HIGH5 Career Test Annual Student Scholarship

At HIGH5, we believe career success begins with understanding your natural strengths. Understanding your strengths changes everything – how you study, how you lead, how you choose your career path.

The HIGH5 Career Test Scholarship awards $500 to a student who demonstrates deep self-awareness and clearly connects their strengths to their future career goals. If you’ve taken the free HIGH5 strengths test and reflected on how your strengths shape your career goals, this scholarship is for you.

This is not just an essay competition. We want to see and hear how your strengths shape your direction.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
August 15, 2026
Winners Announced
September 1, 2026
Submission Format
2–3 minute video + 500-word essay
Education level
Any
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Eligibility Requirements

  • Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (undergraduate or graduate).
  • Be at least 18 years old.’
  • Open to students from all fields of study.
  • Open to students from all geographical locations. 

Application Process

  1. Take the free HIGH5 strengths test (if you haven’t already)
  2. Write an essay of maximum 500 words, elaborating on your dream career that will make the most of your top strengths.
  3. Record a video maximum 3 minutes long, highlighting the positive impact you hope to make through your career using your top strengths. 
  4. Submit the online application form in the bottom of this page.

Selection Criteria

  • Clarity of connection between strengths and career goals.
  • Scale of potential impact of the scholarship for the applicant.
  • Scale of potential impact of the scholarship on the world.
  • Authenticity and originality.

Please note that unedited AI-written essays and AI-avatar videos will not be considered as authentic applications. 

FAQ

Do I need the paid HIGH5 report?
No, the free version is sufficient. 

What if I’m uncomfortable on camera?
Your video is short and does not need to be public (unlisted videos are acceptable). We value authenticity, not perfectionism.

Is there a GPA requirement?
No, there is no minimum GPA requirement.

Can international students apply?
Yes, it is a global scholarship without geographical restrictions for applicants. 

What matters more – the essay or the video?
Both are evaluated together as integral parts of your application. 

How many winners will receive the award? 
Only one student will receive the award per year.

How many times I can apply? 
Every year you can submit only one submission for this specific scholarship. It does not apply to previous winners, who are not eligible to apply again for the scholarship they won previously. 

Application Form

Career Scholarship