The Kindred Life Thrive Education Award is intended for high school seniors who are parenting or pregnant ( and parenting by August) and are pursuing a course of education or vocational training that will help them become self-reliant. The goal of the award is to help minimize common barriers to continuing education such as cost of transportation, childcare, rent or lost wages.

APPLICATION OPENS: JANUARY 1.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1.

If you are a high school senior and a parent or pregnant (and parenting byAugust): 

• One, $1,500 award will be given annually to a parenting or pregnant high school senior each spring and will be paid directly to educational institution.

• Applicant must be:

  • A student at High School within Kindred Life's Service Area.

  • Able to present proof of admission to an institution of higher learning or trade school; and

  • United States Citizen or eligible non-citizen

• If you are a finalist, a video or in person interview is required for final determination

• A letter of recommendation from a teacher if you are in high school or a teacher or employer if you have graduated from high school

• A high school transcript

All recipients of the Kindred Life Thrive Education Award will be selected based upon the applicant's

• Potential for success;

• Financial need;

• Must be accepted at an accredited college/university/technical school

• Award is renewable for one additional year.

Award winner's must:

• Show your child's birth certificate to the Educational Committee Chair. (We will not keep or photocopy the certificate.)

• Maintain a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for award renewal

• Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester and demonstrate completion each semester -or- complete 

• Commit to a monthly phone meeting with a Kindred Life representative

• Participate in a promotional video or event