Scholarship Scoop
September 7, 2017
MONTHLY/QUARTERLY SWEEPSTAKES & CONTESTS
Varsity Tutors Scholarship Monthly Essay Contest
Award: $200
Due 9/15
Enter from Sep 01 - Sep 15, 2017.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
● At least 16 years of age
● Legal resident of the United States
TO ENTER:
● Write an essay in response to a monthly prompt
ScholarshipPoints Program - $10,000 College Scholarship (Quarterly Drawing)
Award: $10,000
Due: 9/15
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
● 13 years of age
● Enrolled or will be enrolled in a college or university
HOW IT WORKS:
● Earn points
● Spend points to enter drawings
CareerSafe - National Youth Essay Quarterly Scholarship Contest
Award: (4) @ $500 each quarter
Due: 9/30
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
● Completed one of the CareerSafe courses
● Must have a sponsor
TO ENTER:
● Complete Official Entry Form
● Complete Consent and Release from Liability Form
● Submit essay
Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers-Average to Extraordinary Quarterly Scholarship
Award: (1) @ $1,000 each quarter
Due: 9/30
High school students from Texas that proven they are driven to achieve extraordinary results in life regardless of grades, test scores, background and attributes are eligible to apply.
TO APPLY:
● Complete Online Registration Form
● After you register for the scholarship, you will be given a unique ID number. Share this ID number with friends and family that want to endorse you for this scholarship.
ScholarshipPoints Program (Monthly Drawings)
Award: Varies
Due: 9/30
Many scholarships available for monthly drawings.
HOW IT WORKS:
● Join
● Earn points
● Spend points to enter drawings
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
● 13 years of age
● Enrolled or will be enrolled in a college or university
Chegg $1,000 Monthly Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Due: 9/30
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
● High school students
● At least 16 years of age
CORPORATION/FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Award: Up to 40 students will receive up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school
Due: 11/1
Opens late September 2017. To receive an email notification when the program opens, please visit the website and complete the online form.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: ● Graduate from high school spring 2018 ● Intend to enroll in an accredited 4-year college fall 2018 ● Cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 ● SAT combined math and critical reading score of 1200 or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above ● Need.
Award: (20) @ $40,000 each ($10,000 per year for 4 years)
Due: 11/1
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
● High school senior
● Black/African American
● Excel academically
● Show exceptional leadership potential
● Participate in community service activities
● Need
● US Citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Award: $1,000 - $5,000 + all-expense-paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C.
Due: 11/7
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
● Grades 5-12
● Legal resident
● Volunteered last 12 months
● Submit a completed application to a school or the head of an official designated local organization by November 7.
Please visit the website for full details.
Maryknoll Student Essay Contest (Division II, Grades 9-12)
Award: (2) @ $1,000 ea., (2) @ $300 ea., (2) @ $150 ea.
Due: 11/10
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
● Students in grades 9th – 12th
● Resident of the United States
● Essay required
Please visit the website for full details and online contest form.
College/University Scholarships
Award: Varies
Due: 11/1
Scholarship opportunities for students accepted to Sam Houston State University. To learn more about the different types of scholarship programs available to freshmen, please visit the website.
University of Georgia - Foundation Fellowship and Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship
Award: Annual stipend of $19,760 for non-residents + Presidential waiver
DUE: 11/1
These two scholarships are for graduating high school seniors who plan to attend UGA. Applicants must be current high school seniors with an un-weighted high school GPA of at least a 3.9 and a minimum combined SAT I score of 2110, new SAT (SAT-R) score of 1470 or ACT score of 32.
Please visit the website for full benefits, details and application.
UT Dallas - Eugene McDermott Scholars Award
Award: Full scholarship and stipend package
Due: 11/2
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
● 1450 or higher on the old-style two-part SAT (verbal and math) or
● 1490 or higher on the new-style two-part SAT (verbal and math) or
● 33 or higher on the ACT
● First-time college freshman.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
● Top 5%
● Leadership
● Community service
● Broad interests
● Social skills with peers
● Interacts easily with adults.
All McDermott Scholars applicants must apply to UT Dallas before Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
Please visit the website for full details.
Award: Full-scholarship for tuition, room and board
Due: 11/4
Deep Springs Now Accepting Applications From Women!
Deep Springs welcomes applications from all qualified students, regardless of gender, race, citizenship, or nationality. This includes present and potential DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients.
Please visit the website for full details and to apply.
Colorado College Scholars Program
Award: Varies
Due: 11/10
There are three four-year scholarships available to incoming freshmen. Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements. Your admission application is your scholarship application.
Please visit the website for full details, various deadlines and application.
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