Areté Rising — LOC Scholars
The LOC Scholarship is a comprehensive private scholarship for high school students, covering the full cost of four years of undergraduate study.
Key facts
- Funder
- Areté Rising
- Status
- Upcoming
- Next deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Amount
- Full cost of four years of undergraduate study
- Who can apply
- Students
- Where
- local
- Official page
- https://areterising.org/locscholars/apply/
- Apply
- https://form.jotform.com/223074819961059
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
Deadline note: This deadline is for registration. The Round 1 application is due Feb 1, 2027.
About this funding
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Areté Rising — LOC Scholars?
Students
How much funding does Areté Rising — LOC Scholars offer?
Full cost of four years of undergraduate study
When is the Areté Rising — LOC Scholars deadline?
January 15, 2027. This deadline is for registration. The Round 1 application is due Feb 1, 2027.
How do I apply for Areté Rising — LOC Scholars?
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.