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Equitable Excellence Scholarship®
Renewable scholarships for U.S. high school seniors
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides renewable scholarships for high school seniors planning to study full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university. It offers up to $20,000 per recipient over four years, along with leadership, financial wellness, and mentorship support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Current, complete transcript of grades.
- Copy of the first two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- High school seniors.
- Students residing in the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
- Students planning full-time undergraduate study at a U.S. two- or four-year college or university.
Who is not eligible
- Employees, associates, financial professionals, and immediate family members of Equitable, Equitable Advisors, affiliated companies, or Scholarship America and their affiliates.
Eligible geographic areas
- 50 U.S. states.
- District of Columbia.
- Puerto Rico.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.
- Recipients are selected by Scholarship America.
- Not all applicants will be selected.
- Final decisions are binding.
Additional information
- Recipients are selected by Scholarship America.
- All applicants are notified by email in early spring.
- Payments are made in August.
- Recipients must attend at least four professional development workshops over four years.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Equitable Excellence Scholarship® Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Equitable Excellence Scholarship®. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Equitable Excellence Scholarship®?
This program provides renewable scholarships for high school seniors planning to study full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university. It offers up to $20,000 per recipient over four years, along with leadership, financial wellness, and mentorship support.
How much funding can be received?
Equitable Excellence Scholarship® Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Equitable Excellence Scholarship® program?
To be eligible for the Equitable Excellence Scholarship® program, you must:
Current high school senior.
Plans full-time undergraduate study in the U.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA.
Who can I contact for more information about the Equitable Excellence Scholarship®?
You can contact Equitable Foundation by email at studentsupport@scholarshipamerica.org or by phone at none.
Where is the Equitable Excellence Scholarship® available?
The Equitable Excellence Scholarship® program is available across Canada.
Is the Equitable Excellence Scholarship® a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Equitable Excellence Scholarship® is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Equitable Excellence Scholarship®?
Equitable Excellence Scholarship® is funded by Equitable Foundation