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3 Scholarships Valued at $5,000 Each

Available to students attending accredited colleges and universities in the United States.

2025 Winners

Frank Clavelle III

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Frank Clavelle III is a Presidential Student Ambassador and architecture student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. As the founder of several community-led initiatives, he has mentored youth through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, built homes with Habitat for Humanity, and led DEI efforts as Vice President of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students. Frank has also served as a College Senator and participated in cultural outreach at his university. His global perspective was deepened through study abroad programs in Paris and Seoul and a panel presentation at Sorbonne University. Frank’s work in Washington D.C. and his current internship with a civil and human rights organization underscore his commitment to equity, education, and service. He hopes to become UL’s first Rhodes Scholar and work at the intersection of civil rights and international human rights.

Brittanie Reynaud

LSU Eunice

Brittanie Reynaud is a full-time Associate of Science in Nursing student at LSU Eunice and a mother of four. Despite her full plate, she volunteers each semester – hosting bingo at local nursing homes, participating in events like the Crawfish Étouffée Cook-off and vet clinic fundraisers, and helping sonography students and new nurses through clinical demonstrations. Her goal is to pursue a career in critical care or community health nursing and extend her service beyond hospital walls through outreach, education, and advocacy. Brittanie’s commitment to health equity, mentorship, and community resilience defines her approach to both nursing and motherhood. She believes that service creates a ripple effect – and she’s already inspiring the next generation through her actions.

Charles Pittner

Texas A&M University

Charles Pittner is an Agribusiness major at Texas A&M University and the founder of Charlie’s Kids-4-Kids Coat Drive, a grassroots project he started at just six years old. Over the past 13 years, his initiative has collected and distributed more than 9,500 coats to families across Lubbock and surrounding communities. With the help of ten local business partners and a deep commitment to service, Charles has provided warmth and hope to thousands. His favorite moment each year is handing out coats at a local elementary school, where he’s reminded of the power of gratitude and generosity. Charles plans to use his education in agriculture to further uplift communities through sustainable, people-first solutions, continuing a lifelong mission to help others.

About the Scholarship

The Space to Succeed Scholarship from The Storage Center aims to empower students who actively contribute to their communities and aspire to pursue higher education.

By recognizing and supporting students dedicated to service, growth, and leadership, this scholarship reflects a commitment to nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. The scholarship supports students who volunteer, uplift their communities, and seek financial aid to achieve their career dreams through education.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
  • Applicants must be a legal U.S. resident.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university for the Fall 2025 term.

Application Requirements

  • Essay: Submit a 500-800 word essay.
  • Topic: Demonstrate your commitment to your local community and explain how your education will help you continue and expand this impact. The essay serves as a reflection of the applicant’s dedication, initiative, and vision for the future.
  • Photo: Applicants must submit a photo with their entry. This photo will be used when winners are posted on the scholarship website and promoted on social media.

Application Timeline

  • Open Date

    April 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. CT.

  • Deadline

    May 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT.

  • Winners Will Be Announced

    on or around June 30, 2025.

How to Apply

  • Complete the Online Application Form: Applicants must fill out the official application form available on The Storage Center’s website during the open submission period.
  • Write and Submit an Essay: The essay should be 500-800 words and focus on community engagement, volunteerism, and how education will further support the applicant’s ability to create positive change.
  • Upload a Photo: Each applicant must submit a photo along with their application. This photo will be used to highlight winners on the scholarship website and social media.
  • Submit Before the Deadline: Ensure all materials are submitted before May 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT to be considered. Late applications will not be accepted.

Scholarship Application Form

The 2025 application deadline has passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Storage Center's The Space to Succeed Scholarship supports college and university students who actively volunteer, uplift their communities, and seek financial aid to pursue their career dreams through higher education. It is not a traditional need-based or achievement-based scholarship. Instead, winners are selected based on their 500-800 word essay, which highlights their commitment to their local community and how their education will help them continue making a positive impact. Three (3) students attending accredited U.S. colleges or universities will each receive a $5,000 award.

We will accept applications starting at 8:00 a.m. CT on April 1, 2025. The application period will end on May 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Recipients will be announced around June 30, 2025.

No, applications are free.

No, you must submit your application through the online form above during the submission period.

In order to be fair to all applicants, we do not accept applications submitted after the application deadline. Please be sure to start and submit your application early to avoid missing the May 31, 2025 deadline.

The funds from the 2025 The Space to Succeed Scholarship are to be used for qualified education expenses. This includes tuition, required fees, books, and course-specific supplies.

Please use this online form with any scholarship-related questions.

Scholarship Rules & Conditions

  • Usage of Funds: Scholarship funds can only be used for qualified education expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, and course materials.
  • Disbursement: The funds are paid directly to the educational institution on behalf of the student.
  • Non-Transferable: Scholarships are non-transferable and must be used by the applicant.
  • Verification: Winners may be required to provide proof of enrollment and other documentation to confirm eligibility.
  • Read official scholarship rules here.