Sears Scholarships for Post-Secondary Students

Sears/Kmart/DECA Scholarship

• This scholarship is for Kmart and Sears associates who are DECA members. They are eligible to win $1,000 scholarships. The scholarship is based on the associate's scholastic record, DECA activities, Sears/Kmart experience and leadership ability. Associates can use their scholarships to provide funding for any college or university they attend. They must majoring in retail merchandising, marketing, management or marketing education. More than one student from the same school can apply for this scholarship. The application process includes filling out an application, submitting the application to DECA, along with proof of employee status, three letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores and examples of leadership ability.

  DECA Inc.
  1908 Association Drive
  Reston, Virginia 20191
  703-860-5000
  deca.org

Sears Craftsman Scholarship

• This scholarship helps high school students continue their education at the post-secondary level. The Sears Craftsman Scholarship goes to those students who show proof of academic achievement, citizenship, extracurricular activities, community service and work experience. Even though Sears funds these scholarships, the Youth and Education Services department of the National Hot Rod Association administers them. There are 20 $1,000 scholarships and one $25,000 scholarship awarded to students annually. Three of these students are from the seven geographical locations of the National Hot Rod Association, including the 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The application process includes submitting an application, two letters of recommendation, an official high school transcript and one or more photos of the applicant participating in an activity that relates to his or her career goals.

  Sears Craftsman Scholarship
  NHRA Youth & Education Services
  2035 Financial Way
  Glendora, California 91741
  626-250-2208
  nhra.org

Sears Fashion Merchandising Scholarship

• Sears also has a scholarship for students who are studying fashion merchandising. This scholarship awards students who have academic excellence or are involved with their communities. Students can use this scholarship at colleges or universities for their tuition or room and board. To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an application, letters of recommendation and an essay and participate in an interview.

  Sears Holdings Corp.
  3333 Beverly Road
  Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179
  847-286-8371
  aboutsears.com