Those selected as a Greenhouse Scholar are invited to fully participate in the Whole Person College Program through December 31, 2030. Greenhouse Funding is only available to Scholars who complete the accountability requirements on time, each term. 

Greenhouse provides program participants (Scholars) with comprehensive success resources, including one-on-one mentorship, professional networking, internship support, personal and community impact projects, an annual Summer Symposium, access to funding, and skill-building content on our core pillars: Leadership, Professional, Personal, and Community Change. 

IMPACT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP 

• Scholars are provided with a strategic framework to elevate their impact, both individually and as a group, and inspire younger generations of students from low-income communities.
• Scholars are required to identify and evolve an Individual Impact Plan annually.
• Scholars are required to contribute 10 hours per month to the Community Impact Initiative with their Greenhouse cohort.
• Scholars are required to Complete one presentation at a low-income school prior to senior year of college. 

LIFELONG LEARNING

• Scholars are matched with a mentor prior to college and maintain the relationship for 5-years. Greenhouse mentors are community leaders who guide, encourage, and inspire Scholars to achieve more than they could on their own.
• Scholars are required to hold meaningful communication with their Greenhouse mentor for at least 2 hours per month.

CONNECTIONS

• Greenhouse has compiled a professional networking directory featuring 100+ successful professionals who are poised to engage with Scholars, broadening their networks and motivating Scholars to think strategically about their direction and impact.
• Scholars are required to meet with at least two professional networking contacts each year (1 per semester).

FUNDING

• Scholars are eligible for two forms of financial support each year: a tuition scholarship and flex funding.
• Our last dollar scholarship provides up to $5,000 per year to cover unmet financial need during college.
• Scholars can additionally receive up to $6,000 annually through Flex Funding grants to use towards personal, professional, or academic enrichment.

CAREERS

• Scholars are coached through the process of finding and making the most of their internships, along with other in-person learning opportunities at various organizations.
• Scholars are required to complete at least one internship of 200+ hours before the start of senior year of college.

 IMMERSIVE GATHERINGS

• Greenhouse hosts an annual, world-class, multi-day gathering featuring workshops, speakers, panel discussions, and group projects to explore our core values, expand thinking, and cultivate leadership skills.
• Scholars are required to attend 4 days of the Summer Symposium in person, held in Boulder, Colorado the first weekend of August each year.

Application Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What states are eligible to apply for the Whole Person College Program?
Greenhouse accepts applications from high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents from Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Utah, and select counties in California (Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and Orange County).

2. What is an annual gross household income?
Greenhouse defines household income as the total amount of income earned by the parent(s)/guardian(s) living under the same roof in a single calendar year. It can include earnings from all sources, such as wages, self-employment income, investment income, and benefits like Social Security.

3. My annual household income is more than $80,000, can I still apply if I meet all other requirements?
Unfortunately, you would not be eligible for the Whole Person College Program. As a needs-based program, we must adhere to specific eligibility requirements, including financial criteria, to ensure we can serve students who fall within the parameters of our mission.

4. Am I eligible to apply if I plan to attend a 2-year college before transferring to a 4-year university?
It is a program requirement to enroll in a 4-year accredited college or university in the fall of 2026.

5. What if my high school does not calculate an unweighted GPA?
If you school does not provide a GPA at all, use this video to calculate your GPA.
If your school only provides a weighted GPA, input the weighted GPA.

6. How do I know my Part 1 Application was received?
An email confirmation will be sent once the application has been submitted and the dashboard status will change to “FINAL”. If you do not receive a confirmation email, the application was not submitted.

7. Why was my Part 1 Application immediately marked as ineligible?
Applications are immediately marked as ineligible if the graduation year, geographic location, GPA, or household income don’t meet the eligibility requirements for the Whole Person College Program.

8. When will applications be invited to the Part 2 Application?
Eligible applicants will be invited to complete the Part 2 Application on a rolling basis. Invites will be sent within 10-business days after completion of the Part 1 Application.

9. What are the application open and close dates?
The Part 1 Application opens September 1, 2025 and the deadline is November 13, 2025
The Part 2 Application opens September 8, 2025 and the deadline is December 3, 2025
The Part 3 Application opens January 10, 2026 and then deadline is January 26, 2026
The Part 4 Application opens in March 2026

Process

1. Register

Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.

2. Login

Login to the award with your email and password.

3. Create

Create your online application. For a list of required information and attachments, please review the Award Application Guide

4. Save

During the Call for Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section.

5. Submit

On completion, save your Nomination as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.

If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Award Administrator.