Nonprofit Scholarship Checklist
1. Eligibility & Criteria
- Define target student population
- Outline eligibility requirements
- Determine selection criteria
2. Application Materials
- Create application form
- List required documents
- Set essay or personal statement prompt
- Request letters of recommendation
3. Timeline Planning
- Set application open/close dates
- Establish review period
- Determine award notification date
4. Promotion & Outreach
- Design outreach materials
- Promote through website and social media
- Contact schools/community partners
5. Review & Selection
- Assemble review committee
- Develop scoring rubric
- Collect and organize applications
- Select recipients
6. Award & Follow-Up
- Notify recipients and non-recipients
- Disburse funds
- Collect recipient feedback/reporting
- Gather program results