ORLANDO, Fla. — The third application window for the onePULSE Foundation’s scholarships will open Dec. 1.

The nonprofit foundation was established after the Pulse nightclub shooting on June 12, 2016 to honor and preserve the legacy of those killed, and to create a sanctuary of hope.

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The foundation awards 49 scholarships annually with each up to $10,000 to an accredited institution of higher learning including career and technical schools.

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onePULSE said it considers many factors when assessing scholarship applicants, including the applicant’s personal story, financial need or independence, strong academic or self-improvement interest and proven track record of leadership, community involvement or work experience.

The scholarship application deadline is Jan. 31. Recipients will be notified in the spring.

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For more information about the scholarship campaign, contact onePULSE Foundation at 407-775-4611 ext. 413 or gk@onepulsefoundation.org.

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