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Straight "A" Scholarship in USA

Posted July 20, 2026

About this opportunity

Opportunity Overview

The Anthony Muñoz Foundation offers the Straight "A" Scholarship to recognize high school students in the United States who excel academically and demonstrate athletic achievement, community service, ambition, and a positive attitude. This scholarship is for students who serve as role models in their schools and communities. While students from freshman through senior year may be nominated and recognized, the scholarship awards are reserved for graduating high school seniors. The program aims to honor well-rounded students who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and reside within the Tri-State area covered by the foundation. The Straight "A" Scholarship is intended for students planning to pursue undergraduate degree programs in any academic discipline. The scholarship celebrates students who demonstrate perseverance, integrity, and a commitment to making a positive impact. The Anthony Muñoz Foundation sponsors this award, which includes a $5,000 scholarship award, recognition for academic, athletic, and community achievements, and support for higher education expenses. The scholarship is open to domestic students in the United States, specifically those residing within the Tri-State area. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, participate in athletics or athletic achievement activities, show commitment to community service, exhibit ambition, leadership, and a positive attitude, and demonstrate resilience and the ability to overcome adversity.

Benefits

Scholarship award of $5,000
Recognition for academic, athletic, and community achievements
Opportunity to be honored at the Straight "A" Scholarship Luncheon
Support for higher education expenses
Recognition from a respected educational foundation

Eligibility

Be a high school student in the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State area
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Demonstrate academic excellence
Participate in athletics or athletic achievement activities
Show commitment to community service
Exhibit ambition, leadership, and a positive attitude
Demonstrate resilience and the ability to overcome adversity
Reside within the Tri-State area covered by the foundation's area of impact

Required Documents

Scholarship nomination or application form
Academic transcripts
Proof of GPA
Information about athletic participation
Community service records
Personal achievements and leadership activities
Additional supporting documents requested by the foundation

How to Apply

Complete the scholarship nomination or application process
Provide academic and extracurricular information
Submit all required documents before the application deadline of February 27
Click the Apply button below to submit your application

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