Steps For Change Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Steps For Change Foundation

The Steps For Change Scholarship is an income and merit-based scholarship awarded up to three high school seniors applying to a college or university with a $2,000 scholarship each to pursue their career goals. Students from low-income families are recognized for their capacity to lead and commitment to making a significant impact on communities. Award recipients must display academic excellence, exude passion in empowering the community, and exemplify a desire for continuous personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements

​To be eligible for The Steps for Change Scholarship, the applicant MUST:

• ​Be of legal status in the United States
• Be a current high school senior expecting to graduate in 2025
• Have been accepted and will be entered an accredited college in Fall of 2025
• Have a household income of less than $64300 in 2025
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5

​Please note: Ineligible applicants will not be evaluated.

Based on household income (family of 4 at 200% of the 2025 federal poverty level)

How to Apply

​To apply for the 2025 Steps For Change Scholarship, the applicant must provide all of the following by May 16th, 2025.

​1. A completed scholarship application

Please submit through the online application provided in the link below OR download and fill in the PDF application and send it to scholarships@wealthbyhealth.org. PDF application may also be mailed to PO Box 27685, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

2. ​An official transcript of academic marks shall be sent to our mailing address at PO Box 27685, Los Angeles, CA 90027.* Email: scholarships@wealthbyhealth.org.

Emailed transcripts will be accepted at this time. However, an official copy will be requested if applicant is selected as a scholarship recipient.

3. ​One letter of recommendation shall be written on an official letter and signed from and sent by a faculty member or community leader. The letter of recommendation can be sent via email to scholarships@wealthbyhealth.org​ as an attachment (PDF format) or via mail to PO Box 27685, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

4. ​A one-minute video answering the question: How would you value yourself?

Please be sure to state your full name at the beginning of the video and submit the video via email to scholarships@wealthbyhealth.org. Applicant may also upload video to YouTube and send us a link to the video.