Educational Scholarship 2025
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 April 1 Thru May 31, 2025.
Essay Topic for 2025:
Social media plays a significant role in communication, networking, and personal growth. Select two social media platforms and discuss how each could be advantageous (or not) while pursuing your future educational goals. Compare and contrast their potential impact on your future plans.
:
- 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.