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The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Explain why active listening by professionals is important to the people they serve, and how this could improve decision-making or outcomes in a high-stress or complex environment. Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied. The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic. The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university. Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state. The recipient of the 2026 Power of Listening Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline. For all scholarship-related inquiries, please use this contact form. We are unable to answer scholarship questions by phone, email, or through any other contact forms listed on this website.

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