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The National Peer Tutor Scholarship Program

The National Peer Tutor Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards the work of outstanding middle and high school peer tutors. Peer tutors across the nation can apply for the opportunity to earn a college scholarship as well as the title "National Peer Tutor of the Year" for their efforts to provide academic support to their peers. To view our previous winners, visit our Alumni Page. Please scroll below to learn more about the application, awards, timeline, criteria, and rules.

Application

Below are the components to the application. Please note that all application materials are due by March 1. Contact us with any questions.
  • Student Form and Essay: The student form includes important information about you and your peer tutoring activities. The essay will give you an opportunity to demonstrate why you should earn the title "National Peer Tutor of the Year" in 250-650 words. ​
  • Educator Recommendation Form: All applicants must have an educator who is familiar with their peer tutoring activities complete the online recommendation form.

Criteria

The Scholarship Committee will evaluate applicants based on the following criteria:
  • Character- A consistent demonstration of respect, empathy, humility, maturity, and generosity as a peer tutor.
  • Leadership- A relentless determination to go above and beyond the call of duty to impact change through peer tutoring.
  • Scholarship- A dedication to learning and a passion for sharing knowledge.
  • Service- A commitment to serving the community through peer tutoring.

Rules

  1. Applicants must be non-paid, academic peer tutors enrolled in middle or high school at the time of application.
  2. Scholarship funds must be applied toward educational expenses (term bill) at an accredited college or university during the recipients 2nd year of college.

Awards

Award
# Of Awards
Scholarship (USD)
National Peer Tutor of the Year
1
1,000
National Peer Tutor of the Year Finalist
4
250
National Peer Tutor of the Year Honorable Mention
10
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Special Recognition Awards
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Timeline

January 1
Application materials become available.
March 1
All application materials due by 11:59pm EST.
May 1
National Peer Tutor Class announced.

Previous Winners