Overachievers Student Grant
Scholarship Sponsored by Pilot Pen
Introductory Overview
An Overachiever is a person who uses their spare hours to create meaningful change — someone whose dedication to improving their neighborhood and the broader world pushes them to act beyond their regular job. To support those efforts, Pilot Pen administers the $100,000 G2 Overachievers Grant.
About the Grant
For more than ten years, Pilot Pen has honored one standout individual annually with the $100,000 G2 Overachievers Grant. If you’d like to nominate yourself or another person for the 2025–2026 award, complete the nomination form and include a handwritten submission of 1,000–2,000 words that explains how the nominee goes above and beyond to leave a lasting, positive mark on their community and beyond.
Key Dates
- Nomination period: September 1, 2025 – December 15, 2025
- Judging period: January 5, 2026 – April 30, 2026
- Grant awarded: On or before September 30, 2026
How to Apply (Apply for the 2025 Grant)
Handwrite a narrative describing the difference-maker — yourself or someone you’re nominating. In your 1,000–2,000 word submission, explain where the work took place, how the initiative operated, who benefited, and why the effort mattered. The nomination window opens September 1, 2025.
Eligibility (summary)
Ideal nominees are individuals who invest time outside a typical 9-to-5 schedule to pursue positive change in their communities and beyond, demonstrating measurable impact and commitment.
Questions?
If you need clarification about the submission or timeline, please refer to the nomination form or contact the grant administrators.