Price Legacy Scholarship
Our signature scholarship provides $2,000 for low-income, high-achieving high school seniors entering their first year of college. These students are the backbone of BBPLF and personify the ongoing fight for educational equity in all communities. If you are aware of someone who should apply, Recommend A Student.
Application Timeline
Applications Open
January 1, 2026
Applications Close
March 1, 2026
Finalists Notified
Mid-April
Winners Notified
May 1, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants will be considered only if they successfully demonstrate the following criteria:
High School Senior
Graduating as of Spring 2026
US Residency
Citizen or extended visa holder*
Advanced Coursework
3+ AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment courses
Low Socioeconomic Status
5000 or less on FAFSA's Student Aid Index*
SAT/ACT
1350+ on SAT OR 30+ on ACT
Academic Achievement
Unweighted GPA 3.75+
Enrolling in College
Going to a US college Fall 2026
*For further explanation on this requirement, please visit our Application Materials Descriptions
Application Materials
Personal Information
Basic information will be requested including your name, address, and school as well as preferences and demographics.
This information will NOT be used in evaluating applications, but instead to contact finalists and better inform BBPLF programs and offerings.
Scholastic Achievement
We may request evidence of consistent academic achievement which includes your latest Transcript, proof of SAT/ACT scores, and details concerning extracurricular activities.
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Information here will be used in evaluating applications, and finalists will be asked to confirm all details.
Financial Need
Applicant's proof of financial need will be evidenced through the Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA form. ​Here are the steps for downloading your SAI.
Information here will be used in evaluating applications, and finalists will be asked to confirm all details.
Statements
Two statements are evaluated in this scholarship:
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Brief Advocacy Statement: 50 words max. showing why you deserve this award (don't be afraid to brag!).
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Creative Statement: 250 words max. answering one of three elective prompts (listed below).​
Creative Statement Prompts
Please select one of the following creative statement prompts to answer in 250 words or less.
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Everyone cares deeply about something most people overlook.
What is one small or unusual thing you care about, and how does it reflect the way you think, learn, or approach academics?
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Does social media more strongly weaken empathy or strengthen global connection?
Choose the view you find more convincing, explain why, and try to convince us!
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