Changing Lives Essay

Students entering the University of Evansville as freshmen in Fall 2026 may write an essay of 500 words on one of the options listed below. Students who write meaningful essays with a minimum of 500 words will receive a scholarship valued at $500 per year for up to four years ($2,000 value).

Scholarship is applicable for UE students entering in the 2026-27 academic year.

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Option A: Changemaker Essay

The University of Evansville is dedicated to empowering students to think critically, act bravely, serve responsibly, and live meaningfully in a changing world. We believe that everyone can be a changemaker.

Review the following webpages:

Changemaking at UE

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Essay Prompt: In what ways will the University of Evansville help empower you to be a changemaker? Be specific about the programs, opportunities, or activities that would help you to become a changemaker. Essay should be a minimum of 500 words.

Option B: Harlaxton Essay

The University of Evansville has its own spectacular study abroad center in the U.K. called Harlaxton, and it has been rated the #1 study abroad program by BestCollegeReviews.org. Students who have studied at Harlaxton often say it is one of the biggest highlights of their life. Since it is owned and operated by UE, the tuition at Harlaxton is the same as it is at UE, your financial aid applies to Harlaxton, and credits earned at Harlaxton are UE credits.

Review the following webpages:

Harlaxton College

Watch the following videos:

Essay Prompt: What aspects of the Harlaxton study abroad experience excite you the most? How do you think Harlaxton would shape your college experience and your future? Essay should be a minimum 500 words.

Essay Submission

I am submitting an essay on the following topic:

In your own words, explain what a changemaker is. Maximum of 50 words

In what ways will the University of Evansville help empower you to be a changemaker? Be specific about the programs, opportunities, or activities that would help you to become a changemaker. Essay should be a minimum of 500 words.

Upload your essay here.

After looking at the pictures and videos of Harlaxton, briefly describe your first impressions. Maximum of 50 words.

What aspects of the Harlaxton study abroad experience excite you the most? How do you think Harlaxton would shape your college experience and your future? Essay should be a minimum 500 words.

Upload your essay here.