The Scholarship Collective
July 1 โ€“ July 31, 2026

July Cash Back
Challenge

Earn points by signing up for cashback apps and games. The top 3 point earners win real cash or Amazon gift cards โ€” plus bonus points for every dollar you earn.

Up to 2,850+ points available ยท U.S. residents only

2,850+

Max Points

$100

Total Prizes

31 Days

To Earn

3

Winners

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Updated Every Friday

View the Live Leaderboard

See where you stand against other participants

See Standings โ†’

How It Works

Three simple steps to compete for cash prizes.

01

Click the Official Link

All sign-ups and downloads MUST go through the official challenge link. Activities done outside this link cannot be verified and will not count.

02

Complete Activities

Sign up, download apps, and play games โ€” each activity earns you points. Complete as many as you want and track how much you earn for bonus points.

03

Submit Proof

Email hello@scholarshipjunkie.com with a timestamped screenshot. No timestamp = entry not counted. Top 3 point earners win!

โš ๏ธ All activities must use the official link

Sign-ups or downloads done outside this link cannot be verified and will not count toward your points.

Open Official Link โ†’

Earn Points

Complete any combination โ€” stack your points before July 31.

500pts

Download & Play Smash

Download the Smash app and play.

Official Link โ†’
450pts

Download & Play Solitaire Cash

Download Solitaire Cash and start playing.

Official Link โ†’
400pts

Download & Play Bubble Cash

Download Bubble Cash and play.

Official Link โ†’
400pts

Download & Play Bingo

Download Bingo and play.

Official Link โ†’
350pts

Sign Up & Download a Game on KashKick

Create a KashKick account and download a game.

Official Link โ†’
300pts

Sign Up for Rocket Money & Link First Account

Sign up for Rocket Money and connect your first bank account.

Official Link โ†’
250pts

Sign Up for Upside

Create an Upside account.

Official Link โ†’
200pts

Sign Up for InboxDollars

Create an InboxDollars account.

Official Link โ†’
Maximum base points2,850 pts
๐Ÿ’ฐBonus Points

Every Dollar You Earn = Extra Points

Earn bonus points on top of your activity points by keeping track of the actual cash you earn from any of your cashback activities. For every $1 earned, you get 1 additional point.

Earned $15 across your apps? That's +15 bonus points. Earned $50? That's +50. Stack it up!

$1

= 1 Bonus Point

No cap โ€” every dollar counts

How to submit bonus points:

  1. 1. Screenshot your earnings balance or payout history from the app
  2. 2. Timestamp must be visible showing the amount earned
  3. 3.Email to hello@scholarshipjunkie.com with subject:
    "July Cash Back Challenge โ€“ Bonus Points"

Prizes

Top 3 point earners at the end of July win real money.

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First Place

$50

Cash or Amazon Gift Card

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Second Place

$25

Cash or Amazon Gift Card

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Third Place

$25

Cash or Amazon Gift Card

Submit Your Proof

Every completed activity must be submitted separately with a timestamped screenshot.

What to include in your email

  • โœ“Screenshot of completed action (sign-up, download, etc.)
  • โœ“Timestamp must be visible โ€” new account or first download
  • โœ“Your full name in the email
  • โœ“Subject line: "July Cash Back Challenge โ€“ [Activity Name]"
  • โœ“For bonus points: earnings screenshot with subject "July Cash Back Challenge โ€“ Bonus Points"

What will be rejected

  • โœ•No visible timestamp
  • โœ•Activity not completed through the official challenge link
  • โœ•Existing accounts (must be new sign-ups/downloads)
  • โœ•Submissions received after July 31, 2026

Send proof to

hello@scholarshipjunkie.com

Official Rules

Entry Period

July 1, 2026 โ€“ July 31, 2026. All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM ET on July 31, 2026.

Eligibility

Must be a U.S. citizen. Participants must be 18 years of age or older, OR 16โ€“17 years old with written parental approval.

Official Link Requirement

All activities MUST be completed through the official challenge link. Activities completed outside this link cannot be verified and will not count.

Verification

Every submission must include a timestamped screenshot showing the activity as new (new account, first download, etc.). Entries without a timestamp will not be counted.

Bonus Points

$1 earned in any cashback activity = 1 additional point. Must be submitted with a timestamped earnings screenshot to hello@scholarshipjunkie.com.

Judging

The top 3 participants by total verified points (base + bonus) at the end of the entry period will be awarded prizes. Ties broken by earliest submission.

Prizes

1st place: $50 Cash or Amazon Gift Card. 2nd and 3rd place: $25 Cash or Amazon Gift Card each. Prizes are non-transferable.

Sponsor

This challenge is sponsored by The Scholarship Collective LLC. Questions? Email hello@scholarshipjunkie.com.

Ready to earn?

Click the link, complete the activities, track your earnings for bonus points, and submit proof before July 31.

Start the Challenge โ†’

Challenge ends July 31, 2026 ยท U.S. residents only ยท 18+ or 16+ with parental approval