Applications will open again in 2025.

The My Story Matters Scholarship was created to encourage high school students to write and share their own personal narratives. The IMPACT scholarship will honor five seniors whose reflection on their life experiences has inspired them to impact their community. Recipients may use funds without restriction to support their life goals.

Each scholarship recipient will receive $1,000.

Requirements:

  • Must be a 12th grade student currently enrolled in a school within Los Angeles County

  • Submit a completed application

  • Students MUST be available to attend and share their story at our IMPACT event

Prompt:

Share your story and how it relates to your current/planned impact on your community (school, neighborhood, friends/family, etc.). Use your authentic voice and please include all of the following elements:

  • The characters and settings that have impacted you

  • Your struggles & accomplishments

  • The lesson(s) you have learned

  • The community need you are addressing and how you will impact it

Word Count: 750 - 1,500 words

If you have any questions, please contact Erendina (erendina@theplusmeproject.org)

 
 

Previous Recipients

2024

Wynter Allen: Taft Charter High School

Matthew Echeverria: Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High School

Harley Huff: Chadwick School

Justin Kang: Downtown Magnets High School

Jocelyn Ortega Mendez: South Gate High School

Shariqa Sultana: Downtown Magnets High School

2023

Nadira Ahmed - Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Ana Arriaga - Alliance William and Carol Ouchi High School
Joshua Lozano-Carbajal - John Marshall High School
Lindsey Lee - Downtown Magnets High School
Chrysty Lopez - Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies