GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
How To Apply
The 2025 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Application is now closed.
Eligibility for GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
All Candidates Must...
- Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces
- Plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 4‑year college or university in the U.S. for the entire 2025-2026 academic school year.
- Be citizens of the United States of America
- Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
- Be current U.S. high school seniors (including territories & commonwealths) graduating in winter 2024 or spring 2025, including home-schooled students and those on U.S. Armed Forces bases abroad.
How To Make Your Application Shine
How do you lead and serve like President Reagan? Showcase examples of your leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
Who is a GE-Reagan Foundation Scholar?
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars are among America’s foremost young leaders who personify the values that President Reagan took to Washington and inspired a nation with three decades ago. Like President Reagan, candidates use the formative experiences of their youth to lead, serve and pursue a life of purpose and significance, both individually and for their communities.
Crafting A Successful Application
Get the inside scoop from our our panelists of past recipients. In this three-part video series, you’ll Hear from program insiders about how to craft a successful application and be a strong contender to become a GE-Reagan Foundation Scholar.
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Core Values of GE-Reagan Scholars
Candidates are among America’s foremost young leaders who personify the values that President Reagan took to Washington and inspired a nation. Like President Reagan, candidates use the formative experiences of their youth to lead, serve and pursue a life of purpose and significance, both individually and for their communities.
Leadership
Scholars exemplify, inside and outside the classroom, President Reagan’s vision and destiny to lead and serve. They thrive in extracurricular activities and pursue leadership roles to make a positive difference in their school, in their community and on the job.
Scholars appreciate the value of a quality education and have an affinity for discovery and lifelong learning. They are conscientious about their studies and earnestly pursue academic achievement. Their initiative, imagination and innovation will play a significant role as our country tackles the problems of tomorrow.Drive
Just as President Reagan did, scholars optimistically look toward the future and pursue success with faith and determination. They have the conviction, ambition and courage to make their dreams reality. They approach their goals with an “it can be done” persistence, and are not deterred by life’s challenges.
Scholars aspire to advance themselves, their families, and their communities with perpetual hope, self motivation and the power of hard work. They model uncompromising discipline, reliability and work ethic in balancing school obligations with employment.Integrity
Scholars are rooted in their principles, values and ethics. They possess the unique combination of self confidence and humility that defined President Reagan’s leadership. They earn the respect of their peers by demonstrating genuine integrity, dependability and hope for a brighter future.
Scholars value family and demonstrate a strong commitment to their role as a contributing member. Often, they make sacrifices to support the overall needs of those around them.Citizenship
Scholars are driven by civic commitment and pride to engage actively in their communities and foster positive change. They value the freedom and equality that define our nation. Reflecting President Reagan’s ideals, they demonstrate accountability, tolerance, and belief in human potential, serving selflessly to enhance the prosperity of others.
President Reagan envisioned a society cherishing liberty, opportunity, democracy, and national pride. Scholars embody his patriotism and share his faith in the virtues and abilities of free people and the strength of the nation they built.
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Application Requirements and Timeline
Basic information about you, your parent/guardian, your high school, your top college choice, and your financial situation. Note: Applicants are first considered on the basis of merit. Financial information is just one component of the evaluation process. We encourage all applicants to apply and not rule themselves out based on financial circumstances.
Your involvement in extracurricular activities.
Your involvement in community service.
Your involvement in paid work.
Essay on your leadership and service.
A statement about your goals.
Your high school transcripts (semifinalists only).
One recommendation (semifinalists only).
Financial documentation (semifinalists only).
A statement on your values (semifinalists only).
Application Deadlines
October 15, 2024 Start your application and save it throughout the process until it is complete.
January 3, 2025 at Noon PST Complete and submit all application materials prior to the deadline.
By March 1, 2025 All applicants are notified of their status via email. Check your spam folder to make sure you don’t miss it. Semifinalists are instructed on next steps.
Semifinalist Deadline
Mid March 2025 Semifinalists submit a recommendation, a transcript, financial documentation, and a values statement.
April 2025 Finalists participate in virtual interviews. Put your best foot forward and make your application come to life.
By April 30, 2025 Recipients are notified via email.
Questions?
Applicants with questions should contact the program’s administrator, Kaleidoscope, at help@mykaleidoscope.com. Personnel at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute cannot address applicant questions.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute reserve the right to review the conditions and procedures of this scholarship program and to make changes at any time, including termination of the program.