Your next chapter shouldn't wait on
your bank account.
The Future Leaders Scholarship funds tuition, mentorship, and a four‑year support network for students who are ready to lead — not just the ones with the highest GPA in the room.
See if you qualify
Three quick questions. No account, no commitment.
Three of the 1,200+ leaders we've funded.
Four steps between here and an offer letter.
Every applicant follows the same straight line — check eligibility, apply, interview, hear back. No hidden rounds, no surprise requirements.
Check eligibility
Answer three questions about your grade level, GPA, and focus area to confirm you're a fit before you invest any time.
Submit your application
A four‑part form covering your background, academics, and a short written reflection — built to take under 20 minutes.
Interview with a mentor
Every finalist gets a 20‑minute conversation with a current mentor, not a panel of strangers. Pick a slot that works for you.
Get your decision
Offers go out within 10 business days of your interview, with award details and your first mentor match attached.
More than a check. A four‑year runway.
Recipients get funding that renews as they perform — plus the structure and people that make it easier to actually finish what they start.
Per year, renewable
Automatically renews for up to four years as long as recipients maintain a 3.0 GPA and stay enrolled full‑time. No re‑application required.
1:1 mentorship
Matched with a mentor in your field for the full four years — not just onboarding week.
Alumni network
Standing invite to a 1,200‑strong network of past recipients across every major industry.
Career launch fund
A one‑time $1,500 stipend for a summer internship, research stint, or licensing exam.
No re‑application
One application covers all four years of funding — you reapply for nothing.
Who this scholarship is actually for.
We built the criteria to catch students who get overlooked by GPA‑only programs. If most of these describe you, you're a strong candidate.
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High school junior, senior, or first‑year college student
Currently enrolled full‑time or admitted to start within the next 12 months.
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Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
We weight leadership and growth alongside grades — a 4.0 isn't required.
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Demonstrated financial need
Determined by household income or FAFSA/CSS Profile results — no asset thresholds.
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A record of showing up for others
Through a club, job, family responsibility, or community role — formal titles aren't required.
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U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Enrolling at an accredited nonprofit college or university in the fall term.
Cohort deadline
The 2027 cohort closes once 150 complete applications are received or on the date below, whichever comes first.
Four short steps. About 18 minutes.
Save‑as‑you‑go — you can leave and pick back up from the link we email you after step one.
Application received.
We've emailed a confirmation with your application number. If you move to the interview round, you'll get a scheduling link within 5 business days.
The interview is a conversation, not a test.
20 minutes, one mentor
No panels. You'll talk with a single mentor working in a field close to yours.
You pick the slot
Morning, evening, or weekend — pick whatever fits around school and work.
Done by video, 5 minutes early
A link is sent 24 hours ahead with three quick prompts to think over beforehand.
They started exactly where you are.
Three recipients from the last two cohorts, on what actually changed after the offer letter.
The mentor match mattered more than the money. I had someone to call before every big decision for four years straight.
I almost didn't apply because my GPA felt "too average." The eligibility checker told me otherwise in under a minute.
The interview felt like a real conversation. My mentor still checks in every semester, two years later.
Questions we get most.
Correct — checking eligibility, submitting an application, and interviewing are free at every stage. We're funded by partner foundations, not applicant fees.
Yes. College freshmen who are still within their first two semesters of full‑time enrollment are eligible to apply for the current cohort.
Every complete applicant receives a status update by email within 10 business days of the cohort closing, whether or not you advance to interview.
Not for the initial application. If you're selected as a finalist, we'll request one letter from a teacher, coach, or supervisor ahead of your interview.
You'll get a one‑semester grace period with a check‑in from your mentor before any renewal decision is affected.
Applications close March 15. Start now, finish in 18 minutes.
You can save your progress after step one and come back anytime before the deadline.
Start my application