Open Call Scholarships

Open Call Scholarships is a scholarship from MADGE LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION-MLSF INC - SCHOLARSHIPS.

AwardNot published
Deadline Typically March 31st each year. Confirm the current year with the sponsor.

About 85 minutes of work, based on what the sponsor asks for.

Who can apply

Letters of recommendation
2
How you're selected
open
Type of school
college or institution

What the sponsor says

APPLICATION Open Call Scholarships may be applied for during the period January 1 – March 31 each year. 2 months prior to the start of the application submission period, advertisements are placed on the MLSF websitevand on their various social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram) and letters are sent to colleges and universities in different counties within Florida. A completed application form must be submitted online with all required attachments uploaded no later than March 31st each year. Incomplete applications will not be considered. At the end of the application submission period, a message will be displayed on the system that applications are closed. Required documents (attachments) Official Transcript Two letters of recommendation (from current or Final Year teachers) Copy of letter of admission or proof of current enrollment for college or institution Essay on topics decided by the Scholarship Foundation Officers and Board of Directors * The essay topics will be posted for each application period. REVIEW Completeness check Each application is reviewed for completeness and eligibility when it is received. If application is incomplete, it will not be accepted. The selection team reviews all applications, performs an evaluation of each and assigns a score to each applicant. A formula is used to evaluate and rank applicants for shortlisting. SELECTION Evaluation/Shortlisting The selection team uses the ranked list to identify the top candidates and generates a short list of applicants. Assess finalists …this may be the top 3 candidates or the top candidate that the evaluation team may want to speak with about how they feel about receiving the scholarship and how it will be able to help them. This is not intended to be a part of the evaluation unless it is thought necessary. Final Selection The selected candidates with scores and necessary notes are submitted to the board for final determination of the scholarship recipients. NOTIFICATION Recipient Notification All scholarship recipients are notified via a phone call to congratulate them and inform them of the amount of the scholarship and followed up with an email informing them of their selec […]

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Our read on this award

2 figures we worked out, not the sponsor's. Free, and it takes an email address.

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How these are worked out
  • Conditions to meet.More conditions means a smaller field, which is good news if you meet them.
  • Where it sits.Ranked against every other award we hold, narrowest field and best value for the effort first.
  • None of it is a chance of winning. We do not know how many people apply or how a sponsor chooses, so we do not publish a percentage. Anyone who does is guessing.

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Last checked 2026-08-11. Deadlines change without notice, so confirm with the sponsor before you rely on one.