Published 2025 details
- Advertised award
- $1,000 USD to one student
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2025
- Announcement date
- February 25, 2025
- Essay length
- 600–700 words
- Essay file
- PDF; earlier form displayed a 5 MB limit
The earlier pages described the award as recurring annually. The approved 2026 round has a separate timetable at /2026-award/.
Essay theme
When you selected your major, what was it that drove you to study that particular field? What change do you believe this will help you implement into the world?
The prompt connects the reasons for your major with the contribution you hope to make. General writing advice on this site does not add to the requirements or create a scoring rubric.
Eligibility and supporting material
The earlier homepage listed U.S. accredited-college enrollment, undergraduate or graduate study, a minimum 3.0 GPA and commitment to academic excellence and community service. The form also requested academic and enrollment verification. Confirm the complete operative conditions before applying to a new round.
Questions still requiring a current answer
- Current award terms, dates and the responsible program administrator.
- The complete selection process, criteria and notification procedure.
- The secure submission route and handling of applicant documents.
- Any optional recipient publicity and the permission process for it.