$20,000 Scholarship Contest

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I am not a high school senior. Can I still apply?
A: No, you must be a high school senior during the 2009-2010 school year to be eligible for this year's contest.

Q: I am homeschooled. Can I still apply?
A: Homeschooled students are eligible for the contest as long as you are able to show you are on a grade level equivalent to that of a high school senior.

Q: I am taking some college courses, does that matter?
A: As long as you are taking college courses to supplement your high school education (whether you attend a high school or are homeschooled) and are not considered a college student during the 2009-2010 school year, you are eligible for the contest.

Q: Can I get the scholarship award paid to me directly if I plan to use it toward my college expenses like books or housing?
A: AFSA pays the scholarship money directly to the educational institution in the student's account for tuition and/or books. No money goes directly to the student.

Q: I will be skipping a semester or two before I go to college, can you hold the money until I start?
A: AFSA pays the scholarship money directly to the educational institution for the fall 2009 semester and does not hold any funds beyond that.

Q: I am a foreign exchange student, can I still apply?
A: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien to be eligible for the contest.

Q: I am a U.S. citizen attending an American high school abroad. Can I still apply?
A: All U.S. citizens, regardless of where they live, and legal resident aliens are eligible to participate provided they meet all other requirements.

Q: I do not own a home computer. Can I still apply?
A: You can apply from any computer as long as you are able to read the essay, submit the application and take the test online.

Q: What happens to my personal contact information?
A: Your information is collected only for purposes of administrating this scholarship contest. It will never be sold or rented to others.