The Equitable Excellence Scholarship awards 100 $5,000 annual scholarships to high school seniors that will be renewed to award recipients each academic year for four years, for a total of $20,000 per recipient. The program also awards 100 one-time, $2,500 scholarships that can help students to underwrite immediate costs associated with higher education, such as tuition, books or room and board. In addition to providing monetary scholarships, Equitable will offer award recipients with development opportunities and engagement programs to support their onboarding into their first year of college. Programs will include a strong emphasis on mental health as well as other workshop opportunities that focus on mentoring, networking, and professional skill-building programs with Equitable’s own workforce and executive leadership teams.
Location(s)
- Remote
Schedule
- Annually from October to December
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a current high school senior that resides in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, who plans to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
- Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in school, community, or work activities.
- Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their plans or achievements along with photographs for use in Program promotion/information.
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
- The Foundation notes that students who have achievements related to reducing financial, environmental, health, or emergency preparedness risks or around empowering society to face those risks are encouraged to apply.
Deadline
- December
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed online application
- Transcript
- Letter of recommendation
- SAT or ACT scores
- Academic and extracurricular activities and awards
- Essay describing how you have exhibited courage, displayed strength, or shared wisdom with others in your community.
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
Application opens in October, and only the first 10,000 applications are accepted.
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The Equitable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Equitable, a financial services company, dedicated to supporting various community initiatives. The foundation focuses on three primary areas: education, community development, and health and human services. It provides grants, sponsorships, and volunteer support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. The Equitable Foundation aims to enhance educational opportunities, promote economic development, and improve the well-being of individuals and communities.
