2026 Application Cycle

Apply for the Scholarship

One essay. Eight hundred to twelve hundred words. Submitted as PDF or plain text.

Before you begin

You will need

Your school's official name and your current year
Your major (if declared) and intended degree
Your essay file (PDF or .txt, 800-1,200 words)
A working email address you check daily
About 10 minutes for the form itself

The form below collects the basics. You can save and return using the same email address.

Full name

Email address

Phone (optional)

School / University

Current year

Cumulative GPA

Major / intended major

One-line description of the business or problem your essay addresses

200 characters or fewer. This is the elevator pitch for your essay.

Your essay (PDF or .txt)

Maximum 5 MB. PDF or plain text only.

How did you hear about the scholarship? (optional)

Citizenship attestation. By submitting, you certify that you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, currently enrolled as an undergraduate at an accredited U.S. institution, and that the essay submitted is your own original work.

What happens next

Once you submit, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours with your application reference number. Finalists are notified by January 15 of the following year. The winner is announced by February 15 and funds are disbursed by March 1.

Questions about your application after submission? Reference your application number when you write to apply@andrewhillmanscholarship.com.