Sometimes you need a little emergency fund to help us stay on track with higher education.

The Mark A. Gabis Stepping Stone Scholarship is available for students for needs that come up and prevent them from attending classes. Its purpose is to keep students from having to drop out for reasons like car repairs, gas money, medicine, etc. It is not intended to be used for on-going living expenses like rent, house payment, car payment, electric bill, etc.

This scholarship can also be used to pay for certification exams, board exams, or other exams to further the student’s qualifications that would help them obtain the job they want upon graduation.

This scholarship application can be submitted anytime. However, the applications are only reviewed on the 1st and 3rd week of each month. The range of the scholarship amount is $50-$300 dollars per student, and is paid directly to the student. A student can only access Stepping Stone Scholarship funds one time.

To be eligible for this scholarship, take note of the following requirements:
• Submit application
• Submit administrator form
• Must be at least in the second quarter/semester to apply
• Must follow the essay guidelines provided

> To apply online visit http://markagabisfoundation.org/apply.

When it comes to continuing your education, every little bit helps. Here is a scholarship to help you with the cost of taking your GED test.

This scholarship is used to pay for the GED exam. The scholarship pays up to $100 per student. Applications can be submitted at anytime. Applications are reviewed weekly. The funds are paid by credit card to the testing center online.

Take note of the following requirements to apply for this scholarship:
• Pass the practice exam
• Submit application
• Pay the remaining $20.00 fee (if applicable)
• Must follow the essay guidelines provided

Either the student and/or the instructor must call to set up the payment process.

> To apply visit http://markagabisfoundation.org/apply.

Not sure if you are ready to take the GED? Take these two courses to make sure you’re prepared.
• GED I
• GED II

Finding scholarships for a nontraditional education can sometimes be difficult. Here is a scholarship we found that you may be interested in!

This scholarship is for females over 40 years old that have gone back to school. The application can be submitted at anytime, however, applications are only reviewed two times per year, in August and January. This scholarship is paid directly to the college/university financial aid department and credited to the student’s account.

The range of the scholarship amount is $1,000-$2,500 per student award. Students can re-apply for this scholarship.

 To be eligible you must complete the following requirements:
• Submit the application
• Submit administrator form
• Submit a transcript
• Must be in your second quarter/semester to apply
• Must follow the essay guidelines provided

> To apply visit http://markagabisfoundation.org/apply/.