Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Shurtape Technologies, LLC.

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Four awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. and Canadian students (excluding Puerto Rico and the province of Quebec).
  2. Must be 14 years of age or older.
  3. Must be a resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Puerto Rico and the province of Quebec).
  4. Must plan to attend a high school prom this spring.
  5. Must not be a resident of Colorado, Maryland, Vermont, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or Quebec.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: The Stuck at Prom Scholarship Program is available to high school students with creativity. Applicants must create and wear an outfit completely made of Duck brand duct tape to a school prom. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older and a resident of the United States or Canada to enter. Interested students can go to www.stuckatprom.com to obtain official contest rules and a registration form. Information is available under the 'Contests' link. Each applicant is required to submit a completed entry form and one color photograph (professional or amateur) of him or herself in prom attire; the applicant's full name, address, telephone number, email address (if applicable) and age/grade level, and the name of the closest major city to the individual's hometown; a release form and, if any entrant is a minor (under 18 years of age), that individual's parent or guardian; and the name, address, and telephone number of the high school, or home school association, which is hosting the prom, and the date the prom was held. The complete entry must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on the deadline date. If the students cannot scan and upload their signed release forms online, those forms must be faxed to the number provided. Students may also mail their entry information to the address provided. Entries postmarked after the deadline date will not be accepted.

Application requirements for the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest are:

  • Application form
  • Photo of duct tape art work
Additional Information: During the Judging Period, all eligible Contest Entries in the Dress Category and Tux Category, respectively, will be judged by a panel of expert judges (the “Judges”) based on the following criteria: Workmanship - 20% Workmanship is judged based on the quality, neatness and attention to detail given in creating the outfits and accessories. Originality - 20% Originality is judged based on the uniqueness, inventiveness, creativity and original thought of the outfits and accessories. Use of Colors - 20% Use of Colors is judged based on the combination, integration and harmony of colors used to create the outfits and accessories. Accessories - 20% Accessories are judged based on the creativity and use in accentuating and completing the outfits. Use of Duck® Brand Duct Tape - 20% Use of Duck Tape® is judged based on the specific tapes and other materials used to construct the pieces of the outfits and accessories.

Award Amount: 2 Grand prize winners will receive $10,000 and 2 runner ups will receive $500 each   The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $20,100.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, July 31

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, July 31

All submissions and supporting materials must be submitted by the listed deadline. No incomplete/late submissions will be accepted.
About Shurtape Technologies, LLC.:
Contact Information: Michelle Heffner, Internet Product Information Manager
Address: Stuck at Prom Contest 32150 Just Imagine Drive Avon, Ohio 44011-1355
Email: prom@ducktapeclub.com , prom@ducktapeclub.com

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