MORTUARY SCIENCES

2567
AMERICAN BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE EDUCATION

38 Florida Ave.
Portland, ME 04103
Tel: (207)878-6530; Fax: (207)797-7686; E-mail: gconnic1@maine.rr.com; Web Site: http://www.abfse.org

One-time award for U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled in and have completed at least one term of study in an accredited funeral science education program. Application deadlines are mid-March and mid-September. For more details see Web site: http//www.abfse.org.

Title of Award:
American Board of Funeral Service Education Scholarships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Funeral Services/Mortuary Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 50. Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s).

Apply to:
Scholarship Administrator, 207-878-6530, gconnic1@maine.rr.com.

2568
HILGENFELD FOUNDATION FOR MORTUARY SCIENCE EDUCATION

PO Box 4311
Fullerton, CA 92831

Renewable award for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a mortuary science program. Must have completed freshman year. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Title of Award:
Mortuary Science Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Funeral Services/Mortuary Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, Vocational/Occupational, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 12. Maximum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $200. Maximum award amount: $500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form.

Apply to:
Dr. Chester Gromacki, President.

2569
ILLINOIS FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

215 South Grand Ave. West
Springfield, IL 62704
Tel: (217)525-2000; Fax: (217)525-8342; E-mail: info@ifda.org; Web Site: http://www.ifda.org

Award for Illinois residents attending a two-year or four-year mortuary service program in Illinois. Open to students at the sophomore level. Must be a U.S. citizen. Minimum 3.5 GPA required. Write for application deadline. One-time award of $750. Must be recommended by school.

Title of Award:
Illinois Funeral Directors Association Scholarships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Funeral Services/Mortuary Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
12 scholarship(s), totaling $6,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 12. Minimum award amount: $750.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form.

Apply to:
Paul Dixon, Executive Director, 217-525-2000, info@ifda.org.

2570
INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE GOLDEN RULE

13523 Lake Front Dr.
Bridgeton, MO 63045
Tel: (314)209-7142; Fax: (314)209-1289; E-mail: mallen@ogr.org; Web Site: http://www.ogr.org

One-time scholarship for mortuary science students to prepare for a career in funeral service. Must be enrolled in a mortuary science degree program at an accredited mortuary school. Deadline is October 15. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Title of Award:
International Order Of The Golden Rule Award of Excellence

Area, Field, or Subject:
Funeral Services/Mortuary Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, Vocational/Occupational, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
2 scholarship(s), totaling $4,500.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $3000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay.

Deadline for Receipt:
10/15.

Apply to:
Mark Allen, Director of Education, 314-209-7142, mallen@ogr.org.

2571
WALLACE S. AND WILMA K. LAUGHLIN FOUNDATION TRUST

c/o Nebraska Funeral Directors Association
6000 South 58th St., Ste. B
Lincoln, NE 68516
Tel: (402)423-8900; Fax: (402)420-9716; E-mail: segerfh@morcomm.net

Scholarships for Nebraska students entering mortuary science programs in order to become a licensed funeral director. Must be U.S. citizen. Must be high school graduate. Application deadline June 30.

Title of Award:
Wallace S. and Wilma K. Laughlin Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Funeral Services/Mortuary Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
2 scholarship(s), totaling $2,200.

Funds Available:
Maximum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; interview; financial need analysis; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
6/30.

Apply to:
Leo Seger, President, 402-423-8900, segerfh@morcomm.net.

2572
MISSOURI FUNERAL DIRECTOR'S ASSOCIATION

PO Box 104688
Jefferson City, MO 65110-4688
Tel: (573)635-1661; Fax: (573)635-9494; Web Site: http://mofda.org

Available to Missouri residents pursuing a career in funeral services/mortuary science. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Application deadline is October 15.

Title of Award:
Missouri Funeral Directors Association Scholarships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Funeral Services/Mortuary Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 3. Maximum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
10/15.

Apply to:
Ms. Sherry L. Anderson, Executive Director, 573-635-1661.

2573
MONTANA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

PO Box 4267
Helena, MT 59604-4267
Tel: (406)449-7244; Fax: (406)443-0979; E-mail: mfda@sy-key.com

One-time $1000 award for full-time mortuary science student intending to return to Montana following graduation. Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Montana.

Title of Award:
Montana Funeral Service Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Funeral Services/Mortuary Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
2 scholarship(s), totaling $2,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript.

Deadline for Receipt:
5/1.

Apply to:
Steven C. Yeakel, CAE, Executive Director, 406-449-7244, mfda@sy-key.com.