College Scholarships

The MADF believes that education is the greatest equalizer. We make a difference in education by providing scholarships to individuals who are furthering their education. We also partner with schools, non-profits, churches, and other programs by making financial contributions to their educational programs.

We are awarding up to 10 scholarships.

The students selected by The MADF Scholarship Selection Committee will be awarded $1,500 scholarship to apply towards college expenses. Past scholarship awardees can apply annually up to a maximum of 4 years.

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
• Applicant must reside in the state of Washington or California.
• Applicant must demonstrate a financial need.
• Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college, school or university.
• Award must be used for educational expenses (cost of tuition, books, supplies, room and/or board).
• Employees including Board Members and their immediate family are not eligible.

Applicant must submit:

1. A completed application form
2. A current headshot photo that captures:
   – Professional image
   – Appropriate attire
   – Shoulders and up
   – Good lighting to distinguish features
3. Official grade transcript
4. A financial aid award letter

DISCLAIMER: MADF Employees, Non-US citizens, and employee relatives are not eligible by uploading your photo, you hereby grant the Making A Difference Foundation permission to use your likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration and agree that all photos will become the property of the Making A Difference Foundation and will not be returned.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. All application materials must be postmarked by June 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST. No exceptions.

If you are not able to complete the online application, please reach out for a paper application at scholarship@themadfseattle.org
MADF- Scholarship Program Application P.O. Box 94545 Seattle, WA 98124

Congratulations to our past scholarship recipients.