Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund

About this program

**Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund**

Administered by Scholarship America, this fund provides renewable scholarships to students pursuing degrees or certificates in education, counseling, psychology, or nursing, with a focus on empowering professionals to impact K-12 schools and healthcare fields. Awards range from $5,000 to $10,000 annually, renewable based on academic performance and continued enrollment in eligible programs. Eligibility requires U.S. residency, a minimum 2.5 GPA, and enrollment in an accredited institution, with education, counseling, social work, or psychology majors committing to K-12 work (nursing applicants exempt). Applications reopen in January, with notifications in April and payments in August.