Wal-Mart Foundation sets application period

Posted on Monday, November 19, 2007

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The Wal-Mart Foundation recently announced that the application period for the Sam Walton Community Scholarships has started in all U. S. based Wal-Mart Stores, Sam’s Clubs and Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets.

More than 5, 000 scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors, who will receive a one-time scholarship of $ 1, 000 to help pay for expenses at the accredited college or university of their choice. Winners will be recognized in April. The Wal-Mart Foundation awards nearly $ 6 million annually to graduating high school seniors throughout the country. Qualified students can obtain applications for the Sam Walton Community Scholarships at local Wal-Mart stores and Sam’s Clubs. Applications and additional information are also available online at www. walmartfoundation. org. The deadline for submitting applications is Jan. 14.

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