Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The College JumpStart Show Grit Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition -- financial need is not considered -- that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that you share your thanks for when someone has done something kind for you.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
College JumpStart Gratitude Scholarship offers $1,000 to help you with your studies.
Eligibility
Our eligibility requirements are straightforward:
- Current student (high school 10th-12th or college) or planning to enter college within the next 12 months
- U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Financial need is not considered nor are grades or test scores
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Jun 2025
Please answer ONE of the following questions in 250 words or less.
(1) Describe a time someone has done something for you and how this has helped you grow. -OR-
(2) Write about something that you are thankful for and its significance in shaping who you are. -OR-
(3) Write about the topic of your choice.
Your personal statement will be judged on its content not your writing style. Please focus on the substance of your answer. And remember the words of Thomas Jefferson who said, "The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do." Good luck!