4th Annual Essay Contest
WIN A FREE APARTMENT FOR ONE YEAR IN SEATTLE, WA
Framework: To conduct an essay contest with the prize as free use of a one bedroom apartment for one year. Rents have increased quickly in Seattle and it has created a strain on many budgets. We can't ease everyone's housing budget, but hopefully someone's situation could be drastically improved.
Question:
How would a free apartment for one year change your life?
About the Essay: Must be under 350 words, otherwise the topic is purposefully broad. The essays will be reviewed by a selection committee and the winner will be notified via email.
About the Apartment: 1 bedroom apartment located in either Ballard, Magnolia, Wallingford, Greenwood or Queen Anne. It will have wood floors and laundry in the building. It won't be in a shiny new tower, but it will be a clean, comfortable place to live.
2018 Important Dates:
January 1: Question released
January 1-February 28: Essays submitted
April 30: Notification of winner
June 1: Winner moves in!
Eligibility: Must be a legal U.S. Resident at least 18 years of age. Contest winner will complete an application with background check. While there will be no financial or credit evaluation on the application could possibly disqualify an application. Winner must sign a lease.
Deposit: No deposit will be collected. The spirit of this event is to spread goodwill; the essay should screen for an individual to reciprocate.
Utilities: Will be paid by the resident. These include: electricity, water, sewer, garbage, cable, internet, phone.
Pet policy: cats but not dogs. There will be no additional cost or deposit if you have a cat.
*Walls Property Management is facilitating this essay contest thanks to an owner of a building who wishes to remain anonymous.
Q: Once I submit an essay what happens?
A: The essays will be reviewed by an essay committee. The committee will choose 3 possible winners, interview and vet them, and choose 1 final winner.
Q: Who is on the essay committee?
A: The essay committee is comprised of mostly Walls Property Management employees, but other Seattlites have been invited to join.
Q: Do I need to live in Seattle to be eligible for this contest?
A: No, you can live anywhere to submit an essay, just be ready to move to Seattle if you win!
Q: When are the essays due?
A: See all details on the homepage - www.essayforfreeapartment.com
WIN A FREE APARTMENT FOR ONE YEAR IN SEATTLE, WA
Framework: To conduct an essay contest with the prize as free use of a one bedroom apartment for one year. Rents have increased quickly in Seattle and it has created a strain on many budgets. We can't ease everyone's housing budget, but hopefully someone's situation could be drastically improved.
Question:
How would a free apartment for one year change your life?
About the Essay: Must be under 350 words, otherwise the topic is purposefully broad. The essays will be reviewed by a selection committee and the winner will be notified via email.
About the Apartment: 1 bedroom apartment located in either Ballard, Magnolia, Wallingford, Greenwood or Queen Anne. It will have wood floors and laundry in the building. It won't be in a shiny new tower, but it will be a clean, comfortable place to live.
2018 Important Dates:
January 1: Question released
January 1-February 28: Essays submitted
April 30: Notification of winner
June 1: Winner moves in!
Eligibility: Must be a legal U.S. Resident at least 18 years of age. Contest winner will complete an application with background check. While there will be no financial or credit evaluation on the application could possibly disqualify an application. Winner must sign a lease.
Deposit: No deposit will be collected. The spirit of this event is to spread goodwill; the essay should screen for an individual to reciprocate.
Utilities: Will be paid by the resident. These include: electricity, water, sewer, garbage, cable, internet, phone.
Pet policy: cats but not dogs. There will be no additional cost or deposit if you have a cat.
*Walls Property Management is facilitating this essay contest thanks to an owner of a building who wishes to remain anonymous.
Q: Once I submit an essay what happens?
A: The essays will be reviewed by an essay committee. The committee will choose 3 possible winners, interview and vet them, and choose 1 final winner.
Q: Who is on the essay committee?
A: The essay committee is comprised of mostly Walls Property Management employees, but other Seattlites have been invited to join.
Q: Do I need to live in Seattle to be eligible for this contest?
A: No, you can live anywhere to submit an essay, just be ready to move to Seattle if you win!
Q: When are the essays due?
A: See all details on the homepage - www.essayforfreeapartment.com
