For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.
For each Quarterly Contest, the topic of your Written Essay or Video Essay (your “Essay Topic”) must be an individual you know personally, who lives in your community. Your Written Essay or Video Essay must address how the individual you have selected as your Essay Topic has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.
Tips to Record Quality Videos on a Smartphone:
- Don’t shoot vertical video. Computer monitors have landscape-oriented displays, so shoot your video horizontally.
- Use a tripod. Even small movements can make a big difference when editing.
- Don’t use zoom. If you need to get a close shot of the subject, move closer as zooming can cause pixilation.
- Use natural lighting. Smartphone lighting can wash out your video.
Eligibility
For purposes of this contest:
- The “Eligible States” are defined as the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
- An “accredited college” is defined as a nonprofit, two- or four-year college or university located within one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia.
To be eligible to enter this contest and to win an award in a Quarterly Contest, at the time of entry, you must:
- Be a legal U.S. resident of one of the Eligible States.
- Be age 16 or older.
- Have at least one (1) year (or at least 18 semester hours) remaining before college graduation.
- If you are not yet in college, begin your freshman year of college either the semester following application or the year after.
- As of your most recent school enrollment period, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in school (and if no GPA is provided at school, be in “good standing” or the equivalent thereof in school).
The Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest consists of four (4) separate Quarterly Contests - one for each calendar quarter of the calendar year. Regions is awarding four $8,000 scholarships through each Quarterly Contest. Each Quarterly Contest has its own separate entry period. Announcement of winners will be approximately two months after each deadline date.