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Steps For Change Scholarship

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$2,000

deadline Due: May 16, 2026

Eligibility

Steps For Change Scholarship, with an application deadline in May, offers 3 awards of $2000 each. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Steps For Change Scholarship is an income and merit-based scholarship awarded to high school seniors applying to a college or university to pursue their career goals. Students from low-income families are recognized for their capacity to lead and commitment to making a significant impact on communities. Award recipients must display academic excellence, exude passion in empowering the community, and exemplify a desire for continuous personal growth. Applicants must be of legal status in the United States and have a household income of less than $62,400 in 2024. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a faculty member or community leader. They must also submit a one-minute video answering the question: How would you value yourself? Please be sure to state your full name at the beginning of the video and submit the video via email. Applicants may also upload video to YouTube and send the link to the video. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.