AXA Acheivement Scholarship-Deadline Dec. 1, 2011

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Our scholarships winners are known as AXA Achievers. They are ethnically and economically diverse, but they share these qualities:

• Ambition and drive
• Determination to set and reach goals
• Respect for self, family and community
• Ability to succeed in college

Some of the remarkable accomplishments of AXA Achievers include: setting up a food bank in their community; designing a curriculum to get kids interested in science; founding a nonprofit organization for young people that encourages community service and civic involvement.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants to the AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report must:

• Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
• Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2012-2013 academic year. (Enrollment at an accredited postsecondary institution outside of the United States will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
• Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities.

What will be awarded?

Fifty-two (52) students, known as AXA Achievers, will each receive a $10,000 scholarship. One recipient will be selected from each U.S. state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

From among the 52 recipients, ten (10) will be selected to receive an additional $15,000 scholarship. These National AXA Achievers will each be awarded scholarships totaling $25,000.

How do I apply?

The first step is to register, create an application account and complete your student profile.

To begin, click on the Create an Account link. Students should gather the following information needed for the application process:

• List of involvement in school and community activities
• List of work experience
• Current high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
• The details of your outstanding achievement. Read through the online application’s essay questions and carefully consider your responses. Be sure to fully capture and articulate what makes your achievement truly outstanding.

Only electronic applications received will be accepted.

When is the program deadline?

Your application must be one of the first 12,000 submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. CST on December 1, 2011.

For more information and to apply go to AXA Foundation