Nominate
Submit one nomination application by September 30, 2026.
AMERICA'S FAVORITE COLLEGE STUDENT
One student will take home
a $1,000 scholarship.
Nominations close September 30, 2026
A NATIONAL COLLEGE STUDENT COMPETITION
Who will America
rally behind?
We're celebrating college students whose leadership, faith, perseverance, service, and stories deserve a national spotlight.
MORE THAN A TITLE
A platform
for purpose.
Selected contestants receive a public profile where communities can discover who they are, what they are building, and why their future matters.
Nominate a College StudentTHE GRAND PRIZE
$1,000 educational scholarship
One verified winner will be named America's Favorite College Student 2026 and receive a $1,000 scholarship, a national EFF spotlight, and official winner recognition.
BENEFITING NONPROFIT
Esther Funds Foundation
Esther Funds Foundation is a Christ-centered 501(c)(3) public charity removing barriers, building belonging, and helping college students remain enrolled through scholarships, resources, emergency support, advocacy, faith, and community.
EIN 93-4917509
Learn more about the FoundationHOW IT WORKS
From nomination
to national favorite.
Get selected
EFF verifies eligibility, enrollment, identity, consent, and profile information.
Rally support
Selected contestants share their stories during public voting.
Crown a winner
One verified finalist earns the national title and scholarship.
EVERY FUTURE FULFILLED
Nominate the student
America should meet.
Deadline: September 30, 2026