Eligibility

As a scholarship applicant, you:

• Must be affiliated with the footwear, leather or allied industries* under one of the following two scenarios, either:
  1. a) Student must be employed in the above industries* at least 500 hours during the year prior to January 1, or;
  2. b) Student's parent (natural, step, or adopted), must be employed in these industries for a minimum of two years prior to applying (students must be considered dependent).
• Must display financial need for college costs as calculated by the federal method of need analysis and the Two Ten Selection Committee. You can estimate your Expected Family Contribution at www.finaid.com.
• Must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Must plan to enroll at an accredited college, university, nursing, or vocational/technical school earning a two or four year degree

* Eligible Companies must do at least 50% of their business in footwear, or applicant must work in a specific footwear division.