Pathway to Purpose Scholarship
The Pathway to Purpose Scholarship supports students who have shown resilience, academic promise, and dedication to service. This scholarship is designed to assist future healthcare and social work professionals who face financial barriers in accessing higher education.
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Applications now closed.
Applications Open: October 1, 2025
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Award Amount: $2,500
Use of Funds: Tuition, room and board, and/or books
Eligibility Criteria
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Students with demonstrated financial need
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Students who have demonstrated resilience, academic achievement, and an established commitment to community service
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Applicants must reside in Cook, Will, or DuPage County in Illinois
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Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational program and pursue a healthcare or social work degree
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Special consideration given to applicants who are a family member of a current or former hospice patient (parent, sibling, child, or grandchild)
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Minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher
How to apply
Applicants must submit the following materials through the online application form:
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Three short answer responses
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One personal essay
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Resume
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Two letters of recommendation
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Transcript
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Proof of college acceptance (if applicable)
contact us
For questions about the Pathway to Purpose Scholarship program, please contact us at info@oasisthefoundation.org