Pitchfork: Sub Pop to Offer "Loser Scholarship"

Sub Pop to Offer "Loser Scholarship"
Won't it make grandma proud!

Sub Pop, the venerable Seattle label, is offering current high school seniors in Washington and Oregon a shot at the first-ever "Loser Scholarship."

No, it's not like that time George Costanza sought out a C-student modeled in his own slovenly image to take over his ex-in-laws' inheritance. Rather, the good people at Sub Pop are giving $5750 to a senior "interested in music and/or the creative arts in some way."

So read between the lines, people: Johnny Football Star need not apply. Unless Johnny Football Star also has a noise band.

From now until May 1, the college-bound are invited to send Sub Pop digital portfolios or hard copies of their artwork, along with a one-page essay. The prize money will be applied towards the winner's college tuition.

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