The $2,500
Scholar Genie Scholarship
One Scholar Genie member earns $2,500 toward tuition based on a short essay — judged on merit by our team using a published rubric. No coin flip. The strongest writer wins.
Open only to legal U.S. residents (50 states + D.C.) age 18+ who became Scholar Genie members on or before September 15, 2026 and hold an active paid subscription (Basic, Pro, or MVP) at submission. Free trials alone do not qualify. One submission per entrant. Void where prohibited.
The Essay Prompt
“How would the $2,500 Scholar Genie Scholarship help you achieve your academic goals, and how do you use AI tools responsibly to enhance — rather than replace — your own learning?”
250–500 words. One submission per entrant. You may revise and resubmit until the deadline; only your latest version counts.
How Essays Are Judged
Every essay is scored against the same published rubric. 100 points total, evenly weighted across four criteria.
Clarity & Writing Quality
25 ptsCoherent structure, strong prose, free of major errors.
Authenticity & Voice
25 ptsDemonstrates genuine personal experience and a distinct voice.
Academic Plan & Impact
25 ptsArticulates a credible academic goal and how the scholarship advances it.
Responsible Use of AI
25 ptsReflects thoughtful, ethical engagement with AI in learning.
How to Enter
Subscribe by September 15, 2026
Start a paid Scholar Genie plan (Basic, Pro, or MVP) on or before September 15, 2026. Members who join after this date are not eligible.
Submit your essay
250–500 words, on the prompt above. Due October 31, 2026.
Stay active
Remain a paid member through November 30, 2026. Winner selected by judges on December 1, 2026.
The Prize
One $2,500 cash scholarship awarded as a single payment to the winner. Apply it to tuition, fees, books, supplies, or housing — your choice. Prize is reported on IRS Form 1099-MISC if required by law; winner is responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes.
Ready to write?
Subscribe by September 15, 2026 and submit your essay before October 31, 2026.
Required disclosures. This is a skill-based contest, not a sweepstakes — winners are selected by judges, not by chance. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and D.C., age 18+, who became Scholar Genie members on or before September 15, 2026 and hold an active paid Scholar Genie subscription at submission. Free trials alone, lapsed subscriptions, accounts created after September 15, 2026, and non-subscribers are not eligible. One entry per person. Submissions become eligible upon receipt and remain eligible only if the entrant maintains continuous paid status through November 30, 2026. Sponsor: Scholar Genie, 759 Via Firenze, Tontitown, AR 72762. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules for full eligibility, judging criteria, and prize details.