The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation College Scholarship Program is a grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation that funds undergraduate education for high-achieving students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2014, the program awards up to 46 new scholarships each year, each valued at ,000 total (,000 per year for four consecutive years of full-time enrollment). The scholarship aims to help students graduate with minimal debt while engaging fully in campus life.

Eligible applicants must be 2026 high school graduates attending an accredited four-year U.S. college or university, demonstrate academic achievement, and show involvement in school, community, or church activities. Applications for the 2026–27 cycle were open January 5 through April 1, 2026.

Apply for a Schulze College Scholarship - Schulze Family Foundation We award up to 46 new $20,000 Schulze College Scholarships each year. The Schulze Family Foundation College Scholarship was first awarded in 2014 to assist students in graduating from college with minimal student debt. Eight years of Schulze scholars have now: Our scholarships allowed them to: entered the work force, or enrolled in graduate school programs.

work less and study more, and live the college experience with less distraction. We are open for new applications for 2026-27 from January 5, 2026 to April 1, 2026. Schulze College Scholarships are awarded to U.S. citizens for four consecutive years of full-time college enrollment with satisfactory academic performance at a four-year accredited college or university.

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Check your eligibility, your school’s eligibility, and the required materials to submit. Successful candidates will demonstrate that they have distinguished themselves through school, community, and/or church activities, while also showing strong academic achievement in high school. Scholarships are awarded for four consecutive years of full-time college enrollment with satisfactory academic performance.

To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria: A 2026 graduate of an eligible high school Have a minimum of a 3. 0 unweighted cumulative GPA (4.

0 scale) Show unmet financial need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Will not receive need-based federal grant assistance (Pell Grant) Enroll in a four-year accredited college or university as a full-time degree-seeking student Minnesota Catholic high school students must have completed their elementary education at a Catholic school Check if your school qualifies What you’ll need to submit your application by 11:59 pm on April 1, 2026: the name & email address of the high school official who will upload your official high school transcript; a resume (.

doc or . pdf version) of your participation and achievements, leadership activities, and experiences; names and email addresses of two people from whom you will request letters of recommendation — they must be letters from high school teachers, counselors, or staff; a 500-word or less essay (. doc or .

pdf version). Mr. Schulze believes the skills he learned as a young newspaper delivery boy helped him both personally and as the founder of Best Buy. Tell us about an experience in your own life (positive or negative) that taught you a lifelong lesson that you carry with you today; information from your FAFSA Submission Summary; and your Financial Aid Notification of Award from your chosen college.

You will have until 11:59 pm CDT on April 1, 2026 to complete and submit your application. Check the dates and deadlines We are open for new applications for 2026-27 from January 5, 2026 to April 1, 2026. We are open for new applications for 2026-27 from January 5, 2026 to April 1, 2026.

the name & email address of the high school official who will upload your official high school transcript; a resume (. doc or . pdf version) of your participation and achievements, leadership activities, and experiences; names and email addresses of two people from whom you will request letters of recommendation — they must be letters from high school teachers, counselors, or staff; a 500-word or less essay (.

doc or . pdf version). Mr. Schulze believes the skills he learned as a young newspaper delivery boy helped him both personally and as the founder of Best Buy.

Tell us about an experience in your own life (positive or negative) that taught you a lifelong lesson that you carry with you today; information from your FAFSA Submission Summary, and your Financial Aid Notification of Award. You have until 11:59 pm CDT on April 1, 2026 to complete and submit your application. Our goal is to notify all applicants of their status by May 1, 2026.

Questions? See the contact information below. Contact Marla Friederichs , Senior Program Officer – Scholarships Contact Ana DiMercurio , Senior Program Officer Page feature photo courtesy of Mary.