Description:
Young people spend an average of 7.5 hours a day consuming media—and this doesn’t include computer use for schoolwork—according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. With technology always at the ready at your fingertips, it can be a challenge to unplug. But taking a break from technology is healthy for both the mind and body. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time.
Requirements:
- Must be U.S. citizen and/or permanent resident who is a high school student, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Essay
- Home schooled students are also eligible
More Details:
https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship
Application Details:
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Essay prompt:
Instead of spending time with technology, I’d rather… (140-character statement)
Selection Process:
Finalists are selected based on the content of the first essay.
10 finalists are asked to submit an essay of 500 to 1,000 words expanding on the same topic.
The winner is selected based on that essay’s content and creativity.
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