New Light: Illuminating Your Future Scholarship
New Light: Illuminating Your Future Scholarship
Anonymous offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1000. Plan to apply by 2026-06-15T23:59:59Z.
Jun 15, 2026
67 days left
$1000
Award amount
131
Scholarship applicants
3
Requirements
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Who can apply
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student, or non-current student wanting to return to school
- Background: First-generation college student
- Faith: Ex-Jehovah’s Witness ONLY
Quick facts
Status
_published
Study levels
high_school_senior, graduate_student, adult_non_traditional
Number of awards
1
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Key requirements (3)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Essay prompt: If you're not a former Jehovah’s Witness, DO NOT APPLY. Only former Jehovah’s Witnesses will be considered. Focusing on the future and the life that you envision for yourself, describe your personal goals (big and small) and how you aim to meet those goals.….
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student, or non-current student wanting to return to school Background: First-generation college student Faith: Ex-Jehovah’s Witness ONLY.
- Higher education should be accessible to everyone—regardless of religious background, family beliefs, or personal circumstances. Within the Jehovah’s Witness faith, pursuing college or advanced education has traditionally been discouraged.….
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Essay or written statement
Award & payment
Amount: $1000
Number of awards: 1
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
Assisting those who have left the Jehovah’s Witness organization and have a desire to pursue higher education.
Overview
This scholarship seeks to support students who have left the Jehovah’s Witness faith and are seeking higher education as they carve their own path ahead in this world. Higher education should be accessible to everyone—regardless of religious background, family beliefs, or personal circumstances. Within the Jehovah’s Witness faith, pursuing college or advanced education has traditionally been discouraged. For decades, members were advised to focus on religious work instead of academic or career goals, leading many t…
Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.
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