Applications Due by Midnight (ET), Friday, February 13, 2026
If you have a student in your household who is eligible for the Employee Ownership Foundation’s Trustee Scholars program, now is the time to give them a gentle nudge—because the deadline is almost here.
Every year, we see the same pattern: talented, motivated students who fully intend to apply… but don’t send in their applications until the very last minute. And a few miss the deadline entirely. Based on the last two scholarship cycles, late submissions are the norm, not the exception, and a simple reminder from an adult in their life often makes the difference. Your student may already have started their application… or may still be planning to “get to it soon.” Either way, a quick prompt from you can help ensure they don’t miss out.
This scholarship is a meaningful opportunity:
- $5,000 per year, renewable for up to three additional years (up to $20,000 total)
- Open to employees or dependents of employees at ESOP Association corporate member companies
- For full time undergraduate or vocational/technical study beginning Fall 2026
A Simple Way to Help
We encourage you to share a short personal video and a dynamic graphic, created with the help of past scholarship recipients who wanted to express their messages about what the Trustee Scholars program has meant in their lives. Hearing directly from peers often cuts through the noise in a way that adult reminders alone can’t.
If your student hasn’t completed their application yet, please take a moment to send them the video, send a text, or forward this article as encouragement.
Application Deadline
Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Applications must be submitted through the Scholarship America portal. Students will be notified in April, ahead of College Decision Day.
Thank you for helping us support the next generation of employee owners. Your reminder today could be the boost your student needs to complete an application that opens doors for years to come.
More Information: Visit employeeownershipfoundation.org/trustee-scholars for eligibility details and application requirements.
