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2026 None Shall Be Afraid Essay Contest​

Welcome to the 2026 None Shall Be Afraid Essay Contest.

Participants are asked in under 750 words to answer the following questions and share a personal experience:
How do you assess the current climate of anti-Semitism in the United States, particularly on college campuses or within your own community? Drawing on your personal experiences or observations, reflect on how this reality shapes your sense of responsibility as a student.

All submissions must include the following:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email Address
  • Phone number
  • School Attending
  • Graduation Date
  • How did you hear about the scholarship contest?
  • Attestation that you did not use any AI platform to write your essay

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Undergraduate students planning to enroll in the fall 2026. Student must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

See the flier for details!

None Shall Be Afraid Essay Winners

2025 Winning Essay
by Camilo Rey
Sophomore
Florida International University

2024 Winning Essay
by Ilana Argentar
Incoming Freshman
Bradley University

2023 Winning Essay
by Amit Sapir
Senior
University of Florida