Editor World First-Generation Student Scholarship

About this scholarship

The Editor World First-Generation Student Scholarship provides one $500 award for a U.S. resident enrolled or preparing to enroll in an accredited trade school, college, or university in the United States. The Spring 2027 application opens September 1, 2026 and closes December 15, 2026 Eastern Time. For this program, a first-generation student is one whose parent or parents did not attend or complete a four-year college or university degree; the educational attainment of other relatives does not control eligibility. Applicants complete the form on Editor World’s scholarship page and submit a 900-word essay. The essay must identify the training or educational program, explain at least three motivations for finishing it, and describe how the education will affect the applicant’s family or community. The $500 check is sent directly to the selected student and may be used for books, supplies, or other educational expenses. The selected recipient must respond within ten days with proof of enrollment or pre-enrollment, a headshot, an eligibility affidavit, and required liability and media releases. Failure to supply the verification on time causes forfeiture and selection of an alternate. Only one application is permitted, and a valid email address is required for notification.

Eligibility

• Be a resident of the United States
• Have parents who did not attend or complete a four-year college or university degree
• Be enrolled or pre-enrolled at an accredited U.S. trade school, college, or university
• Submit only one application using a valid email address
• Write the required 900-word English essay addressing the three official prompts
• Apply between September 1 and December 15, 2026 Eastern Time
• If selected, provide proof of enrollment, a headshot, affidavit, and releases within ten days