Marcus W. Viles Community Growth Scholarship – $2500 – Deadline: June 15, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
In order to qualify for the Marcus W. Viles Community Growth Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Attend or be accepted to attend an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States
- Have a GPA of at least 3.0
- Have legal residency or citizenship in the U.S.
- Adhere to all the terms and conditions of this scholarship
- Submit proof of enrollment, personal identification, and additional required documents via the form on this page
- Author an original 1,000-word essay on the topic provided below
The following people are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.
- Employees of Viles & Beckman, LLC and/or Viles & Beckman Foundation, Inc.
- Children of Viles & Beckman, LLC and/or Viles & Beckman Foundation, Inc. employees
- Applicants unwilling to be interviewed by representatives of Viles & Beckman Foundation, Inc. upon winning the award
- Applicants who have submitted the same essay or for multiple years in a row or for multiple scholarships
- Previous winners of the Marcus W. Viles Community Growth Scholarship
Scholarship Essay Topic
Please write an original, 1,000-word essay on the following topic.
What does your community mean to you? Discuss your commitment to both your school and the larger community. Provide examples of ways that you have benefited from and helped enrich the communities in which you are involved. This can include helping those who are injured or in need of assistance, volunteer work, tutoring, etc.
Scholarship Deadline
The deadline to apply is June 15, 2026.
Full details and application are available at: Marcus W. Viles Community Growth Scholarship | Viles & Beckman, LLC | $2,500 Award