2026 Summer MacBook Challenge

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Enter For A Chance to Win a Brand New 14″ MacBook Pro

Enter The Scholarship Collective’s Summer MacBook Challenge for your chance to win a brand new 14″ MacBook Pro and discover the tools and support you need to win more scholarships, write powerful essays, and save big on college with our weekly newsletter The Scholarship Collective.

How It Works

  1. Subscribe to The Scholarship Collective newsletter at thescholarshipcollective.com/summer-macbook-challenge and stay subscribed through the entry period (July 1, 2026). THAT’S IT!

    BONUS: You can earn more entries by sharing your unique referral link but not required for entry. Learn How to Get Bonus Entries Here!

    See official guidance in our Referral Program for more details.

Why Enter?

  • Grand Prize: One lucky winner will receive a 14″ MacBook Pro (Apple M5 chip, 16GB Memory, 1TB SSD, Space Black — $1,799 value)

  • Unlimited Chances: Each successful referral = one extra entry. Boost your odds by sharing!

  • No purchase necessary.

  • Open to U.S. residents 18 years old and older or the age of at least 13 with parental consent.

  • Support Team: Questions? Reach out anytime at hello@scholarshipjunkie.com — we’re here to help you maximize your entries.

Key Dates

  • Giveaway opens: May 1, 2026

  • Entries close: July 1, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

  • Winner announced by: July 13, 2026

Questions? Check our the frequently asked questions below and/or contact hello@scholarshipjunkie.com for additional questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Summer MacBook Challenge is a giveaway by The Scholarship Collective. Subscribe to our newsletter or refer friends for more chances to win a 14″ MacBook Pro!

  • The giveaway is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years or older, or over 13 with verified parental or legal guardian consent.

  • Subscribe to The Scholarship Collective at https://www.thescholarshipcollective.com/summer-macbook-challenge. and stay subscribed through July 1, 2026. You can also refer friends for more entries.

  • Yes! As an existing subscriber you are automatically given 1 entry into the challenge. You can also increase your number of entries by referring friends during the entry period. Check the bottom of any newsletter sent during the giveaway period for your unique referral link.

  • There’s no limit! Each successful referral (a friend who subscribes using your link) counts as an additional entry. The more you share, the better your odds.

  • One winner will receive a 14″ MacBook Pro (Apple M5 chip, 16GB Memory, 1TB SSD, Space Black). Approximate retail value: $1,799.00.

  • No purchase is necessary to enter or win the giveaway.

  • The giveaway runs from May 1, 2026, to July 1, 2026 (11:59 PM ET).

  • The winner will be notified by email on or by July 5, 2026. The winner must respond within 5 calendar days to claim the prize.

  • The winner will be publicly announced no later than July 13, 2026!

  • Email us anytime at hello@scholarshipjunkie.com. Our team is here to support you!

  • At the bottom of each newsletter sent during the giveaway period, the number of referrals will be shown at the bottom of the newsletter for you specifically!

  • Personal information is used only to administer the giveaway and in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not sell or share your data with third parties except as required to run the giveaway or by law.

2026 Summer MacBook Challenge Winner

“I am incredibly grateful to have been selected as The Scholarship Collective’s Summer MacBook Challenge winner.  As an engineering student, this MacBook will be a big tool to help me code, do research, and complete coursework. This computer will help me become more efficient with my work. Thank you so much The Scholarship Collective for this opportunity and for investing into my future!” — Brooklyn Luckett

Previous Winner - 2026 Golden Ticket MacBook Challenge Winner

“Receiving a MacBook from The Scholarship Collective is a huge honor and means so much to me. As a college student and future educator, having reliable technology is essential for staying organized and on top of work, so this will truly make a difference in my academic journey!”

— Madison Rhodes

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