Scholarship - Empowering Education

1. Must be able to prove current full-time enrollment to a college, or full-time enrollment to an undergraduate institution starting Fall 2026.  
2. Must be pursuing undergraduate degree.
3. All majors are encouraged to apply!

Please choose ONE of the two listed topics to write about in an essay:

1. Hoffer & Sheremet wishes to support a student that has had a positive impact in their community through school, extracurricular activities, or community involvement. In said spirit, please tell us What does leadership mean to you, how have you demonstrated leadership through adversity, change, and uncertainty?
   
2. Hoffer & Sheremet deeply cherishes the values that make us who we are and shape how we serve others. In a similar manner, please tell us How do your background and experiences shape your perspective and the way you engage with others? 

Guidelines:

• Please only submit ONE essay in your application.
• There is no word count or limit, however, make sure you have thoroughly and succintly expressed your point.
• The submission must be your own original work. Essays believed to be written or edited using generative AI will not be considered.
• By submitting your application, you are allowing Hoffer & Sheremet permission to publicly share your work (with credit given) upon acceptance of the scholarship award.

Please note that this is a competitive scholarship with over 1,000 entries each year. Do not let this discourage you from applying! But be prepared to put time and effort into your submission if you would like a good chance of winning!