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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Student Support, First-Generation College Student, Higher Education/College/University, Scholarships, Oregon, Illinois, Arizona
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2026
“The mission of the Renaissance Scholars Program (RSP) is to provide scholarships to talented first-generation students with significant financial need. The Program offers a renewable college scholarship of up to $5,000 per academic year (a maximum of $20,000 toward your bachelor’s degree). RSP works closely with a variety of partners to connect students with mentoring organizations on their college campuses. RSP provides additional growth opportunities and resources for scholars, including in-person and virtual events.
For Arizona: RSP has partnered with Stand for Children to provide scholarships to Arizona students who identify as Latino, Hispanic or Native American.”
Funder: The Renaissance Foundation
Eligibility: High school seniors in Oregon, Illinois and Arizona with a GPA >3.0 that plan to pursue bachelor’s degrees as first-generation college students and have demonstrated financial need. In Arizona, the student must identify as Latino, Hispanic and/or Native American.
Amount: Up to $20,000
Contact: Link → | For Arizona Students: Link →
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