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Constitution Scholarship 2027 - Up to $10,000

Deadline January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET 134 days left · Hosted by Restoration of America Foundation · Published

The Constitution Scholarship 2027 from the Restoration of America Foundation (ROAF) rewards students who complete free Hillsdale College online coursework on America's founding with awards from $2,000 to $10,000. You must be a U.S. citizen, at least 16, and enrolled in public or private high school, homeschool, college, university, or trade school. Every applicant completes Introduction to the Constitution and Constitution 101, saves the Hillsdale certificates, and files the ROAF application through ffroa.com. Add a third course such as The Federalist Papers or Constitution 201 to compete for the $5,000 and $10,000 prizes. Scholarships pay toward tuition at eligible schools. The application deadline is January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET. ROAF announces winners roughly 60 days after each deadline, and you may apply once per semester if you have not already won.

Tiered awards
$2K-$10K
Plus college
HS to trade school
11:59 p.m. ET
31 Jan 2027
Age 16 or older
U.S. citizens
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the Constitution Scholarship?

The Constitution Scholarship is how the Restoration of America Foundation turns its free civics curriculum into real tuition help. ROAF is a Florida-based nonprofit that promotes founding-era principles, and it partnered with Hillsdale College to host online constitution courses at no charge. Finish the coursework, prove you understood it, and you can compete for thousands of dollars toward school.

Most applicants start with two mandatory classes: Introduction to the Constitution and Constitution 101. That path opens the door to the $2,000 level ROAF advertises on its main scholarship page. If you want a shot at $5,000 or $10,000, you add a third Hillsdale elective from a short list that includes The Federalist Papers and a course on Congress. None of the classes cost money, but they do cost time, so treat them like a serious mini-semester rather than a weekend checkbox.

The application lives on ffroa.com, not on Hillsdale''s site. You upload your certificates, answer essay prompts scored by ROAF''s committee, and hit submit before January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. ROAF is explicit about AI: if your writing looks machine-made, you are out. That rule pushes you to connect the lectures to your own life, whether you are in homeschool, trade school, or a four-year campus.

Winners hear back about two months after the deadline. Until then, keep your transcripts and tuition bills organized, because the award is meant for education expenses at eligible private high schools, colleges, universities, and trade programs nationwide. If you miss this semester, ROAF lets you reapply in a later round as long as you have not already won.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    U.S. citizenship and minimum age 16
    ROAF requires American citizenship and age 16 or older at the time you apply. The published rules focus on citizens; check the live application if your status differs.
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    Current enrollment in an eligible school
    You must be enrolled in public or private high school, homeschool, a college or university, or a trade school when you apply. The award can support tuition at private high schools, colleges, universities, and trade programs.
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    Two required Hillsdale courses completed
    Introduction to the Constitution and Constitution 101 are mandatory. Each course includes lectures and a final test you may retake until you pass and download a Certificate of Completion.
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    Third course for $5,000 and $10,000 tiers
    To compete for the top awards, finish one additional Hillsdale course from ROAF's approved list, such as The U.S. Supreme Court, The Federalist Papers, The Presidency and the Constitution, Congress: How it Worked and Why It Doesn't, or Constitution 201.
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    Original application essays
    ROAF scores written responses using its rubric. Essays determined to be AI-generated are disqualified, so every answer must reflect your own voice and understanding.
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    One lifetime award per student
    You may apply once per semester until you win. After you receive a Constitution Scholarship, you are not eligible for another ROAF award under this program.
What you get

Benefits

  • Base award (two courses) $2,000 (also $3,000 tier in some cycles)
  • Mid tier (three courses) $5,000
  • Top tier (three courses + top essays) $10,000
  • Eligible expenses Tuition at private HS, college, university, trade school
  • Hillsdale courses Free to enroll and complete
  • Room and board Not specified as covered
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    Hillsdale Certificate of Completion (two required)
    Download and save certificates for Introduction to the Constitution and Constitution 101. Upload them with your ffroa.com application.
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    Optional third-course certificate
    If you pursue the $5,000 or $10,000 tier, upload the certificate for your additional approved Hillsdale course.
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    ROAF scholarship application on ffroa.com
    Create a free account, complete the online form, and attach certificates before the semester deadline. ROAF directs applicants to ffroa.com for submission.
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    Essay responses per ROAF prompts
    Answer each essay question in your own words. The selection committee uses a published scoring rubric and may advance about 20 finalists for top-tier votes.
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    Free Hillsdale account credentials
    Register through ROAF's get-started page to access the Hillsdale course catalog at no cost before you begin coursework.
Step by step

How to apply

Visit roafoundation.org/get-started for the checklist: create a Hillsdale account, search the catalog, and complete both required constitution courses.
Work through lessons and the assessment. Retake the test if needed until you earn a Certificate of Completion and save the PDF.
Repeat the process for the second required course. Both certificates must upload cleanly with your scholarship file.
Choose an approved elective such as The Federalist Papers or Constitution 201, complete all lessons, and save that certificate too.
ROAF disqualifies AI-generated writing. Outline your answers after you finish the coursework so your essays show real engagement with the material.
File the full application by January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Late submissions are not reviewed.
ROAF announces recipients about 60 days after the deadline. You may apply again next semester if you are not selected.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET
134 days left
Fall 2026
Enroll in free Hillsdale courses through ROAF and begin Introduction to the Constitution and Constitution 101.
Nov 2026 - Jan 2027
Complete assessments, optional third course, and draft application essays.
Jan 31, 2027
Application deadline at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on ffroa.com with all certificates attached.
Mar - Apr 2027
Selection committee reviews essays; top finalists compete for $10,000 and $5,000 slots.
Apr 2027
Winners announced roughly 60 days after the January deadline per ROAF's published timeline.
2027-28 school year
Award funds applied toward tuition at your eligible private high school, college, university, or trade program.
Questions

FAQ

How much is the Constitution Scholarship worth?

ROAF offers tiered awards from $2,000 up to $10,000 depending on how many Hillsdale courses you complete and how your essays score. Completing two required courses qualifies you for the base tier; a third approved course makes you eligible for the $5,000 and $10,000 prizes.

What Hillsdale courses are required for the Constitution Scholarship?

Every applicant must complete Introduction to the Constitution and Constitution 101 through the free ROAF-linked Hillsdale account. For higher tiers, add one course from ROAF's list, such as The Federalist Papers, The U.S. Supreme Court, or Constitution 201.

When is the Constitution Scholarship deadline?

The listed deadline for the upcoming cycle is January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET. ROAF runs semester rounds, so confirm the date on roafoundation.org before you submit.

Who is eligible for the Constitution Scholarship?

U.S. citizens age 16 or older who are enrolled in high school, homeschool, college, university, or trade school may apply after completing the required Hillsdale coursework and uploading certificates.

Where do I apply for the Constitution Scholarship?

Coursework runs through Hillsdale's online catalog via ROAF's get-started page. The scholarship application itself is submitted on ffroa.com with your certificates and essays.

Can I apply more than once to the Constitution Scholarship?

You may apply once per semester until you win. If you are not selected, you can try a later round, but you may receive only one Constitution Scholarship in your lifetime.

Does the Constitution Scholarship allow AI-written essays?

No. ROAF states that essays determined to be generated by AI are disqualified. Write every response yourself.

When are Constitution Scholarship winners announced?

ROAF announces winners approximately 60 days after each application deadline. Past cycles have also published spring notification dates around early April.

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