2025 AROSE Scholarship Application

The AROSE Scholars Program provides renewable scholarships and support services to Black and Brown high school graduates from Illinois and Michigan beginning their post-secondary journeys.

Eligibility Criteria:

African American, Latino/Hispanic, Pacific Islander, or American Indian
U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
Graduating high school senior
Proof of enrollment to attend an accredited college or university, training program (barber college, cosmetology school, etc.), or other post-secondary programs during Fall 2025
Primary resident of Illinois or Michigan
Minimum 2.75 GPA as of the end of the prior semester
Have overcome a traumatic life experience. Trauma is a distressing event that can show up in many different forms (ie. loss, grief, acts of violence, unstable environment, accidents, abuse, mental/physical health challenges, natural disasters, etc.)

IMPORTANT DATES:

Mar 31, 2025: Application Deadline

April 2025: Recipients will be notified

May 2025: Scholar Recognition (Attendance Required for Recipients)

For questions, please email us at scholars@arose.org.

Pronouns*

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code*

Sex*

Age*

Date of Birth*

Date

Citizenship Status*

U.S. CitizenLegal Permanent Resident

Race and Ethnicity (Check all that apply)*

Do any of the following circumstances apply to you?*

Have you participated in an AROSE Event? If so, what event?

What is the name of your parent/legal guardian?*

First NameLast Name

Email of parent/legal guardian *

example@example.com

Phone Number of parent/legal guardian *

Please enter a valid phone number.

High School (Must attend a school in Michigan and Illinois)*

Are you in the 12th grade AND will graduate this semester?*

Unweighted GPA*

Please describe any extracurricular or community service activities that you are involved with.*

What college/university, training program (barber college, cosmetology school, etc.) or other post-secondary program do you plan to attend? If you are unsure, please include the school/programs where you have received acceptance?*

What do you plan to major (and minor) in?*

Please upload a letter of recommendation from a teacher, school administrator, or employer (current or former). Limit: 500 words max*

Recount a time when you had to overcome a traumatic experience, setback, OR hardship in your life. How did it impact you, what did you learn from the experience, and how will the AROSE Scholars opportunity help you meet your future goals? Limit: 500 words max*

AROSE Scholarship Application 2025