Note: This contest is now closed. A new contest will open soon in 2016.
Last updated on January 10, 2021 by College Financial Aid Advice.
2. Scholarship essay must be at least 300 words (500 words preferred), and must be original, unique content. No plagiarism or copyright infringement. Previously published or awarded material will not be accepted.
3. Scholarship application deadline for the 2015 contest is passed, and the winner will be notified and announced soon.
4. Entrants must be a high school senior planning to attend college following high school, a current college student, or a former college student with existing student loans. A parent/guardian of a student is also eligible.
5. Entries will be rated based upon the following criteria:
• 40% Helpful information for other college students and parents related to college financial aid advice
• 20% Interesting essay that captures the readers attention
• 20% Unique information that is not widely known
• 20% Well written essay
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will be accepted in each contest.
7. Up to 4 photographs may be submitted (optional). Maximum size is 800 x 600 pixels. Photos must be in .jpg or .gif format.
8. Entrants must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
9. All submissions become the property of www.college-financial-aid-advice.com, and may be posted on this website for an indefinite period of time.
10. Poor quality submissions or inappropriate content will not be posted and will not be eligible for a scholarship award. If a large number of essays are submitted, College Financial Aid Advice may decide to post only some of the essays online.
11. One scholarship of $1000 will be awarded to the winner. Payment will be made directly to the college or university, or to the student’s loans.
12. To see some prior submissions, see College Financing Tips.
13. These rules or deadlines may be changed at any time by www.college-financial-aid-advice.com.
To apply online, see Apply Online Scholarship
Note: This contest is now closed. A new contest will open soon in 2016.
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