CouponBirds Help To Save Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by CouponBirds
Description
Description: The CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship reduces financial barriers for high school and college students and supports their pursuit of higher education. It invites applicants to present practical and creative approaches to saving for long-term goals. The current theme, "Budgeting for Big Dreams," asks entrants to explain how they save toward objectives such as college, study abroad, starting a business, or graduate school. Submissions should be actionable and inspiring to peers planning similar goals.
- Supports high school and college students
- Focus on practical, creative saving strategies
- Current theme: "Budgeting for Big Dreams"
- Encourages actionable and inspirational entries
Awards
Award Value: The scholarship awards a total of $3,000 distributed to three recipients: $1,500 for first prize, $1,000 for second prize, and $500 for third prize. Award funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, or other course-related educational expenses. Selection is based on the quality and practicality of the submission relative to the annual theme. Specific disbursement procedures are handled by the scholarship administrator.
- Total award pool: $3,000
- Prizes: $1,500 / $1,000 / $500
- Funds cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment
- Award decisions emphasize thematic relevance and practicality
Eligibility
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school or college students meeting the program's age thresholds: high school applicants must be at least 15 years old and college applicants must be at least 18 years old. Enrollment in an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution is required. Applicants must be prepared to provide proof of enrollment as part of the application process. Ineligible applicants or those without required documentation will not be considered.
- High school applicants: 15+ years old
- College applicants: 18+ years old
- Enrollment in an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution required
- Proof of enrollment is mandatory
Requirements
Requirements: All submissions must be original and comply with the program's format and language rules. Videos must be in English, and each person may submit only one application. Acceptable proof of enrollment includes enrollment verification, an acceptance letter, or an official transcript. Applications that fail to meet these requirements will be disqualified.
- One application per person
- Video entries must be in English
- All content must be original
- Provide enrollment verification, acceptance letter, or transcript
History of the Award
History of the Award: Since 2017, the CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship has awarded more than $30,000 to 23 students. The program combines financial assistance with yearly themes that promote financial literacy and goal-oriented saving. Past winners have demonstrated a range of effective, real-world budgeting strategies. The scholarship aims to both alleviate cost barriers and encourage long-term financial planning among students.
- Established in 2017
- More than $30,000 awarded to date
- 23 recipients so far
- Annual thematic prompts to promote financial literacy