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The Pearson Futures Scholarship awards $10,000 to a legal resident of the 50 United States or District of Columbia who is at least 16 and is a current high-school junior or senior or college undergraduate. Applicants must attend a qualified U.S. school, plan to pursue an accredited U.S. degree during the 2026–2027 or 2027–2028 school years, provide a school official contact, and submit a 250–500 word response about their future goals, motivation, challenges, and how the scholarship would expand their opportunities.
The Pearson Futures Scholarship awards $10,000 (1 winner). It is sponsored by Pearson.
The deadline is August 31, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; High school; Undergraduate; Age 16+. 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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