FAQ’s
When will the scholarship funds be available for use?
Funds will be available for use in the Fall Semester 2008. Funds can be applied retroactively, to cover previously completed semesters.
Can I apply if I am in high school or community college?
Yes, as long as you can provide proof that you will be enrolled in a full time Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program in the Fall Semester 2008.
Can I apply if I am an international student?
Yes. As long as you are attending an accredited United States College or University in one of the 50 United States, you may apply. US Citizenship is not required.
I am a college freshman who will not have an official transcript before the deadline. What should I submit?
If you will not have an official transcript by the application deadline because you are completing your first semester, you can submit an unofficial transcript. Your financial aid/ scholarship office should be able to help you with this. If you submit your application with an unofficial transcript and you are one of the three $5,000 scholarship finalists or $10,000 scholarship winner, we will ask you to submit an official transcript before awarding the funds.
What should be included in the letter of referral?
We do not have a specific format for the letter of referral, but it should be an endorsement from your instructor stating why you are the best candidate to receive a Blade Your Ride Scholarship. It should also address why he or she has that opinion of you.
Where can I find an application?
We do not have an application document that needs to be filled out and submitted. Please see How To Apply for complete application details.
Can applications be mailed?
No. Applications must be submitted through e-mail only. Please see How To Apply for complete application details.
Can my webcast style be animated?
Yes. Your webcast can be in any style you wish. The more creative, the better!
Will award notification e-mails be sent to all applicants whether or not they are selected?
Yes. Award notification e-mails will be sent to everyone who applied for the Blade Your Ride Scholarship. If you are not one of the three $5,000 scholarship recipients, you will be encouraged to visit www.BladeYourRide.com between August 1st and August 15th 2008 and submit your vote for the $10,000 scholarship winning webcast.
I want to do my part to reduce my impact with BLADE and inspire my family and friends to do the same, but I am not eligible for the Blade Your Ride Scholarship. Are there other ways for me to get involved with the Blade Your Ride Campaign?
Yes. We encourage you to enroll in our Blade Your Ride Referral Program. We developed this program to reward enthusiastic supporters of BLADE for spreading the word in their communities.
Here’s how it works: When you enroll in the program, you will create your own referral number to share with friends, faculty, etc. At that time we will send you a Blade Your Ride Visa gift card, which can be used like a credit card anywhere Visa is accepted. Each time someone you know purchases a BLADE with your referral number, we will deposit $20 onto your card. You can use it for gas, food, books, supplies, etc. instantly.
The Blade Your Ride Referral Program is a great way for you to use the knowledge you have gained about BLADE to make money while you make an impact on the global climate crisis. It is a win/win for environmentally passionate college students like yourselves.
Complete details about the Blade Your Ride Referral Program are available at http://www.BladeYourRide.com/blade-referral-program.html
New ideas for getting involved are in development every day. Please contact us with yours at Ashley@BladeYourRide.com.
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