generation student, challenges faced, and how perseverance, hard work, reinvention, education, and curiosity have shaped you

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

_published

Study levels

high_school_senior

Number of awards

1

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Confirm you meet all three listed eligibility points: high school senior, Massachusetts, and first-generation college student
  • Make sure your essay stays within the 400-600 word requirement
  • Review the official listing for any updates to deadline, eligibility, or submission details
  • The listing says ideal candidates should demonstrate resilience, strong work ethic, and commitment to learning, so make sure your essay clearly shows those qualities

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Provider website URL is not listed
  • Winner payment details are not stated
  • Payout method is not stated
  • Application status is not stated
  • The excerpt does not state whether GPA, financial need documentation, recommendation letters, or other materials are required

Red flags

  • Only one award is listed
  • The scholarship amount is modest at $500
  • Payment details and payout method are not stated in the excerpt
  • The excerpt does not explain how the winner is selected

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (2 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Use the essay to tell a specific personal story rather than speaking only in general terms
  • Address each part of the prompt: your first-generation journey, challenges, perseverance or reinvention, how education shaped you, and what curiosity has taught you
  • Keep your response within 400-600 words and leave time to revise for clarity

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayDocumentsShort answersFinancial need
  • Essay prompt: Please tell us about your journey as a first-generation student. What challenges have you faced, and how have perseverance, hard work, or reinvention shaped your path? How has education driven who you are and who you hope to become — and what has curiosity, in an….
  • Education Level: High school senior State: Massachusetts Background: First-generation college student.
  • Chhin Lor was a beloved father whose life was defined by perseverance, reinvention, and an unshakeable belief in the power of education. Born in Cambodia, he was sent to boarding school in China at the age of twelve and largely on his own from that point forward.….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Essay or written statement
  • Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)

Applying

To apply, students should review the official listing and prepare a 400-600 word essay responding to the prompt about their first-generation journey, challenges, perseverance, reinvention, education, and curiosity.

Award & payment

Amount: $500

Number of awards: 1

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Lor Family

We support students who rise through adversity with perseverance, integrity, and a belief in education as a pathway to opportunity. We are especially committed to expanding access for first-generation students and those who value learning.

Overview

The Chhin Lor Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Lor Family, honors a legacy of perseverance, reinvention, and belief in education. It awards $500 to one eligible student and asks applicants to reflect on their first-generation journey, challenges, and commitment to learning.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

The listing says applicants must be high school seniors in Massachusetts who are first-generation college students.