The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship

Essay required

Need-based

Specific majors

Academic

Overview

The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship offers $5,000 to a student – graduate or undergraduate who demonstrates financial need, academic performance, and involvement in community/extracurricular activities. Special consideration will be given to students from marginalized communities related to race, color, sexual orientation, gender, socio-economically disadvantaged, and people with physical/mental disabilities. To apply, you must write two essays and submit a reference. Sound perfect to you? Apply!

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 June 10, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

oaaa.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

FAQ

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

Yes! But make sure to read each scholarship application's essay guidelines and requirements, and personalize your essay to each scholarship you apply to. Using the same essay for multiple applications can be a time-saver, but changing just a sentence or two can make a difference!

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it?

Financial need is determined by the information you enter into your FAFSA. It's the difference between how much it's going to cost you to go to college, your 'cost of attendance (COA)', minus how much of this cost can you / your family cover, your 'Expected Family Contribution (EFC)'. If your EFC is lower than your COA, you have financial need! If you're not sure about your EFC or COA, reach out to a Mos advisor for help!