Sixth Annual Smokin'Notes Scholarship :: 2008/2009
The college experience today is very different than it was just a decade ago. Many of these differences exist inside the classroom, as technology has changed the way students learn. The rapid rate of change in higher education means that the classroom of 2018 will likely be much different than it is today.
Topic: What opportunities or challenges does technology offer higher education, and how will higher education be different in 2018 than it is today? Essay submission should be 500-1,000 words.
Awards
First Place:
One student will receive $500 in cash to use toward tuition/books.
Second Place:
One additional student will receive $100 cash to use toward tuition/books.
Award Criteria
All entrants will be evaluated based on the brief essay (500-1,000 words) described above.
Eligibility
All entrants must be current students at the University of Florida (incoming freshman and transfers included) and have at least 12 credits left to complete after the fall semester. The scholarship selection will NOT be awarded based on academic records of any kind.
Rules
1. E-Mail your essay to scholarships@SmokinNotes.com
ONLY e-mails will be accepted.
- The subject of the e-mail must be "[your first name] [your last name] 2008 scholarship essay" (for example: Joan Smith 2008 scholarhsip essay)
- The essay should be no longer than 1,000 words.
- The essay may be included in the body of the e-mail OR attached as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF document.
- Your entry must be received on or before February 28th, 2009 (it's best to submit it as early as possible).
2. Complete the application below.
Application