Scholarship America Dream Award Grant

Scholarship America Dream Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Scholarship America Inc
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: November 05, 2025

Summary

The Scholarship America Dream Award, established by Scholarship America Inc, aims to eliminate financial barriers to higher education for students. This program supports U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and DACA recipients, who are at least 17 years old and pursuing their first degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. By partnering with various organizations, Scholarship America has provided over $5.7 billion in scholarships to millions, ensuring equitable access to education and fostering student success.

Overview

Scholarship America Inc Scholarship America is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating financial barriers to higher education and ensuring every student has the opportunity to achieve their academic goals. Founded in 1958, the organization has awarded more than $5.7 billion in scholarships to over 3.2 million students. By partnering with corporations, foundations, and educational institutions, Scholarship America designs and administers scholarship and student aid programs that make education more accessible, equitable, and sustainable for learners across the country. Mission: To eliminate financial barriers to educational success so that every student can pursue their dream. Vision: A world in which every student has access to the resources and support needed to learn, grow, and complete their education with manageable debt. Priorities Administering impactful, high-quality scholarship and tuition assistance programs that align with donor goals and student needs.Expanding access and affordability for underrepresented and underserved students through partnerships and community collaboration.Providing emergency aid and retention support to help students persist and complete their education successfully. Scholarship America Dream Award Scholarship America has established a scholarship program to help students planning to enroll or are currently enrolled in higher education programs (two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school). The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be at least 17 years of age. Please note high school seniors are not eligible.Be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA).Current college undergraduates who have completed at least one year of full-time undergraduate study who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2026-2027 academic year.Be studying to obtain their first Associate’s or first Bachelor’s degree.Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).Demonstrate financial need.