Red Tab Scholars

History

In 2008, the Red Tab Foundation established a scholarship program to assist Levi Strauss & Co. employees' children who have enrolled in two to four-year college or accredited vocational programs. These dependents' scholarships, renewable for up to three additional years, have been awarded to almost 300 students in 16 countries around the world including Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Hungary, India, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Turkey, and the United States.

The program, funded in part by a one million dollar gift from Bob and Colleen Haas, is a terrific supplement to the Foundation's emergency aid and asset-building programs. Operated by Scholarship Management Services, its number one criteria is demonstration of need (75%) followed by merit (25%). To date, more than $1,041,880 has been funded to support employees and their families' futures.

How to Apply

Applications for the 2012 program may be submitted online between March 1- April 26, 2012. Application forms and "frequently asked questions" in nine languages are available by clicking here.

Words and Pictures: A Few of our Red Tab Scholars

Phillipines

Major: Engineering
“This scholarship is a blessing to me and is enabling me to complete my education.”
Canada

Major: Finance
“I am grateful for the generosity of the people who realize how financially difficult a university education can be.”
Hungary

Major: Nursing
“My dream to become a nurse will come true because of your help.”
United States

Major: Veterinary
“It is a great plus knowing this money will be here with the cost of gas rising every day and the cost of tuition going up each year.”
Hungary

Major: Tourism and Hospitality
“My parents are proud of me for earning a Red Tab Scholarship and and I will study at my best level.”