Essays, Sweepstakes, & Other Contests
Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors and current college students.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: A college student that currently cares for an aging loved one, works within the senior community, or intends to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elder population. Any existing student (or incoming freshman), in good academic standing, at a 2 or 4 year accredited college can apply for this scholarship. And the recipient will demonstrate a unique and admirable understanding and desire to show us that “Aging Matters” to them.
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is open to high school seniors and college undergraduate students; We the Living Essay Contest is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors; The Fountainhead Essay Contest is open to high school juniors and seniors.
Amount: Varies based on essay contest and placement ($50–$20,000).
Eligibility:
- Enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited post-secondary institution in a graduate level program
- Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Be a diverse candidate
- Diverse shall include, but not limited to:
- Gender
- Disability
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Belonging to an underserved community
- Diverse shall include, but not limited to:
- Able to demonstrate leadership abilities
- Able to demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presence
Amount: up to $10,ooo (multiple scholarship winners)
Eligibility:
- You must be a US citizen studying in the USA.
- You must be enrolled and taking classes at an accredited college or university in the United States.
Amount: Each quarter, 1 student will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship.
Eligibility:
- Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2024-2025 academic school year
- U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees – based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
- Expecting to receive high school diploma during current academic year
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
- Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework
Amount: $20,000
Eligibility: Undergraduate students in their final semester of study (graduating at the end of the fall term) who are facing financial challenges.
Amount: a one-time scholarship of up to $2,500 to complete their post-secondary education program.
Eligibility:
The CouponBirds “Help to Save” Scholarship is open to high school and college students of all nationalities. High School students must be 15 years old at least and provide an Enrollment Certificate. College students interested in participating in the scholarship program must be enrolled at an accredited university or college and 18 years or older. Open to high school and college students of the United States or Canada for the current school year. In addition, each student must have a legitimate acceptance letter from an accredited university, college, or high school for proof. Employees of CouponBirds or their parent or affiliate companies are ineligible to apply as well as their immediate family members, such as spouses, parents, siblings, or children. The scholarship program is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. Only ONE application per person is allowed.
Amount: $1,000 (First Prize, one winner); $500 (Second Prize, two winners)
Eligibility: Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in High School, College, University or Homeschool.
Amount: $10,000
Eligibility: High school seniors and current undergraduate college students.
Amount: Throughout the year, 12 winners will be randomly selected to receive a $5,000 Discover® Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses.
Eligibility:
1) Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution located in the United States of America.
2) Be a U.S. citizen or maintain legal residency within the United States.
3) Have achieved a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
4) Must have applied for federal financial aid (FAFSA).
5) Excluded from consideration are employees and relatives of employees of JMX Brands, the company that owns DutchCrafters.
Amount: For this school year, DutchCrafters Amish Furniture will be awarding three outstanding students $500 each to further their educational goals.
Eligibility:
High school students who have been accepted to college and students who are currently enrolled in a college or university are eligible to apply for the Employment BOOST college scholarship program. Additionally, the following criteria must be met for a student to be eligible to apply:
- Students must be currently enrolled in a U.S.-based high school or college. Students graduating from high school must plan to attend college during the fall semester in the same year as the application.
- Eligible colleges include two-year and four-year universities in the United States.
- Students who apply must have a minimum GPA of 3.6. Current (unofficial) transcripts must be sent with the application.
- High school students who are applying must have a letter of acceptance from the college they intend to attend. A copy of this letter must be included in the application.
- One letter of reference must be included in the application. This letter must come from one of the following sources: a current or former teacher of the student, or a current or former employer of the student.
Amount: Two quarterly $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school students and students currently attending college. (One scholarship is open to students studying any major and is also eligible for students who are currently undecided about their course of study. The second scholarship is available to students who will major or are majoring in business or STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math)).
Eligibility:
- College student with a GPA of 3.0 or better
- United States citizen or permanent resident
- Enrolled (or will be enrolled) full-time in a university to enrolled full-time in pursuing a degree related to supply chain and operations management, inventory control, materials management, or procurement.
- The applicant must be able to provide documentation showing she meets these requirements.
- To officially apply, the applicant must provide proof of attendance, resume, and an essay by the deadline listed below. Please submit documentation to scholarship@finaleinventory.com
Amount: $3,000
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a high school senior or current full-time college freshman.
- Participants must register using your university or college issued email.
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a student at an accredited two or four year U.S. college or university.
Amount: $3,000
Eligibility: You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Employees of LoanCenter (or any of its affiliates) and any immediate family of any current employees are not eligible for the scholarship. All applicants must be U.S citizens or permanent residents in the U.S. Applicants must be currently enrolled in any accredited two to four year U.S. university.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: College students who are enrolled full-time during the academic year following the application deadline.
Amount: Varies based on funding available.
Eligibility:
- Believes mental health is important
- High school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
- Current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year university, community college, junior college or graduate degree program
- Be a United States citizen
- Be in academic “good standing” and have a minimum grade point average of 3.2
Amount: $4,000
Eligibility: High school seniors and full-time college students.
Amount: Two scholarships awarded ($1,000 award and $500 award).
Eligibility: The Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are: (1) at least 18 years of age, and (2) enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university in the United States, (3) pursuing an undergraduate/graduate degree in Behavioral Health; and (4) have a minimum 2.50 GPA.
Amount: 3 (three) scholarships ($1000, $500, and $250) will be awarded upon contest conclusion.
Eligibility: All applicants must currently be enrolled or in the process of enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university. There is no minimum GPA, residency, or major requirements to apply, but applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident (including DACA students).
Amount: $5,000 (one award), $2,500 (two awards)
Eligibility: Participants must be able to verify enrollment for college at an accredited university inside the USA during the fall semester of the same year the essay is submitted.
Amount: $500
Eligibility:
- All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship.
- Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA.
- Domestic, international, online and undocumented students may apply
Amount: $1,000
See application instructions, deadlines, and additional scholarship information for Responsify here.
Eligibility: A Pennsylvania student enrolled at any accredited university or college; must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility:
- You have been accepted to an accredited college or university and are going to be enrolled full-time within the next six (6) months; OR
- You have been accepted to an optometry school and are going to be enrolled as a optometry student within the next six (6) months.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: You must be a student at a 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States, or a student pursuing a graduate or professional degree in the United States to be eligible. Proof of enrollment will be required before the scholarship is awarded.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Any student pursuing an automotive-related major enrolling in post-secondary education, including trade schools.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: This award is for U.S. students. Must be a legal U.S. resident. Must reside in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Must be 14 years of age or older to apply.
Amount: $10,000
Eligibility: This award is for U.S. students. Must be a legal U.S. resident. Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Must be 14 years of age or older to at the time of application.
Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to all students, regardless of race, gender, age, or background. Eligibility is dependent on current or future enrollment in a Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management program (including Culinary Schools). This includes high school seniors, GED students, and non-traditional learning students who plan to enroll in similar programs at the start of the next year.
Amount: $5,000