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One high-achieving student with a diagnosed mental illness and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher who is accepted into a four-year college or full-length trade school may apply. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually.
Email your transcript, acceptance letter, one letter of recommendation, and a 250 to 500 word essay on your long-term personal and professional goals to erik@prochnowfoundation.org during the January 1 through April 30 application window.
The Prochnow Foundation recognizes students who excel academically while managing mental health challenges.
The The Prochnow Foundation Scholarship awards $1,000 (1 winner).
The deadline is April 30, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: High school; GPA 3.5+; 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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