American Hope Charities Programs

With more than 35 years of proven experience, we offer comprehensive contract-based expertise in International market research and market entry strategy. Our work has helped organizations successfully expand and operate across global markets through strategic planning, hand-on execution, and trusted partnerships.

Our capabilities include:

  • Identifying, selecting and negotiating agreements with stocking and non-stocking Distributors.
  • Building effective relationships with agents and agents and Representatives.
  • Structuring and managing Join ventures.
  • Facilitating the purchase and financing of U.S. Equipment.
  • Supporting the transfer of U.S. technologies and professional services.
  • Managing the purchase and financing of priority imports to the U.S.
  • Negotiating import and export financial and political performance insurance.

Together, these services reflect our long-standing commitment to enabling sustainable growth, reducing risk, and creating meaningful international impact for the organizations we serve.

Leaders of the 21st Century Scholarships

Investing in America’s Future Leaders

The Leaders of the  21st Century scholarships support high-achieving, low-income rural students who rank in the top 10% of their class. By removing financial barriers, the program helps students from rural communities in Missouri, Kentucky and Florida pursue higher education—and return to their communities as educators, healthcare professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, technologists, and civic leaders.

Total Awards $250,000.
Recipients: 50
Application Deadline May 30, 2026.
Awards Announced June 29, 2026.

Funded by American Hope Charities, Corp., a 501 (c) (3) public benefit nonprofit, this program invests in students whose talent is strong, but access is limited—strengthening families, communities, and America’s future.

When we invest in these students today, we invest in strong families, stronger communities, and stronger America.

Scholarships Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  • High School senior.
  • Resident of a rural area in Missouri, Kentucky or Florida.
  • Ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class.
  • From a low-income household.

Recipients must remain in the top 10% academic standing to remain eligible.

Why This Scholarship Matters

Talent is evenly distributed. Opportunity is not.

Students in rural areas often excel academically despite:

  • Fewer AP and advanced courses.
  • Limited extracurricular options.
  • Reduced access to college counseling and preparation.

These students have already proven their ambition and discipline. This scholarship ensures that financial barriers do not erase their hard-earned success.

Application Requirements

To apply for, students must:

1.  Submit a brief biography (200-600 words) telling us about yourself and where you see yourself as a student/scholar moving forward.

2.  Submit an essay (750-1,200 words) responding to the prompt below.

3.  Upload a recent headshot.

Essay Prompt

How are current events affecting your life and the lives of family members?
Provide three specific examples and explain how these experiences are shaping your goals, values, and vision for the future.

Selection Criteria

Scholarship recipients will be selected on:

  • Ambition,
  • Drive,
  • Potential for impact.

How to Submit an Application

Students must email application submissions to: jrb@americanhopecharities with the subject line: ScholarshipApplication_Lastname_Firstname.

Be sure to attach three documents:

  • Brief biography. (Name your file: Biography_Lastname_Firstname. Formatted in .doc, .docx, .pdf, or .rtf only please)
  • Essay (Name your file: Essay_Lastname_Firstname. Formatted in .doc, .docx, .pdf, or .rtf only please)
  • Recent headshot. (Name your file: Headshot_Lastname_Firstname. Formatted in .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .tif, webp, .heic, or .pdf, only please)
  • Optional: You may also include a short (300 words or less) email cover letter message with your application materials. 

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE May 30, 2026, 11:59:59 PM EDT, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP.

Scholarships Awards Jury

The award board consists of five jurors. Three members of American Hope Charities board of directors, An appointed member of the State Board of Education and a member of the community being served.

Funding and Disposition Timeline

Scholarships funds received from private and corporate donors are deposited in a Private Client Investment Trust account with Chase Bank.

Each participating school will receive the full amount of the scholarship award in a single payment specifying the name of the student, terms and conditions,  and scholar year of study of the award.

Legal and Administrative Notice:
This scholarship announcement was displayed on the front page of the website due to its limited application window, material relevance to the public and the nonprofit obligation to clear, timely notice of charitable programs funded by private and corporate donors.

Consistent with transparency, and public-benefit disclosure practices applicable to 501 (c) (3) organizations. A summarized version of the program is also displayed on the front-page of this website to ensure ongoing public access to program information beyond the application period.