2026–27 Application

Apply for the Accelerated Academic Award Scholarship

The application asks for your name, your class year, your email address, and an essay of at least ten words. Read the essay requirements before you begin. All fields are required.

Part 1 of 3Applicant information

Full name

Class of

The year you expect to graduate from the school you currently attend.

Email address

If you are selected, this is how the committee will contact you.

Part 2 of 3The Ten-Word Essay

Prompt

In ten words or more, describe the future you are working toward.

Minimum ten words. No exceptions.An essay under ten words is disqualified immediately and will not be read.

There is no maximum length, but longer essays do not score higher for being longer.
Hyphenated words, contractions, and numbers count as one word each.
No title. Everything in the box below counts toward your total.
Your essay cannot be changed after you submit.

Your essay

0 of 10 required words

Part 3 of 3Certification

I certify that this essay is my own original work, written without help from another person or an AI writing tool.

I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Official Rules and the Privacy Policy. If I am under 18, my parent or guardian has given me permission to apply.

Applications cannot be edited after submission.

Apply for the Accelerated Academic Award Scholarship

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