No-GPA-Required Scholarships
Ten, $1,000, no-GPA-required scholarships for public, private, or homeschool rural students.
Applications have been awarded for 2024.
Please check back in 2025.
Why does the Rural Gone Urban Foundation Scholarship Exist?
When Brooke Taylor, a high school senior, was told by her guidance counselor college wasn't the right path, she faced a pivotal moment. Supported by her family, friends, and crucial scholarship funds, Brooke refused to be deterred. With perseverance, grit, and passion, she earned two degrees and embarked on a successful career in agriculture that took her around the globe. Inspired by Brooke's journey, the Rural Gone Urban Foundation was launched in March 2022 with a mission to empower students like Brooke — those often overlooked, the B and C students — to invest in themselves through higher education.
The foundation's inception was fueled by Brooke's unwavering determination and strength in the face of an alleged incurable cancer diagnosis.
It was her desire to show her daughter that brave and strong women, like those the foundation supports, can overcome any challenge.
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Details
The Rural Gone Urban Foundation Scholarship is open to any U.S. rural female student, whether attending public, private, or homeschooling institutions, and who is pursuing post-secondary education through a traditional college or university, trade school, or professional training program. Applicants may be high school seniors who are accepted to, or any students who are currently enrolled, in an active and reputable traditional college or university, trade school, or professional training program.
Preference will be given to female students demonstrating financial need and a history of work ethic excellence.
There are no GPA requirements for this scholarship.
10 scholarships, each valued at $1,000, will be awarded annually.
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Scholarship Committee
Our committee consists of dedicated volunteers who bring diverse expertise from various professional industries. Each member shares a common background - they were once rural, gritty, passionate, and hardworking students themselves. With firsthand experience navigating the challenges of pursuing education in rural areas, our committee members are committed to supporting and empowering the next generation of rural students.
In addition to their professional backgrounds, all committee members have signed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to safeguard the privacy and data of all applicants. Your information is secure with us.
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Timeline
Timeline will be updated in 2025.
Application Tips
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Be detailed
Do not assume we know anything. The committee has never met you, heard of you, or seen you. The ball is in your court to share why you’re the right human for this scholarship.
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Be real
The scholarship committee is looking for more than the highlight reel. We’re interested in your character, your passions, and your work ethic.
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Be honest
All scholarship committee members have signed non disclosure agreements, which means we cannot legally share any information you provide within your application without your permission, unless that information can cause harm to yourself or others.
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Ask for help
Work with a trusted advisor, mentor, or friend who can help you see the forest for the trees. They may remember an anecdotal story that may elevate your application to the next level.
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Review
Even the most renown authors have an editor. Review your application before submission. However, please know, we will not discount your application because of grammatical errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Census Bureau defines rural as any population, housing, or territory not in an urban area. This definition is closely tied to its urban definition, of which there are two geographical types:
"Urbanized Areas" have a population of 50,000 or more.
"Urban Clusters" have a population between 2,500 and 50,000.
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April 13, 2024.
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Applicants will create an account when applying for scholarships, which will allow all applicants to review and edit as needed prior to submission.
Additionally, if an applicant is not awarded a scholarship, they can access their previous application information to resubmit for upcoming award cycles. -
Ideal references can speak on behalf of their first-hand knowledge of an applicants work ethic, character, and/or financial need.
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The Rural Gone Urban Foundation invested in a platform to respect applicants’ private information, reduce unconscious bias, and to streamline the application process for applicants.
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Scholarships will be awarded directly to students via check June 2024.
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Recipients are encouraged to exercise their discretion in utilizing the scholarships to achieve their educational objectives. This may include covering expenses such as tuition, fees, rent, food, books, and/or supplies as deemed necessary by the recipient.
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One minimum, three maximum.
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Yes.
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The Rural Gone Urban Foundation is funded by individual and corporate donations.
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Yes.
Still have questions?
Please share, in detail, what questions or clarifications you have or need. Submissions are directed to Scholarship Committee chair, Taylor Rogers.