Learn.org Scholarship Campaign: Empowering Students Through Education

At Learn.org, we believe in making college more accessible to students from all backgrounds. As part of this commitment, we’re proud to offer a scholarship contest awarding the top 3 essays with a total of $1,500.00 in scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals.

2026 Learn.org Scholarship Awards

We’re excited to recognize and reward the hard work, creativity, and dedication of students who share their educational journey with us. By submitting your essay, you’ll have the chance to inspire others and potentially earn one of our top scholarship prizes.

1st Place: $1,000.00

2nd Place: $500.00

Who Qualifies for the Learn.org Scholarship?

To be eligible for our scholarship contest, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a current college student with a valid .edu email address

Be living in the United States and attending a college or university in the United States

Be enrolled in or pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate/PhD degree

Have access to a PayPal account registered in your own name (for payment to be submitted)

Essay Requirements

All submissions must meet the following essay guidelines:

Must be original work written by a human (AI-generated content will not be accepted)

Minimum of 1,200 words

Essay Topic

How higher education makes an impact on your life and how you plan to use it for the greater good

Include a personal reflection on how your education has helped shape who you are as an individual

Explain how your education supports your career path and future goals

Essays should be thoughtful, well-organized, and demonstrate genuine passion for the power of education

Scholarship Deadline and Announcement

Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026

Winners Announced: August 10, 2026

We encourage all eligible students to apply and share their stories. Education has the power to change lives, and we want to help you use yours to make a lasting difference.

How to Submit Your Essay

Email your essay as an attachment to hdodd@learn.org by the submission deadline from your .edu email address. Include information about yourself in the body of the email, specifically your full name, college of attendance, degree level and program, and expected graduation date.

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