Each year, The Clara Abbott Foundation awards nearly 2,000 need-based scholarships to help the dependent children of Abbott employees attend accredited colleges or universities, community colleges, vocational and trade schools.
Scholarship Details
- Nearly 2,000 need-based scholarships are awarded each year
- Supports dependent children of current or eligible former Abbott employees
- Awards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and supplies
- Eligible schools include colleges, universities, community colleges, vocational schools, and trade schools
- Scholarship amounts vary based on family income and average tuition costs
Eligibility Criteria
- Parent or guardian must be a current Abbott employee with at least one year of continuous service by the application deadline
- Former employees or retirees may qualify based on age and years of service requirements
- Student must be a legal dependent of the Abbott employee or eligible former employee
- Student must be unmarried and between ages 17 and 24 by the application deadline
- Student must not be employed by Abbott
- Student must be pursuing their first undergraduate degree or equivalent credential
- Scholarships cannot be used for advanced degrees, second bachelor’s degrees, study abroad costs, or non-accredited coursework
- Abbott employees and their spouses are not eligible to receive Foundation scholarships
Application Process
- Review your country’s application availability and deadline information before applying
- Confirm that the Abbott employee meets the service or retiree eligibility requirements
- Verify that the student meets dependent, age, marital, and academic status requirements
- Complete the scholarship application through The Clara Abbott Foundation program portal
- Submit all required documentation by the stated deadline
- Await award decisions, noting that scholarships are need-based and not guaranteed
The goal of the Scholarship Program is to help ease the burden of college costs on Abbott families. It is not intended to fully cover the costs of attending a university. Scholarship awards are based on a number of factors including family income and the average cost of public, in-state or in-country college/university tuition. Scholarships are not renewable and award amounts can fluctuate. Scholarships are never guaranteed.
