Who can apply?
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Incoming high school seniors graduating in May 2026 and starting a 4-year or 2-year college in Fall 2026, or students transferring to a new school in May 2026 or Fall 2026.
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Open to undocumented students, U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA recipients, and international students.
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Applicants must identify as a woman, or come from a low-income background (any gender), or be a first-generation college student (any gender).
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Scholarship
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Win a
provided by Girls on Campus
$500
+
One-Year Membership to GradGPT, unlocking all premium features on the platform: college essay editor & scorer, AI counselor, and a range of tools to ace your college applications.
Professional college essay review (personal statement or college supplement of your choice) with detailed feedback, including concrete suggestions for improvement.
One year subscription to The Scholarship Essay Academy, the ultimate membership for crafting winning essays with expert guidance, weekly live coaching, unlimited reviews, exclusive tools, and bonus training with a supportive community.
Guaranteed spot in the virtual Empower program to network, build your website, and gain skills, a great boost for college extracurriculars
What is the Prompt for this competition?
Write an essay choosing one of the following prompts with supporting evidence:
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Discuss the challenges women face in higher education and how you can make a difference.
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Discuss the challenges first-generation students face in higher education and how you can make a difference.
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Discuss the challenges low-income students face when pursuing higher education and how you can make a difference.
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Your essay must include your personal experiences related to the chosen topic, along with supporting evidence and a few outside resources. Essays should be between 450 and 850 words.
You may use AI tools to proofread your work, but the essay must be entirely written and owned by you.
Max: 850 words Min: 450 words
Timeline
Jan 10th 2025
Application opens +
Jan 12th- What are we looking for guide ​becomes available
Priority deadline
After this deadline all applications will be
reviewed as a rolling basis
June 1st 2025
All applications will be reviewed ​
July-Aug
Emails will be sent if you won or not​
August 10th 2025
Winner gets announced in our
instagram @girls.on.campus and website ​
September 2025
July 10th 2025
Final Deadline no exceptions ​
Why Apply to This Competition?
There is a lack of low-competition essay-based scholarship opportunities, and we believe in providing more than just financial support.
Winning a scholarship can be life-changing, but achieving higher education requires guidance and resources throughout the journey—both when applying and affording it.
That’s why we have partnered with trusted organizations to provide additional resources for the winners.
Most competitions cost $20, but we have decided to keep the fee at $6 throughout the application period.
Mini Guide to Maximize Your Chances of Winning the Essay Competition
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Is this only for girls?No! Even though we are a women-based organization, this scholarship and our resources are accessible to anyone. Any gender or identity can apply if they are first-generation or from low-income backgrounds. We will not ask for any gender or income verification. However, these challenges should be reflected in your essay.
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Do you offer more scholarships?at the moment we do have our $500 national essay competition and it is the same prompt https://www.girlsoncampus.org/nationalessaycompetition
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What does the winner get?ONLY ONE WINNER= $1,500 scholarship <3 plus a our scholarship list for free
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I have a question, who can I CONTACT?if you have any questions about eligibility, being undocumented, etc. please email us at info@girlsoncampus.org
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Do I have to be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?No. Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria is welcome to apply, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. However, you must be accepted and plan to enroll into a U.S. university or college.
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I’m an international student. Can I apply?Yes! If you are accepted into a U.S. university and begin enrollment in Fall 2025, you are eligible. Proof of acceptance will be required if you win.
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Can I apply if I’m undocumented or a DACA recipient?Yes! We will not ask for a Social Security Number or any tax forms. However, we will need: A picture (for public winner announcements). Your name and college. Note: Your immigration status will not be shared publicly. We will only publish your name, college, and picture to announce the winner.
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Is the scholarship renewable?No, we are a small organization so we aren't able to provide renewable scholarships at the moment.
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What is Girls on Campus, and do I have to be a member to apply?No, you don’t have to be a member to apply! We welcome everyone. We are an LLC/business run by two Latina students dedicated to supporting women in pursuing higher education and advancing their early careers. On our platform, we share scholarships, internships, and more at @girls.on.campus. Founded in August 2023, we are striving to grow and make a lasting impact.
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What documents do I need to submit?You will need to submit: A picture of yourself (preferably a headshot), which will be used to announce the winner publicly. Your personal email address (avoid using a school email, as you may lose access after graduation). This ensures we can contact you and deliver your memberships and other resources. Your essay submission. If you win, you will also need to provide: An acceptance letter from your U.S. university or college. Financial aid information of the institution, as the scholarship check will be sent directly to the school.
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Does my GPA matter?No. GPA will not be considered. We are evaluating only your essay and your eligibility as outlined above.
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Is this open to undergraduate students?yes! any woman in undergrad except current undergrad seniors in their last semester plus current hs seniors that will enroll in a university or two year college in fall 2025
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