Greenhouse Scholars Whole Person College Program

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$20,000
Calendar Deadline:
November 14, 2025
Stack Star Awards Available:
37
Eligibility Criteria:
GPA
Financial Aid Status
State Selection
Current Year in School
Citizenship
Age
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Scholarship Description

Becoming a Greenhouse Scholar is the first action in a series of positive events that will create change in you, your community, and the world. Through the innovative Whole Person Program, we offer comprehensive support encompassing personal, professional, and financial guidance over a transformative 5-year span during your undergraduate years.

Scholarship Details

  • Comprehensive 5-year support program.
  • Includes mentorship, professional networking, leadership training, internship support, community projects, flexible funding grants, and a renewable college scholarship.
  • Scholarship covers up to $5,000 per year.

Eligibility Criteria

  • High school seniors planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution.
  • U.S. citizens or permanent residents, legal residents of California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, or North Carolina.
  • Cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
  • Demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $80,000).
  • Possess strong leadership skills, perseverance, and a commitment to community.

Application Process

  1. Report unweighted GPA, household income, and geographic location to confirm eligibility, and submit 1 short answer response. Eligible applicants will be invited to Part 2 on a rolling basis.
  2. Submit transcript, ACT/SAT test scores, two letters of recommendation, and four written responses of up to 500 words.
  3. Semi-finalists have two weeks to create and submit a five-minute video response and submit proof of income documents.

Finalists will be invited to an interview. Interviews will be held between March 31st - April 15th from 4pm - 8pm in the following cities: Los Angeles (CA), Boulder (CO), Denver (CO), Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), Raleigh (NC), and Charlotte (NC). Interviews are in-person only, virtual interviews will not be permitted.