The Pelican Family Office Scholarship is a $1,000 no-essay scholarship awarded to a student pursuing a degree at a U.S.-based accredited college or university. It was designed around one idea: applying for help with school shouldn't be another unpaid assignment.
So the application is deliberately short. There is:
- No essay — not a long one, not a "short answer" that becomes one
- No minimum GPA — your grades don't gatekeep your application
- No application fee — applying is free, always
- No purchase or client relationship — required or considered, ever
Who can apply
The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at any U.S.-based accredited college or university, in any field of study. Full eligibility terms — including enrollment verification for the selected recipient — are in the official rules.
Key dates for the current cycle
- Application deadline: January 15, 2027
- Winner announced: February 10, 2027
The announcement is published on the winners page, and the selected recipient is contacted directly using the details provided in their application.
How the recipient is selected
Because there is no essay and no GPA screen, selection does not rank applicants against each other. The recipient is selected from all eligible, complete applications received by the deadline, following the process described in the official rules. Eligibility is verified with the recipient's school before the award is paid.
How the award is paid
The $1,000 award is paid after the recipient's enrollment is verified, as described in the official rules. Scholarship awards can have tax consequences depending on how they are used; recipients should consult their own tax advisor — the sponsor does not provide tax advice through this program.
Where to apply
Applications are submitted through the apply page. The scholarship will also be listed on Bold.org. Either route leads to the same award and the same rules.