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Sweet and Simple Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Be 13 years of age or older at the time of application.
  • Be legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.
  • Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2025) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.

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How to Apply

  • In 250 words or less, submit an online written response to the question:
    • Not every gift has to be expensive or extravagant. In fact, sometimes it’s the sweet and simple things that make a real difference in our lives. Think back and tell us about something you received as a gift and why it meant so much to you.
  • Complete the online application.

The application and submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.

I Have A Dream Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Be 13 years of age or older at the time of application.
  • Be legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.
  • Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2025) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.

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How to Apply

  • In 250 words or less, submit an online written response to the question:
    • We want to know…what do you dream about? Whether it’s some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college.
  • Complete the online application.

The application and submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.

Make Me Laugh Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Be 13 years of age or older at the time of application.
  • Be legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.
  • Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.

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How to Apply

  • In 250 words or less, submit an online written response to the question:
    • OMG…finding and applying for scholarships is serious business, but it’s time to lighten things up a little. We don’t want to know why you deserve $1,500 or how great your grades are, we simply want to LOL. Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!
  • Complete the online application.

The application and submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.

Superpower Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Must be 13 years of age or older at the time of application.
  • Must be legal residents of the 50 United States or District of Columbia.
  • Must be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2025) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.

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How to Apply

  • In 250 words or less, submit an online written response to the question:
    • Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?
  • Complete the online application.

The application and submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Must be 13 years of age or older at the time of application.
  • Must be legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.
  • Must be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.

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How to Apply

  • In 250 words or less, submit an online written response to the question:
    • Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive.
  • Complete the online application.

The application and submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.

Citizens Bank Scholarship Sweepstakes

Eligibility

  • Must be 16 years of age or older at the time of application.
  • Must be legal residents of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia.
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited post-secondary institution.
  • Open to undergraduate, graduate and parents/guardians of students.

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Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Minority Scholarship Prize will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize.
See Official Rules for details.

The application and submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.

The Perfect Memorials “Living With Loss” Scholarship

Eligibility

  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning or planning to enroll in the next 12 months.

More Details

All applications must be submitted by April 30, 2023

How to Apply

  • Write an essay (750 words) discussing a personal loss that you’ve experienced and how that death has affected your life and your future plans.
  • Submit a copy of your transcript.
  • Submit two letters of recommendation or support from teachers, coaches, counselors, or other academic professionals.

The application and submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website. 

Discover Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Must be a resident of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories.
  • Must be at least 16 years old at the time of entry.
  • Must be high school senior students who will be or college students who are enrolled at least half-time in a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree program or graduate program at an eligible school.

More Details

All applications must be submitted by 11:59pm EST on January 31, 2022

How to Apply

  • Complete the online application

The application and submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.

Klassen Highway Safety Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Open to any students of any college, university, technical/vocational school or similar program.
  • No minimum GPA requirement.
  • The primary criteria is creativity.
  • The applicant’s background may be considered.

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All applications must be submitted by September 1, 2023

How to Apply

  • Submit a creative entry for any of the following propositions (or similar idea):
    • Don’t drive distracted
    • Distracted driving is bad
    • Don’t text and drive
    • Don’t use a cell phone and drive
    • Pay attention to the road when driving
    • Anything similar

The application and submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.

CardRates.com Financial Futures Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Minimum GPA of 3.5
  • Majoring in business, accounting, finance, mathematics, management, and others related to the personal finance industry
  • Must be a U.S. Resident
  • Must be a current or future college student (e.g., high school senior)

More Details

All applications must be submitted by July 31, 2022.

How to Apply

  • Write an essay (between 500 and 900 words) on the following topics:
    • In 10 years, how do you see yourself impacting the finance industry?
  • Submit a copy of your official transcript

The application and submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.