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Scholarship Name Amount Deadline
$5,000 No-Essay Discover® Scholarship Sweepstakes $5,000 August 31

Eligibility: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes open to residents of the 50 United States (DC) and the US Territories 18 years or older. See Official Rules for eligibility and entry requirements, entry deadlines and drawing dates, details including odds, list of eligible colleges and universities, prize descriptions, and an alternate method of entry.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Discover Products, Inc. 2500 Lake Cook Road Riverwoods, IL 60015

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Digital Privacy Scholarship $1,000 June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home-schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. Students must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Digital Responsibility 3101 Ocean Park Boulevard Suite 100-485 Santa Monica, CA 90405

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$1,000 College JumpStart Gratitude Scholarship $1,000 June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be 10th, 11th or 12th grade high school, college or adult students. Applicants may study any major and attend any college in the U.S. Applicants must be legal residents of the U.S. and complete the online application form including the required personal statement. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

College JumpStart Scholarship Fund (G) 2202 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90007

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SuperCollege Scholarship $1,000 June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students, college undergraduates, graduate students or adult students residing in the U.S. and attending or planning to attend any accredited college or university within the next 12 months. The scholarship may be used to pay for tuition, books, room and board, computers or any education-related expenses.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

SuperCollege.com Scholarship Dept. 673 2713 Newlands Avenue Belmont, CA 94002

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Marshall Scholar Varies September 26

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who expect to earn a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the U.K. with a minimum 3.7 GPA. Students may apply in one of eight regions in the U.S.

How to apply: Contact your regional center at the address listed on the website.

Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission

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Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls Scholarship $1,000 October 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies. Applicants must also be a high school (9th to 12th grade), college or graduate student or a student planning to enter college. Selection is based on the written statement and focused on creativity, content and commitment to the cause of deleting cyberbullying.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Delete Cyberbullying 2261 Market Street #291 San Francisco, CA 94114

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Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship Varies May 15

Eligibility: Applicants must have applied or will apply for a master's-level degree program at a university or school within Europe for the fall/autumn semester. Students must be able to apply for a relevant study visa (if applicable) and be studying abroad in a country that they currently reside in or were born in. Selections are based upon interest in other cultures, high academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement and the essay response.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Educations Media Group AB Box 7165 SE 103 88 Stockholm, Sw

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Davidson Fellows Scholarships $10,000-$50,000 February 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 or younger and be able to attend the awards reception in Washington, DC. In addition to the monetary award, the institute will pay for travel and lodging expenses. Three nominator forms, three copies of a 15-minute DVD and additional materials are required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Davidson Institute for Talent Development 9665 Gateway Drive Suite B Reno, NV 89521

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Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship $1,000 August 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents over the age of 18 who are currently accepted to or enrolled at a college or university. Students must submit a 1,000-word essay describing their dream vacation. Selection is based on content, style, creativity and persuasiveness.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Florida Rentals, LLC 5401 South Kirkman Road Suite 310 Orlando, FL 32819

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Divorce Stigma Scholarship $1,000 February 28

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited U.S. community college, undergraduate or graduate program and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students must write an essay explaining how a divorce produced a positive outcome for those involved.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Atlanta Divorce Law Group 3560 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30005

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Hagan Scholarship $7,500 Fall-December 1; Spring-March 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be graduating seniors from a public, private or charter high school with a 3.5 GPA or higher and a household income of $100,000 or less. Students must be enrolling in a four-year college or university the first semester following high school graduation. Applicants must work 240 hours in the year prior to the start of each academic year.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Hagan Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 1225 Columbia, MO 65205

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McCraw Law Group First Responders Scholarship $1,000 August 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled or plan to enroll in a college, university, graduate or law school. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Students must submit, along with the application, a 500-1,000 word essay about the given topic related to the role of a first responder.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

McCraw Law Group 1504 1st Avenue McKinney, TX 75069

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Franchise.Law Entrepreneur Scholarship $1,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate or graduate program in the United States which includes incoming first-year college students who are either high school graduates or possess a GED. Students must be in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission is required on a provided topic.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Franchise.Law 101 South Tryon Street Suite 2700 Charlotte, NC 28280

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BMTX Financial Empowerment Scholarship $1,500 July 11

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate level students, U.S. citizens, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must submit a creative video explaining the importance of financial literacy in both their lives and their career. Special consideration is given to applicants who are actively promoting financial literacy within their community.

How to apply: Applications are available online and must include an official transcript (high school or college) and the essay.

BM Technologies Inc. P.O. Box 278 Maple Shade, NJ 08052

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Live Mas Scholarship $5,000-$25,000 January 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be a legal resident of the United States and at least 16 years of age and no older than 26 years of age. Applicants must be on track to apply for or currently enrolled in accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational programs. Applicants must create and submit a video (2 minutes or less in length) that answers the scholarship question.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Taco Bell Foundation

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Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship Up to $8,000 March 1 (Billboard) or April 1 (Radio and Video)

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors between the ages of 14 and 20 or full-time undergraduate college students between the ages of 15 and 25. Students must submit a video ad, design for a billboard ad or radio spot to encourage safe driving.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Project Yellow Light Hunter Garner Scholarship One Shockoe Plaza Richmond, VA 23219-4132

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Bright!Tax Global Scholar Initiative $1,000 June 1 (Fall); November 1 (Spring)

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who want to study abroad for at least one full semester at an accredited institution. Selection is based on academic and extracurricular achievement, community involvement, future ambitions and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Bright!Tax 244 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10001

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RentHop's College and University Scholarship $1,000 April 30 and August 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's or an associate's degree. Students will need to submit a 500-word essay on the topic provided.

How to apply: An application consists of the essay being emailed to RentHop via a school email address. If applicant doesn't have a school email address, proof of enrollment will need to be provided.

RentHop 32 West 40th Street New York, NY 10018

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Soliant's Sunrise Scholarship $1,000 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming freshmen or current undergraduate students at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Students will need to submit a 500-word essay on the provided topic.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Soliant Consulting

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Achieving Your Goals Scholarship $1,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or law program within the United States or high school seniors who will be enrolled in college before the application deadline. Students must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. An essay on a provided topic is required to be submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group - Gore LLC 295 West Crossville Road Suite 200 Roswell, GA 30075

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Think For Yourself College Scholarship Essay Contest Up to $8,000 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 13 years of age and legal residents of the United States. Students must be currently in middle or high school. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Let Grow 228 Park Avenue South Suite 77212 New York, NY 10003

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Pilot International Scholarship Up to $1,500 March 14

Eligibility: Applicants must be an undergraduate student and pursuing a career that focuses on helping others.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Pilot International Foundation 102 Preston Court Macon, GA 31210

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Ag Day Essay Contest $1,000 February 9

Eligibility: Applicants must be in 9th to 12th grade during the current school year and be a U.S. citizen. The contest requires an essay or video response to the given prompt on the website.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Agriculture Council of America 11020 King Street, Suite 205 Overland Park, KS 66210

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Maleka S. Jackson HBCU Scholarship $1,000 October 15

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed at least 12 credit hours and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must be currently enrolled at a historically black college or university.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Emerging Pearls Foundation Inc. 9165 Otis Avenue Suite 238 Indianapolis, IN 46216

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Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship $200 up to $1,500 February 26

Eligibility: Applicants must have a history of volunteer work to help animals in need. Students must submit an essay about how that volunteer work has impacted their lives and the importance of animal welfare. Selection is based on the overall strength of the submission.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Pet Lifestyle and You (P.L.A.Y.) 246 2nd Street, Unit A San Francisco, CA 94105

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Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship Up to $20,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted to an accredited four-year college. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, work history and extracurricular involvement.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Beyond the Boroughs 30 East 125th Street Suite 242 New York, NY 10035

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Nicholas Virgilio Haiku and Senryu Contest $150-$250 February 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 7 through 12. Students must submit up to three original, previously unpublished haiku. Selection is based on the overall strength of the submission.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Haiku Society of America NVHA Haiku Contest c/o George Vallianos 16 Sandringham Terrace Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

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Student View Scholarship Up to $10,000 April 23

Eligibility: Applicants must complete an online survey and then they will be entered into a random drawing for an award.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Student Insights 136 Justice Drive Valencia, PA 16059

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FMAA Scholarship Program Up to $2,000 June 14

Eligibility: Applicants must create a video essay discussing a given topic related to the United States flag. Students must post their one and a half to two minute video online.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Flag Manufacturers Association of America Hope Silverman 994 Old Eagle School Road Suite 1019 Wayne, PA 19087-1866

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Rubincam Youth Writing Competition $500 December 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students in grades 9 to 12 or middle school students in grades 6 to 8. This award is eligible worldwide.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Genealogical Society 3108 Columbia Pike Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22204

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Student Video Contest $300-$1,200 March 5

Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 6-12 and students may be located anywhere in the world. Students must submit a 60-second video about human population growth and how it affects climate change, ocean health or rapid urbanization and at least one sustainable solution must be mentioned.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

World of 7 Billion 2120 L Street NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20037

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United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Denny's Hungry for Education Varies May 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students, be citizens of the United States or be living in the United States legally and have a 2.5 GPA. Students must write an essay as part of their application and have ideas on ending childhood hunger. Applicants may apply regardless or race or national origin.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Denny's Hunger for Education

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Delta Theta Chi Sorority National Memorial Scholarship $1,600 February 1

Eligibility: Applicants must provide transcripts for the past four years. Students graduating high school or current undergraduate freshmen must provide official documentation of grade point average, SAT and/or ACT scores. Applicants must complete application in full, including the essay, and provide at least one letter of reference.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Delta Theta Chi Sorority Attn: Cindi Cook 2614 S. Lulu Wichita, KS 67216

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Hamilton Award $1,000 January 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be high-achieving, service-focused high school juniors with grit, perseverance and demonstrated need. Students must be committed to participating in a rigorous five-year curriculum designed to provide a comprehensive network of support and practical guidance to Alexander Hamilton Scholars as they transition from high school to college and college to career.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Alexander Hamilton Scholars P.O. Box 81047 Seattle, WA 98108

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USMA Metric Scholarship Award $250-$2,500 March 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to enter college in the fall after graduation. Selection is based on involvement in promoting metric awareness and usage in the U.S. An additional award is available to a non-student.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

U.S. Metric Association P.O. Box 471 Windsor, CO 80550

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Advocates Law Scholarship $1,000 January 31 (fall) and June 30 (spring)

Eligibility: Applicants must be either current or prospective students who are enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States. Students must write an essay as part of the application process.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Advocates Washington 2125 Western Avenue #500 Seattle, WA 98121

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Visa Reservation Scholarship $1,000 March 15 and August 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a U.S. based college or university regardless of their country of origin or nationality. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants who are graduate students must hold at least one baccalaureate degree and be registered full-time. An essay submission is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Visa Reservation LLC 1135 Kildaire Farm Road Second Floor Suite 200 Cary, NC 27511

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Immerse Education University Scholarship Up to $1,000 January 14

Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 13-18 at the beginning of the selected program session and available to attend the academic sessions in Cambridge for the duration of the program. Students must be eligible to live and study in the UK for the duration of the program and attending a non-fee paying school or attending a fee-paying school while receiving a scholarship, grant, bursary or financial assistance.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Immerse Education 15 – 19 Bakers Row London, UK EC1R 3DG

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Abacus Life Scholarship $1,000 January 6

Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time or part-time students at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. Students must submit a video on a provided prompt along with a current college transcript. Selection is based on creativity and showing a superior involvement in what makes you unique.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Abacus Life 2101 Park Center Drive Suite 170 Orlando, FL 32835

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Coolidge Scholarship Full tuition December 11

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens planning on enrolling full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Students must apply during their junior year in high school. Selection is based on academic excellence, interest in public policy and appreciation for Coolidge values and demonstrated humility and leadership.

How to apply: Applications are available online through the website and include an essay, a transcript, a resume and two letters of recommendation.

Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation Inc. P.O. Box 97 Plymouth, VT 05056

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International College Counselors Scholarship $250 April 17

Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school freshmen, sophomores or juniors attending a high school or who are home-schooled. Students must write an essay on the topic, "The transition from middle school to high school is oftentimes filled with anxiety, frustration, and isolation. What advice would you give middle school students on smoothly transitioning to high school? ". Selection is based on content, originality, clarity, insight and writing quality.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

International College Counselors 3107 Stirling Road Suite 208 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

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Carson Scholars $1,000 December 18

Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by their school. They must be in grades 4 through 11 and have a GPA of 3.75 or higher in English, reading, language arts, math, science, social studies and foreign language. They must have participated in some form of voluntary community service beyond what is required by their school. Scholarship recipients must attend a four-year college or university upon graduation to receive funds.

How to apply: Applications are available from the schools of those nominated. Only one student per school may be nominated.

Carson Scholars Fund 305 W Chesapeake Avenue Suite 310 Towson, MD 21204

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Industrial Metal Service Scholarship $500 December 27

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduates currently enrolled full-time in accredited universities within the U.S. and high school seniors who have been accepted into a university program. Students must be legal residents of the U.S. or holders of a valid student visa and be 18 years old or older. Applicants must write an essay on one of the environment-related topics provided.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Industrial Metal Service 260 Phelan Avenue San Jose, CA 95112

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Scholarship America Dollars for Scholars Varies Contact sponsor to confirm deadline

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school or college students. Awards are given by local organizations that may be found on the Dollars for Scholars website.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Scholarship America Dollars for Scholars One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082

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John S. Linakis Scholarship $5,000 April 15 for fall; October 7 for spring

Eligibility: Applicants must be AIFS students with limited financial resources who also demonstrate an interest in and commitment to social justice. Students must complete scholarship and program applications or before the deadline date and this must be postmarked or sent via email before the deadline date.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Institute for Foreign Study AIFS Abroad 1 High Ridge Park Stamford, CT 06905

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Russel R. Taylor Foundation Scholarship Varies April 15 for fall; October 7 for spring

Eligibility: Applicants must be study abroad students who have demonstrated academic excellence and who have significant financial need. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and must send completed applications via email on or before the application deadline.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Institute for Foreign Study AIFS Abroad 1 High Ridge Park Stamford, CT 06905

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Aaliyah Lee Scholarship $1,000 November 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Students must be a high school junior or senior, undergraduate student or graduate student and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients must provide an official transcript confirming their reported GPA and proof of enrollment.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Parent Volunteer Association 1875 Mission Street Suite 103-133 San Francisco, CA 94103

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Craig Dickinson Memorial Scholarship $1,000 March 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors who were home educated for at least the last two years. Students must graduate and begin an educational program at a college or university. Selection will be based on the application, references, autobiography, homeschool transcript and selected test scores if applicable.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Home Education Recognition Organization Inc. (HERO) 820 North Fig Tree Lane Plantation, FL 33317

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Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation $1,000-$4,000 December 10

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students who have demonstrated an interest in human rights and progress. They must also write and submit an essay about a given topic related to human rights.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation 184 Fillow Street Norwalk, CT 06850

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Tattoo Journal Ink Scholarship $700-$1,800 September 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students. A 1,000- to 1,500-word essay on a provided prompt is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Tattoo-Journal.com

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Building Bridges Scholarship $1,000 September 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Students must be a high school junior or senior, undergraduate student or graduate student and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients must provide an official transcript confirming their reported GPA and proof of enrollment.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Parent Volunteer Association 1875 Mission Street Suite 103-133 San Francisco, CA 94103

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Overcoming Adversity After an Injury Scholarship $1,000 February 10

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled or about to attend an accredited community college, undergraduate or graduate program within the United States. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Emerson Straw PL 1101 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Safe Cycling Scholarship $1,000 November 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors, college students or graduate students residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Felix Gonzalez Accident & Injury Law Firm 626 East Quincy Street San Antonio, TX 78215

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AIFS Green Ambassador Scholarship $300-$500 April 15 for fall; October 1 for spring

Eligibility: Applicants must be AIFS Abroad study abroad and/or intern students. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Institute for Foreign Study AIFS Abroad 1 High Ridge Park Stamford, CT 06905

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Sloane Stephens Doc and Glo Scholarship Varies Aug 2

Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors or undergraduate students. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. An essay is required on a provided prompt.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Bold.org Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship 133 Kearny Suite 400 San Francisco, CA 94108

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Allen Tittle's Medical Malpractice Scholarship $1,000 November 28

Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors, college students or graduate students who are legal residents of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and enrolled in a two- to five-year post-secondary institution. Students must be in good overall academic standing and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Tittle & Perlmuter 4106 Bridge Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113

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In the Driver's Seat $500 August 1; November 30; March 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in high school or college. Students must write an essay using the given prompts.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

DMVEdu.org 64 Shattuck Square Suite 285 Berkeley, CA 94704

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Eon Essay Contest Up to $15,000 June 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, Canada (excluding the province of Quebec) or the United Kingdom. Students must be at least 13 years of age but no older than 24 years of age. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in a public school, private school, registered homeschool or a legally recognized educational institution. An essay is required to be submitted after the student has read "The Precipice."

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Eon Essay Contest LLC Players Philanthropy Fund 1122 Kenilworth Drive Suite 201 Towson, MD 21204

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Truth Change Maker Awards Up to $5,000 February 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be 13-25 years old, reside in the United States and attend a higher education institution or trade school.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Truth Initiative 900 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001

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Sandra Hancock Scholarship $500 March 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors who were homeschooled through four years of high school. This scholarship is given to the applicant whose bio in the H.E.R.O. scholarship application best exemplifies the benefits of home education.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Home Education Recognition Organization Inc. (HERO) 820 North Fig Tree Lane Plantation, FL 33317

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Golden Door Scholars Varies October 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be approved DACA students with strong academic records who are enrolling in an undergraduate program or who are current high school seniors or undergraduate students. Students pursuing engineering, computer science, technology or math are given preference.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Golden Door Scholars 1423 Red Ventures Drive Fort Mill, SC 29707

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AIS Technolabs Scholarships Varies May 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of any country who have completed high school and are currently enrolled or enrolling full-time at a four-year institution or pursuing a postgraduate or an undergraduate degree. Students must have completed at least one term, not be a college dropout and have no gap between the bachelor's and master's degree programs. There are a number of scholarships offered for different fields including marketing, human resources, mobile application development, game development, graphic web design, real estate, accounting, engineering and medicine.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

AIS Technolabs 104 Esplanade Avenue Suite 120 Pacific, CA 94044

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Founders Scholarship Up to $1,000 March 1 (Summer); October 15 (Winter)

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled for an IBS seminar. Students must write an essay using one of the given prompts.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

International Business Seminars 2930 E. Northern Avenue Building B Phoenix, AZ 85028

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Digital Ambassador Scholarship $500-$1,000 February 15 (Summer); October 15 (Winter)

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an IBS seminar. Students must create a video entry and sample blog pertaining to the seminar.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

International Business Seminars 2930 E. Northern Avenue Building B Phoenix, AZ 85028

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Scholarship America Dream Award $5,000-$15,000 December 6

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent or legal residents who received a high school diploma from a U.S. school. Students must be planning to complete a minimum of one full year of post-secondary education and be planning to enroll as full-time undergraduates at the sophomore level or higher for the coming academic year. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Scholarship America Dream Award One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082

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George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest Up to $2,000 October 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 1 through 12 and submit an original artwork depicting any North American game bird or animal that may be legally hunted or trapped. NRA membership is not required. Art is divided into categories based on grade level and is judged on effort, creativity, anatomical accuracy and composition.

How to apply: Application information is available online. A statement of authenticity signed by a parent, guardian or teacher must be submitted along with the artwork.

National Rifle Association 11250 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, VA 22030

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Burger King Scholars Program Up to $60,000 December 16

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada and must reside in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico. Students must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school by the fall term of the graduating year. Applicants do NOT need to work at Burger King, but Burger King employees are eligible. Consideration will be given to each applicant's academic record and participation in school and community activities.

How to apply: Applications are available online and may only be completed online.

Burger King Scholars Program Scholarship America One Scholarship Way St. Peter, MN 56082

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Rover Sitter Scholarship $2,500 May 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the United States at least 18 years of age and be existing pet care providers on Rover.com. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or current undergraduate or graduate students with a 3.0 or better grade point average.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

A Place for Rover Inc. 2101 4th Avenue #400 Seattle, WA 98121

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Adult Skills Education Award $1,000 December 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolling in a participating career college. Applicants must also either have a high school diploma, GED or pass an Ability to Benefit test. The minimum age requirement for application is 19. Applicants must also complete the NCCT Educational Success Potential Assessment. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Imagine America Foundation 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 203 Reston, VA 20191

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Most Valuable Student Scholarships $1,000-$7,500 November 12

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and who plan to pursue a four-year degree on a full-time basis at a U.S. college or university. Male and female students compete separately.

How to apply: Contact the scholarship chairman of your local Lodge or the Elks association of your state.

Elks National Foundation Headquarters 2750 North Lakeview Avenue Chicago, IL 60614

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ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship $1,500 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, and parents of students, who are legal U.S. residents and are at least 13 years old. Students must be residents of and attending high school in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin and plan to attend, physically or virtually, an eligible college the fall following the registration dates. There are no financial need, grade point average or class rank requirements. Selection is based on a random drawing.

How to apply: Application information is available online.

ISL Education Lending 6805 Vista Drive West Des Moines, IA 50266

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U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship $5,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be current full-time undergraduate students attending a two-year community college in the United States. Students must be planning to transfer to full-time enrollment at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Applicants must demonstrate financial need or hardship. Students must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of engineering, mathematics or science excluding agricultural, health and other life sciences. Applicants must have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Students who have received two Western Digital Scholarships in the past are ineligible.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship 7900 International Drive Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55425

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Equitable Excellence Scholarship $5,000 December 18

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents who are current high school seniors and are planning to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university in the fall following their graduation. They must show ambition and drive evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or workplace activities. A recommendation from an unrelated adult who can vouch for the student's achievement is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Equitable Holdings Inc. 1290 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10104

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Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team $1,000-$1,500 December 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in community college, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a four-point scale and be on track to earn an associate's or bachelor's degree. Students attending community college in the U.S. do NOT need to be members of Phi Theta Kappa. Fifty students will win a $1,500 scholarship, fifty students will win a $1,250 scholarship and fifty students will win a $1,000 scholarship.

How to apply: Applications are available online. Nomination from the designated nominator at your school is required. A list of nominators is available at http://www.ptk.org.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation P.O. Box 442 Atlanta, GA 30301

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AU Student Contest Up to $1,500 November 4

Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school students and undergraduate students attending any two- or four-year college or university including trade and technical schools. Students must live in the United States including the fifty states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories. Applicants can submit an essay or video reflecting on why religious freedom and church-state separation are important to them and their communities.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Americans United for Separation of Church and State 1310 L Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005

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Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contests $1,000-$35,000 October 31

Eligibility: Applicants must submit a three- to five-minute audio essay focused on a yearly theme. Students must be in the 9th to 12th grade in a public, private or parochial high school, home study program or overseas U.S. military school. Foreign exchange students are not eligible for the contest, and students who are age 20 or older also may not enter. Previous first place winners on the state level are ineligible.

How to apply: Applications are available online but must be submitted to a local VFW post.

Veterans of Foreign Wars 406 West 34th Street Kansas City, MO 64111

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Marshall Memorial Fellowship Varies November 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by a recognized leader in their communities or professional fields. They must be between 28 and 40 years of age and demonstrate achievement within their profession, civic involvement and leadership. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or be permanent citizens of one of the 38 countries listed on the scholarship page. European applicants will visit the United States for their fellowship opportunities. Candidates should have little or no previous experience traveling through Europe. Fellows visit five or six cities and meet with policy makers, business professionals and other community leaders.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

German Marshall Fund of the United States 1744 R Street NW Washington, DC 20009

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Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Up to $55,000 January 9

Eligibility: Applicants must be a current student at an accredited U.S. community college or two-year institution with sophomore status by December 31 of the application year or a recent graduate. Students must plan to enroll full time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in the following fall and have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also demonstrate significant unmet financial need. Family income of up to $95,000 will be considered. However, the majority of scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a Pell grant.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship 44325 Woodridge Parkway Lansdowne, VA 20176

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LULAC National Scholastic Achievement Awards $2,000 March 31

Eligibility: Applicants do not need to be Hispanic or Latino to apply. Applicants must have applied to or be enrolled in a college, university or graduate school and be U.S. citizens or legal residents. Students must also have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Eligible candidates cannot be related to scholarship committee members, the Council President or contributors to the Council funds. Since applications must be sent from local LULAC Councils, students without LULAC Councils in their states are ineligible.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 1133 19th Street NW Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20036

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Humane Studies Fellowship: Flexible Support for PhD Students Up to $5,000 April 1; August 1; December 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students in an MA or PhD program. Students at any university and international students are eligible to apply. Priority is given to applicants at top research institutions. Previous applicants and winners are welcome to apply. Prior participation in IHS programs is not required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University 3434 Washington Boulevard Vernon Smith Hall 1st Floor Arlington, VA 22201

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Stuck at Prom Scholarship $1,000-$15,000 June 4

Eligibility: Applicants must attend a high school prom as a couple in the spring wearing the most original attire that they make from duct tape. Both members of the couple do not have to attend the same school. Photographs of past winners are available on the website.

How to apply: Applications are available online. Contact information, release form and prom picture are required.

Henkel Consumer Adhesives 32150 Just Imagine Drive Avon, OH 44011-1355

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Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program $2,500 January 15

Eligibility: Applicants do not need to be members of Mensa. They must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university in the academic year after application. They must write an essay explaining career, academic or vocational goals.

How to apply: Applications are available online in September.

Mensa Education and Research Foundation 1315 Brookside Drive Hurst, TX 76053

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Churchill Scholarship Full Tuition November 3

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be undergraduate seniors who are enrolled at a participating college or university, or they must be recent graduates of a participating school. At the time of award disbursement, applicants must have a bachelor's degree and must not hold a doctoral degree. Selection is based on academic achievement, proven talent in research and outstanding personal qualities.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, institutional letter of nomination, four recommendation letters, official transcript, GRE scores and applicant photo are required.

Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States 600 Madison Avenue Suite 1601 New York, NY 10022

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Salvatore J. Natoli Dissertation Award in Geographic Education $500 July 20

Eligibility: This award is not restricted to dissertations in geography. Applicants must have received the doctoral degree within the previous two years and are expected to present their research at the annual meeting. Applicants must submit papers drawn from the dissertation, plus abstracts; cover letters that state the title of the dissertation, date of the degree, major professor's name and institution and applicant's social security number; verification letters from the major professors and applications for program participation for the NCGE Annual Meeting. The meeting registration fee will be refunded to finalists and winners after the meeting.

How to apply: Application materials are stated online.

National Council for Geographic Education 1101 14th Street NW Suite 350 Washington, DC 20005-5647

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Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship $1,000 June 28

Eligibility: Applicants must be entering or current full-time college students at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university. They must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, integrity and excellence in diversity. Selection is based on character, financial need and the applicant's potential to impact his or her community.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, personal statement, recommendation letter and resume are required.

Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc. P.O. Box 140900 Gainesville, FL 32614

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James W. McLamore WHOPPER Scholarship $1,000-$60,000 December 16

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who intend to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrated work experience, leadership and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Burger King Scholars Program

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Women on Par Scholarship Up to $2,000 April 2

Eligibility: Applicants must be female, at least 30 years of age and a U.S. or Canadian citizen or legal resident of the U.S. or Canada. Students must be first-time applicants to school or returning to school after an absence to complete a degree and pursuing a technical/vocational, associate's or bachelor's degree. Deadline will be shortened if 200 applications are received before stated date.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

LPGA Amateur Golf Association 1 Deuce Court Daytona Beach, FL 32124

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Striving for Justice Scholarship $1,000 December 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled or about to attend an accredited community college, undergraduate or graduate program within the United States. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. A resume, transcript and essay on a provided topic are required to be submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Van Cleave Law 146 Porter Avenue Biloxi, MS 39530

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Campervan Finder 'Shape The Future' Scholarship $2,500 January 1 and June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be studying full-time with a minimum 2.0 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Campervan Finder

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Fulbright Grants Varies October 10

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals and artists. Funds are generally used to support students in university teaching, advanced research, graduate study or teaching in elementary and secondary schools.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

U.S. Department of State Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs U.S. Department of State, SA-44 301 4th Street SW, Room 234 Washington, DC 20547

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National Merit Scholarship Program and National Achievement Scholarship Program $2,500 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in high school, progressing normally toward completion and planning to enter college no later than the fall following completion of high school, be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents in the process of becoming U.S. citizens and take the PSAT/NMSQT no later than the 11th grade. Participation in the program is based on performance on the exam.

How to apply: Application is made by taking the PSAT/NMSQT test.

National Merit Scholarship Corporation 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200 Evanston, IL 60201-4897

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Telluride Association Summer Seminars (TASS) Summer program tuition and fees December 3

Eligibility: Applicants must be sophomores to high school juniors. The association seeks applicants from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds and provides for their tuition and room and board during summer programs in New York and Michigan. Students are invited to apply either by receiving a score on the PSAT/NMSQT that is usually in the top 1 percent or by nomination by a teacher or counselor.

How to apply: Applications are sent to nominated students.

Telluride Association 217 West Avenue Ithaca, NY 14850

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Waggle Human-Pet Bond Scholarship Opportunity $1,000 November 1

Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the United States or Canada. Students must be enrolled in a full-time college or university program. Applicants must be pet guardians and must not work for Waggle or be related to somebody who does.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Waggle Essex, CT

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Go City Education Scholarship $4,000 November 9

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at a UK or U.S. university. Students must either be citizens, permanent residents or currently studying in the UK or in the US on a student visa. Applicants must pick one Go City destination and tell what attractions they think we should be added to the passes and why, using no more than 280 characters.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Go City

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Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest $200 Monthly on the 15th

Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 16 years old, be legal U.S. residents and use the award at an accredited U.S. college, university or institution of higher learning. Students write an essay, and visitors to the website vote on the winner.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Varsity Tutors 101 S. Hanley Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63105

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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program Up to $55,000 per year for four years November 14

Eligibility: Applicants must plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in the spring and plan to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in the fall following application. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and have standardized test scores in the top 15 percent: SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above. Applicants must also demonstrate significant unmet financial need. Family incomes up to $95,000 are considered.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation 44325 Woodridge Parkway Lansdowne, VA 20176

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Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program Up to $25,000 March 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school junior, have at least a 2.0 GPA, be in need of financial aid ($55,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred) and be involved in extracurricular and community activities. Students applying from Louisiana, Montana and Idaho have additional state specific requirements.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Horatio Alger Association Attn.: Scholarship Department 99 Canal Center Plaza Suite 320 Alexandria, VA 22314

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Financial Need Scholars Varies April 15 (Undergrads); August 15 (Grad)

Eligibility: Applicants must be studying full-time at the sophomore level or higher at an accredited institution and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students must also demonstrate leadership, volunteer, civic or academic service. The program is open to students without regard to sex, race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Students do not need to be members of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement and three letters of recommendation are required.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Inc. 5656 S. Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60637

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Young Scholars Program Varies May 9

Eligibility: Applicants must have financial need, be in the 7th grade and plan to attend high school in the United States. Academic achievement and intelligence are important, and students must display strong academic records, academic awards and honors and submit a strong letter of recommendation. A GPA of 3.65 is usually required, but exceptions are made for students with unique talents or learning differences. The award is also based on students' will to succeed, leadership and public service, critical thinking ability and participation in the arts and humanities. During two summers, recipients must participate in a Young Scholars Week and Young Scholars Reunion in Washington, DC.

How to apply: Applications are available online and at regional talent centers. An application form, parental release, financial and tax forms, school report, teacher recommendation, personal recommendation and survey form are required.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program 301 ACT Drive P.O. Box 4030 Iowa City, IA 52243

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Educational Advancement Foundation Merit Scholarship Varies April 15 (undergraduates) and August 15 (graduates)

Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college students at the sophomore level or higher, including graduate students, at an accredited school. They must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate community involvement and service. The program is open to students without regard to sex, race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Students do NOT need to be members of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement and three letters of recommendation are required.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Inc. 5656 S. Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60637

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CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program Varies June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores. High school students must have an SAT score of 1000 or higher or an ACT score of 21 or higher, while all applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, defined as a gross annual household income ceiling up to $120,000. They must meet all criteria for regular CIA employees, including security checks and medical examinations. Applicants must commit to a work experience each summer during college and agree to CIA employment for 1.5 times the length of their CIA-sponsored scholarship.

How to apply: Applications are available online. A resume, SAT/ACT scores, family income information, copy of FAFSA or Student Aid Report, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.

Central Intelligence Agency Office of Public Affairs Washington, DC 20505

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Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship $1,500 February 16

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical/vocational school full-time. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability or national origin, and recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, academic record, potential to succeed, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of career and educational goals and an outside appraisal. Awards are given at every Simon mall in the U.S.

How to apply: Applications are available online. Only the first 3,000 applications that the organization receives are considered.

Simon Youth Foundation 225 W. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204

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George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest $500-$3,000 February 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents. Students must be high school sophomores, juniors or seniors. Applicants must submit an 800- to 1,200-word essay on some topic that is related to the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution or the U.S. Constitution. Selection is based on the overall strength of the essay.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Society, Sons of the American Revolution 809 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202

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Stokes Educational Scholarship Program Up to $30,000 October 31

Eligibility: Students must be seniors at the time of application, be U.S. citizens, have a 3.0 GPA, have a minimum ACT score of 25 or a minimum SAT score of 1200 and demonstrate leadership skills. Applicants must be planning to major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Security Agency (NSA) Attn.: MB3, Stokes Program 9800 Savage Road Suite 6272 Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000

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College Prep Scholarship for High School Juniors Varies March 22

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school juniors who have a strong academic record and an annual household income of less than $65,000. Many past award recipients have also been part of the first generation in their family to attend college. Scholarships are open to all qualified students, regardless of race or ethnicity.

How to apply: Applications are available on the QuestBridge website in February. An application form, transcript and one teacher recommendation are required.

QuestBridge 120 Hawthorne Avenue Suite 103 Palo Alto, CA 94301

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VRG Scholarship $5,000-$10,000 February 20

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish or fowl. The award is based on compassion, courage and commitment to promoting a "peaceful world through a vegetarian diet or lifestyle." Applicants should submit transcripts and at least three recommendations.

How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail, by phone or by email. A typed document containing the application's information will be accepted.

Vegetarian Resource Group P.O. Box 1463 Baltimore, MD 21203

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Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund Varies October 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be dependent children, spouses or domestic partners of 9/11 victims. Children of victims must enroll in a postsecondary program by age 24 and must continue studies uninterrupted after their 24th birthday to continue to receive assistance. Financial need is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, copy of most recent tax return, transcript and copy of school billing statement are required.

Families of Freedom c/o Scholarship America One Scholarship Way P.O. Box 297 St. Peter, MN 56082

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Global Citizen Scholarship $1,000 May 15; August 15; November 15; February 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. residents that are currently enrolled in a tour with EF educational tours and must create a video on a topic related to global citizenship. Up to 100 scholarship recipients will receive $1,000 towards their current EF educational tour.

How to apply: Applications are available online on the EF Tours Facebook page.

EF Educational Tours EF Center Boston Two Education Circle Cambridge, MA 02141

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National College Match Program Full tuition plus room and board October 10

Eligibility: Applicants must have demonstrated academic excellence in the face of economic obstacles. Students of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to apply. Many past award recipients have been among the first generation in their families to attend college.

How to apply: Applications are available on the QuestBridge website in August of each year. An application form, two teacher recommendations, one counselor recommendation (Secondary School Report), a transcript and SAT and/or ACT score reports are required.

QuestBridge 120 Hawthorne Avenue Suite 103 Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Chinese American Citizens Alliance Essay Contest Up to $1,000 March 2

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students in grades 9 through 12. Students do NOT need to be Chinese Americans. They must write a 500-word essay on a topic chosen by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance. The essay must be written on a given date at the student's local lodge or other designated location.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and essay are required.

Chinese American Citizens Alliance 1044 Stockton Street San Francisco, CA 94108

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AFSA National Essay Contest $2,500 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, high school students and have parents who are not members of the Foreign Service. Students must attend a public, private, parochial school, home school or participate in a high school correspondence program in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia or U.S. territories or must be U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. The current award is $2,500 to the student and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, DC, for the winner and parents.

How to apply: The registration form is available online. Applicants must write a no more than 1,250-word essay on the topic provided.

American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) 2101 East Street NW Washington, DC 20037

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Life Lessons Scholarship Program Varies March 1

Eligibility: Applicants must submit either a 500-word essay or a three-minute video describing the impact of losing a parent at a young age. The grand prize winner of the video contest is selected by an online public vote.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education 1655 N. Fort Myer Drive Suite 610 Arlington, VA 22209

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1 for 2 Education Foundation Scholarship Up to $20,000 February 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolling as full-time students at an accredited four-year college or university and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Recipients agree to provide scholarships in the future. The scholarship may close earlier than the deadline, once 250 completed applications are received.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

1 For 2 Education Foundation 4337 East Grand River Road Suite 198 Howell, MI 48843

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Dell Scholars Program $20,000 December 1

Eligibility: Students must be participants in an approved college readiness program, and they must have at least a 2.4 GPA. Applicants must be planning to enroll full-time in a bachelor's degree program in the fall directly after graduation. Students must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on "individual determination to succeed," future goals, hardships that have been overcome, self-motivation and financial need.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An online application is required.

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation P.O. Box 163867 Austin, TX 78716

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American Bar Association Law Day Art Contest Up to $100 February 25

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students in grades 9-12 or the equivalent within the United States. Students must create an art piece representing the theme for Law Day.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Bar Association (ABA) Law Day 321 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60654

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AES Scholarship $500 October 8

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or current college students attending a post-secondary educational institution. Students are not required to be taking engineering courses to be eligible. An essay submission on a provided topic is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

AES Engineering Solutions

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Annual Essay Contest $1,000 April 19

Eligibility: Applicants must be students enrolled in a community college, an undergraduate program or graduate school. Students must write an essay about suffering injuries due to an accident or being impacted personally by a loved one s accident.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Rosen & Ohr P.A. 1930 Harrison Street Suite 309 Hollywood, FL 33020

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Fair Divorce Legislation Scholarship $1,000 February 28

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate or graduate program and have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Students may apply if awaiting admission decision or deciding on an institution but must be enrolled before receiving the scholarship. An essay on a specific topic is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the submitted essay.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Moskowitz Law Group LLC 25 Main Street Suite 603 Hackensack, NJ 07601

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Life Reimagined Scholarships Varies March 30; June 30; July 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school, undergraduate and graduate school students and non-students from any field of study. All GPAs are encouraged to apply. The scholarships cover a diversity of important groups and causes, including increasing mental health awareness, supporting black entrepreneurs and policy students, helping first-generation students, empowering women in technology, supporting the environment and more.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Calvin Rosser P.O. Box 1725 Lake Mary, FL 32795

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AX Control, Inc. Academic Scholarship $1,000 July 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full- or part-time as an undergraduate at a college or university. An essay on a provided topic is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

AX Control 605 Attain Street Suite 121 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526-1972

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Schlanger Law Group Scholarship for Undergrads $2,000 Feb 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program within the United States or high school seniors who are able to provide proof of enrollment in a U.S. accredited college or university. An essay submission on a provided topic is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Schlanger Law Group LLP 80 Broad Street Suite 1301 New York, NY 10004

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Against All Odds Scholarship $1,000 January 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in college or graduate school or be a GED holder about to attend college within the United States. Students must show good academic standing with a 3.0 minimum GPA. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application and essay written on a provided prompt.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Adams & Bischoff, LLC 171 Church Street Suite 360 Charleston, SC 29401

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Janitorial Manager $1,000 Annual Scholarship $1,000 July 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university in the United States or Canada. An original essay submission on a provided prompt is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Janitorial Manager 3139 Republic Boulevard North Toledo, OH 43615

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Delete Cyberbullying Mental Health Awareness Scholarship $1,000 June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies. Applicants must also be a high school (9th to 12th grade), college or graduate student or a student planning to enter college. Selection is based on the written statement and focused on creativity, content and commitment to the cause of deleting cyberbullying.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Delete Cyberbullying 2261 Market Street #291 San Francisco, CA 94114

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Elk Mountain Tents Outdoors Enthusiast Scholarship $500 June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be registered for a college, university or technical school for the fall term. Students must be at least 16 years of age with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must have a love for the great outdoors. An essay submission on a provided topic is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Elk Mountain Tents Nampa, ID 83687

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Unboxing Your Life Video Scholarship $3,000 March 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. high school seniors, undergraduates or graduate students. Students must provide proof of college acceptance or a current transcript. Applicants must create a five-minute unboxing video of their life that showcases their originality and unique personality.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Sttark 2 Task Industrial Court Greenville, SC 29607

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Be the Boss Scholarship $2,000 March 15 (Spring); September 15 (Fall)

Eligibility: Applicants must be female high school or college students interested in starting their own online business. Students must submit their business plan to apply.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

GoSkills 555 Bryant Street #901 Palo Alto, CA 94301

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New Heights Scholarship $1,000 April 29

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are graduating high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 planning on enrolling in a post-secondary institution or students currently enrolled in a two- or four-year post-secondary institution.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Bussey Law Firm P.C. 12 East Boulder Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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Lounge Lizard Web Design Scholarship $1,000 February 18 (Spring) and October 2 (Fall)

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted at an accredited school in the U.S. Students must submit an original web design.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Lounge Lizard Worldwide Inc. 31 West Main Street Suite 212 Patchogue, NY 11772

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Spirit of Giving Scholarship $1,000 July 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or currently enrolled students in an accredited U.S. certificate program, college, trade school or university who will be attending the program in the following year. Students must submit an essay relating to giving and service to others.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Wine Country Gift Baskets

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Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contest $250-$1,000 June 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students, college or university students enrolled in at least six credit hours of course work or graduate students enrolled in at least three credit hours of graduate course work. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required. Membership in The Jane Austen Society of North America is not required to enter the contest.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Jane Austen Society of North America

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Women in STEM Scholarship Varies December 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be new-entering female students who plan to pursue a STEM major and must be international or DACA students. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress requirements for the yearly renewal of this scholarship.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

MPOWER Financing 1875 Connecticut Avenue NW 10th Floor Washington, DC 20009

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GMR Transcription Academic Scholarship $500 June 15 and December 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at an accredited college or university. Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Applicants must submit essays and complete a qualification quiz.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

GMR Transcription Services 2552 Walnut Avenue, Suite 110 Tustin, CA 92780

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Delete Cyberbullying Social Media Scholarship $1,000 February 28

Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies. Applicants must also be a high school (9th to 12th grade), college or graduate student or a student planning to enter college. Selection is based on the written statement and focused on creativity, content and commitment to the cause of deleting cyberbullying.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and an essay are required.

Delete Cyberbullying 2261 Market Street #291 San Francisco, CA 94114

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Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Up to $90,000 over 2 years October 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be immigrants who are resident aliens, have been naturalized or are the children of two parents who have been naturalized. The potential winner of a fellowship must already have a bachelor's degree or be a college senior and must not be over the age of 30 by the application deadline.

How to apply: Applications are available online and should be submitted online.

Paul and Daisy Soros 224 W. 57th Street New York, NY 10019

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LA Tutors Innovation in Education Scholarship $500 20th of each month

Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school or college student within the U.S. or Canada. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Students must be a citizen of, permanent resident of or hold a valid student visa in the U.S. or Canada. Applicants will have designed an innovative project that makes the difference in the lives of others. The project can include a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc. An essay describing the goal of the project and providing supporting documentation is required. The contest is monthly.

How to apply: Application is available online.

LA Tutors 9454 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 600 Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Dunkin Philadelphia Regional Scholarship $5,000 April 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 enrolling part-time or full-time at an accredited two- or four-year institution or technical school. Students must be residents of or be enrolled in college in Kent or New Castle counties, DE; Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer or Salem counties, NJ; Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton or Philadelphia counties, PA.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program Scholarship America One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082

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Drone Technology College Scholarship $1,000 September 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 years old and be enrolled in, or accepted to, a U.S. college or university in an undergraduate program. Students will submit a 750- to 1,000-word essay addressing the topic of pushing the drone industry forward.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Drone Pilot Ground School

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Study.com College Scholarship for Homeschool Students $1,000 November 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be homeschooled. Students must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university within the United States and plan on continuing next year. Applicants must consent to provide a digital photograph of themselves and a quote for display on Study.com if the selection committee notified them as the award winner.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Study.com 100 View Street Suite 202 Mountain View, CA 94041

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Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship $1,000 May 3

Eligibility: Applicants must be current or incoming undergraduate students who will be enrolled for the upcoming fall semester. Students must create a newspaper-style crossword puzzle on a topic they are passionate about. Friends or family members of committee members are not allowed to apply for this scholarship.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Crossword Hobbyist

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Kopfler and Hermann Overcoming Adversity Scholarship $1,000 December 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in college or graduate school or be a GED holder about to attend college. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit an essay describing a hardship they have encountered and how they overcame the obstacle.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Kopfler & Hermann, Attorneys at Law 7910 West Main Street Houma, LA 70360

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Access to Education Scholarship $1,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited community college, junior college, undergraduate or graduate college or university in the United States. A minimum 3.0 GPA or higher is required. Students will submit a 750-word essay explaining the role of higher education in our culture and describing ideas for expanding access to a wider range of demographic groups.

How to apply: Applications are available online and must be emailed along with the essay, a cover sheet, transcripts and resume.

Gaiennie Law Office 3801 East Florida Avenue Suite 100 Denver, CO 80210

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RealtyHop Scholarship $1,000 April 30 and August 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled undergraduates seeking a bachelor's or associate's degree. Students must submit their application including an essay via their school email address.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

RealtyHop 355 Madison Avenue 4th Floor New York, NY 10017

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GyanDhan Scholarship Varies May 15

Eligibility: Applicants must pursue a 2-year postgraduate course in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and Germany and be in the process of applying or have applied but have not yet received an admission letter. Students must be an Indian resident with an undergraduate degree from an Indian institute. If applicants are applying for an education loan, they must start via Gyandhan in one of our partner lenders.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

GyanDhan First Floor, 262 Westend Marg Saiyad Ul Ajaib Extension Saket, New Delhi, De 110030

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CouponBirds Help To Save Scholarship $500-$1,000 October 10

Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 15 years old and currently enrolled in an accredited college or university within the U.S. or Canada. Students must upload a three- to five-minute video on a provided topic and post on Twitter or Facebook with information related to saving money with CouponBirds SmartCoupon Extension.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

CouponBirds.com

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U.S. JCI Senate Scholarship Grants $1,500 January 17

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors and U.S. citizens who are graduating from a U.S. accredited high school or state approved home school or GED program. Winners must attend college full-time to receive funds. Applications are judged at the state level.

How to apply: Applications are available from your school's guidance office.

US JCI Senate Foundation 387 Sunset Lawton, OK 73507

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Rhodes Scholar Full tuition plus stipend October 2

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 24 and have a bachelor's degree at the time of the award. The awards provide for two to three years of study at the University of Oxford including educational costs and other expenses. Selection is extremely competitive and is based on literary and scholastic achievements, athletic achievement and character.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Rhodes Scholarship Trust Attn.: Elliot F. Gerson 8229 Boone Boulevard, Suite 240 Vienna, VA 22182

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Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund Up to $15,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who participate in the progressive movement, acting in the interests of issues such as expansion of civil rights and international solidarity, among others. Applicants must also have demonstrated financial need as well as a solid academic record.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 7307 New York, NY 10116

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Create Real Impact Contest $250 - $10,000 April 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be legal U.S. residents who are between the ages of 14 and 22. They must be enrolled full-time at an accredited secondary or post-secondary school. They must submit an original, creative project that offers a solution to the problem of distracted driving. Selection is based on project concept, message effectiveness and creativity.

How to apply: Contest entry instructions are available online. A creative project is required.

Impact Teen Drivers Attn.: Create Real Impact Contest P.O. Box 161209 Sacramento, CA 95816

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Americanism Essay Contest $500-$1,500 December 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 7 through 12 and must be sponsored by a Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) branch or Ladies Auxiliary unit. They must submit an essay on a sponsor-determined topic. Selection is based on the overall strength of the essay.

How to apply: Entry instructions are available online - look under "events and programs" link. An essay and cover sheet are required.

Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) FRA Scholarship Administrator 125 N. West Street Alexandria, VA 22314

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Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program Full Tuition November 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be current high school students who will be between the ages of 15 and 18 at the beginning of the exchange program. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Previous knowledge of the German language is not required. Selection is based on academic achievement, written and oral communication skills and temperamental suitability for adjusting to different cultures.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.

Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program Cultural Vistas 233 Broadway 21st Floor New York, NY 20279

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Altec Design Web Scholarship $750 July 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolling or currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution. Students must write an essay discussing how they foresee the internet changing their chosen profession in the next 20 years.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Altec Design 2323 Locust Street #308 St. Louis, MO 63103

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Maeband Scholarship $500 July 1; December 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be a mom or expectant mom and a U.S. citizen currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. two- or four-year university or college in any field. An essay submission on a provided topic is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Maeband

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IAPMO Essay Scholarship Contest $1,000-$2,000 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors or enrolled or accepted as full-time students in an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, four-year accredited college or university or an apprentice program.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An essay of 800 to 1,600 words on the topic provided is required.

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) 4755 E. Philadelphia Street Ontario, CA 91761

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Cashtelligent Financial Literacy Scholarship $1,000 December 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school or college students, graduate school students, adult students or parents of a student enrolled or planning to enroll in any accredited college in the U.S. There are no requirements for field of study.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Cashtelligent

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Christophers Video Contest for College Students $100-$2,000 February 16

Eligibility: Applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate level college students and U.S. citizens. Selection is based on the video submitted and how well it depicts the theme of "One Person Can Make a Difference."

How to apply: Applications are available online. Students must also submit a video of five minutes or less communicating the theme.

Christophers 5 Hanover Square 22nd Floor New York, NY 10004

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Foreclosure Scholarship Program $1,000-$4,000 December 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens 13 years of age or older who are currently enrolled as undergraduate college students. They must write an essay between 800 and 2,000 words providing creative solutions to a given topic involving critical issues facing the nation centered around real estate/housing. Selection is based upon the overall strength of the essay and application.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and essay are required.

Foreclosure.com 1825 NW Corporate Boulevard Suite 110 Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship $500 November 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens who have at least one full year of college study remaining. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on the overall strength of the essays submitted.

How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and two essays are required.

Odenza Vacations 4664 Lougheed Highway Suite 230 Burnaby, BC V5C5T5

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Create-a-Greeting-Card Scholarship $10,000 March 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents who are at least 14 years old. The submission must include original artwork or photographs. Selection is based on the overall quality of the submission including creativity, uniqueness and suitability.

How to apply: Online entry is required.

Gallery Collection Prudent Publishing 65 Challenger Road P.O. Box 150 Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

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National Marbles Tournament Scholarship Varies Contact sponsor to confirm deadline

Eligibility: Applicants must win first place in a local marble tournament and then compete in the National Marbles Tournament held each summer in New Jersey. Students must be between 7 and 14 years old.

How to apply: Information on the tournament is available online.

National Marbles Tournament Matt Corley 10908 Bornedale Drive Hyattsville, MD 20783

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Leopold Schepp Foundation Scholarship $9,000 Varies

Eligibility: Applicants must be high-school seniors or undergraduates, under age 30. Graduate applicants must be under age 40. Students must be citizens or permanent residents with a minimum GPA of 3.3 and must enroll full-time in a four-year bachelor degree program or approved graduate program. Eligibility is determined by character as exhibited by references, by ability and by financial need. The cutoff for applications is automatically imposed when a sufficient number of requests have been received.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Leopold Schepp Foundation 551 Fifth Avenue Suite 3000 New York, NY 10176

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Annual Writing Competition $5,000 May 5

Eligibility: Applicants may submit more than one entry. Entry must be original, in English, unpublished and not accepted by any other publisher at the time of submission. Due to U.S. Government restrictions, entries are unable to be accepted from Syria, Iran, North Korea or Sudan.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Writer's Digest Competition Guidelines 4700 E. Galbraith Road Cincinnati, OH 45236

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CareerFitter Scholarship $1,000 January 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to enroll or already enrolled in accredited college or graduate school program. Students are encouraged to take a career test on Career Fitter's website and include the results on their application. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to apply: Applications must be completed online.

CareerFitter.com P.O. Box 124 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

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Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest Up to $2,500 March 22

Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 10-18 and reside in North America or Hawaii. An essay on a provided topic is required to be submitted. Essay submissions may be submitted by students, their parents or teachers.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Stossel in the Classroom 20 Rope Lane Levittown, NY 11756

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Stossel in the Classroom Video Contest Up to $2,500 March 22

Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 10-23 and reside in North America or Hawaii. A video submission on a provided topic is required. The video may be submitted by the students, their parents or teachers.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Stossel in the Classroom 20 Rope Lane Levittown, NY 11756

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Safe Driving Scholarship $1,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or enrolled in a college or university in the United States. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt, resume and transcript are required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Springs Law Group 6215 Corporate Drive Suite 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80919

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Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship $1,000 October 5

Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to enroll in or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university as a full-time student. Students must write an essay pertaining to empowerment.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Responsify 495 Flatbrush Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225

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A Better World Spirituality and Technology Advancement Scholarship $1,000 July 19

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school or college students who wish to promote a better world through spiritual and technological advancements. Students must write essays pertaining to the subject.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

ChinaSona Foundation 401 N. Garfield Avenue Suite 1 Alhambra, CA 91801

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Pete and Lela Stavros Scholarship $2,000 February 15

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from an Oklahoma high school. Students must be a child or relative of a member of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association. Applicants must submit supporting materials indicating the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association member's name, service status, fire department and relationship to the student. Students must submit essays describing career goals related to their education plan and how extracurricular activities have influenced educational goals. Applicants must submit the FAFSA student aid report and a letter of recommendation from the school guidance counselor or principal.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Oklahoma City Community Foundation 1000 North Broadway Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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Barbizon's College Tuition Scholarship Up to $100,000 December 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be legal U.S. residents who are planning to attend an accredited college or university. Students must fill out an entry form for the sweepstakes and must be accepted at an accredited college or university within three years of graduation.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Barbizon International 4950 West Kennedy Boulevard Suite 200 Tampa, FL 33609

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Sarah Josephine Langstaff Memorial Scholarship $500-$1,000 November 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be female students, at least 18 years of age and residents of the United States with British or Commonwealth of Nations ancestry. Students must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited two- or four-year college or university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission and transcript are required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Daughters of the British Empire in the USA

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Sutliff & Stout First Step Scholarship $1,500 July 25

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled in a college, trade school or university. Students must submit an essay on distracted driving habits and provide a resume. Applicants must have a valid driver's license.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Sutliff & Stout First Step 550 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 530 Houston, TX 77027

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CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest $500 April 15 (Spring); October 15 (Fall)

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. residents who will be enrolling in classes for the upcoming semester. Students must submit a video addressing an automotive related topic. Selection is based on the overall strength of the submission.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

CJ Pony Parts 7461 Allentown Boulevard Harrisburg, PA 17112

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Eco-Warrior Scholarship $1,000 December 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, undergraduate or graduate students. Students must have demonstrated interest and involvement in environmental sustainability initiatives. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

HeySunday 2810 N Church Street Unit 35267 Wilmington, 19 DE

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Boomer Benefits Scholarship $2,500 August 27

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited educational institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of academic achievement and community service.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Boomer Benefits 2601 Meacham Boulevard Suite 500 Fort Worth, TX 76137

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Clubs of America Scholarship Award for Career Success $1,000 August 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. educational institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must submit an essay explaining their career goals. Selection is based on the overall strength of the submission.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Clubs of America 484 Wegner Road Lakemoor, IL 60051

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Double A Solutions $1,000 Annual Scholarship $1,000 July 1

Eligibility: Students must be high school seniors or enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university in the United States or Canada. Applicants must submit an essay addressing a provided topic. Selection is based on the overall strength of the submission. Employees of Double A Solutions and their immediate family members are ineligible.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Double A Solutions 3139 North Republic Boulevard Toledo, OH 43515

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Idaho Advocates Scholarship $1,000 January 31 and June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited law school located within the United States. Students must submit an essay on a provided topic.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

The Advocates 1710 South Wells Avenue Suite 110 Meridian, ID 83642

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We The Future Contest Up to $5,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and middle, high school or college students. Students must submit an entry in one of the following categories: essay, song, entrepreneurial plan, short film, PSA, STEM or speech - all with the theme of the U.S. Constitution.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Constituting America P.O. Box 1988 Colleyville, TX 76034

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Express Medical Supply Scholarship Program $500 June 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents who are currently enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year institution in the United States. Students must use social media to share a picture and brief explanation that describes how they give to others. Selection is based on the overall strength of the submission.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Express Medical Supply Inc. 218 Seebold Spur Fenton, MO 63026

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StudentCam Competition Varies January 20

Eligibility: Applicants must be either middle school or high school students in the United States, U.S. territories or the District of Columbia. Students must follow rules for the documentary competition. Applicants' entries must reflect the current theme.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

C-SPAN

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Debt.com Scholarship $500 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must submit confirmation emails for proof of multiple scholarship applications. Students must submit a short letter about themselves.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Debt.com 5701 West Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 100 Plantation, FL 33313

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Mometrix College Scholarship Up to $1,000 May 23

Eligibility: Applicants must submit a 2,000 character (about 400 words) or less essay based on their test preparation practices. First, second and third place prizes are awarded.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Mometrix Test Preparation 3827 Phelan #179 Beaumont, TX 77707

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Recognizing Public Servants Scholarship $1,000 December 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled or enrolling in an accredited post-secondary institution, demonstrate an interest in public service and be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Matthew Wilson Attorney at Law 409 7th Street NW Suite 221 Washington, DC 20004

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Anthony's Scholarship Living with a Sense of Purpose $2,000 April 30

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to attend post-secondary education and hold a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher in high school. Students must provide a school resume, transcript and essay discussing the mental health system and suicide.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

John H. Fisher PC 278 Wall Street Kingston, NY 12401

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Study.com Scholarship for Transfer Students $1,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university within the United States and planning on continuing next year. Students must have a minimum of 30 semester hours or 44 quarter hours to complete.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Study.com 100 View Street Suite 202 Mountain View, CA 94041

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Adult Learner Scholarship from Study.com $1,000 November 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be adult learners, accepted by or enrolled in a college or university within the United States and planning on continuing the next year. Students must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours to complete.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Study.com 100 View Street Suite 202 Mountain View, CA 94041

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Study.com Scholarship for Nontraditional Students $1,000 November 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be nontraditional students, accepted by or enrolled in a college or university within the United States and planning on continuing the next year. Students must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours to complete.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Study.com 100 View Street Suite 202 Mountain View, CA 94041

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Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship $1,000 First of every month

Eligibility: Applicants 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 making a difference in their community and why they believe they have the pulse of perseverance. Students must provide proof of current enrollment and submit a short video on why they possess the pulse of perseverance and what the scholarship will mean to them.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Pulse of Perseverance Chicago, IL

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Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship $1,000 August 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolling in post-secondary education or be current undergraduate, graduate or law program students at a U.S. college or university. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and write an essay pertaining to the prevention of cyberbullying.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

McCready Law 10008 South Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60643

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First Citizens' Charitable Foundation Inc. Barbara Whitehead Silva Scholarship $1,000 April 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend college in the fall following their high school graduation. Their parent or guardian must be a member of the credit union.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

First Citizens' Federal Credit Union 200 Mill Road, Suite 100 Fairhaven, MA 02719

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Ron Howell Caregiver College Scholarship $1,000 June 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be primary unpaid caregivers for a family member or loved one with a chronic disability or medical condition requiring consistent in-home care. Students must be planning to attend college in the United States for their associate’s, undergraduate or graduate degree. An essay or video submission on a provided topic is required. This award is not available to students in medical school.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

180 Medical Inc. 8516 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73162

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Steps For Change Scholarship $2,000 May 3

Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors expecting to graduate and in the process of applying to, or having been accepted to, a college or university. Students must have a household income of less than $55,000 and a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. A one-minute video submission on a provided topic is required.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Wealth By Health Steps For Change Foundation 5419 Hollywood Boulevard Suite B Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Act of Kindness Scholarship $1,000 February 28

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Students must be a high school junior or senior, undergraduate student or graduate student and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients must provide an official transcript confirming their reported GPA and proof of enrollment.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Parent Volunteer Association 1875 Mission Street Suite 103-133 San Francisco, CA 94103

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Sir Cyril Taylor Legacy Scholarship $1,000 April 15 for fall; October 7 for spring

Eligibility: Applicants must be students who demonstrate high academic achievements and articulate their objectives in a required essay. Students must meet the minimum requirements for the program to which they are applying and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Institute for Foreign Study AIFS Abroad 1 High Ridge Park Stamford, CT 06905

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A+A Altruism + All Good Deeds Scholarship $1,000 May 31

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Students must be a high school junior or senior, undergraduate student or graduate student and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients must provide an official transcript confirming their reported GPA and proof of enrollment.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Parent Volunteer Association 1875 Mission Street Suite 103-133 San Francisco, CA 94103

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Study.com Community College Student Scholarship $1,000 November 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be students pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree from a community college. Students must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university within the United States and planning on continuing the next year.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Study.com 100 View Street Suite 202 Mountain View, CA 94041

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Study.com Online Undergraduate Degree Scholarship $1,000 November 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be attending an online undergraduate degree program in any field. Students must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university within the United States and plan on continuing next year.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Study.com 100 View Street Suite 202 Mountain View, CA 94041

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Study.com Online Graduate Degree Scholarship $1,000 November 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a master's degree in a distance learning program. Students must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university within the United States and plan on continuing next year.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Study.com 100 View Street Suite 202 Mountain View, CA 94041

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Agota M. Bardos Award $1,000 May 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be immigrants currently residing in the U.S. who have financial need. Students must be in their final year of high school or enrolled in an undergraduate degree program within the past six months. Applicants must have demonstrated their commitment to visual arts or music, academic rigor and community or family service.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Bardos Foundation

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Denes I. Bardos Award $1,000 May 1

Eligibility: Applicants must be immigrants currently residing in the U.S. who have financial need. Students must be in their final year of high school or enrolled in an undergraduate degree program within the past six months. Applicants must have demonstrated their commitment to innovation, academic rigor and community or family service.

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Bardos Foundation

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Corporate Office Interiors Scholarship Contest $1,000 June 15

Eligibility: Applicants must currently be enrolled in a high school, college, university or trade school in the U.S. or Canada. Students must write and submit an essay about a given topic related to office furniture and cubicles.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

Corporate Office Interiors 2831 East Oakland Park Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33306

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BigFuture Scholarships $500-$40,000 February 28

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school sophomores or juniors and have a College Board online account.

How to apply: Applications are available online.

College Board 250 Vesey Street New York, NY 10281-1052

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