Trail's End offers an easy process for redeeming your scholarship funds. Follow these steps to ensure a successful payout to your college, university, vocational, or technical school.
Step 1: Access Scholarship Resources
To begin the scholarship redemption process, you will need to locate the necessary resources:
Scholarship Payout Form: Download the official scholarship payout form from Trail's End. This form is crucial for initiating the payout process.
Scholarship Program Terms: Review the scholarship terms and conditions available on the official scholarship information page to confirm your eligibility and understand submission deadlines.
Step 2: Prepare Required Documents
Gather the following materials to complete your application:
High School Transcript: Ensure it clearly displays your graduation date.
Letter of Recommendation: Obtain a letter from an educator or Scout leader who can speak to your achievements and character.
One-Page Essay: Write an essay detailing the impact Scouting has had on your life.
Class Schedule: Provide a copy of your current class schedule showing credits being taken at the qualifying educational institution (college, university, vocational or technical school).
Completed Scholarship Payout Form: This form, as mentioned previously, serves as the official request document.
Social Security Number (SSN): If your scholarship award exceeds $2,000, include your full SSN on the form to comply with tax reporting regulations. For awards under $2,000, you are only required to provide the last four digits of your SSN. This streamlined requirement helps to ensure your privacy while still meeting verification needs.
Step 3: Submit Your Documents
Once you’ve gathered the required items, you may submit them to [email protected]
Submission Deadlines and Timing
Submission deadlines:
June 15
December 15
Payout timing:
Payments are sent directly to the educational institution
Processing takes 4–6 weeks after the submission deadline- Payment checks are typically mailed on approximately July 15 for mid-year submissions and January 15 for end-year submissions.