“A Dog Changed My Life” Scholarship

A Dog Changed My Life Scholarship

Our annual Pet Lover Scholarship is a $500 scholarship that’s open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. The deadline to apply is August 15, 2022, and winners will be announced on September 15, 2022.

About

Owning a dog is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have, bringing years of joy and happiness to individuals and families around the world.

Their unconditional love, companionship, and support can truly make a difference in your life. All pets can bring happiness to the lives of their owners, but dogs make especially great companions. 38.4% of households in the US have at least one dog, making dogs the most popular pet. 

This scholarship aims to honor our incredible furry friends and their loving owners by awarding one student $500 to put towards their education.

Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who’s a US citizen or permanent legal resident and has been impacted by a dog may apply.

Scholarship Details

  • Amount: $500
  • Application deadline: August 15, 2022

Eligibility Requirements

  • Loves dogs
  • High school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
  • U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident

How to Apply

You can apply for this scholarship on the Bold.org scholarship platform. Simply set up a free account and submit your application for the Dog Central’s “A Dog Changed My Life” Scholarship, along with a short essay (100-1,000) answering the following prompts:

  • How has a dog changed your life?

Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

When is the scholarship deadline?

The application will be open through August 15, 2022.

What is the scholarship prize? 

The scholarship award is $500.

When will the winner be chosen and notified?

Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. Recipients will be chosen based on the merit of their application. 

How will the scholarship be paid?

We will send the $500 award check to the recipient in their name.

How will my application information be used?

Dog Central manages this scholarship with the support of the Bold.org scholarship platform. Bold.org takes student confidentiality and privacy incredibly seriously. Please refer to the application page on Bold.org for full details.

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