Bethany Hamilton Scholarship 2022

About the Bethany Hamilton Scholarship

Bethany, known most notably as one of the biggest comeback stories of our era, Bethany Hamilton has become synonymous with inspiration. Her story of determination, faith, and hope has resounded in encouragement worldwide. At the age of 13 as a rising surf star, Bethany lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her dream career. However, one month after the attack, Bethany returned to surfing and within two years had won her first national surfing title. Bethany’s foundation of faith has been her backbone; her source of truth, hope, and strength. At 17 years old, she realized her dream of surfing professionally and she is still an active surf competitor to this day.

Her foundation’s mission is to encourage a broken world and offer hope to overcome through Jesus Christ. Committed to inspiring and supporting young women and men living with limb difference and those who have experienced traumatic limb loss.

Details of the Bethany Hamilton Scholarship

• Level: Graduating high school students and undergraduates.
• Deadline: February 4 2022.
• Funding: $5,000 scholarship per academic year.
• Eligible Nationalities: U.S.A residents only.
• Type of Study: Full-Time Course
• Country: U.S.A

Eligibility for the Bethany Hamilton Scholarship

To be eligible, applicants must be;

1. A graduating high school student or college/university undergraduate or a graduate student who is a resident within the boundaries of Pontiac, Waterford or West Bloomfield school districts or be a qualifying student from Oakland County, Michigan, who is recommended by a Bethany Church member.
2. A citizen of the United States
3. Have walking defect such as, limping and amputation.

Also apply for: AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship

Benefits of Bethany Hamilton Scholarship

• Half of the scholarship is payable for fall semester while the remaining half is payable after receipt of fall semester transcript showing satisfactory progress.

How to Apply

Visit the official site to submit your application form. Evidences of physical defect (amputee) must be provided along with your letter of recommendation.

Documents Required

• A Completed application form.
• Evidences of physical defect (amputee)
• Three letters of recommendation signed and dated within the past year.
• Personal essay describing to the Scholarship Board your goals, aspirations, and anticipated or current major. Include what you hope to contribute to society. Autobiographical information will be helpful. Describe your best personal qualities. If you have encountered obstacles, describe how you overcame them. Limit your typed response to three one-sided pages, 12 point, double-spaced, 8 ½ x 11 white paper.
• Official Transcript (your most current transcript).

Deadline

All applications are due by February 4, 2022.

OFFICIAL LINK