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 their investment in higher education. The leader in tuition and renters insurance, GradGuard has protected 1.7 million students across 1,900+ institutions. GradGuard’s inaugural scholarship program is designed to hear and support the voices of real students who can 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 2025 term.

Scholarship Award
$3,000 for 5 recipients

Applications Open

May 1

Deadline Extended

June 15

Winners Announced

June 28

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 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?

  • Share personal college experiences, stories, or scenarios where having tuition or renters insurance could have made a difference for you or a classmate.

Sample Video