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Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Who Qualifies

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  • Raised primarily by a grandparent(s) or immediate relative (sibling, aunt, or uncle)

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  • Enrolled in an accredited higher education institution

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  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

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  • Completed essay included within the application 

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  • Open to graduating high school seniors and current college students nationwide

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**Selected recipients must be available for a 2–5 minute verification phone call prior to award release.

Acceptable Proof of Enrollment

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  • Academic transcript

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  • Class schedule

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  • Registration or enrollment confirmation

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  • Student account statement.    

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Please note: Acceptance letters alone will not be accepted as proof of enrollment. 

                                    Ready to Apply?​​

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Your Circumstances Don't Define You

 

If you've been raised by someone who chose love over circumstance, this scholarship was created for you. Apply today and carry their legacy forward.

For every grandparent, relative, guardian, and caregiver doing that same quiet, selfless work right now — Your Impact is Immeasurable — ​ Because of you, a child believes and knows they matter. 

"Your Circumstances Don't Define You."

   The Minnie Mae Valentine Smylez Legacy Scholarship

                                        

                                            Founded by Sarah James · Smylezworld.com

                             

                                 © 2026 Minnie Mae Legacy Scholarship. All rights reserved.

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