Starting A Memorial Scholarship?

When you want to honor someone special, a donation to Scholarship America in their name is a gift with heart. Your contribution celebrates their memory while helping deserving students transform their educational dreams into reality.

At Scholarship America, we firmly believe that any size donation can spur transformational change. Your contribution directly supports our work connecting deserving students with the financial resources and guidance they need to pursue their educational dreams. Every dollar counts in bridging the gap between ambition and achievement. By contributing in memory of a loved one, you honor their legacy while making a lasting impact on students’ futures.

When you make a memorial donation to Scholarship America, your gift joins a legacy of giving that spans decades.
Since 1958, Scholarship America has:

• Awarded $6 billion to students
• Supported 3.5 million students throughout our history
• Awarded $338 million in scholarship dollars in 2025 alone
• Supported 20,000 first-generation students last year

Your memorial donation becomes part of this powerful movement. We’re committed to making every dollar count: 92 cents of every dollar you give goes directly to students, with just 3% covering administrative costs. This efficiency means your gift honoring a loved one has maximum impact on the students who need it most.

We’re grateful for your generosity and committed to transparency. After your donation, we will provide a charitable donation receipt in recognition of your contribution.

Join us in making a lasting impact. Your donation in memory of someone special is a powerful testament to the difference every donor can make.

Note: This is only for those looking to support a scholarship program. If you are a student or parent looking to find and apply for scholarships, you can explore scholarships and more here.