Grant / opportunity

Freedom and Glory Beacon Scholarship for Rural America

StatusOpen / current cycle

Amount / value$1,000

TimingSpring 2027 application deadline: November 30, 2026. Sponsor accepts applications year-round.

Student levelAssociate; Undergraduate; Adult / Nontraditional

FocusAdult / Nontraditional

BasisLow-income requirement plus merit/community criteria

Age / nontraditionalAdult learners are explicitly eligible.

Last checked2026-09-20 · Direct scholarship sponsor

Eligibility summary

Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, current college students, or adult learners planning an accredited associate or bachelor program; GPA 3.0+; must meet sponsor rural-area and low-income criteria.

Requires an approximately 750-word essay on patriotism through community involvement, transcript, two recommendations, and a current photo.

Eligibility

Important timing

Spring 2027 application deadline: November 30, 2026. Sponsor accepts applications year-round.

Official source / application information

Funding rules, deadlines, and availability can change. Verify the official source before applying.