Strength in Resilience

Scholarship Overview

The Oxx Foundation created the Strength in Resilience Scholarship to support graduating high school seniors who have faced adversity, demonstrated perseverance and leadership, and shown a commitment to serving their community. This scholarship honors students who carry resilience forward as they pursue meaningful careers that positively impact others.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be a graduating high school senior

  • Plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, or post-secondary program 

  • Demonstrate resilience in the face of personal, academic, or life challenges

  • Show leadership, service, or community involvement

  • Intend to pursue a course of study in one of the following areas:

    • Health-Related Fields (nursing, medicine, occupational/physical therapy, speech-language pathology, public health, etc.)

    • Education & Human Services (education, special education, social work, psychology, counseling, etc.)

    • Business & Leadership (business administration, nonprofit management, entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, etc.)

Application Requirements

  • A complete application must include:

    1. Completed Scholarship Application Form

    2. Essay Submission (500–750 words)
      Essay Prompt:
      Resilience is the ability to adapt, grow, and move forward through challenges.
      Describe a challenge you have faced and how it shaped your character, leadership, or desire to serve others. How do you plan to carry this resilience into your future education and career path?

    3. One Letter of Recommendation
      From a teacher, school counselor, coach, employer, or community leader

Selection Criteria

  • Applications will be evaluated based on:

  • Demonstrated resilience and personal growth

  • Leadership and community involvement

  • Clarity of educational and career goals

  • Alignment with The Oxx Foundation’s mission

  • Thoughtfulness and authenticity of the essay

Contact us: info@theoxxfoundation.org