Steps for Change Scholarship

The Steps For Change Scholarship is an income and merit-based scholarship awarded to high school seniors applying to a college or university to further their career goals. Students from low-income families are recognized for their capacity to lead and commitment to making a significant impact on communities. Award recipients must display academic excellence, exude passion in empowering the community, and exemplify a desire for continuous personal growth.

Annual Amount

$2,000

Additional Selection Criteria

Eligibility Requirements

​To be eligible for The Steps for Change Scholarship, the applicant MUST:

  • ​Be of legal status in the United States
  • Be a current high school senior expecting to graduate in 2023
  • Be in the process of applying to, or accepted to, a college or university
  • Have a household income of less than $55,000*
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5

​Please note: Ineligible applicants will not be evaluated.

*Final household income eligibility will be based on the number of household members.

Application Process

How to Apply

​To apply for the 2023 Steps For Change Scholarship, the applicant must provide all of the following by May 1st, 2023.

​1. A completed scholarship application

Please submit through the online application provided in the link below OR download and fill in the PDF application and send it to scholarships@wealthbyhealth.org. PDF application may also be mailed to PO Box 27685, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

​2. An official transcript of academic marks sent to our mailing address at PO Box 27685, Los Angeles, CA 90027.* Email: scholarships@wealthbyhealth.org.

*Emailed transcripts will be accepted at this time. However, an official copy will be requested if applicant is selected as a scholarship recipient.

​3. One letter of recommendation written from and sent by a faculty member or community leader via email to scholarships@wealthbyhealth.org​ or via mail to PO Box 27685, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

​4. A one-minute video answering the question: How would you value yourself?

Please be sure to state your full name at the beginning of the video and submit the video via email to scholarships@wealthbyhealth.org. Applicant may also upload video to YouTube and send us a link to the video.

FOR ONLINE APPLICATION, GO TO:  https://www.wealthbyhealth.org/scholarship-application

FOR PDF APPLICATION, GO TO:  https://www.wealthbyhealth.org/_files/ugd/4cf61c_558a78dd729e4ca496591c19067cae66.pdf

PLEASE READ TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE APPLYING:  https://www.wealthbyhealth.org/scholarship-terms-and-conditions

Deadline

May 1, 2023

For the application or more information go to:
https://www.wealthbyhealth.org/steps-for-change-scholarship

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