Unigo

Shout It Out Scholarship

ListedCompetition
Award
$1,500, paid directly to an accredited college, university or trade school after enrollment proof, which must be submitted by 2031. No cash substitute.
Deadline
September 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific
How to apply
Submit one original, unpublished English response up to 250 words explaining what you would say to the whole world and why. Include contact/background/academic information; no revisions after submission. Judging weights writing, creativity, originality and overall excellence equally. Potential winner must return eligibility affidavit, release and copyright assignment within ten days; minor parent/guardian completes documents.
What you'll need
  • A short essay or statement
Who can apply
Legal residents of the fifty U.S. states or D.C., age 14 or older when applying, enrolled or enrolling by fall 2031 in accredited postsecondary education. Sponsor employees/officers/directors/agents, immediate family and same-household residents are excluded.
Good to know
All submission publishing rights/copyrights transfer to Unigo; submissions may be used or edited for marketing, and accepting a prize permits name/likeness promotion. Tax forms including W-9 and identity verification may be required.