Shantinath Educational Foundation Scholarship
Renewable scholarships of $5,000 to $7,000 a year (up to four years) for one or two Highland Park High School (Highland Park, Illinois) graduates who are first-generation college students with a 3.25+ GPA and financial need, accepted to a two- or four-year college; STEM majors preferred. Apply with an essay, transcript, financial aid documents, three recommendation letters and proof of acceptance.
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Who can apply
- Graduates of Highland Park High School
- From Highland Park, IL
- For seniors
- First in family to attend college
- GPA of at least 3.25
- Shows financial need
- accepted to a two- or four-year accredited U.S. college or desire to pay it forward
- Studying stem (preferred, not required)
How to apply
You’ll need an essay, recommendation letters, a transcript, the FAFSA.
Open this listing in the Scholarship Finder for the application page and contact details. This foundation has no website; most small foundations take applications by mail or through the local high school’s counseling office. A short, polite letter asking for the application works well.
Is this legit?
Trust 75/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. No red flags.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF (tax year 2024) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
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