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There are other sources of financial aid, independent of Beacon College, that may help pay for your undergraduate degree. The scholarships and search engines listed below will provide you with a starting point but are not exhaustive of the opportunities available to you.

Please be aware that by completing the FAFSA, you are automatically considered for Beacon’s need-based scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $45,000 per year. In addition to these funds, you are encouraged to explore the scholarship opportunities below.

If you are awarded any outside scholarships, you are required to inform the Office of Financial Aid.

Scholarship Participation Agreement

Students applying for any scholarship through the Beacon College Office of Financial Aid must complete the Scholarship Participation Agreement.

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Beacon Scholarships

Beacon-Funded Programs

Need-Based Financial Aid

By completing the FAFSA, you are automatically considered for Beacon’s need-based scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $45,000 per year. These scholarships are awarded to supplement federal aid opportunities and intended make a Beacon education as affordable as possible. For more information on applying for financial aid or completing the FAFSA, visit our financial aid page.

Professional Educator Referral Scholarship

By attaching a completed referral scholarship form from a professional educator at your high school with your application, you can receive a renewable $1,000 scholarship (up to four years of enrollment). Your counselor can learn more about completing this form on our “for educators” page.

Pathway School Scholarships

Beacon has established Pathway School partnerships with leading high schools nationwide that serve students who learn differently. Students enrolling in Beacon from a Pathway School receive an automatic $10,000 renewable scholarship (up to four years of enrollment). Pathway Scholarships cannot be used in conjunction with RaiseMe or Professional Educator Scholarships. Interested schools can contact Beacon’s Office of Admissions, or call 855-220-5376.

Current Pathway Schools (as of Fall 2022):

  • Vanguard School: Lake Wales, FL
  • Pace Brantley School: Longwood, FL
  • Compass High School: San Mateo, CA
  • Winston School: San Diego, CA
  • Fletcher School: Charlotte, NC
  • Hill Center: Raleigh, NC
  • Denver Academy: Denver, CO
  • Churchill School: New York, NY
  • Learning Prep: Newton, MA
  • Baltimore Lab School: Baltimore, MD
  • Cumberland Academy: Atlanta, GA
  • Sterne School: San Francisco, CA
  • Hilltop Prep: Bryn Mawr, PA
  • Bayhill: Berkeley, CA

Named Beacon College Scholarships

Beacon Scholars

This scholarship is funded by an anonymous donor to provide scholarship assistance for eligible students attending Beacon College.

The 2024 deadline has passed. In 2024-25, the following awards were available:

One $5,000 award will be issued to an incoming first-time college student or freshman transfer student; this scholarship is renewable for up-to four years of enrollment at Beacon College. Student must remain in good-standing with the college, maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above, and be full-time enrolled (12-credits or more each term).

One $5,000 award will be issued to a deserving senior student with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2025 at Beacon College. Student must remain in good-standing with the college, maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above, and be full-time enrolled (12-credits or more each term).

Before applying online, review the eligibility and application requirements carefully and assemble your application information. Applicants must assume responsibility for all requirements. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

Eligibility:

  1. Documented financial need.
  2. A record of academic achievement and perseverance that transcends learning challenges.
    AND
  3. Student must have submitted an enrollment deposit for entering in Fall 2024 by scholarship application deadline to be eligible. Student could be entering as First-Time college students or Transfer students (if transfer, must have 6-credits or less transferring to Beacon in Fall 2024).
    OR
    Student must be classified at “senior” status beginning in Fall 2024, meaning must have between 85-95 college credit hours before the fall term begins).

Application Requirements:

  1. Unofficial copy of your most recent college or high school transcript
  2. 2024-2025 FAFSA on file with Beacon College’s Financial Aid Office
  3. Share a story of an academic or personal obstacle you have overcome and how it has helped shape you or prepare you for college. Your response should be typed (not hand-written) and no longer than two pages in length.
  4. Completed online application.

Brian Kaminski Scholarship for Perseverance

This scholarship was founded to provide scholarship assistance for eligible students attending Beacon College.

The 2024 deadline has passed. One $2,500 non-renewable scholarship was awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Before applying online, review the eligibility and application requirements carefully and assemble your application information. Applicants must assume responsibility for all requirements. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

Eligibility:

  1. Open for currently enrolled Beacon student
  2. After his or her admission to the College, student has experienced either
    a serious accident or illness, or
    b. a loss or permanent incapacity of a parent or guardian, that demanded special courage, character, and focus in order to persist and succeed in his or her studies and in seeking completion of his or her college degree.
  3. Demonstrated financial need based on the FAFSA.

Application Requirements:

  1. Unofficial copy of your most recent college or high school transcript.
  2. 2024-2025 FAFSA on file with Beacon College’s Financial Aid Office.
  3. Personal statement of persistence in spite of adversity (see Eligibility Criteria, Item 2). Statements should be typed (not hand-written) and no longer than two pages in length.
  4. Completed online application.

Colored Pencil Painters Guild Scholarship

This scholarship was founded to provide scholarship aid to eligible students attending Beacon College who are majoring in Studio Arts (A.A. or B.A. students).

The 2024 deadline has passed. Two $2,000 non-renewable scholarships were awarded for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

Before applying online, review the eligibility and application requirements carefully and assemble your application information. Applicants must assume responsibility for all requirements. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

Eligibility:

  1. Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  2. Character, being a student in good standing with the college.
  3. Recipient must be a declared Studio Arts major and be enrolled full-time in the A.A. or B.A. program.

Application Requirements:

  1. Unofficial copy of your recent high school or college transcript.
  2. Statement of purpose: A brief essay explaining why you deserve the scholarship and how it will help you achieve your artistic and career goals.
    In your statement of purpose, please address the following points:
    Introduction: Introduce yourself and provide some background information, including your name, hometown, and why you are applying for the scholarship.
    Educational and Artistic Goals: Clearly articulate your educational and artistic aspirations. Explain why you have chosen to pursue a major in art and what you hope to achieve through your studies at Beacon College.
    Passion for Art: Share your passion for art and why it holds significance in your life.
    Relevance to Scholarship: Explain why you believe you are a suitable candidate for the scholarship. Highlight any relevant experiences, achievements, or qualities that demonstrate your dedication to art and your potential for success in the field.
    Impact of Scholarship: Describe how receiving this scholarship would make a difference in your academic and artistic pursuits. Discuss how the financial support would enable you to further develop your skills, pursue opportunities, and overcome any obstacles you may face.
    Future Plans: Share your long-term aspirations in the field of art. Discuss your career goals and how you envision making a positive impact in the art community and beyond.
    Conclusion: End your statement with a brief summary of why you believe you deserve the scholarship and express your gratitude for the opportunity to apply.
  3. Portfolio: 5 images of artwork. Must be .jpg or .pdf files.
  4. Completed online application.

Edward C. Fogg, III & Lisbeth A. Fogg Scholarship

This scholarship was founded by The Edward C. Fogg, III & Lisbeth A. Fogg Charitable Trust to provide scholarship aid to undergraduate students with learning and attention issues at Beacon College, selected on the basis of merit and financial need.

The 2024 deadline has passed. Four $2,500 awards were issued for the 2024-25 academic year.

Before applying online, review the eligibility and application requirements carefully and assemble your application information. Applicants must assume responsibility for all requirements. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

Eligibility:

  1. Documented financial need
  2. Perseverance and a record of academic achievement that transcends their learning challenges
  3. Current Beacon College student OR entering new student for the 2024-2025 academic year (must have submitted enrollment deposit by scholarship application deadline).

Application Requirements:

  1. Unofficial copy of your most recent college or high school transcript.
  2. 2024-2025 FAFSA on file with Beacon College’s Financial Aid Office.
  3. Personal statement of financial need (e.g. Why do you need the scholarship?) – Statements should be typed (not handwritten) and no longer than two pages.
  4. Completed online application.

Scholarship grant recipients are required to write a letter of thanks and acknowledgement.

Erica Scholarship

This scholarship was founded to scholarship aid to undergraduate students with learning and attention issues at Beacon College selected on the basis of merit and financial need.

One $2,000 non-renewable award will be issued for the 2024-25 academic year.

Before applying online, review the eligibility and application requirements carefully and assemble your application information. Applicants must assume responsibility for all requirements. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

Deadline: Monday, July 1, 2024

Eligibility:

  1. Documented financial need and a 2024-25 FAFSA on file (studentaid.gov),
  2. Be in good-standing with the college,
  3. Have a record of engagement benefitting the Beacon community or the community at large; and
  4. Preference may be given, but not limited, to anthrozoology majors.

Application Requirements:

  1. Unofficial copy of your most recent college or high school transcript.
  2. 2024-2025 FAFSA on file with Beacon College’s Financial Aid Office.
  3. Short essay describing your future goals (please be prepared to enter this into the online application; maximum 150 words).
  4. Short essay describing your contributions to the Beacon College community (please be prepared to enter this into the online application; maximum 150 words).
  5. Completed online application.
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Harbor Hills Scholarship

This scholarship was founded to provide scholarship aid to undergraduate students with learning and attention issues at Beacon College selected on the basis of merit and financial need.

The 2024 deadline has passed. One $6,000 non-renewable scholarship was awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Before applying online, review the eligibility and application requirements carefully and assemble your application information. Applicants must assume responsibility for all requirements. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

Eligibility:

  1. Documented financial need
  2. Perseverance and a record of academic achievement that transcends their learning challenges
  3. Current Beacon College student OR entering new student for the 2024-2025 academic year (must have submitted enrollment deposit by scholarship application deadline).

Application Requirements:

  1. Unofficial copy of your most recent college or high school transcript.
  2. 2024-2025 FAFSA on file with Beacon College’s Financial Aid Office.
  3. Personal statement of financial need (e.g. Why do you need the scholarship?) – Statements should be typed (not handwritten) and no longer than two pages.
  4. Completed online application.

Scholarship grant recipients are required to write a letter of thanks and acknowledgement.

Jack Brett Scholarship

Jack Brett Scholarship Fund was created to provide scholarship aid to undergraduate students with learning and attention issues who are entering their sophomore or junior year at Beacon College. This scholarship was founded by James T. and Patricia Brett to establish a memorial to Jack and the Brett Family of Boston.

The 2024 deadline has passed. One $2,000 award was awarded during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Before applying online, review the eligibility and application requirements carefully and assemble your application information. Applicants must assume responsibility for all requirements. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

Eligibility:

  1. Documented financial need.
  2. Perseverance and courage leading to a record of academic achievement that transcends their learning challenges.
  3. Eligibility to enter the sophomore or junior year at Beacon College as of August 2024 (31-90 credit hours).
  4. There is no minimum cumulative G.P.A. requirement.

Application Requirements:

  1. Unofficial copy of your most recent college transcript.
  2. 2024-2025 FAFSA on file with Beacon College’s Financial Aid Office.
  3. Personal statement of financial need (e.g. Why do you need the scholarship?) – Statements should be typed (not handwritten) and no longer than two pages.
  4. Completed online application.

Scholarship grant recipients are required to write a letter of thanks and acknowledgement.

Mitchell Pospyhalla Memorial Scholarship

Mitchell Pospyhalla Memorial Scholarship was instituted to provide scholarship assistance for rising juniors and seniors (61 or more college credits).

The 2024 deadline has passed. Two $2,000 non-renewable scholarships were awarded for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

Before applying online, review the eligibility and application requirements carefully and assemble your application information. Applicants must assume responsibility for all requirements. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

Eligibility:

  1. Preference may be given to computer information systems or business management, but it is not limited to these majors.
  2. Have a record of engagement benefitting the Beacon community or the community at large.
  3. Hold a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA; be a currently enrolled Beacon College junior or senior.

Application Requirements:

  1. Unofficial copy of your most recent college or high school transcript.
  2. Short essay describing your future goals (please be prepared to enter this into the online application; maximum 150 words).
  3. Short essay describing your contributions to the Beacon College community (please be prepared to enter this into the online application; maximum 150 words).
  4. Completed online application.

Philip A. Harris Scholarship

The Philip A. Harris Scholarship was created to provide scholarship assistance for eligible students attending Beacon College.

The 2024 deadline has passed. Two non-renewable scholarships were awarded for the 2024-2025 Academic Year ($1,000 per award).

Before applying online, review the eligibility and application requirements carefully and assemble your application information. Applicants must assume responsibility for all requirements. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

Eligibility:

  1. Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  2. Character, being a student in good standing with the college.
  3. Having and expressing in the application a desire to help others.
  4. Having a creative flair.
  5. Provide assistance to the community at large and be willing and involved with helping the scholarship fund grow (talking about the scholarship and its impact on your ability to attend college.)

Application Requirements:

  1. Unofficial copy of your most recent college or high school transcript.
  2. Personal biography outlining one or more eligibility criteria (see above under “Eligibility”) from items 2-5. Statement should be between 1-2 pages.
  3. Completed online application.

Renee Keller Scholarship

The Renee Keller Scholarship was created to provide scholarship assistance for eligible students attending Beacon College.

The 2024 deadline has passed. 1-10 non-renewable scholarships were awarded for the 2024-2025 Academic Year (beginning at $1,000 per award).

Before applying online, review the eligibility and application requirements carefully and assemble your application information. Applicants must assume responsibility for all requirements. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

Eligibility:

  1. Character, being a student in good standing with the college.
  2. Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  3. Demonstrated financial need.

Application Requirements:

  1. Unofficial copy of your most recent college or high school transcript.
  2. 2024-2025 FAFSA on file with Beacon College’s Financial Aid Office.
  3. Personal statement of financial need (e.g. Why do you need the scholarship?) – Statements should be typed (not handwritten) and no longer than two pages.
  4. Completed online application.

S & E Scholarship

This scholarship was founded to provide scholarship aid to undergraduate students with learning and attention issues at Beacon College selected on the basis of merit and financial need.

The 2024 deadline has passed. 2-5 scholarships were awarded for the 24-25 academic year (ranging from $1,000-5,000).

Before applying online, review the eligibility and application requirements carefully and assemble your application information. Applicants must assume responsibility for all requirements. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

Eligibility:

  1. Documented financial need.
  2. Perseverance and a record of academic achievement that transcends their learning challenges.
  3. Current Beacon College student OR entering new student for the 2024-2025 academic year (must have submitted enrollment deposit by scholarship application deadline).

Application Requirements:

  1. Unofficial copy of your most recent college or high school transcript.
  2. 2024-2025 FAFSA on file with Beacon College’s Financial Aid Office.
  3. Personal statement of financial need (e.g. Why do you need the scholarship?) – Statements should be typed (not handwritten) and no longer than two pages.
  4. Completed online application.

Scholarship grant recipients are required to write a letter of thanks and acknowledgement.

Thompson Family Scholarship

This scholarship was founded to provide scholarship assistance for eligible students attending Beacon College.

The 2024 deadline has passed. 1-5 $5,000 scholarships were awarded for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. (Note: 2023-2024 previously awarded students are given priority.)

Before applying online, review the eligibility and application requirements carefully and assemble your application information. Applicants must assume responsibility for all requirements. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

Eligibility:

  1. Character, being a student in good standing with the college.
  2. Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and be full-time enrolled (12- or more credits)
  3. Demonstrated financial need.

Application Requirements:

  1. Unofficial copy of your most recent college or high school transcript.
  2. Personal statement of financial need (e.g. Why do you need the scholarship?) – Statements should be typed (not handwritten) and no longer than two pages.
  3. Completed online application.

Blaze Your Path

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The scholarship assistance helped make a difference for me because I probably wouldn't have been able to afford school without the financial assistance and financial aid that I'm getting. This support has helped me so much.

— Calinda Strayhorn, Sophomore in Humanities

The scholarship enabled me to focus on my studies, to have time to get involved in campus activities, and allowed me to search for my dream internship and now job at Estee Lauder in New York City.

— Alie Sow, Computer Information Systems Graduate

This scholarship helps ease some of the financial burdens that college brings all college students and their families. If I didn’t have the scholarship, I don’t think I would be able to attend Beacon because my financial aid would not have covered all the expenses of being an out-of-state student.

— Zanjay Perkins Anderson, Sophomore in Studio Arts

Other Opportunities

Scholarships for High School Students

BLM² Scholarship

The BLM² Scholarship was founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to further their education. Removing some of the financial burdens associated with college, BLM² plays a vital role in increasing college access to minorities. All BLM² Scholars are asked to “give back“ in some capacity by community service, mentoring others, or donations.

Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents.

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Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

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Microsoft Disability Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to promising high school seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry.

The scholarships are renewable — each winner who continues to meet the criteria is eligible to receive an annual award of $5,000 for up to four (4) consecutive years for a potential total $20,000 scholarship.

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Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.

Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years — up to $40,000 total per recipient.

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Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

Bachelor's Degree Scholarship in Business

The Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship in Business provides financial assistance to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing bachelor-level degrees related to business management, information systems management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management, and entrepreneurship. The Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship in Business awards at least one $1,000 annual scholarship per year. Students may apply for one additional year.

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Gilman-McCain Scholarship

The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for undergraduate child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad in credit-bearing programs. Developed under the framework of the State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, the Gilman-McCain Scholarship is open to eligible students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges and universities who receive any type of Title IV federal financial aid.

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship recipients are awarded $5,000 to be used toward the cost of study abroad or international internship programs.

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Graphic Design Scholarship Program USA and Canada

Logo design company Sprak Design awards one scholarship per year to the designer whose application package most impresses them.

The amount per scholarship is $5,000 USD. This scholarship is available to anyone who is currently attending college or wants to attend college in the future.

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Visual Art Scholarship Program USA and Canada

Lots of talented students who are good in arts and related fields are unable to pursue a career in visual arts due to the high cost of college education. Team Sprak Design wants to motivate all such students, who want to pursue their career in visual arts, to complete their studies without facing any financial problems. They provide merit scholarships to talented students to help them realize their dreams of becoming professional artists.

The amount per scholarship is $5,000 USD. This scholarship is available to anyone who is currently attending college or wants to attend college in the future. There is one scholarship awarded annually.

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Scholarships for High School and Undergraduate Students

Community Superhero Scholarship

The basis of the Community Superhero Scholarship is a record of volunteerism and community service. Applicants must demonstrate a history of making a difference in the lives of others in their community.

The Community Superhero Scholarship from D. Miller & Associates, PLLC awards a $1,500 scholarship to one deserving student who exemplifies what it means to be a hero to their community.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

You may be eligible for this scholarship if you’re currently enrolled in an undergraduate STEM degree program or if you have a STEM degree and are working toward a teaching certification. To be eligible, you need to meet all of the requirements listed below for your situation.

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund

As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.

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Students Affected by Cancer Scholarship

Ambient Edge is an air conditioning, heating, & plumbing company serving Las Vegas and the surrounding communities in Nevada and Arizona. A large part of their work involves removing contaminants from a home’s air or water supply — including many contaminants that are known to cause cancer. The Ambient Edge Scholarship for Students Affected by Cancer is focused on helping high-achieving students who have dealt with — or are still dealing with — cancer in any form.

The scholarship will grant $1,000 to one talented, hard-working student to help them reach their dreams.

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Need More Information?

We are here to assist you every step of the way. Together, our financial aid staff can support you not just in preparation for your college choice, but throughout your time at Beacon. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at 352-638-9792 or financialaid@beaconcollege.edu.