IBIA, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) program created to impact youth during their senior high school and college freshman years. Our Mission: Equip youth with SELF-LOVE, UNITY, RESILIENCE, and FINANCIAL literacy, to develop confident leaders, empowered to build strong communities and create a positive global impact.
CLA is an innovative, dynamic force, driven by a mission to serve. CLA provides organizational leaders with innovative strategies and insights to propel both people and mission toward success and achievement. CLA is also passionate about community wellness and helping youth embrace healthy emotional and mental health habits.
Scholarship Purpose: To identify high school seniors with a strong desire for academic excellence and passionate about their personal, peer, and community emotional and mental wellness.
Reward: A total of THREE scholarships will be granted based on the pool of qualified applicants. Selected recipients will receive financial scholarships as follows: One (1) scholarship for $1000 and two (2) scholarships for $500 to selected high school senior recipients.
Qualifications: Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify:
- Proof of current academic enrollment from an accredited high school
- Proof of current GPA of 3.0 or higher
**Students with a 2.0 - 2.9 GPA may apply but must also submit a personal statement & recommendation letter. Email recoverandrise2022@gmail.com for more info.
- Proof of Fall 2026 College or Continuing School Acceptance
- Attend a Virtual Scholarship Interview on April 11, 2026 or April 18, 2026.
- Complete a 300-500 word Reflective Essay discussing ONE of the below topics: *Applicants are expected to submit an original essay, not an AI software generated essay. The essay must be written in the applicant's authentic voice.
Topic #1. Describe a personal life challenge you faced and two healthy outlets you believe helped you rise above the situation.
Topic #2. Describe three helpful resources/outlets students your age can use to be resilient during hardships, challenges, and or trauma.
Topic #3. Identify two unhealthy outlets students your age should avoid during life hardships, and how the unhealthy outlets can impact a person's future.
Topic#4. Describe two of your frustrations about current mental/emotional health resources and share one idea to improve those frustrations.
*Application must be submitted to recoverandrise2022@gmail.com by March 28, 2026 at 11:59pmEST.