#MakeMercyReal TikTok Challenge: Win a Full-Ride College Scholarship

Show what compassion looks like in 15 to 30 seconds

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is bringing back its #MakeMercyReal TikTok Challenge for prospective first-year students. Entrants create a brief, authentic video showing an everyday act of mercy—recognizing a need and taking action to help. The college says the program will award up to $1 million in full-ride scholarships across the challenge.

Contest details

• Entry windows: August 1–September 30, 2026, and October 1–December 31, 2026.
• Who can enter: New first-year students who have applied to Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and been accepted.
• Entry fee: No contest fee is stated, and the college application is free.
• Video length: 15 to 30 seconds.
• Platform: TikTok.
• Theme: A real moment of kindness, compassion, service, or practical help.

How to enter

1. Apply to Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and receive an admission decision.
2. Create a short TikTok showing an everyday act of mercy or compassion in action.
3. Post the video with #MakeMercyReal and tag @saintjoesmaine.
4. Follow the college’s official challenge instructions and rules for the applicable entry window.

What makes a strong entry

The organizer says videos are evaluated for creativity, real-world impact, and everyday authenticity. The concept does not need to be elaborate: helping a classmate, volunteering, supporting family, or making someone’s day easier can all fit the brief when the story feels genuine and clear.

Prize

Selected entrants can receive a full-ride scholarship to Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. The challenge page describes up to $1 million in scholarships across the program. Because scholarship awards depend on admission and the official contest conditions, entrants should review the complete rules before posting.

Visit the official #MakeMercyReal challenge page · Read the official contest rules

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