2027 Mortuary Science Scholarship Program

About the role

Service Corporation International’s Scholarship Program celebrates outstanding mortuary science students who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and a commitment to a career in funeral service. Each year, the program awards 25 scholarships totaling over $96,000 to support future generations of funeral service professionals and create career opportunities for talented students.

Eligibility Criteria

• Enrolled in a college or university funeral service or mortuary science program accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE).
• Actively enrolled at the time of the scholarship application deadline.
• If selected as a finalist, remain actively enrolled in an ABFSE-accredited program at the time of the scholarship event in March 2027.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Not have previously received an SCI Mortuary Science Scholarship.

Application Components

• Personal Essay: 250–300 word statement describing what your generation of funeral service professionals hopes to contribute or change and the role you hope to play. Only the first 300 words will be judged.
• Short Answer Responses: 100-word response addressing:
  • One piece of constructive criticism that has helped you grow.
  • Beyond technical knowledge, what quality do you believe families need most from a funeral service professional?
  • Complete and explain: “People can count on me to __________.”
• Resume: Professional resume reflecting work experience, volunteer events, and/or community involvement.
• Official Transcript: Submit an official transcript with your cumulative GPA by January 15, 2027. Newly enrolled students without Fall 2026 grades should attach the most recent transcript. Transcripts must be emailed to Campus.Relations@sci-us.com or mailed to:

  SCI Mortuary Science Scholarship
  1929 Allen Parkway
  Houston, TX 77019

AI Policy

Applicants must not use AI tools to write essays or short answer responses. AI may be used only for basic proofreading or grammar assistance. Responses must authentically reflect the applicant’s own ideas, examples, and experiences.