Equitable Excellence Scholarship® 2026 for U.S. High School Seniors

The Equitable Excellence Scholarship® 2026 supports U.S. high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, resilience, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact in their communities. Recipients receive $5,000 renewable scholarships for four years (up to $20,000), plus mentorship, career workshops, and professional development opportunities.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: December 18, 2025
2. Value: $5,000 renewable annually (up to $20,000 total) plus mentorship, workshops, and career development support
3. Study Level: Undergraduate (High school seniors entering college)
4. Sponsor: Equitable Foundation
5. Host Country: United States
6. Eligible Country: United States

Eligibility Criteria for Equitable Excellence Scholarship® 2026 for U.S. High School Seniors

We’re committed to students who show potential. Those with the courage to pursue what’s possible display strength in managing challenges and share wisdom with others. The Equitable Excellence Scholarship^® program is our promise to those individuals dedicated to achieving their dreams.

Apply today if you are:

1. Be a current high school senior who resides in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico and plans to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
2. Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in their communities by encouraging others to pursue higher education.
3. 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/information.
4. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent, weighted or unweighted)

Benefits of Equitable Excellence Scholarship® 2026 for U.S. High School Seniors

1. $5,000 renewable annually (up to $20,000 total)
2. Mentorship and career development support
3. Leadership, mental wellness, and financial workshops
4. Recognition for an impactful educator with a $500 classroom gift

How to Apply

As part of your application, you must upload the following:

1. A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display:
2. Student name
3. School name
4. Grades
5. Credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
6. Copy of the first two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040 used for the Financial Information section of the application. Please black out all social security numbers and bank account information.

Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.

For more information, visit Equitable scholarship webpage.

Application Deadline

December 18, 2025

Application Link(s)

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