The Award
One student, $1,500, and a door held open to whatever comes next, no fee to walk through it.
How it works
A few basics, and the degree you are pursuing.
A few honest sentences about where you are going.
We read every eligible entry and reply by email.
Who can apply
If you are a U.S. citizen or resident, an incoming or current college student, and 18 or older, the door is open to you.
Every background, any school. If this sounds like you, you can apply.
Apply nowWhat we look for
A direction you genuinely care about.
The will to keep going when it is hard.
A story that is truly your own.
Why we do this
Pivot exists to hold the door open at the turning points that matter, wherever a student comes from. The right moment of support can change everything that follows.
Opens September 1st, 2026. Applying for the $1,500 "Archway Award" takes just a few minutes.
Apply for the Award