Who we're for.
Hope Scholars exists to keep bright Honduran students in school — at home, in their communities, through public institutions that serve their country.
Before you fill out an application, read through what we look for, what we ask of our scholars, and when we review. We'd rather you know now than be surprised later.
What we look for.
Hondurans, desiring to study in Honduras
Our scholarships are for Honduran students continuing their education inside Honduras. We don't fund studies abroad.
Public institutions only
We support students attending public schools and public universities. Private institution tuition is outside our scope.
Academic readiness
For high school support, you must have completed 8th grade. For university support, you must hold a high school degree.
A shared investment
No Hope Scholars award is a full ride. Every scholar — together with their family — commits an agreed monthly amount toward their own education expenses. We walk alongside you; we don't replace your effort.
When we review.
You may submit your application at any time of year — we don't want a calendar to be the reason you miss your chance.
Our review window runs August 1 through September 30, and we evaluate applications for the following academic year. Awards begin in January.
Applications received after September 30 are held for the next review cycle.
What you'll need to apply.
- Most recent transcript or diploma
- ID or birth certificate
- Acceptance or enrollment letter (if available)
- A photo of yourself
- Two references (teacher, mentor, pastor, or employer — not family)
Don't worry if a document isn't perfect — submit what you have. Files are stored privately and only seen by Hope Scholars staff.
What we ask of our scholars.
A Hope Scholars award is a partnership. Here's what that looks like in practice:
- Sign the Hope Scholars scholarship agreement
- Monthly check-in with your point of contact
- Submit receipts for education expenses on a monthly basis
- Participate in follow-up conversations and program audits
- Maintain passing grades throughout the academic year
- Submit final grades and next-quarter course list via our quarterly form
- Share honest feedback so we can keep improving
- Inform us of technology needs, and confirm you understand the Tech Program and your responsibility for tech care
Who this isn't for.
We say this kindly, and with respect: if any of the below describes your situation, Hope Scholars is not the right partner for you, and we'd hate to take up your time.
- Students who live outside Honduras, or who plan to study outside Honduras
- Students enrolling in a private school or private university
- Students who haven't yet completed 8th grade (for high school applicants) or haven't earned a high school degree (for university applicants)
- Families unable or unwilling to contribute an agreed monthly amount toward education costs
- Applicants seeking a fully-funded scholarship with no shared investment
Still a fit? We'd love to hear from you.
Take your time with the application. There are no trick questions — just tell us your story.