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Student Memes Scholarship

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$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 1, 2020
Winners Announced
Nov 3, 2020
Education Level
Any
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When people ask what makes you laugh the most, what do you usually tell them?

Some will say their siblings, others will think of their best friend, but for many, they are the memes they constantly see on the internet. 

For the past couple of decades, memes have emerged as laughter mechanisms in many corners of the world. They aren’t a new concept, though. 

When cinemas first became popular in the ’40s, it was not uncommon to see iconic lines from popular films posted all across major cities.

Today, creating and sharing original memes is easier than ever. Now, Bold.org members can earn a scholarship for their love of memes!

The scholarship is open to anyone in school and anyone with student debt. To enter, all you need to do is:

Here’s how:

  1. Submit your favorite memes related to student debt, school, or anything related to education. Bonus points for humor and originality.
  2. Share a short caption for the meme(s), including your Instagram handle.
  3. Follow the @BoldDotOrg Instagram account and like/comment on your favorite posts.

The best submissions will get featured on the @BoldDotOrg Instagram account, and the winner will be announced via Instagram as well!

Bold.org will be awarding a scholarship each day in November to celebrate National Scholarship Month. Follow along on Bold.org's Instagram and TikTok for daily announcements of scholarships and winners!

Selection Criteria:
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Published October 27, 2020
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 1, 2020
Winners Announced
Nov 3, 2020
Education Level
Any
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Essay Topic

Submit your memes, captions, and Instagram handle here.

1–150 words

Winners and Finalists

November 2020

Winners
Victoria Pennell
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
Finalists
Jaena-May Fahrnlaender
Desert Oasis High School
Las Vegas, NV
Starr Hollis
Homewood-flossmoor High School
Flossmoor, IL
Isabella Munoz
Arizona State University-Tempe
Baldwin Park, CA
Austin Otier
Bethel University (MN)
Cambridge, MN
Matthew Jose
West Coast University-Los Angeles
Dublin, CA

Winning Application

Victoria Pennell
Indian River State CollegeFt. Pierce, FL
These memes are so relatable for me lol. My Instagram is victoria_pennell_

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Nov 1, 2020. Winners will be announced on Nov 3, 2020.

How will scholarship application information be used?

Your privacy is a top priority on the Bold.org platform, and you can find our privacy policy in full here. You may opt out of communications from Bold.org at any time, and unless we’ve first notified you and gotten your consent, you’ll never receive communication from any third parties related to personal information you give us.

What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Nov 3, 2020. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.

How should I get in touch with questions?

If you have any questions about this scholarship or the Bold.org platform, just email contact@bold.org and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.

Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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