The Mountain America Foundation has announced the opening of applications for its Elevate Scholarship 2025, a program designed to support graduating high school students and young individuals pursuing higher education. With a total funding pool of $300,000, the scholarship will benefit 150 recipients, each embodying Mountain America’s core values while contributing to their communities.
Benefits of the Elevate Scholarship 2025 Batch
The scholarship provides direct financial support for students transitioning to higher education. Key benefits include:
- Generous Financial Support: $300,000 awarded across 150 recipients.
- Community Impact Recognition: The scholarship rewards applicants who demonstrate leadership, work ethic, and a commitment to community service.
- Flexibility for Nontraditional Paths: Includes eligibility for students who delayed higher education for military, humanitarian, religious service, or gap years.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Location: Reside in Mountain America’s service regions, including Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, or Utah.
- Education Background:
- Graduating high school in the 2024–2025 school year.
- Graduated high school no earlier than spring 2022, with delays for service or gap years.
- Enrollment:
- Must enroll as a first-time higher education student in fall 2025.
- Full-time enrollment at a higher education institution with a Federal School Code is required.
- Values and Leadership: Candidates will be evaluated on:
- Scholastic achievements.
- Character, leadership, and community involvement.
- Work ethic and experience.
Application and Deadline Details
- Application Period: Opens December 9, 2024, and closes February 10, 2025.
- Membership Requirements: Applicants do not need to be Mountain America members to apply, but recipients must qualify for membership and open an account to receive funds.
- How to Apply: Applicants can register for text or email reminders about the scholarship by signing up on the Mountain America Foundation website here https://www.macu.com/about/community/mountain-america-foundation/scholarship-notification-form.