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Beauty School Scholarship
Sponsor: Beauty Schools Directory Amount: $2,500 Due: September 1, 2020 Apply Here Description: Scholarship is open to students planning to attend a school in one of the following programs: cosmetology, barbering, hair design, nail technology, makeup artistry, aesthetics and skin care, permanent cosmetics/makeup, laser hair removal, etc. Environmental Awareness Scholarship Essay Sponsor: Reusethisbag.com Amount: $1,000 Due: September 1, 2020 Apply Here Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students worldwide. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to climate change. Cameron Impact Scholarship Sponsor: Bryan Cameron Education Foundation Amount: $140,000 Due: September 11, 2020 Apply Here Description: The Cameron Impact Scholarship is provided through the Bryan Cameron Education Foundation. Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who show the highest levels of academic achievement, leadership, involvement in extracurricular activities, and participation in community service & other civic events. Finalists will be selected and invited for interviews during the fall, preferably at the student's school. Winners will be selected after the interviews have all been conducted. A minimum of 25% of all foundation funds will be awarded to students who are planning to pursue a career in education, government, the non-profit sector, the military, or another form of public service. Be the Boss Scholarship Sponsor: Go Skills Amount: $2,000 Due: September 15, 2020 Apply Here Description: Scholarship is open to female high school and college students who want to start their own online business. Applicant must share all the reasons they are scared to start their business and who their female boss role model is. FormSwift Scholarship Program Sponsor: FormSwift Amount: wingsoverh Due: September 15, 2020 Apply Here Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must create a business plan infographic for one of the given industries provided. JEN Scholarships Sponsor: Jazz Education Network (JEN) Amount: Up to $3,000 Due: September 15, 2020 Apply Here Description: Scholarship is open to high school and university students with talent and potential in jazz performance and/or education or industry. Multiple scholarships available with different requirements. Applicants should see website for details. Moving Forward Scholarship Contest Sponsor: Bellhops Amount: $3,000 Due: September 15, 2020 Apply Here Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited undergraduate college or university in the fall with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit a complete application, their transcript, and an essay on the importance of their major in today’s society. We the Future Contest Sponsor: Constituting America Amount: $1,000 Due: September 17, 2020 Apply Here Description: High School Students may submit: Essay, Song, STEM or PSA. All entries that utilize copyrighted music, film clips or photos MUST obtain the proper licensing permissions IN ADVANCE of submitting the entry, in order to be considered. *PLEASE SEE SITE FOR PROMPT DETAILS* $1,000 September Scholarship Sponsor: Niche Amount: $1,000 Due: September 20, 2020 Apply Here Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students, as well as adults looking to attend college in the next year. Applicant must complete a form to login or register for a free account. DDSRank Dental Scholarship Sponsor: DDSRank Amount: $500 Due: September 20, 2020 Apply Here Description: This scholarship is open to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students who are enrolled in a dentistry or dental hygienist program. Students must reside in the United States. Ayn Rand - Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING* Sponsor: Ayn Rand Institute Amount: $593 Due: September 21, 2020 Apply Here Description: Current high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply for this award. To enter, each student must write an essay of 800 to 1,600 words discussing 'Atlas Shrugged'; students must select one of the specific essay prompts listed on the Ayn Rand Institute website. Don't Text and Drive Scholarship Sponsor: Digital Responsibility Amount: $1000 Due: September 30, 2020 Apply Here Description: This award is for U.S. high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Students must submit a short response about texting and driving and be selected as a semi-finalist to compete for the available scholarships. Back to School Scholarship Sponsor: MoneySolver Amount: $1,000 Due: September 30, 2020 Apply Here Description: Scholarship is open to student who are at least 18 years of age and are currently, have been, or will be enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2022) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning. Applicant must submit an essay on if they were to go back to high school for one day, what would they do differently. Because College is Expensive Scholarship *OCCURS EVERY QUARTER* Sponsor: Cedar Education Lending Amount: $500 Due: September 30, 2020 Apply Here Description: Scholarship is open to high school students, adults looking to head back to school, current college students, and anyone looking to attend college or graduate school within 12 months. Applicant must submit a short form. Bonsai Finance Veterans Scholarship Sponsor: Bonsai Finance Amount: $2,500 Due: September 30, 2020 Apply Here Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate of vocational/technical students who are veterans, active duty, or direct dependents (son, daughter, spouse) of the U.S. Military. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to their accomplishments. Illustrators of the Future Contest Sponsor: L. Ron Hubbard Library Amount: $500 Due: September 30, 2020 Apply Here Description: Contest is open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for more than three black-and-white story illustrations, or more than one process-color painting, in media distributed broadly to the general public. Just Poetry Contest Sponsor: American High School Poets Amount: Up to $500 Due: September 30, 2020 Apply Here Description: Scholarship is open to all U.S. high school students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. No Sweat Scholarship | NO ESSAY Sponsor: Cirkled In Amount: $1,000 Due: September 30, 2020 Apply Here Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia. Applicant must create a free Cirkled in account. Shout It Out Scholarship Sponsor: Unigo Amount: $1,500 Due: September 30, 2020 Apply Here Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2026) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt. |
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School House Connection Leadership and Scholarship Program
Sponsor: SchoolHouse Amount: $2,000 Due: October 1, 2020 Apply Here Description:
Urban Outfitters & Fujifilm Scholarship *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING* Sponsor: Urban Outfitters Amout: $20,000 Due: October 4, 2020 Apply Here Description: Urban Outfitters is awarding up to $20,000 in scholarships to 53 winners. One Grand Prize Winner will receive $10,000 while two additional winners will receive $5,000 each. The remaining 50 runner-ups will each win a Fujifilm Instax Mini Link (Smartphone Printer) and one box of ten photo sheets. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents of the United States who are 16 and older. Winners announced on or around November 20, 2020. AES Engineering Scholarship Program Sponsor: AES Amount: $500 Due: October 5, 2020 Apply Here Description: The AES Engineering Scholarship Program is available to any student looking to further his/her education. An essay is required to apply for this award. Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Submit essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com Embracing Our Differences Scholarship Sponsor: embracingourdifferences.org Amount: $1,000 Due: October 7, 2020 Apply Here Description: Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, artists can enlighten, educate and affect change around the world. Embracing Our Differences invites you to participate in creating a world where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated. Become a part of this exciting change through your visual art submission to the annual Embracing Our Differences international juried competition. NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarship Sponsor: National Society of High School Scholars Foundation Amount: $1,000 Due: October 15, 2020 Apply Here Description: This award is for U.S. high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall. Applicants must be a member of an underrepresented group, have a minimum 3.5 grade point average and be pursuing a major in a STEM field; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. NFAA YoungARTS Program *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING* Sponsor: National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA) Amount: $2,400 Due: October 16, 2020 Apply Here Description: This award is for U.S. students 15 to 18 years old, or those in grades 10 through 12, who have a talent for the arts. Lessons In Your Home Scholarship Sponsor: Lessons In Your Home Amount: $500 Due: October 24, 2020 Apply Here Description: Lessons in your home is now offering a scholarship to students passionate about music. Applicants must be studying music, music business, performance, production (major or minor in any music school program) at any US institution. More eligibility details can be found on the provider website. Horatio Alger Georgia Scholarship Program Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association Amount: $10,500 Due: October 25, 2020 Apply Here Description: This award is for high school seniors with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher who demonstrate critical financial need and are residents of Georgia. Horatio Alger National Scholarship *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING* Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association Amount: $25,000 Due: October 25, 2020 Apply Here Description: This award is for high school seniors with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher who demonstrate critical financial need. Each applicant who applies for a Horatio Alger scholarship program, whether it be a specific state program or the finalist program, will automatically be considered for the National Scholarship Program. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING* Sponsor: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: Amount: $160,000 Due: October 30, 2020 Apply Here Description: The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Scholarship is available to U.S. high school seniors with an unweighted grade point average of 3.5 or higher, standardized test scores in the top 15%, and unmet financial need. Halloween Costume Scholarship Sponsor: Money Solver Amount: $1,000 Due: October 31, 2020 Apply Here Description: Who said Halloween costumes were just for kids? Americans are projected to spend about $3.4 Billion on Halloween costumes for both themselves and their pets. Who doesn't love a dog in a hotdog costume or a cat dressed as a dinosaur? Tell us about your favorite Halloween costume that either you or your pet has worn for the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship for school or student loan payments. And don't leave out any awesome or adorable details! The Persevering Through Injury Scholarship Sponsor: Champlain Valley Law - R Drew Palcsik Attorney at Law PLLC Amount: $1,000 Due: October 31, 2020 Apply Here Description: Do you have someone in your life who has battled back from a serious injury? If so, we want to hear from you. In a 750-1,000 word essay, describe someone who you look up to who used perseverance, mental fortitude, and resilience to overcome a significant injury. Would you consider them a hero? What traits do they possess that you believe helped them overcome their injury? Voice of Democracy Scholarship. *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING* Sponsor: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Amount: $5,000 Due: October 31, 2020 Apply Here Description: U.S. high school students in grades nine through twelve who are 19 years of age or younger are eligible for this scholarship. To apply, the applicant must write an essay on the theme listed on the Veterans of Foreign Wars website and record the reading of that essay; submit both essay and CD/flash drive to be considered for this scholarship. Coca-Cola Scholarship Program | NO ESSAY Sponsor: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Amount: $3,000,000 Due: October 31, 2020 Apply Here Description: High school seniors are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens and must attend a high school in the United States. Beacon Scholarship for Rural America Sponsor: Carrot-Top Industries, Inc. Amount: $1,000 Due: October 31, 2020 Apply Here Description: Since 1980, Carrot-Top Industries, Inc. (Sponsor) has been a leading flag and patriotic products retailer priding ourselves on a dedication to patriotism and community growth across America. Now, we want to help low-income students living in rural areas with their college endeavors. The Beacon® Scholarship for Rural America will award $1,000 scholarships to ONE winner in the Spring and TWO winners in the Fall semester, to graduating high school seniors, current college students or adult learners planning to enroll in an accredited college program during the 2020 – 2021 academic year. |
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Actuarial Diversity Scholarship | ACT/SAT SCORE REQUIRED
Sponsor: The Actuarial Foundation Amount: $1,000-$4,000 Opens: November 1, 2020 Apply Here Description: The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship promotes diversity within the profession through an annual scholarship program for Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American and Pacific Islander students. The scholarship award recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession. P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Sponsor: P.E.O. Sisterhood Amount: $2,500 Due: November 1, 2020 Apply Here Description: This scholarship is available for U.S. and Canadian female high school seniors who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students must be 20 years or age or under by the application deadline. Sportsman in eSports Scholarship Sponsor: All-Star eSports League Amount: $2,500 Due: November 2, 2020 Apply Here Description: The Sportsmanship in eSports Scholarship is available for current high school students who are active in video games and esports such as League of Legends or Teamfight Tactics. NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing Details Sponsor: National Center for Women and Information Technology Amount: $500 Due: November 5, 2020 Apply Here Description: This scholarship is available for U.S. female high school students who have a demonstrated outstanding aptitude and interest in IT/computing. Students must have a good academic history, typically a grade point average of 3.0 or better. Career Eagles Aviation Scholarship Sponsor: Women in Aviation, International Amount: $1,000 Due: November 10, 2020 Apply Here Description: This scholarship is open to high school seniors (men and women) who are entering a baccalaureate degree program in aviation with the intent to pursue a career as a professional pilot. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Click here to learn more and to apply today! AOPA Student Pilot Scholarship Sponsor: Women in Aviation, International Amount: $3,000 Due: November 12, 2020 Apply Here Description: The AOPA Student Pilot Scholarship is open to U.S. students (men and women) who are pursuing a private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate and already have a student pilot certificate. Students must be members of Women in Aviation, International (WAI); both men and women are eligible to join WAI. Click here to learn more and to apply today! Regeneron Science Talent Search Award *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING* Sponsor: Society for Science Amount: $4,208 Due: November 12, 2020 Apply Here Description: This award is for U.S. high school seniors who submit an independently developed research report in an area of science as designated by Intel. GreenPal Scholarship Sponsor: GreenPal Amount: $2,000 Due: November 15, 2020 Apply Here Description: This award is for U.S. and international high school seniors or current undergraduate students. Students must be majoring in business and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Most Valuable Student Scholarship. *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING* Sponsor: Elks National Foundation Amount: $4,880 Due: November 15, 2020 Apply Here Description: U.S. high school seniors who plan to enroll as full-time college freshmen are eligible for this award. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need; applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks to apply. 2020 Fitness and Education Scholarship Sponsor: Fitness Volt Amount: $1,000 Due: November 15, 2020 Apply Here Description: This scholarship is open to all college students who plan to major in any course but there will be special consideration for students who are committed to living a healthy lifestyle. Any high school senior or college/university student is eligible to participate. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Smithsonian.com Photo Contest Sponsor: Smithsonian Magazine Amount: $750 Due: November 30, 2020 Apply Here Description: This photography contest is open to all photographers who are 18 years of age or older. Photographs are accepted in the following categories: The Natural World; Travel; People; The American Experience; Altered Images; Mobile Photos; Sustainable Travel. Safe Cycling Scholarship Sponsor: Felix Gonzalez Law Firm, P.C. Amount: $1,000 Due: November 31, 2020 Apply Here Description: Attorneys at Felix Gonzalez Law Firm are dedicated to providing justice to those who were injured at the negligence of the others. Therefore, the safe cycling scholarship was created. The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student or graduate student residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled for the 2021 school year. Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. |
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Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship
Sponsor: Cedar Education Foundation Amount: $1,000 Due: December (Quarterly: March, June, September) Apply Here Description: The $1,000 Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors, college students, and graduate school students. Must be currently enrolled in school or planning on enrolling within 24 months. One entry per person is all that is necessary. Dell Scholarship Program *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING* Sponsor: Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Amount: $20,000 Due: December 1, 2020 Apply Here Description: This award is for U.S. high school seniors who have a grade point average of 2.4 or higher and demonstrated financial need (e.g., Pell Grant eligible). Students must have participated in an eligible college readiness program during their junior and senior years of high school. Fleet Reserves Association Essay Contest Sponsor: Fleet Reserves Association Amount: $1,667 Due: December 1, 2020 Apply Here Description: U.S. citizens/permanent residents in grades 7 through 12 are eligible to enter this contest. Students must be sponsored by a member or unit of the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) to apply. Zinda Law Group Scholarship Sponsor: Zinda Law Group Amount: $1,000 Due: December 1, 2020 Apply Here Description: This scholarship is available for U.S. high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree related to criminal justice, law enforcement, government, political science, or sociology with a focus on criminal studies and law. Future Leaders Scholarship Sponsor: Home Cleaning NYC Amount: $2,000 Due: December 30, 2020 Apply Here Description: The Future Leaders Scholarship is available for any current college student or incoming freshman enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. No major or trade requirements. All students are welcome. This scholarship is designed to help young entrepreneurs afford the rising cost of education and help them along the road to entrepreneurship. Top Ten List Scholarship Sponsor: Unigo (EducationDynamics) Amount: $1,500 Due: December 31, 2020 Apply Here Description: The Top Ten List Scholarship is open to US students who are 14 years of age and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2026) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. One winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Annual Unigo $10,000 Scholarship Sponsor: Unigo Amount: $10,000 Due: December 31, 2020 Apply Here Description: This $10,000 Unigo Scholarship is open to any applicant who is 14 years of age or older and is a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. The applicant must register for a free online account with Unigo.com and submit a short response to this year's topic as posted on the website. Comedy Defensive Driving Scholarship Sponsor: Comedy Defensive Driving Amount: $1,500 Due: December 31, 2020 Apply Here Description: This scholarship is open to U.S. students who are planning on or currently attending an accredited college/university or continuing education program. Students must create an advertisement against distracted driving to enter. Overcoming Obstacles Scholarship Sponsor: O'Connor Family Law Amount: $1,000 Due: December 31, 2020 Apply Here Description: The Overcoming Obstacles Scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student or graduate student enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program within the United States. Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing. AFSCME Family Scholarship Sponsor: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Amount: $20,000 Due: December 31, 2020 Apply Here Description: This award is for a U.S. high school senior who has a parent or guardian who is an AFSCME member. The student must attend an accredited college or university. |