Many students and their parents worry about the cost of a college education. College is a huge investment, and the cost of attendance across the country continues to go up. One way to start lowering the cost of a college education is to look for and apply for scholarships.
There are thousands of scholarships out there. Some are large scholarships that are well publicized, while others are lesser known. My goal is to share some lesser-known scholarships with my readers every Saturday.
Don’t wait. Apply for these great scholarships today! (And if you missed last week’s Scholarship Saturday, there are 42 scholarships there with deadlines of June 30 or July 1.)
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Here are your scholarships for Saturday, June 28, 2014
Future Business Leader Scholarship Award
Sponsor: OfficeSupply.com
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: June 30, 2014
Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of enrollment at his of her educational institution and who are attending a college or other post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis.
Requirements: Provide basis personal information and a 300-500 essay telling them about “a time you provided excellent customer service and the benefit provided to the business, or, a time in which you received excellent customer service and how that affected your view of the business.”
Scholarship page with information and requirements
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Courage to Grow Scholarship
Sponsor: Courage to Grow
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2014
Eligibility: You must be a junior or senior in high school or college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 of better. You must also be a U.S. citizen.
Requirements: In 250 words or less tell them why you should be awarded the scholarship.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
AfterCollege Scholarships
Sponsor: AfterCollege
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30, 2014
Eligibility: Most scholarships are open to incoming freshmen and current undergraduate and graduate students. GPA requirements are different for each major – visit website for specific information.
Requirements: Each scholarship has different requirements. Check website for details.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
$500 for College Scholarship
Sponsor: Sussle
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2014
Eligibility: High school seniors or current full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university in the U.S., and a U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Requirements: Post interesting content onto their website – anything that you or others might find interesting.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
Lift Parts Express Scholarship
Sponsor: Lift Parts Express
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2014
Eligibility: Students must be between the ages of 16-21, attending school in the fall, U.S. or Canadian citizens and 3.0 GPA or higher.
Requirements: Provide simple personal information and submit essay (no word limit). Essay is asking how much you expect to spend to finish your schooling, how you intend to pay for your schooling, and what you expect your job to be once you are finished with your schooling.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
“No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche/College Prowler
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: June 30, 2014
Eligibility: Open to all high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll within 12 months. Applicant must be legal resident of the United States. International students with valid visas are also eligible.
Requirements: Must create or having an account with Niche and then fill out short form.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
Admittedly “Improve Your Chances” Scholarship
Sponsor: Admittedly
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2014
Eligibility: Open to all high school students and college students, and those planning to enroll within 12 months and must be a legal resident of the United States. International students with valid student visas are also eligible.
Requirements: Must create or have an account with Admittedly and complete short application form.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
Student of the Month Scholarship
Sponsor: Degreed
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 30, 2014
Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older and currently enrolled at, or graduated from an accredited college or university in the United States.
Requirements: Create or be a member of Degreed.com, fill out a short application and tell them about your passion and how you plan to use your education to change your world.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
Fastweb Refer a Friend Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Fastweb Sweepstakes
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2014
Eligibility: Open to registered members of Fastweb members who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columba, and who are at least thirteen (13) years of age.
Requirements: Must have a Fastweb profile. For each person that registers with Fastweb using your personal referral link during the Promotional period, you will earn one entry into the monthly drawing.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
Minority Scholarship Award for College Students
Sponsor: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Amount: Ten $1,000 Scholarships
Deadline: July 1, 2014
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduates in chemical engineering during the 2014-2015 academic year and be members of a minority group that is under-represented in chemical engineering.
Requirements: Completed application, career essay not to exceed 300 words, unofficial copy of student transcript, letter indicating that the student is eligible for financial aid based on their records or, provide FAFSA letter/documentation of eligibility for financial aid, letter of recommendation from the AIChE student chapter advisor, department chair, or chemical engineering faculty member.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
National Federation of Paralegal Associations Thomas Reuters Scholarship
Sponsor: National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)
Amount: Unknown
Deadline: July 1, 2014
Eligibility: Applicant must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited paralegal education program or college level program with an emphasis in paralegal studies.
Requirements: Completed application, letter of recommendation, current official transcript and essay. Four copies of everything must be mailed to scholarship committee.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
Frank J. Richter Scholarship
Sponsor: American Association of Railroad Superintendents (AARS)
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: July 1, 2014
Eligibility: Applicant must be enrolled at the time of application as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university, demonstrate successful completion of the previous year’s study by maintaining at least a 2.75 accumulated GPA, and accumulate enough credits from accredited school(s) in time for the Fall Semester to have obtained at least a sophomore level standing.
Requirements: Completed application, official transcript and two letters of recommendation.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
Writing Contest
Sponsor: Pagesz.net
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: July 1, 2014
Eligibility: Current high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student attending an accredited college or private career school who will be continuing their course of studies in the fall of 2014, 18 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen or holder of a valid and current U.S. Visa.
Requirements: Provide an essay that is between 1,250-1,500 words based on the theme: “Why do you think people are fascinated with the supernatural?”
Scholarship page with information and requirements
Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship
Sponsor: Geneseo Migrant Center
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: July 1, 2014
Eligibility: Recent history of movement for agricultural employment, scholastic achievement, financial need and successful completion of at least one year at an accredited post-secondary institution.
Requirements: Application must provide completed application, three letters of recommendation, a personal essay, college transcript financial need documentation and copy of current or most recent Migrant Education Certificate of Eligibility.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
CBCF Environmental Studies Scholarship
Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Amount: $5,000 – 2 scholarships
Deadline: July 3, 2014
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident, currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S., have a minimum GPA of 3.0, must be a college junior or senior during the upcoming academic year, pursuing a degree in a subject that will lead to an environmental career and exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities.
Requirements: Completed application, personal statement essay, two letters of recommendation, copy of the Federal Student Aid Report, official transcript, resume and recent photograph.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
$1,000 Safe Driver Scholarship
Sponsor: CarInsuranceComparison.com
Amount: 1st Prize – $5,000; 2nd Prize – $2,500; 3rd Prize – $1,000
Deadline: July 10, 2014
Eligibility: Applicant will need to complete a safe driver program (information listed on website – some programs are free), current college student or anyone planning on attending college in the upcoming school year and have a valid drivers license.
Requirements: Participate in one of the Safe Driver Programs and create a form of social awareness that inspires other students to focus on safe driving (video, artwork, essay or anything else that would engage other students to focus on safe driving.
Scholarship page with information and requirements
Good Luck!
Jessica Velasco is an Educational Consultant who provides advice and guidance for students and their families through the college admissions process. Please visit her website - http://jlvcollegecounseling.com - to learn more.
