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Meet the winners of "You Have Stories to Tell" 2024

October 30, 2024
The School of Communication at Universidad ORT Uruguay scholarships to the winners of the "Tenés Historias para Contar" contest, which is open to high school students.
Winners of the "You Have a Story to Tell" Contest

The School of Communication announced the winners of the "Tenés Historias para Contar" contest.  

This year's theme invited participants to share a story about a significant moment in their lives: it could be an experience of their own or someone else's—something positive, challenging, difficult, or simply memorable. 

The stories could feature real or fictional characters, allowing for creative freedom.

First Prize: I Know Art Exists 

Camila López, from Crandon High School, won first prize for her project *I Know Art Exists*.  

His talent was recognized with an 80% scholarship to pursue a degree at the School of Communication at Universidad ORT Uruguay. 

Second Prize: Your Reflection 

Second prize went to Balian Riephoff Jali Yeye, from Liceo Integral Barros Blancos, for his project Your Reflection.

His dedication earned him a 50% scholarship to attend college. 

Third Prize: A Significant Moment in Life  

Vicente Ansolabehere, a student at the Miguel C. Rubino High School in Durazno, was awarded third prize for his project *An Important Moment in Life*, earning a 30% scholarship. 

Fourth Prize: An Inherited Story 

Fourth place went to Julieta Moreira Di Stasio, a student at Liceo 1 José María Campos in Soriano, who won a 20% scholarship for her story An Inherited Story

Winners of the "You Have a Story to Tell" Contest

Additional prizes 

All contest participants received a 15% scholarship in recognition of their participation.  

In addition, during the creative process, they had the support of a mentor to help them develop their stories. 

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for sharing their stories!