January 15, 2027
The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program
Direct application
$7,000
126 winners
Eligibility
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
Students enrolled in or planning to enroll at an accredited educational institution worldwide may apply for Mensa Foundation scholarships. Mensa membership is not required.
Scholarships of up to $7,000 are awarded to 126 recipients annually based solely on essay content.
Submit a 550-word or shorter essay describing your academic and professional goals and how your experiences will help you achieve them, plus a resume or CV, through the AwardSpring portal.
Essay question
What else to submit
- 550-word-or-shorter essay
- Resume or CV
- Essay must be 550 words or fewer
- Submit in English as a plain-text entry (no formatting or markup)
- Must be the applicant's own original work
- Do not include your name, address, or any other identifying information in the essay (judged anonymously)
- Judging emphasizes a specific goal statement, persuasiveness (how past achievements and future planning increase the probability of reaching the goal), and grammar/spelling/punctuation
- Essay must be submitted in English as a plain-text entry without formatting or markup.
- Essay must be the applicant's original work and must not contain identifying information.
- Essay is judged anonymously on goal statement, persuasiveness, and grammar, spelling, and punctuation.