$100,000 in scholarships for California 6th - 12th grade students!

The Campaign for College Opportunity is proud to launch the third year of the "Save Me a Spot in College" scholarship contest!  This contest is an effort to hear young Californians share their voice on why California leaders should save them and their peers a spot in college.   As you know, California needs more of our young people to go to college and succeed.  As California's demand for educated workers grows, we need to ensure a spot in college for all students who prepare and who seek it. 

Building on last year's success (which included close to 200 partners, over 8,000 entries, and $100,000 in scholarships awarded to more than 100 students), let's make this year even better!  Encourage every 6th-12th grade student in California to enter because their voice is important and needs to be heard!  Spread the word!  Forward this email to students, teachers, and parents.

KEY CONTEST INFO:

• Students may submit a written word, poster, TV ad answering the contest question: "Why should California leaders save you and your peers a spot in college?" 
• The first step is to REGISTER TODAY by visiting www.collegecampaign.org/contest or call 1-800-459-9586. 
• All California 6th-12th grade students are eligible.
• More than 100 students across California will share a total of $100,000 in scholarship awards!  
• Deadline for all contest submissions is March 15, 2008.
• Winners will be announced in late May 2008.
• Students participating in the scholarship contest will learn about college, help promote college participation, and make sure state leaders are informed about the importance of college access.
• Contest submissions will be used to raise awareness among California residents and leaders about the importance of providing college opportunity to the growing young population.
• Teachers, counselors, principals, parents, and youth organizers can sign-up on the website to get their students involved!

The contest is made possible by a generous grant from The College Access Foundation of California and with support from The California Department of Education, the College Board and community organizations, schools, and churches across the state. 

For more information, visit the contest portion of the Campaign's website athttp://www.collegecampaign.org/contest