In short
The Flinn Foundation sets different rules for each program. Flinn Scholars must write their own essays. ChatGPT should not write them, though such resources can serve as helpful writing partners. For the Flinn-Brown Fellowship, the foundation recognizes that applicants may use generative AI to develop and refine their application.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- Flinn Scholars applicants must write their own essays. A teacher, parent, consultant, or ChatGPT should not write them. These resources can still be helpful writing partners. [1]
- The Flinn Foundation recognizes that Flinn-Brown Fellowship applicants may use generative AI technologies and tools to develop and refine their application. [2]
For reviewers
Flinn Foundation has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Tips for applicants | (opens in a new tab)
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.
Flinn-Brown Fellowship (opens in a new tab)
The Flinn Foundation recognizes that applicants may use generative artificial-intelligence (AI) technologies and tools in the development and refinement of their application.
See Flinn Foundation's programs
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.