ONE STUDENT. EVERY YEAR. NO ESSAY.2027 application information

The academic requirements

A clear starting point.

The Curt Dewitz Scholarship is open to eligible students in the United States studying at an accredited college or university. No essay is required.

Who can apply?

Applicants must be in the United States and studying at an accredited college or university. Meet either of the following academic requirements:

Pathway 01

Your last two semesters

You maintained a GPA of at least 3.0 in each of the past two semesters.

Pathway 02

Your previous degree

Students may also apply with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 from a previous degree. You must also be currently studying at an accredited college or university.

What does “no essay” mean?

You do not need to write an essay to apply for the Curt Dewitz Scholarship. The application process and any information needed to confirm eligibility will be published on the application page before submissions open.

A new recipient each year

The scholarship awards $1,000 to one student every year. The annual award is intended for a different student each year; previous recipients do not receive a repeat award.

Before you apply

Applications close March 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. One recipient will be selected by a random drawing from verified eligible applications. The submission process, administrator contact, document requirements, and payment details will be published before applications open. Read the selection process.

A quick personal check

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