S3G Advisors NextGen Scholarship

Funded by
$5,000
1st winner$2,500
2nd winner$1,500
3rd winner$1,000
Open
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2025
Winners Announced
Jul 30, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate student
Race:
BIPOC
Field of Study:
STEM, business, or other disciplines with a strong problem-solving or innovation focus
Background:
First-generation college student
Location:
From the Midwest attending a Midwest state school

Today’s young entrepreneurs, tinkerers, and visionaries are the future of the world and will go far if they stick to their dreams.

However, the many challenges and obstacles that life prevents can cause even the most ambitious students to lose faith in their goals. Students from underestimated backgrounds, in particular, can face barriers that may seem insurmountable, such as financial limitations, social discrimination, and a lack of mentorship.

This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of students who plan to do big things by forging their own paths.

Any BIPOC undergraduate student who is a first-generation college student may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re from the Midwest and attending a Midwest state school and if they’re pursuing STEM, business, or other disciplines with a strong problem-solving or innovation focus.

The first-place winner will receive $2,500, followed by a $1,500 runner-up award, and a $1,000 award for the third-place student.

To apply, tell us about a problem you’re passionate about solving and when you first realized it was important to you.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published March 25, 2025
Essay Topic

Describe a problem you’re obsessed with solving. When did you first realize it was important to you?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jun 30, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jul 30, 2025.