06/06/2025
We have awarded this year’s scholarship to Aleksandra Pribyshchuk for her heartfelt, gripping, and powerful work, “Tea-Stained Teeth.”
This year, we had ten readers from all across the country and walks of life, including an attorney, a special investigator, a literature professor, an engineer, and several teachers. We deliberated and voted anonymously. We felt that this essay exemplified a maturity and sophistication that far exceeded our expectations. This person’s background and achievements were impressive, but what really gripped us was the essay. Our scholarship emphasizes the creative writing element and is judged primarily on the creativity of the student writers.
Congratulations to Ms. Pribyshchuk, and the Class of 2025! 🎓🌟