Application for the 2026/2027 Vanguard Scholarship for Democracy, Justice and Social Change is open to U.S. female citizen and permanent resident students who are current undergraduate or graduate level students in the United States. The scholarship is sponsored by Scholarship America to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education at an accredited 4-year college or university as a full-time student studying one of the major course program. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award and a value of $4,000 given to qualified applicants of the 2026/2027 Vanguard Scholarship for Democracy, Justice and Social Change.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: Scholarship America
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Varies
- Value: $4,000
- Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2026/2027 Vanguard Scholarship for Democracy, Justice and Social Change Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2026/2027 Vanguard Scholarship for Democracy, Justice and Social Change:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. female citizen and permanent resident students.
- The scholarship is to current female undergraduate or graduate level students that want to continue their education in the United States.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades, with a minimum GPA of 3.5 score or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must be enrolled or plan to attend an accredited 4-year college or university as a full-time student who want to pursue their career in one of the listed majors course programs here.
- The selection of recipients of the scholarship will be base on their academic performance, work experience, educational and career goals or objectives, and personal of family circumstances.
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate their financial need, leadership skills, school activities and community activities.
2026/2027 Vanguard Scholarship for Democracy, Justice and Social Change Application Process
To apply for the 2026/2027 Vanguard Scholarship for Democracy, Justice and Social Change, applicants must follow these steps:
- It is essential for applicants to go through the scholarship application before applying for the award.
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship through the online application link provided below.
- Applicants must write an essay between 750 and 100 words on 1) Leadership Journey & Personal Story: Describe the experiences that have shaped your leadership path. Have you, your family or your community faced systemic inequities or injustices? How have these experiences influenced your values, resilience, and drive to create change? 2) Commitment & Motivation: Explain what inspires you to pursue your chosen field of study. How does your academic focus connect to the values of democracy, justice, equity, or sustainability? 3) Long-Term Trajectory: Share your long-term academic and career goals. How do you envision building on your studies to advance systemic change and contribute to a more just, equitable, and sustainable future?
- Applicants must provide all the required documents that are needed for the scholarship including transcript, grade, proof of enrollment, resume, essay, two online recommendation, contact details, and completed application form before the deadline date.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact this email studentsupport@scholarshipamerica.org.
Application Deadline: 15 April 2026
