Grand Valley State University has announced a new initiative geared at fostering school pride. Laker5 asks students to describe their experience at GVSU in just five words.

Current GVSU students can submit up to three Laker5 entries from Jan. 9-27. From Jan. 31 to Feb. 9, students will be able to vote for entries up to three times. Submissions and voting can be done online at www.gvsu.edu/laker5.

The top 10 finalists will receive a free ticket to the Feb. 17 Presidents’ Ball, where the top 5 winners will be announced.

The first place winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to GVSU, second place will receive a $750 scholarship and third place will receive a $500 scholarship. The two runner-ups will each receive a $250 scholarship.

GVSU students who are enrolled in at least one credit in the winter 2012 semester are eligible to enter and vote. Winners must be in good academic standing. Faculty and staff members are not eligible.