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Application Process

  1. Before applying, you must first choose a career college. Click here to search by institution name.


  2. Participating career colleges are hyperlinked so that you can click on their names to submit an awards application. Click on a name to begin the application process.


  3. Follow the screen prompts to select the state, city and name of your high school

    Note: If your high school is not yet enrolled in the program, ask your guidance counselor. There is no fee for enrolling your high school. Guidance counselors can enroll their high school by calling 202.336.6800 or e-mailing us at scholarships@career.org with the following information:

    • High School Name

    • High School Full Address

    • High School Phone Number

    • Full Name of High School Guidance Counselor/Contact

    • E-mail Address of High School Guidance Counselor/Contact

    • (If your guidance counselor does not have an e-mail address, please have him or her contact us at 202.336.6800)

  4. After selecting your high school, you will be presented with a short application form to complete.


  5. To submit your application, click the "Send Your Application" button at the bottom of the page.

    Note: Your application will be sent electronically to the designated guidance counselor or Imagine America contact at your high school. The contact will review and accept or deny the application. If approved, the application is sent electronically to your career college of choice.


  6. The career college will be prompted to automatically indicate via e-mails to both you and your guidance counselor if a scholarship is available. You will then be prompted to confirm your acceptance.

    Note: At this time, the career college is e-mailed information about your application. Acceptance is always conditional based on the student's ability to meet the college's admissions requirements.


  7. Once accepted, an Imagine America certificate will be sent to the recipient.