Foundation Scholarship 2010

Walmart Foundation Scholarship Programs

At the Walmart Foundation, we believe that a good education creates opportunities that lead to a better life. To help offset rising college tuition costs, we recently awarded more than $9 million in academic scholarships to help students afford higher education in the 2010-2011 school year.

These scholarships are especially important in a year when every dollar counts. According to the National Association of College and University Business Officers, U.S. colleges expect more requests for financial aid, while funding for such assistance has fallen due to shrinking endowments and state budget cutbacks.

The Walmart Foundation offers three scholarship programs and also administers the Walton Family Foundation Scholarship on behalf of the Walton Family Foundation. To learn more about these programs or to apply, clink on the links below.

Although the application period for this year's scholarship program has ended, you can learn more about the programs we offer by clicking on the links below. Online applications will be available for the 2011 fall semester from November 1, 2010 through January 28, 2011.

The Sam Walton Community Scholarship

A $3,000 college scholarship available to graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a demonstrated financial need.

The Walmart Associate Scholarship

A $3,000 college scholarship available to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. associates or dependents of associates who are graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a demonstrated financial need.

The Walmart Higher Reach Scholarship

Provides a college scholarship up to $3,000 to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. associates who have been out of school for at least one year.

Walton Family Foundation Scholarship (Administered by the Walmart Foundation)

Administered by the Walmart Foundation, the Walton Family Foundation Scholarship is a $13,000 scholarship paid out over four years. Applications must be dependents of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. associates, have at least a 22 ACT or 1030 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) score and prove financial need.