Apply for the 2025 NEDP Changing Lives Scholarship
CASAS is excited to announce the 2025 Changing Lives Scholarship, which provides tuition assistance for two NEDP graduates who are pursuing postsecondary education. This scholarship is designed to help you attend an accredited public or nonprofit postsecondary institution, including vocational schools, community colleges, or universities offering certificates, associate degrees, or four-year degrees.
We will award two $500 scholarships to NEDP graduates!
ELIGIBILITY
If you have completed all NEDP requirements between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, you are eligible to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Step 1: Complete the Changing Lives Scholarship Application
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Include your contact information.
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Submit a well-written essay (approximately 500 words) explaining:
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How the NEDP changed your life.
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How the program has influenced your decision to pursue postsecondary education or training.
Step 2: Submit Your Application by 11:59 P.M. / PT on July 15, 2025
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Applications must be submitted via the official Google Form.
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The Google Form timestamp will determine the cutoff.
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CASAS will acknowledge receipt of your application.
Step 3: Submit a Letter of Recommendation
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Your advisor/assessor (or another NEDP staff member if unavailable) must submit a Changing Lives Scholarship Letter of Recommendation form.
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The letter must also be submitted by 11:59 P.M. / PT on July 15, 2025 (Google Form timestamp applies)
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CASAS/NEDP will confirm receipt of the letter of recommendation.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROCESS
Winners Notified: August 15, 2025 (via email)
Marketing Requirement: Winners must submit
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A signed CASAS release form.
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A brief life story and a photo for NEDP marketing purposes.
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A follow-up story update at a later date.
Scholarship Funds Distribution
Once enrolled and verified, CASAS will send the scholarship funds directly to your nonprofit postsecondary institution as listed above.
Final Decisions: Scholarship recipients are selected at the sole discretion of CASAS, and all decisions are final.
This is your opportunity to take the next step in your education and career.
Apply today and let your story inspire others!