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Pay it Forward Scholarship

Eligibility

  • You have a need for financial assistance, with an annual family income of less than $75,000
  • You are (or will be) enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States and pursuing a degree as an undergraduate student for Spring 2024
  • You are a citizen or permanent resident of one of the 50 United States

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Students must submit an essay as a .docx or PDF file. The essay should be approximately 250 words, and it should answer the following prompt in a thoughtful and organized manner:

What does“paying it forward”mean to you?

Kinect Solar Scholarship

Eligibility

  • College and university undergraduate students in any field of study are welcome to apply.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university.

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Application Process
To apply, students must submit a 500-word essay or a brief video (no longer than 3 minutes) to scholarship@kinectsolar.com along with their full name, the college or university they are attending, and a phone number where they can be reached. Applicants must also provide official enrollment verification from their college or university, typically obtained through the registrar’s office, and emailed to scholarship@kinectsolar.com.
Essay Topic

The essay or video must answer this question:

“If you could share just one simple idea with your friends, family, and others around you that would help in living more sustainably and more in harmony with the planet if applied consistently, what would that be?”

Minecraft Scholarship

Eligibility

  • You must be a United States citizen.
  • You must currently be enrolled in college or high school.
  • You must carry a 3.0 or higher GPA.

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Write a short essay of no less than 500 words about your opinion on how Minecraft can be a positive influence on education and career development. Fill out the information form below with your essay and appropriate information.

GoDark Bags Scholarship Program

Eligibility

  • Must be a legal resident of the United States or Canada or hold a valid student visa.
  • Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in any cybersecurity-related field in the US or Canada.
  • Must be 18 years or older.

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To win the scholarship, Submit a cover letter explaining why you are pursuing a career in cyber security.

The cover letter must be sent to scholarship@godarkbags.com as an attached PDF file only (Word document attachments will not be opened), along with your full name, address, phone number, school name, date you will be attending school, and date of birth. Use the subject line: GoDark Bags $1000 Scholarship | (Your Name). Only one submission per person is allowed.

Sportstop Scholarship Program

Eligibility

  • Must be 18 years old or older.
  • Must be a permanent legal U.S. resident physically residing in the fifty United States of America or a holder of a valid student visa
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited two-year, four-year, or technical/vocational college or university in the United States
  • Must provide a 500-word essay on or before the deadline of July 31, 2023.

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For a chance to win the scholarship, write a 500-word essay about any of the following:

  • Why I Play Lacrosse
  • What Lacrosse Means to Me
  • What makes lacrosse different from other sports?
  • What role has lacrosse played in my personal development and growth?
  • Sports and Its Positive Impact on Mental Health
  • Discuss the Current Challenges Lacrosse Players are Facing and Their Potential Solutions

Essays must be sent to scholarship@sportstop.com as an attached word document, along with your full name, address, phone number, school name, and date of birth. Use the subject line: Sportstop $1000 Scholarship | (Your Name). Only one submission per person is allowed.

Children of Injured Workers Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Your parent has been affected by a work-related injury
  • You are enrolled (or will be) in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university through at least the Fall 2023 semester
  • You are a U.S. citizen
  • You are at least 18 years of age
  • You have a current cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

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Your application must include an essay of between 500 and 1,000 words in response to the prompt:

What are your academic and career goals, and how will this scholarship help you achieve them? In what ways have your parents inspired you to further your education?

Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as full-time student in an accredited hospitality management / culinary arts program or related field
  • Be currently enrolled in or major in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts or related field
  • 2 years of work experience in the restaurant industry or a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • U.S citizen or permanent resident

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  • 500-word essay describing your academic goals and how you plan to use their education to make a positive impact in their industry. The document can be uploaded as .pdf or .docx file
  • Short biography with academic achievements and community involvement
  • Academic transcripts or alternate proof of enrolment
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Headshot photo

Adopted Child Scholarship

Eligibility

  • The student must be at least 17 years old.
  • The student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher as of their last completed academic semester.
  • The student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
  • The student must have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents.

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An applicant will also be required to submit an essay that is up to 800 words long answering the following questions:
  • What challenges have you faced as an adopted child?
  • How have your relationships with your parents and other family members influenced your outlook on life?
  • How has your experience affected your plans and goals for your education and career?

David W. Martin Law Group Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Pre-law undergraduate or a student entering law school, anywhere in the United States.
  • US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

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Essay Topic: “What are some of the challenges presented by the lack of access to justice, what is the impact upon our justice system, and what are the most feasible possible solutions to address this issue?

NHHF “Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship”

Eligibility Requirements

  • The National Hispanic Health Professionals Scholarship is open to any student enrolled full-time in the following U.S. based accredited graduate programs:
    • Medicine: allopathic or osteopathic
    • Dentistry
    • Pharmacy
    • Physician Assistant
    • Nursing (including BSN)
    • Master of Public Health or Health Policy
  • Applicants are not required to be Hispanic. However, an affinity for the health of Hispanic communities and an interest in participating in NHHF Scholars Alumni activities is required
  • Exceptional academic performance, documented leadership activities, and have a commitment to a career providing healthcare services to the Hispanic community in the U.S.

Required Documents

  • Personal statement, including career goals (double-spaced, two-page maximum)
  • Current curriculum vitae (education, employment, extracurricular activities, awards)
  • Letter of recommendation (one letter only)
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship, residency, or DACA status
  • Unofficial transcript