Suneet Singal Giving is a student award program bearing Suneet Singal’s name. The 2026 Giving award offers $1,000 with no essay and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 through the latest completed semester. One recipient is selected by random draw among verified eligible applicants.
The original program advertised a $1,000 educational award for undergraduate and graduate students. Its cash, executive-shadowing and travel scenarios are the subject of the essay — they are not the benefits offered by the award.
Historical 2025 essay question · optional reflection
If you could choose between $1 million cash, a week to shadow the top 5 CEOs of the world (top being based on company market capitalization value), or a one-year fully paid journey anywhere around the world, which would you choose and why?
The program page uses “fully paid for journey”; the homepage uses “fully paid journey.” The scenario remains hypothetical.
What would you gain?
Look beyond the option’s label. Consider what its value would mean in your circumstances: flexibility, access to knowledge, experience or something else you can explain.
What would you give up?
Choosing one opportunity means setting others aside. Reflect on the trade-offs rather than assuming every benefit can be combined.
Why does it matter?
Your explanation should connect the choice to your own priorities. General claims are less informative than reasoning you can make specific and honest.
Read the current rules before applying.
The 2026 round requires no essay, personal statement or recommendation letter. Applicants need a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 through the latest completed semester. Read the 2026 eligibility and random-draw rules. Earlier essay instructions remain historical records.
Use the published-requirements page for the historical details and unresolved points. The blank worksheet is optional preparation, not an additional requirement or an official scoring system.