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The 2008 Save Me a Spot in College Contest deadline was March 15th. Please stay tuned as the Judging begins.
CONTEST QUESTION: Why should California leaders save you and your peers a spot in college?
WHERE DO I START?Answer the contest question by drawing, painting, using computer graphics, or other means of illustrating to create a 14" x 22" poster. Helpful Hint: Imagine designing a billboard – a strong visual impact and very little text.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY POSTER?
STEP 1: Click here to REGISTER today! If you are 12 years old or younger, you MUST complete a Twelve & Younger Parental Permission Form before registering online.
STEP 2: Complete your poster, and fill-out an ENTRY FORM. Once you complete your Entry Form, submit it and print out a copy.
STEP 3: Use a pen to clearly label the back of your poster with your full name, home address, home phone number, school name, and grade.
STEP 4: Mail the copy of your completed Entry Form with your folder poster in a large envelope, or rolled in a canister, to: Contest Entry, 900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 924, Los Angeles, CA 90017. All entries must be mailed no later than March 15, 2008 (POSTMARKED).
Know of someone without internet access? Call 1-800-459-9586 to leave a message requesting to register and/or an Entry Form. You can also recommend him/her to visit the local public library or school computer lab for internet access.
WHAT ARE THE RULES?
- Only one entry per person.
- All submissions must keep with the theme, "Save Me a Spot in College."
- Posters must be 14" x 22" in size. Posters of a different size may not be considered.
- Posters must be flat. (Do not use any 3-D materials; 3-D posters will not be accepted).
- An Entry Form must be completely filled out and submitted online.
- A copy of your completed Entry Form must be printed out and mailed in with your poster entry.
- The back of your poster MUST be clearly labeled with your full name, home address, home phone number, school name, and grade.
- Poster entries must be mailed no later than March 15, 2008 (POSTMARKED).
- No one person can win more than one scholarship award or prize of any kind.
WHAT DO I GET JUST FOR ENTERING?
All contest participants will receive a certificate of participation, a college information guidebook, and a mystery prize!
WHAT ARE THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS?
We are giving away a total of $100,000 in scholarship awards to more than 100 winners across California! Each category will have at least one Grand Prize Winner who will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship. Additionally, there will be 100 other students from all three categories that will receive scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,000. Each category will have both middle school and high school winners. All winners will be announced in May 2008.
The number of scholarships awarded, by category and age, will be determined by the total number of entries for each category and by the age of entrants. No one person can win more than one scholarship award or prize of any type.
