We believe that students who are focused on their schoolwork and supporting their communities deserve help with their education. That’s where Foresters Competitive Scholarships1 comes in!
It’s a helpful benefit that can go a long way for deserving students and qualifying has never been easier. We hope even more students decide to take the leap this year!
We reached out to some of our 2025 winners to hear how the scholarship helped them with their studies.
“I am so thankful for the scholarship I received! I’ve been a counselor for Camp HiLo, a camp for type one diabetics, for the past four summers. It has been incredible to be part of that community and to make such fun memories. I’m currently going to school to prepare for a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Eastern Washington University. Thank you again for helping to make school possible this year.”
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- Rachel Tucker
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“I’ve recently graduated and am now pursuing a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education degree at Mount Royal University, with the help of a generous competitive scholarship from Foresters. I’m so grateful for this opportunity. Thank you, Foresters!”
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- Anna Lucas
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“I was super excited to graduate! Now that I find myself at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, I cannot be more grateful for Foresters in providing financial aid as it’ll help my goals become reality. With application season for RSOs starting, I can’t help but jump with excitement knowing my life is about to change.”
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- Logan Ramirez
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Eligibility requirements
To apply, new applicants and returning candidates must either be a current Foresters member or have a parent, legal guardian, grandparent or spouse who is a member. They must also be 24 years of age or under at all times during the 2026 calendar year.
New applicants are students in their final year of secondary school or are completing their post-secondary education. They also need to meet the following requirements:
- Cumulative 2 GPA or 80% average
- A minimum of 50 hours of community service completed in the two years before the application deadline
- Must be enrolled in a minimum two-year, full-time undergraduate program at a recognized school in Canada or the US
Returning candidates are those students who have earned or applied for the scholarship in previous years. They also need to meet the following requirements:
- Cumulative 0 GPA or 75% average
- A minimum of 15 hours of community service completed in the one year before the application deadline
- Must be enrolled in full-time studies in the academic year they are applying as a returning candidate in Canada or the US
For our full eligibility requirements, please read our Competitive Scholarship Guidelines.
How Foresters grants can help applicants
Got a student in mind who could benefit from a Foresters Competitive Scholarship? That’s great! But do they need some help getting those required hours? Our Community Volunteer grants may be able to help.
A Community Volunteer grant offers up to $1,500 in funds to help organize or attend meaningful volunteer activities in local communities. Students can tag along and participate in any Community Volunteer activity to help get the hours they need to qualify for a scholarship. Foresters grants and competitive scholarships are the perfect pair!
Apply for a Competitive Scholarship now
If you know a student who deserves a little help with their education, you can help them see what’s possible! A Foresters Competitive Scholarship could make a big difference. Learn more about the scholarship, its requirements and more now!
Footnotes/disclaimers
¹ The Competitive Scholarship benefit is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. on behalf of Foresters Financial. Eligible members (including those insured under a juvenile policy who are 18 years of age or turning 18 in the calendar year of the Competitive Scholarship application deadline), their spouse, dependent children, and grandchildren may apply, subject to the eligibility criteria. Foresters Financial member benefits are non-contractual, subject to benefit specific eligibility requirements, definitions, and limitations and may be changed or cancelled without notice or are no longer available.
