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Background
Background
The Catalyst Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides financial support for students who demonstrate academic promise and aspire to attend college. Our goal is to invest in deserving students who will be a catalyst for change in their communities.
The Catalyst Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides financial support for students who demonstrate academic promise and aspire to attend college. Our goal is to invest in deserving students who will be a catalyst for change in their communities.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Students in their sophomore or junior year of high school are eligible to apply. We are particularly interested in supporting students who have experienced significant personal or economic hardship.
Students in their sophomore or junior year of high school are eligible to apply. We are particularly interested in supporting students who have experienced significant personal or economic hardship.
Scholarship Benefits
Scholarship Benefits
Catalyst scholars receive financial and mentoring support to help achieve their goals.
Catalyst scholars receive financial and mentoring support to help achieve their goals.
- $5,000 per year for educational expenses while scholars complete their high school degree (maximum of 2 academic years). This can include funding for tutoring, standardized test preparation, internet access, computing equipment, etc.
- $10,000 per year once scholars enroll in a bachelor’s degree program (maximum of 4 academic years).
- Scholars will be paired with a mentor to help support their academic, social, and intellectual growth.
- We also provide help with college counseling, applications, and finding other sources of financial aid.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Applications for the 2026 Catalyst Scholarship are open now! Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2025.
Applications for the 2026 Catalyst Scholarship are open now! Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2025.
To complete the application, you will provide information about your academic record, tell us about your long-term goals, and provide contact information for one person who can speak to your academic potential, character, and ability to overcome obstacles.
To complete the application, you will provide information about your academic record, tell us about your long-term goals, and provide contact information for one person who can speak to your academic potential, character, and ability to overcome obstacles.
A selection committee will review all applications in December 2025. The committee will consider applicants' academic trajectory, demonstrated resilience and determination, and clear vision for future education and professional goals.
A selection committee will review all applications in December 2025. The committee will consider applicants' academic trajectory, demonstrated resilience and determination, and clear vision for future education and professional goals.
If you are selected as a finalist, we will reach out to your listed reference for additional information.
If you are selected as a finalist, we will reach out to your listed reference for additional information.
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