Apartment Guide Announces Winners of First Semi-Annual College Scholarship Contest

ATLANTA, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Apartment Guide is pleased to announce that Jessica Reck of Sarasota, FL, and Danielle Sprunger of Fort Bragg, NC, are the recipients of the first-ever Apartment Guide Scholarship Contest. Jessica and Danielle will each receive $2,500 to help offset education-related expenses. Prize money can be used to pay for housing, books, tuition, study-abroad or other education-related expenses for the upcoming Spring 2019 semester. Jessica is a first-year student at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL, and Danielle is a senior online student at American Military University.

"I'm a film major, so the video component of the contest was a fun, creative outlet for me, especially since I'm so focused on core class requirements," said freshman Jessica Reck. "Winning the Apartment Guide Scholarship means I have an extra financial cushion so I don't have to take out as many loans. That means a lot."

"Being enrolled in school while my husband was deployed has been a great distraction for me," said military wife Danielle Sprunger. "And winning the Apartment Guide Scholarship eases a financial burden so I can focus on my studies and work toward pursuing new opportunities for me and my family. I'm so grateful."

Acknowledging the challenge Americans face in paying for a college education, Apartment Guide launched the scholarship contest in September 2018. As part of the application process, entrants were asked to submit a 500-600 word essay on the topic "What makes a home home?". The nation-wide field was narrowed to nine finalists who were given two weeks to create a one-to-three minute video to accompany their essays. The finalists' essays and companion videos were posted on ApartmentGuide.com and winners were chosen based on popular vote and judging criteria. Winning essays and videos can be found here.

"The videos were heartfelt and moving," said Joey Campbell, Apartment Guide's Director of Content. "The contest was a great reminder that what we do every day to help people find and enjoy their ideal home is meaningful and important."

The scholarship for Fall 2019 will open shortly on apartmentguide.com.

About Apartment Guide
Apartment Guide was a rental industry leader long before its website debut 20 years ago. This trusted legacy brand - now part of the RentPath family of digital brands - has a team of editors and experts who help make every stage of the rental journey easier. From hot tips and cool hacks to helpful articles and videos, Apartment Guide creates content that empowers renters by boosting their knowledge and confidence. The Apartment Guide website  also contains apartment listings across the United States, including in college destinations.

About RentPath
RentPath is a leading digital marketing solutions company, that empowers millions nationwide to find apartments and houses for rent. Through its brands, RentPath continues to simplify the apartment search experience while driving quality advertiser leads that result in occupancies and a high return on investment. With powerful online and mobile solutions that provide prospective renters with the information and tools they need, RentPath connects consumers with a home that reflects their personal lifestyles.

RentPath helps people navigate the rental journey by providing a delightful, stress-free experience so that all renters find and enjoy their ideal home.

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Rebecca Green
Content editor
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413-262-7921

Misty Skedgell
Communications
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SOURCE Apartment Guide

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