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Real Life Scholarship

The Real Life Scholarship is a need-based college scholarship available for Real Life high school seniors or college students of refugee or immigrant background.

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

Applicant must:

Be or have been a Real Life afterschool program participant
Come from a refugee or immigrant background
Be a high school senior or undergraduate student
Be highly motivated to succeed

What's Required?

Personal Essay (1-2 pages about personal education, background, and career goals)
Unofficial Transcript
Copy of Photo I.D. (School, State, or Driver's License)
Letter of Recommendation

**Please have these items ready to submit with your application.

Applications for the 2025 Real Life Scholarship are now CLOSED.

2024 Real Life Scholarship Winners

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$5,000 Award Winner

Ulana Nasib

Salt Lake Community College

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$4,000 Award Winner

Shakira Abdul

Utah International Charter School

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$4,000 Award Winner

Nazifa Bahati

Salt Lake Community College

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$3,500 Award Winner

Tresor Shukuru

Salt Lake Community College

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$3,500 Award Winner

Hsar Wah

West High School

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$3,000 Award Winner

Nastaran Shahidi

Olympus High School

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$2,500 Award Winner

Olive Nyiramwiza

University of Utah

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$2,500 Award Winner

Chit Chit Poe

Utah International Charter School

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$2,000 Award Winner

Mariam Shego

Hunter High School

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$2,000 Award Winner

Etho Yohana

Salt Lake Community College

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