Scholarships

Apply for a Persist Foundation Scholarship

We reduce financial barriers to higher education so students can pursue their academic and professional goals without the burden of overwhelming debt.

$1,000 scholarship · Applications open March 1 – April 30, 2027

Before You Apply

Who should apply

Our scholarships are for young people who are pursuing higher education and who live out our motto, “Until I Succeed!” — students who keep going when the path gets hard, and who want to make a positive difference in their communities.

Students planning to attend, or currently attending, a college, university or other higher-education program
Students who have shown persistence through challenges in school or in life
Students involved in service, leadership or their community

Scholarship Details

Award amount: $1,000
Applications open: March 1, 2027
Deadline: April 30, 2027
11:59 p.m. Eastern
Time to complete: About 20–30 minutes

Have your school information and a short essay ready. If you are under 18, you'll also need a parent or guardian's name and email. Questions? Email thepersistfoundation@gmail.com.

Application

Scholarship application

Fields marked are required.

1 About you

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

City *

State *

Are you 18 or older? *

Yes No

2 Education

Current school *

Current grade / year *

GPA (optional)

Expected graduation year *

College or program you attend or plan to attend *

Intended major or field (optional)

3 Leadership & service

List your school, community, volunteer or leadership activities *

4 Essay

Our motto is “Until I Succeed!” Tell us about a time you faced a challenge and kept going. What did you learn, and how will this scholarship help you reach your goals? *

0 words · 250–500 words

5 Reference

A teacher, counselor, coach, employer or community leader who knows you well. Not a family member.

Reference name *

Reference email *

How do they know you? *

6 Finish

How did you hear about us? (optional)

I'm also interested in being paired with a mentor through the Persist Foundation. I certify that the information in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. *