Each year we select 2-3 scholars and provide them with four consecutive years of unwavering support that goes beyond just a scholarship. Learn more here.
The application window for the 2026-2027 school year is now open until March 1st, 2026!
The scholarship window is open early January-March 1st each year. Award notifications are given in early April.
Please read below for information on eligibility requirements and frequently asked questions. If you have any questions that are not answered below, feel free to reach out.
Eligibility Requirements
There is no GPA requirement to apply for Winston Rhea. We are focused on your future, and understand your high school or college GPA does not reflect your potential.
Applicants must:
- Be under 23 years of age during the application year. [Applicants aged seventeen (17) years old can apply with a guardian’s signature.]
- Have lived in foster care while living in the United States for at least one semester of high school [even if they are no longer in foster care and/or have since been adopted].
- Currently reside in Louisiana or Mississippi