AI and Scholarship Applications
We’re aware that there are mixed opinions on the use of AI for scholarship applications. Some sources encourage using AI for idea generation, others for all-out writing of college and/or scholarship essays. To be clear, our view is that we want your idea generation and your Norlin Scholar essay questions to be completely, originally written by you. In fact, we ask that all of your work–including other elements of your general scholarship application that we’ll have access to–be your original work, without the aid of AI. We want to hear from you. We want you to speak from your heart and your experience. We want your authentic voice, personality and uniqueness to shine through in your essays.
Further, should you be selected, Norlin courses require original, creative thinking and they encourage intentional development of written and verbal communication. There is no other way to develop your authentic voice. We aim to create an environment where you can self-reflect, practice authenticity, and build trust. Please keep all of this—and our other essay writing tips—in mind when you apply for the Norlin Scholarship.
Should AI essays be detected, your application will be eliminated from the pool.
You’ll find more information on AI and the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Honor Code here: