YuJa Scholarship Essay Contest

We Offer an Annual Scholarship Program

Enter for a chance to win $1,000 towards your college education.
2025 Winner

Congratulations, Cerena Solefack!

YuJa recently hosted its annual scholarship essay contest. High school and undergraduate students attending schools throughout the United States submitted essays on the following topic: “Imagine you’re designing a learning environment for the next generation. Drawing from your own educational journey, what technological innovations would you implement to solve current challenges in education, and why?”

Click below to see how University of Maryland, College Park Student Cerena Solefack answered the question and her plans for the future.

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About the Scholarship

As a leader in EdTech solutions, YuJa, Inc. is committed to the teaching and learning process, whether it’s in an educational, corporate, non-profit, or governmental setting. Each year, YuJa awards a scholarship to a high school senior or undergraduate college student to help them pursue their dreams.


Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the YuJa Corporate Scholarship?

High school seniors and college undergraduate students are eligible to apply.

What are other requirements to apply?
  • Applicants must be a resident of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
  • The selected winner must be able to provide proof of enrollment or acceptance to a college-level program or trade school.
  • GPA of at least 3.0, verified with unofficial transcript submission.
Is this award renewable?

No – it is a one-time award. Previous recipients of the YuJa Corporate Scholarship are not eligible to apply or win future scholarships.

What is the essay criteria?
  • Essays should be a minimum of 500 words. Additionally:
  • The essay must be written in English.
  • The essay must address the current essay topic.
  • The essay must have an appropriate title.
  • The essay must be completed and free of spelling and grammar errors.

All submissions must be the original work of the participant and must not infringe the rights of any other party. Only one entry is permitted per person.

Essays that are off-topic or don’t meet the above criteria will be disqualified.

Who chooses the winner?

YuJa has a scholarship committee that scores each essay based on a number of criteria. The essay with the highest combined score will win. The judges’ decision is final.

Application Information


Date: Announced in January 2026


Materials: An application form and essay are required to enter.


Essay Topic: Check back in January 2026 for a new essay topic.


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