Two Ten Scholarships
Since 1969, Two Ten Footwear Foundation has awarded over $27 million in college scholarships to footwear industry employees and children of footwear employees. Two Ten scholarships help make college more affordable for footwear families. Scholarships are renewable annually for up to four years. Although other factors are considered, including character and academic record, Two Ten scholarships are needs-based and financial need is the most heavily weighted criterion when applications are reviewed. If you have been employed in the American footwear industry for a minimum of two years or if you are the dependent child of someone who has been employed in the American footwear industry for at least two years, you are eligible to apply for a Two Ten scholarship.
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year can be submitted from December 1, 2022 through April 1, 2023
Higher Education Scholarships
Two Ten offers footwear employees and their families scholarships for two- or four-year undergraduate programs. Two Ten Higher Education Scholarships are available to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements (they must have worked in the American footwear industry for at least two years or be the dependent child of someone who has worked in the American footwear industry for at least two years). Awards are made based on demonstrated financial need, academic performance and personal character. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited two or four-year college, university, nursing or vocational/technical school for full or part-time study are welcome to apply. Awards of up to $4,000 annually are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Higher Education Scholarship application
Eligibility Requirements
- Higher Education scholarship applicants must have a minimum of two years employment in the footwear industry (1,000 hours over two years) and be members of the community in good standing
- Applicant must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Applicant must be enrolled or be about to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year institution (a college, university, vocational/technical school, or nursing school)
Timeline
- New Applications Open: December 1, 2022
- Renewal Applications Open: January 4, 2023
- Deadline: Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2023
- Deadline for Employee Program Verification: April 8, 2023
- Notification of Selection: June 2023
- Disbursement of Funds: August 2023
Renewal Scholarship EligibilitY REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the above-noted requirements, applicants must upload a current college transcript and maintain a 2.5 GPA or above.
PLEASE NOTE: All information must be submitted electronically. Any information sent physically to Two Ten or ISTS will not be attached, therefore marking the application as incomplete.
Questions? For more information about this program or questions about your application, visit ISTSprogramsupport.com where Program Support Agents are available to assist you via live chat and email Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST.
If you have questions about a current application or award please email twoten@applyists.com or visit the FAQ page.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Footwear Warriors Higher Education Scholarship
The Footwear Warriors Scholarship Fund was developed exclusively for military veterans, or children of military veterans working in the footwear industry.
“We live in a great country made safe by Veterans who have served us well in incredibly trying and sensitive times around the world. It’s our collective responsibility to give them something in return, to prepare them for life after service. That’s why we launched this fund and encourage others to donate and help make a difference in the lives of our Veterans.”
Kevin Donahue, Chairman, Quabaug Charitable Foundation
The Footwear Warriors Scholarship was designed to promote vocational and higher education among Veterans currently employed, or returning to work in the footwear industry after their tour of duty.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ employment in the footwear industry (1,000 hours over two years)
- Applicant must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Applicant must be a Veteran, or a child of a veteran
- Applicant must be enrolled or about to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college, university, vocational/technical school or nursing school
If you have further questions about our Scholarship Program, please contact ISTS.
Timeline
- New Applications Open: December 1, 2022
- Renewal Applications Open: January 4, 2023
- Deadline: Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2023
- Deadline for Employee Program Verification: April 8, 2023
- Notification of Selection: June 2023
- Disbursement of Funds: August 2023
Renewal Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
In addition to our above-noted requirements, applicants must upload a current college transcript and maintain a 2.5 GPA or above.
PLEASE NOTE: All information must be submitted electronically. Any information sent physically to Two Ten or ISTS will not be attached, therefore marking the application as incomplete.
National Shoe Travelers Higher Education Scholarships
The National Shoe Travelers (NST) Scholarship Fund for higher education is open to NST members in good standing within the association, who meet the eligibility requirements cited below. This scholarship fund is available to NST members, their children or grandchildren. The NST scholarship awards will be based on financial need in addition to academic performance and personal character.
Recipients will be awarded up to $5,000 a year and these awards are renewable for up to four years of higher education. A total of up to $20,000 during the course of four years can be earned. The recipient must renew their scholarship each year and the NST member must continue to be in good standing with the National Shoe Travelers.
Eligibility Requirements:
- NST scholarship applicants must have a minimum of two years’ employment in the footwear industry (1,000 hours over two years) and be members in good standing
- Applicant must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Applicant must be enrolled or about to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college, university, vocational/technical school or nursing school
If you have further questions about our Scholarship Program, please contact ISTS.
Timeline
- New Applications Open: December 1, 2022
- Renewal Applications Open: January 4, 2023
- Deadline: Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2023
- Deadline for Employee Program Verification: April 8, 2023
- Notification of Selection: June 2023
- Disbursement of Funds: August 2023
Renewal Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
In addition to our above-noted requirements, applicants must upload a current college transcript and maintain a 2.5 GPA or above.
PLEASE NOTE: All information must be submitted electronically. Any information sent physically to Two Ten or ISTS will not be attached, therefore marking the application as incomplete.
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Congratulations 2022-2023 Two Ten Scholars!
We’re proud to announce our current class of Two Ten Scholars.
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