HOW TO WIN
Applications are closed for the 2025 season.
Thank you to all the schools that shared their inspiring stories, and to all the community members who showed up to support them! The application period has ended, but check back September 25 to find out which schools made it to the top 25.
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The application period has ended. Next up: The top 25 finalists!
July 17 – Sept. 12
Applications Closed
The real fun kicked off on July 17, when schools from across the nation submitted their applications and shared why they deserved to win. During this time, applicants were celebrated with weekly $5K Fridays, T‑Mobile Tuesday‑branded giveaways, School Spotlights, school spirit activities, and more.
Sept. 25 – Oct. 24
Top 25 Finalists
Finalist schools will be announced and the voting period will open. Each finalist will receive $25,000, will be celebrated with a
Oct. 30
Winner Announced
All votes are in, and we announce our grand prize winner!
Here’s what’s ahead for the top 25.
Check back on September 25 to find out which schools made it into the finals.
RALLY
When the voting period begins Sept. 25, it’s time to take community involvement to the next level! Get the word out about how and when to vote, and encourage others to vote once per day, every day.
POST
If you’re one of the Top 25 schools, make sure to participate in the spirit week challenges—you get bonus points for those videos! Don’t forget to tag your school and @TMobile, and use hashtag #FN5GL.
WIN
Voting is open Sept. 25-October 24, so come back every day during that time period to cast another vote for your school! And don’t forget to share your school’s voting page out to the community—the more daily votes, the higher the chance of winning the grand prize!
Level up your posts with downloadable backgrounds, and search #FN5GL on Instagram and Snapchat for custom GIF stickers. Level up your posts with downloadable backgrounds, and search #FN5GL on Instagram and Snapchat for custom GIF stickers.
Level up your posts with downloadable backgrounds, and search #FN5GL on Instagram and Snapchat for custom GIF stickers.