High School Senior Essay Scholarship Contest

From lostpineswater.org. Deadline November 27, 2026.

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Award: Varies
Deadline: November 27, 2026 39 days left
Provider: lostpineswater.org
Who can apply: Open to students.
Where: Open nationwide (no state restriction listed)
Essay: Yes, 1 essay

Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm on the official site before you apply.

About this scholarship

Apply by email to cmarks@lostpineswater.org. Subject line: Essay Contest – [Your Last Name], [School]. Include: Cover page must include: essay title, student's name, school and grade, contact email, contact phone number. Requirements: Must be a high school senior who lives in Bastrop or Lee County, TX; Essay must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font, 1-inch margins on all sides; Cover page must include essay title, student's name, school and grade, contact email, and contact phone number; Submit as a PDF; Original student-authored work only; AI use permitted only for brainstorming, not writing/rewriting; Cite sources in MLA or APA format (reference page does not count toward word total).

Email the provider: cmarks@lostpineswater.org

Essay prompt

Choose one prompt: 1) If I Were in Charge: If you were responsible for managing groundwater in Bastrop and Lee Counties over the next 25 years, what would your priorities be? Explain the challenges you would address and the actions you would take to protect and conserve our groundwater resources. 2) Imagine the Impossible: Imagine a breakthrough technology completely changes how Texans use and conserve water. Describe the technology, how it works, and how it changes life in your community over the next 25 years. 3) Know Your Water. Know Your Well: Knowing where our water comes from is the firs
Up to 1,000 words

Common questions

When is the High School Senior Essay Scholarship Contest deadline?

The deadline is November 27, 2026. As of October 19, 2026, that is 39 days away.

Who can apply for the High School Senior Essay Scholarship Contest?

Open to students. No state restriction is listed.

Does the High School Senior Essay Scholarship Contest require an essay?

Yes. The application asks for 1 essay. The first prompt is: "Choose one prompt: 1) If I Were in Charge: If you were responsible for managing groundwater in Bastrop and Lee Counties over the next 25 years, what would your priorities be? Explain the challenges you would address…" (up to 1000 words).

How do I apply for the High School Senior Essay Scholarship Contest?

Applications are sent by email to cmarks@lostpineswater.org. Scholarly can also fill out and submit it for you after you review it.

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