The $2,500 College Raptor Scholarship is open only to legal residents of the United States, District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory. Applicants must be enrolled or enroll no later than the fall of 2026 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning. If the applicant is not 18 years of age or older, they must have permission from a parent or legal guardian prior to entry. There will be one potential winner of the $2,500 prize and one potential runner-up winner of a $1,000 prize based on the following judging criteria: GPA, college entrance exam score (either ACT or SAT), and essay. In the event that an applicant has not taken either the ACT or SAT college entrance exam, the application will be evaluated on GPA and essay. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.