What draws you to various types of technology? What do you take away from them? Are you driven by social, academic, technological or other interests? Write an English-language blog entry of 300 to 1,000 words discussing your interaction with technology and how it functions as part of your interaction with society.
HERE’S HOW YOU ENTER:
Enter now to win $1000! It’s easy!
Write a 300 to 1000-word article or blog post about your interaction with technology regarding the prompt above.
Post your response on an eligible website and include this link in the post:
After you have posted your blog entry, enter your full name, email address and a link to your blog post in the form below
Share your post with others! We believe the power of technology lies in its reach. The best blogs are those that are shared and spread!
Find additional details as to how the winner will be selected and general guidelines right here.
HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN APPLY:
After you’ve created your blog post fill out the form below for your chance to win the $1000 scholarship.
Program begins July 1, 2012, and all submissions are due by 5 p.m. EST June 1, 2013.
2013 Direct2tv scholarship details
After you’ve created your blog post fill out the form above for your chance to win the $1000 scholarship.
Post Criteria
Blog entries must be between 300 and 1,000 words and be properly submitted no later than 5 p.m. EST June 1, 2013. Responses may be posted to a blog or website; however, posts made to any form of social media will not be accepted. Link cannot be a no follow link.
Applicant Eligibility
All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States.
Academic Requirements
All applicants must be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between May 1, 2013, and August 1, 2013, who will enroll as a freshman at a two-year or four-year college or university in fall 2013, or a student enrolled full-time and in good academic standing at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university or in an accredited graduate school program during the 2013-14 academic year.
Description of Funds
The recipient will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship to be applied to qualified college or graduate school expenses including undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board for the 2013-2014 academic year. Funds are provided by DirectStar TV, LLC, which owns and operates direct2tv.com, and will be made payable directly via mail to the accredited or university last designated by the recipient after July 1, 2013.
Winner Selection and Announcements
The winner is selected by a team of judges following review of all entries, after the deadline of June 1, 2013. Entries are judged on originality and insight, writing quality and overall website authority. The winner will be announced on or about July 1, 2013, on direct2tv.com and notified directly by direct2tv.com. Judges will include the Direct2tv director of IT, director of Web development, and director of content creation.
College/University Approval
Each applicant’s designated institution must be accredited and listed on the official website of the U.S. Department of Education (http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx). Applicants attending military academies are ineligible for this scholarship. All school transfers are subject to accreditation approval.
Responsibilities of Applicants/Recipients
The recipient must complete an affidavit of eligibility and, if a minor, a release signed by his/her parent or legal guardian, on forms to be provided by direct2tv.com. The recipient must be actively enrolled full-time as a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or grad student in the fall semester of 2013 and for the entire academic year without interruption, barring illness, emergency or military service. It is the recipient’s responsibility to verify receipt of funds with their designated institution and notify Direct2tv.com should the award check not arrive on or about 30 days from the issue date. By entering, each applicant represents that his/her submission is a work of original authorship by the applicant, and agrees that Direct2tv.com will have a perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide right and license to use the submission in any manner. Direct2tv.com reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason, including without limitation: materials not suitable for general public viewing; obscene, lewd or offensive materials; the use of third party content or other materials not authored by the applicant; and materials previously published or entered into any other competition. Direct2tv.com not responsible for lost, late, damaged or illegible submissions, faulty transmissions, or submissions containing any virus or other system malfunction. Judges’ decisions are final. Any taxes are recipient’s responsibility. Direct2tv.com reserves the right to alter or discontinue this program at any time without notice. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
Sponsor
DirectStar TV, LLC d/b/a Direct2TV.com
1101 521 Corporate Center Drive
Fort Mill, SC 29707.
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