10 Words or Less Scholarship $1,500 November 15th, 2026

10 Words or Less Scholarship

The 10 Words or Less Scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. It is a fun opportunity for students to show off their creativity in just a few words. It celebrates clever thinking, big ideas, and the power of saying something memorable without saying too much.

To be eligible for the 10 Words or Less Scholarship, a student must:

A) Be between the ages of 17-25

B) Be attending college or university in the Fall of 2027

C) Be attending a college or university in the United States or Canada

In order to apply for our scholarship, follow these instructions:

1) In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the scholarship. (See Form Below)

2) Before or after writing your answer, you will need to "Like" or “Follow” our Facebook page at facebook.com/myscholarships.  

For the November 2026 deadline, the 10 Words or Less Scholarship committee will award a total of $1,500 to two scholarship winners:

  • One student will receive a $1,000 award 
  • One student will receive a $500 award

Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year they meet the eligibility requirements. 

The successful applicants will receive notification by email no later than December 1, 2026. Applicants who are not selected may view the winner's announcement, which will be posted on this website on December 15, 2026.

*Submit your application by 11:59 PM PST on the day of the deadline to be considered for the scholarship.

Essay Prompt:

In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the scholarship.  Please write your answer below.

What time does the scholarship application have to be submitted?

The scholarship must be submitted by 11:59 PM PST on November 15, 2026.

How many awards are given each year?

We currently have two separate deadlines.  Each deadline we will award two scholarships.

How will the winner(s) of the scholarship be notified?

The winning applicant will be notified via email or phone by December 1st. If you are not selected, please feel free to return to this page where the winner will be posted on December 15th, 2026.