The MyUS Community Scholarship
Focused on the power of community and how it shapes students’ educational paths and future goals.
About This Scholarship
As an international shipping company that gives communities around the globe access to US goods, MyUS.com understands the power of connection. By connecting teachers to educational supplies, medical professionals to innovations in healthcare, and countless others to resources they could not otherwise access, MyUS.com helps customers shape the world around them.
Community plays a meaningful role in helping students pursue educational goals and find their place in the world. For that reason, MyUS is proud to offer the MyUS Community Scholarship. This annual scholarship provides select eligible students with financial assistance as they earn their degrees.
Essay Prompt
Essay Requirement
Length: 500 words
Write a 500 word essay describing how your community has affected your life choices. Include how it influenced what you chose to study, which university or college you decided to attend, and the career you plan to pursue after graduation.
Questions to help you write
- How has your community influenced your decision to pursue your field of study?
- How have you connected with your community, and what positive outcomes occurred?
- What three lessons did you learn from these connections, and how will they help you in the future?
- What advice can you offer others in your community pursuing higher education?
- How do you plan to stay connected with your community after graduation?
- Do you have advice for others who want to connect with their community?
- Where can your community improve its ability to help others succeed in education or professional development?
How to Apply
Submit by Email
Send your application to scholarships@myus.com with the following information.
- Your essay attached as a document or included in the email body
- A photo of yourself alone with no other people
- Any additional relevant information you feel will help tell your story
Trouble submitting? Contact applicationhelp@myus.com.
How Entries Are Reviewed
Essays will be reviewed and the recipient selected based on your ability to communicate your story as it relates to the prompt and the overarching theme of the scholarship. Judges will also evaluate the clarity and thoughtfulness of the essay.
Eligibility
To apply for the scholarship, the applicant must be a student currently enrolled at an officially recognized, accredited college or university. Students who are not currently enrolled but have been accepted to attend may be eligible if they are registered with the college or university.
Incoming and Current Students
- Eligible students must be in good standing with their respective university, college, or high school. Students who have been suspended, are on academic probation, or have violated university or college rules will be disqualified.
- Applicant must be accepted to a qualifying university or college or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- If the applicant or the applicant's parent or legal guardian is employed by MyUS.com at the time the scholarship is granted, the student will be considered ineligible. Eligibility of finalists will be verified before winners are selected.
What to include
- 500 word essay
- Solo photo
- Any helpful background that adds context to your story
Scholarship Funds
Description of Scholarship Funds
The scholarship recipient will receive a one time $2,000 (USD) educational scholarship to be applied to qualifying expenses, including undergraduate or graduate tuition, fees, books, and on campus room and board for the 2023 or 2024 academic year. Funds are provided by Access Shipping LLC (MyUS.com).
Payments issued by MyUS.com are made payable to the student's approved college or university and are not paid directly to the student. Payments will be wired directly to the accredited institution where the student is verifiably enrolled.
Selection and Terms
Winner Selection and Announcement
The scholarship recipient will be selected by MyUS.com after the July 31, 2025 entry deadline. The winner will be announced and notified via email on or before August 31, 2025. Applicants not awarded the scholarship will not be notified.
College or University Approval
The institution must be accredited and recognized by the government in which the university is established. Any students who attend universities or colleges that do not fit the criteria will be disqualified.
Recipient Responsibilities
The recipient must be enrolled without interruption unless due to illness, emergency, or military service. It is the recipient's responsibility to provide all necessary information including the designated institution’s bank details to process scholarship payments. The recipient must also verify receipt of funds with the designated institution. MyUS.com reserves the right to alter or discontinue this program at any time without notice.
Digital Rights Agreement
By submitting an entry, applicants agree that all essays and photos become the property of MyUS.com and may be used in marketing materials, email communications, or online publications without additional notification.
Ready to apply?
Email your essay and photo before July 31, 2025.
Apply via Email