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Scholarship Video Contest: “One Planet, Many People” Hosted by Population Media Center
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A scholarship video contest titled “One Planet, Many People” by the Population Media Center (PMC) shall offer a total of $20,000 in scholarships for its winners.
For the competition, PMC requires students to create a short video timed at 60 seconds or less that explores how a growing human population may cause problems for humanity and our planet.
Winners of the said contest will consequently receive scholarship money to cover tuition costs as they complete their undergraduate studies. However, the amount will be sent directly to the undergraduate colleges where the winners plan on attending.
In total, PMC will award four scholarships worth $2,000 each and twelve scholarships worth $1,000 each.
**Contest submission timeline: March 15, 2021 until July 15, 2021**
Population Media Center raises awareness and action on reproductive health, girls’ education, and environmental sustainability. **\| Photo by [Markus Spiske](https://www.pexels.com/@markusspiske?utm_content=attributionCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pexels) from [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/photo/climate-sign-outside-blur-2990644/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pexels)**
## **What is Population Media Center?**
PMC is a nonprofit working to help build a sustainable planet with equal rights for all by creating hit entertainment that changes lives. In addition, they work on critical issues such as reproductive health, girls’ education, and environmental sustainability.
Through their work, Population Media Center has impacted more than 500 million people in more than 50 countries across the globe.
## **Eligibility Requirements for the Scholarship Video Contest**
Contestants must be high school seniors or college undergraduates who will attend college in 2021 or 2022. Adults planning to return to school are also welcome. Students of all nationalities are welcome to participate. They may also choose to form a team and submit a video together.
Additionally, students who have previously joined the competition are allowed to enter again, as long as they submit new content.
Please do note that professional assistance is not allowed for the scholarship video contest. As such, PMC will be requesting the competition winners to certify that they did not use professional assistance to complete their video.
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[One Planet, Many People](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92OA7Bp_GGQ) [Stacy Ayraud](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu6C9OWODT5PdfDql_6IVjg)
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A $1,000 scholarship prize-winning entry from Stacy Ayraud, attending Samuel Merritt University.
## **One Planet, Many People Contest Rules**
### Video Submission
Video entries for the scholarship contest should be uploaded to YouTube. Prior to submission, the contestant must have already completed the official [online entry form](https://www.populationmedia.org/about-us/video-contest/entry-form/).
On another note, the entrants should save a personal copy of the submitted video and be certain that the video is not “privacy protected” so that it can be viewed by PMC’s judges and other audiences. In turn, the contest videos will be judged solely on their content in the English language.
### Contest Video Length and Title Screen
Videos should not exceed 60 seconds in length, including the title screen. Furthermore, video submissions should include a brief title screen that contains the contest title “One Planet, Many People”. The contest must also enter their name and a separate official title of the video.
A $1,000 scholarship prize-winning entry from Isabella Duccini, attending University of Northern Iowa.
### Video Equipment
Scholarship video entries may be produced on any equipment available to the student. This includes cell phones, video cameras, and computers. The output may be in color or black and white, with or without sound, and with or without animation.
### Judging
Winners of the scholarship video contest will be selected by a panel of judges named by PMC. Some entries will also be selected for public viewing, and one of the $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to the submission which receives the most views on the PMC website.
**\[ [SEE MORE 2020 WINNERS HERE](https://www.populationmedia.org/about-us/video-contest/2020-video-contest-winners/)\]**
For full details, please visit PMC’s One Planet, Many People Scholarship Video [Contest Rules](https://www.populationmedia.org/about-us/video-contest/video-contest-rules/). Further questions not covered within the [FAQs page](https://www.populationmedia.org/about-us/video-contest/video-contest-faq-tips/) and contest rules should be [directed to the video contest coordinators](https://www.populationmedia.org/about-us/video-contest/).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Undergraduate level
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Standardised test scores where required (SAT or ACT for many U.S. universities)
- Secondary-school leaving certificate (WAEC, KCSE, NSC, EGSECE or equivalent)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Scholarship Video Contest: “One Planet, Many People” Hosted by Population Media Center?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Undergraduate level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the Scholarship Video Contest: “One Planet, Many People” Hosted by Population Media Center fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.