Basic Information

The current year's scholarship application is the only acceptable form that will be considered. This application is available electronically by accessing the downloadable version here.

Presidential Freedom Scholarships

Since 1997, over 37,000 students from every state in the nation, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and Department of Defense overseas schools have been recognized. Each high school in the country may select up to two students - juniors or seniors - to receive a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of outstanding leadership in service to their community. With funds appropriated by Congress, the Corporation for National and Community Service provides $500 for each scholarship, which must be matched with at least $500 secured by the participating school from a community or faith-based organization, a business, civic group or other local funding source. For more information on matching, please see their Tips for Finding Matching Funds.