Microsoft Money Offers $25,000 in College Scholarships

Posted on November 19, 1997

Recognizing that college costs are continuing to rise and that students can benefit from using personal finance software, Microsoft(R) Money 98 personal finance management software is working with FastWEB, the largest free Internet scholarship search service, to offer 10 students the chance to win a $2,500 scholarship via the Internet.

The Money 98 Scholarship Contest is a contest of skill in which students who are 18 or older and enrolled full time at an accredited college or university submit an essay of no more than 500 words on the importance of maintaining financial stability during college and how they believe Money 98 Financial Suite can help them make smart financial decisions.

In addition to writing the essay, the students must answer five Microsoft Money 98 Financial Suite product-related questions. All online entries must be received by midnight on Dec. 31, 1997; winners will be notified by e-mail as well as regular mail. Additionally, a list of winners will be posted to the Microsoft Money Web site on or about Jan. 31, 1998. To participate, students should start by visiting the Microsoft Money Web site student forum at http://www.microsoft.com/money/fastweb/, download the free trial version of Money 98 Financial Suite (connect-time charges may apply) and follow the contest directions. Once all elements are completed, students can visit the FastWEB Web site (http://www.fastweb.com/) and complete a free scholarship search. Then, they should set up a private mailbox and fill out an electronic personal profile. They will find a list of scholarships to apply for in their FastWEB mailbox, including the Microsoft Money 98 Scholarship Contest application. For complete contest rules, visit http://www.microsoft.com/money/fastweb/guide.htm.