Money Metals Exchange and Sound Money Defense League would like to thank everyone who participated and helped spread the word about the MMX & SMDL Scholarship Contest. Our second annual scholarship contest was a huge success and we look forward to next year’s contest. We would also like to give a huge special thanks to our blue ribbon panel of judges.

It is our honor to present the winners of the scholarship contest:

Undergraduate winners

1. Nikhil Sridhar, Duke University
2. Joe Shamp, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Graduate winners

1. Louis Rouanet, George Mason University
2. Rania Al-Bawwab, Texas Tech University

Congratulations to our winners! All four essays will be published on Sound Money Defense League's website and the four finalists will have the opportunity to compete for the "People's Choice Award,” running from November 27th-December 11th.

Again, thank you to everyone who entered in our scholarship contest, everyone who helped spread the word, and our great judges. We hope to see your entry next year!