Maria's Legacy: Alicia's Scholarship

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Maria's Legacy: Alicia's Scholarship

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This $1,000 scholarship supports low-income, first-generation students who are either high school seniors or undergraduate students at Augustana College. Applicants must respond to a 400-600 word essay about how a college degree will change their life, future generations of their family, and how they have pursued their passions.

Jun 8, 2026

60 days left

$1000

Award amount

281

Scholarship applicants

2

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • Low-income first-generation high school seniors
  • Low-income first-generation undergraduate students at Augustana College
  • Students with a strong personal story about education and family impact

Key highlights

  • $1,000 award
  • 2 awards listed
  • Deadline: 2026-06-08

Why apply

  • The scholarship is specifically aimed at first-generation, low-income students.
  • The award amount and deadline are clearly listed.
  • There are 2 awards available.

Who can apply

  • Education level: high school senior or undergraduate student
  • If an undergraduate student, college must be Augustana College
  • Must be a first-generation college student
  • Must be low-income

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

Quick facts

Status

_published

Study levels

high_school_senior, graduate_student

Number of awards

2

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • If you are an undergraduate, verify that you attend Augustana College.
  • Make sure you meet both background requirements: first-generation and low-income.
  • The essay must be between 400 and 600 words.
  • Review the official listing for any additional application details not shown in this excerpt.

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Whether high school seniors must attend Augustana College is not fully clear from the excerpt.
  • Residency or state eligibility is not clearly stated.
  • Application status is not stated.
  • Provider website is not listed.
  • Winner payment timing and method are not stated.
  • Any GPA requirement is not stated.
  • Any citizenship or DACA eligibility details are not stated.

Red flags

  • Payout method is not stated in the excerpt.
  • Winner payment details are not provided in the excerpt.
  • The excerpt does not clearly state whether high school seniors must plan to attend a specific college.
  • The study_levels field appears inconsistent with the written eligibility, so rely on the eligibility text and official listing.

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 (1 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.

  • Answer all parts of the essay prompt, not just one section.
  • Use specific examples to show what you are passionate about and what you have done to pursue it.
  • Explain clearly how a college degree could affect both your future and your family's future generations.

Key requirements (3)

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

EssayShort answersFinancial need
  • Essay prompt: How will your college degree change the path of your life and the lives of future generations of your family? What would a college degree mean to you personally? What are you passionate about and what have you done to pursue your passion? Essay requirements: min….
  • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student College (if an undergraduate student): Augustana College Background: First-generation college student Financial Status: Low-income.
  • Alicia Blythe was raised in East Moline, Illinois by Joe and Maria DeFauw. Joe was a truck driver and Maria worked at Augustana College in food service. Joe and Maria always stressed to Alicia that education would give her a path to a different life. ….

Required documents

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

  • Essay or written statement

Applying

Applicants must submit an essay responding to this prompt: how a college degree will change the path of their life and future generations of their family, what a college degree means personally, and what they are passionate about and have done to pursue that passion. The essay must be 400-600 words.

Award & payment

Amount: $1000

Number of awards: 2

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Jason Blythe

Overview

Maria's Legacy: Alicia's Scholarship is offered by Jason Blythe and lists a $1,000 award. The scholarship honors Maria's legacy by supporting students in their higher education journeys. The listing shows 2 awards and a deadline of 2026-06-08.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

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

FAQ

The listed award amount is $1,000.