UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

This is an award that has been offered to members of American Sokol (AS) since 1975. This award is funded through the American Future Sokol Leaders Fund. The Merit Award is designed to assist American Sokol members or the youth of a member in the pursuit of higher education. A person can apply for this award an unlimited number of times, but he/she can receive it only once. The American Sokol Merit Award is administered by the AS Education Committee.

 

The AS Education Committee is now accepting applications for the 2025 National Merit Award. Eligible students are those who are planning a full-time course program (at least 12 hours per semester or equivalent) at a two-year or four-year trade school, college, or university. The amount to be awarded is $1000 per student. Applicants may apply during any year of their studies. The selections are made by the AS Education Committee and then approved by the AS Executive Board. The AS Education Committee will consider the following criteria in selecting the candidates for their recommendation to the AS Executive Board:

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• Cultural and Educational Activities

• Unit Participation

• District and National Participation

• Board of Instruction Participation

• Community and Extracurricular Activities

• Personal Essay

• Overall leadership/letter of recommendation

 

 

Completed application, essay, and letter of recommendation must be received via e-mail at education@americansokol.org by May 1, 2025.

 

Assistance with the application process may be obtained by contacting your district or unit educational director.