The Whole Person College Program selects inspiring young role models from low-income communities and surrounds them with the following resources during college: community impact planning, one-on-one mentorship, professional networking, leadership and life skill building, Summer Symposium, internship opportunities, and tuition awards up to $5,000 per academic year.

Through a diverse community of thousands of mentors, staff, volunteers, peers, donors, and Scholars alumni, we've created an ecosystem of support that rallies around our exceptional young leaders, providing them with the personal, professional, and financial resources they'll need to thrive in their college careers and start a ripple of impact in their community.

Once a Greenhouse Scholar, always a Greenhouse Scholar. The Whole Person College Program is only phase 1 of our 3-phased Community Change Model approach. After college graduation, Scholars are eligible to recieve additional services through the Young Leaders Program. Learn about our program at greenhousescholars.org/our-program/.

Eligible Students Must:

• Be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a legal resident of California (select counties), Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, or North Carolina.
• Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
• Demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $80,000)
• Possess excellent leadership skills, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and a strong interest in and commitment to your community

Application Process

Part 1: Eligibility Survey and Short Response (Opens September 1, 2024)

Report unweighted GPA, household income, and geographic location to confirm eligibility, and submit one short answer response. Eligible applicants will be invited to Part 2 on a rolling basis.

The Part 1 Application is Closed

Part 2: Academic Information and Written Responses (Opens September 15, 2024)

Submit transcript, ACT/SAT test scores (optional), two letters of recommendation, and four written responses of up to 500 words.

The Part 2 Application is Closed

Part 3: Video Responses and Financial Reporting (Opens January 10, 2025)

Semi-finalists have two weeks to create and submit a five-minute video response and submit proof of income documents.

DEADLINE: January 26, 2025.

Part 4: Finalist Interviews (Opens March 12, 2025)

Finalists will be invited to submit updated transcripts, ACT/SAT test scores (optional), a headshot, college acceptance status, other scholarship awards statuses, and to schedule an interview.

Interviews will be held between March 31st - April 15th from 4pm - 8pm in the following cities: Los Angeles (CA), Boulder (CO), Denver (CO), Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), Raleigh (NC), and Charlotte (NC). Interviews are in-person only, virtual interviews will not be permitted.

DEADLINE (submission and scheduling): March 17, 2025

Winner Notifications (April 30, 2025)

Scholars from California, Colorado, Illinois, Georgia, New York, and North Carolina are announced by phone and email.