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Overcoming Disability Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Will be attending an accredited college or university for the Fall 2023 semester
  • Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program when the award is received
  • Is at least 17 years of age upon submitting their application
  • Is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States

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To apply for the scholarship, complete and submit the digital application. Please prepare the following materials:

  • Contact information
  • Proof of enrollment
  • Headshot
  • A high-quality video response to the video prompt “Why do you think it is important for people with disabilities to have access to quality education? How do you think your disability has affected your life choices?”

Ask Preeto Scholarship

Eligibility

  • US citizen or permanent resident
  • Financial Need
  • Enrolled in accredited US college or university

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Write a 700-850 word essay on provided topic, along with personal info such as your name, address, email and current or last GPA.  Share some details about yourself (290 characters max) to really stand out from other applicants.

Essay Topics
  • Discovering ways to reduce, reuse and recycle as well as how to fix everyday actions that negatively impact the environment is essential for making lasting changes
  • Simple Tips For Living A More Sustainable Lifestyle
  • Are the detrimental daily habits of modern society eroding Mother Earth’s health and wellbeing?

ECPG Student Research Grants and Scholarships

Eligibility

ECPG offers multiple scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. Details of the scholarships are available on their website.

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The Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling (ECPG) seeks to seed innovation through supporting student research and education in the fields of psychology, cognitive or behavioral sciences to address social issues as they apply to Gambling and Gaming Disorders in the following priority areas:

  • Addressing Gambling and Gaming Disorders as they impact at-risk and vulnerable populations
  • Understanding the connections between addictive behaviors and health
  • Understanding and eliminating stigma/intersectional stigmas and prejudice of Gambling and Gaming Disorders as Public Health issues (e.g., culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, disability, and socioeconomic status)
  • Special concerns of populations that have historically been underrepresented in research on Gambling and Gaming Disorders
  • Understanding connections between Gambling Disorder and Suicide

Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship

Eligibility

  • U.S. Citizenship;
  • Must be a graduating high school senior, a first-year student in an accredited four-year college, or a student transferring into an accredited four-year college, students beginning as a junior are not eligible;
  • Demonstrated financial need – must have a combined family income of $70,000 or less;
  • Record of academic achievement; and
  • Demonstrated commitment to public service.

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Scholarship Application Checklist – Your application must include all items listed below:

  • Completed scholarship application form;
  • A copy of the acceptance letter to the college you will attend;
  • Two recommendation letters;
  • Resume;
  • A copy of your current school transcript (finalists will be required to submit an official transcript);
  • A personal statement;
  • An essay;
  • A copy of your SAT and/or ACT test scores; and
  • A copy of your Student Aid Report (FAFSA Form).  The adjusted gross family income line of your FAFSA form must be completed showing a dollar amount.  If not, a copy of your parents’ income tax return must be attached. If you are independent of your parents, provide your income tax return.

Finalists will be required to submit a recent professional photo. (As a guideline, your face should take up approximately 60% of the frame.

Aaron Wersing Employment Discrimination Scholarship Contest

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be EITHER be out-going high school seniors (graduating summer 2023) OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, university, or law school as of the start of the fall 2023 semester.

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To qualify for the scholarship contest, submit the following:

  • Your Name
  • A valid email address
  • Phone Number
  • A copy of your transcript or proof of enrollment
  • Upload your 500-word essay as a Word doc
    • write a 500-word essay about what employment discrimination law is and how job discrimination rates can be reduced and mitigated

Jobtest.org Career Search Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Is exploring future careers that will bring them fulfillment
  • High school senior, undergraduate student, graduate student
  • Current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident

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There are many people who look back on their lives with regret, wishing they had chosen different paths when they were younger. Many people who make wrong choices early on haven’t given themselves enough time to truly explore what a satisfying career looks like for them. It’s extremely important for students to give plenty of thought to their future career. The Career Search Scholarship seeks to support a student who is educating themselves and exploring potential careers that align with their goals.

The Rehab Store Beyond Disability Scholarship

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a current high school senior or a college student living with a documented disability.
    • If the applicant is a high school student, then they should be planning to attend an undergraduate program in a 2 or 4 -year university/college or technical college in the Fall of the academic year following high-school graduation. The educational institution must be in the United States.
  • Enrollment status in school or college must be full-time or part-time.

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To apply for the Rehab Store Beyond Disability Scholarship, email the following to rehabscholarship@hpfystores.com by April 30th.

  1. Personal information, including full name, date of birth, mailing address and phone number.
  2. Proof of enrollment which can be an enrollment certificate or transcript of your most recent GPA (GPA does not affect the selection.)
  3. Medical documentation to prove the disability.
  4. An essay of minimum 500 words that speaks to your personal trials and triumphs in life related to your disability and how it has defined the person you are today.
  5. Any supporting documents or letters of recommendations from teachers, mentors or advisers that you would like the selection committee to consider.

Inkas Rising Star Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Be currently enrolled or intending to enroll (i.e., as of January 2023) as a full-time student in Business or Engineering areas of study at an accredited university in Canada or U.S.; and to support the application with appropriate documentation, including but not limited to: school transcripts (unofficial), invitation or acceptance letter from the institution.
  • Maintain a minimum 75% average or equal GPA from the most recent term/semester
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, U.S. citizen or Green Card holder or student visa holder or study permit holder and be able to support it with a clear and legible photocopy.

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Essay submission:

As the second part of the application process, all applicants must prepare an essay. The essay must be 750 words maximum length.  In addition to providing your personal story and an explanation as to why you deserve this scholarship, you are required to explain why you believe either business or engineering is important in Canada’s/U.S. economy and how you feel you will make a difference in your chosen industry.

Darren Dohme Grant

Eligibility

  • Students must be enrolled full time in a accredited college or university.
  • Only undergrad and graduate students can apply.
  • One entry per student; multiple entries will be ignored.
  • False or misleading information will result in automatic disqualification with no further notice.

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Required Information

WellBefore Scholarship Program

Eligibility

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be a legal resident of the United States/Canada or a holder of a valid student visa
  • Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate program in an accredited US university or college

More Details

  1. Write an essay with a minimum of 300 words on one of the following topics:
    • The Prevalence of Incontinence in Adults
    • The Creation of Disposable Gloves and Their Impact on Hygiene
    • The Importance of Sanitization and Disinfection in the Workplace
  2. Send your essay to scholarships@wellbefore.com as an attached PDF file along with the following details:
    • Your full name
    • The name of your school
    • Major
    • Your expected graduation date (for high school seniors only)
    • Use the subject line: WellBefore $3,000 Scholarship | (Your Full Name)