DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council (NLC) Graduate Award
The Albert Baker Fund administers the Adventure Unlimited DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council (NLC) Graduate Award Program. This program is made possible through financial support from a generous anonymous donor. Limited funding is available for academic year 2024-2025, so apply early.
Please read carefully through the requirements below, then fill out the form to request your personal application link.
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We are here to help! Libby Scheiern, PhD
Scholarships and Student Success
Email: Libby.scheiern@albertbakerfund.org
🗓️ Application Deadlines
- Accepting Applications: May 15 – August 29
- Accepting Applications: November 1 – January 30
🧑🎓 Scholarships
DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council (NLC) Graduate Award
Graduates of the DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council (NLC) are eligible to apply for the NLC Graduate Award for up to 4 years of post-secondary education. Eligibility for this award ends 6 years after graduation from the NLC program. Graduates may also apply for the Albert Baker Scholarship if there is financial need.
* NLC and Congressional Award funds are available on an annual basis, dependent upon external funding.
Scholarship funds are made payable directly to the educational institution.
Jordan McClain, DiscoveryBound NLC Graduate
Majoring in International Studies at
California State University, Long Beach
✔️ Scholarship Requirements
- Open to DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council graduates in good standing as determined by DB NLC annually.
- Student must be enrolled in undergraduate courses at post-secondary educational institutions (including colleges, universities, community colleges, vocational or professional schools).
✍️ How to Apply for the NLC Graduate Award
Instructions:
- Request your personalized online application form.
- Write your student statement.
- Gather your confirmation of admittance or enrollment.
- Complete and submit your application by the deadline.
Note: NLC graduates may apply in addition for the Albert Baker Scholarship if there is financial need.
Lia Tenaya Senser, DiscoveryBound NLC Graduate
Majoring in Global Studies and Spanish at
Principia College, Elsah IL
👀 Gather Required Documents
Required documents must be saved as individual PDF files. Please gather all required documents prior to beginning the application.
☐ Student Statement
If you are a returning applicant, do not copy / paste your Statement from a previous year. You must write a new statement each year. We are interested in how you have grown in the past year. Please tell us about yourself, including your academic and non-academic interests. Share why you are furthering your education, your choice of career field, what you hope to accomplish with your education, and any future plans. Describe how you personally use Christian Science in your daily life, including specific examples. Include any other life circumstances you would like us to consider. The length of the essay should be one page, double-spaced, and no more than two pages. Label the top of your document with: Your Name, Date, School, Year in School, and NLC Graduation Date, if applicable.
☐ Letter of Enrollment / Acceptance of Admission or Course Schedule
First year students must provide a letter showing enrollment or acceptance of admission for the upcoming term at your accredited institution. Returning students must provide a course schedule for the upcoming term.
✋ Applications Are Currently Closed
Our next application period opens on November 1. Please begin gathering your required documents.