In short
The Gerber Foundation allows scholarship applicants to use AI tools when writing personal statements, but only as an assistant and never as the author. The foundation states that it does not use AI or automated screening algorithms to review, sort, or evaluate scholarship applications. It describes its review and selection process as fair, holistic, and entirely human.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- Scholarship applicants may use AI tools to help write their personal statements. The tools may serve only as an assistant. They may not act as the author. [1]
For reviewers
- The Gerber Foundation does not use AI or automated screening algorithms to review, sort, or evaluate scholarship applications. The foundation says its review and selection process is fair, holistic, and entirely human. [1]
Sources
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Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to help write my scholarship application personal statements? Yes, but only as a helpful assistant , not as the author.
Does The Gerber Foundation use AI in the Scholarship Review and Selection Process? No, The Gerber Foundation is fully committed to a fair, holistic, and entirely human review and selection process. We do not use AI or automated screening algorithms to review, sort, or evaluate scholarship applications.
See The Gerber Foundation's 1 open program
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.