For a quarter of a century, the Duck® Brand Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest has inspired teens to transform Duck Tape® into stunning prom attire, awarding more than half a million dollars in college scholarship money along the way. Back for its 25th year, Duck® Brand is inviting crafty kids to ‘stick with tradition’ and showcase their artistic abilities in this milestone year of the contest.
Starting today, students across the U.S. and Canada can unleash their inner fashionista by entering their one-of-a-kind Duck Tape® prom dresses and tuxedos for a chance to win a $15,000 college scholarship.
“Stuck at Prom® has become a launchpad for imaginative students, giving them a platform to showcase their talents while supporting their pursuit of a dream career,” says Kerry Haugh, director of product marketing at Shurtape Technologies, LLC, the company that markets the Duck® brand. “Over the years, contestants have spent more than 400,000 hours and 100,000 rolls of Duck Tape® on their unique masterpieces. The scholarship-winning styles have evolved year after year, but the authenticity and craftsmanship that shines through remain the same.”
How It Works:
High school students have until June 4 to submit their crafty promwear creations made almost entirely out of Duck Tape® at StuckAtProm.com.
From there, a panel of judges will choose the top 10 finalists—5 from the dress category and 5 from the tux category—evaluating entries based on criteria including workmanship, originality, use of colors, accessories, and of course, use of Duck Tape®.
Online voters will have from June 25 to July 9 to select their favorite designs, helping to award the Grand Prize Dress and Grand Prize Tux winners $15,000 each. The eight runners-up will each receive $1,000 and Duck® brand prize packs worth $100.
Continuing with last year’s new judges’ choice awards, three of the remaining eight runners-up will receive an additional $1,000 in categories including:
- Runway Worthy for the trendiest or most fashion-forward design and dazzling statement accessories
- Most Inspiring for the dress or tux with the most impressive story shared through a video or essay
- Trust E.’s Choice for the entry that is most favored by the judges, including the beloved face of Duck® brand, Trust E. Duck
The winners will be announced around July 16. For more information about the 25th Annual Duck® Brand Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest and official rules, visit StuckAtProm.com.
Open to legal U.S. residents, including DC, PR & all U.S. territories & possessions (excl MD, CO, NE &ND) and legal residents of Canada (excl. Quebec) (“Eligibility Area”); who are at least 14 years or older & enrolled in a high school or home school association at the high-school level during the 2024-2025 school year. Begins 12:00 p.m. ET on March 26, 2025 and ends 12:00:00 PM ET on July 9, 2025. See full rules and entry details at https://www.duckbrand.com/stuck-at-prom/official-rules. Void outside the Eligibility Area and where prohibited. Sponsor: Shurtape Technologies, LLC.