Frequently Asked Questions

• Do Citations or Footnotes count against the Word Limit?
  No, Citations, footnotes, etc. do not count against the word limit. More
• Does it matter what field of study I plan on taking?
  No. You may take any field of study as long as you are attending a program that is at an accredited institution. More
• What is the value of the scholarship?
  The value of the scholarship is $500. More
• Will everyone be contacted who applies?
  Only the winner will be contacted directly. However, we will post the winner on our website after the decision has been made. More
• I will be attending first year university in the fall, am I eligible?
  

  As long as you will be attending college or university in the US or Canada by fall you are eligible.

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• When will the winner be notified?
  We will review each essay after the deadline. The scholarship winner will be announced approx. 45 days later and will be posted on this website immediately after. More
• Is there an age limit to apply?
  You must be between the ages of 16 and 25 to be eligible. More
• Do you accept late applications?
  

  All applications must be received by 11:59pm ET on the day of the deadline. No late applications will be reviewed.

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• If I have won the award before, can I still apply next year?
  Yes, a scholarship recipient may receive the award on multiple occasions. More