• Must be a child (26 or under), spouse, or domestic partner of a frontline healthcare worker who died from COVID-19
• Must plan to enroll in an accredited college or university
• Minimum GPA of 2.0 required

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

• Please Note:.
• Birth certificate, marriage certificate or proof of student relationship to deceased healthcare worker.
• Proof of occupation of deceased healthcare worker.
• Death certificate of deceased healthcare worker.
• 2025 IRS Tax Form 1040 – Students who are claimed as dependents must supply their parent(s) tax form.
• Most recent Transcript (2025) of student applying, if applicable.
• Complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.
• Requirements As part of your application, you are required to upload the following documents: Please Note: If you are a prior recipient of the Brave of Heart Scholarship from Scholarship America you will only need to upload a 2025 IRS Tax Form 1040 (from surviving parent) and….

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

• Official transcript or academic record
• Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)
• Financial documentation (if required)
• Certificate or enrollment verification