The 2025 Ellevation Scholarship is now open!

Ellevation will be awarding ten $2,000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors who are current or former English learners (ELs). Since we began our scholarship program in 2018, over 40 students across the country have been awarded funds to help them begin their higher education journey.  

At Ellevation, we value the rich linguistic and cultural diversity that English learners bring to their classrooms and communities. We believe in their potential and are committed to supporting their success by providing opportunities that celebrate their strengths. 

How the scholarship can be used:

An important step in the journey to truly equitable education opportunities is addressing barriers including financial stressors that accompany higher education. The Ellevation Scholarship has been designed so that funds may be used at the discretion of the recipients to absorb costs including:

• The purchase of technology such as laptops, monitors, etc.
• Costs of travel/moving for school such as flights, dorms supplies and furniture
• The cost of school supplies including textbooks and other necessities
• To reimburse out of pocket costs for tuition

Eligibility requirements for applications:

• Be a high school senior who has been enrolled as an English Language Learner (ELL) at some point during their K-12 education.
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four- year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2025-2026 academic year 

Scholarship payments will be sent directly to the recipients by the end of July 2025, prior to the start of the fall semester. Applicants will be considered based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, and a statement of educational and career goals.

If you know an EL student who meets this description, please encourage them to apply today through our application portal.  Applications will be accepted between April 2nd, 2025 and May 12th, 2025 at 3 PM Central Time.

Sharing toolkit for educators:

If you are an educator interested in sharing this opportunity with eligible students, we've created a document containing suggested copy for emails and social posts, as well as a printable flyer and trouble shooting help for your convenience. 

This scholarship is an opportunity to support and recognize English learners as they pursue their highest aspirations. Thank you for sharing the application with your students, and best of luck to all applicants!