Unlocking Educational Opportunities: The Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship

In today's world, pursuing higher education or even specialized training can be a significant financial burden. Recognizing this challenge, Cirkled In offers a unique opportunity for students to access funds for their educational pursuits through the "No Sweat" Scholarship. This article delves into the details of this scholarship, outlining its purpose, eligibility requirements, application process, and key terms.

Cirkled In: Empowering Students Through Education

Cirkled In champions the belief that every student deserves a tailored educational journey that empowers them to achieve their full potential. As a matching platform connecting colleges with best-fit students, Cirkled In strives to increase success for both parties. The platform allows students to showcase their unique talents and experiences, getting discovered by colleges through a secure, award-winning digital portfolio. Best of all, Cirkled In's services are free for students and families, ensuring accessibility for all.

The "No Sweat" Scholarship: A Financial Boost for Educational Aspirations

The Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship is a quarterly award of $2,500 designed to ease the financial strain of education. Unlike many scholarships with stringent academic or extracurricular requirements, this scholarship focuses on the individual student and their unique story. The funds can be used for any educational purpose, providing flexibility for students to address their specific needs. Whether it's tuition, books, housing, a car for commuting, summer camps, or other educational resources, the scholarship money is directly accessible to the winner.

Eligibility: Who Can Apply?

The Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship is open to a wide range of students, making it an accessible opportunity for many. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Grade Level: Be currently enrolled in 8th through 12th grade. Homeschool students are also eligible.
Residency: Be a legal resident of the United States or the District of Columbia.
Age: Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application.
Enrollment Status: The scholarship is designated for both full and part-time enrollment statuses.

However, current employees, officers, directors, and agents of Cirkled In and its related companies, as well as members of their immediate families and persons residing at the same address, are not eligible to win.

Application Process: Crafting Your Unique Story

Applying for the "No Sweat" Scholarship involves creating a Cirkled In account and building a compelling portfolio. This portfolio serves as a digital showcase of the student's personality, experiences, and aspirations. The application process includes the following steps:

Create a Cirkled In Account: This is the first step to accessing the scholarship application.
Complete Your Profile: Fill out the “About Me” section with your name and contact information.
Craft a Written Response: Submit a short, original, previously unpublished written response to the scholarship topic. This is your opportunity to express yourself and share your unique perspective.
Build a Digital Portfolio: Compile your whole story in one place to showcase yourself.

It's important to note that only one application is allowed per person. Once submitted, no substitutions or corrections are permitted. Written responses that are obscene, pornographic, libelous, or otherwise objectionable will be disqualified. All applications become the property of Cirkled In and will not be returned.

Selection of Winners: A Holistic Approach

The selection of potential winners is based on a holistic assessment of the applicant's profile and written response. A qualified panel of judges evaluates applications based on the following criteria:

Points Earned: Points are awarded based on various activities and engagement on the Cirkled In platform.
Profile Completeness: A well-developed and comprehensive profile demonstrates a commitment to showcasing oneself.
Quality of Prompt Write-Up: The written response should be well-written, thoughtful, and reflective of the applicant's personality and aspirations.

The sponsor is looking for eligible applicants who submit applications that have a Cirkled In profile in good standing. One applicant can win only one scholarship per year (starting in January of a calendar year, e.g Jan 1st - Dec 31st).

The sponsor will verify the requirements fulfillment by the potential winner, and the potential winner will submit appropriate documents for this purpose. Cirkled In reserves the right to choose no Scholarship Prize Recipient if, in its sole discretion, it does not receive a sufficient number of eligible and qualified Applications.

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Key Dates and Deadlines

The "No Sweat" Scholarship has quarterly deadlines, providing multiple opportunities to apply throughout the year:

Spring Deadline: March 31, 2025
Summer Deadline: June 30, 2025
Fall Deadline: September 30, 2025
Winter Deadline: December 31, 2025

Scholarship Prize: Terms and Conditions

One (1) winner will receive a Scholarship Prize in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars and zero cents ($2,500.00). The scholarship Prize may not be assigned, transferred, or changed, except at the sole discretion of Sponsor. The awarding of any Scholarship Prize is contingent upon full compliance with these Official Rules and subject to Sponsor's verification of applicant and applicant's submission.

Applicants agree to be bound by Official Rules and agree that if any Scholarship Prize Recipient fails to provide proof of identity, refuses to provide required affidavit, refuses to complete and provide any requested tax forms (including IRS W-9 form), is found to have violated the Official Rules or otherwise does not meet eligibility criteria, the Scholarship Prize will be forfeited and the applicant who submitted the application with the next highest score will become an alternate potential Scholarship Prize Recipient.

Applicants understand that Sponsor is not liable for injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from participation in this Scholarship Program and acceptance, possession and use of Scholarship Prize. Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Scholarship Program or in the announcement of the Scholarship Prize. Taxes on prizes are sole responsibility of Scholarship Prize Recipients. Scholarship Prize Recipients will be issued 1099 tax forms.

Ownership and Usage Rights

By submitting an application, applicants acknowledge and agree that Cirkled In will own the application, including the written response submission. Cirkled In will own all publishing rights in and to the application and the written response submission. Each applicant grants, transfers, sells, assigns and conveys to Cirkled In, its successors and assigns, all present and future right, title and interest of every kind and nature whatsoever, including, without limitation, all copyrights, and all rights incidental, subsidiary, ancillary or allied thereto (including, without limitation, all derivative rights) in and to the application and the written response submission(s) for exploitation throughout the universe, in perpetuity, by means of any and all media and devices whether now known or hereafter devised. Cirkled In shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to edit, composite, morph, scan, duplicate, or alter the Application and written response submission(s) for any purpose which Cirkled In deems necessary or desirable, and each applicant irrevocably waives any and all so-called moral rights they may have in the application and written response submission(s) submitted by him or her.

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Dispute Resolution and Legal Matters

Except where prohibited, by participating, Applicant agrees that all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of participants and Cirkled In and their agents shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the state of Delaware without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law of any jurisdiction. Applicant agrees that any action at law or in equity arising out of or relating to this Scholarship Program, or awarding of the prizes, shall be filed only in the state or federal courts located in the state of Delaware and Applicant hereby consents and submits to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purposes of litigating any such action.

Except where prohibited, by participating in this Scholarship Program, Applicant agrees that: (a) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Scholarship Program, or awarding of the Scholarship Prizes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; and (b) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with participating in this Scholarship Program but in no event attorneys' fees; and (c) under no circumstances will any participant be permitted to obtain awards for and hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.

Applicant Representations and Warranties

Each person who enters this Scholarship Program represents and warrants to Cirkled In as follows: (i) the Application, including the written response submission is the Applicant's own original, previously unpublished, and previously unproduced work; (ii) the written response submission is wholly original with Applicant and as of the date of submission, is not the subject of any actual or threatened litigation or claim; (iii) the written response submission neither infringes upon nor violates the intellectual property rights or other rights of any other person or entity; (iv) the written response submission does not and will not violate any applicable laws, and meets the Submission Requirements set forth above.

Further Documentation

Except where prohibited, potential Scholarship Prize Recipients (or their parents or legal guardians if they are minors at the time of application) will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Publicity/Liability Release, and Copyright Assignment within ten (10) days of notification or the Applicant with the Application with the next highest score will become an alternate potential Scholarship Prize Recipient.

General Release and Limitations on Liability

By entering the Scholarship Program, each Applicant acknowledges and agrees that Cirkled In, its related companies, affiliates, and each such company's respective employees, officers, directors and agents are not responsible for any costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with: (i) incomplete, lost, late, misdirected or illegible entries or for failure to receive Applications due to any cause, including without limitation human, transmission, or technical problems, failures, or malfunctions of any kind, whether originating with sender, or otherwise, that may limit an Applicant's ability to participate in the Scholarship Program; or (ii) any injury or damage resulting, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from participation in the Scholarship Program and/or the use of any prize, including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to, loss or destruction of property, or any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages related to or based on the Applicant's rights of publicity or privacy, or the Applicant's claim that he or she has somehow been defamed or portrayed in a false light. This scholarship program is subject to all U. S. federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Sponsor's Right to Modify, Suspend or Terminate

Cirkled In reserves the right to modify, suspend or terminate the Scholarship Program at any time for any reason.

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