There are two simple options of submitting your scholarship application video essay: YouTube or Google Drive. You’ll find directions for both options below!
First, please double check your video’s privacy settings to ensure reviewers will be able to view it during our review process (Youtube –the video should be set to “unlisted.” Google Drive – link sharing must be turned on).
How to upload to Google Drive (written directions)
How to upload to YouTube (instructional video)
How to upload to YouTube (written directions below)
How to upload a video to YouTube using a browser
- Sign in to a Google account.
YouTube uses Google accounts. If you don’t already have a Google account, you will need to create one. You can do that using this link. Navigate to YouTube.com. Make sure that you’re signed in to the right Google account on YouTube. You can check this by clicking the profile icon on the top right of the YouTube website. This will show the email address that you’re signed in with on YouTube.
- Upload your video
Click the video camera icon in the upper right, and select “Upload video.” A popup window will open, where you can either select your video file or drag and drop it into the popup. Once you’ve selected your video file, YouTube will start the uploading process. How fast this process takes will depend on the size of the video file and the speed of your Internet connection.
- Finish the details
You can give the video a title, and have to choose if it was created for children -either option works for this purpose. Other options can be skipped. You will need to choose the visibility setting of the video. Make sure you choose “Unlisted.” This means the video will be only viewable by people with a link to it. It will not show up in search results or be publicly viewable. This will protect your privacy and keep your video confidential.
How to upload a video to YouTube using a phone
- Open the YouTube app and sign in
First, open the YouTube app. Make sure you’re logged into the right Google account if you have multiple (look in the top right corner).
- Upload your video
Click the video camera icon next to the search icon. You’ll be taken to a screen where you have two big buttons (“record” and “go live”) as well as all your videos underneath. The YouTube app immediately picks up all the video files on your phone and neatly presents them to you. Select the video file you wish to upload.
- Finish the details
You can give the video a title, and have to choose if it was created for children -either option works for this purpose. Other options can be skipped. You will need to choose the visibility setting of the video. Make sure you choose “Unlisted.” This means the video will be only viewable by people with a link to it. It will not show up in search results or be publicly viewable. This will protect your privacy and keep your video confidential.
If you need assistance or have questions, please contact the Scholarship Program at (206) 323-3318, (800) 735-7287, or via email at scholarships@pridefoundation.org