Many scholarships understandably prioritize students who maintain strong academic standing, but life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes, individuals stumble during their first attempt at higher education and find themselves in need of a second—or even third—chance.

Unfortunately, students in this position often exhaust their financial aid, leaving them with limited opportunities to continue their education. Many students have the drive to begin again but lack the financial means to do so. Everyone deserves a chance to rewrite their story. A GPA doesn’t always capture a person’s potential, and with the right encouragement, they can thrive academically and personally.

This scholarship aims to support students who have faced significant obstacles in their educational journeys but refuse to give up.

Any low-income undergraduate student with a 2.5 GPA or below may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are facing a significant challenge, such as a mental health challenge, working full-time while enrolled, being a single parent, recovering from a personal crisis (such as illness, family loss, or other emergencies), being a first-generation college student, being an adult learner returning to school, having caregiving responsibilities, being a former student-athlete who didn’t receive athletic scholarships, or being a non-traditional student with interrupted education.

To apply, tell us why you’re pursuing higher education, what your long-term academic and professional goals are, what has changed in your educational situation, and why you believe second chances are important in life.

Donor Profile: Ceri Goff

Ceri Goff

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Second Chance Scholarship

Deadline: Oct 12, 2026