Essay Requirement:
Applicants must submit a 1,000-word essay (double spaced, MLA format) that thoughtfully addresses the following:
Financial Need & Purpose
Explain why you are seeking this scholarship and describe the educational opportunity it will support. Be specific about how the funds will be used and why this opportunity matters to you.
Personal Impact & Future Goals
Share how this opportunity will influence your future. What are your long-term goals, and how will this experience help you get there?
Character & Resilience (Required Question)
Describe a challenge, setback or defining moment in your life that shaped who you are today.
What did you learn from this experience?
How has it influenced your values, work ethic, or outlook?
How will you carry that lesson forward in your education and beyond?