Whether you’re grafting hard in your classes or coupling up with a great GPA, we know you’ve got the charm and chat to win hearts and scholarships. Inspired by the drama, romance, and loyalty tests of Love Island, this scholarship is for students who know that life (and love) is all about good banter, bold choices, and staying true to yourself—even under pressure.
For the Love Island Essay Scholarship, $1,000 will be awarded to one applicant at the end of the application period.
The deadline to apply for the Love Island Essay Scholarship is November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
The Love Island Essay Scholarship is open to high school and college students of all years. Students must be enrolled in one of the following:
Applicants must be US citizens.
Prompt (Choose One):
Casa Amor vs. Career Goals
Imagine your academic or professional path gets interrupted by a “Casa Amor” moment—something totally tempting but off-track. How do you stay loyal to your goals?
Build Your Dream Villa
Design your own Love Island villa, but for scholars. Who’s there, what are the rules, and how do you mix study with social life?
Coupled Up With a Cause
If you were on Love Island, what cause would you champion while in the villa, and how would you use your platform post-show to make a difference?
How to Apply:
Submit a 500–750 word essay responding to one of the prompts above. Be creative, funny, thoughtful—or all three. Bonus points for references to iconic Love Island moments, quotes (“It is what it is”), or recoupling ceremonies.
Selection Criteria:
Creativity & originality (50%)
Connection to the Love Island theme (30%)
Clarity & writing quality (20%)
No GPA minimum. No test scores. Just vibes and vision.
Please upload your response in the application form below!
Note: This scholarship is an independent scholarship created by Access Scholarships and is not endorsed by or affiliated with "Love Island" or any associated entities.