Trek for Tuition – Scholarship event

Overview

A chance to win a $2,000 scholarship!

Compete to win a scholarship toward summer tuition.  Grand prize is $2,000, second place is $1,000 and third place is $500. The Trek will take place on May 23, 2012 starting at 3:30 p.m. in the MU Quad. It's a challenge competition similar to a scavenger hunt (no athletic ability required). Competitors will have one hour to complete as many challenges as possible. The first, second and third place winners receive a scholarship toward summer on-campus, credit courses. Register now! 

Trek details  

• Anyone 18 or older may participate.
• Trek happens rain or shine.
• Each competitor gets a free T-shirt, which he or she must wear during the competition.
• All winnings must be applied to on-campus classes being taken during summer 2012.
• Space is limited to the first 100 registrants (after that a waitlist is formed).
• Trek begins at 3:30 p.m. at the MU front steps at the Quad on May 23.
• All registered competitors must check in at the Summer Session booth located in the MU Quad by 3:00 p.m. If late, registered competitor spots open up to students who are on the waitlist. Check-in booth opens at 2:15 p.m.
• Competitors have ONE HOUR to complete as many tasks as possible and return to the starting point. Anyone who is late is disqualified.
• Trek tasks are all on campus - no need to drive or go off campus.
• Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made to OSU Summer Session at 541-737-1470 by May 9.

 Rules of the Trek  

• Be fair and friendly, and no cheating or sabotaging other competitors. Summer Session and Ecampus staff will be monitoring the Trek.
• You must compete as an individual ... no teams.
• Students who need special accommodations due to a disability, please notify Summer Session staff no later than May 9.
• Safety is important. Please conduct yourself in a manner that keeps you safe and those around you safe. 
• Please be respectful during the Trek, especially when entering OSU buildings or facilities. Don't interrupt regular operations or classes.
• Do not break any laws! You and you alone will be responsible for any actions you commit during the Trek.
• By participating in the Trek, you give permission for OSU Summer Session to take photos/videos of you and use them in future promotional, information materials.
• Summer Session staff determines official winners.  All decisions are final. No exceptions.
• In the event of a tie or multiple ties - Summer Session staff will provide a tie-breaking task.  

Registration

Registration for the Trek will open on April 25. 

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