2026 Mortuary Science Scholarship Program

As part of its vision to promote excellence in funeral service, the Service Corporation International Scholarship Program supports 25 outstanding mortuary science students annually, with over $96,000 in scholarship awards.This program demonstrates the Company’s commitment to:• Recognizing students with exceptional leadership potential who are dedicated to a career in the funeral profession• Providing financial support to future generations of funeral service professionals• Creating career opportunities for talented mortuary science studentsREGISTERClick “Apply” to begin the application process and create your account. Please be sure to remember your username and password as you will be permitted to save your progress and return to your application. Qualified applicants must meet the below criteria: • Be enrolled in a college or university program which has received accreditation from the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE)• Enrolled at the time of the scholarship deadline• Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher• Cannot be a former recipient of the SCI Mortuary Science scholarshipIf chosen as a finalist, applicant must also be enrolled at the time of the scholarship event in March 2026.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The application process includes uploading an essay, resume, and video submission. You can save a partial application, but it is recommended that you have your resume, essay and video link ready when you begin your application. (At the end of the Fall semester, an official transcript will need to be submitted to Campus.Relations@sci-us.com as the final piece of the application.)

Essay

Write a 250-300 word personal statement describing:

Prompt: Share a defining moment that deepened your commitment to the death care profession and affirmed the meaningful impact this field has on the lives of others.

*Essay submissions will be judged on the first 300 words. Any essays exceeding 300 words will not be considered in entirety.

Video Submission

Provide a videotape response addressing the below required question. Your entire video, answering both questions, should be at least 3 minutes but no more than 4 minutes in length. Any content exceeding 4 minutes will not be reviewed. All video content should be professional in context, and should be filmed in a professionally staged environment. Once you have successfully completed your video, upload it to www.youtube.com and provide the link here. (Please be sure to make your video “unlisted”).

Required Question: What is a personal challenge you have overcome? How did it shape your character and influence your goals?

Tips for filming your video:

• Before uploading your video, review for adequate lighting, volume, absence of background noises, and overall quality.
• Get started on your video well in advance of the application deadline.
• Introduce yourself and identify the mortuary science school you are enrolled in and are currently attending.
• Partner with a professor, family member, or friend to produce your video message.
• While filming, use a tripod for stability or position your camera on a hard surface.
• When answering a question, restate the question in your answer so those viewing are clear about your topic.
• While practicing your answers, practice it out loud, noticing your body posture, facial expressions, and tone of voice.
• Do not discuss with other students who may be applying to the scholarship, the content of your video or application responses.
• When uploading your video to YouTube be sure to make it "unlisted", so only those you share the link with can view it. Instructions on making your video “unlisted” can be found here.

Resume

Please submit your professional resume. Your resume should reflect your work experience, volunteer events you have participated in and/or your community involvement. Your resume will not be submitted for employment opportunities without your knowledge.

Transcript

At the end of your completed 2025 Fall semester, you will need to secure a copy of your official transcript with your cumulative grade point average. If you are a newly enrolled student and have not received a transcript with your grades, please attach the last official transcript from your previous school.

Please request this copy of your official Fall 2025 transcript by January 10, 2026.

Official transcripts must be emailed to Campus.Relations@sci-us.com through an official third-party or from a school official. (preferred method)

Official transcripts in sealed envelopes can also be mailed to:

SCI Mortuary Science Scholarship

1929 Allen Parkway

Houston, TX 77019

Transcripts must be received by January 14, 2026 to be considered eligible for a scholarship.

REVIEW

Before clicking "SUBMIT", ensure you have successfully completed your application and uploaded your personal statement, resume and the URL to your uploaded Youtube video.

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