CouponBirds Help To Save Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by CouponBirds
Description
CouponBirds’ Help to Save Scholarship supports high school and college students by offering targeted financial assistance tied to a creative video contest. The program asks applicants to produce a short, student-focused video that demonstrates practical money-saving strategies. Winners are selected for their creativity and usefulness of tips, and funds are intended to reduce educational financial strain. The award is presented annually as part of CouponBirds’ student outreach efforts.
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- A scholarship program tied to a creativity-focused video contest.
- Designed to help students reduce education-related financial stress.
- Winners chosen for creative, practical money-saving tips.
- Run annually by CouponBirds.
Award Value
The scholarship total is distributed across two prize levels for five winners. One First Prize winner receives $1,000, and four Second Prize winners receive $500 each. Awards must be applied toward legitimate educational expenses such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, or other course-related costs. Payment is intended to support the recipient’s current or upcoming academic term.
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- One First Prize: $1,000.
- Four Second Prizes: $500 each.
- Funds must be used for education-related expenses.
- Awards support tuition, books, supplies, and similar costs.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to high school and college students who meet specific age, enrollment, and location criteria. High school applicants must be at least 15 years old and provide an enrollment certificate; college applicants must be 18 or older and show an acceptance letter or enrollment documentation from an accredited institution. Applicants must be studying in the U.S. or Canada during the 2024–2025 academic year and present proof of enrollment. Submissions must be original, in English, and limited to one application per person; entries are subject to the official rules and void where prohibited.
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- Open to high school (15+) and college (18+) students with proof of enrollment.
- Must be studying in the U.S. or Canada during the 2024–2025 academic year.
- Submissions must be original, in English, and one entry per person.
- Subject to official rules and void where prohibited by law.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete four specific actions to be eligible: create and publish a video, follow CouponBirds on social media, share the video on social media, and submit the online application with links. The video should run about 2–3 minutes (no longer than 5 minutes), address “Money-Saving Secrets for Students,” be uploaded to YouTube, and include a simple description. Applicants must follow CouponBirds on X and Facebook and include the YouTube and social post links in the application form. All four steps must be completed before submitting the application.
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- Create a 2–3 minute (max 5) YouTube video on student money-saving tips.
- Follow CouponBirds on X and Facebook.
- Share the video on your social channels and include the link(s) in the form.
- Complete and submit the online application with required links.
Application Timeline
The application deadline is fixed and must be observed precisely; late or incomplete submissions are disqualified. For the 2025 cycle, all applications must be received by October 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Applicants should prepare materials well in advance to ensure proof of enrollment and social links are ready at submission time. Check the official rules for any updates to future cycles and deadlines.
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- Deadline for 2025: October 10, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. PT.
- Late or incomplete applications are not accepted.
- Prepare enrollment proof and social links before applying.
- Refer to official rules for future deadline changes.
Notification and Winner Requirements
Selected winners will be contacted by email and must respond promptly to secure their award. The potential winner must reply to scholarship@couponbirds.com within seven business days and, where required, submit an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release. Failure to respond or provide requested documents within seven business days will result in disqualification and the award being given to the next-highest scoring applicant from the same application period. Winners should be prepared to supply additional verification and comply with any administrative requirements.
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- Winners notified by email and must reply within seven business days.
- Required documentation may include an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release.
- Failure to meet response or documentation deadlines leads to disqualification.
- Alternates are selected from the next-highest scoring applicants.
History of the Award
CouponBirds created the Help to Save Scholarship to combine financial aid with practical financial-literacy outreach for students. The award encourages young people to share actionable money-saving strategies while benefiting from direct educational support. By tying the scholarship to a creative medium, the program promotes peer-to-peer learning and elevates real-world tips that can help other students manage expenses. The scholarship reflects CouponBirds’ ongoing commitment to supporting students’ academic success.
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- Established to pair financial support with financial-literacy promotion.
- Encourages peer-to-peer sharing of practical money-saving tips.
- Uses a creative video format to engage student audiences.
- Aligns with CouponBirds’ student support initiatives.