What is the D.R.E.A.M Program? Back to top
The D.R.E.A.M program is a scholarship, funded by Dream Route Apparel©, to provide supplemental assistance for students pursuing a higher education. The mission of the brand is to encourage all people to pursue their dream career and stylize the ambition that drives them forward. By identifying current customers that are currently enrolled as students, we aim to provide monetary assistance that will help the young visionaries achieve their dreams.
How it Works? Back to top
A percentage of annual sales from Dream Route Apparel will be allocated to this program and awarded semi-annually on chosen dates to be announced via social media. Therefore, it is important you remain connected by following the Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages and regularly checking the website www.thedreamroute.com.
Enrollment into the D.R.E.A.M Program is easy!
A) Visit www.thedreamroute.com, go to the online store, and purchase your desired item(s).
1. BEFORE you checkout, make sure to enter "DREAM Program" in the comment section.
2. After completion of your purchase, be sure to record your DR invoice number (record every purchase).
3. Download the D.R.E.A.M. Program Application. Here you will need to provide some personal information and also your DR invoice number(s).
*The application requires a 250-word essay on the applicant's dream career and how he/she is actively pursuing it.
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B) Visit authorized retailer to make your desired purchase.
1. Make copy of purchase receipt to send in with application showing at least one Dream Route Apparel purchase.
2. Visit www.TheDreamRoute.com to download the D.R.E.A.M. Program Application. Here you will need to provide some personal information.
*The application requires a 250-word essay on the applicant's dream career and how he/she is actively pursuing it.
Eligibility for the program for Fall begins Jan 1 of the year and applications admissions will close during July. The winner will be announced before the Fall semester begins.
Eligibility for the program for Spring begins Aug 1 of the year and applications admissions will close during December. The winner will be announced before the Spring Semester begins.
It is important to note the following:
- All purchases come with an invoice number/receipt and you must record this information every time you make a purchase, as it will be cross-referenced upon consideration for eligibility.
- Each purchase allows for an increased chance of winning the award by adding one additional entry into the database to be chosen.
- Only two awards per academic calendar year will be awarded: One student for the Fall Semester, one student for the Spring Semester.
- If you were not selected, your application and DR invoice number(s) remain valid until the end of the academic calendar year.
- Everyone will be given the opportunity to reapply at the beginning of the following calendar year.
Official Rules for D.R.E.A.M Program Back to top
Participation constitutes acceptance of these rules. Twice a year, a different program recipient will be awarded a scholarship as a contribution to the costs related to his/her academic studies. From all valid entries submitted, a program recipient will be selected. The potential program recipient will be required to submit a brief application providing the following information:
- Personal Information (Full name, DOB, Address, Contact information)
- Social media account names (Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter)
- Proof of enrollment at a higher education institute. (Ex. Proof of enrollment Statement, Unofficial Transcript)
- DR Invoice numbers for valid purchases within the applicable admission period
- Minimum 250 word write up detailing the applicant's dream route and aspirations.
(View DREAM Program application for more information on essay.)
Additionally, the potential program recipient will be required to take a picture of himself/herself wearing one of his/her DR Apparel purchases and tag @TheDreamRoute. See "Publicity", pg. 8
If any of these requirements are not fulfilled, the applicant will not be considered and an alternate potential program recipient will be chosen.
The D.R.E.A.M Program at this time is open only to individuals who are at least 18 years of age and are currently an enrolled and active student.
Definitions
a. Student
A student is a person that is currently registered for and studying a full program of at least 1 academic year at a higher education institute that is recognized by the competent authorities in the respective area.
b. Higher Education Institute
A higher education institute can be a university, university of applied sciences, college, or business school with the following properties:
It admits as regular students only persons with a high school diploma or equivalent; or admits as regular students persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance.
It can be a public, private, or non-profit organization.
It is accredited or pre-accredited and is authorized by the competent authorities in the respective country, state or other area of operation.
c. Applicant/(Visionary)
An applicant/visionary is a user that has a registered account on www.shop.thedreamroute.com and has filled out the D.R.E.A.M Program required application form.
d. Potential Program Recipient/Program Recipient
A potential program recipient is the person that is selected by DR Apparel to receive the next D.R.E.A.M Program. The potential program recipient will become the program recipient after the eligibility has been verified and DR Apparel has notified the potential program recipient that the scholarship will be granted.
e. Program Provider
The Program Provider organizes and administrates the Scholarship. All decisions of the Scholarship Provider are final and binding in all matters related to the scholarship.
Program Provider
This scholarship is provided by Dream Route Apparel© located in Tampa FL, hereafter referred to as the Program Provider.
Eligibility
Application for this program is open only to people who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry, and a currently enrolled and active student at a higher education institute. Participation constitutes applicant´s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules.
Duration
Entries will be accepted starting Thursday, January 1st, 2015 and will continue for an unspecified duration at the discretion of the Program Provider.
Cancellation
The scholarship may be cancelled at any time by the Program Provider through an announcement on its website or social media outlet. No additional form of notice, written or oral, to the individual participants or potential participants will be given.
Application
People who wish to apply for the program should register an account on the DR Apparel website www.thedreamroute.com. Furthermore they should fill in the required D.R.E.A.M Program Application Form found In the D.R.E.AM Program section on the DR Apparel website. The applicant must fully complete the application in order for the application to be valid for program recipient selection. The application is valid for 12 months beginning in January of the academic calendar year. An applicant is automatically entered into the scholarship selection process for 12 consecutive months, starting with the month of the application. After 12 months a new application has to be submitted if the applicant wants to be considered for the scholarship again.
2015 Application Deadlines
Fall Semester July 31, 2015
Spring Semester December 15, 2015
Application Terms
By applying, applicants agree to comply with the Terms of Service of the brand. The applicant is required to provide a minimum 250-word write up detailing his/her dream career and how they are actively pursuing it. The applicant agrees to let DR Apparel publish this write up on www.TheDreamRoute.com and any other DR Apparel public forums including all social media outlets.
Awarding the Program
The Program will be awarded based on the quality and completion of the application. All fields of the application form have to be filled and all supplemental documents must be provided before the respective deadline. The application has to clearly show that the student is currently enlisted in a higher education institute for academic purposes.
Announcing the Program Recipient
On the selected dates, the name of the Potential Program Recipient will be posted on all DR Apparel social media pages, and an email will be sent to the Potential Program Recipient.
Verification of Potential Program Recipient
An applicant will not receive any grant unless and until his/her application is fully complete with all requirements and his/her identity and eligibility have been verified. If the Potential Program Recipient cannot be contacted, or fails to fulfill the eligibility requirements, the applicant forfeits the grant.
Program Award
A one-time cash grant of a minimum of US $250 will be awarded to one Program Recipient twice a year. The Program cannot be substituted and is not transferable or assignable. The Program Recipient will be contacted through the email provided on the application. If response is not received within 3 days, an alternate Potential Program Recipient will be chosen. Program Recipients will not be eligible for further scholarships in the same academic calendar year.
Publicity
Except where prohibited, application for the program constitutes Program Recipient consent to, publish his/her name, photo, application write up, and country of study on the Dream Route Apparel website, and other communications channels, comprising but not limited to newsletter articles, social media posts, and community announcements.
Contact
For any questions or concersn related to the DREAM Program e-mail: Admin@TheDreamRoute.com