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SKECHERS FOUNDATION
SKECHERS Foundation is proud to announce the continuation of the SKECHERS Foundation Scholarship Program.
SKECHERS Foundation Scholarships are available to any children of full-time SKECHERS employees who meet the eligibility requirements cited below. Awards are made in consideration of financial need, in addition to academic performance, athletic ability, and personal character. Scholarship
awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 per available scholarship.
their choosing. The scholarship can help cover the cost of room and board, tuition, books and incidental fees. A letter of recommendation by a high school principal or counselor is required.
SKECHERS Academic Excellence Scholarship:
SKECHERS Academic Excellence Scholarship provides school scholarships to academically outstanding students who plan to attend a two or four-year college, university, or vocational/trade school. This scholarship is specifically designed for students with strong academic records who have excelled in all subjects, and are seeking enriched academic opportunities while continuing their education.
SKECHERS Academic Excellence Scholars have a strong history of academic success with a diverse set of interests and skills. A letter of recommendation by a high school principal or counselor is required.
SKECHERS Athletic Performance Scholarship:
The SKECHERS Athletic Performance Scholarship awards college-bound
seniors for being exemplary leaders and performers on their sport teams, in their classroom, and in their communities. The SKECHERS Athletic Performance Scholarship exists to help phenomenal student- athletes pursue their dreams of continuing their education. Playing the sport in college is not required to receive this scholarship. A letter of recommendation by the applicant’s coach is required.
SKECHERS Promising Leaders Scholarship:
The SKECHERS Promising Leaders Scholarship is awarded to an individual who has taken on a leadership role within their school, community, club, sports team, or profession. The SKECHERS Promising Leaders Scholarship is awarded to the student who demonstrates phenomenal skills motivating others and a commitment to bettering the world. A letter
of recommendation from a supervisor or mentor of the organization where leadership position was held is required (i.e., principal, coach, or supervisor).
SKECHERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be high school seniors planning to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational/ technical school for full-time study
2. Must be in good standing with your current high school
3. A minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school
4. Applicants may only apply for one scholarship per year
5. Applicants must be United States citizens
6. Complete application submitted no later than midnight on April 18, 2022
7. Must be a child of a full-time SKECHERS employee. SKECHERS employee must be with the company for a minimum of five years.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
SKECHERS Achievement Scholarship:
Awarded to students with a great need for financial assistance. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to an outstanding student with a strong interest in and desire to continue their education in any field of
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