The Full Circle Scholarship was established in 2021 to recognize and reward Full Circle Mentors for their dedication and leadership. 

Full Circle Mentors are high school students who participated in Academy 4 as a mentee when they were in the 4th grade and now serve as mentors in the program while in high school. 

Academy 4 exists to cultivate future leaders through meaningful relationships with mentors. When former Academy 4 students return as mentors, they have come “Full Circle.” However, this is just the beginning of their journey as adult leaders contributing to their communities. 

This scholarship may be used for tuition and supplies at any institution of higher education, including trade, technical, or cosmetology schools. 

Eligibility:

• High School senior who participated in Academy 4 as a fourth grader and who has served at least one year as an Academy 4 mentor with no more than two excused absences. 

• Completed Scholarship Application, due on March 4, 2025 by 11:59pm

If an applicant becomes a scholarship recipient, a video recorded interview may be required.

Scholarship recipients will be notified on March 27, 2025. 

Click the link to fill out our official application form and submit your completed essay by March 4, 2025.

Essay Topic: How will your experience as an Academy 4 mentor serve you in the future? (Minimum 500 words)

Help is Available!

If you need help completing this scholarship application, help is available! You can reach out to your school counselor, a teacher, or another trusted mentor for assistance.

If you have questions about the scholarship, you can contact Jasmine Allred: jasmine.allred@academy4.org