Deadline: 03-Jul-2026
The PATH Scholarship is designed to help higher education institutions provide financial support to economically disadvantaged students.
The programme encourages participation from public universities, Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and eligible non-profit higher education institutions across multiple countries.
Key Focus Areas
The scholarship supports:
- Financial assistance for economically disadvantaged students
- Higher education access and retention
- Institutional student support systems
- Equity and inclusion in higher education
- Support for vulnerable student populations
Funding Information
Participating institutions may receive:
- USD 10,000
- USD 15,000
- USD 25,000
Institutions can distribute:
- Up to USD 2,500 per student
Institutions have flexibility to define:
- Student selection criteria
- Scholarship amounts based on local needs
Eligible Countries
The programme supports institutions in:
- United States
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Barbados
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
Eligibility Criteria
U.S. Institutions
Eligible applicants must:
- Be public four-year institutions
- Be eligible for Federal Title IV Student Aid programmes
- Meet National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) definitions
Priority consideration:
- Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)
International Institutions
Eligible institutions must:
- Be not-for-profit higher education institutions
- Be approved by the national higher education ministry or government authority
- Offer associate’s or bachelor’s degree programmes
Application Timeline
- Application opening date: 20 April 2026
- U.S. application deadline: 5 June 2026
- International application deadline: 3 July 2026
Why This Scholarship Matters
The PATH Scholarship helps institutions support students affected by financial hardship, improving educational access, retention, and equity for underserved student populations.
Expected Outcomes
The programme aims to:
- Increase student financial support access
- Reduce economic barriers to higher education
- Strengthen institutional support systems
- Improve educational inclusion and retention
FAQ
- What is the PATH Scholarship?
- A financial support programme for higher education institutions assisting disadvantaged students
- How much funding can institutions receive?
- Institutions may receive grants of USD 10,000, USD 15,000, or USD 25,000
- How much can students receive?
- Institutions can award up to USD 2,500 per student
- Who can apply in the United States?
- Public four-year institutions eligible for Federal Title IV aid
- Are international institutions eligible?
- Yes, eligible non-profit higher education institutions in selected countries can apply
Conclusion
The PATH Scholarship programme strengthens institutional capacity to support economically disadvantaged students through flexible financial assistance that improves higher education access, equity, and student success across participating countries.
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