Future of Privacy Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN, a leading VPN provider, is inviting entries for its annual Future of Privacy Scholarship essay contest. Stand a chance to win a cash prize of $5,000.
Participation Guidelines
Participate in the scholarship competition by crafting an essay in response to the 2022 ExpressVPN Future of Privacy Scholarship question:
How would you ensure a free, open, and safe metaverse if you were tasked with creating its rules?
Your essay should range between 600 and 800 words. The deadline for submission is September 15, 2022.
Scholarship Prize Details
The 2022 scholarship winner will be awarded a $5,000 cash prize along with a one-year subscription to ExpressVPN.
Additionally, ExpressVPN will choose five other participants as runners-up, who will each receive a one-year ExpressVPN subscription.
Evaluation Criteria
Essays will be evaluated based on the clarity and completeness of their arguments and theses. Although we appreciate unique writing styles and personality, remember that this is not a creative writing task. To be considered, responses must clearly address the prompt.
Why Should You Participate?
You stand a chance to win $5,000.
The winner will gain exposure on various communication platforms, which can enhance their résumé, especially for those pursuing a career in journalism, law, computer science, or any related field.
This is your chance to contribute to the ongoing discussions about encryption, digital rights, internet privacy, and the battle against censorship.
Eligibility and Rules for Submission:
A) Essays should be written in English.
B) Applicants must be currently enrolled in a high school, undergraduate school, or graduate school anywhere in the world.
C) There are no restrictions on age or nationality.
D) Each student is allowed only one entry. Multiple entries from the same student will be ignored.
E) Essays must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time (U.S.), on September 15, 2022.
F) The winner will be announced by the end of October 2022. The prize will be transferred via international wire transfer. The winner will need to provide their bank details to facilitate the transfer.
G) The winner must provide a valid ID and proof of enrollment in a high school, undergraduate school, or graduate school.
H) ExpressVPN employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate in this contest.
I) All entries become the property of ExpressVPN. The winner consents to ExpressVPN publishing or printing their name and essay.
J) Winners will be responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes.
K) The prize will be paid in United States dollars (USD).
L) ExpressVPN's decision will be final in case of any disputes arising from this program.