Additional Requirements Instructions
After you have completed the online ABFSE Undergraduate Scholarship Application form, you will receive an email confirmation. Please print out a copy of the confirmation and mail it along with the additional items listed below. Use the Additional Requirements Checklist to assist you in collecting the additional information required to complete your scholarship application. (Faxes will not be accepted).
Additional Requirements - Checklist and Instructions (PDF 49K)
Mail to:
Scholarship Committee
American Board of Funeral Service Education
3432 Ashland Avenue, Suite U
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Email Confirmation
Provide us with a printed copy of the email confirmation you receive after submitting the online application form.
D. Spouse Information
If your spouse files a separate tax return, you must provide a photocopy of page 1 of their last year’s tax return. Any Federal 1040 tax forms submitted must contain the name of the applicant to be considered.
I. Personal Essay
Submit a written document (typed presentation). This “essay” is extremely important as it should address your decision and choice to pursue a funeral service education. Please also include significant experiences and special people that have had an impact on this decision.
J. Letter of Recommendation
Submit a typed letter of recommendation from someone other than a faculty member or mortuary college official, family member or friend on appropriate letterhead stationary.
K. College Transcripts
Submit a copy of transcripts from every college you have attended (even though you may not have graduated). At least one of the transcripts must indicate that you have completed at least one complete term of study in funeral service or mortuary science.
L. Federal Tax Form 1040
a) If you are a dependent on your parents’ 1040, submit a copy of page one of their last year’s tax return. (OR)
b) If you are not a dependent on your parents’ 1040, submit a copy of page one of your last year’s tax return.
NOTE: Any Federal 1040 tax forms submitted must contain the name of the applicant to be considered.
NOTE: Your Application will not be eligible for consideration until we receive your package of attachments. Download the Attachment Checklist and Instructions (PDF 49K)
If you have any questions regarding your application, please email us at scholarships@abfse.org
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