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Application Process

Applying for an Imagine America scholarship is easy and only takes a few moments of your time. The first, and most important, step is to decide which school you wish to attend and the program you plan to study. After that, the rest is simple! All applications must be completed online via the Imagine America web site.

Process

  1. Before applying, you must first choose a career college. Click here to search by institution name.
  2. Participating career colleges are hyperlinked so that you can click on their names to submit an awards application. Click on a name to begin the application process.
  3. Follow the screen prompts to select the state, city and name of your high school. Note: If you're unsure whether your high school is enrolled in the program, ask your guidance counselor. There is no fee for enrolling your high school. Guidance counselors can enroll their high school by calling 202.336.6724 or e-mailing us at scholarships@imagine-america.org with the following information:

    • High school name
    • High school full address
    • High school phone number
    • High school guidance counselor or contact full name
    • High school guidance counselor/Contact e-mail address (If your guidance counselor does not have an e-mail address, please have them contact us at 202.336.6724)

  4. After selecting your high school, you will be presented with a short application form to complete. Review your completed application form by selecting "Preview and Send Your Application." To submit your application, select "Submit This Application."
  5. Your application will be sent electronically to the designated guidance counselor or Imagine America contact at your high school. The contact will review and accept or deny the application. If approved, the application is sent electronically to your career college choice.
  6. The career college will then be prompted to indicate via e-mails to both you and your guidance counselor if a scholarship is available. They will then be prompted to confirm your acceptance. At this time, the career college is e-mailed your application information. Note: Acceptance is always conditionally based on the student's ability to meet the college's general admissions requirements.
  7. Once accepted, an Imagine America certificate will be mailed to the recipient.
  8. After you receive your certificate and letter, it is important that you now contact your career college and complete any pre-admissions testing and applications, if needed.