About ten to fifteen out-of-the-ordinary high school seniors each year receive the Cameron Impact Scholarship.
It is a full-tuition, impact-driven undergraduate scholarship covering four years of study.
The Cameron Impact Scholarship stands out from other students because of their commitment to making a personal difference in the world.
Our Scholar wants to use their education to make a good impact in the world, therefore they’re focusing on subjects that will help them do just that.
The Cameron Impact Scholarship will pay for the recipient’s complete education at any four-year approved institution in the United States.
The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a merit-based program, therefore it is available to anybody who meets the GPA and citizenship criteria.
This includes people of any color, socioeconomic level, religion, or sexual orientation.
Eligibility requirements
| Eligibility Requirements | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| Must be a graduating high school senior | Academic achievement |
| Must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.7 | Demonstrated commitment to public service |
| Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident | Leadership potential and skills |
| Must plan to enroll in a full-time course of study at an | Capacity to make a positive impact in their career |
| accredited four-year college or university in the US | Personal character and integrity |
| Must demonstrate active participation in community service | Interview with a selection committee |
| and extracurricular activities | |
| Must have a stated professional goal of public service | |
| (25% of scholarships are allocated to individuals pursuing | |
| careers in education, nonprofits, government, and/or military) |
Eligibility for the Cameron Impact Scholarship is based on the following criteria.
The applicant must:
| Eligibility Requirements | Application Components |
|---|---|
| Must have a minimum cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.7 | Online application |
| Must be a citizen of the United States | Two required letters of recommendation |
| Must be in the high school graduating Class of 2023 | Transcript certifying the academic performance |
| Must plan to enroll in a full-time course of study at an | |
| accredited four-year U.S. college or university | |
| Must show proven excellence in extracurricular activities | |
| Must be motivated leaders with a strong work ethic | |
| Must demonstrate active participation in community service | |
| Must submit all application components by the deadline | |
| Early application deadline: May 20, 2023 at 12pm PT | |
| Regular application deadline: September 9, 2023 |
| Selection Process | Scholarship Requirements |
|---|---|
| Applications received and reviewed on a rolling basis | Attend an annual Cameron Impact Scholars Award Ceremony |
| Limited to 3,000 applications for the Class of 2023 | Attend an annual Cameron Impact Scholars Summit |
| Selection Committee selects 100 finalists in Fall 2022 | Maintain a minimum 3.7 GPA |
| Recipients announced in December 2022 | Engage in public service activities |
| Fulfill all other requirements set forth by the Foundation |
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