Equitable Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Equitable
Overview
Equitable Foundation is launching the Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program to support current high school seniors who intend to begin undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States by Fall 2026.
Who May Apply
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled as high school seniors and reside in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
- Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college or university for the upcoming academic year.
- Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrate ambition and a commitment to giving back by encouraging other students to pursue postsecondary education.
- Agree to sign a release allowing the Foundation to publicize their name, details about their plans or achievements, and photographs for program promotion.
Who Is Not Eligible
Employees, associates, financial professionals, or immediate family members of employees, associates, or financial professionals of Equitable, Equitable Advisors, any Equitable-affiliated company, Scholarship America, or their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, or advertising and promotion agencies may not apply.
Award Details
- Total authorized funding for new awards is up to $500,000.
- Up to 100 scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded.
- Each $5,000 scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years (or until the recipient earns a bachelor’s degree, whichever happens first), contingent on satisfactory academic progress and continued full-time enrollment.
- For each scholar selected, a $500 gift card will be awarded to a teacher of the scholar’s choosing to be used for classroom supplies or professional development.
- Recipients must participate in at least four professional development workshops over the course of their scholarship period (one session per year across four years/renewal timeline).
- Scholarships apply to undergraduate study only.
Payment Timing
Scholarship America administers payments on behalf of Equitable Foundation. Funds are disbursed in August.
How Recipients Are Chosen
Selection is managed by Scholarship America and is based on:
- Demonstrated financial need
- Leadership and involvement in school and community activities, including awards and honors
- Work experience
- Any unusual personal or family circumstances
- A personal statement showing ambition and a desire to encourage others to pursue postsecondary education
Personal Statement Prompt
Working toward a college degree can create economic mobility and positively affect your community. As a college graduate, how do you plan to pay it forward and motivate others in your community to pursue their own college degrees?
Final Decisions
Scholarship America makes the final selections; Equitable Foundation staff do not participate in recipient selection. Not all applicants will receive awards, and all applicants agree to accept Scholarship America’s decisions as final.