SCIENCE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

To support high-achieving students who demonstrate strong academic performance and a passion for science.

High School Students:

 Must have been enrolled in or graduated from a US high school  during the 2025–2026 school year. 

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the 2025-2026 school year.
• Grade of B+ or higher in all science and math courses for the 2025-2026 school year.
• Completion of three application requirements. 

College Students:

Must have been enrolled in an accredited US college or university during the 2025–2026 academic year.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Completion of all three application requirements.

• One-time scholarship.
• Five qualified recipients.*
• Each recipient receives $1,000 or more.*

*Number of recipients and the final award amount may INCREASE based on fundraising. 

1. High School or College Transcript
2. Original personal essay (500–750 words) The essay must explain what inspires the candidate about science by including; 1) a scientific moment of discovery or learning, 2) the areas of science they find most engaging, 3) academic and career goals, and 4) a reflection on how science and spirituality/ religion coexists in their worldview. 
3. 3-minute video responding to one of the following prompts:

• Passion for Science & Service – What inspires you about science? How do you hope to use it to help others?
• Project Inspiration – Describe a dream science project and the impact it could have.
• Personal Journey – How has your faith, family, and/ or community shaped your interest in science? 

Application Deadline

Extended to August 17, 2026

Disbursement

 Funds will be disbursed by check directly to the student or, for recipients who are minors to a parent or legal guardian, on or before September 7, 2026. 

Recipients will be selected based on:

• Academic performance
• Quality and clarity of the original personal essay
• Video – Clarity, Depth of Content, Relevance to Prompt, Creativity & Presentation