About the Program
The Mensa Education and Research Foundation scholarship program awards scholarships each school year, based on an essay competition. We award at least one scholarship of $650 in our local area and qualified entries from our local area compete for amounts up to $1000 regionally and nationally.
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Contestants do NOT have to be members of Mensa. The only requirement will be that
winners will need to provide proof of enrollment in a degree program at an accredited
institution of post-secondary education for the school year following the contest.
Awards will not be based on need, race, age, sex or year of school (not just
freshmen).
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Entrants must reside in the area including Austin, Waco, Bryan/College
Station, Temple/Belton, Llano and Marble Falls.
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Contestants must submit an essay of up to 550 words describing their career, vocational
and/or academic goals. Judging will emphasize a goal statement that includes specific
information on experience or steps taken toward the goal, persuasiveness (for example:
how your past achievements, experiences and future planning increase the probability of
reaching your goal); why you think that you will succeed; and also grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
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Entries must be postmarked on or before a date in mid-January
(this date will be specified in October). - Entries will be judged in late January.
Please follow all instructions on the entry form carefully to avoid being disqualified.