The application period for the 2025-2026 school year has now ended.   Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will likely be due in late 2026 or early 2027.  For your reference, the 2025-26 application is available -- please click the link at the bottom of this page to download the 2025-26 Application.

As we want to hear each applicant's own voice and own thoughts, we do not allow applicants to use artificial intelligence tools to assist in writing the application essay.

There are links below that contain sample essays from three previous, successful applicants for the scholarship award.