Crosby Scholars Senior Program
Welcome to Your Senior Year!
This is the year you’ve been waiting for, when all of your hard work pays off. As a Crosby Scholar, your senior year is filled with support, resources, and opportunities designed to help you succeed in the college and career planning process.
Senior Planner
Stay organized and on track with our Senior Planner — a month-by-month guide to your senior year. It outlines deadlines, program requirements, and key college planning milestones.
Click here to view your Class of 2026 Senior Planner.
Senior Advisors
The summer before your senior year, you’ll be matched with a Senior Advisor who will guide you every step of the way.
- One-on-one guidance: Your advisor will answer questions, help you plan, and keep you on track with important deadlines.
- Expertise: All advisors hold at least a bachelor’s degree, come from diverse professional backgrounds, and are trained in college admissions and financial aid.
Support system: Each advisor is trained and supervised by the Senior Program Manager to ensure you receive the highest level of support.
Senior Advisors
The summer before your senior year, you’ll be matched with a Senior Advisor who will guide you every step of the way.
- One-on-one guidance: Your advisor will answer questions, help you plan, and keep you on track with important deadlines.
- Expertise: All advisors hold at least a bachelor’s degree, come from diverse professional backgrounds, and are trained in college admissions and financial aid.
Support system: Each advisor is trained and supervised by the Senior Program Manager to ensure you receive the highest level of support.
Program Expectations for Seniors
To remain in good standing and be eligible for scholarships, seniors must complete the following:
- Advising Meetings: Attend all scheduled one-on-one meetings with your Senior Advisor.
- Crosby Academy: Participate in at least one Senior Academy during the year.
Sign up for a Senior Academy . - Community Service: Complete a minimum of 2 hours of community service and submit your documentation by January 31, 2026.
Submit your Community Service Form.
Financial Aid (FAFSA): Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) and provide confirmation to Crosby Scholars. The FAFSA is required to be considered for most types of financial aid, including federal, state, and institutional funding.https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Scholarship Opportunities
Crosby Scholars seniors have access to exclusive scholarship opportunities.Scholarships are open as of October 1st, 2025. To apply, you must create an account at submittable.com. Be sure to register using your full legal name as it appears on school records. Using nicknames may cause issues when tracking your applications and requirements.
Learn more about each by clicking the links below:
- Crosby Scholars Impact Scholarship
- Antonio & Victoria Muñoz Scholarship
- David Post Public Service Scholarship
- John O. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship
- John A. Carter Scholarship
- Goodwill Willpower + Art Gibel Scholarship
- Bob Casmus Medical/Health Care Scholarship
- Sue P. Fisher Community Service Scholarship
- Paul Fisher Scholarship
- Joyce Kohfeldt Memorial Scholarship
Last Dollar Grant (LDG)
The Last Dollar Grant is a need-based award up to $1,2000 available only to Crosby Scholars who complete the program their senior year with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Eligible students may apply for funding for up to four years of undergraduate study. The 2025–2026 application opens in spring 2026 and closes in April 2026. Even if the grant is not awarded one year, students may reapply annually. This grant may be awarded for up to four years, and students are encouraged to reapply each year if they continue to meet eligibility requirements. Apply now for a Last Dollar Grant
To be eligible to apply, a student must:
- Complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars Program
- Have a cumulative weighted GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Students who graduate with below a 2.0 GPA may apply once their college cumulative GPA reaches 2.0 or higher.
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
- Enroll in a full-time, degree-seeking program after graduation.
Note: The Last Dollar Grant is need-based financial aid. Scholars must submit a FAFSA to be considered. If you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA, please contact our office directly for alternate instructions.
Crosby Scholars staff complete a need analysis for each applicant individually to determine eligibility.
Required Documents
- Acceptance Letter from the institution you will attend.
- Financial Aid Award Letter from that institution.
- FAFSA Submission Summary (formerly Student Aid Report/SAR).
- Current college students (sophomores, juniors, or seniors) should upload their latest college grade report instead of an acceptance letter.