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Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program
Scholarships for college-bound students
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 10,000
Deadline
March 1, 2026
Opened November 3, 2025
Location
Canada
Who can apply
High school graduating seniors from public, private, parochial, or charter schools
See full eligibility
Overview
The Samuel A. Green Scholarship supports high school graduating seniors, rising college freshmen, home-schooled students, technical school graduates, and GED recipients who are legal U.S. residents in the Greater Philadelphia or Lehigh Valley areas. It funds full-time study at an accredited, not-for-profit community or four-year college or university.
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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 : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Essay of 300 words or fewer
- Letter of reference attesting to demonstrated leadership for semi-finalists
- Copy of the high school transcript for semi-finalists
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- High school graduating seniors from public, private, parochial, or charter schools
- Rising college freshmen
- Home-schooled students, technical school graduates, and GED recipients
Who is not eligible
- Applicants already attending college
- Applicants who are at least 30 years old as of March 1, 2026
- Employees, officers or directors of the Green Family Foundation or Firstrust Bank, its subsidiaries, affiliates, donors, distributors, advertising and promotion agencies, their family members or household members, and anyone who may become an employee after submitting an application
Eligible geographic areas
- Greater Philadelphia area
- Lehigh Valley area
Selection criteria
- Essay quality and relevance to community impact
- Demonstrated leadership potential
- Commitment to making a substantial impact in the community
How to apply
- Apply online before March 1, 2026; only one application may be submitted
- Submit an essay of 300 words or fewer explaining how you will use your college education to make a substantial impact in your community
- If selected as a semi-finalist, submit a letter of reference and a copy of your high school transcript by April 10, 2026
Processing and Agreement
- Up to 100 applicants will be selected as semi-finalists
- Semi-finalists must provide a letter of reference attesting to demonstrated leadership and a copy of their high school transcript
- 2026 Samuel A. Green Scholars will be notified on May 5, 2026
- The 2026 Samuel A. Green Scholarship Awards Ceremony is on May 27, 2026
Additional information
- Applicants may submit only one application.
- Scholarships are intended for the student only.
- Scholarship funds are paid directly to the accredited college or university.
- Receiving the scholarship may reduce other financial aid.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program Program
What is the Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program?
The Samuel A. Green Scholarship supports high school graduating seniors, rising college freshmen, home-schooled students, technical school graduates, and GED recipients who are legal U.S. residents in the Greater Philadelphia or Lehigh Valley areas. It funds full-time study at an accredited, not-for-profit community or four-year college or university.
How much funding can be received?
Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 1, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program program?
To be eligible for the Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program program, you must:
High school graduating senior or rising college freshman from a public, private, parochial, or charter school
Home-schooled student, technical school graduate, or GED recipient
Legal U.S. resident who lives or attends school within the Greater Philadelphia or Lehigh Valley areas and plans full-time study at a community or four-year, not-for-profit, accredited college or university
Who can I contact for more information about the Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program?
You can contact The Green Family Foundation (GFF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program available?
The Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program is a Grant and Funding