Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Merit + needScholarship

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award
$10,000 per year, renewable for up to three additional years (up to $40,000)
Deadline
2027 cycle dates not yet posted; the prior cycle opened October 13, 2025 and closed January 5, 2026 at noon CST.
How to apply
Online application (administered by Kaleidoscope) with activities, community service, work experience, a leadership essay and a goals statement; semifinalists submit transcripts.
What you'll need
  • A separate scholarship application
  • An essay
  • Your transcript
Who can apply
U.S. citizens who are current high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, planning full-time study at an accredited four-year U.S. college.
Good to know
Selection centers on leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship; applicants are first considered on merit, but financial information is one component of the evaluation.
Details
ServiceNeed consideredU.S. citizens only