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Netflix and Scholarships!

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$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Aug 1, 2024
Winners Announced
Aug 15, 2024
Education Level
Any
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Starting a new show on Netflix is like opening a new window into someone else's world. We are taken to other worlds to learn about incredible stories and memorable characters. One of the most profound things about watching shows is not just what we learn from the show but what the shows help us learn about ourselves. 

In today's digital age, streaming platforms like Netflix have transformed the way we engage with stories. From gripping dramas that keep us on the edge of our seats to enlightening documentaries that expand our horizons, Netflix and streaming sites have become a big part of our daily lives. It has provided us with countless hours of entertainment and provided opportunities to discuss these stories with people around us and around the world. 

Got a series or movie you can't stop raving about? Here's your chance to channel that enthusiasm. Share your favorite Netflix series or movie, delve into its intricacies, and persuade us to clear our schedules and immerse ourselves in your top pick. Whether it's the intense drama, rib-tickling comedy, or heart-touching moments that have left an imprint on you, we want to hear about it!

All Netflix enthusiasts at any education level are invited to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship follows a rolling deadline. However, early submissions stand a better chance of consideration. Don't wait—apply now and take a step closer to securing this opportunity!

Note: This scholarship is not endorsed by or affiliated with Netflix, Inc. or any entities associated with Netflix. It is an independent scholarship created to celebrate the impact of these beloved shows and movies on the lives of fans and students.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published August 22, 2023
Essay Topic

We've all got that one Netflix show or movie we can't stop talking about. Spill the beans! Share your absolute favorite Netflix series or movie and convince us why we should clear our weekend to binge-watch it.

400–600 words

Winning Application

Camila Garcia
Saint Thomas Aquinas High SchoolExeter, NH
Two words. Baby. Driver. Baby Driver is an amazing movie about a young man who is the getaway driver for some of the most notorious heists known. Now, I'm never really a big fan of car/driving movies, so for me to make this exception already shows how amazing this movie is. The cinematography is the first clue at this movie's astonishing quality. Director Edgar Wright catches us right off the bat with his amazing skills. The movie plays with primary colors, mixing when characters meet in the reflection of laundry machines and rearview mirrors. Each scene is uniquely beautiful and colorful, the vibrancy of each frame bringing characters and stories to life.Then there's the music and editing. Each scene is meticulously crafted perfectly on the beat to every song in the soundtrack, which, if I may, is amazing. It spans from Young MC to The Commodores flawlessly. And every move, every turn of the wheel and tap of Baby's fingers, is, without fail, to the beat of each song. Finally, the cherry on top that puts Baby Driver above all other movies is its intensely emotional and painstakingly complex relationships. First is Baby and Doc. Baby owes Doc, which is why he agrees to drive for his heists. But the two begin to take on an almost father-son relationship, covering for each other and having each other's backs. Second is Buddy and Darling. Their relationship is evident from the beginning, but the extent of Buddy's rage when Debora is affected by anything exemplifies their raging, all-consuming love. Thirdly, Baby and Joe have a beautiful and quiet (literally and metaphorically) relationship that heavily contrasts all the others in the movie. They speak to each other in sign language as the movie reflects the silence with less vibrancy and softer or no music. Joe acts as the grounding man in Baby's life, constantly reminding him of real life around him. Finally, and most importantly, is Debora and Baby. The two find themselves in a whimsical, romantic love that practically nothing can break. As the movie progresses, the two begin to trust each other so much that they practically become one, operating together with full faith in the other. Each character, incredibly different, meets another with a completely opposite personality, yet they all work together perfectly. Each scene is crafted with the amazing colors, sound, and angles. If you want to watch a movie that feels like a puzzle where the pieces could not be any more perfect, I would recommend Baby Driver time and time again.

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When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Aug 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 15, 2024.

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