In short
The AGFC Conservation Scholarship allows applicants to use AI for two things only: brainstorming before they write, and checking spelling and grammar in text they wrote themselves. AI may not write, draft, or outline the essay or the video script. Misuse may lead to disqualification.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- Before writing, applicants may use AI tools to brainstorm ideas or questions. They may also use them to check spelling and grammar in writing they produced themselves. [1]
- Applicants may not use AI tools to write, draft, or outline the essay or any part of it. They may not use AI to write the video script. They may not use it to make up experiences, facts, or sources. [1]
- AGFC may disqualify an application if it finds that AI was used in a way the policy does not allow. [1]
For reviewers
- AGFC may use software to review essays. AGFC staff make every final decision. [1]
Sources
Conservation Scholarships • Arkansas Game & ... (opens in a new tab)
You may use AI tools to: brainstorm ideas or questions before you start writing and check the spelling & grammar of writing you wrote yourself. You may not use AI tools to: write, draft or outline your essay or any part of it, write the script for your video, or make up experiences, facts or sources.
AGFC may use software to review essays. AGFC staff make every final decision. If AGFC finds that AI was used in a way this policy does not allow, your application may be disqualified.
This page summarizes what the funder has published and is not legal advice. Policies change, and one solicitation can add its own rules. Confirm against the funding announcement before you apply.