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Weekly "Three Sentence Essay" Scholarship

Provided By: Zinch


Award Details

Max Amount:
1000
Deadline:
May 21, 2012
Application Availability:
Not Open to Apply Today - Like and we'll send you a deadline reminder
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: Describe an instance in your life in which you were proven wrong. Explain what you learned from the experience and its impact on your perspective.
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.