There are countless ways to make a positive impact in many professional careers. The Cameron Impact Scholar has both the ability and the intent to make real, tangible contributions in their lifelong dedication to the greater good. The Foundation will allocate approximately a quarter of the scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in education, non-profits, government, and/or military and have a stated professional goal of public service.
Scholarship Details
- Approximately 25% of scholarships are allocated to candidates pursuing careers in education, nonprofits, government, and military service, with a strong commitment to public service.
- The scholarship supports full-time undergraduate studies at accredited four-year U.S. colleges or universities for the academic year following high school graduation.
- Recipients of the Cameron Impact Scholarship will be required to attend an annual Cameron Impact Scholars Award Ceremony and Summit throughout the 4-year duration of the scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Maintain a minimum, cumulative, unweighted GPA of a 3.7/4.0 scale or equivalent in their high school studies;
- Be a full citizen of the United States of America;
- Be a high school junior at the time of application, planning to enroll in a full-time course of study towards a degree at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university for the full academic year following high school graduation;
- Show proven excellence in extracurricular activities, be motivated leaders with a strong work ethic, demonstrate active participation in community service and/or civic minded arenas; and
- Submit the following three components by the Application Deadline:
- Online Application;
- Two required Letters of Recommendation (one must come from current school affiliated personnel); and
- Transcript certifying academic performance - unofficial copy is acceptable.
Application Process
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a limit of 3,000 applications. The Foundation will provide updates on the application limit through their website and social media.
- The Selection Committee will conduct face-to-face interviews with 75-100 Finalists in the Fall, typically at the applicant's high school.
- Recipients of the Cameron Impact Scholarship will be announced in December.
- Applicants are strongly advised to submit their applications well in advance of the final deadline to avoid technical submission issues on the due date.
Applicants are strongly advised to submit their application well in advance of the final deadline. The Foundation assumes no responsibility for an applicant’s technical submission issues encountered on the final due date.
