Go Beyond Scholarship

What Is the Go Beyond Scholarship?

The Go Beyond Scholarship is a meritbased award designed to support highachieving students who demonstrate exceptional academic potential, leadership qualities, and a commitment to community service. Launched in 2015, the program aims to remove financial obstacles, empowering recipients to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies without the burden of tuition fees.

Unlike many traditional scholarships that focus solely on grades, Go Beyond evaluates the whole person: academic record, extracurricular involvement, personal resilience, and future impact. The scholarship covers tuition, books, and a modest living stipend, and it also grants access to a network of mentors, workshops, and internship opportunities.

Who Can Apply?

The scholarship is open to:

• High school seniors planning to enroll in a fouryear university or college.
• Current undergraduate students in their second year or beyond who are seeking continued financial support.
• International students studying at accredited institutions in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand.

Candidates must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (or equivalent), demonstrate a clear career vision, and provide evidence of community impact. The selection committee also values diversity of background, perspective, and experience.

Key Benefits

Financial Support

Recipients receive up to $20,000 per academic year, covering tuition, mandatory fees, and a living stipend of $3,000. The award is renewable for up to four years, provided the student maintains eligibility criteria.

Mentorship & Professional Development

Every scholar is paired with a mentoroften a senior professional in the scholars field of interest. Quarterly webinars, careerplanning workshops, and leadership retreats help scholars build soft skills and expand their professional networks.

Community & Alumni Network

Go Beyond Scholars join a vibrant community of past and present awardees. Alumni events, regional meetups, and an exclusive online platform foster collaboration, peer support, and lifelong friendships.

Application Process

1. Online Application: Complete the form on the official website, including personal information, academic transcripts, and a short essay (500800 words).
2. Recommendation Letters: Submit two lettersone from a teacher or academic advisor and another from a community leader or employer.
3. Video Interview: Short, recorded responses to three prompts about motivation, challenges, and future goals (57 minutes total).
4. Review & Selection: A panel of educators, industry experts, and former scholars assesses each application using a rubric that balances academic performance, leadership impact, and personal narrative.
5. Notification: Successful candidates receive an offer letter in early April of the application year.

Success Stories

Maria Alvarez Environmental Engineering

Maria, a Go Beyond Scholar from Texas, used her award to pursue a B.S. in Environmental Engineering at Stanford. Through the programs mentorship, she secured an internship with a leading cleanenergy startup, ultimately publishing a paper on sustainable water filtration. Today, Maria leads a nonprofit that installs lowcost filtration systems in underserved communities across Latin America.

David Kim Social Entrepreneurship

David received the scholarship while completing his degree in Business Administration at the University of Toronto. His Go Beyond mentor, a venturecapitalist, helped him refine his business plan for a platform that connects microfarmers with urban markets. The platform now serves over 12,000 farmers and has attracted $2.5million in seed funding.

Fatima Hassan Public Health

Fatima, originally from Kenya, leveraged the scholarship to earn a Masters in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. She now works with the World Health Organization, focusing on pandemic preparedness in SubSaharan Africa. Fatima credits the scholarships network for opening doors to global collaborations.

How to Maximize Your Scholarship Experience

• Engage Early: Attend orientation events and connect with your mentor within the first month.
• Set Clear Goals: Draft a personal development plan that outlines academic milestones and extracurricular projects.
• Give Back: Volunteer for Go Beyond initiatives, mentor newer scholars, and share your journey on the alumni platform.
• Leverage Resources: Use the scholarships career services for resume reviews, mock interviews, and networking with industry partners.
• Stay Informed: Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on funding opportunities, conferences, and scholarship renewal deadlines.