Discover three unique scholarship opportunities, including my very own, designed to support low-income high school students. Uncover these hidden gems and learn how to make your application stand out.
Keywords: under-the-radar scholarships, low-income high school students, scholarship opportunities, financial support, education funding
#1 The Boundless Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Application Type: 400 - 600 Word Essay
Eligibility Requirements:
Education Level: High school senior
Financial Status: Low-income
Background: Has overcome adversity (poverty, homelessness, etc.)
GPA: 3.0 or greater
Any low-income high school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA who is hardworking, curious, resilient, and has overcome adversity may apply for this scholarship. To apply, tell us how your experience with poverty and/or homelessness has impacted your mindset of overcoming adversity.
#2 The Equal Opportunity Scholarship
Amount: $500
Application Type: Essay
Eligibility Requirements:
Education Level: High school senior
Financial Status: Low-income
Background: Highly motivated student
GPA: 2.0 or greater
The $1,000 Equal Opportunity Scholarship exists to support two motivated high school, undergraduate, or graduate school students who want to improve their lives and the lives of the people around them.
#3 College Jumpstart Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Application Type: General form plus essay (250 words or less)
Eligibility Requirements:
Education Level: 10-12th Grade
Merit-Based Scholarship
The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education.