The application period for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens. The application period for Foundation scholarships begins around Thanksgiving. Last weekday of the month is the deadline for most other scholarships. Scholarship committee members convene, discuss applications, develop scholarship award recommendations and forward these recommendations to the Foundation for processing. Awards are paid directly to the educational institution, provided the student has submitted all requested documents to the Foundation. Applicants for scholarships are typically notified whether or not they have been selected. The last weekday of the month is the deadline for most K-12 non-academic (e.g. music lessons, camp) scholarships. OCTOBER NOVEMBER MARCH APRIL TO MAY FEBRUARY MAY TO JULY AUGUST TO SEPTEMBER 7 SCHOLARSHIP HANDBOOK