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. 

The Full Circle Scholars program is important to Academy 4 because it reflects our commitment to developing leaders. By investing in high school mentors who faithfully serve elementary students, the scholarship honors their leadership, helps remove financial barriers to post-secondary education, and reinforces the lasting impact of changing lives through relationships.

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

Eligibility:

• High School junior or 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 31, 2026 by 11:59pm

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

Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 6, 2026.

Click the "Apply Now" button to fill out our official application form and submit your completed essay by March 31, 2026.

Essay Prompt:
Share how your Academy 4 mentor shaped you in 4th grade and how serving as a mentor this year has shaped you in return. Also discuss how the Full Circle Scholars scholarship supports your future goals. How will this scholarship help you continue the cycle of leadership? (600-800 words)

Additional Note: Scholarship submissions generated using AI will not be accepted. We want to hear your personal reflections and voice.

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, please contact fullcircle@academy4.org