Bi-Annual $1,000 BitIRA U Scholarship

Deadline: July 1st, 2018 and January 1st, 2019

Award Amount: $1000

Requirements: 

 The future of commerce is being shaped by the digital economy, and BitIRA U wants to know what you think this future will look like.

Part of BitIRA’s open technology education mission, BitIRA U is announcing a bi-annual scholarship, awarding $1,000 to one student. You will write a one-page (typed), personal essay containing specific examples of how cryptocurrency or blockchain could change the world over the next 20 years.

If you want to share your vision on how these technologies will shape the future, we want to hear from you!

The essay contest is open to all students who meet the following criteria:

• Enrollment in an accredited high school, college or university in the United States
• In the final year of high school or enrolled as an undergraduate in a U.S. accredited institution
• In “Good Academic Standing” at current institution, i.e., not on academic probation or suspension
• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (or equivalent)
• The contest’s selection committee is composed of managing staff members at BitIRA. They will be looking for students who can best express how cryptocurrency or blockchain technologies could change the world over the next 20 years, as well as students who display talent, good promise and dedication. Some of the best essays will be featured right here on the website!

Website: Apply here