Scholars Helping Collars P.L.A.Y. Scholarship
P.L.A.Y. (Pet Lifestyle and You)
Award: $1000 – $1000
Deadline: February 28
P.L.A.Y. has always made a point to promote compassion towards animals in both our personal and professional lives. From working directly with local shelters to donating products to animals in need through our Warm Bellies Initiative with the Petfinder Foundation, animal welfare has always been a staple of our business. We know there are plenty of young minds out there that are equally passionate about helping animals in need. In an effort to encourage them and promote this cause, P.L.A.Y. will be awarding our 3rd annual $1,000 scholarship to a high school student who best exemplifies our core beliefs. Qualifications: The contest is open to U.S. residents. No purchase necessary. All participants must be enrolled as full-time high school juniors or seniors. Entries are limited to one submission per person. Immediate family members of P.L.A.Y. employees are excluded from this contest. Selection criteria: P.L.A.Y. will select the winner based on the best essay as determined by our internal panel of judges. Selection criteria will include, but is not limited to: - Compelling and engaging description of volunteer efforts and their impact on the personal life of the student. - Thematic consistency throughout the submission around the central thesis. - Proper spelling and grammar usage throughout the submission. P.L.A.Y. will select the winner during the month of December and will announce the winner on the website pending notification of the student and his or her family. How to apply: To apply, students will submit an essay with 2-3 photos of their volunteer efforts to help animals in need and how that involvement has changed their lives or shaped their perceptions on the importance of animal welfare. - The essay should be between 500-1000 words. - Send a Word doc attachment to [email protected] with your essay submission - The file name should be your full name, state, and date of birth. For example, Chipper-Jones-GA-4-24-1972 - All submission emails must contain the student's full name, date of birth, email address, postal address, high school they are currently enrolled in, and a phone number to contact. Focus: General Studies.