2025 Essay Topic
Write about a person who has had a profound impact on your life as a mentor. How did they inspire you, and how did their guidance shape your contributions to your community? How do you hope to carry forward their influence in supporting and uplifting those others around you?
Eligibility
The Elm Grove Junior Guild Essay Contest is open to all high school seniors who meet the following eligibility requirements:
ELIGIBLE STUDENTS MUST:
1. Graduate high school in June 2025
2. Reside in the Elmbrook School District
-OR-
attend Brookfield Central or Brookfield East High School.
Two awards will be presented – $2,000 and $500.
*The Scholarship Committee shall determine the eligibility of those who apply and vote on the winner of the contest. No immediate family members of active or associate members that serve on this committee are eligible to apply. However, immediate family members of active or associate members who are not serving on the Scholarship Committee are eligible for the scholarship contest.
Timeline
- Complete the online application, including your essay (800 word limit) between February 1st – April 6, 2025.
- Applications will be judged by a committee of active Elm Grove Junior Guild members.
- The winner will be notified no later than April 30, 2025.
- By submitting an application, you give permission to the Elm Grove Junior Guild to follow up or to verify any information provided in this application. Acceptance of this award constitutes permission for the Elm Grove Junior Guild to use the recipient’s name, image or likeness for promotional or publicity purposes without written consent or compensation. The Elm Grove Junior Guild will retain all applications and personal statements. Such statements may be used for publicity purposes only.