Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
Offered by Stop Hunger · Free to apply
This award recognizes young leaders ages 5 through 25 who are actively working to fight hunger and food insecurity in their communities. Winning national scholars receive a $10,000 academic scholarship plus an additional $5,000 grant directed to their hunger-relief charity. Selection is based on demonstrated creativity, leadership, and community impact.
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How hard is the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- More rivalsOpen nationwide, so the field is large
- More rivalsA five-figure award attracts a bigger field
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to high school freshmen, high school sophomores, high school juniors, high school seniors, and current college students
- Must be a student between the ages of 5 and 25.
- Must demonstrate creativity, leadership, and measurable impact in fighting hunger and food insecurity.
- The annual window runs August 20 through October 20; the next cycle deadline was inferred as 2027-10-20 since the 2026 cycle has closed.
Personalized matching
Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is October 20, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around October 20 each year. Applications typically open in August.
- Applications open
- August 2027
- Applications close
- October 20, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
How much is the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship worth?
The Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship awards $10,000.
When is the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is October 20, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around October 20 each year. Applications typically open in August.
When do Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship applications open?
Applications typically open in August, and close October 20, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship?
Key requirements: Open to high school freshmen, high school sophomores, high school juniors, high school seniors, and current college students.
Does the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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