SCHOLARSHIP

EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

Brave Enough To Fail inc. scholarships are awarded as resources to help inspired and motivated students achieve their dreams. Scholarships typically range from $500 to $1,000.

Brave Enough To Fail Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. Scholarships awarded are based upon the availability of funds and additional qualifying criteria.

Awards will be given by June 30, 2025.
Applicant must provide the correct mailing address of their institution and the department to which their scholarship check is to be issued.
Award amounts will be distributed after all requirements are met.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE:

Completed application form
Official proof of academic standing
A letter of academic references from a guidance counselor or teacher
Proof of acceptance at an accredited University, College, or Trade school
Essay which addresses the following questions - 1,000 words minimum
- What dream are you pursuing?
- What is your plan to achieve your dream?
- What are some of the obstacles you must overcome to achieve your dream?

CRITERIA

Applicants must be completing or have completed high school successfully with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants must be accepted as a student at an accredited college, university, or trade school for the upcoming academic semester. If scholarship money is awarded, this is the only program that will receive the funds on behalf of the applicant.
Applicants must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.
Applicants must complete and submit a Scholarship Application by May 23rd, 2025.

Application must be filled out by applicant.

Please fill out the application below, or download this form to submit by email to Scholarships@BraveEnoughToFail.org

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APPLICATION

First Name

Last Name

Mailing Address

Daytime Telephone Number

Email Address

Annual Household Income

High School Attended:

Number of Years Attended HS:

I will be attending the following school in the Fall of 2025:

School Address / Phone

Will you be a full time student?

Grade Point Average (GPA), on a 4.0 scale:

Attach proof of GPA; your most recent official school transcript required.

Name & address of parent(s) or legal guardian(s):

Parent / Guardian 1

Name

Address

Phone Number

Email Address

Parent / Guardian 2

Name

Address

Phone Number

Email Address

What specialty/major do you plan to major in as you continue your education?

List the name of any college or trade school you have attended

School Name

Year Began

Year Ended

Year Graduated

Degree Received

School Name

Year Began

Year Ended

Year Graduated

Degree Received

SCHOOL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Please list school extra-curricular activities in which you have participated. Note leadership roles and dates.

AREA OF STUDY: What do you want to study and why?

GOALS: What are the short and long term goals for your life?

NEED: Please explain your need for the Brave Enough To Fail Scholarship

CAREER PLANS: What are your career plans and what would you like to be doing in 10 years?

Do you qualify for free or reduced price lunch at your current high school?

Proof of college acceptance or current student enrollment. A letter of college acceptance or program acceptance is required for receipt of funds. Please attach.

Please upload your application essay.

I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me to the Brave Enough To Fail Scholarship Committee is true, correct and without forgery. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote the “Brave Enough To Fail” Scholarship Program.

I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to scholarship policy, I must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the post-secondary institution of my choice before scholarship funds can be awarded.

Signature of scholarship applicant:

Date: