Scholarships for Perseverance

When it comes to getting through college, perseverance comes in handy. That personality trait can also help you pay for your education. Many local foundations and national organizations offer scholarships to students who have demonstrated perseverance. Often, applicants are asked to submit a personal essay describing how they have demonstrated perseverance in their lives, as well as letters of recommendation from adults who can vouch for you. Some of these scholarships also take into consideration financial need and academic performance. Ready to get started? Check out the list below. One of these scholarships for perseverance might be the perfect fit for you.

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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • March 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +4 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Perseverance|Motivation|
  • School (K-12): |Petaluma High School, Petaluma, CA|
  • Residence: Live in |Sonoma, CA|
  • competition 1.5
  • effort level 2.0
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  • 10,000
  • 30 awards
  • n/a
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  • Character Trait: Show |Honesty|Perseverance|Academic Motivation|Good Judgment|
  • Employer: |The Peninsula Regent|
  • Residence: |Legal U.S. Resident|
  • competition 1.5
  • effort level 5.0
James Buchner Memorial Scholarship The Community Foundation Serving Riverside & San Bernadino Cities
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  • n/a
  • 1 award
  • March 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: +2 More
  • Character Trait: Show |Perseverance|Motivation|Desire|
  • School (K-12): |Cathedral City High School, Cathedral City, CA|
  • Residence: |Permanent U.S. Resident|
  • competition 1.0
  • effort level 4.5
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