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In addition to the general scholarship application, TMCC offers many scholarships specific to a variety of programs. The College also periodically receives information about external scholarships from outside agencies.
Listed below are the most current scholarship opportunities in both of these categories. Select a scholarship link for information about that scholarship, as well as the application and contact information.
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Scholarship Name:
Soma Weight Loss Health & Wellness Scholarship
Agency:
Soma Weight Loss
Description:
This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student (undergrad or graduate) in a field that promotes achieving and maintaining a healthy weight — such as a dietitian, nutritionist, bariatric nurse or surgeon, exercise physiologist or weight loss counselor.
At Soma Weight Loss, we see people who are desperate to get back on the road to good health. We help them lose weight, reclaim their lives and achieve their dreams. We love what we do, and we are thrilled to support a deserving student who wants to help others in the same way.
There are two awards — one in spring 2019 and one in fall 2019. Each award is $1,000. You can only receive the award once.
Qualifications:
The deadline for the first scholarship is March 31, 2019, and the deadline for the second scholarship is September 30, 2019. The process requires an essay and a copy of your transcripts.
Important points to know:
Grades: There is no minimum SAT/ACT or GPA required
Residency requirement: United States resident
School year and college: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student (any age) in an accredited U.S. education institution
Major: Must be a major in any of the healthcare fields that promote achieving and maintaining a healthy weight
Essay: Explain, in a 500 to 1,000-word essay, why you are studying your chosen field and what good health means to you
Transcripts: You must upload a copy of your transcripts displaying your name, school name and degree program
Deadline: First scholarship: March 31, 2019. Second scholarship: September 30, 2019.
Amount: $1,000 (each scholarship)
How to Apply:
Fill out form on Soma Weight Loss's website, which includes submitting required documents (transcripts, essay, etc.)