Let Your Light Shine Scholarship
Entrepreneurs have strong passions and big dreams, waking up each day with a purpose in mind and a goal to tackle.
These students are exceptional, focusing beyond sports or the classroom to work on creating a legacy. Succeeding in starting a business requires more than just an idea; it demands ambition, drive, and perseverance in the face of difficulty in order to overcome obstacles and change the world.
This scholarship seeks to support motivated students who dream of becoming entrepreneurs after completing their college education.
Any low-income high school senior or undergraduate student who has at least a 3.2 GPA and hopes to become an entrepreneur after college may apply for this scholarship if they are involved in volunteer work.
To apply, tell us how you plan to create a legacy, what type of business you hope to start, and how you shine your light.
How do you plan to create a legacy in your future? What type of business do you hope to create one day? In what ways do you shine your light?
Winners and Finalists
July 2024
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The application deadline is May 31, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jul 1, 2024.
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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 Jul 1, 2024. 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.