Flinn Foundation AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
Rules differ by program. For Flinn Scholars, essays must be the applicant's own work and should not be written by ChatGPT, though such resources can be helpful writing partners. For the Flinn-Brown Fellowship, the foundation recognizes that applicants may use generative AI to develop and refine their application.
For applicants
- For Flinn Scholars, essays must be the applicant's own work and should not be written by a teacher, parent, consultant, or ChatGPT, although these resources can be helpful writing partners.[1]
- For the Flinn-Brown Fellowship, the Flinn Foundation recognizes that applicants may use generative AI technologies and tools in developing and refining their application.[2]
Sources
- [1]Tips for applicants |
Flinn Foundation
“Your essays must be your work. They should not be written by your teacher, your parent, a consultant, or ChatGPT, although these resources can be helpful writing partners.”
- [2]Flinn-Brown Fellowship
Flinn Foundation
“The Flinn Foundation recognizes that applicants may use generative artificial-intelligence (AI) technologies and tools in the development and refinement of their application.”
This page summarizes published guidance and is not legal advice. Policies change, and a specific solicitation can add its own rules, so confirm against the funding announcement before you apply. See every funder's AI policy.