Rising Stars: Student Grantee Video Contest - Win up to $300!

Calling all Irving Institute student grant recipients!
Share your journey and impact with the world in our social media video contest! 

🌟Compete for the chance to win up to $300! 🌟

🗓️Submissions Due Sunday, April 6, 2025, 11:59PM.

Top videos will be used by the Irving Institute to promote our student grant program via our website, social media, and promotional emails.

How to Enter:

• Create a short, engaging video (90 seconds max) that captures your grant experience. Showcase your unique journey and the difference the Irving Institute grant has made in your life.
• Focus on Clarity, Creativity, and Appeal. Your video should clearly describe your project/experience, creatively highlight the impact of your journey on you and in the field/organization in which you worked, and resonate with diverse fellow students, alumni, and other members of the Dartmouth community.
• Submit your video by Sunday, April 6, 2025, 11:59PM.
  • Optional pre-submission coaching available February 17th through March 25th 2025
    • Contact Claire Shaw -- Claire.Hester.Shaw [at] dartmouth.edu -- with questions

Technical Specifications:

• Length: 60-90 seconds 
• Format: MP4 or MOV
• Resolution: Minimum 1080p x 1350p
• Video must be shot in portrait format (9:16 Aspect Ratio)  x 130
• File Size: Max 4GB

Judging Criteria:

• Clarity of Description: How well do you convey your grant experience and its impact on your academic or professional interests?
• Creativity in Presentation: Is your video original, engaging, and/or visually appealing?
• Audience Appeal: Does it inspire other students and captivate diverse audiences?

Three winners will be selected:
🏆 1st Place: $300
🎖️ Two Runners-Up: $150 each  

💡Ready to shine? Submit your video to Claire Shaw -- Claire.Hester.Shaw [at] dartmouth.edu -- by 11:59PM April 6, 2025 and let your story inspire others! 

Good luck to all participants! 🌟