The Cove Scholarship Program
Every year, Cove awards one scholarship to a student who is using their education to make their communities safer. Applications are now being accepted for the 2024–2025 school year.
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Who’s eligible?
Applicants must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year university or college in the United States.
Award Amount
One award of $3,000 will be awarded annually as a lump sum.
Deadline
All scholarship applications for the 2024–2025 school year must be submitted by June 30, 2024.
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How it works
- Write an essay
Please write a 300–400 word essay on the following prompt: “How will you use your education to make your community safer?”'
- Record a video
Please create a 30–60 second video based on the following prompt: “Someone who makes me feel safe is...”
- Submit your application
Send one email to scholarships@covesmart.com with your information (name, phone number, school, major, and GPA), along with your essay and video submissions attached.
- Applications are reviewed
The Cove Scholarship Selection Committee will review all applications and choose one winner.
- Winner is selected
Winner is notified by Cove by July 31, 2024
Additional Details
Any scholarship funds awarded are to be used for tuition and books only. A check will be written to the recipient’s school of choice and will then be credited toward academic costs. This scholarship is non-renewable, and a recipient may only receive this scholarship once.
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2023 Scholarship Winner
Cove is pleased to announce that it has awarded its 2023–2024 scholarship to Ian Rivera-Rosario. As a junior at Jacksonville University in Florida, Rivera-Rosario is already planning creative ways to use his education to make communities safer. He is double majoring in electrical engineering and music.