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The Go Daddy Scholarship


Name: The Go Daddy Scholarship

Award Amount: $10,000

Information and Eligibility:
The Go Daddy Scholarship is a generous essay-based scholarship program created by web hosting company GoDaddy to support students pursuing undergraduate education. Ten scholarships of $10,000 each are awarded to applicants who demonstrate academic excellence and can clearly articulate how the Internet or Internet technology has played a meaningful role in their academic journey.
Applicants must submit a short essay of 500 words or less addressing the prompt. The scholarship is open to both high-school and college students who meet the academic and testing requirements. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, solid academic standing and a clear understanding of how digital tools have supported their education.
Eligibility criteria include:

  • Academic Requirement: Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Testing Requirement: Must have an ACT score of 18+ or an SAT score of at least 860.
  • Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Residency: Must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (excluding Puerto Rico).
  • Enrollment: Must be entering or currently attending an accredited U.S. college or university in an undergraduate program.

Application Requirements:

  • Submit a 500-word (or less) essay on how the Internet or Internet technology has helped you during your studies.
  • Provide academic transcripts showing GPA and test scores.
  • Complete the official GoDaddy online scholarship application.

Selection Criteria:

  • Quality, clarity and originality of the essay.
  • Academic performance and fulfillment of GPA and test-score thresholds.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the role of Internet technology in education.

Additional Details:

  • Ten scholarships of $10,000 are awarded each year.
  • Awards may be used for tuition, books, fees or other educational expenses.
  • Open only to undergraduate students or incoming freshmen.

Deadline:

  • March

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