Digital Privacy Scholarship Grant

The Digital Privacy Scholarship aims to educate students about the importance of digital responsibility. With the rise of social media, understanding the permanence of online posts has become essential. Statistics show that a significant number of employers and college admissions officers have reconsidered candidates based on their online presence. This scholarship encourages students to be mindful of their digital footprint and provides resources for learning more about digital privacy.

What does it mean to be digitally responsible?
It's important to understand that almost anything you post on the Internet is neither temporary nor private. And posting too much information can have devastating consequences. Forty-three percent of employers who checked on social media have decided not to hire someone, according to a CareerBuilder survey. Twelve percent of college admissions officers who checked Facebook decided not to admit an applicant according to a Kaplan Test Prep survey.
The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand why you should be cautious about what you post on the Internet. For more information about digital privacy, please see these articles.

Eligibility

ou must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit.You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.