The SellFoneNow Smart Tech Scholarship

CAD $750 for Students in the U.S. and Canada Who Think Before They Upgrade

Let’s be honest. Tech moves fast—sometimes too fast. A new phone releases, and suddenly last year’s model looks like a fossil. But is upgrading always the smart choice?

At SellFoneNow, we’re used to asking tough questions about value, timing, and tech habits. This year, we’re turning the conversation over to students—because when it comes to making savvy choices around personal tech, nobody navigates it like the people living on student budgets.

That’s why we’re offering a CAD $750 scholarship to one thoughtful student in the U.S. or Canada. Your task? Write an essay that explores the iPhone upgrade cycle from your own perspective—what it means, what it costs, and what you’ve learned from being in the middle of it.

This isn’t about marketing. It’s about making sense of modern technology culture and rewarding smart thinking.

Key Details

• Scholarship Name: SellFoneNow Smart Tech Scholarship
  
• Amount: CAD $750
  
• Open to: Students in the United States and Canada
  
• Application Open: July 1, 2025
  
• Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
  
• Winner Announced: July 15, 2026
  
• Submission Email: [email protected]
  

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is open to:

• High school seniors who plan to attend college or university by Fall 2026
  
• Current undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution
  
• Students from any field of study—technology, economics, marketing, literature, business, or even film. If you’ve got insight, you qualify.
  

No GPA requirements. No drawn-out application forms. We just want your brain on paper.

What You’ll Write About

You can choose one of the five topics listed below. Each one touches on the broader theme of iPhone upgrades and decision-making. Interpret the topic your way. Share experience. Back it with logic or research. Keep it sharp, fresh, and relevant.

Choose One Topic:

• “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”
  

Guidelines:

• Word Count: 750–1,000 words
  
• File Format: PDF or Word document (.doc or .docx)
  
• Tone: Conversational but thoughtful. Personal but backed by reasoning.
  

You don’t need to be an iPhone expert—but you should have something real to say. Maybe you’re the person who upgrades every year. Maybe you’ve held on to your iPhone 12 with cracked glass and no shame. Either way, we want your take.

How to Submit

All submissions must be emailed to:
📩 [email protected]

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)
  

Deadline: All entries must be received by June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

How the Winner Will Be Chosen

Our review panel is made up of internal team members at SellFoneNow with backgrounds in tech, education, and marketing. We’ll judge submissions based on:

• Relevance to the topic
  
• Originality and insight
  
• Clear structure and expression
  
• Critical thinking—did you actually reflect on your tech choices?
  

We’re not looking for essays filled with jargon or buzzwords. We want thoughtfulness, not hype.

The winning essay will be announced on July 15, 2026, and published (with permission) on SellFoneNow.com. The winner will be contacted via email.

Why Are We Doing This?

We run a business built around buying, selling, and understanding smartphones—but we also care about how people use them. Technology culture has a way of shaping behavior before people even notice it’s happening. That’s why it’s important to stop, ask questions, and analyze what’s driving our choices.

This scholarship is our way of encouraging that kind of reflection. Not just because it’s good writing—but because it’s smart decision-making. And that’s exactly what we believe students today are capable of: not just keeping up with the newest gadgets, but thinking critically about what they mean.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever stared at an iPhone keynote and thought, “Wait… didn’t they already do this?” — this scholarship might be for you.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your tech habits are shaped by need, status, or something in between—this is your moment to unpack that.

And if you’ve sold your old phone, skipped the newest model, or been caught in the upgrade loop before, you’ve already got material.

We’re looking forward to reading your story. Write it well.