Abbott & Fenner Scholarship
Offered by Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants
About This Scholarship
The Abbott & Fenner Scholarship is one of the longest-running small-company scholarships on the web: the business consulting firm has awarded it annually for roughly two decades, and it remains hosted on the firm's own site with a plainly posted deadline. The current cycle awards $1,000, with essays due June 10, 2027.
The application is a single essay of 500 to 1,000 words describing your educational and life goals, your plan for achieving them, the degree or major you've chosen, why you chose it, and how it will help you get where you want to go. There's no application form — you email the essay directly to the firm with your name, mailing address, and current school.
One modern wrinkle stands out: Abbott & Fenner explicitly bans AI-generated essays and says it screens for them, automatically removing flagged submissions. For students who write their own material, that policy arguably improves the odds, since a chunk of the applicant pool disqualifies itself. Eligibility spans high school juniors and seniors through students at any accredited post-secondary institution.
Eligibility
- High school junior or senior, or currently enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution
- Attending or planning to attend school in the U.S.
- Essay must be the applicant's own work — AI-generated submissions are screened out and removed
How To Apply
- Write an essay of 500-1,000 words on your educational and life goals, your plan for achieving them, and your chosen degree or major and why
- Include your full name, mailing address, and current school
- Email the essay to [email protected] by June 10, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Abbott & Fenner scholarship?
By email. There is no online form — you send your 500-1,000 word essay, plus your name, mailing address, and current school, to [email protected].
Can high school students apply?
Yes. High school juniors and seniors are eligible, along with students already enrolled at any accredited post-secondary institution.
Does Abbott & Fenner really check for AI-written essays?
The firm says it does. Its site states plainly that AI-generated essays are monitored for and automatically removed from consideration, so submit only your own writing.