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Affordable College Funding: Smart Solutions for Your Budget!
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Review the links below to find resources to help with preparing for life after high school, including information on how to search for colleges, tips for writing admissions/scholarship essays, and most importantly - how to pay for the upcoming college expenses!
Financiación Universitaria Asequible: ¡Soluciones Inteligentes para su Presupuesto!
Revisa para encontrar recursos que te ayudarán a prepararte para la vida después de la escuela secundaria, incluyendo información sobre cómo buscar universidades, consejos para escribir ensayos de admisión/becas y, lo más importante, ¡cómo pagar los gastos universitarios!
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The following scholarship opportunities have been vetted and approved to the best of our ability. Please be aware of potential scams when doing your own scholarship research. You should not have to pay for this type of information.
Questions or concerns: contact Elizabeth Dodd, YISD School Counseling Coordinator at (915) 434-0504 or via email edodd@yisd.net.
Scholarship Tips
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*Source: uAspire
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Scholarship Application Tracker
*Source: Get Schooled
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Scholarship Checklist & To-Do List
*Source: Scholarships.com
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Letter of Recommendation Brag Sheet
*Source: Common App
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Ten Steps to a Strong Scholarship Application
*Source: Texas OnCourse
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*Source: Texas OnCourse
How to Write a College Application Essay
*Source: BigFuture
*Source: Khan Academy
College & Scholarship Application Essay Resources
*Source: GetSchooled
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Raise.Me Micro-Scholarships
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Scholarships for Elementary Students
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Dear YISD Parents,
Students at the elementary level can begin applying for scholarships for their post-secondary education after high school. While the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, there are times when scholarships or even contests become available for students at this age. It is never too soon to start teaching our future scholars to get in the mindset of looking for and applying for scholarships now and in the future!
Visit these websites to learn more:
- FINAID - list of scholarships available to students under the age of 13
- MEFA - list of scholarships available for elementary and middle school students
- Scholarships.com - list of scholarships available for young aspiring students
- Saving for College - scholarships for middle school students and younger children
- JVL College Counseling - scholarships for elementary school students
If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor!
ES-Currently Available Scholarships:
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Please check back later, none currently available.
Scholarships for Middle School Students
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Dear YISD Parents & Students,
Students at the middle school level can also begin applying for scholarships for their post-secondary education after high school. While the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, there are times when scholarships or even contests become available for students at this age. It is never too soon to start teaching our future scholars to get in the mindset of looking for and applying for scholarships now and in the future!
Visit these websites to learn more:
- FINAID - list of scholarships available to students under the age of 13
- MEFA - list of scholarships available for elementary and middle school students
- Scholarships.com - list of scholarships available for young aspiring students
- Saving for College - scholarships for middle school students and younger children
If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor!
MS-Currently Available Scholarships:
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DoSomething.Org Scholarship Program due MONTHLY
EASY SCHOLARSHIPS
Earn easy scholarships through community service.
Are you between the ages of 13 and 25 years old and live in the U.S. (or are a U.S. citizen, but living abroad), interested in volunteering, and looking for scholarship opportunities? Then you’re in the right spot.
Enter for the opportunity to win by doing community service. No essays, no GPA requirements, no recommendations, no applications...and you can enter multiple scholarships. Official rules apply.
DoSomething.org has awarded $857,000 in scholarships over the past 6 years to over 390 winners.
And don't worry, if you haven't chosen a college or university yet, we'll hold on to your money and there isn't really a time limit on that.
Scholarships for High School Students
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Dear YISD Parents & Students,
Now at the high school level, the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, but there are also some scholarships and contests available for students who are Freshmen, Sophomore, and Juniors as well. Start applying early to ensure you have the majority of your college costs covered!
See the following scholarships available by deadline date below:
Scholarship Alert! March 2024
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1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship due MONTH
AMOUNT: $2,000 awarded to one winner each month
ELIGIBILITY: United States residents 18 or older who are planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a college degree program
HOW TO ENTER: Complete the entry form, which includes responding to an essay prompt in 500 words. Optional: Post that you've entered in a public Facebook or Instagram post.
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BigFuture Scholarships due MONTHLY
How to QualifyEarn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing steps on BigFuture. Log in to your account, complete steps on your dashboard, and earn entries to win. One step completed = one entry in each monthly scholarship drawing. There are scholarship drawings starting January of your sophomore year until February of your senior year.
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DoSomething.Org Scholarship Program due MONTHLY
EASY SCHOLARSHIPS
Earn easy scholarships through community service.
Are you between the ages of 13 and 25 years old and live in the U.S. (or are a U.S. citizen, but living abroad), interested in volunteering, and looking for scholarship opportunities? Then you’re in the right spot.
Enter for the opportunity to win by doing community service. No essays, no GPA requirements, no recommendations, no applications...and you can enter multiple scholarships. Official rules apply.
DoSomething.org has awarded $857,000 in scholarships over the past 6 years to over 390 winners.
And don't worry, if you haven't chosen a college or university yet, we'll hold on to your money and there isn't really a time limit on that.
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Humanity Rising Service Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY
ELIGIBILITY:
- to qualify, create and upload a 60-second video to share your service story
- once you have a service story to share, create and upload a 60-second video, and share it with us. This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service
* there are no minimum hours required and no specific activity that is more or less compelling in the eyes of our judges. We’re looking for service that was impactful and meaningful to you and those who benefitted from your volunteerism or innovative service project. A good rule of thumb is at least ten (10) hours of overall engagement. -
Innovation in Education Scholarship due by 20th each Month
We at LA Tutors are passionate about sparking the creative genius in students and would love to commend those outstanding students who have a made a difference in the lives of others in some innovative or technological fashion. In order to achieve this, we have established a scholarship for students who meet certain criteria.
- Must currently be enrolled as a high school or college/university student.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent).
- Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada.
- Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (This could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.)
- Must submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation. There is no minimum or maximum word/page count.
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Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship due MONTHLY
Eligibility
Scholarships are awarded to Texas residents based on a candidate's academic performance, financial need, readiness and commitment to study, plus other consideration.
To qualify you must:
• Be a graduating high school senior, current college student, or graduate student
• Be a Texas resident and at least 17 years of age
• Have a minimum 3.3 GPA or equivalent
• Be accepted and committed to attend, or enrolled in, a U.S. accredited state or nonprofit college or university
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Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship DEADLINE 1st of every Month
Who Can Apply?• High school students (to assist families with education-related expenses such as school fees, school supplies, uniforms, college application fees)
• College students (to assist with education-related expenses such as books, fees, advanced degree applications)Application Criteria1. Students must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250-word essay focusing on how they are currently making a difference in their community and why they believe they have the #pulseofperseverance. The essay should incorporate specific themes from the book that most resonate with you.
2. Students must provide proof of current enrollment (transcripts, letter of good standing, proof of registration, college acceptance letters, etc.) which should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com
3. All applicants must submit a short video on why they possess the #pulseofperseverance and what the scholarship will mean to them. Video clips must be no longer than 60 seconds. Videos become the property of Pulse of Perseverance and may be posted on our social websites. Videos should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com
Applications are due on the first of every month.
Scholarship winners will be notified on the 15th of every month via our website and social media outlets. Other scholarship winners will be awarded during our college book tour (upcoming dates will be provided in the near future). All scholarship checks will be sent within 3-5 business days after public announcement of the scholarship winner and student has submitted all documentation to claim award. -
Sallie Mae Scholarship due MONTHLY
The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") begins at 12:00:01 AM Eastern Time ("ET") Sunday, January 01, 2024 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on Sunday, December 31, 2024 (the "Sweepstakes Period"). Sponsor's computer is the official clock for this Sweepstakes. The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:
- a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
- a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
- a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
- a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school ("Entrant").
Void outside the U.S. and wherever prohibited by law. Click here for Official Rules.
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Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY
Who can apply? Open to high school, college, and graduate school students of all years. Must be currently enrolled full time (in high school or at an accredited university) or planning on enrolling within 24 months.
Deadline: Quarterly (last day of the month in March, June, September & December!).
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Shining Stars Scholarship due MONTHLY
Hello, 2023! The start of a new year is a perfect time to reflect on the past and set new goals. Get ready to spark some positive change!For a chance for you to win this month’s $1,000 Shining Stars Scholarship:
STEP 1: Follow @AscentFunding and “Like” this Instagram post.
STEP 2: Leave a comment on this Instagram post sharing one lesson you learned in 2022 that you would like to bring with you into 2023. Be sure to end your comment with #AscentSponsored.
STEP 3: Save the Instagram post by tapping the “Bookmark” icon on the bottom right corner.
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Overcoming Disability Scholarship due MAR 27
Eligibility Criteria
As a legal team that has devoted our services to matters related to Social Security disability throughout our many years of practice, we are honored to provide help to those who are facing adversity. Each semester, we will be offering scholarships to college students with physical or psychological disabilities that affect their ability to work.
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Becca's Closet Spirit of Generosity Scholarship due MAR 29
Eligibility:
• Graduating high school senior anywhere in the United States
• Minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstrated financial need – all pages of FAFSA Submission Summary required (www.fafsa.gov)
• Have made an outstanding, documented contribution to his or her local community through service to his/her local community through volunteer service of any kind.
• Will attend a regionally-accredited 2 or 4-year college/university or technical/vocational institution in fall after senior year
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IAPD Scholarship due MAR 29
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for a IAPD scholarship, college/university students at the undergraduate or graduate degree level must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be employed by an IAPD member company
- Be a child of an employee of an IAPD member company
- Be enrolled in on of the following degree programs:
- Accounting
- Business Management/Administration
- International Business
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Finance
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Quality Control Engineering
- Industrial Production Management
College-bound high school seniors are eligible to apply for the IAPD scholarship.
Candidates must have a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative GPA based on a 4.0 scale. Students are ranked based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities and presentation.
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EFWA Undergraduate Scholarships (various) due MAR 30
Selection Criteria
- Female U.S. citizens, except for the EFWA Global Scholarship, attending accredited schools in the United States pursuing an accounting degree.
- Commitment to the goal of pursuing a degree in accounting in preparation for a career as an accounting or finance professional, including evidence of continued commitment to this goal after receiving the award.
- Demonstrated aptitude in accounting and business as evidenced by prior course work and/or work experience.
- Clear evidence that goals and a plan for achieving those goals, both personal and professional, have been established.
- Financial need
- Scholarship recipients will be selected by May 31.
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Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship due MAR 31
Eligibility
- Unmarried child/adopted or stepchild of active duty, retired or veteran member of USAF, ANG or AFRC. No Officer dependents!
- Must be age 23 years or younger and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- 12th-year high school student or full-time college undergraduate student
- Enrolled/accepted to an accredited college/university
- No membership requirements on the part of the applicant or sponsor
- Applicant must be dependent upon their parent or guardian for over 1/2 of his/her support
Scholarship Alert! April 2024
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1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship due MONTH
AMOUNT: $2,000 awarded to one winner each month
ELIGIBILITY: United States residents 18 or older who are planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a college degree program
HOW TO ENTER: Complete the entry form, which includes responding to an essay prompt in 500 words. Optional: Post that you've entered in a public Facebook or Instagram post.
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DoSomething.Org Scholarship Program due MONTHLY
EASY SCHOLARSHIPS
Earn easy scholarships through community service.
Are you between the ages of 13 and 25 years old and live in the U.S. (or are a U.S. citizen, but living abroad), interested in volunteering, and looking for scholarship opportunities? Then you’re in the right spot.
Enter for the opportunity to win by doing community service. No essays, no GPA requirements, no recommendations, no applications...and you can enter multiple scholarships. Official rules apply.
DoSomething.org has awarded $857,000 in scholarships over the past 6 years to over 390 winners.
And don't worry, if you haven't chosen a college or university yet, we'll hold on to your money and there isn't really a time limit on that.
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Humanity Rising Service Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY
ELIGIBILITY:
- to qualify, create and upload a 60-second video to share your service story
- once you have a service story to share, create and upload a 60-second video, and share it with us. This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service
* there are no minimum hours required and no specific activity that is more or less compelling in the eyes of our judges. We’re looking for service that was impactful and meaningful to you and those who benefitted from your volunteerism or innovative service project. A good rule of thumb is at least ten (10) hours of overall engagement. -
Innovation in Education Scholarship due by 20th each Month
We at LA Tutors are passionate about sparking the creative genius in students and would love to commend those outstanding students who have a made a difference in the lives of others in some innovative or technological fashion. In order to achieve this, we have established a scholarship for students who meet certain criteria.
- Must currently be enrolled as a high school or college/university student.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent).
- Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada.
- Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (This could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.)
- Must submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation. There is no minimum or maximum word/page count.
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Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship due MONTHLY
Eligibility
Scholarships are awarded to Texas residents based on a candidate's academic performance, financial need, readiness and commitment to study, plus other consideration.
To qualify you must:
• Be a graduating high school senior, current college student, or graduate student
• Be a Texas resident and at least 17 years of age
• Have a minimum 3.3 GPA or equivalent
• Be accepted and committed to attend, or enrolled in, a U.S. accredited state or nonprofit college or university
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Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship DEADLINE 1st of the Month
Who Can Apply?• High school students (to assist families with education-related expenses such as school fees, school supplies, uniforms, college application fees)
• College students (to assist with education-related expenses such as books, fees, advanced degree applications)Application Criteria1. Students must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250-word essay focusing on how they are currently making a difference in their community and why they believe they have the #pulseofperseverance. The essay should incorporate specific themes from the book that most resonate with you.
2. Students must provide proof of current enrollment (transcripts, letter of good standing, proof of registration, college acceptance letters, etc.) which should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com
3. All applicants must submit a short video on why they possess the #pulseofperseverance and what the scholarship will mean to them. Video clips must be no longer than 60 seconds. Videos become the property of Pulse of Perseverance and may be posted on our social websites. Videos should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com -
Sallie Mae Scholarship due MONTHLY
The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") begins at 12:00:01 AM Eastern Time ("ET") Sunday, January 01, 2024 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on Sunday, December 31, 2024 (the "Sweepstakes Period"). Sponsor's computer is the official clock for this Sweepstakes. The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:
- a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
- a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
- a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
- a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school ("Entrant").
Void outside the U.S. and wherever prohibited by law. Click here for Official Rules.
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AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship due APR 1
To qualify for AFA’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship, the student:
- Must currently be a senior in high school.
- Be attending a U.S. college/university in the fall following graduation.
- Must live in the United States.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Submit the essay/video NO LATER than 5:00 pm ET on April 1, 2024.
- Provide all requested supporting documents.
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AFSA Scholarship due APR 1
Eligibility:
Students whose parents are not in the Foreign Service are eligible to participate if they are in grades nine through twelve in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories, or if they are U.S. citizens/lawful permanent residents attending high school overseas. Students may be attending a public, private, or parochial school. Entries from home-schooled students are also accepted. Previous first-place winners and immediate relatives of directors or staff of the AFSA, Semester at Sea and National Student Leadership Conference are not eligible to participate. Previous honorable mention designees are eligible to enter.
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BeArt-Presents Academic Scholarship due APR 1
Title: BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program.
Deadline: Your application should be received no later than 11:59 PM EST, April 1, 2024. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Amount: $5000 (Five Thousand US Dollars).
Award Conditions: There will be two winners every year. Applicants can apply only once per year.
Award Eligibility: Applicants must be either an Undergraduate, a Graduate, or a High School senior.
Nationality/Gender: All students, irrespective of nationality, race, or gender are eligible to be considered for this scholarship. The Scholarship is available to anyone in the world, from any demographic.
Application Requirements: Write an essay according to the instructions provided below. Each essay must reflect the contestant's own research, writing, and original thinking.
Note: The University/Academic Institution of your choice must be recognized and accredited by the highest relevant academic bodies in your country.
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Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund due APR 1
Eligibility
Our Scholarship
Candidates submitting scholarship applications must, in the year of submission of their scholarship application:
- possess a GED, be a graduating high school senior or a high school graduate intending to enter, or an undergraduate student currently enrolled in an accredited and degree granting institution of higher learning, including post-secondary Vocational Institutions
- must be a dependent child (natural or adopted), step-child, or a non-uniformed spouse (registered in DEERS) of a US Navy Active Duty, Retired, Honorably Discharged, Reserve or deceased Chief, Senior Chief, or Master Chief Petty Officer of the United States Navy
Note: Students selected to schools under full scholarship will not be eligible for this scholarship.
Students selected to attend military service academies including the Merchant Marines or enlisted in the Reserves or on Active Duty are not eligible.
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Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC Scholarship due APR 1
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be current graduating high school seniors, past high school graduates with a degree or GED equivalent or current college or graduate students looking to continue their studies.
- Applicants must have a cumulative high school or college GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must be dependents of full-time Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC employees who have been employed for at least one year at the time of the application deadline.
- Dependents of Executive Leadership Team members are not eligible to apply for a scholarship.
- Dependents who are currently employed by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages are not eligible to apply for a scholarship.
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Drive to Succeed-Automotive Retail Scholarship for Women due APR 1
U.S. Applicants
- Must be female
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED (as of fall 2024)
- Must be able to verify enrollment at the beginning of the 2024 fall term
- Must be a citizen of the United States or have the ability to accept permanent employment in the US without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or non-traditional educational institution that offers formal programs or certifications in automotive retail and/or automotive service; or, currently employed at an automotive dealership and enrolled in an educational institution that offers formal programs or certifications that advance your career within automotive retail.
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Foot Locker Scholarship due APR 1
To be eligible for this award, you must:
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Be a graduating high-school senior of the class of 2024, pursuing an undergraduate degree at a two- or four-year community college or four-year school.
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Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports.
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Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win).
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Not be an employee, officer or director of Foot Locker, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the immediate family of such an employee, officer or director.
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Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship due APR 1
Eligibility:
A) Must currently be in high school, college, or university.
B) Must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline.
C) Must be a resident of the United States or Canada.
D) Must complete the application before 11:59 PM ET on April 1.
E) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page.
Scholarship Alert! May 2024
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1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship due MONTH
AMOUNT: $2,000 awarded to one winner each month
ELIGIBILITY: United States residents 18 or older who are planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a college degree program
HOW TO ENTER: Complete the entry form, which includes responding to an essay prompt in 500 words. Optional: Post that you've entered in a public Facebook or Instagram post.
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BigFuture Scholarships due MONTHLY
How to QualifyEarn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing steps on BigFuture. Log in to your account, complete steps on your dashboard, and earn entries to win. One step completed = one entry in each monthly scholarship drawing. There are scholarship drawings starting January of your sophomore year until February of your senior year.
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DoSomething.Org Scholarship Program due MONTHLY
EASY SCHOLARSHIPS
Earn easy scholarships through community service.
Are you between the ages of 13 and 25 years old and live in the U.S. (or are a U.S. citizen, but living abroad), interested in volunteering, and looking for scholarship opportunities? Then you’re in the right spot.
Enter for the opportunity to win by doing community service. No essays, no GPA requirements, no recommendations, no applications...and you can enter multiple scholarships. Official rules apply.
DoSomething.org has awarded $857,000 in scholarships over the past 6 years to over 390 winners.
And don't worry, if you haven't chosen a college or university yet, we'll hold on to your money and there isn't really a time limit on that.
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Humanity Rising Service Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY
ELIGIBILITY:
- to qualify, create and upload a 60-second video to share your service story
- once you have a service story to share, create and upload a 60-second video, and share it with us. This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service
* there are no minimum hours required and no specific activity that is more or less compelling in the eyes of our judges. We’re looking for service that was impactful and meaningful to you and those who benefitted from your volunteerism or innovative service project. A good rule of thumb is at least ten (10) hours of overall engagement. -
Innovation in Education Scholarship due by 20th each Month
We at LA Tutors are passionate about sparking the creative genius in students and would love to commend those outstanding students who have a made a difference in the lives of others in some innovative or technological fashion. In order to achieve this, we have established a scholarship for students who meet certain criteria.
- Must currently be enrolled as a high school or college/university student.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent).
- Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada.
- Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (This could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.)
- Must submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation. There is no minimum or maximum word/page count.
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Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship due MONTHLY
Eligibility
Scholarships are awarded to Texas residents based on a candidate's academic performance, financial need, readiness and commitment to study, plus other consideration.
To qualify you must:
• Be a graduating high school senior, current college student, or graduate student
• Be a Texas resident and at least 17 years of age
• Have a minimum 3.3 GPA or equivalent
• Be accepted and committed to attend, or enrolled in, a U.S. accredited state or nonprofit college or university
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Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship DEADLINE 1st of every Month
Who Can Apply?• High school students (to assist families with education-related expenses such as school fees, school supplies, uniforms, college application fees)
• College students (to assist with education-related expenses such as books, fees, advanced degree applications)Application Criteria1. Students must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250-word essay focusing on how they are currently making a difference in their community and why they believe they have the #pulseofperseverance. The essay should incorporate specific themes from the book that most resonate with you.
2. Students must provide proof of current enrollment (transcripts, letter of good standing, proof of registration, college acceptance letters, etc.) which should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com
3. All applicants must submit a short video on why they possess the #pulseofperseverance and what the scholarship will mean to them. Video clips must be no longer than 60 seconds. Videos become the property of Pulse of Perseverance and may be posted on our social websites. Videos should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com
Applications are due on the first of every month.
Scholarship winners will be notified on the 15th of every month via our website and social media outlets. Other scholarship winners will be awarded during our college book tour (upcoming dates will be provided in the near future). All scholarship checks will be sent within 3-5 business days after public announcement of the scholarship winner and student has submitted all documentation to claim award. -
Sallie Mae Scholarship due MONTHLY
The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") begins at 12:00:01 AM Eastern Time ("ET") Sunday, January 01, 2024 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on Sunday, December 31, 2024 (the "Sweepstakes Period"). Sponsor's computer is the official clock for this Sweepstakes. The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:
- a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
- a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
- a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
- a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school ("Entrant").
Void outside the U.S. and wherever prohibited by law. Click here for Official Rules.
Questions?
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Questions applying for scholarships? Contact your Counselor or High School Go Center Specialist!
High School Counselors: click here.
Go Center Specialists: click here.
Good luck!