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Current high-school students in grades 10 through 12, college students, or anyone planning to enter college within 12 months who are U.S. citizens or legal residents may apply for the College JumpStart Gratitude Scholarship. Financial need, grades, and test scores are not considered.
One $1,000 merit-based award is available.
Answer one gratitude-themed personal-statement prompt in 250 words or less.
The College JumpStart Gratitude Scholarship awards $1,000.
The deadline is June 30, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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