Total scholarship pool: Up to $2,500 per cycle.
To apply, submit a 500–1,000 word essay responding to the following prompt:
"Describe a moment when someone teaching you one-on-one made a difference that a classroom couldn't. It could be a tutor, parent, teacher, coach, or anyone else. Who was it, what did they do, and why did it work?"
We don't ask for your GPA or test scores. We work with students at every level. Some of our students are catching up after falling behind. Some are accelerating into material their school doesn't offer. A GPA doesn't tell us anything useful about either group.
What we care about, and what this essay is for, is the effort, curiosity, and honesty you bring to your own learning. Write something real. That's what we're reading for.
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View Past WinnersNo. We don't ask for your GPA or test scores. We work with students at every level — some catching up, some accelerating ahead of their school's curriculum. What we're evaluating is the quality of your essay, not your academic record.
Yes. Applications are open year-round. The deadline is March 1st each year, and winners are notified by March 31st. You can submit anytime before the deadline.
Yes. The scholarship is open to all students in grades 9–12. For non-seniors, scholarship funds are held until you enroll in an accredited college or university.
Most high schools in the San Fernando Valley, Conejo Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and northern Los Angeles area qualify. If you're unsure, email us at launch@launchvalleytutoring.com.
No. The scholarship is open to all eligible students regardless of whether they've ever worked with us.
A panel of judges reviews every submission based on the originality and specificity of the response, the clarity of writing, and the depth of thinking.
Winners are notified by email on the date listed in the Key Dates section above.
Yes. Funds are held in our scholarship account until you enroll in college, at which point we send the award directly to your school. We'll check in with you each summer to track your progress and coordinate disbursement when the time comes.
No purchase necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited by law. One entry per household per cycle. The Launch Valley Tutoring Scholarship is open to high school students (grades 9–12) who are U.S. citizens or legal residents, currently enrolled in a high school located within 20 miles of 19849 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91324. Employees of Launch Valley Tutoring and their immediate family members are not eligible.
Winners will be selected at the sole discretion of Launch Valley Tutoring's judging panel based on the quality of the essay submission, academic effort, and demonstrated commitment to learning. Decisions of the judges are final.
A first-place award of $1,000 and a second-place award of $250 will be granted each cycle. At the judges' sole discretion, additional awards totaling up to $1,250 may be split among outstanding runners-up in any amounts and to any number of recipients. There is no guarantee that runner-up awards will be made in any given cycle.
Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient's accredited college, university, or vocational program upon proof of enrollment. Funds will be held by Launch Valley Tutoring until enrollment is confirmed, which may be several years from the date of the award for non-senior recipients.
Winners will be notified via email on or before the announced Winner Selection Date. Failure to respond to such notification within ten (10) days, or failure to adhere to these Official Rules, will result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.
By submitting an application, applicants grant Launch Valley Tutoring permission to use their name, likeness, and essay excerpts in promotional materials announcing the scholarship.
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