Headway proudly offers the Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship, a unique initiative designed to support students in their pursuit of academic and personal excellence. This scholarship is open to U.S. students enrolled in colleges, universities, or vocational-technical schools and is part of our mission to empower learners through literacy and education.

We’ve also recently updated our scholarship page to include insights from our past winner, who shared their inspiring experience and how the scholarship helped them achieve their goals.

Eligibility criteria for the scholarship include:

• Citizens of the United States;
• At least 16 years old;
• Final-year high school students, secondary school graduates, or current college/university undergraduates;
• A high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;
• Demonstrated leadership at school and/or in the community; and
• Full-time enrollment in an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school within the United States for the 2025 academic year.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2025, 3 pm CST

Scholarship Amount: $1,500

Application Requirements:

1. General information about the student;
2. A current, complete transcript of grades (academic record);
3. Essay OR Video: the student’s vision for a non-fiction book that has the potential to become a timeless handbook for humanity;
4. A paragraph about leadership;
5. A paragraph about goals and motivation;
6. A letter of recommendation.

Apply here: https://makeheadway.com/scholarship/