ACT Six Scholarship Program

Name: ACT Six Scholarship Program

Award Amount: Full tuition, room, and board (varies by campus partner)

Information And Eligibility:
The ACT Six Scholarship Program is a national leadership development and full-tuition scholarship initiative administered by Degrees of Change, a nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to higher education and cultivating inclusive campus communities. This highly selective scholarship is designed to empower students who demonstrate strong leadership potential, resilience, academic promise, and a commitment to advancing equity, access, and social justice. Rather than being restricted solely to academic metrics, the ACT Six program emphasizes community influence, creativity, service, and students’ capacity to lead positive change.

ACT Six Scholars receive comprehensive scholarship support covering full tuition, room, and board at one of the program’s partner colleges or universities. Partner campuses span several regions of the United States and include institutions committed to supporting a diverse student body through mentoring, leadership development, and community engagement opportunities. In addition to financial support, the program provides scholars with year-round leadership development programming, coaching, and access to a national network of peers, alumni, and professional mentors who guide participants throughout their undergraduate journey and beyond.

Applicants are evaluated on multiple dimensions of achievement and potential. A competitive ACT Six applicant typically shows evidence of impactful leadership in their school, neighborhood, or community, demonstrates a clear vision for their future academic and civic engagement, and communicates how they intend to use their education to address systemic barriers or contribute meaningfully to their communities. Students who have overcome adversity, taken initiative in organizing or leading projects, or shown a sustained commitment to service and justice are well positioned to excel in the selection process.

The selection process for ACT Six combines written application materials with regional interviews and group assessments, allowing students to demonstrate not only academic readiness but also interpersonal skills, collaboration, and leadership presence. Students admitted as ACT Six Scholars join a diverse cohort that supports one another through college transition and academic challenges, while also contributing to broader campus life and civic engagement initiatives.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a high school senior planning to enroll in college.
• Must demonstrate leadership potential and the capacity to positively impact their community.
• Must show resilience and determination in academic and personal pursuits.
• Applicants are typically emerging student leaders from historically under-represented or economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Must be eligible for admission to one or more ACT Six partner institutions.

Application Requirements:

• Completed ACT Six Program application via the Degrees of Change portal.
• High school transcript or academic record.
• Personal essays or statements highlighting leadership experience, goals, and commitment to service.
• Letters of recommendation from educators, mentors, or community leaders familiar with the applicant’s work.
• Participation in regional interviews and group assessment sessions during the selection process.

Additional Details:

• Scholarship covers full tuition, room, and board at participating partner colleges and universities.
• ACT Six programming includes leadership training, mentoring, and cohort-based support systems.
• Recipients join a national alumni network focused on professional growth and civic engagement.
• Partner institutions may include schools committed to diversity and student success programming.

Deadline: November

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