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Lockett-Seech Philosophy Scholarship

Lockett-Seech Philosophy Scholarship

The Lockett-Seech Philosophy Scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded to one student each year in the spring semester. Recipients selected for this scholarship will demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding academic potential in philosophy. They will also be able to demonstrate how the study of philosophy has impacted their personal and/or professional lives.

Award Requirements

  • 3.0 minimum GPA
  • Completed or currently enrolled in a philosophy class
  • At the time of disbursement (Spring), the recipient must be enrolled in at least 9 units.

How to Apply

Complete the form below and submit it along with the following materials:

  • An unofficial transcript
  • A typed essay addressing the following prompt: “Imagine you could win this essay contest by submitting an essay written by AI. Drawing on the work of a philosopher you have studied at Palomar, discuss the ethical implications of this choice.” The response may be up to 2 double-spaced pages. Essays will be evaluated for content, style, and writing skills.

Deadline: April 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Past Winners

Academic Year 2025–2026: To be announced

Academic Year 2024–2025: Nikolas Delsesto

Academic Year 2023–2024: Roxalana Lopez

Academic Year 2022–2023: Anthony Stucky

Academic Year 2021–2022: Malibu Slattery

Academic Year 2020–2021: Dylan Brintwood

Academic Year 2019–2020: Gavin Ferguson

2026 Lockett/Seech Scholarship Application

  • A typed essay addressing the following prompt: “Imagine you could win this essay contest by submitting an essay written by AI. Drawing on the work of a philosopher you have studied at Palomar, discuss the ethical implications of this choice.” Response can be up to 2 double-spaced pages. Essays will be evaluated for content, style, and writing skills. Please refrain from including your name on the essay. Instead, please include your student ID#.
    Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 49 MB.
  • Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 49 MB.
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  • I certify that all information given on this application and supporting documents is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If selected as an award recipient, I give permission for Palomar College Foundation to use my name in its printed materials, event invitations or press releases, and on social media. Scholarship recipients will also send a thank you note along with a picture of themselves to the Palomar College Foundation for use in a commemorative book gifted to the donors.