WHO WE ARE
Our Roots
Pay It Forward Scholarship, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students achieve their educational dreams through financial support. The idea started in 2016 by two high school friends who graduated from the same Illinois high school and Pennsylvania university. The goal was simple yet powerful: give back to the next generation by providing the same support received during high school.
WHAT WE DO
PHILOSOPHY
Pay It Forward Scholarship, Inc. is dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and empowering high school students that have exemplified academic excellence and involvement in extracurricular activities. The hope is that recipients will succeed in achieving their career goals and eventually provide the same support for future students. Lend a helping hand and join our efforts today.
Meet Our 2025 Scholarship Recipients.
TESTIMONIALS
Fered Yousuf, 2023 Recipient
This scholarship is not just financial aid for me...winning this scholarship means I can pursue my academic dreams without the constant shadow of financial strain. It means that my mother's sacrifices and my efforts have been recognized, and that fuels me to keep striving for higher heights.
Alayna Hester, 2018 Recipient
This scholarship is not just financial aid for me...winning this scholarship means I can pursue my academic dreams without the constant shadow of financial strain. It means that my mother's sacrifices and my efforts have been recognized, and that fuels me to keep striving for higher heights.
Our Impact
REACHING BACK TO PAY IT FORWARD BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH
$25,000
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
28
TOTAL SCHOLARS
8
ALUMNI SCHOLARS AWARDED
Get in Touch
Whether you have a question about our scholarship programs, want to collaborate, or simply wish to learn more about our mission, we’re always glad to hear from you.
Reach out to us anytime at info@forwardscholar.org, and someone from our team will respond as soon as possible.
Pay It Forward Scholarship, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization: EIN-92-3996765. Donations are tax-deductible.
