Tradition of Caring® Mortuary Science Scholarship
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Our funeral home is committed to excellence in funeral service education. We annually award $25,000 in scholarships to mortuary science students who demonstrate our core values of Excellence, Trust, Care and Growth.


This scholarship is open to:


  • All students enrolled in a mortuary science program during the upcoming school year.
  • High school seniors who intend to enroll in a mortuary science course of study.


Awards are for undergraduate study only and schools must be accredited with the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE).


Scholarships are awarded annually and will be paid directly to the recipient’s school. Our scholarship is open to all students pursuing a degree in mortuary science who will be enrolled during the upcoming school year, as well as high school seniors who intend to enroll in a mortuary science course of study. All applications must be submitted prior to the deadline.

To apply, you must provide:


  • Information about your history, education and community involvement.
  • A 500-word essay about why you chose the mortuary science profession and providing an example that demonstrates one of our Core Values.
  • One reference letter.
  • A transcript from your current educational institution.


Families rely on us for experience, understanding and integrity in their time of need. Our Tradition of Caring® scholarship program is a demonstration of our continued commitment to our industry and the communities we serve.


To apply, please visit https://www.newcomer.com/scholarship/.

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