2025 HoPe Legacy Scholarship Application

The HoPe Legacy Scholarship

Central to our work with students is the belief and understanding that they can leave behind positive and impactful legacies—in their leadership chapters, high schools, and broader communities. In 2022, we launched, for the first time, our HoPe Legacy Scholarship with the intention of recognizing the hard work, personal aspirations, and lifelong legacy yet to be created by students.
This scholarship opportunity will close on January 20th, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
- Please note that this opportunity is open to all high school SENIORS who are CURRENT Paid HoPe Members or Legacy Leaders.
- We will confirm an applicant's active membership with their local Leadership Chapter as a part of the selection process.
- This scholarship opportunity has no immigration status criteria; thus, students who may not be U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents, or other eligible non-citizens are highly encouraged to apply—this includes but is not limited to Undocumented students, DACA recipients, TPS recipients, and students who are L-/H-/U-Visa holders.
Thanks to the support of our incredible donors, HoPe will be awarding multiple 1-year $1,000 scholarships.

The renewable opportunity requires the recipient to remain in good academic standing at their respective college or university and commit to joining the HoPe team. More details are provided prior to disbursing the award.

Any questions regarding this scholarship opportunity can be directed to HoPe's primary email: support@leadwithhope.org.
Which scholarship opportunity would you like to be considered for?*

Non-renewable, 1-year, award of $1,000Renewable, 4-year, award of $2,000Both Opportunities
Please confirm that you understand that by selecting the "Renewable, 4-year, award of $2,000" option, you would be expected to remain in good academic standing at your college or university, AND commit to joining the HoPe volunteer team:*

Yes, I understand.
Personal Student Information:

Please double check that you enter your personal information in correctly. This information will be used to contact the selected recipient.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City, CountyState / Province

Postal Zip Code
High School Information:

This information will be used to confirm the recipient's active membership.
High School - Full Name *
Are you a paid member or a legacy leader of your local Leadership Chapter?*

Yes, I am a paid member of a local Leadership ChapterYes, I am a Legacy Leader of a local Leadership ChapterNo, I am not yet a paid member of a local Leadership Chapter
What is your CURRENT Grade Point Average (GPA)? *
(e.g. 3.5 unweighted or 4.7 weighted)
School and Community Involvement:

This information will be used to get an insight on your high school and community involvement. This section is completely OPTIONAL.
Add Extracurricular Resume (OPTIONAL)

Please remember this section is not required.
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Post-Secondary Plan Information:

We recognize that at this time some applicants may not yet have confirmed what institution they may attend come Fall of 2024 or what they areas of study they may first pursue, but please enter information to the best of your knowledge.
What College or University do you intend to enroll in for the Fall 2024 Semester? *
Will you be a first generation college student ?*

Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend college.No, either my parents or grandparents have attended college.
Potential Major(s) or Area of Studies:*
Scholarship Essay Questions

Please make sure that all short answer and video responses to essay questions are your own work. Plagiarism of any sort is not permitted and may result in disqualification during the review and selection process.
Share with us a moment in life where you had to overcome an obstacle and what lesson you learned through the experience: *

Short Essay Response; Max of 250 Words0/250
Share with us what you believe to be your greatest accomplishment and why:*

Short Essay Response; Max of 250 Words0/250
Share with us how this scholarship will impact your future academic and professional goals/aspirations? *

Short Essay Response; Max of 250 Words0/250
Reflecting on your personal aspirations and career objective, where do you see yourself in 10 (ten) years?*

Short Essay Response; Max of 250 Words0/250
In the future, how do you see yourself giving back to your community? *

Short Essay Response; Max of 250 Words0/250
What do you want your legacy in life to be? *

Please upload a 2–3 video minute response to this question.
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If you are having issues uploading your video response to this form—please upload your video to Youtube or Google Drive. If using Youtube, you can publish your video and select the "Unlisted" option. This keeps your video private but accessible to us.

Once ready, you can copy and paste your video's URL into a word document and upload that file instead of a video.
Do you give HoPe permission to use your video and written submission for future HoPe Legacy Scholarship related matters?*

Yes, I give HoPe permission to use my video and written submission for future HoPe Legacy Scholarship-related matters.No, I do not give HoPe permission to use my video and written submission for future HoPe Legacy Scholarship-related matters.
Your response to this question will not affect the likelihood of being awarded the current scholarship opportunities available.
Confirmation and E-Signature

By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct, all short answer and video responses to essay questions are your own work, and that you are the person completing this application.
E-Signature*
This scholarship opportunity is made a reality thanks to the support of community partners who wish to pour into the work we do with high school students, their families, and our communities. It is with the support of many of our partners, parents, educators, and community members that we are able to empower students to leave behind their own legacies in their schools and beyond.
When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received.
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The HoPe Legacy Scholarship

Personal Student Information:

High School Information:

School and Community Involvement:

Post-Secondary Plan Information:

Scholarship Essay Questions

Confirmation and E-Signature