In short
Maine Community Foundation has set out how AI may be used in its scholarship applications. AI can help with learning a language, revising, or proofreading. It should not be used as a copy-and-paste shortcut. Applicants are encouraged to draw on their own thoughts for ideas and essays, written in their own voice.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- For scholarship applications, AI may help applicants who are learning a language or who want help with revision and proofreading. Applicants should not use it as a copy-and-paste shortcut to complete the application. [1]
- Applicants are encouraged to use their own thoughts to generate ideas and write essays. Responses should be authentic and in the applicant's own voice. [1]
For reviewers
Maine Community Foundation has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Available Scholarships (opens in a new tab)
While AI can be helpful when learning a language, or to assist you in revision and proofreading, it should not be used as a copy-and-paste shortcut to complete your application. We encourage you to use your own thoughts for idea generation and essay writing. Be sure your responses are authentic and written in your own voice.
See Maine Community Foundation's 10 open 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.