Ten Words or Less Scholarship – Due November 15, 2023
https://studentscholarships.org/easy.php
This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:
1) In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $1,000 scholarship. Please write your answer below.
2) Before or After writing your Answer you will also need to “Like” our Facebook page at facebook.com/myscholarships. Note we will only read the answers provided by people that have “Liked” our page.
To be eligible for the 10 Words or Less Scholarship, a student must:
A) Be between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2024.
B) Be attending a school in the US or Canada in the Fall of 2024.
Science Ambassador Scholarship – Due December 13, 2023
A full–tuition scholarship for women and non-binary students in STEM.
Film a three–minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you’re passionate about. You must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student to apply. To view videos we’ve liked in the past, check out our previous winners. Your video should be:
- A mini–lecture, not a personal statement. Pretend you’re a lecturer speaking to a class. Teach us something.
- Clear, creative, accurate, and a demonstration of your passion for the subject. We value novel, memorable approaches to topics. Your video doesn’t need to be fancy or high–tech. Production value is not a factor.
- Three minutes or less in length. Videos longer than this will not be considered. No exceptions!
- About any STEM topic, not necessarily your field of study. Pick a topic that excites and fascinates you. We don’t need to hear about the latest thing in science news (unless that’s your jam).
- Scientifically accurate. We encourage you to cite the sources used to research your topic. Ideally, this would be in a slide or frame at the end of your video. You can use any citation format you’d like.
- Uploaded to YouTube and marked ‘public.’ No exceptions!
Golden Chimney Scholarship – Due December 31, 2023
To qualify for the Golden Chimney Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years or older
- Be a legal United States or Canada resident or hold a valid student visa.
- Be enrolled or planning to enrol in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Submit a 500-750 word essay on the following topic: “The Importance of Fire Safety in Homes and Communities”
Power of Resilience Scholarship ~ Due December 31, 2023
https://scottglovsky.com/power-resilience-scholarship/
The need for resilience, or the ability to bounce back from an internal crisis or external threat, is invaluable and necessary to be a productive, successful member of society.Scott has established a $1,000 scholarship with the purpose of supporting a student. To apply, students should write an essay discussing a personal crisis and what lessons they learned from that experience both in their own personal life and in the larger community. The essay should discuss how resilience can be used to recover from a destructive situation.
To apply for this scholarship, please submit:
- Tell us which high school or college you currently attend,
- An unofficial academic transcript,
- A 1,000-word essay discussing when you were faced with a serious life challenge and how you overcame that challenge. In your essay, you should explain what you have learned, and especially what others can learn from your experience.
Driver Education Initiative Scholarship ~ November 30, 2023
https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/
Applicants must be currently enrolled in either High School, University or College. The essay contest “In The Driver’s Seat” seeks to have applicants highlight the importance of being a safe and educated driver. This scholarship seeks to reward six students for his or her submission dealing with the importance of being a safe and educated driver. The application is handled in essay format. To apply, submit an essay of no less than 750 words in Microsoft Word format. See website for more information.
Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship ~ Due November 30
https://bold.org/scholarships/elevate-women-in-technology-scholarship/#ref=exclusive-scholarships
From shaping our behavior, to shifting our beliefs, to redesigning our interactions, technology is rapidly changing the world. The rise of technology has created a wealth of personal and professional opportunities and the ability to leave a positive dent in the universe. It’s critical that women be at the forefront of our tech-driven world.
The scholarship is open to students at any educational level and field of study. The only application requirement is that students are women who intend to enter a technical or non-technical career that leverages technology to make the world a better place. While not required, being involved in entrepreneurial endeavors and STEM fields of study will be a plus on student applications.
The Hagan Scholarship ~ December 1
https://haganscholarships.org/description/
The Hagan Scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in the college curriculum, funds to purchase college essentials, an HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage, funds to study and travel abroad, and the opportunity to extend the Hagan Scholarship to obtain a graduate or profession degree. The Hagan Scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in the college curriculum, funds to purchase college essentials, an HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage, funds to study and travel abroad, and the opportunity to extend the Hagan Scholarship to obtain a graduate or profession degree
OYE Scholarship ~ December 1
https://okyouthexpo.com/scholarships/scholarship-applications/
LawnStarter Scholarship ~ December 31
https://www.lawnstarter.com/scholarship
The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship is our way of funding tomorrow’s top entrepreneurs. Maybe you sowed the seeds of your entrepreneurial spirit by starting a lawn care company in high school. Maybe you’re planning on building the next big landscaping company. Either way, if you’ve got the entrepreneurial bug in you, then we want to help fund your dream. We’re fixing the large and disorganized lawn care industry, and we’re willing to grant $1000 to any student we believe has the potential to change the world through entrepreneurship.
Diet Spotlight ~ December 31
https://www.dietspotlight.com/scholarship/essay/
Write an essay about how understanding the topics of physical, mental, and substance use health can help US teens make healthier decisions as they navigate adolescence and beyond. Include personal examples and explain why this is important to you.
Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award ~ December 31
https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship
In an effort to get students committed to the cause of deleting cyberbullying, we are offering the $1,000 Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award for high school and college students to help cover educational expenses.
Future Designer Scholarship ~ December 1
https://www.cardsdirect.com/scholarship.aspx
We want your help designing our next top-selling holiday card – and are proud to offer our scholarship program. The winner of our Future Designer Scholarship will receive a $1,500 scholarship to a secondary institution of their choice and will have their design featured as products on our site. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and already accepted or enrolled in this educational organization. One entry per person.
The Wikilawn Grass for Class Scholarship – December 1
https://www.wikilawn.com/scholarship/
This scholarship is for entrepreneurial high school and college students who own and operate a lawn care service while attending school.
Who is eligible?
- You currently own a lawn care service or landscaping business, ran one in the past, or plan on starting a lawn care service or landscaping business upon graduating college.
- You’re driven and resilient.
- You have the passion, vision, and work ethic to build your own business.
- You are a high school senior pursuing a college degree or full-time college student enrolled in a two-year, four-year, or graduate program. Our scholarship is open to all majors, however, those who are pursuing a major that’s directly transferable to the landscaping industry are highly encouraged to apply.
To Cool To Pay for School ~ December 31
https://accessscholarships.com/1k-too-cool-to-pay-for-school
How it works: The “Too Cool to Pay for School” scholarship is part of our contribution to helping students save money for higher education. The scholarship can be used to cover education-related expenses such as tuition, textbooks, housing, technology, and other fees. To apply, simply enter your info into the form and cross your fingers – it’s as easy as that. The winner of the scholarship will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced on this page. For additional information, read the official rules.
Who can apply? Open to high school, college, and graduate school students of all years. Must be currently enrolled full time (in high school or at an accredited university) or planning on enrolling within 24 months.
Deadline: Quarterly (last day of the month in March, June, September & December!).
Stephen J Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship ~ December 5
https://us.stop-hunger.org/home/grants.html
he Foundation is looking for students, ages 5 to 25, who are using their creativity, academic studies (like STEM), and organizational skills to help fight hunger in their communities. The Foundation would like to learn about the communities scholars serve and how they engage others in these efforts. National Scholarship winners receive a $10,000 scholarship and a $5,000 grant for their hunger-related charity.
Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship ~ December 15
https://medicalscrubscollection.com/scholarship-program
Medical Scrubs Collection is dedicated to recognizing the individuals who go above and beyond to help others every day. To show our appreciation for these hard working individuals, MSC has decided to Pay it Forward by creating an annual scholarship opportunity for students studying in any health or medical-related field. MSC’s scholarship will provide each applicant with a chance to win $1000 towards their college tuition by answering one question:
What inspired you to pursue a career in helping others?
Burger King Scholarship ~ December 15
https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org/about.php
There are two different scholarships: 1) Any senior who meets criteria and 2) Employees or children of employees of Burger King who meet the criteria. Check website for more details.
National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholar Application ~ December 4
https://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/index.html
The selection for the award is made by the NSCF Committee on Scholarships on the basis of the following:
- Unofficial transcript of high school and/or college record
- At least 2 letters of recommendation from faculty/professionals in science related fields.
- Statement of Intent: A brief statement of 150 words or less on your study/career plans with an emphasis on STEM.
- Video audition – Following successfully submitting an application, applicants must upload a video on the topic “Why you are inspired by space”. The video should be no longer than three minutes in length and should feature the applicant speaking directly to the camera. Formatting requirements are MPEG-4 with H.264 & AAC (the standards used for YouTube and iTunes).
- Three students will be selected from the initial pool of applicants to participate in a final round. These students will provide a draft of the full 8 minute speech they would give at the Goddard Memorial Dinner as well as give a 5 minute sampling over Skype to the National Space Club and Foundation executive committee at their January meeting.