Recipient announced December 11, 2026.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States
- Undergraduate or graduate student — both are eligible
- Any major, any field of study
- U.S.-based student; citizenship is not required
What you'll need
Your information
Name, email, your college or university, whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, your program or field of study, and your expected graduation year.
500–800 words
The heart of the application — see the prompt below. Type it into the form; you may also attach it as a PDF. Write like a person, not an application.
That you've read the rules
A checkbox confirming you have read the official rules and the privacy notice. That is the whole form.
What we don't ask for
No GPA, no transcript, no student ID, no address or phone number, no photo, no fee. Enrollment is confirmed with the recipient's school before the award is paid.
The essay prompt
Tell us about something you've built — a project, an organization, a skill, a body of work — and what it taught you about building things that last.
The scholarship's founder ran the world's first kid-run nonprofit at an age when most of us were still figuring out homework. He isn't looking for polish or pedigree — he's looking for evidence that you start things, stick with them, and learn from them.
Key dates
- — applications close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Late submissions can't be considered, so don't leave it to the last hour.
- December 1–10 — review and selection. Every application is read.
- — the recipient is notified by email and, with their consent, announced on the Updates page.
- Mid-December — the $1,000 award is paid to the recipient's college or university and applied 100% to tuition.
All times are U.S. Pacific. If anything changes, it will be posted on this page and on the Updates page.
Having trouble with the form?
If you experience any issues while applying, please contact us at info@alphacap.co so we can assist you. Asking for help has no effect on your application.