"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" - Nelson Mandela.
Purpose of this Scholarship :
- To increase trade school, college, and university opportunities for high school seniors.
- To encourage high academic achievement in our youth.
- To reward hard-working high school seniors and assist in collegiate expenses.
Eligibility and Requirements at the time of submission for this scholarship :
- Applicant must be an enrolled high school student in his/her senior year.
- Applicant must be in good standing with their high school.
- Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicant must be accepted to a 4-year accredited college, university, trade school, or community college.
Application :
- Mail, upload, or scan & email the completed application packet to Prosperous Investments (1930 Village Center Circle, Suite 3-3362, Las Vegas, NV, 89134 or paulprosper@pprosperllc.com
- The Application package must include :
- Completed application form. The online application can be completed via this link: Online application
- 1 completed scholarship recommendation form (Teacher, guidance counselor, coach, employer, clergy, NOT friends or family). The online recommendation form can be completed via this link:Recommendation Form
- 1 Essay no more than 2 pages in length, times new roman font (size 12), 1” margins, & double-spaced
- Current high school transcript.
- A copy of a College / University, Trade School or Community College acceptance letter.
Scoring :
- The Prosperous Investments Scholarship Scoring Committee will evaluate each application and select ONE winner. If there is a tie, the prize money will be split. The winning essay will be scored based on the grading rubric (Rubric is in downloadable scholarship application packet).
Scholarship Amount :
- The Prosperous Investments Scholarship will award a minimum of $1,500.00 to the winning applicant. Payment will be to the institution that the winner will attend in the fall.
Deadline :
- The contest begins on 1 March. Applications postmarked, uploaded, and emailed after 31 May will not be accepted and returned to sender. Prosperous Investments will announce the winner no later than 1 August.
Essay Topic :
- The essay topic is posted on the last day of February.
2025 Prosperous Investments Scholarship Essay Contest Topic:
Argue for or against dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within various institutions, such as educational, corporate, and governmental. Consider the legal, ethical, and economic impacts of these decisions.
Be sure to provide examples and support for your arguments. Remember to include an introductory paragraph to introduce your topic and a conclusion paragraph to summarize your main points.
We are looking for your unique voice and perspective. Ensure your essay reflects your writing and thought process. Using AI writing assistants will result in disqualification.
Mailing address: 1930 Village Center Cir, Ste 3-3362, Las Vegas, NV, 89134