Educational Scholarship 2027
Samantha Smith Essay Scholarship
First Place
$10,000
and following the student for up to 4 years.
Second Place
$7,000
and following the student for up to 4 years.
Third Place
$5,000
and following the student for up to 4 years.
Applications and Essays accepted between
March 1, 2027 thru March 21, 2027.
Essay Topic for 2027
Topic will be announced and posted on or before February 15, 2027.
:
- A correctly completed application form answering all questions.
- One scholarship awarded for first, second and third place winners.
- A grade point average of 3.0 (on a four-point scale) or higher upon graduation from high school/GED, or the most recent level of education post high school.
- The applicant must be between the ages of high school (approximately 14-18 years old) and no older than 40 years old.
- If the winner has yet to matriculate from high school, the scholarship will be accrued in a bond bearing interest account and will be dispersed upon graduation from high school or obtainment of a GED (graduate equivalency degree).
- A typed essay in Cambria Font, Font Size 12, Single Spaced, Pages Numbered and no use of your name on the Essay or in your Essay.
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