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Difference Makers Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Student is enrolled in an accredited university or college within the United States
  • Student is in their junior or senior year of college
  • Student is a United States citizen or permanent resident

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  • Students need to submit contact information and proof of enrollment (examples: unofficial academic transcript, letter of acceptance/admittance, etc.).
  • Each student must include a submission in the form of an essay (1,000 words or less) or video (5 minutes or less) answering the following prompt:
    • What is the best memory you have made while making a difference within your community? What positive changes do you hope to make in your community in the near future? Why do you think this type of service is important?

New Silver Fintech Scholarship

Eligibility

  • All applicants must currently be enrolled or in the process of enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • There is no minimum GPA, residency, or major requirements to apply
  • Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident (including DACA students).

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To enter the New Silver Fintech scholarship, write a 1000 word essay on the following question:

How will Artificial Intelligence impact the financial services industry over the next 3-5 years?

Eco-Warrior Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Working toward living sustainably and reducing their carbon footprint
  • High school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
  • Current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident

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You can apply for this scholarship on the Bold.org scholarship platform. Simply set up a free account and submit your application for the Eco-Warrior Scholarship, along with a short essay answering the following prompts:

  • What intentional choices do you make to live sustainably in your daily life?
  • Why do you think it’s important to reduce your carbon footprint?

Ruhmann Law Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Is a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have other legal standing allowing them to work in the U.S.
  • Have been accepted into a U.S. college or law school
  • Will be enrolling in a U.S. undergraduate pre-law program, or entering law school for the first time during the fall semester of 2023
  • Have high scholastic achievement as evidenced by a GPA of 3.0 or above

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The scholarship application form below must be accompanied by:

  • Resume
  • Essay up to 1,000 words
  • Complete high school transcripts, or undergraduate transcripts for first-year law applicants
  • Proof of acceptance to a university in the U.S.
  • Proof the applicant is a legal resident of the United States (birth certificate / permanent resident card preferred)

Cody Biggs Scholarship

Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years old when you enter.
  • Candidates must be actively enrolled in a college, university, or graduate school program in the United States.
  • The program is open to international students who have a valid visa to study in the US.
  • You must submit an essay by July 20, 2023.

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Essay Requirements
  • Essay written in english.
  • Submit an essay of 500 to 1,000 words on a given topic.
  • Essay should be well written and descriptive.
  • Original! ChatGPT or a plagiarized essay might invalidate your application.
Essay Topic

What’s the most difficult challenge you’ve ever faced?

TravelNurseSource Nursing Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Legal US resident
  • Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D in nursing at an accredited US nursing school
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

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Eligible applicants should write a compelling essay that is:

  • 500 – 1,000 words
  • Your personal story
  • As part of that story, explain what inspired you to become a nurse.
  • Share how this nursing scholarship will help you achieve this goal.

Odenza Vacations Scholarship

Eligibility

1) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2023

2) Submit answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the May 1st, 2023 deadline.

3) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

4) Be a resident of the United States or Canada

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he essay must contain two essential elements:

1. The essay must provide a thesis statement (in the introductory paragraph). It must be clear and coherent, and it must answer the question that has been put forth on the application.

2. The essay must follow basic rules of format and grammar. Every paper must contain a beginning (introductory paragraph), a middle (several supporting paragraphs that comprise the body of the paper), and an end (concluding paragraph). Grammar is vital for essay composition. Sentence fragments, misspellings, and improper punctuation denote a carelessly-written and poorly-conceived paper.

Essay Question:
Why do you want to be in College/University? (Please ensure your essay does not exceed 1000 words.)

Vaughan & Vaughan Personal Growth Through Leadership Scholarship

Eligibility

  • You have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years old at the age of enrollment
  • Applicant must have residency in the United States
  • Applicant must be in good academic standing
  • Applicant must submit some personal information, including name, contact information, and proof of enrollment.
  • Applicant must author an original essay on the scholarship essay topic provided.
  • Enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school

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Scholarship Essay Topic

Please share a chapter of your life in which you took on a leadership role (as a sports captain, volunteering leader, student government, etc.). Write a 500-1,000 word essay about your experience, in which you address the following points:

  • What were some of the main challenges you faced in your journey, and how did you overcome them?
  • Which are the most valuable lessons you learned from this experience?
  • How did the experience influence your educational and/or professional aspirations?

These questions are meant as guiding prompts, but feel free to go beyond these points in your essay.

Siara Designs Scholarship

Eligibility

  • You have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • You are enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years old at the age of enrollment.
  • Applicant must have residency in the United States.
  • Applicant must be in good academic standing.
  • Applicant must submit some personal information, including name, contact information, and proof of enrollment.
  • Applicant must author an original essay on the scholarship essay topic provided.

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Scholarship Essay Topic

SIARA DESIGNS wants students to use 500 to 1,000-word essays to elaborate on the relationship between the environment, art, and creativity. The essay does not have to hinge on the topic of sustainability, but students can use sustainability and environmentalism as a jumping-off point when first brainstorming their topic of choice.

Blameless Reliability Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Residing in the United States and the District of Columbia
  • Are at least 17 years old at the date of application
  • Currently enrolled full time at an accredited 2-4 year technical/vocational college or university (see if your school qualifies here)
  • Or have applied to an accredited college or university and are in the last year of high school
  • Be majoring in a computer science, engineering, or other relevant STEM field
  • Have at least one full academic year remaining in their program

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Submit the following to community@blameless.com:

  • Your legal name and birth date
  • Your current GPA (via official or unofficial course transcript)
  • Proof of enrollment or acceptance in your college or university (this document can usually be obtained from your university’s student portal)
  • A 400-800 word essay with the subject “How Resilience Empowers” (learn more about the essay here) attached as a document or a Google docs link (make sure to update the sharing settings!)

Applicants will be contacted through the email they used to apply. Please monitor your inbox and ensure you’re able to receive replies.