Amount: $1500 for 1st place, $500 for runner-up
Eligibility:
- Be 18 or older
- Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or hold a visa permitting study in the United States
- Be enrolled, or have accepted an offer of admission, at an accredited US institution: community college, four-year college or university, graduate program, or an accredited trade or technical program
- Be enrolled at least half-time for the Spring 2027 term. Part-time students are welcome
Application Requires the Following:
- 800-1200-word essay focused on mental health in higher education on one of the six themes provided
- Full name and preferred email address
- Institution name and program of study
- Expected graduation term
- Proof of enrollment or an admission letter
Submit Applications: Email your application to scholarship@rehabseekers.com with the subject line Essay Contest 2026 – Submission
Deadline: November 30, 2026
More Information: https://rehabseekers.com/resources/student-scholarship/
Please note: This is an outside scholarship. Michigan Technological University is not affiliated with this scholarship. Michigan Tech does not endorse any specific website and is not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you.