University of Minnesota to host 'Driven to Discover' video contest

The University of Minnesota unveiled a video contest for U of M, Twin Cities undergraduate students that asks them to submit a video of up to 30 seconds showing how they are “Driven to Discover."

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (11/16/2011) —Today the University of Minnesota unveiled a video contest, running November 16-December 28, for U of M, Twin Cities undergraduate students that asks them to submit a video of up to 30 seconds showing how they are “Driven to Discover."

In total, the contest will award $30,000 in scholarship assistance to 16 students, based on the total number of “likes” on the official University of Minnesota Facebook page.

The video contest is another facet of the university’s successful “Driven to Discover” marketing campaign which highlights the distinct experience students receive when they attend the U of M. This experience includes exposure to world-class faculty and a wide array of learning opportunities to make their own self-discoveries, be they new solar systems, cures for diseases or an untold form of dance.

“I’m pleased we are able to encourage our students to think about their college experience creatively and reward their originality and enthusiasm with a scholarship,” said Bob McMaster, vice provost and dean of undergraduate education. “Our students represent some of the best and brightest in Minnesota and I look forward to seeing what they are Driven to Discover at the U of M.”

Video submissions will be accepted at http://discover.umn.edu. Facebook voting will begin Jan. 3 and conclude Jan. 17. Two grand prize winners will be awarded $5,000 scholarships; four $2,500 and 10 $1,000 scholarships will also be awarded.

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