The Redefining Ready! National Scholarship 2017
The Redefining Ready! National Scholarship 2017
The Redefining Ready! National Scholarship 2017 lets America's graduating seniors tell the world how they are college, career and life ready beyond a single test score. Examples include completion of an internship, AP or dual credit classes while in high school; near-perfect attendance; or participation in clubs, sports and school activities. The story must be told via a 30-second video posted online. More details to follow!
This opportunity is brought to you by Hobsons, and it is only open to high school graduating seniors.
Scholarships will be awarded in the following categories:
One (1) National First Place Winner ($5,000)
One (1) National Runner-Up ($4,000)
Seven (7) Regional Winners, representing each AASA region ($2,000)
Seven (7) Regional Runner-Ups, representing each AASA region ($1,000)
Important Dates
The scholarship contest opens Monday, April 10.
Deadline for entry is Monday, May 22.
Winners will be announced in June.
Scholarship Criteria
Application materials must include one 30-second video posted to Twitter and uploaded to our official scholarship entry portal (details available April 10), and a 250-word answer to the prompt, "Explain why you know you are college, career and life ready and how that has shaped your postsecondary plans."
Winners will be determined by an AASA-selected committee based on the 30-second video entry and 250-word essay. Creativity counts, but so does honest, genuine content.
We want to know your story. Make sure your message is clear and effectively illustrates the Redefining Ready! movement.
Redefining Ready! criteria can include:
2.8 minimum GPA
3+ score on an AP exam
Completion of AP or dual-credit classes
Completion of Algebra II
Completion of an industry credential
Identification of a career pathway
Participation in a workplace learning experience (internship program)
2+ organized co-curricular activities
25+ community service hours
90 percent attendance
For more on the Redefining Ready! movement and full metrics, see College Ready or Career Ready indicators.
