In order for an individual to be eligible to participate in the Contest (“Eligible Participant”), they must at least meet these minimum qualifications (the Qualifications):
- Eighteen (18) years of age.
- A student:
- classified as a senior in high school or attending an accredited college or university (the high school, college, or university must be physically located in one of the fifty (50) U.S. States); and
- that holds a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
The Eligible Participant will be required to submit reasonable proof of age and an unofficial transcript for the purpose of confirming the above criteria. For clarification, an individual that: (i) does not meet the Qualifications or (ii) is an Eligible Participant, but is otherwise deemed ineligible pursuant to these Rules, shall be considered ineligible to participate (each an Ineligible Participant).
Essay Submission/Method of Entry: The Contest will involve an Eligible Participant’s submission of an essay (each an Entry or collectively the Entries) in line with the following conditions:
- Limit of one (1) Entry per Eligible Participant.
- The Entry will be submitted to Marketing@AppliedMedical.net and MUST include the following:
- The Eligible Participant’s name, email address, and phone number.
- One (1) electronic copy of the Eligible Participant’s unofficial transcript.
- If the Eligible Participant is a senior in high school, in addition to the transcript, the acceptance letter to the college/university they will attend.
- A personal statement of 250-700 words which will allow the judging committee a chance to briefly learn about the Eligible Participant.
- The personal statement may include some or all of the following: personal history, goals, interests, strengths, challenges the Eligible Participant has overcome, career field of interest, career goals, and why continuing education is so important to the Eligible Participant.
- Essay submission.
- The essay submission shall be a 400 to 600-word essay that answers the following prompt:
- Describe a time when you demonstrated innovative thinking to solve a problem or create a new opportunity. How did your creativity and resourcefulness lead to a positive outcome?
- Explain how this experience has influenced your future goals and how this scholarship will support your journey toward driving innovation in your chosen field.





Scholarship Value: $4,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Register to View