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Scholarships for High School Students:
Exclusive Opportunities from The Society of Torch & Laurel

We’re here to guide you through the college scholarship process and help turn your academic goals into reality. The Society of Torch & Laurel supports high-achieving high school students with exclusive scholarships, financial aid resources, application tips, and letters of recommendation. Our goal is to help you build a strong path forward after high school and prepare for success in college.

Torch & Laurel Scholarships

How to Apply For Scholarships
Torch & Laurel offers a member-exclusive scholarship application portal where high school students can apply for college scholarships that support academic success and college readiness. Application details are provided to new members after they accept their invitation to join The Society of Torch & Laurel.

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Stand Out For Scholarships with Torch & Laurel

Joining The Society of Torch and Laurel can help you earn a scholarship for college.


1. Enhance Your Credibility
Membership in a distinguished honor society adds significant credibility to your scholarship applications. It demonstrates that you are a high-achieving student with a track record of academic excellence, which can help you stand out among other applicants.

2. Gain Access to Networking Opportunities
The Society of Torch and Laurel provides access to a national network of professionals, alumni, and educators. This network can be a valuable resource for gaining college scholarship advice, discovering financial aid opportunities, and securing strong letters of recommendation.

3. Show Your Commitment to Leadership and Service
Membership highlights your dedication to leadership development and community service. Many scholarship programs prioritize applicants who demonstrate these qualities. Your involvement in Torch and Laurel can help you showcase this commitment on your scholarship application.

4. Increase Your Visibility
Membership in the Society can increase your visibility to scholarship committees. The prestige associated with Torch and Laurel may lead to greater consideration and access to exclusive scholarship opportunities for high school students.

5. Earn a Letter of Recommendation
Honor society membership gives you access to recommenders who know your academic strengths and leadership experience. Members of the Torch & Laurel national team may provide letters of recommendation that strengthen your applications.

By leveraging your membership in the Society of Torch and Laurel, you can boost your scholarship applications, gain access to exclusive college scholarship opportunities, and stand out in a competitive applicant pool. Use your experiences and achievements to increase your chances of securing financial support for your education.


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Torch & Laurel Lilly Jellinek Rossi Award

The Society of Torch & Laurel will be awarding The Lilly Jellinek Rossi Awards to new Torch & Laurel scholars who attended the Congress of Future Medical Leaders.

Semester at Sea Award

A remarkable education experience giving scholars a unique view of the world aboard a floating university. Through our partnership, we offer nearly $100,000 in scholarships to members interested in participating in Semester at Sea.

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Previous Scholarship Recipients

2021 Academic Year-Scholarship Recipients
  • Marleshka Montanez ($1,000)
  • Isabella Mendoza ($1,000)
  • Danielle Rush ($1,000)
  • Carrie Connolly ($1,000)
  • Joyce Chou ($500)
  • Crystal Carlson ($500)
  • Angela Khadour ($500)
  • Isaiah Whatley ($500)
  • Paul Kreamer ($500)
  • Isabella Ramnath ($500)
  • Sofia Milo ($500)
  • Stacia Lally ($500)
  • Lorain Clawson ($500)
  • Sydney Jansen ($500)
  • Sherima Ramnath ($5,000)
  • Amy Gardner ($5,000)
  • Angelica Mendoza ($5,000
  • Petra Rosas Madrigal ($5,000)
To be awarded in January 2022

Previous Scholarship Recipients

2021 Academic Year-Scholarship Recipients

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Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations, Torch & Laurel Scholars!

Applying For Scholarships As a High School Student

Use these tips for Torch & Laurel Member-Exclusive Scholarships and Other Scholarships Available to High School Scholars.
  • Start Early.
  • A great scholarship essay is not written overnight! Start early and allow time to submit additional documentation like letters of recommendation.
  • Proofread, Proofread, Proofread.
  • You want your scholarship essay to stand out for its great content, not the grammatical errors. Ask a parent, friend, or teacher to proofread your application before submitting it. One misspelled word can be a reason for you to not be selected.
  • Personalize the Response.
  • Don’t make your essay a resume. Use the opportunity to share something about who you are, which is far more memorable.
  • Make sure the scholarship application reader knows that you have applied for the specific scholarship and not just mass-produced your application. Small details count when you are competing with other ambitious students.
  • Build on your Accomplishments.
  • Remember that you are competing a similar pool of applicants. Use the essay question as a way to prove to the scholarship committee that you are the worthiest applicant for the award.
  • Highlight jobs you have had, volunteering you have done and obstacles you have tackled.
  • Seek out and apply for any and every scholarship for which you meet the eligibility criteria. This is for Torch & Laurel and any scholarship-providing organization. 

BONUS: Classic and Premium members of The Society of Torch & Laurel have access to one Free Scholarship Essay review. You’ll get expert advice on how to improve your essay to best position yourself to be selected for a scholarship.