Eligibility concerns the programme’s requirements, not how compelling a personal story is. For 2026, currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate degree students at accredited U.S. institutions may apply, with no minimum GPA. Read the complete 2026 eligibility and essay rules. The conditions below are preserved as a separate historical record of the 2025 round.
Previously published conditions
- Enrollment at an accredited college or university in the United States.
- Undergraduate or graduate study, in any field.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- A commitment to academic excellence and community service.
Questions to resolve
There is no GPA threshold in the 2026 round. If your enrollment will change during the application period, ask how the current-enrollment condition applies. Do not assume that a programme’s location establishes citizenship requirements that its instructions do not state.
Ask what enrollment evidence is appropriate before sending documents. Redact information that is not required only after checking the approved verification process; a general website enquiry is not the place for private student records.
Keep your checklist specific
Record the round, rule version and contact response alongside your application notes. Check the status page and published requirements together. The Grant and Giving programmes have their own instructions.