New Visions for
Public Schools
Scholarship Fund
2009
Opportunity Scholarship Launched
26
High Schools Represented
197
Scholarships Awarded
87
Active Recipients
NVPS Scholarship
Scholarships Awarded 197
Active Recipients 87
Application Requirements
To be considered for the NVPS Scholarship Fund, graduating seniors are required to:
Be a 2024 graduate from one of the 80 New Visions network high schools
Complete on-line application (open from 11/15/23 - 1/8/24) that includes:
Listing courses that show academic rigor (College Now, Advanced Placement and/or school’s most rigorous courses)
Complete an essay question (up to 750 words) and two short answer questions (up to 250 words)
List two recommenders to complete recommendation application
Provide supporting documents such as transcripts from high school and College Now and AP scores
Process Timeline
November 2023- January 2024
Application open for graduating seniors (11/15/23 - 1/8/24)
Recommenders portal open (11/15/23 - 1/19/24)
Two letters of recommendation are required with at least one from a school staff member
January - March 20234
Round 1: Reading of applications
Round 2: Semi-finalist invited for interviews with NVPS
Round 3: Finalist invited for interviews with NVPS Board
April 2024
Winners announced