{"id":8448,"date":"2016-07-19T14:39:14","date_gmt":"2016-07-19T18:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=8448"},"modified":"2024-03-22T14:49:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T18:49:32","slug":"education-matters-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/education-matters-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Matters Scholarship &#8211; $5,000 &#8211; Apply Annually by November 30"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">As a smart college student, you probably know by now just how valuable a college education can be. However, there are people out there who believe education isn&#8217;t worth it. Unigo wants to know how you would reply to these people and is offering $5,000 for the best response!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Write a response explaining why education matters for a chance at $5,000.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be 14 years or older<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be a legal resident of the US or the District of Columbia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2029) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university or trade school).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit an online application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a short response (250 words or less) answering the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn&#8217;t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Share how education is beneficial, be honest, personal, and direct. Give examples from your own life of why college matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proofread and avoid any typos!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>250 words is nothing &#8211; make each word count!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unigo.com\/scholarships\/our-scholarships\/education-matters-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEE ALSO: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/the-complete-guide-to-scholarship-hacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Complete Guide to Scholarship Hacks<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a smart college student, you probably know by now just how valuable a college education can be. However, there are people out there who believe education isn&#8217;t worth it. Unigo wants to know how you would reply to these people and is offering $5,000 for the best response! 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