ASPIREKids Strive Education Scholarship
Due: Deadline has passed
Amount: $250.00 - $1,500.00
Scholarship Information
ASPIREKids STRIVE Education Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to support youth who have demonstrated exceptional resilience by overcoming significant challenges during their childhood. Whether facing trauma, economic hardship, familial obstacles, health issues, or other adversities, these students have shown remarkable determination in pursuing their education and personal growth.
The scholarship aims to provide financial assistance for higher education to empower these young individuals as they continue their journey toward academic and life success. Applicants should share their story of perseverance, leadership, and why continuing their education is an important step in building resilience for their future.
Eligibility Criteria:
- High school seniors planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university or trade school.
- Demonstrated overcoming of personal challenges or adversities in childhood.
- A strong commitment to academic achievement and community involvement.
Award Amount: $250 - &1500
This scholarship celebrates the strength of character and the potential of those who have faced hardship, helping them take the next step toward a brighter future.
Scholarship Requirements
- High School Requirement:
- Golden Sierra High School, Charter, El Dorado High School, Independence Continuation, Mountain View High, Oak Ridge High School, Ponderosa High School, Union Mine High School, Mt. Tallac High, South Tahoe High School, Other - Private, John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills, Charter Community School Home Study Academy , Rite of Passage, Clarksville Charter (TK-12th), Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter , Cottonwood (TK-12th), American River Charter (TK-12), Charter Connections Academy (9th-12th), Charter University Prep (7th-12th), Charter College & Career Prep (7th -12th), Pacific Crest Academy , Divide High School (9th-12th), Elevated Digital Academy
- Financial Needs Requirement:
- Yes
- Considerations Not Applicable:
- GPA, Ethnicity, Gender, College Choice, Intended Career/Major
Required Documents
- General Application - qty 1 , Create a PDF of your general application from this website and upload it using the 'Scholarship Specific Application Link'. Click here.
- Letter of Recommendation (letters of recommendation must be signed by the recommender before upload) - qty 1
- Unofficial Transcript - qty 1 , Must obtain PDF from College & Career Center
- Essay - qty 1 , Topic: Describe the challenges you have overcome and why it's important for you to pursue higher education., Word Count: 300-500
- Financial Statement - qty 1 , Please click the link and complete the requested information then upload it to the "Uploaded documents section of this website. Click here.
Submission Details
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Additional Scholarship Information
The amount of the awarded scholarship will be made directly to the university, college, junior college, or trade school when possible. In all other circumstances, scholarships will be paid once the student has provided verification of enrollment from the respective college, university, community college, or trade school.