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INVESTING IN YOUR EDUCATION YOUR SUCCESS YOUR LIFE

Here’s the first step toward achieving your educational goals. Filling out this application can open doors to opportunities you didn’t think were possible. Congratulations on taking a step forward in your journey.

The APT-lication Process

Application Review Process

The amount of educational support awarded is not predetermined and may vary from year to year. All scholarship applications are carefully reviewed to ensure compliance with the established APT Foundation Standards for Award.

Following the application deadline, the complete review process may take up to four months, contingent upon the applicant’s progression through each stage and advancement to the finalist round.

Confidentiality and Applicant Identification

At the outset of the process, an APT administrator assigns each applicant a unique identification number. This identifier is used throughout the selection process to maintain confidentiality and ensure that the selection panel does not have access to applicants’ names or other personally identifiable information. The panel reviews only a summarized version of each applicant’s essays, educational needs, and stated goals.

Interview Rounds

After the initial application screening, applicants participate in up to three rounds of video interviews conducted by different APT talent seekers and coaches. Following each interview round, applicants who advance are notified accordingly.

These multiple video interviews enable the APT team to gain a comprehensive understanding of each applicant’s educational needs, objectives, and overall alignment with the Foundation’s mission.

Finalist Review Process

Once the APT team identifies a final group of qualified applicants for the term, designated coaches will contact the finalists to confirm details for presentation to the selection panel. This information includes the applicant’s chosen institution, consent to background checks, confirmed educational costs, and any additional information the applicant wishes to submit to strengthen their candidacy.

Final Selection

The selection panel will then convene to determine which finalists will be selected as partners. During this stage, the APT team may advocate on behalf of finalists who demonstrate strong alignment with APT standards.

Notification Process

Applicants selected as partners will be notified in person by their assigned APT Coach. Applicants who are not selected will be informed by their APT Coach via phone and/or email and are encouraged to reapply in the following calendar year.

APT-lication Process Timeline

  • January & February / July & August:

    First, Second, and Third Interview Rounds

  • March / September: Background Checks and Financial Cost Verification
  • End of April / October: Partners Announced in Person by APT Coach

APT-lication Deadlines

Traditional College/University deadlines

December 15:  APTlication deadline for fall of the following year, recipients/partners notified on or before April 30.

June 15: APTlication deadline for spring semester start the following year, recipients notified on or before October 31.

Trade School deadlines

60 days prior to start of session

Please complete the application to the best of your ability. A representative may reach out to you after your submission.

*If you refresh or leave the page, your entries might be deleted and you will have to enter your information again. It is advised not to attempt to complete this application on a phone/mobile device. 

BEFORE STARTING, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS READY TO UPLOAD LATER IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS. FORMATS ACCEPTED ARE "PDF" OR "JPG" ONLY.

300-WORD PERSONAL ESSAY

Pick one of these prompts and write an essay. 300 word minimum. 400 word maximum.

  1. Tell us about your favorite place.
  2. Tell us about one thing from your bucket list that does not pertain to work or school.
  3. Tell us what drives your purpose and gets you moving each day.


*IN PDF OR JPG FILE FORMAT.

A student resume is a document that highlights a student’s academic background, skills, and relevant experiences, used to apply for internships, part-time jobs, or even full-time positions after graduation. It serves as a snapshot of a student’s qualifications and can help them stand out.

*IN PDF OR JPG FILE FORMAT.

A student transcript is an official, permanent record of a student’s academic performance and progress at a specific educational institution. It typically includes a list of courses taken, grades received, credits earned, and potentially other information like graduation dates, degrees conferred, and academic probation.

*IN PDF OR JPG FILE FORMAT.

Our scholarship heavily focuses on providing funds to those who lack the resources to pursue further education.
 
By completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), we can better understand your need for a scholarship. 
 
You will be asked to provide the date and score of your application, as well as to upload the full document*. 
 
If you have not, or did not qualify for the FAFSA, you will be provided a space to explain why. 
 
*IN PDF OF JPEG FILES FORMAT

IF APPLICABLE –

A financial aid award letter is a document sent by a trade school, college, or university to a student detailing the financial aid offered to them. It outlines the types and amounts of financial aid available, such as grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and loans. The letter also includes information about the estimated cost of attendance and how the aid will be applied to offset these costs.

*IN PDF OR JPG FILE FORMAT.

If you have received any other scholarships, grants, or awards, please have the documentation ready for upload. Documents should include the following:

  • What amount has been granted?
  • What amount do you have remaining to cover the cost of books and tuition?
  • Name of institution(s) / organizations, and amounts granted by each.


*IN PDF OR JPG FILE FORMAT.

Attach two letters of recommendation specific to this scholarship. The letters should be from two different sources from the list below.

  1. School
  2. Church
  3. Community Service
  4. Work
  5. Family friend you have known for 5 years or more (cannot be from a direct relative)

Provide name and contact information of the person recommending you, including how long you have known them, email address, and phone number.

*IN PDF OR JPG FILE FORMAT

Attach a photo of yourself.

*IN PDF OR JPG FILE FORMAT

Applicant Information

Current School Information

Your Next Chapter

Future School / Scholarships

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Additional Information



LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - PERSON 1


LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - PERSON 2

A Question About You



DOCUMENT UPLOAD SECTION

CERTIFICATION -

In submitting this application, I hereby certify the following:

1) I am in need of this scholarship aid as outlined in this application.

2) I understand that the APT Foundation will pay the scholarship funds directly to my educational institution and that only tuition for credit courses and/or campus housing will be paid.

3) I agree to provide the APT Foundation with a copy of my tuition bill, Student ID/Account Number, Transcripts, and housing documentation/bills at the beginning of each scholarship term.

4) I understand that my scholarship will not be retained if my cumulative GPA falls below 3.0.

5) I hereby certify that all of the information I have provided, including uploaded/attached documents, within the entire scholarship application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if any information submitted with the scholarship application is deemed false or misleading (including any omission of material information), I will be disqualified from consideration for the scholarship.

Finally, if selected, I give APT Foundation my consent to use a photograph or other likeness, as well as limited personal information like name and hometown for publicity purposes. This includes but is not limited to, publication in newspapers, brochures, catalogs and the APT Foundation website.


FOR PARENT OR GUARDIAN IF APPLICANT IS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 AT THE TIME OF THIS APPLICATION SUBMISSION