The Granite Edvance Scholarship

True leadership and service are about taking action to create positive change and uplift others. Share how your involvement in leadership or service has shaped your character, the impact you have made, and how you plan to continue driving meaningful change throughout college and beyond.

This scholarship is for first-generation college students. For purposes of this scholarship, a first-generation student is someone whose parents did not complete a bachelor’s degree. Reflect on how your experiences as a first-generation student have influenced your goals and perspective, the obstacles you have overcome, and how you will carry that strength forward to succeed in college and open doors for yourself and those who follow.

Academic achievement is more than grades. It reflects curiosity, commitment, and the drive to excel when faced with challenges. This scholarship celebrates students who have demonstrated strong academic success and who are eager to build on that foundation in college. Share how your academic journey has shaped your approach to learning, how it has prepared you for the demands of higher education, and how you will use your achievements as a springboard for future growth. Please note that for this category, GPA is weighted more heavily in the review process. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Every journey is different, shaped by the unique moments and challenges that define us. This scholarship celebrates the diverse experiences that lead students to college. Describe the life experiences that have most influenced your growth, what they have taught you about yourself and the world, and how they have prepared you to embrace the opportunities and challenges ahead.