Description of Contest
UC Berkeley is a great place to be a student, but it could always be better. Describe a new policy, program, initiative or service that would make it even better. Discuss the roles of faculty, staff, students, and external collaborators in implementing your idea.
Deadline
All submissions are due 5:00 p.m. April 14, 2008. Late entries will not be accepted. All entries should be submitted electronically to improvingstudentlife@gmail.com in HTML, Word, or PDF.
Length
White papers should be 5-10 pages in length, not including appendices.
Prize
A total of $20,000 in cash prizes is available, which will be allocated as follows:
- First Place: $10,000
- Second Place: $5,000
- Third Place: $3,000
- Fourth Place: $2,000
Prizes will only be awarded if there are high-quality submissions.
The cash can be used as scholarships or to support the proposed project or idea (e.g. research, travel, workshops, miscellaneous expenses).
Winners will also be able to post their project on the Big Ideas marketplace, which allows people and organizations to make online donations to support specific student projects and initiatives.
Eligibility
At least one member of the team must be a UC Berkeley undergraduate or graduate student. Multidisciplinary teams are strongly encouraged.
Decisions of the Judges
Decisions of the judges are final and not subject to appeal.
Faculty Advisor
Winners who intend to use the money to support their proposed idea or project will be required to have a faculty advisor. This is not required at the time of submission.
Required Information
The following information must be provided (which does not count against the 5-10 page limit):
Names and brief bios of team members, including major and student status (e.g. undergrad, grad)
Contact information for primary contact.
Whether or not you consent to public, online dissemination of your white paper.
1-2 paragraphs on what your team would do with the money.