THE DRIVEN COFFEE SCHOLARSHIP -

A small group of craftsmen from the Midwest joined together in Minneapolis, Minnesota to form Driven Coffee in order to pursue their shared passion for speciality coffee. To serve our consumers around the nation, we put our efforts into ethically sourcing, hand-roasting, and painstakingly brewing the greatest coffees.

We use a small batch Probat Roaster to manually regulate every step of the roasting process, allowing us to further create our distinctive blends and single origins. To guarantee that our consumers receive a consistent product that accentuates the subtle nuances of each and every bean, we maintain stringent quality control and cup our coffees endlessly. We stand out as a tiny artisan roaster committed to providing fresh, complex coffees in a world full of enormous commercial coffee giants.

At Driven, we think that a great cup of coffee may inspire an even bigger goal. To put this tenet into practice, we donate 5% of the proceeds from every web sale to groups that support societal and global positive change.

Driven to Change the World

At Driven Coffee, we are committed to helping both the local and global communities. For this reason, we provide 5% of every web sale to our partner charities.

SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS

MATT VASSAU

CREATOR | CEO

Matt held the position of VP of Business Development for an Espresso Services Company prior to starting Driven Coffee, where he developed connections with some of the biggest coffee producers in the nation. He made the decision in 2013 to combine his love of business, coffee, and doing good deeds to start Driven Coffee. When he’s not looking for the ideal cup of coffee, you can probably find him playing golf or hanging out with his loved ones.

DAN OKSNEVAD

CO-FOUNDER | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Dan first became interested in specialty coffee in 2009 while working for a newly established fair trade coffee organization. This quest took him to the coffee-growing regions of Central America, where he traced the route from hand-picked cherries to American coffeehouses. In 2014, Dan teamed up with Matt and contributed his business expertise and marketing acumen to the development of Driven Coffee. Dan, his wonderful wife, his two crazy boys, and their equally crazy Vizsla puppy reside in Chanhassen.

We are motivated to improve the world by providing solid, long-term partnerships and fair pricing to coffee farmers.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

At Driven Coffee, we are committed to helping both the local and global communities through scholarships. For this reason, we provide 5% of every web sale to our partner charities.

We are motivated to improve the world by providing solid, long-term partnerships and fair pricing to coffee farmers.

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ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP

All undergraduate applicants are invited to apply, regardless of their level of education (college, university, community college, trade school, etc.). The applicant must be enrolled in a college or university in the United States or Canada and must present documentation of their attendance, such as a transcript, declaration of major, letter of intent to enroll, etc., in addition to the required essay.

The recipients of the scholarships will be revealed on January 31, 2023.

The $500, $250, and $100 scholarships will be given out on January 31st, 2023, and a check will be sent to the college or university where the recipient is enrolled. The scholarship must be used to pay for the student’s tuition, academic costs, textbooks, school supplies, or other necessities for their education.

QUALIFYING

Driven Coffee reserves the right to grant the scholarship to a different candidate if the recipient does not fulfill all enrollment and/or eligibility requirements. The award’s recipients must be enrolled full-time at an American or Canadian college or university.

AWARD CRITERIA

Driven Coffee staff members will read and evaluate the essays. The three essays’ responses will determine which recipients are chosen. The scholarship will be given to the student applicant who best responds to the essay questions (the term “best” is up to the workers of Driven Coffee who will be examining the essay submissions, in contrast to the essays of other applicants). The Fall 2023 Scholarship application deadline is December 31, 2023, at 11:59 PM CST. No excuse will be given for accepting late entries.

AWARDED STUDENT

On or before January 31st, 2023, the students who have been chosen to receive the prize will be contacted by phone and email. The Driven Coffee website will list the scholarship awardees, and other Driven Coffee businesses may further publicize them (including but not limited to: social media, blog posts, and partner media outlets). Across numerous Driven Coffee properties, scholarship awardees from past years may also be highlighted.

Privacy of Application Information: The applications of individuals who were unsuccessful in receiving a scholarship grant will stay confidential, won’t be sold, and will only be utilized for this program. Only our internal staff members will review the applicant information. If a non-awarded applicant requests it after submission, Driven Coffee will permanently erase all personally identifiable information from that application in accordance with GDR compliance laws.