Neopte Personal Grants

Neopte Scholar Fund

The Neopte Scholar Fund is a personal grant given on behalf of the Neopte Foundation for students from low-opportunity backgrounds to pursue higher education. We look to support youth across the United States and ensure that money is not a barrier to pursuing higher education through a qualifying University or Trade School.

2025 Applicant Deadlines

Coming Soon

* Applying does not guarantee you will receive a grant. Each application goes before our Grant Committee and is measured against our set criteria prior to awarding funds.

Neopte Scholar Fund General Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and reside within the United States

  • Must attend or plan to attend a qualifying college in the applicable school year before receiving the scholarship award

  • Must be between the ages of 17 and 24

  • Must provide sufficient evidence of need (FAFSA EFC form, etc.)

  • Must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a program leading to an undergraduate degree (associate or bachelor) or certification program.

Other requirements may apply and will be set forth in the application.

Neopte Trade Advancement Fund

The Neopte Trade Advancement Fund is a personal grant given on behalf of the Neopte Foundation to students from low-opportunity backgrounds enrolled in a high school CTE program as a senior or planning to enroll/enrolled in a certified trade school program. We look to support youth across the United States to ensure that money is not a barrier to pursuing a career, and advance the involvement of youth in trade programs.

2025 Applicant Deadlines

March 31, 2025

* Applying does not guarantee you will receive a grant. Each application goes before our Grant Committee and is measured against our set criteria prior to awarding funds.

Neopte Trade Advancement Fund General Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and reside within the United States

  • Must currently be enrolled in a high school CTE program as a senior or a trade school program in pursuit of a trade certification or license

  • Must be between the ages of 17 and 24

  • Must provide sufficient evidence of need (FAFSA EFC form, W2, Pay Stub) for applicants not in high school and a designated school code for current high school senior students

Other requirements may apply and will be set forth in the application.

Neopte Women in STEM Fund

The Neopte Women in STEM Fund is a personal grant given on behalf of the Neopte Foundation for women from low-opportunity backgrounds to pursue higher education or certifications in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). We look to support youth across the United States and ensure that money is not a barrier to pursuing higher education through a qualifying University or Trade School.

2025 Applicant Deadlines

Coming Soon

* Applying does not guarantee you will receive a grant. Each application goes before our Grant Committee and is measured against our set criteria prior to awarding funds.

Neopte Women in STEM Fund General Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and reside within the United States

  • Must be female

  • Must attend a qualifying college or trade school in the applicable school year after receiving the scholarship award

  • Must plan to major in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math, pursue a STEM certificate, or attend a STEM boot camp.

  • Must be between the ages of 17 and 24

  • Must provide sufficient evidence of need (FAFSA EFC form, etc.)

  • Must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or trade certification

Other requirements may apply and will be set forth in the application.

The Neopte Foundation and any grants or scholarships awarded on behalf of the foundation does not constitute Financial Aid and is not in partnership with the United States Government, the IRS, or any other government agencies.