Provided by Equitable Foundation (administered by Scholarship America)
The Equitable Excellence Scholarship® is Equitable Foundation's flagship renewable scholarship program for high school seniors. Recipients receive $5,000 per year (renewable for up to four years) and access to workshops, mentorship, and leadership development; selected recipients' identified teachers receive a $500 gift card. The program is administered in partnership with Scholarship America.
Award amount
$5,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Be a current high school senior residing in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
Plan 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 their communities by encouraging others to pursue higher education
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
Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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