Keeping It Real with Reverend Al Sharpton – College Stimulus Plan Scholarship Essay Contest

• 3 scholarships for residents of Columbia, South Carolina
• 3 scholarships for residents of Atlanta, Georgia
• Total of $3,000 distributed

Geographic Scope: Limited to Columbia, South Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia areas only

Eligibility:

• High school seniors or recent high school graduates (Spring semester 2010)
• Entering college for Fall 2010 semester
• Legal U.S. residents
• Listeners of "Keeping It Real with Reverend Al Sharpton" on participating stations (WALK-AM and WGCV-AM)
• Not employees of the Show, participating stations, Syndication One, Radio One, Inc., REACH Media Inc, or National Action Network, nor their immediate family members
• Not eligible if won another prize from the Show within 30 days before contest start
• Only one submission per person

Focus Areas: Education and college attendance

Contact Information:

• National Action Network, Inc.
• 106 West 145th Street
• New York, NY 10039
• Attn: Best Essay 2010
• Phone: 877-626-4651

Essay Requirements

• 250 words maximum answering "Why is it important for me to go to college?"
• Double-spaced, minimum 11pt font
• No bold, underlined text, charts, tables, or graphics
• In English only
• Unpublished, not previously submitted in other competitions
• Original work by one author only
• No name on essay or filename
• PDF format only
• Formatted and end-noted before submission
• Each page numbered
• References as endnotes (do not count toward word limit)
• Must not be patently offensive, illegal, obscene, or derogatory

Winners

• Selected August 2, 2010
• Notified 4-6 weeks after deadline
• Required to complete Affidavit of Eligibility, Waiver of Liability, and Publicity Release
• Must return signed documents within 7 days of notification
• Winning essays posted on nationalactionnetwork.net
• Winners announced on "Keepin' it Real with Rev. Al Sharpton"
• Winners' names posted on website after document verification

How to Apply

1. Listen to the Show: Listen to "Keeping It Real with Reverend Al Sharpton" weekdays (Monday-Friday) beginning June 21, 2010 after 12:00 noon Central Time for contest information
2. Register Online: Register via www.nationalactionnetwork.net
3. Submit Essay: Electronically upload essay with completed online application form

Required Application Materials

• Completed online application form with electronic participant signature
• Parental consent (if applicant under age of majority in their state)
• 250-word essay (see essay requirements below)

Application Form Must Include

• Full Name
• Home Street Address
• City, State, Zip Code
• Home Phone (with area code)
• Cell Phone Number
• Email Address
• Birth date
• Parent/Guardian Name
• Parent/Guardian Contact Number (with area code)
• College/University attending in Fall 2010
• Anticipated Major

Submission Details

• Deadline: July 4, 2010 by 11:59pm Central Time
• Format: Online submission only
• Confirmation: Entrants receive confirmation email within 24 hours
• Important: Receipt of confirmation does not exempt from compliance with all rules
• Note: Once submitted, essays cannot be edited or changed
• Failure to follow rules may result in disqualification

Essay Requirements

• 250 words maximum
• Answer: "Why is it important for me to go to college?"
• Double-spaced formatting
• Minimum 11pt font
• No bold or underlined text
• No charts, tables, or graphics
• English language only
• Pages numbered
• No name on essay or filename (name only on registration form)
• References as endnotes (do not count toward word limit)
• PDF format only
• Must be original, unpublished work
• Not previously submitted in other competitions
• Single author only
• Not patently offensive, illegal, obscene, or derogatory
• One submission per person