FUTURE LEADERS MATCH

The Future Leaders Match Initiative expands higher education access by connecting high-potential students facing financial or educational barriers with partner colleges that offer Early Decision II opportunities, admissions support, and financial guidance to help them make informed college choices.

How does it work?

Admissions Support

Holistic review consideration during Early Decision II
Individualized advising, admissions preparation and application guidance provided by Seeds of Fortune inc. Staff

Financial Support

Financial Assistance: Partners commit to meeting 100% of Demonstrated Financial Need, which can cover tuition, fees, books, and other costs.

Academic and Transition Resources to College

Seed University Leadership Symposium Annual Undergraduate Conference
Workshops and guidance to support a successful transition into college

Who are the Partnering Colleges?

Who is Eligible?

Eligibility

Member of Seeds of Fortune Inc. platform: https://scholars.seedsoffortune.org/
Anticipated high school diploma or equivalent by Spring 2026
Readiness to Apply Early Decision II to a partner institution
Financial Documents will be Reviewed Directly by College

Where to Submit?

Submission Requirements:

1. Video Pitch: Submit a 2 Minute Video:

Tell us: (1) One thing about you that helps us understand who you are beyond grades and activities, (2) What specific need or goal brought you to Seeds of Fortune Inc., and (3) Finally, paint us a picture of what would change in your life if you became a Future Leaders Match scholar. What specific doors would open? What would you be able to do or pursue that feels out of reach right now? "

2. Upload a PDF of Full Common Application

3. Fill out College Supplemental Questions

4. Be an active Seeds of Fortune Member Register Here: https://scholars.seedsoffortune.org/

5. Anticipated HS Graduation Year 2026:

(a) A minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA in core academic subjects, including any college-level work.

6. Submit all required documents, including updated transcripts, common app and supplements.

Timeline:

12/20: Future Leaders Application Due
12/24: Finalist Notifications Distributed
1/1: Early Decision II Submission to Partner College & Financial Aid Documents (CSS and FAFSA)
February: Final Scholar Notifications

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