With the Quicken Loans Scholarship Essay Contest, we’re giving away $2,500 in cash to put toward tuition costs.

You can enter by writing a blog post for the Quicken Loans Zing Blog, which specializes in home, money and lifestyle topics. Write a 700- to 1,500-word article on the topic below and submit it to ZingScholarships@quickenloans.com. Please include the following:

• Full Name
• Phone Number
• Date of Birth
• College/University
• Address of College/University

Blog Topic:

How to Budget as a College Student: Budgeting can be a challenge at any time in life, but it can be especially difficult for college students. Discuss pro tips, interview financial experts, give budgeting advice – the sky’s the limit! The purpose of this blog is to educate your readers in a conversational and practical way. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out some of our personal finance blog posts on the Zing Blog.

Contest Entry Period: May 2, 2017 at 10:00 am – November 30, 2017 at 11:59 pm ET

Contest Renews Per Semester: Next Scholarship Essay Contest begins December 1, 2017!