Pursuit of Excellence (POE) Scholarship

Special requirement

Essay required

Need-based

Local

Overview

The POE SF Peninsula Scholarship offers up to $5,000 to high school seniors and community college transfers who need extra funds to attend a 4-year college. To apply, you must attend or have attended a high school from the list of eligible high schools in California, Maryland and Virginia. An essay is required. To learn more about the list of eligible schools, visit the scholarship site or chat with a Mos advisor!

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 February 28, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.poescholarships.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

FAQ

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it?

Financial need is determined by the information you enter into your FAFSA. It's the difference between how much it's going to cost you to go to college, your 'cost of attendance (COA)', minus how much of this cost can you / your family cover, your 'Expected Family Contribution (EFC)'. If your EFC is lower than your COA, you have financial need! If you're not sure about your EFC or COA, reach out to a Mos advisor for help!

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

Yes! But make sure to read each scholarship application's essay guidelines and requirements, and personalize your essay to each scholarship you apply to. Using the same essay for multiple applications can be a time-saver, but changing just a sentence or two can make a difference!