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College Pay It Forward Scholarship

Has someone else’s act of kindness ever prompted you to pay it forward? If so, look no further! has the perfect opportunity for you: the $1,000 Pay It Forward Scholarship! The scholarship is open to 10th-12th graders in high school or current undergraduates who…

09.30.26

25 days left

award worth $1,000

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Jul 24, 2026

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Deadline urgency

25 days left

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Medium

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  • This scholarship is open to students who meet the eligibility criteria below: Grade Level HS Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors & College Students Grade Level: HS Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors & College Students Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 Start Applying

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Status

Upcoming

Study levels

High school sophomore, High school junior, High school senior, College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, College senior, Graduate student

Field of study

Business Management and Marketing, Education, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

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  • This scholarship is open to students who meet the eligibility criteria below: Grade Level HS Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors & College Students.
  • Grade Level: HS Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors & College Students Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 Start Applying.
  • To apply for this scholarship, submit the below application materials before the deadline. 250-word personal statement.

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About the provider

Overview

have been inspired by others’ kindness and thus paid forward an act of kindness of their own. To apply, interested students must submit a ~250-word essay “reflect[ing] on a time that they’ve paid it forward and how it has affected them and what they’ve learned from the experience.” However, if this topic doesn’t speak to you, applicants may also write about any topic of their choice. If you’ve shared the love before, we encourage you to apply! Then, be sure to explore other opportunities available on the Scholarshi…

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Information last verified Jul 24, 2026.

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