2nd Chance Scholarship

Entry Details

1. Scholarship entries are ONLY accepted online through the AFSA scholarship web site (www.afsascholarship.org).
2. Entrants must submit a completed entry form with all required information. Before college scholarship funds will be awarded, all information submitted on the entry form by the entrant will be verified. If ANY false or misleading information is submitted on the entry form, the student will be disqualified without notification to the entrant.
3. Each entrant is allowed only ONE (1) ENTRY submittal.  Any attempt to enter again under a different name, address, etc., will automatically disqualify the entrant without notification to the entrant.
4. Entrants selected as winners are required to submit the name and contact information of their chosen college/university/certified trade school* for verification of registration and payment of the scholarship to the school. All forms and processes must be completed within sixty (60) days of contest end date or your scholarship is forfeited.

* A 2- or 4-year college/university/technical/career/online school based in the United States that has completed & received accreditation from an agency recognized by the US Department of Education & is on the list found at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation or http://www.chea.org

Deadline

• Entries will be accepted from 12:00 p.m. (noon) CDT April 22, 2016 until 12:00 p.m. (noon) CDT August 29, 2016.

Prizes

• A total of $5,000 in college scholarships are awarded.  Five (5) winners will receive a college scholarship of $1,000 each.  Only one $1,000 college scholarship will be awarded to any single individual from this contest.
• College scholarships are paid directly to the educational institution in the entrant’s account to be used for tuition and/or books for the Spring 2017 session.

Winner Selection

• Scholarship winners are randomly selected by computer-generated drawing from among valid entries received at the conclusion of the contest period.
• Odds of winning are based on total number of entries received.

Winner Notification

• Due to the number of entries received, AFSA will only notify winners via email and/or phone.
• AFSA will contact each winner by email and phone within fourteen (14) business days of contest end date, using contact information given by the entrant during application process. Winners have ten (10) days from date email is sent/phone message is left to respond and verify they meet the eligibility requirements as defined on the college scholarships contest Web site. “Second Chance” winners will need to fax, scan, or mail a copy of their U.S. birth certificate, U.S.-issued passport, or green card WITH a copy of their citizenship proof from country of origin. (Two forms of ID required.)
• Once you are confirmed as winner, AFSA will send you the appropriate college/university/trade school forms to complete for a check to be issued to your chosen school and deposited into your student account. No funds will be issued directly to individuals. All forms and processes must be completed within sixty (60) days of contest end date or your scholarship is forfeited.
• Winners’ names will be posted on this web site by October 19, 2016.

College Scholarship Application Process

Complete the Entry Form. (This information is collected only for the purpose of administering this contest, verifying information and notifying winners. We never share or sell your information with outside sources or vendors.) 

• Full Name
• Home Street Address
• City, State, Zip Code
• Home Phone (with area code)
• 2nd Phone Contact (optional)
• Email Address
• Birthdate
• High School Graduation Date / or GED Certificate Award Date (Month/Year)