Know exactly what each committee wants, with the receipts.

Community leadership outweighs GPA past 3.0

Rubric 2025, p.4

7 of 10 winners led with community service

Past winners '16-'25

First-gen status weighted +10 pts

Rubric 2025, p.6

Essays scored on specificity, not polish

Judging guide

Financial-need section is 40% of the score

Sponsor FAQ

Late or generic essays are cut first

Reader notes

Community leadership outweighs GPA past 3.0

Rubric 2025, p.4

7 of 10 winners led with community service

Past winners '16-'25

First-gen status weighted +10 pts

Rubric 2025, p.6

Essays scored on specificity, not polish

Judging guide

Financial-need section is 40% of the score

Sponsor FAQ

Late or generic essays are cut first

Reader notes

Tip

97% of scholarship winners get $2,500 or less. The smaller ones add up, and they are easier to win.

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