The Angel Resilience Scholarship was established to recognize graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated resilience, perseverance, leadership, and a commitment to building a better future for themselves and their communities.

This scholarship celebrates students who have overcome challenges, remained focused on their goals, and continue to move forward with determination and purpose.

One scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded annually.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a graduating high school senior.

• Plan to attend a college, university, trade school, apprenticeship, or certification program following graduation.

• Demonstrate resilience in overcoming personal, academic, or life challenges.

• Demonstrate leadership, community involvement, or service to others.

• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Required Application Materials

To be considered, applicants must submit the following:

Completed Application Form

Complete all sections of the online application.

Transcript

Submit an unofficial or official high school transcript.

Personal Essay

Applicants must submit a 500–750 word essay responding to the following prompt:

"Resilience is the ability to continue moving forward despite obstacles and setbacks. Describe a challenge you have faced, how you overcame it, and how that experience has shaped your goals, character, and plans for the future."

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Demonstrated resilience and perseverance

• Leadership and character

• Community involvement and service

• Quality of essay response

• Future goals and aspirations

• Academic effort and achievement

The scholarship is intended to recognize the whole student, not simply academic performance.

Application Timeline

Applications Open: January 15, 2027

Application Deadline: March 15, 2027

Recipient Notification: April 2027

Scholarship Presentation: Spring 2027 Senior Awards Program