The Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund offers renewable scholarships to students pursuing degrees or certificates in education, counseling, psychology, or nursing through college or vocational school programs.
Scholarship Details
- Renewable undergraduate scholarships for eligible students
- Awards of up to $5,000 for students attending vocational technical or two-year institutions
- Awards of up to $10,000 for students attending four-year institutions
- Scholarships may be renewed for up to four additional years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a U.S. resident who is a high school senior, high school graduate, GED graduate, or current undergraduate student
- Must pursue a degree or certificate in education, counseling, social work, psychology, or pre-nursing or nursing
- Applicants in education, counseling, social work, or psychology must demonstrate commitment to working within the K–12 system
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
- Certification programs must be accredited, follow a semester calendar, and be at least one academic term in length
- DACA recipients are eligible and encouraged to apply
Application Process
- Complete the scholarship application through the designated application platform
- Submit academic records demonstrating eligibility and GPA requirements
- Write three essays addressing educational goals, personal challenges, and plans for making a meaningful impact
- Provide information related to leadership, work experience, and community involvement
- Demonstrate financial need as calculated during the review process
This program is dedicated to empowering future professionals committed to making a meaningful impact, particularly within K-12 school systems and healthcare fields. Individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) are eligible and are encouraged to apply.
