Turning dreams into wins
Over 270 people across the country have won an Ascent giveaway – and counting!
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270+ Winners
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$355,000+ Awarded
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100% No-Essay
I won a giveaway through Ascent Funding. It was so easy to apply! I loved the experience.
Applying for a scholarship was easy & no essay was required. Simply follow the short simple steps & you're entered!
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How it works
Here’s what you need to know about the $1,000 Pursue Your Passion Scholarship Giveaway. See the full Official Rules.
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Eligibility
- Must be at least 14 years of age
- Open to students and parents
- Enrolled at least half‑time in high school, degree program, or technical skills training program
- U.S. or DC resident
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Entry
- Apply by 9/30/26 at 8:59 AM PT
- One entry per person
- Complete the form and follow the steps under “How to Enter”
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Selection & Award
- $1,000 scholarship giveaway
- One winner selected at random
- Winner notified by email
- Paid by check or direct deposit
Frequently asked questions:
Ascent is a leader in student success, enabling more students to access education and reach their goals. Scholarships are just one way Ascent helps students plan, pay and succeed. By investing in people through student loans, scholarships, career coaching, and more, Ascent is dedicated to helping more students achieve academic and economic success, learn more.
We’re giving away $1,000 to one lucky winner – no essay or entry fees! To apply, follow the steps above and submit the scholarship application. For more information, please see the Official Rules.
One potential winner will be randomly selected after each scholarship giveaway is closed at the end of each month. Winners are subject to eligibility verification by Ascent, whose decisions are final and binding and notified by email. If you cannot be contacted using the information provided in the entry or fail to respond within three business days, you may be disqualified and forfeit your prize. Ascent will select another potential winner at random. For more information, please see the Official Rules under the scholarship application on each of our scholarship pages.
Ascent’s scholarship giveaways are open only to: (i) students who are legal residents of one of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia, age 14 or older, and who are enrolled in a high school, degree program, or technical skills training program, at least half-time or (ii) parents who currently have a child enrolled as a student meeting the qualifications of 2(i) (each, an “Entrant”). For more information, please see the Official Rules.
You may contact [email protected] if you run into any issues before or after submitting your scholarship entry.
Pursue Your Passion Scholarship Giveaway
Sponsor:
Ascent Funding, LLC, 501 W Broadway, Suite A150, San Diego, CA 92101
Sweepstakes Period:
The Pursue Your Passion Scholarship Giveaway (the “Sweepstakes”) begins on July 24th, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (“PT”) and ends at 8:59 AM PT on September 30th, 2026 (the “Sweepstakes Period”).
Entry Method:
Entries must be submitted via: https://www.ascentfunding.com/scholarships/pursue-your-passion (the “Entry Form”).
Prize:
One (1) winner will receive a $1,000 prize (the “Prize”), with an approximate retail value (ARV) of $1,000.
Drawing Date:
On or about September 30th (the “Drawing Date”).
The Sweepstakes is subject to the Official Rules below (“Official Rules”). By entering, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules. The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
Don't let money stand between you & your education
Applying for an Ascent scholarship giveaway takes just a few minutes. Enter for your chance to win money for school.
