Todd Epsten Memorial Scholarship

This opportunity was established in 2014 in honor of Major Brands’ third-generation leader, Todd H. Epsten, who lost his brave battle with brain cancer in 2012. The scholarship provides aid to several students each year, whose academic efforts and community involvement reflect Todd’s commitment to “building our business by building the communities we serve.” Students must be a current full-time employee or spouse/domestic partner, child or grandchild of a current full-time employee of Clever Little Girl, LLC; Clever Little Girl Foundation; Eagle Brands Sales or Double Eagle Distributing who will be or are attending a community college, professional program, undergraduate, graduate, or post graduate program at an accredited college.

Students eligible for assistance shall be:

  1. A current full-time employee or the spouse/domestic partner, child or grandchild of a current full-time employee of Clever Little Girl, LLC; Clever Little Girl Foundation; Eagle Brands Sales, or Double Eagle Distributing.
  2. Enrolled in or entering a two-year or four-year community college or undergraduate program, graduate, post-graduate or professional program at an accredited college;
  3. Demonstrate a GPA of 2.5 or above on last degree completed. A current transcript must be included with the application.

Scholarship selection will be based on merit and financial need.

Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and disbursed in equal payments in August and January, up to $5,000 per academic year (up to $2,500 per semester) provided the recipient remains enrolled in the required number of hours and maintains a 2.5 GPA. Payments for a specialized certification will be disbursed in a single payment during the first month of classes.

Award
$2,500 per semester
Deadline
04/30/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Relationship to Person Employed Full-time with Clever Little Girl, LLC; Clever Little Girl Foundation; Eagle Brands Sales, or Double Eagle Distributing.
  2. Name of person employed full-time with Clever Little Girl, LLC; Clever Little Girl Foundation; Eagle Brands Sales, or Double Eagle Distributing.
  3. Name and location where the employee works (city, state)
  4. Please attach your FAFSA Student Aid Index for the 2024-2025 academic year.
  5. Why did you select your school?
  6. Why did you select your chosen field of study?
  7. Please write a brief essay of no more than 150 words stating what you hope to do with your education.
  8. List any awards, honors or recognition received.
  9. Referring back to the school and community involvement portion of your application, please describe which of these experiences (participation in a particular activity, leadership position or honor received) has been most important to you and why?
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