College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by College JumpStart Scholarship
Every year, we present four scholarships that embody our core values: Diligence, Persistence, and a Passion for Knowledge. The College JumpStart Scholarship is designed to honor these qualities. If you're a high school student, a college student, or an adult learner seeking financial assistance for your education, the College JumpStart Scholarship could be the perfect fit for you.
The criteria for eligibility are simple and clear:
- You must be a current student (in grades 10-12 of high school or in college) or planning to enroll in college within the next 12 months
- You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident
- You must complete the online application, including the personal statement
- Neither financial need, grades, nor test scores will be taken into consideration
College JumpStart Passion for Knowledge Scholarship
This scholarship gives you the opportunity to express your enthusiasm for a particular idea or subject.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
The College JumpStart Passion for Knowledge Scholarship, valued at $1,000, allows you to express your enthusiasm for a particular idea or subject. College is a time to explore your interests both academically and personally. We want to know what idea or subject ignites your curiosity and why. (If you're not drawn to this topic, feel free to write about any subject of your choosing.)
Personal Statement
Please respond to ONE of the following prompts in 250 words or fewer.
- What idea or subject are you most passionate about and why? -OR-
- Discuss a topic of your choosing.
Your personal statement will be evaluated based on its content, not your writing style. Concentrate on the essence of your response. And keep in mind the wise words of Thomas Jefferson: “The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.”
Go to Scholarship Application