AspireOpen Action Scholarship
- All students are eligibleAny education level, state, field of study, or GPA.
- AspireOpen is 100% free for students and donorsPowered by The Aspire Open Foundation.
Who can apply
- Students at any education level, including those returning to education
- Any field of study
- No minimum GPA
About the scholarship
Open possibilities. Take your next step.
Every student has potential worth supporting. Education gives us room to explore our interests, develop our abilities, and contribute in our own way.
The $20,000 AspireOpen Action Scholarship puts that belief into practice by supporting a student taking steps toward their educational goals.
That could mean preparing to become a nurse, learning a trade, building your first project, pursuing research, or returning to college after time away. It could mean becoming the first person in your family to graduate—or discovering a direction you hadn’t considered before.
Progress takes many forms. Small beginnings count, too. Learning a new skill, starting a course, or making time for your education alongside work and family can all be meaningful steps forward.
We welcome students of all backgrounds, fields of study, and academic abilities. Whether you’re starting, continuing, or returning to education, your ambitions deserve support.
There’s no essay to write and no minimum GPA. This scholarship is an invitation to take your next step, wherever you’re starting from.
- Application format
- Your AspireOpen profile. No essay.
- Field of study
- Any field
- Payment
- Paid to your school
How to apply
- Create your free AspireOpen profile.
- Apply to this scholarship with your profile. There’s no essay to write.
- Submit before the deadline. The scholarship panel reviews every application.
Scholarship timeline
- Scholarship published on AspireOpen (done)
- Applications open (done)
- Application deadline:
- Scholarship panel review
- Winner announced on:
- Winner contacted by email
Applications close at the end of the deadline day, Eastern Time.
- No essay
- No minimum GPA
- All majors
- All education levels
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Last reviewed
Awarded to 9 winners and finalists
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to write an essay?
No. There’s no essay to write and no minimum GPA. You apply with your AspireOpen profile.
Can I apply to this scholarship anywhere else?
No. This scholarship is exclusive to AspireOpen.
How is the award paid?
The award is paid directly to your school. There’s no paperwork for you.
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. Applying is always free.
How should I get in touch with questions?
Email support@aspireopen.com. Winners can reach awards@aspireopen.com.
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How AspireOpen works
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Step 01
Create your profile
It takes about 2 minutes. Scholarship panels see your profile when you apply.
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Step 02
Apply on AspireOpen
Scholarships are run and reviewed on AspireOpen, so you apply right here with your profile.
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Step 03
Award paid to your school
Award money is applied to your tuition automatically, with no paperwork for you.