Sponsoring Institution: American College Foundation

Type: Merit-based Scholarship

Eligibility: United States citizens or students attending (or intending to attend) US universities

Application Deadline: December 1st

Highlight: The American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship is a merit-based college scholarship that provides critical financial support to talented high school students across the United States who are pursuing higher education. Open to students in grades 9-12, this competitive college scholarship helps offset the costs and fees of a student’s first year at any accredited U.S. institution. Selected recipients receive funding paid directly to their chosen college or university. The application process requires students to register online and submit an application packet by December 1st, which includes a completed application form, a recent transcript, and a 500-word essay on why college is important to you. Check out the FAQs page for more information! Winners are announced on January 15th, and awards are distributed by July 31st. The program’s unique features allow non-winners to reapply for this college scholarship to encourage academic growth. For high school students dreaming of attending their ideal college but concerned about cost, the Visionary Scholarship opens doors to educational opportunities.