Scholarship
will include donations from
the following:
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Olas donates
full tuition for
a seven day/six night
surf safari, including
daily surf and yoga
classes, spa treatment,
daily breakfast and
ground transportation.
See Las
Olas website for
inclusions. |
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Sherpani Lifestyle
Bags for Women donates
airfare to the Las
Olas safari location
from any major airport
in the continental
US. Also, Sherpani
also includes a three
piece set of eye-catching
luggage for your surf
safari gear. |
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Athleta donates
a $500 Gift Card so
the scholarship recipient
can shop for a surf-worthy
wardrobe from their
collection of hip,
feminine designs with
a performance core. |
Here's
how to submit your essay:
In 250 words or less, describe
a solution to a critical challenge
we face in our world today.
Judging:
Ten submissions will be selected by our panel based on the following criteria:
What
is the important challenge
facing us?
Is the solution
fresh, concise, innovative,
and inspiring?
How can we put
your plan into action?
All
entries must be submitted from
a valid e-mail account, which
may be identified by a reverse
domain name search or other
means.
Failure
to follow any part of the official
rules can lead to disqualification
and eligibility for the Las
Olas Scholarship.
OFFICIAL
RULES:
Submissions will
be accepted beginning May 12,
2011 at 12pm PST through June
6, 2011 at 11:59pm PST. Limit
one entry per person. Multiple
submissions by the same person
using one or more e-mail accounts
will not be accepted.
Writers
must agree to editing for grammar
and punctuation, if necessary,
prior to publishing. Writers
and nominees grant permission
to publish essay for no compensation.
Writers must also agree to
allow the submission and their
photo be published on the La
Playa blog.
Writers must also
include a head shot, granting
permission to publish photo
should your essay be chosen.
Email essay, your photo, and
permission to publish to: scholarship@surflasolas.com
Up to ten submissions
will be selected by the Las
Olas panel of judges and posted
on the Las Olas La
Playa blog page for review and voting
by visitors from June 30, 2011
until end of the day July 21,
2011. The story with the most
votes wins. One vote per person,
please.
The Las Olas Surf Safari Scholarship includes the following:
Full tuition for a seven day/six night Las Olas surf safari, including daily surf and yoga classes, spa treatment, daily breakfast and ground transportation. See Las
Olas website for specific safari inclusions.
Airfare from an
international airport within
the continental United States provided by Sherpani. Click
here for a list of available
airports.
Three piece
set of Sherpani luggage
including Meridian
22”, Solstice 20”,
and Sojourn tote bag.
Athleta Gift
Card valued at $500 (retail)
so the scholarship recipient
can shop for a surf-worthy
wardrobe from their collection
of hip, feminine designs with
a performance core.
Scholarship must be
redeemed for any scheduled
Las Olas surf safari by
June 9, 2012.
All other incidental
travel charges must be paid
by scholarship recipient.
The Scholarship
will be announced on August
4, 2011.
All entries will remain
confidential until a winner
is chosen.
Writers and nominees
must read and agree to the
Official Rules.
Ready, set, write!
Good luck!
NO PURCHASE
NECESSARY
Recipients of
the Las Olas Surf Safari Scholarship
must be legal residents of
the United States and the District
of Columbia, excluding Virgin
Islands and Puerto Rico and
must be age 18 or older. Employees
of participating donors including
Las Olas Surf Safaris for Women,
Manifesta Corp., Gap Inc.,
Athleta, Sherpani Inc., their
affiliates, vendors, distributors,
advertising and promotional
agencies are not eligible to
participate in the Las Olas
Surf Safari Scholarship.
General Release. By entering and/or accepting the scholarship, you release Manifesta Corporation and participating donors as well as any of their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agencies from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, for any claims, costs, injuries, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the giveaway or acceptance, possession or use of the award, whether under a theory of contract, tort or warranty or other theory. As a condition of being awarded the scholarship, you will be required to execute a signed acceptance of these official rules and release of liability. Except where prohibited by law, entry and/or acceptance of scholarship constitutes permission for Manifesta Corporation to use your name, address, statements, biography, image, and/or likeness for promotional purposes without further compensation.
Miscellaneous. The scholarship award and these official rules will be governed, construed and interpreted under the laws of the United States. You agree to be bound by these official rules and by the decisions of Manifesta Corporation, which are final and binding in all respects. Manifesta Corporation reserves the right to suspend or cancel the scholarship or your participation should viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention or other causes beyond Manifesta's control affect the administration, security or proper play of the scholarship. If you violate these official rules, tamper with the operation of the voting or engage in any other misconduct, you are subject to disqualification. Manifesta Corporation reserves the right to lock out persons whose eligibility is in question or who have been disqualified or are otherwise ineligible to receive the scholarship.
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