The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate from college debt-free. Parents’ Adjusted Household Income must not exceed $125,000. The scholarship provides $1,000 to help purchase essential items for college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and free Study Abroad opportunities provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars have attended 745 colleges and universities located in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and have studied abroad in 64 countries.
Before Applying — The Hagan Scholarship has specific requirements that must be maintained every semester to keep the scholarship. Please review the Scholarship Particulars before applying, so you will understand what is expected of you if awarded a scholarship. We communicate with applicants only to avoid miscommunication.
Hagan Scholarship Application (click the link)
1. For students in the 2027 high school graduating class.
2. Applicants can apply one time only.
3. Click on the Above Link, then create a Username and Password to access the Application.
4. Up to 1,500 Hagan Scholarships can be awarded for the 2027-2028 academic year.
5. Updates are posted on the Application Timeline Link.
6. Application Deadline: December 1, 2026.
Resources
1. Hagan Scholarship Brochure — An overview of the scholarship, eligibility, responsibilities and benefits.
2. Tips on How to Prepare a Successful Application
Eligibility Criteria. No Exceptions.
1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.
2. Eligible high schools include public, private, charter, magnet, and STEM schools.
3. Must be in the high school graduating class.
4. All students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply regardless of citizenship.
5. Must have achieved a 3.50 CGPA, be goal-driven, and willing to work to achieve their goals.
6. Must provide a current copy of the applicant’s High School Transcript.
7. Must provide an “unsealed” Letter of Recommendation.
8. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
9. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
10. Must maintain a four-year graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent within four years if enrolled in a professional program.
11. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2027 until September 1, 2027 to be eligible for a fall semester disbursement. Work must be regularly scheduled non-family employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
12. Parents’ Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2025 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $125,000.
13. U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide the first two pages of their FAFSA Summary. The FAFSA Summary must show the SAI.
14. Non-U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide Proof of non-U.S. Citizenship. Copy of Foreign Passport or Green Card.
15. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
The Hagan Scholarship is a hand-up, not a hand-out. It is earned each semester by meeting the scholarship criteria. The intended recipients are high-achieving, goal-driven students who have financial need.
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
C.S. Lewis
Decisions made by HSF are final and not subject to appeal. Terms and Conditions are subject to change without notice.
