Investing in Students Who Invest in Their Communities

Investing in Students Who Invest in Their Communities

Thank you for your interest in the Brickers Foundation Scholarship!

Thank you for your interest in the Brickers Foundation Scholarship!

The Brickers Foundation Scholarship was created to support a graduating high school senior who has worked hard in the classroom, shown up for their community, and is preparing to take their next step after graduation. 

The Brickers Foundation Scholarship was created to support a graduating high school senior who has worked hard in the classroom, shown up for their community, and is preparing to take their next step after graduation. 

For the Fall 2027 semester, Brickers Foundation will award one $500 scholarship to help an eligible student continue their education. 

For the Fall 2027 semester, Brickers Foundation will award one $500 scholarship to help an eligible student continue their education. 

Scholarship Details 

Scholarship Details 

Award Amount: $500 

Award Amount: $500 

Number of Scholarships: One

Number of Scholarships: One

Award Term: Fall 2027

Award Term: Fall 2027

The scholarship may be used toward education-related expenses connected to the recipient’s college, university, trade school, vocational program, or other accredited post-secondary program. 

The scholarship may be used toward education-related expenses connected to the recipient’s college, university, trade school, vocational program, or other accredited post-secondary program. 

Why This Scholarship Matters

Why This Scholarship Matters

A student’s potential should not be limited by their financial circumstances. 

A student’s potential should not be limited by their financial circumstances. 

Through this scholarship, Brickers Foundation hopes to recognize a student who is working toward a brighter future while also helping strengthen the community around them. 

Through this scholarship, Brickers Foundation hopes to recognize a student who is working toward a brighter future while also helping strengthen the community around them. 

The award may be $500, but the goal is bigger. We want the recipient to know that their work matters, their goals are worth supporting, and their community is behind them. 

The award may be $500, but the goal is bigger. We want the recipient to know that their work matters, their goals are worth supporting, and their community is behind them. 

Who Can Apply

Who Can Apply

Applicants must:

Applicants must:

  • Be a current high school senior graduating during the 2026-2027 school year

  • Live in and attend high school in the United States

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

  • Plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, trade school, vocational program, or other post-secondary program for Fall 2027

  • Have a combined household income of less than $120,000

  • Have a record of community service, volunteering, leadership, or community involvement

  • Submit a completed application by the deadline

  • Be a current high school senior graduating during the 2026-2027 school year

  • Live in and attend high school in the United States

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

  • Plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, trade school, vocational program, or other post-secondary program for Fall 2027

  • Have a combined household income of less than $120,000

  • Have a record of community service, volunteering, leadership, or community involvement

  • Submit a completed application by the deadline

We are looking for students who are committed to their education and understand the importance of giving back. Community involvement can look different for every student. It may include volunteering, helping with a local organization, supporting neighbors, participating in school service projects, mentoring others, or finding another meaningful way to make a difference. 

We are looking for students who are committed to their education and understand the importance of giving back. Community involvement can look different for every student. It may include volunteering, helping with a local organization, supporting neighbors, participating in school service projects, mentoring others, or finding another meaningful way to make a difference. 

What You’ll Need to Apply

What You’ll Need to Apply

Applicants will be asked to submit:

Applicants will be asked to submit:

  • A completed online application

  • A current high school transcript

  • A record or description of community service and involvement

  • A personal statement

  • Proof of household income

  • One letter of recommendation

  • A completed online application

  • A current high school transcript

  • A record or description of community service and involvement

  • A personal statement

  • Proof of household income

  • One letter of recommendation

MORE DETAILS

MORE DETAILS

Applications must include all required materials to be considered. 

Applications must include all required materials to be considered. 

 Tell Us Your Story

 Tell Us Your Story

Your personal statement is your opportunity to help us get to know you beyond your grades and application materials.

Your personal statement is your opportunity to help us get to know you beyond your grades and application materials.

We want to hear about your goals, your experiences, the ways you have contributed to your community, and what continuing your education means to you.

We want to hear about your goals, your experiences, the ways you have contributed to your community, and what continuing your education means to you.

There is no perfect story or perfect path. We are looking for honesty, effort, and a clear sense of how you hope to grow and make an impact.

There is no perfect story or perfect path. We are looking for honesty, effort, and a clear sense of how you hope to grow and make an impact.

Application and Selection Timeline

Application and Selection Timeline

Applications open | October 6, 2026

Applications open | October 6, 2026

Application deadline | December 8, 2026

Application deadline | December 8, 2026

Initial review period | January 19-23,2027

Initial review period | January 19-23,2027

Finalists selected | January 26,2027

Finalists selected | January 26,2027

Finalist interviews | February 2-5,2027

Finalist interviews | February 2-5,2027

Final recipient review | February 8-12,2027

Final recipient review | February 8-12,2027

Winner selected | February 20,2027

Winner selected | February 20,2027

Recipient notified | February 21, 2027

Recipient notified | February 21, 2027

Public recipient announcement | March 1, 2027

Public recipient announcement | March 1, 2027

Scholarship distributed | August 4, 2027

Scholarship distributed | August 4, 2027

The application may close earlier if the approved limit of 100 completed applications is reached. 
Applicants should monitor the email address provided in their application for updates.

The application may close earlier if the approved limit of 100 completed applications is reached. 
Applicants should monitor the email address provided in their application for updates.

How the Recipient Will Be Selected

How the Recipient Will Be Selected

The Brickers Foundation Scholarship Panel will review each eligible application. Applications will be considered based on:

The Brickers Foundation Scholarship Panel will review each eligible application. Applications will be considered based on:

  • Academic commitment

  • Community service and involvement

  • Leadership and personal growth

  • Educational and career goals

  • Financial need

  • Personal statement

  • Overall completion and thoughtfulness of the application

  • Academic commitment

  • Community service and involvement

  • Leadership and personal growth

  • Educational and career goals

  • Financial need

  • Personal statement

  • Overall completion and thoughtfulness of the application

Finalists may be invited to participate in a brief interview before the final recipient is selected.

Finalists may be invited to participate in a brief interview before the final recipient is selected.

Apply Now!

Apply Now!

Applications open on October 6,2026 

The deadline to apply is December 8, 2027, at 11:59 PM ET.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the scholarship?

Is there a fee to apply?

Who can apply?

When is the application deadline?

Can the application close before the deadline?

What documents are required?

Can I submit documents after submitting the form?

How will I know my application was received?

Can I edit my application after submitting it?

What happens after I apply?

Will finalists be announced publicly?

How will the recipient be notified?

Will every applicant receive a decision email?

How will the scholarship be paid?

Why is a photograph required?

Who can write my recommendation letters?

What should I do if I need help completing the application?

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Accessibility Information

The Brickers Foundation is committed to making the scholarship application as accessible as possible. The online application should: Use clear section headings, avoid unnecessary images, use direct and understandable instructions, clearly identify required questions, use accessible file-upload instructions, be reviewed for screen-reader compatibility, avoid relying on color alone to communicate information, provide applicants with a contact method for assistance.

Applicants who experience difficulty accessing or completing the form may contact: scholarship@brickersfoundation.org. Requesting assistance will not affect the review of an eligible application.

The email should include: the applicant’s name, a brief explanation of the issue, the best way to contact the applicant, the type of assistance requested.

Applicants should not be asked to send sensitive documents through an unsecured method unless that process has been approved.

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