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Let’s be honest. Tech moves fast—sometimes too fast. A new iPhone releases, and suddenly last year’s model looks like a fossil. But is upgrading always the smart choice?
SellFoneNow is a platform dedicated to helping consumers make smart decisions about buying and selling personal tech. This year, they are excited to launch the Smart Tech Scholarship, aimed at encouraging students to reflect critically on modern technology habits—particularly around the iPhone upgrade cycle.
The SellFoneNow Smart Tech Scholarship
- Award Amount: CAD $750
- Eligibility: High school seniors (class of 2026) and current undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution.
- Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2026
- Scholarship URL: https://sellfonenow.com/the-sellfonenow-smart-tech-scholarship
Submission Requirements
Please include the following:
- Your full name
- The name of your school and your program of study
- Proof of enrollment (student ID, transcript, or acceptance letter)
- Your essay (attached as a PDF or Word document)
- Your chosen topic (include this in the subject line or email body.
We welcome submissions from all academic backgrounds, and there are no GPA or major restrictions.
Essay Topics (choose one)
Students are invited to submit a 750–1,000 word essay on one of the following prompts:
- “iPhone 13 vs 14 vs 15 vs 16: Breaking the Upgrade Cycle – Why I Sold My iPhone”
- “From iPhone 13 to 16: What Changed, What Didn’t, and Why I Made the Switch”
- “iPhone 13 to 16: Upgrade or Overspend? A Student’s Perspective on Smart Tech Decisions”
- “Sell My iPhone to Buy the Newest Model: Smart Move or Status Symbol?”
- “Camera, Chip, or Hype? What I Learned Comparing iPhone 13, 14, 15, and 16”
You don’t need to be an iPhone expert—but you should have something real to say. Your tone should be conversational but thoughtful, personal but backed by reasoning.
Why We’re Offering This Scholarship
We believe today’s students are not just users of technology—they are some of its most insightful critics. Through this initiative, we hope to encourage thoughtful discussion around consumer behavior, marketing influence, and personal decision-making in a fast-moving digital world.
Thank you for helping us empower the next generation of smart tech thinkers.
Warm regards,
Hamid Benazir
Scholarship Coordinator
SellFoneNow
