The National Scholarship Program of the American Board of Funeral Service Education was established to provide financial awards to students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary science programs to assist them in obtaining their professional education. Established during the 1960’s the program has awarded scholarships to hundreds of students.
Scholarship Details
- Awards generally range from $1,500 to $2,500
- Scholarship funds are applied directly to the recipient's tuition after enrollment is certified
- Students may apply once per calendar year
- Scholarship recipients are selected competitively by the ABFSE Scholarship Committee
- The Scholarship Committee meets twice annually, in April and October
- Application deadlines are March 1 and September 1
- Students with less than a full term of study remaining may be considered for a partial award
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have completed at least one semester or quarter in a funeral service or mortuary science program accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education
- Students in coordinated programs are eligible only while attending the ABFSE-accredited institution
- Must have at least one term or semester remaining after the applicable award date to be considered for a full scholarship
- Must complete all required scholarship forms and submit materials by the applicable deadline
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, F-1 international student, or student participating in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program
Application Process
- Complete and submit the official online scholarship application.
- Save and print the email confirmation received after submitting the online application.
- Review the supporting document requirements and gather all requested materials, including applicable transcripts and letters of recommendation.
- Mail the application confirmation and all required supporting documents to the ABFSE Scholarship Committee in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey.
- Ensure all required materials are postmarked by March 1 or September 1, depending on the application cycle.
Selection of scholarship recipients is competitive. Each year a larger number of students apply than there are awards available. Awards are made by the Scholarship Committee of the American Board of Funeral Service Education. The Committee meets twice each year, in April and October.
