The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the producers of The Hispanic College Quiz have announced the launch of a video contest for undergraduate students to submit their personal Hispanic heritage video for a chance to receive a scholarship award ranging from $1,000 – $5,000.
Submissions must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Three entries whose videos capture the most compelling message and receive the most public votes will receive one of the following one-time scholarship awards: first place - $5,000, second place - $2,500, and third place - $1,000. Finalists will receive one round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations and a conference registration to attend the Student Track component of HACU’s 25th Annual Conference taking place Oct. 29-31, 2011 in San Antonio, TX, where the scholarship awards will be announced. Some additional video entries may also be televised during a nationwide broadcast of the Hispanic College Quiz, airing during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Information on contest rules and voting is available at www.hispaniccollegequiz.com. Public voting will open immediately and continue through Oct. 16. Voting is limited to one vote per person per day.