The Barry Griswell Scholarship Initiative to Raise the Bar for Students

Essay required

Need-based

Academic

Overview

The Barry Griswell Scholarship Initiative to Raise the Bar for Students offers up to ten awards of up to a $25,000 each to first-generation students with demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, and financial need. It is open to US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and DACA students. To apply, you must submit a transcript and a copy of the first two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040 used for the Financial Information Page.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 May 23, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

learnmore.scholarsapply.org

What you'll need

Essay

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

FAQ

What is a letter of recommendation?

A letter of recommendation (letter of rec) is a letter written by someone in your life who can speak to your achievements, positive traits, and potential. It's basically a summary of why you're great and deserve the scholarship or funding you're applying for! Typically, students ask teachers, mentors, coaches, or employers (never family or friends). FYI: You have to ask someone to write a letter of rec for you.

What is a scholarship portal?

You'll typically need to create an account to apply for a scholarship, and submit your application through their website—this is called a scholarship application portal. Not all scholarship providers use portals—some will just require that the application materials be sent via email. Tip: it's a good idea to write down your usernames and passwords to keep track of all your applications!