Chi Changemaker Scholarship
There are many teenagers who, despite their youth, have already made ripples of positive change in their communities and have dreams of making even bigger waves in the future.
From food insecurity and education inequities to environmental challenges and health disparities, many different issues affect schools, communities, and the world. Regardless of the specific cause, your passion and leadership are your greatest tools in creating a better future.
Created by Claire Chi, this merit-based scholarship supports students who demonstrate significant social impact and will continue being changemakers.
Any current high school student or 2026 graduate who is between the ages of 14-18 may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 3.5 GPA, will attend a four-year college, and have nonprofit or volunteering experience. Leadership experience is also valued.
To apply, tell us about a significant problem you have stepped up to address, what motivated you to take action, and how you would expand your work. Additionally, upload your resume.
Describe an issue in your community that you've taken the initiative to address. What motivated you to tackle this problem? What have you accomplished so far, and how would you expand your efforts?
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The application deadline is May 1, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 1, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 1, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
