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The WCEJ Thornton Foundation Low-Income Scholarship offers $30,000 to support low-income students pursuing higher education. Apply by July 1, 2026.
Jul 1, 2026
69 days left
$30000
Award amount
203
Scholarship applicants
3
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Status
Upcoming
Study levels
High school freshman, High school sophomore, High school junior, High school senior, Graduate student, Adult / non-traditional student
Field of study
Agriculture and Related Sciences, Architecture and Related Services, Area Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Business Management and Marketing, Communication and Journalism, Computer and Information Sciences, Construction Trades, Education, Engineering, English Language and Literature, Family and Consumer Sciences, Foreign Languages Literature and Linguistics, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences, History, Legal Professions and Law Studies, Mathematics and Statistics, Mechanic and Repair Tech Technicians, Multi Interdisciplinary Studies, Natural Resources and Conservation, Parks Recreation and Fitness Studies, Personal and Culinary Services, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration and Social Service, Security and Protective Services, Social Sciences, Transportation and Materials Moving, Visual and Performing Arts
Number of awards
30
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
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Amount: $30000
Number of awards: 30
Payout: Not stated on the listing
The mission of the WC & EJ Thornton Foundation is threefold: to advance the arts and education, provide support to youth in underrepresented populations who demonstrate the ability but lack the resources to excel, and provide grants to other charitable organizations designated by the foundation.
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The WCEJ Thornton Foundation Low-Income Scholarship provides $30,000 to support low-income students pursuing higher education. Eligible applicants must be current undergraduates or high school seniors/graduates enrolling in college by August 2026.
Information last verified Apr 20, 2026.
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