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Young Jeezy and

his label Corporate Thugz Entertainment are putting local Atlanta high school

students to the test by offering a $1,000 scholarship to one lucky winner of an

essay contest. The

rapper announced the "What Inspires You" Essay contest, in honor of

his upcoming sophomore release The Inspiration. High School students in the metro

Atlanta area can participate by submitting a 300 word or less essay explaining

where their daily inspiration comes from. The

grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship, an autographed CD and poster

and a pizza party for the winner’s entire senior class. CTE,

which was launched in 1998 with partner Demetrius "Kinky B" Ellerbee,

is also involving local Atlanta businesses that will provide goods and services

to give the lucky winner the "ultimate Jeezy treatment."Young

Jeezy will personally deliver the grand prize to the winning student’s school.

To enter

the "What Inspires You" essay contest, mail an essay to Corporate Thugz

Ent. Be sure to include your name, return address and telephone number. Students

can also email: inspiration@corporatethugzent.com.All

entries must be postmarked by December 4th and the winner will be selected and

notified by December 8.Young

Jeezy’s The Inspiration hits stores December 12 on Corporate Thugz Entertainment/Def

Jam.