Plagiarism will not be accepted. Once submitted, all essays are uploaded to a plagiarism checker software program. Any instances of plagiarism will automatically be disqualified.

Prompt: How can schools, social media, and peer communities help build a culture of water conservation among teenagers, and how can teens’ everyday actions lead to meaningful, measurable change?

The deadline to submit application along with essay is February 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM. The deadline to submit proof of college acceptance is April 30, 2026. The deadline to submit proof of registration and collect funds is September 24, 2026.

Reminder: Copy of your official college acceptance letter and class schedule Proof of registration (class schedule) and awarded funds must be collected by September 24, 2026. The class schedule must clearly state your name, course name, number of units and the name of the college/university attending. These funds do not “carryover” and they are not transferable. If you choose not to attend college this academic year (2026-27), the funds will be forfeited.