GradGuard Scholarship
GradGuard is committed to helping students and families manage the financial realities of college life. In honor of National Insurance Awareness Day on June 28, we’re highlighting the vital role insurance plays in safeguarding students and families investment in higher education. As the leader in tuition and renters insurance, GradGuard has protected 1.7 million students across 1,900+ institutions. GradGuard’s scholarship program is designed to hear and support the voices of real students who convey the value of protecting themselves from the risks of college.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited U.S. college or university for the Fall 2026 term.
Scholarship Award
$3,000 for 5 recipients
Applications Open
May 1, 2026
Applications Close
May 31, 2026
Winners Announced
June 28, 2026
Application Instructions
Record a 90-second video discussing the importance of tuition insurance and/or renters insurance for college students. Be sure to call out the unique benefits as you answer one of our sample prompts.
Sample Prompts
What is tuition insurance and how can it help protect a student's college investment? How might this reduce your financial stress?
What would happen if you had to withdraw from college due to a covered emergency? How could GradGuard’s Tuition Insurance help?
Imagine your laptop or bike is stolen, or there’s water damage to your apartment. How could renters insurance help you recover?
Have you or your college friends ever faced a big bill after accidentally damaging a dorm or apartment? How could renters insurance have helped cover those costs?
Share personal college experiences, stories, or scenarios where having tuition or renters insurance could have made a difference for you or a classmate.
2025 Recipient Example
Kara, a college freshman beginning her journey at UCLA, shares how renters and tuition insurance have helped bring confidence and peace of mind to her college journey so she can fully embrace the experience ahead.