Common Ground Scholarship Grant

Common Ground Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Foundation for Rural Service
Amount: US $9,000
Last Updated: November 23, 2025

Summary

The Common Ground Scholarship, awarded by the Foundation for Rural Service, supports high school seniors from rural communities across America with two $9,000 scholarships. Preference is given to students pursuing studies in environmental sustainability, social justice, telecommunications, or economic development. This initiative has provided over $1 million in scholarships, empowering rural students to enhance their communities with vital skills and experiences, thus fostering future leaders in various fields.

Overview

The foundation annually awards scholarships to an exceptional group of rural students for their first year of college or vocational school. All applicants require partnership with an NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association member company to be eligible. FRS has awarded over $1 million in scholarships since its inception; empowering rural students throughout the country to advance their communities with invaluable skill sets and experiences. Common Ground Scholarship The Common Ground Scholarship fund provides two $9,000 scholarships to high school seniors from rural communities across America. The scholarship gives preference to students pursuing studies related to environmental sustainability, social justice, telecommunications, or economic development.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. High school seniors from rural communities across America