GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$40,000
Calendar Deadline:
January 03, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
10
Eligibility Criteria:
GPA
Selected Major(s)
Current Year in School
Citizenship
Age
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Scholarship Description

The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Easy to apply and will change students’ lives.

Scholarship Details

  • $10,000 renewable scholarship (up to $40,000 total per student)
  • Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and on-campus room and board
  • Winners attend an exclusive, all-expenses-paid Scholars Retreat in California
  • Ongoing support and mentorship throughout college and beyond

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship in school, work, and community settings
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be a current high school senior in the U.S., U.S. territories, commonwealths, or on U.S. Armed Forces bases abroad
  • Must plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university

Application Process

  1. Complete the online application with personal, academic, and financial details
  2. List extracurricular activities and community service involvement
  3. Describe any paid work experience
  4. Submit an essay on your leadership and service experiences
  5. Write a personal goals statement
  6. For semifinalists:
    • Submit a high school transcript
    • Provide one recommendation letter
    • Submit financial documentation
    • Write a values-based personal statement

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars are among America’s foremost young leaders who personify the values that President Reagan took to Washington and inspired a nation with three decades ago. Like President Reagan, candidates use the formative experiences of their youth to lead, serve and pursue a life of purpose and significance, both individually and for their communities.