Win $2,500 for Fall Semester

We’re giving away 2 scholarships of $2,500
to help pay for housing, books or tuition for
the upcoming Fall 2022 semester.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS
OF THE FALL 2022 RENT. STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS!

We asked students to answer the question “What makes a home a home?” in 600 words.

Arisa Chue

Hometown: Springfield, VA

Read My Essay

Wigdan Hissein

Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN

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What you need to know

The Judging

What are you judging my application on?
To determine the 2 winners, the essays will be judged based on the following criteria:

  • 25% Relevance to the theme
  • 25% Clarity of story or idea
  • 25% Creativity and thoughtfulness in responding to the prompt
  • 25% Coherence and overall structure of the essay

Here’s a word to the wise: show us that you put some real thought into your application. We want to see that you’re thoughtful, creative, unique and putting some serious effort into your essay.

Key Dates

  • March 1 – Applications open
  • May 1 – Applications close (Deadline extended)
  • May 9 – Announcement of the winners at www.rent.com/scholarships/

Eligibility

To be eligible to enter this scholarship contest, applicants:

  • Must be at least 17 years old
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally residing in 1 of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
  • Must be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college or university for the Fall 2022 semester
  • Must be pursuing an undergraduate education
  • Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Contest is void where prohibited

Frequently Asked Questions

What degrees qualify as undergraduate?

Undergraduate degrees eligible for this scholarship include:

  • Bachelor Degrees
  • Associate Degrees

Students may be enrolled in a 2-year college, community college, 4-year college or university but may not be pursuing a graduate degree.

How many credit hours do I need to prove full-time enrollment?

To qualify as a full-time student, applicants must be pursuing at least 12 credit hours during the Fall 2022 semester.

I’m an adult going back to school. Can I apply?

Students of any age are welcome to apply if they will be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program for the Fall 2022 semester.

If I win, are there limitations about how I can spend the scholarship award?

The scholarship award money may be spent on housing costs associated with attending college. This could be for a dorm room or residence near the school.

The award money may also be spent on fees that are directly related to pursuing your undergraduate education. This would include the following:

  • Tuition
  • Housing costs
  • Textbooks
  • Fees/requirements related to specific coursework like lab fees or required supplies such as paints or calculators
  • Enrollment in a study abroad program

Contest Rules

All applicants must read the Official Rules before applying.