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Great Jobs KC - College scholarships and tuition-free job training

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Great Jobs KC, a nonprofit providing access to college scholarships, free job training, and help finding good-paying jobs in the KC area.

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Scholarship Programs

Welcome to the UNCF scholarships, programs, internships and fellowships website. UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process. As many of the UNCF scholarships require that the scholarship recipient apply for Federal Student Aid, it is recommended that applicants complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Get in-depth information on federal student aid programs and applying for financial aid at FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid

Also, don't forget to regularly check the You can apply for as many scholarships for which you are eligible. Learn More section of this homepage for latest Click the FAQ link in the footer for further information. Internships, Fellowships and Career Path programs.

Feel free to contact us at (202) 810-0258 for more information on UNCF Scholarships and Program opportunities.

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Tallo is a secure online network connecting students to colleges, scholarship opportunities, and businesses offering internships, jobs, and apprenticeships.

Tallo brings together college opportunities as well as career connections so that we empower students with academic and 21st century skills to maximize their postsecondary career options (AVID’s Career Readiness Statement).

Students may build a profile starting at age 13, and build upon it throughout their high school and college career. The Tallo profile never expires!

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Create your profile, find events, and apply for scholarships.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit that seeks to change lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach. AVID trains 70,000 educators annually to close the opportunity gap, so they can prepare all students for college, careers, and life. Schools partnering with AVID, receive professional development, a suite of resources, and ongoing support to ensure a lasting impact.

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AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach. We train 85,000 educators annually to close the opportunity gap, so they can prepare all students for college, careers, and life.

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Here is a site that gears its scholarships towards Black Female Filmmakers.

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To enter, complete the online form below and submit two letters of recommendation from college instructors on college letterhead. Instructors must include their contact information (Office phone and Office e-mail address).

Additionally, an official college transcript is required and must be mailed to: Black Women Film Network, PO Box 311288, Atlanta, GA 31131.

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To enter, complete the online form below and submit two letters of recommendation from college instructors on college letterhead. Instructors must include their contact information (Office phone and Office e-mail address). Additionally, an official college transcript is required and must be mailed to: Black Women Film Network, PO Box 311288, Atlanta, GA 31131.

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Scholarship directory listing for Artistic Ability Art - Film Making

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Raise Me scholarships are scholarships that are specific to Columbia College in Chicago. These scholarships are very simple and easy to get. They are based on things that you have already done.

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Earn scholarships from Columbia College - Chicago for your achievements in high school or community college

Download our iOS app to get faster access to scholarships from Columbia College - Chicago.

How one high schooler made $80K (without getting a job)

Abby Saxastar raised $80,000 on [RaiseMe], which will fully cover her tuition at Stetson University, a private college in central Florida. "I've always been very successful in school and I've also done a lot of volunteer work," said Saxastar. "But I still had to figure out how to pay for college."

Got an A in Algebra? That's Worth $120

By highlighting and rewarding certain academic and extracurricular activities, [RaiseMe] helps level the college playing - and paying - field for low-income students who may not receive the same kind of parental advice at home as their higher-income peers.

Startup Lets High Schoolers Earn Scholarships By Caring For Family Members

With its new "family assistance scholarships," [RaiseMe] is hoping to enable a growing movement among selective colleges to recognize contributions by low-income students - those who are often shut out of the traditional college admissions horserace because of family obligations and limited opportunities.

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RaiseMe | Earn college scholarships as early as 9th grade

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The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship promotes diversity within the profession through an annual scholarship program for Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American and Pacific Islander students.
Each applicant must fulfill all the requirements listed below:
-Intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession
-Must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, Pacific Islander
-Will be a full-time undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited educational institution
-Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), emphasis on math or actuarial courses
-Entering college freshmen must have a minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 600

Actuarial exams will be an important factor in evaluating scholarship qualifications for applicants entering their junior year and beyond. Additionally, exams passed will also be a consideration for previous award recipients applying to renew the scholarship.

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The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship promotes diversity within the profession through an annual scholarship program for Black/African American, Latinx, Native North American and Pacific Islander students. The scholarship award recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession. Scholarships range from $1,000-$4,000.

Important Dates for the Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

This award cycle covers the 2023-2024 school year period

Must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups:

Black/African American

Latinx

Native North American

Pacific Islander

Enrolling or enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited educational institution.

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), emphasis on math or actuarial courses

Entering college freshmen must have a minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 620

Intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession

4 Steps to Apply for a Scholarship from The Actuarial Foundation

Applying for the Actuarial Diversity Scholarship is easy. Follow the steps below to get started. Note: The number of scholarship awards and the amount of awards may vary. The current scholarship opportunity covers the 2023-2024 school year period.

First-time applicant? Create an account to start, complete and view the status of your applications through Submittable.

If you've applied for a scholarship before or have already started an application, sign in to your Submittable account.

Past Actuarial Diversity Scholarship Recipients

Jessica Macha, Georgia State University

2021 Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

"Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for the generous scholarship. It means a lot that someone cares enough to invest in my college education and my future. I am beyond honored to be one of the recipients of the Actuarial Diversity Scholarship. Thanks to your generous support, I will be able to continue my college career and pursuit of becoming an actuary."

Abdikani Ali, Northern Kentucky University

Alexis Lytle, Kent State University

Ana Romo, University of Pennsylvania

Ava Brown, Stanford University

Ayanna Williams, The College of William & Mary

Brandon Shaffer, Penn State Altoona

Cameron Sandoval, New York University

Castulo Villagomez, University of Texas at Austin

Celeste Trevino, Drake University

Chad Graham, The University of Texas at Austin

Danielle Jensen, Salisbury University

Danielle Ryans, Colorado College

Ebony Ojo, The University of Texas at Austin

Ebuka Aniedobe, Clemson University

Eduardo Garcia, The University of Texas at Austin

Emily Harris, Arizona State University

Emily Roman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Gabriel Garcia, Dordt University

Gabrielle Morris, Albion College

Ilija Chacon Flores, Arcadia University

Isaac Klein, Texas A&M University

Brandon Austin Jr., Oglethorpe University

Jabari Washington, Illinois State University

Jaden Spady, College of William & Mary

Jazz Arcos, Charles William Post University

Jeredie Junior Sinzinkayo, North Central College

Jessica Macha, Georgia State University

Jorge Morejon, Michigan State University

Jorge Valdes, Maryville University

Joshua Gordon, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Kelvin Njuguna, Kean University

Kudakwashe Chikonyora, Valparaiso University

Lauryn Stallworth, Georgia State University

Leslie Coreas, DePaul University

Lillian Parker, Baylor University

Lori-Ann Knight, Howard University

Lois Asenso-Gyambibi, Southeastern University

Lucy Shafer, Purdue University West Lafayette

Matthew Rodriguez Galvan, San Diego State University

Marcus Roberts, Duke University

Melanie Patten, Arizona State University

Mphatso Banda, Minnesota State University

Muhammad Alliyu, Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)

Naomi Nwokoma, Temple University

Niyah Williams, University of Georgia

Olivia Pineiro, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Oluwatosin Olajubu, Carnegie Mellon University

Quentin Williams, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University

Ricardo Reyes, University of California, Berkeley

Rita Boateng, Roosevelt University

Redwan Ali, University of California, San Diego

Sandra Djou, Illinois State University

Siobhan Haggerty, Carthage College

Sonora Rodriguez, Purdue University

Sterling Hines, Georgia State University

Tanya Yanez, Purdue University

Tia Walker, University of Tampa

Tinovimbanashe Chigwada, Drake University

Trisha Vazquez, Elizabethtown College

Wale Afolabi, The Ohio State University

Wale Afolabi, Ohio State University

Ebuka Aniedobe, Clemson University

Jazz Arcos, Charles William Post University

Bailey Birkholtz, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Brandon Bloebaum, Wartburg College

Rita Boateng, Roosevelt University

Noah Bolaños, University of Arizona

Jordan Brown, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

Eduard Bueno, Los Angeles Valley College

Tinovimbanashe Chigwada, Drake University

Sandra Djou, Illinois State University

Grace Ellington, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Amari Floyd, University of Connecticut

Raul Higareda, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

Haden Ham, University of Texas - Austin

Derrick Gachago, Virginia Commonwealth University

Eduardo Garcia, University of Texas - Austin

Mirian George, Earlham College

Luis Garcia-Lamas, Oregon State University

Caroline Glazier, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Joshua Gordon, University of Michigan

Chad Graham, University of Texas - Austin

Charly Gutierrez Jimenez, Florida International University

Siobhan Haggerty, Carthage College

Myles Jefferson, University of California - Berkeley

Matthew Kabyemera, Texas Tech University

Vivian Karamitros, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Brittany King, Maryville University of St. Louis

Sean Knowles, Florida State University

Kyra Lewis, St. John's University

Alexis Lytle, Kent State University

Jessica Macha, Georgia State University

Sai Manasani, University of Connecticut

Kelvin Mararia, Kean University

Ianeta Seal Matalolo, Dixie State University

Kudzanai Maveneke, Georgia State University

William McGraw, University of Washington

Jada Morgan, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Rodrigue Muhoza, Abilene Christian University

Tawonga Muyila, Georgia State University

Jordan Noble, Southeast Missouri State University

Ebony Ojo, University of Texas - Austin

Oluwatosin Olajubu, Carnegie Mellon University

Isabella Petri, DePaul University

Olivia Pineiro, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Daniel Ramones, Bentley University

Austin Raymond, Towson University

Marcus Roberts, Duke University

Ana Romo, University of Pennsylvania

Katya Samano-Romo, Lees-McRae College

Miguel Serna, Texas Tech University

Lucy Shafer, Purdue University West Lafayette

Brandon Shaffer, Penn State Altoona

Jeredie Junior Sinzinkayo, North Central College

Kaitlyn Stangl, Purdue University

Kelly Uwanjye, Wartburg College

Trisha Vazquez, Elizabethtown College

Tia Walker, University of Tampa

Maurice Hugh Williams, St. John's University

Quentin Williams, Florida A&M University

Shekinah Williams, Georgia State University

Tanya Yanez, Purdue University West Lafayette

Jorge Valdez, Maryville University

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Actuarial Diversity Scholarship - The Actuarial Foundation

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UCM is honored to once again be named a Best College by both U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.

Small classes. Big experiences. Our professors genuinely care about your success and give you one-on-one time and attention.

More support. Fewer obstacles. With your own personal success team, you'll navigate college and land the right internships.

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Acts 1:8 Ministry recognizes the importance of education and the role it plays in personal and professional fulfillment. The Acts 1:8 Ministry Scholarship provides a helping hand to students who share a passion for spreading kindness throughout their community so that they can attain their educational goals. To apply for this $500 scholarship, eligible students must submit a short 500-word essay. Applicants must be high school students graduating this calendar year and have been accepted into a college, university, trade school, or design school and be currently enrolled in a college, university, trade school, or design school. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

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The Humane Education Network in partnership with the Animal Welfare Institute is pleased to announce its 27th Annual A Voice for Animals High School Contest. Participants must currently be attending middle or high school, or be home-schooled and under 19 years of age on the date the contest opens for entries. The contest is open to all otherwise eligible students worldwide regardless of nationality, citizenship or country of residence.

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A Voice for Animals Contest

The contest is supported by a partnership between the Animal Welfare Institute and the Humane Education Network with additional support from the Palo Alto Humane Society.

Each January, the Humane Education Network holds its annual A Voice for Animals contest for high school students.

Congratulations to our 2023 contest winners!

H.E.N. does not condone any form of animal suffering. We strive to discover solutions to mitigate animal suffering. Small steps are often necessary to achieve the ideal goal of ending pain and distress altogether.

First Prize (Video by 16-18 year old)

Adoriam DeWalt Friends and Feathers

Second Prize (Video by 16-18 year old)

Malan Cisse Threatening Slots: Saving Blue

Third Prize (Video by 16-18 year old)

Helena Uceda NOISE POLLUTION

First Prize (Essay/Photographs by 16-18 year old)

Jenna Madary Why the Housing Crisis is an Animal Welfare Issue

Second Prize (Essay/Photographs by 16-18 year old)

Aubrey Ezratty A Glimpse into Horse Rescue

Active Involvement Prize (Essay/Photographs by 16-18 year old)

Ruby Anzo Awareness on puppy mills

First Prize (Essay by 16-18 year old)

Paige Gregory The Necessity of Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay Estuary

Second Prize (Essay by 16-18 year old)

Mackenna Kofahl Volunteering at the Monroe SPCA: Bringing Animals Back to Health After Cruelty Cases

Third Prize (Essay by 16-18 year old)

Madeleine Schafer A Foundation of Informed Legislation and Animal Care for Idaho

Third Prize (Essay by 16-18 year old)

Rachel Xu Vessel Strikes, Bycatch, and Plastic Pollution: Driving Forces in Loggerhead Sea Turtle Endangerment

First Prize (Essay by 14-15 year old)

Shannon Hong Monk Parakeets: The So-Called Avian Intruders

Second Prize (Essay by 14-15 year old)

Joel Lee Redirecting Indonesia's Toxic Bird-keeping Culture Away from Bird Markets for a Biodiverse Future

Third Prize (Essay by 14-15 year old)

Lucy Kershen Octopuses: In Need of More Protection Than We Think

Third Prize (Essay by 14-15 year old)

Lily Yangliu Silent Peril: Sonar Technology's Impact on Marine Life

First Prize (ESL, 16-18 year old)

Laura Parra Gómez Kiara's voice a story behind unregulated dog daycare centers

First Prize (ESL, 14-15 year old)

Ka Yee Brianna Xiao A Cry for Pangolins

Honorable Mention

Ivy Choi Social Media's Contribution to the Exotic Pet Trade

Honorable Mention

Michelle Lee Fishing for Plastic

Honorable Mention

Nayeli Maldonado Anti-Cruelty Society Video Project 1

Honorable Mention

Sienna Pearson The Disappearance of the "Dog Running in the Rough Water"

Honorable Mention

Skylar Zaugg Save A Life

Previous winners

Select a winning essay and click the Read Essay button. The essay will open as a PDF file in another window.
(Essays shown in gray are not currently available online.)

Contest FAQ

No. This is an contest with a set of rules and cash prizes. We advertise the contest on scholarship web sites to reach the largest number of eligible high school students.

The dates are usually announced on our web site mid-December after the judges have finalized the rules. The contest usually opens for entries in January and closes in March with results being announced in May.

The rules and requirements for each contest may vary from year to year. The rules for the 2024 contest will appear on this page when the contest dates are announced in December.

Entries are accepted only between the contest opening and closing dates. The online form for submitting entries does not appear on this page until the contest opens.

Your entry must be submitted online using a form which appears on this page only while the contest is open for entries. Entries sent to us in any other way (e.g. e-mail or via the postal service) will simply be discarded.

Questions about the A Voice for Animals contest may be sent to contest@hennet.org. E-mail to any other address will not necessarily receive a response.

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The Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship was established to remember the life and legacy of a great man, friend, son, and brother. Richard Holland was more than any one of these things - he was an infectious personality, a loyal teammate, a genuine smile, and a young soul. Applicants must plan to enroll or be enrolled in full time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire academic year. Must demonstrate leadership and participation in extracurricular activities and demonstrate financial need. The award is renewable up to 3 years. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

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Richard Holland was more than any one of these things- he was an infectious personality, a loyal teammate, a genuine smile, and a young soul. The Holland Family Legacy Foundation has established the Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship Fund to be awarded annually to a chosen qualified applicant. This scholarship is a $2,500 award, renewable for up to three additional years.

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Missouri Valley College Esports Scholarships

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Missouri Valley College Esports Scholarships

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Missouri Valley College's Esports program currently recruits for League of Legends, Overwatch, Hearthstone, Rocket League, and Apex Legends. The value of the scholarship varies, but the average is $12,000. We are currently looking at all applicants, but preferred candidates will have at least a Silver ranking at League of Legends or a comparable rank in Overwatch or CS:GO. Ideal candidates will have previous team experience. Interested students are encouraged to establish rank in League of Legends and contact the eSports Coach for an online scouting session. Only first-year students may receive scholarships. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website

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Missouri Valley College Esports Scholarship Scholarship - Maximum Amount: $12,000 - Missouri Valley College's Esports program currently recruits for League of Legends, Overwatch, Hearthstone, Rocket League, and Apex Legends. The value of the scholarship varies, but the average is $12,000.

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What is your experience with prayer? Using your prayer experience, rather than teachings or beliefs, write an essay of between 600 and 1200 words. Your essay should describe a significant prayer experience - this can be a positive or disappointing experience - and what impact this experience has had on a significant issue in your life, such as school shootings, climate change, bullying, immigration, gender and class disparity, or emerging sexual mores? Do we need more than “words and prayers” to influence these issues and to offer true solace to those affected, and to the divisions in our country at large? Or, in your experience, is there an actual power in prayer that, if accessed, could provide meaningful answers to these issues and could change the world? We are looking for creativity, imagination and critical thinking applied to your personal prayer experience. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

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High School Senior (H.S. Class of 2022) Scholarships

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The 1,000 Dreams Scholarship provides one-time educational assistance for currently enrolled high school or college-aged women of up to $1,000. This scholarship is not for tuition, but rather expenses beyond the classroom and can include assistance for needs including but not exclusive to: educational conferences, instructional programs related to creative or artistic pursuits, graduate exam application fees, or textbooks. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website

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1,000 Dreams Scholarship Scholarship - Maximum Amount: $1,000 - The 1,000 Dreams Scholarship provides one-time educational assistance for currently enrolled high school or college-aged women of up to $1,000. This scholarship is not for tuition, but rather expenses beyond the classroom and can include assistance for needs including but not exclusive to: educational conferences, instructional programs related to creative or artistic pursuits, graduate exam application fees, or textbooks.

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Review your school by completing our $1,000 School Survey Sweepstakes and be entered for a chance to win $1,000. Your responses are anonymous and will be displayed on Niche to help others find a school that's right for them. The sweepstakes winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced on the Scholarship Winners page. One entry per person.

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Kansas Board of Regents Scholarship Page

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1. Complete the online form to apply for the following semesters - Fall 19 and Spring 20

OR

2. Print, complete and mail the State of Kansas Student Aid Application .

We will primarily contact you by the email address that you have provided on your application.

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UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant
The Career Technical Workforce Grant is available to students enrolled in an eligible career technical education program operated by a designated Kansas educational institution that has been identified as offering a technical certificate or associate of applied science degree program in a high cost, high demand, or critical industry field. Designated Kansas educational institutions include technical colleges, community colleges, and public four-year colleges that award associate of applied science degrees; and Washburn Institute of Technology. Only technical certificate and associate of applied science degree programs are included among the eligible programs. Preference in awarding goes to applicants with financial need.
Priority Deadline: May 1.
Kansas Comprehensive Grant
The Kansas Comprehensive Grant is available to needy Kansas residents enrolled full-time at eighteen private colleges and universities located in Kansas, the six state universities, and Washburn University. This grant is funded by the state of Kansas. The Kansas Legislature provides limited assistance to financially needy students. To be considered you must complete and submit the FAFSA, listing one or more eligible colleges in the FAFSA. The funding level allows about 1 in 3 eligible students to be assisted with award amounts ranging from $200 - $3,500 at the private institutions and $100 - $1,500 at the public institutions. This grant is based on financial need.

Priority Deadline: April 1.

Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship
The Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship program is designed to assist financially needy, academically competitive students who are identified as members of any of the following ethnic/racial groups: African American; American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; or Hispanic.

Deadline: May 1.

Kansas Military Service Scholarship
The Kansas Military Service Scholarship is available for the payment of tuition and fees at a public Kansas institution for students who are a resident of Kansas and has:

served in military service in international waters or on foreign soil in support of military operations for which the person received hostile fire pay for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001, or served less than such 90 days because of injuries during such military service;

has received an honorable discharge or under honorable conditions (general) discharge from military service or is still in military service; and

has provided copies of military discharge papers (DD-214 form) or active duty orders whichever such paper or order indicate the location of such person's deployment and indicate the person has served after September 11, 2001, in any military operation for which the person received hostile fire pay.

Because financial need is a priority in awarding this scholarship, students will need to file a FAFSA form. Once your school considers you as a graduate status student, you are not eligible for this scholarship.
Priority Deadline: May 1.
Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance
The Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance provides a percentage of tuition and fees paid; up to a maximum rate not to exceed the maximum rate that would be charged by the state educational institutions for enrollment. The percentage is determined by the number of eligible students and available appropriations. Students may be pursuing a certificate, diploma or degree program and must be an enlisted member of a Kansas Air/Army National Guard unit. Full-time enrollment not required. Students must have a GED or high school diploma to qualify for this assistance. The member must not already have obtained a bachelor's degree.
Fall 19 semester deadline - August 31, 2019 Spring 20 semester deadline - January 31, 2020
Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship
The Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship requires an obligation to practice as an LPN or RN in Kansas and work for a sponsor. A sponsor means any adult care home, psychiatric hospital, medical care facility, home health agency, local health department or any state agency, which employs LPNs or RNs, licensed by the State of Kansas. The sponsor will provide partial scholarship funding and provide employment upon licensure of the recipient. If the sponsor is a mental health center or treatment facility, the sponsor does not share the cost of the scholarship assistance. The obligation for the scholarship is to work for the sponsor for one year for each year of the scholarship support received.
Priority Deadline: May 1. Scholarship Obligation Verification Paperwork
KS Nursing Verification Paperwork

Kansas State Scholarship

The Kansas State Scholarship is designed to assist financially needy students in the top 20-30% of Kansas high school graduates who are designated as state scholars during the senior year of high school. To be eligible to apply for the Kansas State Scholarship, in the senior year of a Kansas high school you would have:

1) received a certificate stating that you completed the required curriculum
2) received a letter stating that you were designated by the Kansas Board of Regents.
Priority Deadline: May 1.
Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship
The Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship is a merit-based service obligation scholarship program that provides financial assistance to both students pursuing bachelor's degree programs and currently licensed teachers pursuing an endorsement in hard-to-fill disciplines or master's degrees in hard-to-fill disciplines or either group planning to teach in an underserved geographic area. Recipients sign agreements to teach one year for each year of scholarship support in Kansas. Recipients are eligible to receive this scholarship for up to ten semesters, which includes both undergraduate and graduate work.
Priority Deadline: May 1.
Scholarship Obligation Verification Paperwork
KS Teacher Service Scholarship Verification Paperwork

Kansas ROTC Service Scholarship

Student agrees to accept a commission as a Second Lieutenant and serve for not less than four years as a commissioned officer in the Kansas Army National Guard. This program is only available at Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, Washburn University and some community colleges. Contact the ROTC program at one of the participating schools for more information.

Kansas Career Work Study
The Kansas Career Work Study program is available to Kansas residents, enrolled at least half-time at the six state universities and Washburn University. Eligible students work on a part-time basis on behalf of an employer which complements and enhances the educational preparation of the student's career. Employers are any private business, not-for-profit organization, or public agency with a place of business in Kansas. For more information regarding eligibility and application procedures contact the student financial aid offices at the six state universities and Washburn University.

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Recipients must be Kansas residents.

Kansas Osteopathic Medical Service Scholarship
Designed to encourage primary care physicians to establish practices in rural areas of Kansas. Recipients receive $15,000 per year for up to four years of study at nationally accredited osteopathic schools. Preference goes to first-year students. Recipients return one year of practice for each year of assistance. Applicants must complete a program application and the designated financial aid application. Priority Deadline: May 1.

Kansas Optometry Service Scholarship
Designed to encourage optometrists to establish Kansas practices. Kansas helps to pay the difference between resident and nonresident tuition at eligible out-of-state institutions. Recipients must return one year of practice for each year of assistance. Priority Deadline: May 1.

Kansas Nurse Educator Service Scholarship
Designed to encourage graduate level nursing students who agree to teach in a nurse education program at a Kansas postsecondary educational institution. The nursing programs that are currently participating are: Baker University, Fort Hays State University, Mid America Nazarene College, Pittsburg State University, Tabor College, St. Mary's University, University of Kansas Medical Center, Washburn University and Wichita State University. Scholarship amounts vary at each institution. Recipients will teach one year for each year of assistance after receiving a graduate degree. Applicants must complete an application available at the Nursing Department at the institution. Priority Deadline: contact the school for deadline.

Kansas Dental Education Opportunities Program
Designed to encourage dentists to establish Kansas practices. Kansas helps pay the difference between resident and nonresident tuition at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Applications also available from UM-KC. Deadline: Rolling.

James B. Pearson Fellowship
Established by former Kansas Senator Pearson to encourage graduate students from Kansas public universities to experience the global perspective gained from study abroad. Preferences given to applicants whose studies are directly related to foreign affairs. The average stipend provided is $2,445. Awards are subject to availability of funding. Applications also available from graduate school offices. Deadline: April 17.

Kansas Distinguished Scholarship Program
Created to encourage Brasenose, Chevening, Fulbright, Madison, Marshall, Mellon, Rhodes and Truman scholars from Kansas to continue graduate studies at Kansas public universities. Kansas reimburses tuition and fees to recipients subject to funding constraints.
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Like all students, psychology majors are continually on the lookout for psychology grants and scholarships. The best sources for grants and scholarships are those funds, organizations and institutions that are tailored directly to students like you.

To get the most out of your search for scholarships and grants, look for those on offer that cater to women psychology majors. This narrows down the applicant pool and helps ensure that you have a good chance of getting the money you need to continue your education.

The best way to go about your search for scholarships and grants is to look everywhere. Apply for as many scholarships and grants as you can find. Apply for as many as apply to your personal circumstances. You may not win all of them but if you cast a wide net you may still get the money you need. Here is a list of several scholarships and grants for women studying psychology.

Psi Chi

Women who excel in academics can always find scholarships and grants no matter their chosen course of study. The most common place that high achievers seek psychology scholarships and grants is through the school they are applying to. But in addition to their academic institution, women who excel in academics can apply for grants from the National Honor Society in Psychology.

The National Honor Society in Psychology, also known as Psi Chi, provides research grants for students pursuing their undergraduate or graduate degree in psychology. Psi Chi is known for large awards and long, supportive relationships with the applicants.

Many of the Psi Chi awards are only available to members of the National Honor Society in Psychology. Membership is inexpensive and available to most current undergraduate or graduate psychology students.

The Allyn and Bacon Award

The Allyn and Bacon Award is a research grant sponsored by Allyn and Bacon Publishers. Applicants turn in an empirical research paper. The best research paper wins $1,000. Second place wins $650, third place wins $350. In addition to the small grant, the winners have their photograph and a brief biography published in Eye on Psi Chi, the organization's periodical. The application deadline for the Allyn and Bacon Award is May 1.

The Diversity Article Awards

Every year, Eye on Psi Chi - Psi Chi's periodical - gives four awards in the amount of $300 for the best articles submitted by psychology students on the topic of diversity issues. Subjects include but are not limited to ethnic minorities, LGBTI, physical disabilities and other similar issues. The application deadline for the Diversity Article Award is July 1st.

The Guilford Awards

Like the Allyn and Bacon Award, the Guilford award is a research grant. First place winners are awarded $1,000. Second place receives $650. Third place receives $350. Winners and their faculty research advisers are also awarded a certificate. The abstract of the paper and a photograph of the winners will be published in Eye on Psi Chi. The application deadline for the Guilford Awards is May 1.

The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students/Psi Chi Junior Scientist Fellowship

This fellowship is earmarked for graduate students who excel in research. Any graduate students entering their first or second year are encouraged to apply. Awardees receive funding for their research project for the year.

In addition to this research grant, awardees receive coaching to strengthen their application for a larger graduate research fellowship from the National Science foundation. The award is based on the expenses associated with the research project. Applications must be received by June 30th.

The American Psychological Foundation

The Psi Chi honor society is only one of many psychological foundations that provide substantial grants and scholarships to women who major in psychology. There are many places that women can look to find supportive networks of professionals that are more than willing to provide aid. One of the largest foundations geared toward helping women in the field of psychology is the American Psychological Foundation.

The American Psychological Foundation was founded in 1953. The association's sole purpose is to provide funding and financial support for research projects that have the potential to "elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generations to come." The American Psychological Foundation provides grants to women beginning their career in psychology who are interested in advancing the same goals that the foundation espouses.

In the past, the American Psychological Foundation has awarded research grants for research projects intended to prevent violence, understand prejudice, connect mental and physical health and combat homophobia. The American Psychological Foundation provides a number of grants totaling in several hundred thousand dollars in awards every year. Their grant program is competitive, designed to award the best in their field.

The Division 29 Early Career Award

The Division 29 Early Career Award is given to psychologists making novel and promising contributions to psychotherapy. Applicants must have an EdD, PsyD or PhD from an accredited university and be no more than 7 years postdoctoral. Each selected applicant is awarded a $2,500 grant.

Esther Katz Rosen Early Career Research Grant

The Esther Katz Rosen Early Career Research Grant is one of the largest grants awarded by the American Psychological Foundation. The award is earmarked for research psychologists conducting research to better understand the psychology of gifted and talented children and adolescents.

Applicants must have an EdD, PsyD or PhD from an accredited university and be no more than 7 years postdoctoral. Each applicant may request up to $50,000 to fund their research.

The National Association of School Psychologists

Women pursuing degrees in psychology can find many options for funding based on their career goals. Many psychological associations are established by organizations or professionals interested in supporting a specific profession within the field of psychology.

These associations are not just of interest to like-minded psychology students. If the scholarship is large enough and financial support is a big enough factor, the award may help an unsure student decide what profession they wish to pursue.

One such organization is the National Association of School Psychologists. This association was established in 1995 to aid minority graduate students in psychology who face financial barriers to continuing their education. Today they offer scholarships open to minority women graduate students pursuing a Specialist Degree or its equivalent in School Psychology.

It is a bit of a mouthful to say, but applicants who are awarded the National Association of School Psychologists Minority Scholarship Program for Graduate Training in School Psychology are expected to enter the work force as school psychologists. By encouraging minority school psychologists to enter the field, the National Association of School Psychologists hopes to encourage diversity and cultural awareness in school communities.

Every year the National Association of School Psychologists awards several applicants with $5,000 each in scholarship funds. The scholarship is open to both full-time and part-time undergraduate students. Applicants must be in good academic standing and maintain an overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must also be members of the National Association of School Psychologists at the time their application is reviewed. The application deadline is November 15th.

The American Psychological Association

To find the biggest scholarships and grants available for women pursuing careers in psychology, it's a great idea to go to the largest organization for psychologists. The American Psychological Association is the largest association of psychologists in the world. To date they have over 154,000 members.

One of the ways that the APA promotes psychology is to provide scholarships and grants to women studying psychology in undergraduate or graduate programs. This professional research organization provides most of its support to undergraduate psychology majors, graduate-level researchers and professional psychologists who are making important inroads into the field of psychology through their research.

The Carol Williams-Nickelson Award for Women's Leadership

This award is reserved for women currently pursuing their doctorate in psychology whose research focuses on women's issues. Applicants must be members of the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students. The amount of the scholarships depends on several factors including the type of research conducted. Applicants may apply at any time during the year.

The Deborah Partridge Wolfe International Graduate Fellowship

This grant provides $1,000 for African-American women currently enrolled in graduate school with the intent to study abroad. Applicants may apply at any time during the year.

The Career Advancement Scholarship

This variable scholarship is awarded to undergraduate women currently studying psychology at a 4-year accredited university in the United States. Applicants must be under the age of 25. The amount awarded depends on the academic standing and financial need of the applicant. Since the establishment of the Career Advancement Scholarship over $6 million has been awarded to over 8,000 women. Applicants may apply at any time during the year.

The Nancy B. Forest and L. Michael Honaker Master's Grant for Research in Psychology

This grant is open to women conducting Master's thesis research in psychology. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in graduate school and belong to the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students. The chosen applicant will receive $1,500. The deadline for application is May 1.

The Basic Psychological Science Research Grant

This grant is designed to fund innovative research in psychology. The $1,000 grant is open to women pursuing graduate-level research in psychology. The funds must be used to support the research or dissertation. Applicants must join the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students. The deadline for application is May 1.

Minority Grant Program

The Minority Grant Program offers grants designed to increase the number of ethnic minority professionals in the field of psychology. By doing so, the APA hopes to promote understanding of the life experiences of ethnic minorities in the United States. The grant is open to minority women excelling in postdoctoral studies in psychology. The award is based on the cost of the program and the needs of the applicant.

Predoctoral Scholarship in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

This scholarship is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It is open to women currently planning to enroll in a full-time APA-accredited doctoral program in the fall following the application deadline.

The scholarship is open to everyone; however, African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are specifically encouraged to apply. The award provides up to three years of funding. The scholarship must be annually renewed. On average, 200 to 300 applications are received and five to six percent of those applicants are granted awards. The application deadline is January 15.

Health Organizations

Not all scholarships for women in psychology are provided through psychological associations. Many health organizations have branches that focus specifically on students studying psychology. Some awards are available to all applicants as long as their major is psychology. Some, like the United Health Foundation and PacifiCare Foundation 's Latino Health Scholars Program, focus specifically on students of a specific gender, race and background.

The United Health Foundation and the PacifiCare Foundation came together to fund and administer the Latino Health Scholars program to encourage the proliferation of Latinos in the field of psychology. This program is open to women currently enrolled in high school who speak both English and Spanish fluently and are interested in entering the field of psychology.

Each year, the fund awards 75 scholarships that total to roughly $2,000,000. Out of that applicant pool, the foundation will select two of the most worthy applicants and award them with the Freedom Award scholarship worth $25,000 each.

To be eligible, applicants must be high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Students must be in good academic standing with a G.P.A. of at least 3.0. Transcripts and a letter of recommendation from a teacher on school letterhead must accompany the application.

Applicants must also write an essay enumerating their academic and personal achievements, academic goals, community involvement and the reasons why they want to enter the health care field. The essay must be completed in English and then translated into Spanish.

Federal Government & Local Funding Sources

Federal Opportunities

The government is another great place for women to look for scholarships and grants for women. Psychology may sound like a field that governmental institutions have no interest in funding, but assuming so is a good way to miss out on money. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a number of scholarships to men and women who are pursuing careers in a number of medical fields, including psychology.

One popular scholarship offered by the United States Department of Health and Human Services offers scholarships to graduate students concentrating in Clinical Psychology. This scholarship is special because it does not provide funds to all psychology students, but focusses on applicants whose only restriction is financial. Specifically, this scholarship is earmarked for applicants who come from disadvantaged background or families with limited income.

"Disadvantaged background" is defined as "one who comes from an environment that has inhibited the individual from obtaining the knowledge, skill, and abilities required to enroll in and graduate from a health professions school, or from a program providing education or training in an allied health profession; or comes from a family with an annual income below a level based on low income thresholds according to family size published by the U.S. Bureau of Census."

In addition to a disadvantaged background, applicants must have good standing in school and be full-time students currently enrolled in an accredited graduate school. The amount of assistance given to each student is determined by the student's available resources, the amount of his tuition and his living expenses.

The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students who are attending school full-time and enrolled in any health care program including psychology.

State & Local Programs

A great place for women to search for scholarships and grants is in their own home state or the state they reside or attend school in. The primary reason is because the applicant pool is smaller when it is limited by geography. The second reason is because of the depth of support. Students who receive scholarship funds from the state they reside in develop connections and support that last a career or longer.

For example, the Washington State Association of School Psychologists offers a scholarship to minority women pursuing graduate training in School Psychology. The Washington State Association of School Psychologists started this scholarship to address the problem of excessive financial pressure on minority students in Washington State who desire to pursue a career in school psychology.

By helping overcome this financial obstacle, the Washington State Association of School Psychologists hopes to encourage diversity in the school psychologist population and accommodate the needs of all the students in Washington State's schools.

The scholarship is available to minority women who are enrolled full-time or at least half-time in an accredited school psychology program in Washington State. The school must be approved by the Washington State Association of School Psychologists. Applicants must also plan to become a practicing School Psychologist in Washington State soon after completion of their program.

Applicants must be in good standing in their current program in a Washington State school. Only students with a 3.0 GPA or higher should apply. Doctoral students are ineligible. Only students who are enrolled in a specialist level or the equivalent should apply. Every applicant must be a student member of the Washington State Association of School Psychologists during the time that the application is reviewed. The application deadline is November 1.

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Opportunities For Graduate Students

Scholarships and grants are not just available for women pursuing their undergraduate degrees in psychology. A great way for graduate women to shrink the applicant pool and increase the likelihood that they will receive an award is to focus on societies and organizations that reserve their awards for women in graduate programs. Contact with these organizations is a great way to network and gain professional as well as financial support.

A great organization for women in psychology is the Graduate Women in Science Society. This society was established in 1921 by graduated students from Cornell University. It was originally a sorority (Sigma Delta Epsilon) established to encourage networking amongst women in the sciences.

Today the Graduate Women in Science Society helps to advance the position of women in science. It awards seven grants to women conducting research in the sciences.

Three of those grants are earmarked for women conducting research in the field of psychology: the Eloise Gerry Fellowship, the Vessa Notchev Fellowship and the SDE Fellowship. The Graduate Women in Science Society's awards are competitive. They are reserved for women who currently hold a degree in psychology and are currently conducted research at a recognized institution.

Applicants to each of the three psychology fellowships may request up to $10,000 per application. The Eloise Gerry Fellowship traditionally awards two grants per year totaling $6,000. The Vessa Notchev fellowship awards one grant, usually around $3,000. The SDE fellowship traditionally awards $4,000 to one applicant.

The due date for each application is January 15. The winners are announced on or before July 1. Applicants do not have to be members of the Graduate Women in Science Society to be eligible.

Blended Opportunities

Sports Psychology

The more specific their career and study goals, the more awards women pursuing psychology will find. Often times, this means searching outside of the traditional places for scholarship awards. If your goals are to blend psychology and sports medicine for example, it is beneficial to look for scholarships and grants with organizations or funds that provide scholarships to students studying sports medicine.

For example, the Dorothy Harris Endowed Scholarship provides scholarships for women in sports, including those studying sports psychology. The Dorothy Harris Scholarship was established in September 1990 by the Women's Sports Foundation. The award was established in honor of Dr. Dorothy Harris who spent her career battling for equal rights for women in sports. Every year, two scholarships are awarded to women who are pursuing a full-time master's or doctoral program in sports psychology. Each award is up to $3,000.

The amount of the award depends on several factors including but not limited to financial need, G.P.A., the nature of the applicant's research and career goals and their level of participation in the sport of their choice. Applicants apply for the award through the Women's Sports Foundation website.

Niche Scholarship Programs With Limited Competition

Psychology is a broad field. Students and professionals working on the fringes of psychology often assume that because supporting organizations are few, that funds are few as well. But pursuing a niche section of psychology can result in lots of financial support. Because the applicant pool is quite small, there are lots of awards to go around and a small community to provide lots of support during all aspects of a career.

For example, the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology provides support solely to psychologists pursuing studies or research in the field of transpersonal psychology.

Transpersonal psychology is a holistic approach to psychotherapy. Instead of just dealing with the mind as in traditional psychology, transpersonal psychology treats all six aspects of human existence: intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, creative and relational.
Students in this field enjoy being at the forefront of psychological research and integrating many disciplines into one.

The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology offers full and partial scholarships to African-American PhD candidates who intend to pursue the field of transpersonal psychology. Students must be currently enrolled as full-time students taking online courses working with a PhD mentor or taking courses on campus. Applicants must exhibit significant financial need.

Applicants must also be in good academic standing with a grade point average of at least 3.0. A number of awards are provided every year. Most awards provide $1,000 in scholarship funds per quarter. Applicants may apply every quarter they are enrolled full-time in a PhD program. However, only $3,000 total may be awarded to any one applicant. The application deadline is June 1 each year.

Political Opportunities

Women who pursue degrees in psychology in order to aid the general public and the health of the country will always find awards available to them. A great way to approach a search for scholarships and grants is via the benefit that your future career goals will have for your local and national community. For example, women who pursue degrees in psychology in order to provide drug and alcohol counseling often find funding from national programs to end drug abuse.

The National Federation of Republican Women National Pathfinder Scholarship was established in 1985 to commemorate First Lady Nancy Reagan's campaign against drug and alcohol abuse. Once a year, three scholarship awards of $2,500 each are awarded to the three women conducting research on drug and alcohol abuse in psychology or related fields.

To be eligible, applicants have to be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in psychology and intend to pursue a career related to the study of drug and alcohol abuse or the counseling of drug and alcohol abusers and their families.

To apply, applicants must submit a complete application to the National Federation of Republican Women representative in your state by June 1. Applicants may apply every year, but they may only receive the scholarship once.

Religious Opportunities

Women pursuing degrees in psychology rarely look to their religious organization for support. However, overlooking these institutions is a good way to miss out on a valuable source of support. Many religious institutions in a variety of faiths provide support specifically for women who are pursuing studies in the field of psychology. Often these studies do not have to be pursued at a religious school.

For example, the Bethesda Lutheran Communities is a Lutheran organization that aims to aid and support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Christian-centric services. Part of the way they support children and adults with disabilities is to encourage Lutheran students to pursue careers in psychology. Once they matriculate, these students will be in an ideal position to offer Christian-centric services with a medical background.

Each year, Bethesda Lutheran Communities offers two scholarships for $3,000. The scholarships are open to women currently enrolled in at least their sophomore year in college or university and pursuing or intending to pursue study or a career in the area of developmental disability.

The college or university must be a four-year and accredited institution, but does not have to be a Lutheran institution. Applicants must be active members of a Lutheran church. The scholarship is not necessarily merit-based. However, students must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Applicants must turn in application packages that include a short essay about their career and study goals, evidence of 100 hours of paid or volunteer work with people with disabilities and letters of reference. The deadline for application is April 15.

Other Places to Look

No online list of scholarships and grants is exhaustive. And you need to be exhaustive to get the money you need to make sure that you get school paid for. Always check with your school. Virtually every school has a scholarship program. Many schools have funds earmarked specifically for psychology students or for women.

Call the financial aid office and ask for a list of available scholarships offered by the school. Peruse the list to find the scholarship most suited for you. Ask the guidance counselor for help if necessary. They can evaluate your school record and help you get the largest amount of available funds.

The key to finding funding for a career in psychology is to leave absolutely no stone unturned. At the same time that students apply to schools and programs, they should make a list of all the possible scholarships that they may qualify for.

Don't stop the search just at scholarships for women or scholarships for psychology students. Think outside of the box. Scholarships based on economic need or on related fields like sports medicine or school counseling open up entirely new areas of scholarship and grant opportunities.

Applicants must devote as much time to the search for scholarships and grants as they devote to searching for worthy educational institutions. With diligence and perseverance, women can find funding for their programs no matter how small and esoteric or large and fraught with competition.

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Inquisitive nature, intuitive sense of curiosity, a constant thirst for knowledge - sound familiar? Then you may have the inner workings of a history major. The skill sets a history major acquires are applicable to an array of fields because generally studying history isn't designed as a preparation for a particular profession. Rarely do history majors become historians; instead, most become teachers, writers, politicians, lawyers, researchers and enjoy fulfillment in a multitude of other fields. Taking your passion of studying events, people and landmarks of the past isn't the worst way to earn your bread and butter!

Organizations like the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History regularly award history majors for their achievements but below are just a few history scholarships in our database perfect for those majoring in history. To find even more scholarships, whether based on your major or any number of other criteria, conduct a free scholarship search today.

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Charles G. Koch has supported research and educational programs focused on improving human well-being, especially for the least fortunate, for more than 50 years. The Charles Koch Foundation has continued this mission since its founding in 1980 by supporting the study of free societies, and the ideas, institutions, and values that maximize well-being.

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Application Deadline: 1/15/2020

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ISF supports Islamic organizations and mosques by planning and managing joint scholarships. ISF is honored to host the ISF-IIOC scholarship of the Islamic Institute of Orange County (IIOC).

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ISF supports Islamic organizations and mosques by planning and managing joint scholarships. ISF is honored to host the ISF-MCA Scholarship of the Muslim Community Association of the Bay Area, MCA. The ISF-MCA Scholarship program is only open to members and individuals affiliated with the MCA.

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ISF offers many joint scholarships to Muslim Student/University Alumni groups that share its common mission and vision. ISF is honored to work with the MSA-West to host the ISF-MSA West Scholarship.

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The ISI Salvatori Fellowship seeks to further an understanding and appreciation of the principles held by the American Founding Fathers and the culture that formed their values and views.

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The Kagan Fellowship in Advanced Shoah Studies welcomes applications from Ph.D. and post-doc candidates from around the world for funding for the September through the following August academic year.

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Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program

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Scholarships.com - Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program

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Learn more as you fly high to find money for your Aviation Career.

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Aviation is a thrilling and vastly appealing profession. With job opportunities ranging from flying a helicopter to working in air traffic control, the field encompasses a wide range of interests and exciting challenges. Even this fantastic a career has its drawbacks, though. A student's prospects of landing a career in aviation are still uncertain, and any degree in the field comes with a fairly substantial tab to cover lab fees and flight costs. Many aviation students graduate with significant student loan debt. Add in the scheduling difficulties and weather complications that are unique to the major and aviation students face a particularly challenging path to a college degree.

However, that doesn't mean it's impossible to obtain a degree in aviation. Scholarships and grants can help defer the costs of flying, or help you with more typical college expenses, such as tuition and books. Specific aviation scholarships exist, several of which are listed below. Additionally, due to the rigor involved in their academic program, aviation students are some of the most talented, level-headed, and dedicated college students, and thus they stand a particularly strong chance of winning scholarships from outside their discipline, as well. Conduct a free scholarship search on Scholarships.com to see all the aviation scholarships and other scholarship opportunities you qualify for based on the information you provide in your profile. The aviation scholarships listed below are only a small sample of what's out there, but hopefully they will start you down the path to finding scholarships and funding your aviation education.

Application Deadline: 1/31/2020

Amount: $1,000

To help support promising future aerospace professionals, the AIAA Foundation annually awards financial aid to undergraduate and graduate students in science or engineering programs related to aerospace. The William T. Piper, Sr. General Aviation Systems Graduate Award is for graduate students who are researching in areas related to general aviation aircraft.

Eligibility:
-Must be an AIAA [...] More

Application Deadline: 2/1/2020

Amount: $1,500

The Archie C. Towle Aviation Scholarship promotes the advancement of aviation as a career by awarding scholarship funding to students living within a 50-mile radius of the greater Wausau (Wisconsin) area who demonstrate financial need, ability and a desire to pursue a career in the field of aviation.

Eligibility:
-A resident living within a 50-mile radius of the greater Wausau area
-Able to [...] More

Application Deadline: 1/31/2020

Amount: $5,000

The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. foundation encourages and supports young men and women who wish to pursue aviation careers, as professional pilots. The foundation will award flight instruction scholarships for potential students, in order to obtain private pilot certification.

Eligibility:
-Must be between the ages of 16-23
-Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien
-Must not have been charged or [...] More

Application Deadline: 6/25/2019

Amount: $2,500

The Navigate Your Future Scholarship is offered to a high school graduate continuing his or her education in the aviation industry. By making scholarships available, NATF's goal is to foster and promote careers in the general aviation industry.

Eligibility:
-Be a senior in high school planning a career in the general aviation field
-Be enrolled or accepted into an aviation-related program at [...] More

Application Deadline: 12/30/2019

Amount: $1,000

The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) established the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program in 1989 to offer financial assistance and encouragement to young people in the pursuit of academic excellence. By making scholarships available, NATF's ultimate goal is to foster and promote careers in the general aviation industry.

Eligibility:
-College students in their sophomore or [...] More

Application Deadline: 12/31/2019

Amount: $1,500

The Richard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarship is the newest addition to the National Air Transportation Foundation's (NATF) scholarship program. The scholarship is offered to a college or university student continuing his or her education in the aviation industry.

Eligibility:
-Be enrolled in an accredited college/university
-Be enrolled in a flight program through the college/university [...] More

Application Deadline: 5/1/2019

Amount: $1,000

Texas Space Grant Consortium and the Aviation and Space Foundation of Texas in partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have established this scholarship program in memory of the Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts. These seven men and women paid the ultimate sacrifice to expand the exploration of space and our knowledge of the world that we live in.

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Aviation is a thrilling and vastly appealing profession. With job opportunities ranging from flying a helicopter to working in air traffic control, the field encompasses a wide range of interests and exciting challenges. Even this fantastic a career has its drawbacks, though.

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Find the right scholarship for a Pole Sci Major.

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If things aren't dramatic enough on "The Real World," just flip the channel to a newscast: politics are never lacking in the drama department. Perhaps under the guise of "do-good" efforts and diplomatic affairs, this is what really draws students into the field: the excitement, competition and, yes, the ever-present drama.

Whatever it is that makes you want to study political science, go with your gut. Political science majors will learn more than the facts. They will receive a well-rounded college education almost guaranteed to prepare them for future success. After all, attending college as a political science major lets you see the big picture, a useful skill whether you go on to practice law, participate in politics or work in practically any other field.

Unfortunately, such a phenomenally useful college education comes at a cost. Even the most ambitious and talented students may find it difficult to pay for school, but that should not stop them from pursuing their goals. Many political science scholarships are available to students who plan to make the subject their college major so before moving on to general scholarship awards, political science students may want to look for college scholarships based on their area of study. After all, it takes a special kind of person to find C-SPAN fascinating and political science scholarship providers want to recognize such people and reward them with scholarship money.

By conducting a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com, students can find political science scholarships they are eligible to receive. Without exerting additional effort, they can eliminate competition from students who don't share their major. Certainly, the politically-minded can see how this would be a smart move.

Application Deadline: 10/30/2019

Amount: $4,000

Minority Fellows Program is a fellowship competition for individuals from under-represented backgrounds applying to doctoral programs in political science. The MFP was established in 1969 (originally as the Black Graduate Fellowship) to increase the number of minority scholars in the discipline.

Eligibility:
-Be a member of one of the following racial/ethnic minority groups: African [...] More

Application Deadline: Varies

Amount: $5,000

Charles G. Koch has supported research and educational programs focused on improving human well-being, especially for the least fortunate, for more than 50 years. The Charles Koch Foundation has continued this mission since its founding in 1980 by supporting the study of free societies, and the ideas, institutions, and values that maximize well-being.

Eligibility:
- Superior academic [...] More

Application Deadline: 2/13/2020

Amount: $50,000

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work.

Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box. Davidson Fellows are honored every year in Washington, D.C. with Congressional meetings and a [...] More

Application Deadline: 1/15/2020

Amount: $5,000

The GWCF National Scholarship Competition is open to all high school seniors who are U. S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government.

Entrants receiving full four-year tuition scholarships shall only be eligible for one-year special awards.

Three (3) copies of a one-page essay not to exceed 300 words stating why the applicant [...] More

Application Deadline: 1/16/2020

Amount: $10,000

The ISI Salvatori Fellowship seeks to further an understanding and appreciation of the principles held by the American Founding Fathers and the culture that formed their values and views.

Eligibility:
-Members of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute
-Engaged in graduate studies for the purpose of teaching at the collegiate level
-U.S. citizens enrolled full-time in a graduate [...] More

Application Deadline: 1/3/2020

Amount: $20,000

The Kagan Fellowship in Advanced Shoah Studies welcomes applications from Ph.D. and post-doc candidates from around the world for funding for the September through the following August academic year.

Ph.D. Requirements:
-Be enrolled and good standing in a Ph.D. program that supports the study of the Holocaust
-Study/have studies a language of Eastern Europe or the former Soviet Union [...] More

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If things aren't dramatic enough on "The Real World," just flip the channel to a newscast: politics are never lacking in the drama department. Perhaps under the guise of "do-good" efforts and diplomatic affairs, this is what really draws students into the field: the excitement, competition and, yes, the ever-present drama.

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This section offers scholarship information for the field of Phlebotomy.

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Most courses of higher education require financing of some kind. Whether you attend a four-year university, a trade school, or even a training program, additional education courses aren't free. The same is true for phlebotomy courses.

Phlebotomy training is necessary to become a licensed and certified phlebotomist. While some programs can vary in length and location, most don't take over a year to complete. It's a great way to get into the medical field without having to partake in years of expensive training.

Once you do complete your phlebotomy training, you can prepare yourself for a long and rewarding career. There are many advancements opportunities, as well as areas for growth and even more education.

Even though phlebotomy training courses are relatively short, the cost can be a problem for some people. Thankfully, there are assistance options for funding. In this article, we'll cover different areas of financial aid for phlebotomy education. You shouldn't feel as though you can't go through training if money is an issue. There is almost always a way to achieve some financial support.

How Do I Take Advantage of Financial Aid?

The first step in applying for financial aid is to make sure the school or program you're using offers it. Most colleges and universities offer some financial aid program. If you're going to a specific phlebotomy training school, they may offer assistance, too. Learn everything you can about the types of assistance available to you.

Once you understand the type of financial aid your school offers, you can learn more about the opportunities available to you, specifically. Regardless of whether you choose to go to a four-year school or a phlebotomy-specific training program, talk to the person in charge of financing. They may be able to give you some better insight into what you can do to receive help. They should also be able to direct you toward any assistance programs.

Keep in mind that many students apply for financial assistance, so the earlier you're able to apply for help, the more likely it is that you'll receive it. There is a limited amount of aid available each year/semester. So, the earlier you apply, the better your chances of getting ahead of someone else looking for the same assistance.

You should always exhaust your options when it comes to financial aid. Don't just apply for one or two things, when there are various solutions available. If you're serious about getting assistance, exhaust every option.

There are different types of financial assistance to consider, including:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

FAFSA will only be available if you choose to attend a four-year school. It is a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, administered by the government. Typically, the assistance you can receive from the government will be based on financial need.

Pell Grants

A Pell Grant is a source of federal financial assistance. They are limited but are given to students in need during their undergraduate programs.

Scholarships

Do as much research as you can on different scholarships. The web is a great resource.

Sometimes, the school you're enrolling in will offer their own scholarships, and you can apply for as many as possible that fit your program. Often, you can also find external scholarships offered by businesses or organizations.

Taking out loans through the government or a private organization is a great way to get the funding you need right away. Many student loans have low interest rates, but be sure to shop around.

Most loans offer deferred payment until you complete your schooling, so you don't have to pay them back right away. But, as always, be aware that they have to be repaired, and that could be difficult if you don't secure work when you've qualified.

Can I Get Paid to Go to Phlebotomy School?

Phlebotomy is an incredibly popular career path, and in some areas, there is a shortage of qualified phlebotomists to keep up with needs and demands. If you're interested in becoming a phlebotomist at a certain location (hospital, private practice, etc.), look into what type of assistance they might be able to offer.

Some places will offer to pay for your training courses if you agree to work for them once you're finished. They may even pay you a wage during the training. This may require you to work a certain number of years at that establishment, so read the fine print before agreeing to anything. However, it's a great way to cover your training and ensure you have a job once it's completed.

If phlebotomy is a stepping stone to a medical career, this is a great option. It offers you employment in a medical setting and can encourage growth and advancement. If an establishment was eager to cover costs for phlebotomy training, it's likely they'll be excited to help you advance further in your career, as well.

Is it Hard to Get Financial Aid for Phlebotomy?

Unfortunately, it can be difficult to get financial aid for phlebotomy courses because of their low cost, and short training time. Many assistance organizations simply don't offer aid for such small amounts. If you are only taking a phlebotomy-specific training program that is less than a year, finding financial assistance won't be impossible, but it will likely take more research.

One great way to achieve financial assistance in the phlebotomy field is to attend a 2 or 4-year school. You can take a degree program for phlebotomy. It will take longer, but you should be able to receive financial assistance much easier. Plus, a collegiate degree may be able to help you advance your career faster. And don't forget that there are other medical jobs like phlebotomy and may have other alternative funding options.

Is Financial Aid for Phlebotomy Really Worth It?

Any possibility for financial assistance options should be explored. It's true that phlebotomy courses are less expensive than many other traditional schooling options. However, if cost may be a problem, there is no harm in doing your research to determine what might be available to you.

Even if you aren't attending a two or four-year college, fill out an FAFSA application, and apply for grants and scholarships. You may end up being surprised at what could be offered to you. There are also some free online phlebotomy courses that may be of interest to you.

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How Do You Get Funding for Phlebotomy Training Courses?

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Most courses of higher education require financing of some kind. Whether you attend a four-year university, a trade school, or even a training program, additional education courses aren't free. The same is true for phlebotomy courses. Phlebotomy training is necessary to become a licensed and certified phlebotomist .

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In this section you will find all the information that you will need to know though the WSU site.

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In this section you will find the C.O.P. information, scholarships offered, and much more.

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Chicago School of Phlebotomy is dedicated to student success. Our specialized curriculum is developed by our team of healthcare professionals, a Medical Doctor, and educational experts. Our students are among those with the highest certification success rates in the entire country.

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In this section you will find K-State's website to browse through you classes, scholarships offered by K-State, and much more.

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In this section you will find some scholarships for Vet Students.

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The American Veterinary Medical Foundation supports the next generation of veterinarians by providing scholarships to veterinary students attending an AVMA-accredited school in the United States and select veterinary colleges across the globe. AVMF also supports students by maintaining a repository of additional scholarship opportunities offered by other organizations.

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The first 15 tests of the SAT

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In this article, I'll tell you where to find all official, printable SAT practice tests and answer keys. This comprehensive guide gives you access to more SAT practice tests than any other online guide. In addition, you'll learn key strategies that'll help you make big improvements on SAT practice tests you can print out.

UPDATE: College Board Ends the SAT Essay

In January 2021, the College Board announced that, after the June 2021 test date, they would no longer be offering the SAT Essay. The essay was previously an optional part of the SAT, and many students already chose not to take it. However, taking the SAT Essay will now no longer be an option. The only possible way to take the SAT Essay is during an SAT School Day. And even in these cases, your school has to choose to include the essay, and we expect many of them won't.

Because this is a recent decision, some official practice SATs still include an essay. The good news is that you don't need to worry about them! Skip over any practice SAT Essays you come across and focus your studying on the remaining sections of the exam (Math, Reading, and Writing and Language). You can also learn more about the ending of the SAT Essay here.

Free Printable SAT Tests (Current 1600 Format, 2016-Present)

Practice Test 6: Questions | Answers | Answer Explanations

Practice Test 9: Questions | Answers | Answer Explanations

Practice Test 10: Questions | Answers | Answer Explanations

Don't forget to fill in your answers with the SAT answer sheet.

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Where Are Practice Tests 2 and 4?

You probably noticed that Practice Test 2 and Practice Test 4 are missing from the section above. That's because the College Board has removed them from their list of officially available practice tests.

If you've already worked through the first eight official practice tests and want to keep working on test-taking skills like time management and strategy, then these exams are a great option!

Free Printable SAT Tests (Old 2400 Format, 2005-2016)

These next tests follow the old 2400 format of the SAT, with separate Critical Reading, Math, and Writing sections. (By contrast, on the current SAT, your Reading and Writing scores are combined for a total Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score.)

Despite their somewhat out-of-date structure, these tests can be useful for your studying. Just keep in mind all the major differences between the old and current SAT. I recommend using these tests more as training sessions than as full-on practice for the SAT.

It might look as though I've skipped a few years here, but I actually haven't: all the tests for the years not listed are repeats of those above, including the 2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09, 2006-07, and 2005-06 practice tests. So if you find these tests on other forums or websites, don't waste your time taking them since they're the exact same as the ones already listed.
We're going way back into the past for this next set of SAT tests.
Free Printable SAT Tests (Very Old 1600 Format, Pre-2005)

Before the SAT underwent a redesign in 2016, the last time it had changed was in 2005, back when it jumped from a 1600-point scale to a 2400-point scale.

Despite this massive shift in scoring, only a few major differences could be found between the very old 1600 SAT and the old 2400 SAT. Other than those, most of the test remained the same.

As a result, these very old SAT practice tests are a hidden gold mine that few students know of. By taking these tests, then, you'll have that much more of an edge over other test takers.

Before I give you the links, though, note a few important caveats:

You can skip the analogies questions on Reading. These are the questions that look like "CAR : ENGINE ::." Since they're no longer on the SAT, there's no point in studying them.

You can skip the comparison questions on Math. This question type presents two boxes and asks you to decide whether A or B is greater. Again, these aren't on the current SAT, so you don't need to worry about these.

There is no Writing section on these tests. Therefore, make sure you use supplementary prep materials to study the grammar and question types you'll need to know for the current SAT's Writing and Language section.

Be grateful you don't need to answer some of these old-format questions-analogies were the primary reason that the SAT had a bad reputation for forcing students to memorize vocab!

Official SAT Test 2002: Questions + Answers

Official SAT Test 2001: Questions + Answers

6 Tips for Getting the Most Out of SAT Practice Tests

Each SAT practice test requires over three hours of intense focus, so it's important to utilize them effectively. Below are six critical strategies to follow each time you take a practice test.

#1: Print Out the Test and Take It on Paper

Because the SAT is a paper test (as opposed to a computer test), it's best to take the practice tests on paper.

Also, make sure you do your scratch work directly on the test. Don't get out separate pieces of scratch paper to use since on the actual test you won't get any scratch paper (but will be allowed to take notes directly in your test booklet).

#2: Use Strict Timing on Each Section

Although time pressure can be intimidating, it's important to follow official SAT time limits as closely as possible on practice tests.

Why? If, for example, you spend just two extra minutes on a section, this could raise your score by hundreds of points, since the extra time allowed you to answer more questions than you would've been able to within the actual time limit. As a result, your practice SAT score becomes inflated and doesn't give you an accurate indicator of your actual scoring ability.

Here's an overview of the official time limits for each SAT section as well as how long you should spend (roughly) per question:

SAT Section Time# of Questions Time per Question

Reading

65 minutes

52

75 seconds

Writing and Language

35 minutes

44

48 seconds

Math No Calculator

25 minutes

20

75 seconds

Math Calculator

55 minutes

38

87 seconds

Make sure to give yourself breaks, too!

#3: Take the Test in One Sitting

The SAT is a marathon of a test, lasting around three hours on an early Saturday morning. Many of my students have told me how difficult it was to stay focused the entire time and keep themselves from making careless mistakes at the end.

Preparing for the SAT is like training for a marathon: you need to ensure you have enough stamina to make it through the test. And the best way to do this is to take each practice test in one sitting, as if you were taking the actual SAT.

If it's too difficult for you to find the time to take a practice test in one sitting, go ahead and split it up over several days-just make sure you adhere to the time limits for each section. Ultimately, it's better to do some SAT practice than none at all!

#4: Review Your Mistakes (and Your Correct Answers, Too)

Practice tests aren't just good for getting to know the SAT format and sections-they're also great for learning from your mistakes.

For every practice SAT test you take, spend time reviewing both questions you got wrong and questions you got right. If you don't know why you missed a question, don't just skip it and move on; doing this means you won't learn what kind of mistake you made, which increases your risk of making it over and over again. This habit can affect your score pretty drastically.

So make sure to approach your SAT prep with this in mind: quality over quantity. I'd rather have you take three practice tests with detailed review than six practice tests with no review.

#5: Take At Least 4 Practice Tests Before the Actual SAT

From my experience with thousands of students, this magic number works best at getting students really comfortable with the SAT in all major respects, including timing and endurance.

If you want to take more than four tests, go ahead and try it out-just make sure that you balance your prep with some focused studying on your weaknesses so that you can make faster progress.

#6: Use Supplemental Resources If Necessary

Some students are great at learning the ins and outs of the SAT through practice tests alone-they recognize their mistakes, understand why they made them, and avoid making them in the future.

But most students need additional help to pinpoint their weaknesses and teach them the skills and strategies needed for success on the SAT. If practice tests aren't enough for you, download our free guide to help you figure out which SAT prep method works best for you.

What's Next?

Want to get a perfect SAT score? Take a look at our famous guide to a 1600, written by an expert SAT perfect-scorer.

Looking for expert strategies that can help you ace the exam? No problem. Check out our six expert tips that can help you boost your score.

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Printable SAT Practice Tests PDFs: 18 FREE Official Tests

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In this article, I'll tell you where to find all official, printable SAT practice tests and answer keys. This comprehensive guide gives you access to more SAT practice tests than any other online guide. In addition, you'll learn key strategies that'll help you make big improvements on SAT practice tests you can print out.

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A more precise search based on majors for your College.

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Are you a musician with aviation aspirations, wanting to someday become a pilot? Are you anticipating the Zombie Apocalypse in the near future and have some ideas on how you would survive? Ok, here's the more important question: do you need money to help pay for college? We've searched the cosmos and gathered 200 unique and weird scholarships worth applying for - when combined, they total over $800,000 in award money!

Patently Unique (or Weird) Scholarships

These scholarships are the cream of the crop, the most unique of the unique. They stand out from the crowd because they highlight a feature that is unique to you (shout-out to all of the tall people), or the subject is so specific that we couldn't find anything else like it. Here you can find a scholarship that will let you write about fire sprinklers, showcase your interest in antique dolls or parapsychology, or create an amazing greeting card. There's a scholarship out there for everyone.

Unique Scholarships about Agriculture and Animals

If you love animals or have a green thumb, then this list is a great place to start for fun scholarships relating to agriculture and animals. Many of these scholarships are geared toward those interested in riding horses, taking care of sheep and cattle, and rescuing animals, or if you plan on pursuing a career in environmental sciences, the dairy industry, horticulture sciences, food distribution, or even growing potatoes or corn!

Unique Scholarships about Athletics and Sports

These aren't your average sports and athletic scholarships. Here you'll find scholarships that celebrate the typically underrepresented sports like fencing, archery, bowling, table tennis, and more! You'll also find some interesting organizations offering scholarships for fitness enthusiasts and those want to pursue a career in sports entertainment.

Unique Scholarships about Business, Marketing, and Leadership

Even the more common degrees like business, communication, marketing, and management, have some not-so-common scholarships catered to them, from places you may not think to look at. In this list, you'll find contests, competitions, and more that will have you demonstrate your leadership and entrepreneurial skills, and/or interest in a specific area of business like grocery retail and real estate.

Unique Scholarships from Companies and Organizations

You may be surprised to find out that these organizations offer scholarships to their employees and employees' children. Also featured in this section are some unique businesses you may not have heard of before that have scholarships available to virtually any student, and do not need to be directly associated with the company.

Unique Scholarships about Food and Drinks

For our foodie and beverage lovers, you'll be happy to know there are quite a few companies and organizations out there that appreciate your fondness for all things tasty by offering scholarships and awards. These awards vary depending by type of food or drink, and in some cases, diet and nutrition.

Unique Scholarships about Hobbies and Interests

Interests are as varied as the people who enjoy them. As such, you'll find in this category a WIDE range of scholarships that award recipients with some college dough for hobbies, interests, and pastimes that may seem unusual to some but common for others.

Unique Scholarships about Literature and Writing

Whether you're a romantic poet, musical theatre songwriter, or a Mary Shelley-inspired horror writer, there's a scholarship for you in this list. Yes, there are plenty of essay-based scholarships out there, but the ones here are unique because they are specifically catered to those with a passion for literature and writing in any and all forms.

Unique Scholarships about Math, Engineering, and Science

STEM is a popular and ever-growing field, and you may be wondering how these scholarships could be unique enough to make it on this list. However, these scholarships are for smaller STEM fields such as studying fungi, crystallography, mortuary science, or glass technology. There are also "combined" scholarships listed, which require pursuing any STEM-related degree, plus an interest or talent in a different field like sewing or music.

Unique Scholarships about Performing Arts and Music

Do you love to sing, dance, perform on stage, or possibly, all of the above? Then chances are you'll find a scholarship here that fits you perfectly. This features scholarships from unexpected sources, and scholarships dedicated to icons like John Lennon. You'll also come across ones that give you the opportunity to deliver an impeccable operatic, jazz, a capella, or acting performance, with outstanding prizes such as being featured in a magazine and international travel.

Unique Scholarships about Traveling and Languages

Your college education doesn't have to (and shouldn't) end in the classroom. The scholarships here are for those who want to learn how to speak or already know an underrepresented language, or for those who want to travel, whether its Washington D.C. or Indonesia. Many of the scholarships are in this list because they are coming from a seemingly unlikely source, are promoting an uncommon language, or want to help students travel to a unique destination.

Unique Scholarships about Visual Arts and Design

Let your creativity soar! You'll find scholarships here that will ask you to tell a story through visual arts like painting, drawing, photography, or filmmaking. You can also get a chance to show the judges who you are through graphic, print, costume/fashion, or game design.

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200 Unique and Weird Scholarships Worth Applying For

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Updated for 2018-2019 Are you a musician with aviation aspirations, wanting to someday become a pilot? Are you anticipating the Zombie Apocalypse in the near future and have some ideas on how you would survive? Ok, here's the more important question: do you need money to help pay for college?

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In 1960, women made up almost 38 percent of the college enrollment. Today, female students outnumber their male counterparts (at 56 percent), and are projected to outpace male enrollment growth into 2026, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

Since women represent over half of enrollment and the cost of higher education is at an all time high, the need for financial assistance is a familiar concept for millions. Fortunately there are thousands of scholarships and fellowships catered to women, so the cost of college shouldn't deter anyone from earning an undergraduate or graduate degree.

To learn more about how you can pay for college, follow this guide and use our interactive tool to sort through the scholarship opportunities for women that you qualify for. But first, let's not forget how far women have come since the 19th century beginning with the first coeducational college in the U.S., Oberlin College.

Scholarships and student loans impact the success of American female leaders who have contributed to technological and medical advances, economic progress, the prosperity of our country and more. The former First Lady, Michelle Obama, partly attributes her success to the help of scholarships and financial aid, based on a speech given by former President Barack Obama:

"Michelle and I, we're only where we are today because scholarships and student loans gave us a shot at a great education.
- Barack Obama, 44th U.S. President

It doesn't matter who you are or where you came from, there are many opportunities available to help you pay for college-find the combination that works best for you.

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College grants for black women are available from a variety of institutions, agencies, programs, and foundations to assist black women in their pursuit of higher educations.

These grants are designed to assist and encourage black women to obtain degrees in programs where they are often underrepresented or in fields that are non-traditional for women and especially black women.

This article highlights many of the college grants that are available for black women.

Foundation and Organization Grants - These are grants and scholarships provided by foundations for black women to attend college that have requirements that range from general criteria to attend any college and any program to specific criteria that may specify a particular course of study or institution of higher learning.

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is one of the oldest and well-known organizations that provide grants and scholarships available to black women.

The UNCF offers general scholarships that can be applied for on the fund's website. There are other grants and scholarships available through UNCF that are geared toward African-American students for which black women may apply.

They are administered through UNCF and are available on the website at www.uncf.org. These organizations include Liberty Mutual, Gap, Marriott, Google, Toyota, Intel, Citibank, and many other corporate entities and groups.

The National Black Nurses Associations (NBNA) awards grants, scholarships, and fellowships to black women interested in the field of nursing. The association has numerous scholarships available. Black women currently enrolled in a four-year nursing program can apply for the annual scholarships at the association's website at: www.nbna.org.

The National Physical Science Consortium provides scholarships available to black women who are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in the physical sciences. The physical sciences have traditionally been a field that is underrepresented by black women and these scholarships are designed to help encourage women and minorities to pursue doctoral degrees. Applicants can apply for the scholarships on the consortium's website at: www.npsc.org.

The National Association of Black Journalists(NABJ) is an organization that provides scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in journalism. While the scholarships are open to anyone, black women can apply for the scholarships that range up to $25,000. Interested applicants can apply on NABJ's website at www.nabj.org.

The Julianne Malveaux Scholarship is geared specifically towards black women who are college sophomores or juniors majoring in journalism, economics, public policy, or other related fields at an accredited college or university. More information can be found at: www.nanbpwc.org.

The Ethel Lee Hoover Ellis Scholarshipis targeted towards black women from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or West Virginia. The applicant must also pursue a business program of study at an accredited college or university. More information can be found at: www.nanbpwc.org.

The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NANBPWC) offers their National Scholarship to an African American graduating high school senior with a 3.0 GPA (out of 4.0). The applicant must complete an essay. More information is available at: www.nanbpwc.org.

Black Women in Sisterhood for Action (BISA) is a group organized to provide educational assistance and support to young black women. It provides scholarships for black women residing in the inner city based on economic disadvantages and disenfranchisement. Information and the scholarship application can be found online via their website.

The National Press Club is another organization that offers journalism scholarships available to black women through its Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship for Minorities in Journalism. The scholarship is designed to help educate future minority journalists who will help add diversity to newsrooms. Interested black women should apply for the scholarships online.

National Science Foundation (NSF) offers scholarships for black women through its Women in Engineering and Computer and Information Science Awards program. Designed to encourage women to pursue degrees in engineering, computers, and information science programs of study, the scholarships can be applied for at: www.nsf.gov.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) provides scholarship opportunities for black women through its Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students. Awardees can receive annual scholarships ranging from $1500 to $3000. Black women should apply for the scholarship at: www.aicpa.org.

The National Association of Black Accountants(NABA) supports black women aspiring to become accountants through its National Scholarship Program. Black women can apply for the scholarship at: www.nabainc.org.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund provides scholarships to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Black women can apply for these merit-based scholarships at the fund's website at: www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is one of the foremost organizations promoting justice and civil rights for blacks. They also offer a number of grants and scholarships available to black women. Among their grants and scholarships are the Department of Energy Scholarship, Earl Graves Scholarship, Roy Wilkins Scholarship, and others. These scholarships address applicants based on need, merit, and program of study. Applicants can apply online at: www.naacp.org.

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund is a scholarship fund that provides scholarships and grants available to black women to attend law school. Sponsored by the American Bar Association, applicants can apply on the association's website at: www.abanet.org.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) is a national organization founded in the memory of the Jackie Robinson. It provides scholarships and support services that are available to black women. Applicants are personally interviewed and funds are awarded based on academics, leadership potential, and financial need. Black women can apply at the foundations website at: www.jackierobinson.org.

Raise the Nation is a foundation devoted to providing educational support to women who are single parents. Black women who meet the parent criteria can receive grants directly from the college or university that they choose to attend. To apply for the grants, they can go the foundation's website at: www.raisethenation.org.

The Women's Independence Scholarship Program (WISP) is an organization designed to provide education scholarships for women who have left abusive domestic violence situations. These scholarships are meant to help women achieve economic independence for themselves and their children through furthering their education. Applicants who meet the criteria outlined on the website can apply at: www.wispinc.org.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) provides grants, scholarships, and fellowships for women pursuing higher education. The AAUW also has grants which are directed specifically towards black women and are in fields which black women are typically underrepresented such as Law, Medicine, and Business Administration. Black women interested in these grants can apply at the organization's website at: www.aauw.org.

The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) provides grants, scholarships, and fellowships to minority students pursuing degrees in engineering. Some of the grants and scholarships that NACME award are based on merit, need, community involvement, and leadership skills. Interested black women can apply at: www.nacme.org.

The National Society of Black Engineers is a student-managed organization that seeks to increase the number of blacks in the engineering profession. The group offers scholarships for which black women are eligible to apply. The application and criteria can be found on the website at: www.nsbe.org.

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is another organization that provides scholarships that are geared toward woman pursuing engineering degrees at accredited colleges and universities. Black women are eligible to apply for these scholarships at the website at: www.swe.org.

The American Architectural Foundation has scholarships available to black women through their Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarships program. The scholarships are for high school seniors and college freshmen pursuing an architecture degree in an accredited architecture program. Applicants can apply at: www.archfoundation.org.

The Congressional Black Caucus Spouses have several scholarship funds that were established by the spouses of the Congressional Black Caucus members to award scholarships to talented students pursuing full-time undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees. Many of these scholarships are geared to particular programs of study such as performing arts, visual arts, engineering, medicine, and other specific areas. Black women interested in applying should contact the local office of their Congressional Black Caucus member according to information on the group's website.

National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts offers awards and scholarships to students pursuing the creative arts through their Young Arts Program.

Information regarding these various scholarships and awards can be found on their website at: www.youngarts.org.

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), an agency of the Department of Energy, offers a fellowship program available to black women called the HBCU STEM Fellowship Program.

It is provides fellowships and stipends to graduates of historically black colleges and universities wishing to pursue Master's level programs in science, technology, mathematics and engineering. Information on how to apply for the program can be obtained via their website..

Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund offers scholarships for women, 35 years and older, who are pursuing a vocational, technical, associate, or bachelor's degree. These scholarships, for which black women can apply, require the applicant to come from a low-income situation and enroll in an ACICS accredited school. Information and income guidelines can be found on the fund's website at: www.rankinfoundation.org/students.

The HP Scholars program administered by the Hewlett Packard Company provides scholarships for minority students interested in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering. These scholarships are for those interesting in attending the HP Scholar partnership university which includes UCLA, San Jose State, Morgan State, University of Washington, or North Carolina A & T. The application can be found at: Hp.Com.

The American Chemical Society's ACS Scholars Program is geared toward providing scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to pursue the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Scholarships are granted based on academic standing, financial need, community and school involvement, and leadership potential. Black women can apply for these scholarships by visiting the website at: www.acs.org.

Gates Millennium Scholars provides scholarships for minority students based on academic merits, leadership, and community involvement. Black women who wish to apply for a scholarship through the Gates Millennium Scholars program can do so by accessing the website at: www.gmsp.org.

College Grants

These are grants provided by specific colleges that offer grants and scholarships for black women to attend that particular college. These are the women's colleges that have scholarships targeted to black women. Many other coeducational colleges and universities may also have specific scholarships designated for black women. The applicant should contact the college of interest to determine what scholarships for which they may meet the eligibility requirements.

Spelman College

Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia offers scholarships and grants that are based on merit, need, or program of study. This women's college is a historically black college that has traditional served the needs of African-American women. Interested black women can apply directly to the college via its website at www.spelman.edu for grants and scholarships that are available for their program of study or need.

Wellesley College

Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts is a women's college that offers grants and scholarships that are available to black women. Most of its grants are offered based on need and to ensure that women have opportunity to pursue degrees in non-traditional fields. Its Davis Degree Program specifically focuses on the non-traditional female student that comes from diverse backgrounds and for adult students beyond the traditional college age. Students can apply to the college for the Davis grant and others available at the institution via its website at: Wellesley.Edu

Bennett College

Bennett College is a women's college located in Greensboro, North Carolina. With a long tradition of educating black women, this historically black college offers scholarships to black women who wish to attend Bennett College. Interested black women can apply online at the college's website, www.bennett.edu.

Government Grants

These are grants and scholarships that are available through the federal, state, and local government entities that black women can apply for to use for a college education. Below are several federal grants that are available. Applicants should contact the specific state or local government's website that they live in or wish to attend school in to determine what grants or scholarships may be available from those entities.

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Pell Grants are available from the federal government for black women who come from low-income households. Grants can be applied for by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and applicants will automatically considered for the grant based on financial need.

Supplemental Educational Opportunity

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are additional funds also available to those who qualify for Pell Grants.

ACG Grant

The Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) is geared toward recipients who qualify for Pell Grants and have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. Black women can apply for these grants at: www.studentaid.ed.gov.

Teacher Education Assistance

Another federal grant is the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program. The TEACH Grant Program is focused on those who intend to teach in schools that serve students from low-income families. These grants which are available to black women can range up to $4,000 per year. Information to apply for the grants can be found at: www.studentaid.ed.gov.

ROTC

The different branches of the armed forces offers ROTC scholarships that black women may want to consider. These scholarships vary in the amount of tuition and other items they may cover and the commitment to serve in the military. Interested applicants should consult their local ROTC agency representative or visit the following websites depending on the branch of interest: www.goarmy.com/rotc, www.afrotc.com, www.nrotc.navy.mil, or www.military.com for more detailed information and how to apply.

Sorority Grants and Scholarships

Many of the African-American sororities offer scholarships and grants to black women who are enrolling and attending college. The amount of the grants and scholarships and the criteria for obtaining them will vary by sorority and often by the local chapter. Interested black women can contact the local chapter in their area to determine how to obtain these scholarships. A list of the national organizations is shown below to provide contact information for the local chapters.

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF) provides scholarships, fellowships, and community assistance awards designed to help supplement educational funding. Black women can apply for the grants and scholarships at: www.akaeaf.org.

The Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority National Education Fund provides scholarships to assist needy students who are pursuing a college education. Black women can apply for the scholarships at the sorority's website at: www.sgrho1922.org

The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational Foundation, Inc. offers scholarships and fellowship grants to black women pursuing degrees in higher education. These scholarships and grants are based on need and merit and can be applied for at the fund's website at: www.zpbnef1975.org.

Following is a list of the websites for the sorority's national organizations and the listing for the local chapters can be found within the websites.

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One $3,500 scholarship is awarded by the group every year. To be eligible, you must have decided to major in environmental studies, like zoology, natural resource management, biology or other fields that are equally relevant. The registration form takes about 55 minutes to complete.

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3. The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships

This vegetarian group offers two of these weird scholarships annually, with $5,000 awarded in each. Applications are judged on your ability to actively demonstrate courage, compassion and a commitment to peace in the world, through your lifestyle as a vegetarian.

As a part of their weird scholarships program, VRG health activists, educators and professionals work together with individuals and businesses in order to inspire changes in schools, workplaces and communities.

Physicians and registered dieticians help in developing publications related to nutrition, and answer media and member questions about vegan and vegetarian diets. Learn about their goals and their scholarships on their website.

4. The Kor Memorial Scholarship

While many of our unique scholarships are for common causes, this is one of several truly weird scholarships. The Klingon Language Council (KLC) awards $500 scholarships to students who excel at implementing creative uses for the language of Klingon, from the fictional Star Trek Universe. There is lots of interesting information about the Klingon language on their website.

5. American Quarter Horse Association Scholarships

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) scholarships help students who are involved in the organization. They must demonstrate financial need and achieve specific academic goals. The amounts of these scholarships are determined each year. You can find more information at the AQHA website.

6. Michael Jackson Scholarship

This scholarship was begun by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). It honors the late musical performer and you can win up to $4,000 in tuition aid if you major in communication, performing arts or English.

Michael Jackson weird scholarships were designed to provide educational assistance to social science and communication arts students who attend a UNCF university or college.

In order to win, you must have a 3.0 or better GPA. This scholarship awards up to $5,000 annually, depending on students' financial needs, which are verified by the college or university they attend. Learn more at the UNCF Scholarship site.

7. Oregon Space Scholarship Program

The Oregon Space program offers $4,000 scholarships for students who major in math, engineering, technology or science. Their intent is to advance the US space program, and reward excellence in academics.

The Oregon Space Consortium Program belongs to the National Space Fellowship and Grant program. It is an Oregon-wide network of science professionals, students, researchers, educators, museums and colleges promoting education through interdisciplinary, cooperative programs, while serving to recruit and train the next workforce of NASA. There is more interesting information about their weird scholarships and group mission on their website.

8. Chuck Allen Snowboard Scholarship Award

The Chuck Allen Snowboard Scholarship is offered by the USA Snowboard & Freeski Association. It is awarded for academic endeavors.

The mission of this group is facilitating fair and fun events for snowboarders and freeskiiers of all ages in the US. They work by attracting talent, promoting their development, providing education for their members and influencing the future of these sports. Read more about their mission and weird scholarships on their website.

9. Nordstrom Cares Scholarship

This scholarship fund chooses 80 students who reside in US states where there are Nordstrom stores. They are each awarded $10,000 scholarships. In order to be eligible, you must have served in extracurricular activities or volunteer service. You also need a 2.7 or better GPA. This scholarship is only awarded to students who truly do need financial assistance so that they can attend college. Check out their website for more information.

10. National Potato Council Scholarship

The National Potato Council Scholarship fund awards one scholarship each academic year worth $10,000 to one grad student who is conducting current research which will benefit the US potato industry.

The NPC is committed to giving voice to the potato industry in the United States through these weird scholarships, on issues like trade, the environment, regulations and legislation that affects the industry. There is additional information on the scholarship on their website.

11. Writers of the Future Scholarship

Sponsored by L. Ron Hubbard, this scholarship awards $1,000, $750, $500, and an annual grand prize of $5,000. It gives new science fiction writers a chance to gain exposure in this field. Four weird scholarships are available. More information is available on their website.

12. The Davidson Fellows Scholarship

This scholarship awards $10,000, $25,000 and $50,000 to extraordinary people under the age of 18. You must have completed a piece of art that is significant. Categories include Philosophy, Music, Literature, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology and Science. Learn more from their website.

13. Darden Restaurants Point Scholarship

Darden Restaurants is the largest restaurant company with full service in the US. They serve 400 million tasty meals each year. The company is built on a heritage of caring, respect, diversity and serving others. These weird scholarships have varying amounts, and more information is available on their website.

14. Little People of America Scholarship

LPA offers this scholarship for organization members. The group provides support and information to people 4'10" or shorter in height, and to their families. Amounts vary. Learn more on their website.

15. Collegiate Inventors Scholarship

The Collegiate Inventors Competition encourages undergrad and grad students to pursue new processes, ideas and technological innovations.

The grand prize for these weird scholarships is $25,000. The Inventors Competition Graduate prize is $15,000 and the Undergraduate winner receives $10,000. More information is on their website.

16. Hood College's Heritage Scholarship

This heritage scholarship from Hood College awards incoming freshmen the chance to pay only what their alumnus parent or grandparent paid. It offers $1,000 per year. You can learn more at the Hood College website.

17. The Illinois Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs Scholarship

This group of four $100 weird scholarships is founded by the Illinois organization that is named in the title. In addition, one $300 award is given to a student with financial needs. The student family must have a current IOMOTC member or the student must be an Illinois resident. More information is available on their website.

18. Burlington Industries Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded based on merit to incoming freshmen of parent(s) who are employees at ITG. Company officers' children are not eligible. The award amounts vary. Learn more at their website.

19. Ronald McDonald House Scholarship

Ronald McDonald House wants to help students who are financially challenged. They offer weird scholarships to students who have financial needs, based on their community involvement, academic achievement and leadership. Award amount varies. Their website has more information.

20. Students for Organ Donation Youth Leadership Award

This scholarship is intended for undergraduate full-time students. The group offers one to two $500 and $1,000 awards. You must be committed to raising public awareness of organ transplantation and donation. Check out the national organ donor website for additional information.

21. The Icy Frost Bridge Scholarship

This award is intended for music students at DePauw University who are female, and who can play or sing the US national anthem. The brother of Icy Frost, Jack Frost Bridge, is a DePauw University alumnus. Amounts for these weird scholarships vary. Click on their website for additional information.

22. American Society for Enology and Viticulture Scholarship

Several weird scholarships are awarded each year for students who study winemaking or grapes. You must be in pursuit of a degree in viticulture or enology, or a science degree relevant to winemaking. Amounts vary. Learn more at their website.

23. John Kitt Memorial Scholarships

Founded by The American Association of Candy Technologists, these weird scholarships pay $5,000 to the winning recipients. Students must demonstrate their interest in the technology of confections. Their website has more information.

24. National Beef Ambassador Program Scholarship

This award is presented to the winner of a national public speaking contest. Winners receive cash prizes, as well as scholarships. Amounts vary. Learn more about this ambassador program at their website.

25. The Dannie Jasmine Scholarships

These weird scholarships are awarded by the Mule Deer Foundation, which was established in the hopes of conserving blacktail and mule deer. $500 is awarded to the winning student, who attends the University of Nevada at Reno. More information is available on the foundation website.

26. Jeanne Bray Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is administered by the National Rifle Association (NRA) for the children of NRA members who are also law enforcement officers. The amount varies. Learn more at the NRA website.

27. Illustrators of the Future Contest

This contest is available for all artists from any nation. Entries should consist of three (3) black and white illustrations of fantasy or science fiction. They must not have been published already. The foundation awards up to $4,000 in weird scholarships. Their website has additional information.

28. William Cullison Scholarship

TAPPI funds this scholarship, related to papermaking and pulp. It is intended for sophomores in college who would like to pursue careers in the paper, converting and pulp industries. It pays $4,000 for the final two years of each winner's program in undergraduate studies. The awards are usable at 24 or more colleges that each have paper and pulp programs or Student Chapters of TAPPI. Learn more at the TAPPI website.

29. Mycological Society of America Scholarships

The Mycological Society awards several weird scholarships for students interested in fungus, spores and mold. Two $2,000 MSA Graduate Scholarships are awarded, along with one $500 Backus Award. The society website provides more information.

30. American Welding Society Scholarships

This foundation offers several annual scholarships for students who are enrolled in a training or educational program related to welding. The amount varies. Learn more at the foundation website.

31. LaFontaine Aquatic Entomology Awards

Sponsored by LaFontaine Aquatic Entomology Foundation, these weird scholarships are awarded to grad students who conduct research in aquatic entomology. The amount of the awards are $500 each. The foundation website has additional information.

32. Thomas Pratte Memorial Scholarship From the Surfrider Foundation

This scholarship was established by this surfing foundation. Students should be interested in the environmental science of coastal areas, studying in areas like natural resources, community planning, environmental sciences, marine affairs or oceanography.

The foundation protects and preserves the oceans of the world. $10,000 in total is awarded every year. $2,000 of this total is for weird scholarships for undergrad students; $3,000 is awarded to a master's degree student and a $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a worthy PhD student. More information is available on the website for the Surfrider Foundation.

33. USBC Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow

This award is available to US or Canadian female students aged 22 or younger, who bowl an average of 175 or higher. It pays $1,500 per school year for the winning bowler. The USBC has more information on their website.

34. Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award

This award is intended for scholar athletes graduating from high school. You must show excellence in community service and leadership. Weird scholarships worth $7,500 are awarded to regional winners. There are 25 regions in the United States. Learn more at the national milk marketing website.

35. Patrick Kerr Scholarship for Skateboarders

This scholarship awards three (3) $1,000 scholarships and one (1) $5,000 scholarship to seniors in high school with a 2.5 GPA who are also skateboarders. Learn more at their website.

36. The Fountainhead Essay Contest

This essay competition is intended for juniors and seniors in high school. You can win a cash award for your short, unpublished, original essays about Ayn Rand's themes in "The Fountainhead".

First prize awarded is a whopping $10,000. Five second place winners in these weird scholarships get $2,000 each and 10 third place winners receive $1,000. 244 total awards are given. The Ayn Rand organization website has more detailed information.

37. J.D. Salinger Award

Ursius College supports and recognizes what they term creative writing genuises with this award. It was named for the writer of The Catcher in the Rye. He attended this college back in 1938. The winner receives a four-year paid scholarship at $30,000 per academic year. You can learn more at the college website.

38. Rube Goldberg Machine Contest Scholarship

This contest is run by the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Participating students are eligible for $1,000 in scholarship funding if they enroll in this school. These weird scholarships are renewable for up to four years. The college website has more information.

39. Rolex Diving Scholarship

This $25,000 scholarship is awarded to grad students between 21 and 26 years of age. You cannot have already earned a graduate degree, or chosen a career path that is clearly defined. It is also required for applicants to have 25 or more dives in the last two years, and be certified at as Rescue Diver. Learn more at the scholarship website.

40. Corrosion in Motion Student Competition

This contest awards $3,000 to the winner of a competition in which entrants strive to explain in four-minute videos how corrosion affects structures, including the composition and material of the structure, and where it is located with respect to the environment. The submissions for these weird scholarships may be serious or funny, but should also be creative, thoughtful and completely original. They provide a website with additional information.

41. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Scholarship

This $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a female who belongs to the Horror Writers Association. If you are interested, you will need to submit four horror writing samples and a short statement about why you feel you are deserving of the award. You should also have financial need. You can learn more at the scholarship website.

42. Holography Internship

This award is for students who are interested in holography. The internship allows the winner to work creating holograms in a laser lab. The student will also assist with art gallery work, display fabrication, the creation of computer-generated and sculptural art, cinematography work and art gallery businesses. The amount of the awards in these weird scholarships and internships varies. You may include a personal project in holography with your application. More information is found at their website.

43. National Dairy Shrine/Dairy Management, Inc. Milk Marketing Scholarship

This scholarship awards $1,500 to sophomores, juniors or seniors who plan to pursue careers in marketing of dairy products. You should have a 2.5 or higher Grade Point Average (GPA) in order to be eligible. The Dairy Shrine website has more information.

44. National Costumers Association Memorial Fund Scholarship

This weird scholarship is awarded to a student who is interested in costuming. In order to be eligible, you must be 17 years old or older and have a 2.75 or higher GPA. In addition, your course of study must be applicable to the costuming industry to be qualified for these weird scholarships. Learn more at the organization website.

45. American Board of Funeral Service Education Post-Graduate Scholarship

This scholarship is available for graduate students who are working as faculty members in programs of mortuary science or funeral service. The programs must be accredited by the national Board of Funeral Services Education.

If you wish to apply, you will need to send a letter of recommendation from someone in this field, along with a resume, proof of United States citizenship and proof of your enrollment in an accredited graduate program. Award amounts vary. The organization website provides additional information.

46. Willy the Plumber's Weird Scholarship

These weird scholarships are intended to benefit children of inmates. If your parent(s) habitually are imprisoned, or are imprisoned for a long period of time, you qualify for this scholarship. The awards are $1,000 for a child attending college and $500 if you attend a technical school. Learn more at their website.

47. John Gatling Grant Program

This scholarship grant program at North Carolina State University is offered only to students whose last name is either Gatling or Gatlin. Grants range from $9,000 to $18,000. The NCSU financial aid website has additional information.

48. Kerope Zildjian Scholarship

This unusual scholarship will recognize outstanding student percussionists who are enrolled in a music program at the undergraduate level. The winner receives $5,000 in tuition awards and a trip to the Zildjian music factory in Massachusetts, to choose a free set of cymbals. To enter these weird scholarships, you must send along an audio recording of yourself, playing a four-mallet marimba or complex snare solo. Learn more at the Zildjian website.

49. Society of Vacuum Coaters Foundation Scholarship Fund

This award funds part of your college tuition if you are interested in becoming educated in vacuum coating technology. The course of study you choose must be related to this field. The money awarded varies, and you can obtain more information at the society website.

50. Alert Magazine Scholarships

These weird scholarships are funded by Alert Magazine. They award $500 to the student who best exemplifies determination not to turn to alcohol and drugs by writing essays about their personal encounters with alcohol and/or drug abuse. The award is $500. More information is found at the Alert Magazine website.

51. The Bel Canto Vocal Scholarship

This scholarship allows students with special vocal talents to equip themselves with the necessary resources to become successful, professional vocalists. It was established in 1988 as a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization, to award scholarships to young singers interested in American opera.

To be eligible for these weird scholarships, you must be between the age of 21 and 36 and actively be seeking a career in the opera. Through their educational program, they seek out the best singers in the United States through preliminary auditions. Their website has more information about the group and their scholarship opportunities.

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These scholarships are Merit Based Scholarships

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FinAid | Scholarships | Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships

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This page provides information about prestigious scholarships. Prestigious scholarships are among the most well-known and most generous scholarships, but are also the most competitive. They are national or international in scope. Winning one of these awards marks you with a stamp of excellence that can open doors.

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This site will help you become better at the game of grammar.

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This site hosts scholarships for FGCS.

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Check out this list of scholarships for students who are the first in their family to go to college.

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Various Minorities Scholarships

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If you are an American minority and want to apply for scholarships by ethnicity, please view our list of opportunities below.

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Kansas Scholarships, Full List of Scholarship Awards for KS State | Scholarship Directory | Unigo

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Kansas scholarships are available to students who are residents of and/or are attending school in KS. Check out our full list of KS scholarships and apply today!

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WHY: Today, to acheive the "American Dream" more students must take on education past high school. Not only do three-quarters of the jobs in the 21st century require education and training beyond a high school diploma, but the average worker with a bachelor's degree will earn approximately $1 million more than a worker who only has a high school diploma over the course of a lifetime. Once first in the world in college completion, the U.S. has fallen to 12th finding itself falling behind in the race to educate our children and its ability to be competitive in today's global economy.

WHO: Through a combination of this college completion challenge and former First Lady, Michelle Obama's personal experience as a first-generation college student, in 2014 Mrs. Obama stepped in to launch the Reach Higher initiative to inspire every student, especially first-generation and low income students, to take charge their future and complete an education past high school.

HOW: Reach Higher seeks to help every student navigate the college-going process by: (1) reaching students where they are at and celebrating their success on social media and through flagship events like College Signing Day; (2) raising awareness about helpful college access tools like FAFSA and Up Next and resources; and (3) enhancing student support systems by building the capacity of the school counseling profession.

Why School Counselors?

Studies show that students who met with a school counselor to discuss financial aid or college were 3X more likely to attend college, and are nearly 7X more likely to apply for financial aid. With a national average of just 1 school counselor to every 490 students, Reach Higher made a commitment to elevate the important work of school counselors and further enable them to provide the best support possible to their students.

As of 2017, Reach Higher leads a national coalition of school counselors, college access professionals, researchers and policy folks who are gathering in their state and at Reach Higher state, regional or national convenings to explore evidence-based practices that can help them increase postsecondary success.

Mrs. Obama continues to demonstrate her commitment to the work of school counselors through her participation in the School Counselor of the Year ceremony and celebration.

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In 2015 Reach Higher launched Better Make Room, its student-facing campaign designed to reach students where they're at through social media, events such as College Signing Day and the Beating the Odds Summit, and UpNext a free college access tool designed to notify students and their advisors on all things college.
The Reach Higher Initiative joined Civic Nation in 2017 enabling its ability continue its important mission. Demonstrating her ongoing commitment to student success, in 2017 Mrs. Obama was named Chair of Reach Higher's Advisory Board.

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WHY: Today, to acheive the "American Dream" more students must take on education past high school. Not only do three-quarters of the jobs in the 21st century require education and training beyond a high school diploma, but the average worker with a bachelor's degree will earn approximately $1 million more than a worker who only has a high school diploma over the course of a lifetime.

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Micro-scholarships are designed to get you money for things that you have already done from Freshman to Senior year.

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RaiseMe | College Scholarships for High School Students

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Through RaiseMe, high schoolers can start earning college scholarships as early as 9th grade for good grades, sports, extracurriculars and other achievements.

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Seven ways to take your essay from drab to dab.

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In our experience, the main worry that applicants have is that their essay won't stand out. This is a legitimate concern as you will likely compete with numerous applicants who have backgrounds similar to yours. Therefore, follow these tips to ensure that your essay shines in the competitive admissions process.

1. Analyze the prompt thoroughly

Take three minutes to think about the prompt. If needed, divide the prompt into phrases and look at each aspect. Why would the admissions officers ask this prompt? What do you think they want to know? How does that information relate to your ability to excel in college? Next, leave the prompt for a while and then return to it. Do you see something new?

With so many other things in your schedule, this process can initially seem like a waste of time. However, it will save you a lot of time in the long run. If you later realize that you misread the prompt, you might need to start the writing process from scratch.

2. Organize your writing

Like the first item, this isn't something that should take a lot of time. This is another step that can initially seem completely skippable, but organizing your writing can save you considerable stress and frustration. A good writing plan can streamline or even eliminate the need to do any significant rewrites.

Brainstorm your anecdotes. Create a rough outline, including approximately how long each paragraph needs to be in order to complete the essay within the word count limits. Finally, figure out when you're going to write. A paragraph a day? The whole thing next weekend? Creating a schedule, even if you need to modify it later, gets your brain in motion.

3. Show instead of telling

When selecting anecdotes for your essay, pick vivid ones that you can tell succinctly. If a story would require 450 words of a 600 word essay, then you're not going to have a lot of space to express self-reflection and analysis of the situation. Remember that the admissions officers are more interested in your perspective of what happened than the events themselves.

In addition, keep in mind that the admissions officers don't know you personally, and that's why they're reading your essay. They want to get to know you, and the essay is your first introduction. Because of this, don't tell them that you're passionate about public service. Show them through strong examples. Help the admissions officers envision each example as if they're experiencing the situation alongside you.

4. Know your vocab

Your admissions essay should reflect command of college-level vocabulary. One of the most common mistakes that we see in essays is using advanced vocabulary almost correctly. Even among synonyms, there are shades of meaning. If you're using a thesaurus, look online for examples of that word in action. Will it still fit into your sentence?

Avoid overdoing it. Advanced vocabulary should be the spice of the essay to give it flavor, so you'll use plain language most of the time. Essays that are riddled with advanced vocabulary can seem pompous or even inadvertently comical to the reader.

5. Write succinctly

Can you say what you need to say in fewer words? Can you substitute an advanced vocabulary word for a phrase? Writing concisely expresses to the admissions officers that can organize your thoughts and that you respect their time.

6. Combine like ideas into more sophisticated sentence structures

The vast majority of the sentences in your essay should be compound, complex, or a combination of both (compound-complex sentences). Save simple sentences for instances when you need to create impact.

7. Seek qualified second opinions

You should absolutely ask others to take a look at your essay before you submit it. As we work on things, we become blind to mistakes that will be glaringly apparent to others. However, limit the number of people you ask to two or three. Asking too many people for feedback will only confuse you and result in a lower quality essay as you revise the essay according to each person's advice. Therefore, look to individuals who have background and expertise in the college admissions process. EssayEdge is a great resource for editing services.

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7 Effective Application Essay Tips to Take Your Essay from Meh to Amazing - Peterson's

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In our experience, the main worry that applicants have is that their essay won't stand out. This is a legitimate concern as you will likely compete with numerous applicants who have backgrounds similar to yours. Therefore, follow these tips to ensure that your essay shines in the competitive admissions process.

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These essays are some of the top that helped students get into John Hopkins University.

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Undergraduate Admissions | Johns Hopkins University

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Goal: 40,000.

I wrote because it made me somebody else—somebody who mattered.

The power of writing, I believed, existed solely in one’s ability to pursue the sublime. So I wrote to create different, better manifestations of my life.

I grew up dreaming and writing (and thinking they were the same) about being a Hermione Granger with Harry as my sidekick battling twenty Voldemorts (twenty!); my stories were dynamic.

I was cool.

Status: 5,000.

My mom once joked that I should audition for the role of Cho Chang. I threw a chopstick at her. Cho Chang was weak, so terribly weak that Harry dumped her.

I knew why she said it though—I rarely existed in books and when I did, I was the Cho Chang, the inconsequential, insignificant Asian girl who could never assert herself.

In a fit of spite, I killed my Hermione, realizing I could never be her.

Status: 1,000.

Somebody once told me to read The Joy Luck Club but I never bothered. A book about a bunch of Cho Changs couldn’t possibly be sublime.

Instead, I buried myself in the books hidden under my bed, away from Mom, about girls in high school who didn’t do anything besides fall in love. So, to improve my own story, I decided to fall in love with the first boy to call me pretty.

I was satisfied.

Status: 8,000.

Living life vicariously was comfortable and easy.

Perhaps that’s why, at fifteen, I paid no mind to my grandpa’s deteriorating health or my dad’s anxiety. Because these were not the kinds of pain I had ever read about, I didn’t find them good enough to write about.

So, I went looking for better inspiration—for more mockeries of love, ways to validate my insecurities, and priorities that shouldn’t have been labeled as such.

It was all so cool that I couldn’t stop writing about it.

Status: 11,000.

During this magnificent, glorious streak of writing, dreaming, and pretending, I learned that 40,000 words make a novel.

I had to do it. Once I get published, everybody would get a taste of my sublimity. Mom and Dad would be so impressed. I’d probably even become famous! Hence, I became fervently obsessed with word count and cared for little else.

Status: 15,000.

But then I turned seventeen and finally began to process what I had experienced years earlier. I had been witness to my grandpa, reduced to flesh and bones (but hardly any flesh), barely clinging to life in a maggot-infested hospital in Dengzhou—something I had forced myself to forget.

Suddenly, I couldn’t keep pretending that crafting a fictitious version of my life on paper could replace what is real.

I erased everything.

Status: 0.

I started over.

I wrote about my real thoughts, my family, the times I was happy, and the times I was not. I wrote about my grandpa.

I showed Dad. I thought he’d be proud.

He was not.

What? You wrote this? Why? What are you trying to prove?

Nothing.

For the first time, nothing. I’m just writing about life.

But you should keep that private. It’s too revealing and distressing. It’s not…

Sublime.

I know.

It’s. Not. Sublime.

I crumbled.

Then came the summer before my senior year. I finally read The Joy Luck Club.

In the entire novel, I didn’t come across a single Cho Chang. What took the place of sublimity, instead, were real people. Mothers and daughters who breathe and hurt and love.

I laughed and cried and began to write.

Status: Not counting anymore.

I don’t write to create the next Hermione, become the best cliché, or impress Mom and Dad. I write to express the thoughts that are most real to me, ones I cannot confine any longer.

I am real and I care about being real—that is my power, not just as a writer but as a person.

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Fastweb Essay Scholarships

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If you're a skilled writer, a few hundred (or even a thousand) words is no biggie.

Students that can easily express themselves through writing flock toward scholarships with interesting essays and the scholarships on this list are just that.

All of the below scholarships require an essay entry - some as short as only 250 words - with interesting essay topics that range from safe driving and technology to America heroes and animal activism.
To help better organize your scholarship and internship search, please note that the following scholarships for writers are listed according to deadline, with the earliest deadline appearing at the top of the page. Deadlines that vary will appear at the bottom of each list.
If you enjoy expressing your opinions through writing, the scholarships on this list await your entries.

$1,000 Financial Freedom Scholarship

The $1,000 Financial Freedom Scholarship is open to current full-time college students. You must submit an essay of between 1,000 and 2,000 words on what financial freedom means to you, why it is important and how you will achieve it in order to be considered for this award.

Learn more about the $1,000 Financial Freedom Scholarship.

Love Your Career Scholarship

The Love Your Career Scholarship is available to students attending an accredited college or university. You must submit an essay of at least 1,000 words describing at least three steps that you plan to take in the next year to start a path towards having a career that you love in order to qualify for this award. Topics may include: What are your passions that could be turned into a career? What are some ideas you have for a business based on things that you love and are skilled at? You must also interview a professional in your chosen field that has at least three years of experience.

Learn more about the Love Your Career Scholarship.

Don't Text and Drive Scholarship

The Don't Text and Drive Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate or graduate students. You must be U.S. citizen or legal resident and complete a short statement on why you pledge not to text and drive in order to qualify for this award.

Learn more about the Don't Text and Drive Scholarship.

Scooter Inside Scholarship

The Scooter Inside Scholarship is open to students who are currently attending high school or college. You must submit an essay of between 700 and 1500 words that discusses the importance of social media marketing and how search engine optimization can help local business get more clients in order to be considered for this award.

Learn more about the Scooter Inside Scholarship.

MyProjectorLamps.com Scholarship

The MyProjectorLamps.com Scholarship is available to students currently attending an accredited a high school, college or university. You must be a minimum 14 years of age, minimum GPA of 3.0, follow or 'LIKE' the MyProjectorLamps Facebook page and create a one page essay detailing your ideas about the use of multimedia and data visualization in K-12 classrooms to be eligible for this award.

Learn more about the MyProjectorLamps.com Scholarship.

College Scholarship

The College Scholarship is available to students enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university. You must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and submit a 500-700 word essay to qualify for this award. The essay should detail how you are driven to innovate, how you plan to influence progress on any level in any space or how you have already affected positive change with creative thinking.

Learn more about the College Scholarship.

Blades of Grass Green Scholarship Fund

The Blades of Green Scholarship Fund is open to undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing education in environmental studies or related fields and submit a 350 to 500 word letter of intent describing your career path, passion for your intended field and what inspired your pursuit of your field in order to be considered for this award.

Learn more about the Blades of Grass Green Scholarship Fund.

MajGen Harold W. Chase Prize Essay Contest Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $3,000

Sponsored by the Marine Corps Gazette, the MajGen Harold W. Chase Prize Essay Contest is open to all Marines on active duty and to members of the Selected Marine Corps Reserve.

The contest honors the essay that proposes and argues for a new and better way of "doing business" in the Marine Corps.

Learn more information about the MajGen Harold W. Chase Prize Essay Contest.

Mary Grant Charles Prize Scholarship

The Mary Grant Charles Prize Scholarship is open to undergraduate students at Tufts University.

You must possess the same creative qualities in the writing of prose and poetry to qualify for this award.

Preference is given to students whose writing reflects an interest in ancestry and genealogy.

Get more information on the Mary Grant Charles Prize Scholarship.

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RaiseMe | College Scholarships for High School Students

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Through RaiseMe, high schoolers can start earning college scholarships as early as 9th grade for good grades, sports, extracurriculars and other achievements.