In 2011 some amazing young people applied for the Pearson Prize.
Watch the inspiring 2011 National Fellows videos.
Thank you for your interest in the Pearson Prize!
The Pearson Prize is meant to identify students who are giving back to the college community and to help them continue their service while in school. Students that attend an accredited community college, undergraduate school, or university in the United States, who have completed at least one year of studies prior to the start of the application, and who are leaders in their community should consider applying.
To learn more about the Pearson Prize and see videos made by current Fellows, visit the Pearson Prize website. Be sure to check out the eligibility requirements and FAQ for detailed application information.
TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION (Deadline: 11:59PM Eastern Time, March 28)
Step 1. Register and Confirm Eligibility
Once you are ready to begin, register to create your profile:
- Create your login and password.
- Check your email to verify your email address.
- Login to the Application Portal to complete Step 1: Profile and Eligibility
Carefully review the requirements to determine your eligibility for the Pearson Prize. You must meet all of the requirements in order to successfully apply.
Step 2. Submit your Application Information
Fill out and submit your main application, which is comprised of your school background and essays. Candidates for the Pearson Prize are evaluated according to three criteria: commitment to education, community service, and leadership. The Pearson Prize Selection Committee will evaluate your application based on your answers to the essay questions and your recommendation letter.
Step 3. Submit your Reference Information
Note that your application will not be fully completed until your reference person submits the recommendation letter. This means that although you may have submitted Step 1 through Step 3, the application will not be considered complete until we receive the reference letter. You will be notifed via email when the application is complete.
Step 4: Complete semi-finalist requirements (if selected)
If you are selected as a semi-finalist, you will be asked to create a short personal video for the next round of consideration. This video will be added to your overall application, to be considered equally with the other aspects of your submission. Because students have varying experience with video editing and unequal access to technology, the Pearson Prize Selection Committee does not evaluate the production quality of the video submissions. The videos are requested simply as a way to get to know applicants better.
Good luck!
-Pearson Prize Administration Committee
