Young Jeezy and
his label Corporate Thugz Entertainment are putting local Atlanta high school
students to the test by offering a $1,000 scholarship to one lucky winner of an
essay contest. The
rapper announced the "What Inspires You" Essay contest, in honor of
his upcoming sophomore release The Inspiration. High School students in the metro
Atlanta area can participate by submitting a 300 word or less essay explaining
where their daily inspiration comes from. The
grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship, an autographed CD and poster
and a pizza party for the winner’s entire senior class. CTE,
which was launched in 1998 with partner Demetrius "Kinky B" Ellerbee,
is also involving local Atlanta businesses that will provide goods and services
to give the lucky winner the "ultimate Jeezy treatment."Young
Jeezy will personally deliver the grand prize to the winning student’s school.
To enter
the "What Inspires You" essay contest, mail an essay to Corporate Thugz
Ent. Be sure to include your name, return address and telephone number. Students
can also email: inspiration@corporatethugzent.com.All
entries must be postmarked by December 4th and the winner will be selected and
notified by December 8.Young
Jeezy’s The Inspiration hits stores December 12 on Corporate Thugz Entertainment/Def
Jam.