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Aptos Experience Builder Scholarship Contest: Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN A PRIZE.  

A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

Overview:  The Aptos Builder Scholarship Contest (the “Promotion”) allows eligible participants (“Participants”) to submit applications to win a trip to The Aptos Experience, held in Brooklyn, New York, on October 15-16, 2025. There is no cost to enter the Promotion.  

Sponsor.  Aptos Foundation, 190 Elgin Avenue, George Town, Grand Cayman, KY1-9008, Cayman Islands.

Promotion Period.  Applications open at 06:00:00 PDT on September 12, 2025 and must be submitted by 23:59:59 PDT on September 22, 2025. Sponsor’s database computer shall be the official timekeeping device for the Promotion. 

Eligibility.  Promotion is available only to those who are 18 or older at the time of entry.    Employees and their immediate family members (parents, children, siblings or spouse, regardless of where they live, and persons living in the same household, whether related or not) of Sponsor, its affiliates, and any other entities directly associated with the operation of this Promotion are not eligible to participate. Participation by persons who do not meet the eligibility requirements is grounds for disqualification.  Only one (1) registration is permitted per person. Any attempt by any person to register for the Promotion more than one (1) time is grounds for disqualification.   The use of any scripts, computer programs, robotic repetitive, macro, automatic, programmed or similar automated entry methods or agents to register or otherwise seek to participate also is grounds for disqualification.  Void where prohibited by law.

How to Participate.  To participate in the Promotion you must submit an application at https://airtable.com/appI985pp0BblQ1zE/pagESLg4HPouirWdi/form during the Application Period. Up to thirty (30) Participants who complete the steps above during the Promotion Period will be selected as Winners by Sponsors based on originality, creativity, and demonstrated experience in their field.

Prize.  Up to thirty (30) Winners of the Promotion will each be eligible to receive:

  • One (1) ticket to The Aptos Experience, held in Brooklyn, NY on October 15-16, 2025; 

  • One (1) round-trip flight to New York, NY, if Winner is eligible for airfare; and

  • Three (3)-night stay at a hotel to be selected by Sponsor. 

Travel arrangements must be made in accordance with Sponsor’s travel and reimbursement policy. If Winner resides within a 200 mile radius of Brooklyn, NY, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute round trip ground transportation to/from Winner’s residence in lieu of air transportation. Travel subject to availability and blackout dates. Winners are responsible for obtaining all necessary travel documents. If required, Winners must be available to travel on dates specified by Sponsor or risk forfeiting prize. Certain travel restrictions may apply. Winners are also responsible for obtaining travel insurance (and all other forms of insurance) at their option and hereby acknowledge that Sponsor has not and will not obtain or provide travel insurance or any other form of insurance. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight or The Aptos Experience except at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Lost, stolen or damaged transportation tickets will not be replaced or exchanged. Sponsor shall not be responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitutions or any act or omissions whatsoever by any air carrier(s) or other transportation companies or any other persons providing any of these services to passengers including any results thereof such as changes in services or accommodations necessitated by same. Winners must comply with all hotel check-in requirements, including, but not limited to, the presentation of a payment card. Prize packages do not include meals, taxes, insurance, personal expenses, other incidental expenses or any other item not specifically described in these Official Rules, and all expenses for any of the foregoing are the sole responsibility of the Winner.

Additional Requirements. As a condition of attending The Aptos Experience, Winners will be expected to:

  • Share their Aptos Experience journey on social media; and

  • Complete one (1) of three (3) post-Aptos Experience Community Challenges:

  • Guest Speaker: Attend a virtual post-event (such as X Space or Discord) AMA as a guest speaker to give behind-the-scenes insights into what the Winner learned at the event;

  • Post-Event Write Up: Write a post-event opinion piece for the Aptos Foundation Blog on “Why Aptos is for Builders Like Me” or similar topic of choice; 

  • Join the Aptos Collective to help lead and grow the builder community.

Odds.  Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

Winner Notification; Claiming Prizes.  On September 24, 2025, the winning Participants will be notified via email. Winners must claim their prize within 72 hours of being notified. Any potential Winner may be required to sign a declaration of eligibility and a liability and publicity release where not prohibited by law.  Failure to comply when requested is grounds for disqualification.  

Binding Terms and Conditions.  By participating in the Promotion, you agree to be bound by these specific terms and conditions for this Promotion as well as Sponsor’s General Terms for Promotions.