In short
The Sturgis Area Community Foundation requires scholarship applicants to write their own original essays. They may not use artificial intelligence (AI) programs to help. An applicant suspected or found to have used AI on the essay is removed from consideration.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- Applicants must write their own original essays and may not use AI programs to assist. Disqualification follows if an applicant is suspected or found to have used AI to complete the essay. [1]
For reviewers
Sturgis Area Community Foundation has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
SACF General Scholarship Application (opens in a new tab)
The Foundation expects scholarship applicants to write their own original essays without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) programs. If it is suspected or discovered that an applicant has used AI to complete their essay, the applicant will be disqualified from consideration.
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.