Raise.me Micro-Scholarship Platform

About the Raise.me Micro-Scholarship Platform

Raise.me is a free online platform that allows high school students to earn micro-scholarships from over 300 colleges and universities for everyday high school achievements. Unlike traditional one-time scholarship applications, Raise.me lets you build up scholarship money throughout your high school career — starting in 9th grade.

How It Works

1. Create a free account at raise.me
2. Add your achievements: GPA, AP/IB courses, extracurriculars, community service, clubs, sports, leadership roles
3. See which colleges are offering you micro-scholarships in real-time
4. Accumulate micro-scholarships over your high school years
5. Apply to partner colleges and receive your scholarship money upon enrollment

Types of Achievements That Earn Scholarships

• Academic: GPA improvement, AP/IB courses, honor roll, SAT/ACT scores
• Extracurriculars: Club membership, sports teams, arts participation
• Community Service: Volunteer hours logged
• Leadership: Officer positions, team captain roles
• Employment: Part-time jobs and work experience

Award Details

• Scholarship amounts: Vary by college; typically $500–$25,000 per year
• 300+ partner colleges including state universities and private colleges
• Free to join: No application fee, no essays required initially
• Start earning: As early as 9th grade

Partner Colleges Include

Colorado State, Syracuse, University of Alabama, Tulane, American University, and 300+ others.

How much does Raise.me Micro-Scholarship Platform cost?

Raise.me Micro-Scholarship Platform is free. Its official page says “It’s free!”. That sentence is what we verified — if you need to budget for anything it does not mention, check the page.

Who is eligible for Raise.me Micro-Scholarship Platform?

Our catalog has Raise.me Micro-Scholarship Platform open to high school students in grades 9–12, unconfirmed against the program's own page — check it before you rule yourself in or out, since eligibility is often narrower than a grade range suggests (age floors, "must have completed" rules, enrolment status).

Is Raise.me Micro-Scholarship Platform online or in person?

Raise.me Micro-Scholarship Platform is fully online — students can participate from anywhere with an internet connection.

How do I apply to Raise.me Micro-Scholarship Platform?

Apply directly through Raise.me's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.