FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Students with big potential but limited resources. We welcome applicants from low‑income families, underrepresented or minority backgrounds, first‑generation students, foster youth, and anyone who has faced significant hardship. If you are motivated, resilient, and eager to pursue education—whether a four‑year degree, community college, trade school, or certification program—you should apply.

No. We care far more about your potential, effort, and story than about perfect academics. Strong grades help, but they are not required. We evaluate the whole person.

Financial need is evaluated holistically. You may qualify if your family income is limited, if you have little or no parental support, if you are in foster care, housing‑insecure, or living independently, or if educational costs place a heavy burden on your household.

Yes. DACA students are fully eligible. Undocumented students may also apply and will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis depending on program requirements. We believe opportunity should not depend on immigration status.

All funds are paid directly to your educational institution. This ensures the scholarship covers tuition, fees, books, and approved program costs.

Yes. We support accredited trade schools, vocational programs, community colleges, certification programs, nursing and medical training programs, as well as four‑year universities and select graduate programs.

Yes. Current college, trade‑school, and technical‑program students may apply as long as they still demonstrate financial need and have at least one year remaining in their program.

The number varies year to year based on available funds, applicant need, and program costs. Our priority is deep, meaningful impact—providing significant support to a smaller group rather than spreading funds thinly across many students.