Areté Rising — LOC Scholars

Areté Rising
scholarshipSpecific partner high schools onlyUpcoming
Deadline: January 15, 2027

Full cost of four years of undergraduate study

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This opportunity has geographic eligibility restrictions (Specific partner high schools only). Please review the requirements before applying.

Last checked: October 13, 2026

About this opportunity

LOCAL ONLY — Specific partner high schools only. This scholarship covers the full cost of four years of undergraduate study, including tuition, room and board, and required fees. It also provides financial support for living expenses and professional development. The program aims to remove financial barriers for students from middle-income families. Only a small number of recipients are selected each year. It is one of the most comprehensive private scholarships available. Eligibility: - High school junior at partner organization - Planning to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university in fall 2028 - Unweighted GPA of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) - Family income within the middle-income range ($90,000 to $360,000 for the 2026-2027 cycle) - U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident

Who can apply?

  • Students
  • Specific partner high schools only

What can funding be used for?

How to apply

Registration opens December 1, 2026, where applicants confirm basic eligibility, household financial information, and GPA, and provide contact details for a recommending teacher and character reference. After confirmation, an applicant ID and a link to the Round 1 application are provided. Round 1 application, including academic profile, extracurriculars, leadership experience, and three essays, opens January 1, 2027.

Go to the official application

Verify all eligibility, funding amounts and deadlines with the official funding organization before applying.

https://areterising.org/locscholars/apply/