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The scholarship is designed to assist high school seniors in Grade 12 who are motivated and have post-secondary education plans

(Ex: vocational certification, degree, or trade school), for the Fall of 2026. For scholarship eligibility, students must complete the application and meet the following requirements:

  • Participation in school leadership activities and/or extra-curricular programs and strong volunteer or charitable service record. May include average work hours per week.
  • No minimum GPA required. A copy of current transcript-participation in school leadership activities and/or extra-curricular programs and a strong volunteer or charitable service record must be submitted.
  • Two letters of recommendation from your high school counselors or teachers (submitted on school letterhead), church leader, mentor or supervisor at work.
  • 500-700 word Rising Above essay, typed (PDF or Word document format):
    • Describe a significant challenge, obstacle, or adversity you have faced in your life. How did you overcome it? What personal strengths, support systems (family, faith, community, mentors) or lessons learned, helped you rise above this challenge? Looking ahead to your future, how do you feel that your experience, can be used to strengthen and encourage others who face similar obstacles? What character qualities were strengthened and/or developed through this difficult time? How do you feel now, when you look back and see your personal growth?

In addition to the above requirements, all students must complete a photo release waiver with their applications. Please download and obtain the appropriate signatures before uploading it with your application documents. 

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic performance, essay content, volunteerism efforts, participation in school leadership activities, and/or extracurricular programs. All essays will be reviewed by the North Brevard Prayer Breakfast Scholarship Committee.

Please ensure that all required documents are included with your submission, as incomplete applications cannot be saved. Only fully completed scholarship applications with all necessary attachments will be considered.

Important Dates

  • Application deadline: February 28, 2026 at 5:00pm
  • Award notification: Friday March 13, 2026
  • Award presentation (attendance required): Friday, April 3, 2026
  • Scholarship funds will be disbursed no later than October 2026, upon receipt of verification that students are enrolled in their chosen accredited post-secondary education program.