Where perseverance meets opportunity.

How It Works

Three steps between you and your next breakthrough.

The scholarship isn’t just financial aid — it’s your gateway to a brighter future. Here’s what to do.

01

Register as a Mentee (P3 app)

Our app is completely free. Once you’re connected with a mentor, stay active — ask questions, show up, engage. That’s what gives your application the edge.

02

Complete your application

Tell us about your career goals and future ambitions in your own words. Make sure the application is 100% you — AI-generated essays are automatically disqualified.

03

Accept your offer

A new winner is named every month, so there are lots of shots at this. Winners are announced on our website and social channels.

Apply Now

Your application starts here.

Take your time. Authentic beats polished — we want to hear from you. Applications are due the 1st of every month.

HS or college student

U.S.-based, in grades 9–12 or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.

Active P3 Mentee

Download the free P3 app and stay engaged with your mentor before you apply.

Your own words

Write and film your application yourself — AI-generated submissions are disqualified.

Recent Winners

+100 students. One story at a time.

Every winner’s journey is unique. Watch a few recent spotlights below, or scroll further to see the complete roster of everyone we’ve funded since 2018.

All Past Winners

National Awards List.

A living record of the students we’ve funded — from the first scholarship in October 2018 to this month’s recipient.

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February 2026

Leah O'Brien

Watch

January 2026

Jaland Green

Social spotlight

December 2025

Akira Lawrence

November 2025

Kaitlin Phenix

October 2025

La'Darrius Devonte Irvin

September 2025

Jeremy Coleman

August 2025

Carlin Henry

July 2025

Joshua Smith

June 2025

Daniel Jackson

May 2025

Ian Dunn

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FAQs

Quick answers.

Still have a question? Email us at [email protected] .

Any U.S.-based HS student (grades 9–12) or currently enrolled undergraduate college student who is active on the P3 app and embodies the #pulseofperseverance can apply. We look closely at authenticity, ambition, and engagement with your mentor — not grades or prestige. Applications are due on the 1st of every month. Scroll up to the application form on this page and fill in every required field — including a 250-word essay, a 60-second video, and a link to your transcript.

Yes. You must be registered on the P3 mobile app and connected to a mentor. Engaged mentees have a higher chance of being selected.

Record vertical video from your phone and speak directly to us about why you possess the #pulseofperseverance and what this scholarship would mean to you. Note: videos become the property of Pulse of Perseverance and may be posted on our social channels.

Awards vary by month and recipient. HS scholarships help with school fees, supplies, uniforms, and college application fees. College scholarships help with books, fees, and advanced-degree applications. We’ve awarded over $100,000 since 2018.

Winners are announced on a rolling basis each month via our website and social media. If you apply one month and don’t see your name, stick around — we re-review applications throughout the year. All scholarship checks are sent within 14 business days after the public announcement of the winner, once you’ve submitted all required documentation to claim the award.

Yes — new winners are announced every month, so there are many opportunities to be selected. If you didn’t win in a prior month, you can reapply in future months.