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Help read and score scholarship essays!
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We are looking for volunteer essay readers to help select scholarship winners.
PLUS ME Project is awarding five $1,000 scholarships to high school students in Southern California!
The My Story Matters Scholarship: LISTEN was created to encourage youth to write and share their personal narratives. Applicants will submit their personal story, written using PLUS ME guidelines.
Volunteers will receive a rubric and scoring guide, and will be asked to attend a brief onboarding session on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. PST.
To volunteer to read and score essay submissions, please fill out this form. Thank you!
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We are looking for volunteer essay readers to help select scholarship winners.
The PLUS ME Project is awarding five $1,000 scholarships to high school students in Southern California!
The My Story Matters: LISTEN Scholarship was created to encourage youth to write and share their personal narratives. Applicants will submit their personal story, written using PLUS ME guidelines.
Volunteers will receive a rubric and scoring guide, and will be asked to attend a brief onboarding session on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. PST.
To volunteer to read and score essay submissions, please fill out this form.
If you don't register using the above form you will not be eligible for the volunteer opportunity.
Volunteering will include-
Attending a Brief Virtual Onboarding:
Wednesday, September 23rd | 6PM PST
A recording will be available if you are unable to attend.
Scoring Window:
Sept 28 – Oct 12
Flexible Reading:
Read and score essays on your own schedule using a provided rubric.
