Angel Scholarship
FURTHER YOUR EDUCATION WITH THE HELP OF BTSADV
We believe that education has the power to increase awareness and build change in the fight against domestic violence. We also support survivors and angel families as they thrive in their education and career.
The BTSADV National Angel Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors or 2-year to 4-year college attendees. The Angel Fund recognizes and honors victims, survivors, children, and relatives of those affected by domestic violence. Students are also recognized for their capacity to lead and serve and their commitment to making a significant impact in advocating against domestic violence.
The 2020-2021 application portal is closed. The application will reopen for the 2021-2022 school year on February 1, 2021.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, all potential applicants must:
- Identify as one of the following:
- Survivor of Intimate Partner Violence
- Has lost an immediate family member by blood to domestic violence (parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, or siblings)
- Angel Baby Caretaker (Is a direct guardian of a child that has lost a parent to domestic violence)
- If a survivor, be physically separated from their abuser a minimum of one year, but not more than ten. Has sought services from a non-profit agency that provides services to survivors of intimate partner violence for a minimum of 6 consecutive months. This agency is willing to submit a recommendation on behalf of the applicant.
- Applicant is willing to receive monthly mentorship through BTSADV for the duration of 1 semester and/or three months of the program length.
- Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States, or have an immigration status that makes them eligible for FAFSA, and be a current physical resident of the United States or its territories.
- Have applied to or been officially accepted into an accredited course of study at a United Stated institution.
- Demonstrate a critical need for financial assistance.
- Exhibit a strong desire and the ability to complete a training program and/or academic program.
- Have a definite plan to use the desired training to upgrade skills for career advancement, to train for a new career field, or to enter or reenter the job market.
