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Full Legal Name
Preferred Name (if different)
Date of Birth
Email Address
Phone
Current School (High School / College / Program)
High School Senior
College Freshman
College Sophomore
Other: ___________
Anticipated Graduation Date
Intended College / University / Program (if known)
Intended Major or Area of Study
Do you identify as a student from an under-resourced or financially impacted household?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Are you the first in your immediate family to attend college?
Yes
No
Have you experienced any of the following? (Check all that apply)
Financial hardship
Housing insecurity
Foster care involvement
Alternative education placement
Chronic illness or disability
Family caregiving responsibilities
Other (optional): __________________
Current GPA
Academic Strengths
Describe any academic challenges you have faced and how you have worked to overcome them (short response)
OPTION A: WRITTEN ESSAY
Length
500
750 words
Format
Typed
double-spaced
(PDF or DOC)
Essay Prompts (Choose One)
1. “An Open Door Moment”
Describe a moment in your life when an opportunity, challenge, or person changed your direction. How did this experience shape your goals for higher education?
2. “Rising Through Barriers”
Open Doors believes that resilience is a form of brilliance. Describe barriers you have faced and how you continue to push forward despite them.
3. “Why Education?”
Why is higher education important to you, and how will this scholarship help you open doors not only for yourself, but for others?
OPTION B: VIDEO SUBMISSION
Video Guidelines
Length : 2–4 minutes
Format: MP4, MOV, or unlisted YouTube/Vimeo link
Setting: Quiet space, applicant visible on screen
No special editing required
Video Prompt
Video submissions are evaluated using the same rubric as written essays.
Describe any leadership roles, service, or community involvement you participate in (formal or informal)
How do you hope to give back to your community in the future?
Have you applied for FAFSA or state financial aid?
Yes
In Progress
Not Yet
Briefly explain how this scholarship would impact your educational journey
By submitting this application, I certify that all information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant Name:
Signature (Typed):
Date:
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