Directron.com College Scholarship

Qualifications:

College bound high school seniors and current college students in the U.S. who submit an application and an essay to us. Proof of being a student may be requested.

Prizes:

First place - $1000    (one prize)

Second place - $500    (two prizes)

Third Place - $300    (five prizes)

The actual number of prizes awarded may vary depending on the quality of the applications received each year.

Rules:

(1) You must submit an essay with a topic that is related to computers. We do not place restrictions on the writing style. It can be fiction, non-fiction, short story, instruction manual, or a poem. The style may be technical or non-technical in nature, but it must be computer related. We cannot stress enough how important it is to make your essay unique and original.

For obvious reasons, we like technical articles. The more technical the better. For example: detailed step-by-step problem solving, system building, and trouble-shooting experiences. Review of brand new products. Comparison of similar products. Review of industry trends. Summary of manufacturer news. Cutting edge technologies. Technologies that make a difference in specific areas such as education, restaurants, medicine, etc.

(2) We do place 50% of the judgment on the academic merit of writing. The other 50% goes to originality and creativity of the content. All submissions must have correct spelling and grammar. If in doubt about what style to choose, use an academic writing style.

(3) The length of the essay should be at least two single-spaced pages long. Pictures are not required, but encouraged. Text or Microsoft Word format is accepted.

(4) Please include an application letter containing some short biographical information, what college you are attending/planning to attend, which year of school/college you are currently attending, your current or intended major, and any other information you wish to let us know. Send your application and the essay before the deadline to information@directron.com with the subject "ESSAY 2009 - Your full name"..

(5) By submitting this application, you agree that your writing is original and not copied, published elsewhere, or copyrighted by anyone. We reserve the right to interview applicants and ask questions. You also agree to give us the copyright for the literary work once you submit your entry. We will publish all winners' essays and a selection of runner ups on Directron.com, with credit to the authors. By entering for the scholarship, you also allow us to publish your name and a brief bio on our website. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any awards may become void.

(6) The deadline for submitting the essay is February 16th, 2010.

Potential topics:

Linux Vs. Windows

Plasma Display vs. LCD

Teaching with Technology

How to increase computer performance

Differences between software/hardware

Wii Vs. PS3 Vs. XBOX 360

RIAA and us, what DRM means for the customers

Contrast and similarities in overclocking current AMD and Intel processors

The Lexicon of Online Evil

Anything computer related!