Wal-Mart Helps More Than 8,000 Students Pay for College

Wal-Mart is proud to be one of the largest corporate supporters of scholarships. In 2008, we provided close to $8 million in scholarships.

Applications for scholarships will be available on this page beginning on November 1, 2008.

The Sam Walton Community Scholarship

A $3,000 college scholarship available to graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a demonstrated financial need.

The Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship

A $3,000 college scholarship available to Wal-Mart associates or dependents of associates who are graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a demonstrated financial need.

The Wal-Mart Higher Reach Scholarship

Provides a college scholarship up to $3,000 to Wal-Mart associates who have been out of school for at least one year.

Scholarship Program administered by the Wal-Mart Foundation

On behalf of the Walton Family Foundation, the Wal-Mart Foundation administers the Walton Family Foundation Scholarship. The Walton Family Foundation Scholarship is a $13,000 scholarship paid out over 4 years. Applicants must be dependents of Wal-Mart associates, have at least a 22 ACT or 1030 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) and prove financial need.

Applications for scholarships will be available on this page beginning on November 1, 2008.