Scholarship Description

Have you got love for tap water? Food & Water Watch is challenging college students from around the U.S. to declare their love for tap water –– and get it on film. Breaking the bottled water habit means not only recognizing the health, environmental and economic costs of bottled water but also building renewed confidence in tap water that is safe and affordable. Show your love for tap water by participating in the I Heart Tap Water Video Contest!


The ChallengeTo produce a 30 second to 3 minute video that includes the following three elements:

1. A declaration of your love for tap water

2. Some discussion about bottled water consumption

3. Make the case for why your school or any campus should give up bottled water


The Prize
- Our first place winner will receive a $1,500 award, and his or her video will be featured prominently on the Take Back the Tap website;
- the second place runner–up will receive a $500 prize; and
- the third place winner will receive a Take Back the Tap gift bag.

The winner will be chosen by a panel of prestigious judges, including leaders in environment and film.

The DatesThe contest begins on February 14th, 2008 and submissions will be accepted until April 14th, 2008.

Website Address

http://www.takebackthetap.org/campus/video-contest