A $1,000 scholarship for a student who was shaped by a great mentor.
Behind almost every student who thrives is someone who believed in them — a teacher, a tutor, a coach, a parent. This scholarship celebrates that, and helps one student keep going. Open to U.S. high school and college students; you don’t have to be an Elite client to apply.
The essentials.
Write about the person who changed how you see your own potential.
In 500–750 words, tell us about a teacher, tutor, mentor, coach, or family member who shaped how you see what you’re capable of — and how you plan to pay that forward for someone else.
We’re not looking for a perfect essay. We’re looking for an honest one: a specific moment, what it meant, and what you took from it. Write in your own voice.
Be specificOne person, one real moment — not a general reflection.
Be honestYour own words and your own story matter more than polish.
Look forwardHow will you carry that influence to someone else?
Applying takes one email.
Send your essay as a document or in the body of an email to support@elitehometutoring.com with the subject line Scholarship Application. There is no fee and no form to fill out.
Include: your full name, your school and grade level (or year in college), your city and state, an email and phone number where we can reach you, and your 500–750-word essay on the prompt above. Submit by May 1, 2027.
Read by real people, for what they say.
Essays are reviewed by the Elite Home Tutoring team and scored on honesty, specificity, and the clarity of the reflection — not on grades, test scores, or writing awards. The selected student is notified by email and announced by June 1, 2027, and the award is paid toward tuition or documented educational expenses.
This scholarship reflects a value at the heart of Elite: the belief that the right person in a student’s corner changes everything. A portion of every tutoring sale already supports the Evans Scholars program at Michigan State University; this scholarship is another way we invest in students. (Elite Home Tutoring is independently organized and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Evans Scholars or Michigan State University.)
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