Here’s a great way for any student to get funding for their studies regardless of their education level, or the field of study they have chosen.
However, it is a competition so there is no guarantee of success. ExpressVPN is now inviting people to enter its scholarship competition.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to continue their education but lacks the financial means to do so.
If you think that this is your next step, then you need to apply right away. Below is a breakdown of how this all works and what it will need from you when applying.
Closing Date
The ExpressVPN Scholarship Competition application period will end on 15 September 2022 (at 11:59 Pacific Time [U.S.]).
Please make sure to submit your application and any other supporting materials by this date.
Your application won’t be taken into account by the bursary provider if you don’t do this.
What Is This Bursary About?
ExpressVPN is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service that conceals users’ IP addresses and encrypts their web traffic as a privacy and security solution.
Millions of individuals in more than 180 countries may now use the free and open internet discreetly and securely thanks to the firm, which was created in 2009.
ExpressVPN is inviting candidates to apply for the ExpressVPN Future of Privacy Scholarship award. ExpressVPN, a VPN service, sponsors the yearly essay contest, which is accessible to participants of any age and nationality.
Essay contest participants are expected to consider the metaverse and examine the pressing challenges of the digital age.
The contest offers a chance to take the lead in the expanding discussion on encryption, digital rights, online privacy, and the struggle against censorship.
Please be aware:
- Essays will be graded according to how thorough and convincing their theses and arguments are.
- By no later than October 31, 2022, the winner will be declared.
- The award of the prize money will be made via an international wire transfer in USD (the winner must provide their bank information in order to make the bank transfer).
- The winner’s image will appear on numerous media outlets (see this as an opportunity to get your name out there).
- The winner will need to provide a copy of their identity document as well as documentation of their high school or post-secondary attendance.
- Essay submissions will be owned by ExpressVPN. The winner must agree to have their name and essay published or printed by ExpressVPN.
- Taxes on the prize money that need to be paid are the winners’ responsibility.
- There will be no appeals of ExpressVPN’s decision, which is final.
Who Can Apply
Before applying, candidates must meet the minimum admission requirements listed below (please note that if you do not meet all of the requirements, your application will not be considered):
- You may be from ANY country
- You may be of ANY age
- You must be currently in high school or study at a tertiary level (undergraduate or postgraduate)
- You must NOT be an employee of ExpressVPN or an immediate family member of an employee of ExpressVPN
What Does This Bursary Cover?
This bursary will award successful candidates with 5,000 USD and a 1-year membership to ExpressVPN. Additionally, 5 runners-up will be chosen, and each will get a 1-year subscription to ExpressVPN.
How To Apply
Applications are quite simple. Emails with applications should be sent to scholarship@expressvpn.com
(In the email subject line, type “ExpressVPN Scholarship Application 2022”).
The application must be accompanied by an essay that responds to the following query: How would you make sure the metaverse was free, open, and secure if you were creating its rules?
The guidelines for essays are as follows:
- English must be used in writing
- The word count must be between 600 and 800.
- Include the applicant’s entire name, current academic year and grade, and information about the applicant’s school or organization: name, address, and phone number
- a single essay entry only
- Essays must clearly state their position on the question being answered (it is not a creative writing exercise)
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this bursary program, please get in touch with the ExpressVPN company through the following means:
Contact page: https://www.expressvpn.com/ (select the “contact us” at the bottom of the page, that will bring up a live chat box).
Good luck with your entry!