Newcomer Funeral Service Group is committed to excellence in funeral service education. We annually award up to $30,000 in scholarships to mortuary science students who demonstrate the core values of Excellence, Trust, Care and Growth. This scholarship is open to:
- All students enrolled in or pursuing a degree in a mortuary science.
Awards are for undergraduate study only and all institutions must be accredited with the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE). Scholarships amounts vary from $1,000 to $5,000, are awarded annually and will be paid directly to the recipient’s institution. Recipients are selected from applicants who meet all eligibility requirements. Families rely on our funeral homes 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 that we serve.
To apply, you must provide:
- A Resume/CV which includes information about your history, education and community involvement
- A 500-word essay about why you chose the mortuary science profession and provide an example that demonstrates one of the Newcomer Core Values: Excellence, Trust, Care and Growth.
- One professional letter of reference. Suitable references may include a faculty member, former manager, senior leader, mentor, or coach.
- A transcript from your current educational institution.
Skills Required
- Enrollment in or pursuit of a degree in mortuary science
- Undergraduate study only at an ABFSE-accredited institution
- Resume or CV including history, education, and community involvement
- 500-word essay explaining choice of mortuary science and example demonstrating a Newcomer core value
- One professional letter of reference (faculty, manager, mentor, etc.)
- Transcript from current educational institution
What We Do
Newcomer Funeral Service Group is an independent, family-owned funeral, cremation and cemetery services provider headquartered in Topeka, Kansas. Operating funeral homes, crematories and cemeteries across multiple states, the company offers cremation and traditional funeral services, preplanning, grief support and memorial options while centralizing administrative functions to deliver ethical, affordable and high-quality personal service to families.
