Scholarship America
Essential Visionaries Scholarship
The Essential Visionaries Fund provides financial assistance to students working toward a degree or certificate in education, counseling, social work, psychology, or pre-nursing/nursing. The program prioritizes applicants with the greatest financial need.
Award
Up to $50,000
Deadline
April 15 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due April 15 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 2.5
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Who is eligible
- Must be a high school senior, high school graduate, or current college undergraduate in the United States
- Must plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year
- Must be seeking a degree or certificate in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Nursing/Pre-Nursing
- Applicants pursuing education, counseling, social work, or psychology must demonstrate commitment to working within the K-12 system
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status individuals are eligible to apply
How to apply
- Navigate to the official Scholarship America portal for the Essential Visionaries scholarship.
- Complete and submit the application by the April 15 deadline.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/essentialvisionaries/
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