I'm One in a Million College Scholarship Contest

 

The Public Policy Institute of California forecasts that we need an additional one million college graduates in our state by 2025 to maintain our quality of life, remain competitive, and meet workforce needs.  And that’s not even the whole story.  Jobs that require more than a high school education but less than a four-year degree -- “middle skill” jobs -- will represent 43 percent of all job openings between 2006 and 2016, according to a recent California Edge Campaign report.  The demand for middle skill employees will put a greater emphasis on the need for vocational credentials, industry certification and two-year associate degrees. 

Because each student who successfully completes college is "one in a million," The Campaign for College Opportunity is proud to sponsor the One in a Million scholarship contest. The contest invites all currently enrolled college students in California to: 

Contest prompt: Tell California leaders why you and your peers are one in a million and why they should support college opportunity to help you reach your college dream.

Answers to the prompt should address the role you believe that you and your peers play in becoming one of those million necessary degrees that California needs in the future, and what state leaders can do to ensure you have the opportunity to achieve your goals. Feel free to include your personal experiences or those of your peers that discuss the current crisis in higher education.

 

A minimum of 20 scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 will be awarded throughout California.

 

Contest Deadline

June 30, 2010

Contest Categories

You may submit one entry per category*.   

WRITTEN WORD

Submit 400 words (or less) in any written format (essay, letter, poem, story, etc.)

POSTER

Create an 11" by 14" poster. Answer the contest question by drawing, painting, computer graphics, 
or other means of illustrating your message. Please do not use 3D materials.  

TV AD

Submit a 30-second (or less) TV ad on CD or DVD format only. You may enter this category as an individual or group (up to 4 students). The award will be split among all contributors.

*Submissions will not be returned under any circumstances.

Who is eligible?

Any student who is currently enrolled full time or part time in a higher education institution in California. This may include community/junior colleges, private and public colleges, graduate universities, and trade, technical, or vocational schools. AB 540 students are eligible for this scholarship opportunity. To qualify as "currently enrolled," students must have completed at least 1 semester of college classes or be taking college courses at some point during the duration of the contest (March-June 2010).

How do I enter?

All written word entries must be submitted online. Click here to submit your entry.

To enter the Poster or TV Ad category, complete your entry and then fill out an entry form here.  Print out a copy of the completed form and mail with the entry to:  College Contest Entry | 900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 924 | Los Angeles, CA 90017.

Submissions without an attached Entry Form will not be considered.

What if I have questions?

Download the FAQs for One in a Million scholarship contest for more information. You may also contact Stephanie at 800-459-9586 or stephanie@collegecampaign.org  with any further questions regarding the contest.

 

 

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