Academic Excellence

Five Star Legacy Scholarship Application

Investing in future leaders through academic achievement, community service, and leadership

⭐ Scholarships awarded based on available funding

📅 2026 Program Timeline

Opens

January 1, 2026

Deadline

May 31, 2026

Winners

June 2026

Award

August 2026

Scholarship payments sent directly to the student's chosen school/program

Eligibility Requirements

1. Student Status

• Must be a current high school senior graduating Spring 2026
• Must plan to attend an accredited 2-year college, 4-year college, trade school, or certification program in Fall 2026

2. GPA Requirement

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

3. Community Service

• At least 10 hours of documented community service within the last 12 months

4. Essay Submission

• Submit a 500-750 word essay based on provided topics

5. Letter of Recommendation

• One (1) letter required from:

○ Teacher
○ School counselor
○ Pastor/mentor
○ Employer
○ Community leader

6. Residency

• Must be a U.S. citizen or documented resident

7. Conduct

• Must demonstrate good character, positive behavior, leadership, and academic responsibility

Student Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Date of Birth *

Citizenship Status *

High School Information

High School Name *

Expected Graduation Date *

Cumulative GPA (on 4.0 scale) * (Minimum 3.0 required)

College/Program Plans

College/School Name *

Program Type *

Intended Major/Program of Study *

Community Service

Total Community Service Hours (last 12 months) * (Minimum 10 hours required)

Describe your community service activities *

Essay (500-750 words)

Choose ONE essay topic:

Describe a challenge you've overcome and how it shaped your character and goals.
How has community service influenced your perspective on leadership and service to others?
Discuss your educational and career goals and how this scholarship will help you achieve them.
Describe a person who has been a positive influence in your life and explain their impact.

Selected Essay Topic *

Your Essay (500-750 words) *

Please write 500-750 words responding to your chosen topic

Letter of Recommendation

Required: One (1) letter of recommendation

Letter must be from a teacher, school counselor, pastor/mentor, employer, or community leader.

Recommender can email letter directly to [email protected] with your name in the subject line, or you can upload it below.

Recommender's Full Name *

Relationship to You *

Recommender's Email *

Recommender's Phone

Upload Letter of Recommendation (Optional)

Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX | Max size: 5MB

If not uploading now, your recommender must email it to [email protected] before the deadline.

Additional Information

Awards, Honors, Leadership Roles, or Other Achievements

I certify that all information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I confirm that I meet all eligibility requirements including: high school senior status, minimum 3.0 GPA, 10+ community service hours, and U.S. citizenship/residency.

Your information is secure and confidential

Deadline: May 31, 2026 | Winners Announced: June 2026

Important Notes

• Scholarships are awarded based on available funding
• All materials must be submitted on or before May 31, 2026
• Scholarship payments will be sent directly to your chosen school/program
• Incomplete applications will not be reviewed
• Ensure your letter of recommendation is submitted by the deadline