BadCredit.org’s Wealth Wise Scholarship

The BadCredit.org Wealth Wise Scholarship is open to US undergraduate and graduate students seeking a career in finance.
The scholarship amount is $1,000 and will be awarded based on academic merit and submission of a short essay to be titled How the U.S. Credit Scoring System Can Be Improved.

Requirements
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Minimum GPA of 3.5
Major of study must support a career in the finance industry (e.g., finance, business, accounting, mathematics, management, and other related majors)
Must be a US resident
Must attach an official, signed transcript
Must be a current or future college student (e.g., high school senior)
Scholarship must go to tuition purposes (will be paid directly to the university/college)
Complete an essay for submission (see essay guidelines below)
Include contact information with the essay so we can get in touch with the winners
Important Deadlines
Please note the following deadlines:

Due Date: December 31 annually
Announced: January 31 annually
Awarded: January 31 annually

Essay Guidelines
Please adhere to the essay guidelines below:
Essay Topic/Title:
How the U.S. Credit Scoring System Can Be Improved. This essay will explore current issues in today’s credit landscape and various ways to offset the negative implications that affect many Americans’ ability to access capital.
The essay should be 500-900 words.
Any resources should be carefully noted and cited appropriately using the MLA format.
Any plagiarism or fabrication will disqualify the applicant from award disbursement.
We use AI detection software to ensure the copy is written by a human; AI content will be disqualified.
The essay should be written in 12-point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins.

How to Apply:
To apply, please email your official transcript and original essay to catherine@badcredit.org or send them to the following address:

BadCredit.org
Attn: Wealth Wise Scholarship
602 S. Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601

Please don’t send packaging that requires a signature to be accepted by the recipient. If you have further questions about the Wealth Wise Scholarship, please submit your inquiry via our online contact form.