Kindness Scholarship
Official Rules

1. Purpose

The TRB Hope Foundation Kindness Scholarship Contest ("Contest") promotes kindness, leadership, and community impact among students. TRB Hope Foundation is a registered Alabama and IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. EIN: 39-3928447

2. Sponsor

TRB Hope Foundation ("Sponsor").

3. Eligibility

• Participating high schools only
• Student must be graduating senior
• Must enroll in accredited institution
• Void where prohibited

4. No Purchase Necessary

No purchase or donation required.

5. Voting & Point System

5A. Scoring Structure

Schools earn points through:

A. Social Media Entries

• Each qualifying Facebook or Instagram post = 5 points
• Must be public and include #ViralKindnessChallenge plus the official school hashtag
• Must depict or describe an act of kindness
• Spam, duplicate, or low-quality entries may be removed

B. Online Voting

• Each verified vote = 1 point (per email address, per day)
• Votes must be submitted through the official voting page
• Duplicate or fraudulent votes may be removed

5B. Fraud Enforcement

Sponsor may:

• Remove fake votes or posts
• Adjust totals after audit
• Disqualify schools or participants

6. Timeline

Ends March 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST.

7. Winning School

Highest verified total points wins.

8. Student Selection

Winning school selects student based on:

• Kindness
• Leadership
• Character
• Community impact

9. Notification & Redemption

School submits selection form (form provided upon winning school notification) to: [email protected]

256-207-8164 call / text with any questions. Redemption packet sent to student after verification.

10. Award Details

• $2,000 total
• $250 per semester ($500/year)
• Paid directly to institution
• Stackable with other aid

11. Disbursement Conditions

• Must remain enrolled
• Enrollment verified each term

12. Conduct & Revocation

Scholarship may be revoked for:

• Criminal behavior
• Misconduct
• False information

13. Minor Consent

Parent/guardian consent required if under 18.

14. Tax Disclaimer

Recipient responsible for any tax implications.

15. Limitation of Liability

Sponsor not responsible for:

• Technical failures
• Invalid votes
• School selection decisions

16. Publicity Release

Permission granted for promotional use.

17. Force Majeure

Sponsor not liable for uncontrollable events.

18. Modification

Sponsor may modify or terminate contest at any time.

19. Governing Law

State of Alabama.

20. Official School Hashtags

21. Contact

256-207-8164 call / text
[email protected]
www.trbhopefoundation.org