Apply

American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) National Scholarship

American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE)

This competitive scholarship was established to provide financial awards to students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary science programs to help them obtain their professional education.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Students who have completed one or more terms of study in funeral service or mortuary science education are eligible to apply.
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Citizenship:
    Be a citizen of the United States.
  • College:
    Have completed at least one semester (or quarter) of study accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education
  • Major/Career:
    Study in a program in funeral service or mortuary science education.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Have at least one term or semester remaining in his/her program which will commence after the award date (April or September) in order to be considered for a full award. Students with less than a full term of study remaining will be considered for partial awards.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Submit a written document (typed presentation). This "essay" is extremely important as it should address your decision and choice to pursue a funeral service education. Please also include significant experiences and special people that have had an impact on this decision.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    A minimum of two (2) letters of verification/reference need to be submitted:One (1) from a Funeral service Industry related practitioner andOne (1) from a Program (Faculty) Director or Instructor from an ABFSE accredited mortuary science/funeral service programLetters must be presented on professional letterhead
  • Other Materials:
    Please provide detailed information regarding your work and community service history beginning during your high school years to the present.Provide us with a printed copy of the email confirmation you receive after submitting the online application form.

Contact Information