2026-2027 BetterLife National Scholarship Application
Introduction
BetterLife members may apply for BetterLife’s National Scholarship benefit consisting of up to 61 scholarships.
Description
One (1) $10,000 Presidential Scholarship awarded to a deserving BetterLife member.
Nine (9) $5,000 annual scholarships awarded to deserving BetterLife members.
One (1) $5,000 Bradley Family Scholarship, donated by BetterLife Board Director Mary Bradley and her family.
Fifty (50) $1,000 annual scholarships awarded to deserving BetterLife members.
Returning adult students (enrolled full-time), undergraduate degree students, graduate degree students, associate degree students, and accredited trade and technical school certificate students are ALL encouraged to apply.
Recipients of other BetterLife scholarships – member group, district, or state – are eligible for these BetterLife National Member Scholarships.
Qualifications
BetterLife Member (insured life on policy or annuity owner).
BetterLife Member Group involvement (if applicable).
Volunteerism in your local community.
Members are eligible to win the $10,000 annual scholarship once.
Members are eligible to win the $5,000 and $1,000 scholarships a maximum of two times. Members must apply each year. Previous winners are eligible.
Applicant must be accepted or attending as a full-time student, each semester at a College/University or Vocational/Technical Institution for the entire 2026/2027 school year. A copy of the verification must be included.
Recipients of other BetterLife Scholarships: branch/lodge, district, or state, are eligible for the National Scholarship.
Checks will be mailed directly to the school to apply funds towards tuition, books, and incidentals.
Selection Process
Submit a video and essay giving a compelling personal statement highlighting four components. Each component will be scored based on how effectively you communicate and support why you should be chosen for a scholarship. Please see the four components below:
Passion for your field of study.
Future career goals.
Community Engagement and future intent to give back to your Community, or BetterLife Member Group (if applicable) and seek future Leadership opportunities.
Financial need (a quick rundown of your family’s ability to help financially support your education – any extenuating circumstances that could be affecting your family’s finances, such as medical issues or job loss).
BetterLife is a member-owned life insurance company that offers reliable protection, friendly service, and knowledgeable guidance, all with you and your loved ones in mind. We love what we do, and we are passionate about making a difference in our communities.
At BetterLife:
Our members come first. As a member-owned organization, we are committed to building trustworthy relationships, focusing on what’s best for you and your family, and delivering service in a caring, friendly and helpful way.
We know you and your community. As your local community life insurer, we care about what’s most important to you, your family, and your community.
Supporting your community is what we do. Through volunteerism, fundraising, and social events, we help you make a difference where it counts most to you.
We are here for you today and tomorrow. We have been passionately protecting families for more than a century. We are financially strong, and we will be here when you need us most.