Congratulations to our 2024 scholarship recipient, find out more about our previous winners here!
At Tomeny Best, we believe in the power of voices to create meaningful change and drive progress. Inspired by individuals who have fearlessly spoken out in support of causes they believe in, we are proud to introduce the Empowering Voices Scholarship.
We want to hear your story, regardless of the cause. Whether you are fighting for social justice, raising awareness about better environmental practices, or being an advocate for inclusion and diversity – we want to hear it all. Your voice matters, and through this scholarship, we hope to empower you to continue amplifying your impact and inspiring others to join you in the pursuit of a better world.
Applicants are invited to submit an essay highlighting their advocacy efforts and the impact they may have had, whether that be on a personal or community level. We want to hear not just about the outcomes of your advocacy work, but also the journey it took to get there, including any challenges you faced along the way. How has your voice made a difference, and what lessons have you learned along the way?
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility
- The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student who is enrolled in a vocational program or two-four year post-secondary institution for the Fall 2025 Semester.
- Applicants must be a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
- Employees of Tomeny Best, their immediate families, and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.
- Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing to be considered.
Application Requirements
- The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information
- The candidate must submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt listed above.
- Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
- The candidate must submit a professional 1 page resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
- The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
- Preference will be given to student’s either from or attending secondary school in Louisiana.
The recipient of the 2025 Empowering Voices Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.
Please send scholarship questions to info@tomenybest.com with the subject line “2025 Empowering Voices Scholarship.” Please note that scholarship questions will not be answered via phone, and applications must be submitted through the form to be considered.
To be considered, you must submit your application by March 31, 2025.
