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Leland's $5000 "Who's Your Hero" Scholarship Contest

Submissions due September 16, 2023
PROMPT
Who has helped you achieve your dreams?
No one does it alone and we all need help during our personal, academic, and professional journey. The goal of this scholarship contest is to spotlight and say ‘thank you’ to those heroes that have helped us accomplish our goals and make our dreams a reality.
Create your video
Tell us about a person who has helped you achieve your dreams. Be creative! You can tell a story, make a dance, play a song, etc.
Post your video
Post your video on TikTok or Instagram (or email to us). Tag @joinleland and use the hashtag #LelandScholarshipContest
Submit your application
Submit some basic information about yourself and your career goals, as well as a link to your video on TikTok or Instagram.
Everyone votes for a winner
10 contest finalists will be chosen, and everyone will have the chance to vote by liking the video submission on TikTok or Instagram.
The winner will receive $5,000 cash
Each finalist will receive $100 to use towards academic or career coaching
Contest details
Theme
“Who has helped you achieve your dreams?”
Eligible contestants
Current High School students and undergrad college students in the US (excludes residents of Colorado, Maryland, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Vermont).
Video requirements
Up to 2 minutes, but no minimum length. 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 2 minutes, it’s up to you! Tell us about a person who has helped you achieve your dreams. Be creative! You can tell a story, make a dance, play a song, or anything to show them you appreciate them. Your video can be created on TikTok, Instagram, or offline. Any finalist chosen from videos submitted offline will be posted to Leland's instagram account.
Other application requirements
You just need to submit the link to your video (or email it to info@email.joinleland.com) and answer a few basic questions such as your name and contact info. Submit your application here.
Timeline
Submissions due September 16, 2023
Finalists announced September 23, 2023
Voting concludes October 7, 2023
Contact Info
For any questions regarding the scholarship or contest rules, please email us at info@email.joinleland.com
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