The Moorhead Public Service Commission is asking students to create a five- to seven-minute video presentation with the theme "Conserving Electricity is Easier Than You Think." Students are encouraged to tap into their creativity to show the residents of Moorhead how they can save money on their electric bill and help preserve our environment through the simple act of conservation.

Applicants may apply as an individual or as a team of two. The Moorhead Public Service Commission will award $1,000 to the first place winner and $500 to the second place winner. For team entries, the scholarship will be distributed evenly between the two team members. Guidelines for this contest are listed below. Deadline for submission to MPS is April 30, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. Click here to download the official entry form.

Complete Video Scholarship Rules:

• Theme: "Conserving Electricity is Easier than you Think"
• Video Criteria:
  • Videos may be submitted as a DVD or a computer video file on a CD-R (.WMV or .MOV file formats only).
  • Videos must be student originals, 5 to 7 minutes in length, and must abide by all applicable copyright laws.
  • Students are reminded to credit all sources and individuals who assisted in any step of the process (filming, editing, producing, etc.).
  • Students may submit their videos as an individual or a team of no more than two. Team winners will split the scholarship evenly between the two team members.
  • Slideshow, video/film documentary, or animated videos will be accepted.
• Eligibility: Must be a 2010 graduating senior planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution that is, or has as a legal guardian, a customer of Moorhead Public Service (MPS). You are not eligible to enter this contest if your legal guardian is an MPS employee or a Moorhead Public Service Commissioner.
• Prizes: First place (1 winner): $1,000; second place (1 winner): $500.
• Deadline: Video must be submitted to MPS by 4:30 p.m. on April 30, 2010.
• Resources: Possible resources include www.mpsutility.com, www.mmua.org, www.appanet.org, or www.energystar.gov, along with several other on-line or printed materials.
• Award Payment: Award checks will be payable to both the contest winner and their respective accredited post-secondary institution upon receipt of a fee statement for the school.
• Video Release: All submitted videos become the property of MPS upon submission. The submitter retains the rights to use the video. MPS reserves the right to use the videos for promotional purposes and a video credit will be given.

Submit your video, cover letter, and this completed form to MPS on or before April 30, 2010, at 4:30 p.m.

Mail to:
Moorhead Public Service
P.O. Box 779
Moorhead, MN 56561-0779

Or deliver in person to MPS' office on second floor of Moorhead City Hall (500 Center Avenue).