Clara Abbott - Eligibility

Eligibility

Dependent children (24 years of age or younger as of the application deadline) of regular full-time or regular part-time employees with at least 12 months of service are eligible to apply for a Clara Abbott scholarship.
An employee who elects an unpaid leave of absence is not eligible. This does not apply fo FMLA.
Dependent children are defined as natural or legally adopted children, stepchildren, legal wards and children/dependents of Abbott-registered domestic partners. In most cases, the children are living with, primarily supported by and claimed by the employee on their IRS Form 1040 Income Tax documents. Click here to learn more.
Dependent children of retirees are also eligible.
Former employees are not eligible.
Scholarships are awarded based on evaluation of a family’s financial need.
The applicant should be attending school to obtain their first undergraduate degree. If the applicant has obtained their first undergraduate degree, then they are not eligible to apply.
Scholarships are awarded by school year. Graduate students are NOT eligible.
Students must plan to attend school during the school year for which they apply for a Clara Abbott scholarship.
Scholarships do not cover the costs of room and board or transportation.
Applicants must reapply each year.
Abbott employees and their spouses are not eligible for scholarships.