AUSTIN, Texas – In the latest twist on a social networking promotion, University FCU is challenging college students through an online video contest and social media campaign to prove how far they can stretch the dollar–twenty dollars to be exact--during these tough economic times.
The first place winner will receive a $500 VISA gift card, second place will receive a $300 VISA gift card and third place will receive a $100 VISA gift card.
To participate students must record creative ways to make $20.09 last as long as possible and post their videos, which must be between 30 second and three minutes long, on YouTube at the credit union’s twenty09challenge.com site or University FCU Facebook page.
Entries–whether it’s purchasing dorm room decorations, stocking the mini-fridge or enjoying a night out on the town--will be judged solely on how creatively the students spend their money and how inspiring their actions are to others.
The contest will run through Sept. 17.
