Student Scholarships
The Project Forward Leap (PFL) scholarship partners program was established to ensure students who have completed seven years of PFL programming have better access to college.
The PFL scholarship partners program network was established to allow students access to a wide range of full and partial scholarship opportunities. PFL will not fund these scholarships directly but will match students with scholarships being offered through our partnership sources.
Beginning in fall 2010, the scholarship partners program will expose every enrolled PFL high school student to a wide variety of scholarships that fill the gap between the cost to attend college and the family contribution.
Eligibility Requirements
PFL high school students are expected to be academic achievers, positive leaders among their peers, and demonstrate continuous personal growth. In order to remain eligible to participate in the scholarship program, PFL students must also satisfy the following requirements.
- Earn a B or higher average in school each marking period
- Currently in the 11th or 12th grade
- Participate and are in good standing in the PFL High School Program
- Attend the PFL Refresher Program or a PFL approved substitute program
- Keep PFL records updated voluntarily and as requested. This includes current address, school, extracurricular activities, awards, etc.
- Each student is required to participate in 10 hours of community service per academic year
Scholarship Program Process
Step 1: Pre College Meeting - By the Fall of the students 11th grade they meet with a regional director who will provide academic, extracurricular and college guidance to students and to aid parents and teachers in the evaluation of a student’s scholastic progress and potential. In conjunction with other staff members, the director will help to design and implement plans conducive to meeting a student’s educational and career development goals.
Step 2: Matching Process – Based on the information obtained list of scholarships will be made available to the student and parent.
Step 3: Continuing support – Each student will receive any academic and resource support needed to remain eligible for scholarships through PFL referrals or direct services.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who are the partners involved in the scholarship partners program?
PFL will be constantly building partnerships to ensure that each participant has the best opportunity to obtain funding for a higher education. Currently PFL has a database of over 40 scholarships available and will be adding new scholarships every day.
Do I have to apply?
No. As long as you are a good standing high school student with PFL you will be automatically enrolled.
How is the scholarship partnership program funded?
The PFL Scholarship Partnership Program does not directly provide funding through PFL but through its partnerships that have their individual funding sources.
Will I be guaranteed a scholarship?
Unfortunately full and partial scholarships cannot be guaranteed through this program; however we will provide each student with the support and resources that will put them in the best position to receive one.
Can I use a Project Forward Leap Partnership Scholarship at any college and for any major?
Scholarship restrictions will vary on a case by case basis. While there will be general scholarships made available there will be some that are university and/or area of study specific.
If I am awarded other scholarships or financial aid, does it affect my eligibility for the Project Forward Leap Scholarship Partnership Program?
You are eligible for a Project Forward Leap Partnership Scholarship even if you receive other scholarships or financial aid.
What are the benefits of the Project Forward Leap Scholarship Partnership Program?
The PFL Scholarship Partnership Program and partnering institutions of higher learning provides a wide variety of annual full and partial scholarships.
Students will have opportunities to apply to many scholarships offered by organizations that are neither readily accessible nor promoted.
Participants will receive college guidance that will allow them to choose a university, course of study as well as high school classes to enroll in which will enable them to achieve their academic and career goals.
What makes the PFL Scholarship Partnership Program different from other scholarship programs?
What differentiates PFL Scholarship Partnership Program from other scholarship programs is that PFL (1) sets up a goal oriented timeline with the student that will fully prepare the student to apply and complete college; (2) introduces students to scholarships based on several factors including: their chosen collegiate area of study, academic performance and other needs based criteria; (3) provides constant support and services to ensure students remain eligible for scholarships and are able to attend and complete college.
