Hearts for Community Service Scholarship 2026, USA (Funding up to $5,000)
The Hearts for Community Service Scholarship, offered by Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc., is a prestigious scholarship that rewards students who actively serve their communities while pursuing higher education. This $5,000 scholarship supports students from selected U.S. states who demonstrate academic commitment, financial need, and a strong dedication to volunteerism.
Degree Level
- Trade School
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Graduate Degree
- Professional Degree
- Doctoral Degree
Available Subjects
- All Majors
- All Academic Disciplines
Benefits
$5,000 scholarship award
Helps offset:
- Tuition fees
- Books and supplies
- Educational and living expenses
- Supports students from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds
- Encourages continued community service and leadership
Eligible Nationalities
Applicants must be residents of one of the following Warrick Dunn Charities markets:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Hearts for Community Service Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a resident of an eligible U.S. state
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or GED equivalent)
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution
- Be actively involved in community service or volunteer work
- Open to:
- High school students (including dually enrolled)
- High school graduates
- GED recipients
- Trade school students
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Demonstrate financial need
Application Procedure
Applicants must complete the application during the open period (June 1 – June 30) and submit the following materials:
Required Documents
- Completed Online Application Form
- Essay (Minimum 500 Words) addressing:
- How you serve your community and the impact of your service
- How volunteerism has influenced your life
- How the scholarship will support your educational goals
- What post-secondary education means to you
- Academic Transcript: Minimum GPA of 2.75 or GED equivalent
- Proof of Enrollment or Acceptance: From a post-secondary institution
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Why Apply for the Hearts for Community Service Scholarship?
Warrick Dunn Charities created this scholarship to reduce the financial burden of higher education for students who give back to their communities. The program focuses on:
- Supporting first-generation and low-income students
- Encouraging service-driven leadership
- Creating access to economic mobility
- Investing in students who help others succeed
