I Am First A&S Photo Contest
The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting a photo contest to celebrate our first-generation students during the I AM FIRST Celebration Week!
From November 9-13, students are encouraged to take a photo demonstrating their school spirit/pride. To enter the contest, post your picture to Instagram, follow and tag @kentstatecas, and use the hashtag #iamfirstgen. All participating students will be entered to win a $50 book scholarship!
Additionally, any first-generation Arts & Sciences student is welcome to stop by 105 Bowman Hall during the celebration week between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm to receive a free “Star” trophy to commemorate the occasion.
Rules and guidelines to participate in the photo contest are as follows:
- You must be a first-generation student in the College of Arts & Sciences to participate.
- Your Instagram account must be public in order for us to see your entry
- You must tag and follow @kentstatecas and use the hashtag #iamfirstgen to be entered in the book scholarship drawing.
- Winner will be chosen at random.
- University colors are encouraged but not required.
- Students are welcome to use one of the backgrounds available here, but this is not required.
- Photos illustrating profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, alcohol use, or illegal substances will not be entered.
- Submissions can be entered between Monday, November 9 at 8:00 am until Friday, November 13 at 5:00 pm.
- By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to use the photo for future marketing purposes.
- This contest is not sponsored by or associated with Instagram.
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