Check your school district website, county community fund, local chapters of professional associations (e.g. business, law, education), and local service clubs (Rotary, Lions, etc).
School district websites — Many districts publish local scholarship opportunities for their graduating seniors.
College & career counselors — They often keep a list of community foundations, service clubs (Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions), local businesses, etc.
Local community foundations or nonprofits — Many counties or cities have “education funds” or “scholarship funds” you can apply to.
Local professional associations — e.g. local bar associations, teacher associations, business chambers often offer small scholarships.
Local businesses / civic clubs — Some offer awards to graduating students, often with lower competition.
Before Applying — The Hagan Scholarship has specific requirements that must be maintained every semester to keep the scholarship. Please review the Scholarship Particulars before applying, so you will understand what is expected of you if awarded a scholarship. We communicate with applicants only to avoid miscommunication.
Application Available Here September 1, 2026
1. For students in the 2027 high school graduating class.
2. Applicants can apply one time only.
3. Click on the Above Link, then create a Username and Password to access the Application.
4. Up to 1,500 Hagan Scholarships can be awarded for the 2027-2028 academic year.
5. Updates are posted on the Application Timeline Link.
Resources
1. Hagan Scholarship Brochure — An overview of the scholarship, eligibility, responsibilities and benefits.
2. Tips on How to Prepare a Successful Application
Eligibility Criteria. No Exceptions.
1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.
2. Must be in the high school graduating class.
3. All students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply regardless of nationality or citizenship.
4. Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA.
5. Must provide a current copy of the applicant’s High School Transcript.
6. Must provide an “unsealed” Letter of Recommendation.
7. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
8. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
9. Must maintain a four-year graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent within four years if enrolled in a professional program.
10. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2027 until September 1, 2027 to be eligible for a fall semester disbursement. Work must be regularly scheduled non-family employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
11. Parents’ Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2025 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $125,000.
12. U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide the first two pages of their FAFSA Summary. The FAFSA Summary must show the SAI.
13. Non U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide Proof of non-U.S. Citizenship. Copy of Foreign Passport or Green Card.
14. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
The Hagan Scholarship is a hand-up, not a hand-out. It is earned each semester by meeting all requirements on time. The intended recipients are high-achieving, goal-driven students who help themselves and demonstrate substantial financial need.