Scholarship Grant & Financial Aid

The Public Policy Institute of California forecasts that we need an additional one million college graduates in our state by 2025 to maintain our quality of life, remain competitive, and meet workforce needs.  And that’s not even the whole story.  Jobs that require more than a high school education but less than a four-year degree – “middle skill” jobs – will represent 43 percent of all job openings between 2006 and 2016, according to a recent California Edge Campaign report.  The demand for middle skill employees will put a greater emphasis on the need for vocational credentials, industry certification and two-year associate degrees.
Because each student who successfully completes college is “one in a million,” The Campaign for College Opportunity is proud to sponsor the One in a Million scholarship contest. The contest invites all currently enrolled college students in California to:
Tell California leaders why you and your peers are one in a million and why they should support college opportunity to help you reach your college dream.
A minimum of 20 scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 will be awarded throughout California.

Contest Deadline
June 30, 2010
Contest Categories

You may submit one entry per category.

WRITTEN WORD

Submit 400 words (or less) in any written format (essay, letter, poem, story, etc.)

Create an 11″ by 14″ poster. Answer the contest question by drawing, painting, computer graphics,
or other means of illustrating your message. Please do not use 3D materials.
TV AD

Submit a 30-second (or less) TV ad on CD or DVD format only. You may enter this category as an individual or group (up to 4 students). The award will be split among all contributors.
How do I enter?
All currently enrolled college students in California, including AB 540 students, are eligible to enter.
All written word entries must be submitted here.
To enter the Poster or TV Ad category, fill out an entry form here.  Print out the completed form and mail with the entry to:  College Contest Entry | 900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 924 | Los Angeles, CA 90017.
Submissions without an attached Entry Form will not be considered.
What if I have questions?
Please contact Stephanie at 800-459-9586 or stephanie@collegecampaign.org with any questions regarding the contest.

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