Pell Pathways Scholarship Fund

About this opportunity

The Pell Pathways Scholarship Fund picks up where federal aid leaves off. Many students win a Pell Grant yet still face a gap of several thousand dollars once tuition, housing, textbooks, transport, and childcare are added up — and that gap is the number-one reason low-income students drop out. This fund pays up to full remaining need directly to your college, renewable for up to four years of continuous enrolment. Beyond money, every scholar is paired with a dedication mentor who helps with course planning, FAFSA renewal, internship searches, and the jump from graduation into a first job. First-generation college students are given priority consideration, and part of every award is reserved for students attending community college with plans to transfer.

Eligibility requirements — read before applying

U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Enrolled, accepted, or planning to enrol full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university
Pell-eligible, or from a household earning under $75,000 a year
Minimum 2.5 GPA (high school or college transcripts accepted)
FAFSA filed for the current award year
First-generation students and community-college transfers receive priority
Must remain in good academic standing to renew each year

How to apply

1. Create your free Grant Well account and complete your student profile.
2. Upload your FAFSA Submission Summary, most recent transcript, and acceptance or enrolment letter.
3. Write a short essay (400–600 words) on what a degree will change for you and your family.
4. Submit before the deadline — late or incomplete files are not reviewed.
5. Finalists meet a reviewer for a friendly 20-minute video chat.
6. Decisions arrive by email within 14–28 days; funds go straight to your school.

Eligible applicants: Individuals, Students · All U.S. states · Last verified Oct 14, 2026