Scholarship Opportunities August 2017 – January 2018
Here are a list of scholarships available to incoming and current college students with application deadlines from August 31st to January 30th, 2018. These scholarship opportunities are organized by due date, and separated into two sections:
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Scholarships with Essays
Back to School Inspiration Scholarship
Sponsored by Course Hero, Inc.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 9/15/2017
Description: “Course Hero will post one question online each month and allow registered, eligible entrants up to 150 words to submit a response. Each month, Course Hero will select one winner with the best response from among all Contest entrants. This month’s Contest winner will receive a $5,000 Scholarship, depending on such winner’s eligibility category.”
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Women in Technology Scholarship
Sponsored by StudySoup
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: 10/31/2017
Description: “We believe that it is our responsibility to foster innovation in the field of technology and help underrepresented students break down barriers. Therefore, we are offering a $2000 Women in Technology Scholarship to an outstanding female student who is planning a career in the field of computer science and/or computer programming.”
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Bachus & Schanker, LLC Scholarship
Sponsored by Bachus & Schanker, LLC
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: 11/30/2017
Description: “The Bachus & Schanker, LLC Scholarship is available to high school seniors accepted to a college or university and students enrolled at an accredited college or university. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a minimum 800 word essay on the following topic: Give your opinion on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment and how it affects your life.”
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Tutor the People Pre-MBA Scholarship
Sponsored by Tutor the People
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 12/15/2017
Description: “The Tutor the People Essay Scholarship is open to current undergraduate or future business school students in the United States. The prompt is: “How will an MBA help you achieve your academic and professional goals?” The essay should be 300-500 words.”
Apply here
The Support Collectors Scholarship
Sponsored by Support Collectors
Amount: $500
Deadline: 12/15/2017
Description: “Support Collectors wants to bring more awareness to the key issues faced by children of separated families, and how to overcome them. The scholarship is given annually to a selected student based on the submission quality of the application, which will include a short, 1000 word or less essay on: Problems faced by children of separated families, and how to overcome them.”
Global Student Scholarship
Sponsored by StudySoup
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: 12/31/2017
Description: “Every year, thousands of international students look to pursue a higher education in the U.S. But for many, this dream remains out of reach due to the massive costs of attending an American university. And unfortunately, international students often face limited options when it comes to funding their degree. To help ease this financial burden, StudySoup is offering a $2000 to one international student planning to attend an American school for a minimum of 10 months. ”
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First in Family
Sponsored by StudySoup
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: 12/31/2017
Description: “Most college students have faced a multitude of challenges and detours to reach where they are today. This fact rings especially true for those who are first in their family to attend college. Becoming a first-generation college student is a tremendous honor. And StudySoup would like to reward the exceptional work that goes into overcoming this barrier. Therefore, we are offering a $2000 scholarship this semester to one student who is looking for a leg-up in increasing their educational mobility. The winning student will be able to clearly demonstrate leadership qualities, commitment to their education, and a capacity to triumph over challenges.”
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Providian Medical Scholarship
Sponsored by Providian Medical Equipment
Amount: $500
Deadline: 1/15/2018
Description: “The Providian Medical Scholarship is available to students enrolled in an accredited high school or college in the United States. You must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, be either in your final year of high school or enrolled at the undergraduate level in good academic standing to qualify for this award. An essay of up to 1,500 words that describes how medical equipment technology has changed the face of a college course and curriculum is required. ”
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Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Sponsored by Digital Responsibility
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 1/30/2018
Description: “The Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate or graduate students. You must be U.S. citizen or legal resident and submit a 140-character message about technology addiction to qualify for this award. ”
Apply here
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No-Essay Scholarships
Plan for College Sweepstakes
Sponsored by Sallie Mae
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 8/31/2017
Description: “Enter to win $1,000 when you register for Sallie Mae’s free college planning tools, resources, and calculators. Fast, easy, free – and NO ESSAY required.”
Apply here
VIP Voice Scholarship
Sponsored by VIP Voice
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 8/31/2017
Description: “Think you can’t afford to pay for that college or university you’ve always wanted to go to? Let us help. Join VIP Voice today and enter for a chance to win our $5k Scholarship. You pick the school, we’ll help you pay. As the winner, you’ll be able to put this cash towards to the school of your choice. Enter your points today for a chance to win! Prize will be awarded in the form of a check.” Your chances of winning are based on completing surveys.
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Dolman Law Group Video Essay Contest
Sponsored by Dolman Law Group
Amount: $1,100
Deadline: 9/29/2017
Description: “The Dolman Law Group Video Essay Contest is available to current or prospective college students. You must submit a 2-3 minute video essay (YouTube format preferred) on the following topic: ‘According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there was a total of 5,376 pedestrian fatalities in the year of 2015. We often emphasize safety measurements that drivers can take to avoid these accidents, but pedestrians too have the responsibility to keep safety in mind. Based on your research, what are the main causes of pedestrian accidents and what safety measurements can a pedestrian take to help the decline of pedestrian fatalities?'”
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Liaison’s Data-Inspired Future Scholarship
Sponsored by Liaison Technologies
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 10/31/2017
Description: “The Liaison’s Data-Inspired Future Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students. You must submit a 30 to 60 second video that discusses, explains or demonstrates an important aspect of data in today’s or tomorrow’s society and also includes one interesting fact about yourself in order to be considered for this award.”
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Because College is Expensive Scholarship
Sponsored by Cedar Education Lending
Amount: $500
Deadline: 12/31/2017
Description: “The “Because College is Expensive” Scholarship is open to all students (seniors in high school, current undergrads and grad students) and those planning on enrolling within 12 months. The winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced on the Scholarship Winners page. ”
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Happy hunting!
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Sponsoring Organizations
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