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- The scholarship
The Alex Clug Scholarship
An annual $1,000 scholarship for students pursuing graduate or undergraduate studies at any accredited college or university in the United States, for students in STEM fields — including health, medical and nursing. Funds may be used for tuition, books, supplies or other educational expenses.
August 10, 2026
Applications Open
December 1, 2026
Application Deadline
December 20, 2026
Winner Announced
Eligibility
Who can apply
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States
- Open to both undergraduate and graduate students
- Pursuing a STEM field of study — including health, medical and nursing
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- International students studying in the U.S. are welcome to apply
The Essay
One prompt, your story
"Explain how pursuing your current field of study can contribute to positive change in your community or the world, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals."
500–700 words, submitted as a PDF. Applications are evaluated on originality, clarity of expression and relevance to the essay topic.
- Application process
How to apply
The 2026 cycle is open now — applications are accepted through December 1, 2026.
Step 1
Prepare your application
Gather your contact, institution and enrollment details, your cumulative GPA, and the required documents listed below — applications are submitted by email during the open cycle.
Step 2
Write the essay
Prepare a 500–700 word essay responding to the prompt: “Explain how pursuing your current field of study can contribute to positive change in your community or the world, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.” The essay must be the applicant’s original work — the use of AI writing tools results in disqualification.
Step 3
Submit supporting documents
Upload the essay as a PDF along with enrollment verification and an academic transcript.
Step 4
Review & announcement
Applications are evaluated on originality, clarity of expression and relevance to the essay topic. The recipient is announced after the review period closes.
- Apply Now
Application Form
Applications must arrive by December 1, 2026.
Commitment to excellence and integrity
The scholarship maintains the highest standards of academic integrity. All application materials must represent the applicant's original work and genuine experiences — the use of artificial intelligence tools for essay writing or any other application component results in immediate disqualification.
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- Questions
Frequently asked
Yes — the 2026 cycle is open. Applications are accepted from August 10 through December 1, 2026, and the winner will be announced on December 20, 2026.
Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, pursuing a STEM field of study — including health, medical and nursing. International students studying in the U.S. may also apply.
Essays are evaluated on originality, clarity of expression and relevance to the essay topic. All application materials must represent the applicant's original work — AI-written essays are disqualified.
Each recipient is awarded $1,000, which can be used for tuition, books, supplies or other educational expenses.
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