An Education

Will Take

Them Further

Application Process and Timeline

Every child deserves the opportunity to better themselves and follow their dreams. The Ida C. Koran Trust provides academic assistance for associates with dependent children seeking to broaden their horizons through undergraduate study. Below are the application details and deadlines. Applications will be open for submission on 1 October 2018 for the 2019-20 academic year.

Application Timeline

Applications must be postmarked by noted deadline in mid-February and are sent to Scholarship Management services for processing. Students are notified of their award status the first week in May. PLEASE NOTE: As a result of COVID-19 delays, award notification will now take place the LAST week in May.

1 October 2019

Application materials are available

20 February 2020

US & International submission deadline

Last week in May 2020

Students are notified of their award status

15 August 2020

First distribution of awards are made to new student recipients

15 December 2020

Second installment of awards are made to new student recipients

Application Process

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, an outside appraisal and financial need.

Application materials are available 1 October 2019. Applications are approved based on the above criteria.

Financial need is assessed to determine the amount of each award. Recipients must demonstrate financial need to receive an award.

After review and approval, the awards are to be used for educational expenses for one full year of study at an accredited institution: Technical or vocational school, community college, nursing school, trade school, college or university.