BetterLife National Scholarship Program

For the 2025/2026 school year, the benefit amount awarded to members pursing higher education will be increased to $110,000 in total. BetterLife members may apply for BetterLife’s National Scholarship benefit consisting of up to 61 scholarships. They are as follows:

• One (1) $10,000 Annual Scholarship awarded to a deserving BetterLife member
• Nine (9) $5,000 Annual Scholarships awarded to deserving BetterLife members
• One (1) $5,000 Bradley Family Scholarship, donated by BetterLife Board Director Mary Bradley and her family
• Fifty (50) $1,000 Annual Scholarships awarded to deserving BetterLife members
• Returning adult students (enrolled full-time), undergraduate degree students, graduate degree students, associate degree students, and accredited trade and technical school certificate students are ALL encouraged to apply
• Recipients of other BetterLife scholarships – member group, district, or state – are eligible for these BetterLife National Member Scholarships

The requirements/guidelines for BetterLife’s National Scholarship program include:

• Applications for the 2025/2026 school year will be accepted from January 1 – March 31, 2025.
• BetterLife member group involvement required.
• Members are eligible to win the one (1) $10,000 Annual Scholarship once.
• Members are eligible to win the $5,000 and $1,000 scholarships a maximum of two times. Members must apply each year. Previous winners are eligible.
• Applicant must be accepted or attending as a full-time student, each semester at a College/University or Vocational/Technical Institution for the entire 2025/2026 school year. A copy of the verification must be included.
• Recipients of other BetterLife scholarships: branch/lodge, district, or state, are eligible for the National Scholarship.
• Checks will be mailed directly to the school to apply funds towards tuition, books, and incidentals.
• Video and essay giving a compelling personal statement highlighting four components. Each component will be scored based on how effectively you communicate and support why you should be chosen for a scholarship. Please see the four components below:
• Passion for your field of study
• Future career goals
• BetterLife Engagement and future intent to give back to your BetterLife Community and seek future BetterLife Leadership opportunities
• Financial need (a quick rundown of your family’s ability to help financially support your education – any extenuating circumstances that could be affecting your family’s finances such as medical issues or job loss)