2027 Hagan Scholarship

For students in the 2027 high school graduating class.

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide, need-based, merit scholarship, designed to help recipients graduate college debt free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to eight consecutive semesters. Recipients who graduate college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship, good for up to four additional semesters in college providing up to $7,500 each semester.

Eligibility Criteria. No Exceptions.
1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.
2. Eligible high schools include public, private, charter, magnet, and STEM schools.
3. Must be in the high school graduating class.
4. All students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply regardless of citizenship.
5. Must have achieved a 3.50 CGPA, be goal-driven, and willing to work to achieve their goals.
6. Must provide a current copy of the applicant’s High School Transcript.
7. Must provide an “unsealed” Letter of Recommendation.
8. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
9. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
10. Must maintain a four-year graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent within four years if enrolled in a professional program.
11. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2027 until September 1, 2027 to be eligible for a fall semester disbursement. Work must be regularly scheduled non-family employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
12. Parents’ Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2025 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $125,000.
13. U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide the first two pages of their FAFSA Summary. The FAFSA Summary must show the SAI.
14. Non-U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide Proof of non-U.S. Citizenship. Copy of Foreign Passport or Green Card.
15. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

The Hagan Scholarship is a hand-up, not a hand-out. It is earned each semester by meeting the scholarship criteria. The intended recipients are high-achieving, goal-driven students who have financial need.

For more information and to access the Hagan Scholarship application, please visit the HSF website at https://haganscholarships.org/application/