Community Foundation for Southwest Washington AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
In a blog post sharing tips from its scholarship reviewers, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington says AI is not a replacement for writing your own scholarship essay, though it can be useful for specific parts of the process. It advises applicants not to use AI to write an outline or essay.
For applicants
- For its scholarships, the foundation says AI is not a replacement for writing your own essay, but is a useful tool for specific parts of the process.[1]
- The foundation advises scholarship applicants not to use AI to write an outline or essay, noting that many institutions consider this an unethical use of AI.[1]
Sources
- [1]How to Use AI for Writing Scholarship Essays: Insider Tips from Reviewers
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, February 2, 2025
“So, while we encourage students to be resourceful and learn new tools, AI isn’t a replacement for writing your own essay . It’s a useful tool for specific parts of the process though.”
“Don’t use AI to… …write an outline or essay. Many institutions consider this an unethical use of AI.”
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