The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars have attended 637 colleges and universities located in 49 states and the District of Columbia and have studied abroad in 58 countries.

High School Eligibility Requirements
1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.
2. All high school students eligible regardless of nationality.
3. Must be fluent in the English language.
4. Must be in the high school graduating class.
5. Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
6. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
7. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
8. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.
9. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until September 1, 2026.  Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
10. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all adult members of a household living under the same roof.
11. Applicants are not required to provide FAFSA information. Finalists must provide the FAFSA Summary showing the SAI.
12. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

Graduate Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be a first-time graduate student enrolling in the Fall26 semester. Not for current graduate students.
2. Must not hold U.S. citizenship.
3. Must not be over 24 years of age as of the Submittal Deadline March 15, 2026.
4. Must have been awarded or will be awarded by the upcoming Fall26 semester an undergraduate degree from a foreign institution.
5. Must provide a complete copy of applicant’s Transcript showing the Award Degree with the application or Fall26 semester enrollment.
6. Must have received an acceptance letter for enrollment for the upcoming Fall26 semester from a college or university located in the U.S.
7. Must be fluent in the English language and must provide a copy of applicant’s English proficiency test results, or confirmation from the institution of English proficiency.
8. Must provide a Graduation Plan prepared by the institution and approved by the Department Chair.
9. Must contribute toward the cost of applicant’s education by working 240 hours from January 1 to September 1, prior to the start of the fall semester each academic year. Employment and/or paid internships must be performed under supervision for compensation. Work can be full-time or part-time.
10. Must provide a copy of the parents Financial Statement.

The Hagan Scholarship provides $2,000 to help purchase essential items for college, up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in the college curriculum, HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage to learn how to invest, and up to $8,000 to study and travel abroad.

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1. Application available October 1, 2025.
2. Application Submittal Deadline December 1, 2025.
3. Applications reviewed for eligibility.
4. All applicants notified of their status. 
5. Finalists provide supplemental information.
6. Finalist information processed. Scholarships awarded.
7. All Finalists notified of their status.