"AAARRR Scholarship" by Golden Compass Foundation
The Golden Compass Foundation rewards the navigators: students who find their own way and help others do the same.
Everything you need to know before you apply.
A merit award for resilient, resourceful students, with no GPA cutoff and no application fee.
Awarded to one eligible applicant each year, paid after review and verification.
Applications are open February 1 to 28 each year. The program reopens every February 1.
Share a few basics: who you are, where you're headed to school, and the degree you're pursuing.
Answer one quick prompt about charting your own course. A few sentences is all it takes.
We review every eligible entry and notify the winner by email after the entry window closes.
Every eligible application is reviewed against the same criteria.
A track record of pushing through obstacles to keep learning.
Finding creative ways to reach your goals with what you have.
A clear sense of where you're headed and how this helps.
How your education will ripple out to those around you.
Opens February 1st, 2027. It only takes a few minutes to apply.
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