Weekly "Three Sentence Essay" Scholarship

Weekly "Three Sentence Essay" Scholarship

Provided By: Zinch

Award Detailsssss

  • Max Amount: $1000
  • Deadline: February 13, 2012
  • Application Availability: Open to apply today
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Award Type: Contests
  • Application Overview:

    We're awarding a $1,000 scholarship every week to one super student. Here's the stitch--write a two to three sentence essay (max 280 characters) on the following prompt: Name a character you identify with who wasn't the hero of a story--- either a villain, a scapegoat, a bench-warmer or a bit player. Explain your choice.

  • Eligibility:

    All US high school and college students are eligible. Click to read the Official Rules. View past winners on our blog.

  • Purpose:

    Zinch believes that you are "More than a test score". We also believe that college is expensive--too expensive. We are always trying to do fun, meaningful, and different things to try and help you pay for your college education.

Provider Organization

  • Name: Zinch
  • Background: Zinch allows students to learn about, get recruited by, and interact with more than 874 colleges and universities from all over the world. And it happens on a platform that students embrace - the web.
  • Website: http://www.zinch.com
  • 2.5 million members
  • $2 billion in scholarships
  • 5,000+ school profiles
  • Immediate results