ZipRecruiter $1,000 Scholarship Challenge
Award: $1,000
Applicants must be college students at least eighteen years of age who are legal residents of the U.S. or its territories and possessions. Students are to submit their most creative cover letter for a job application. Cover letter should be creative and can use music, video, social media or any other means to creatively convey strengths and value to a company that one would provide.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College junior, Other postgraduate-level study, Doctoral-level study, Master's-level study, College senior, College freshman, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
BankMobile Financial Literacy Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate level students, U.S. citizens, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students will submit an essay explaining the importance of financial literacy in both their lives and their career. Special consideration given to applicants who are actively promoting financial literacy within their community.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Other postgraduate-level study, Doctoral-level study, College freshman, Master's-level study, College junior, College senior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Social Network Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. The contest is monthly. Applicants will submit a post to be entered into that month's competition. The post with the most votes at the end of the month wins. Applicants must enter a new post each month to be considered for that month's competition.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College junior, College freshman, High school senior, Other postgraduate-level study, Doctoral-level study, Master's-level study, College senior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Experts Exchange Scholarship Contest
Award: $1,500
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid student visa. Students must also be enrolled in or accepted to a college, university or trade school as an undergraduate or graduate level student within the U.S. Applicants will need to submit an article or video on a technology topic that describes and/or solves a specific problem. The contest is held twice a year.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, College freshman, Master's-level study, College senior, College junior, High school freshman, Other postgraduate-level study, Doctoral-level study, High school junior, College sophomore, High school sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Women in Technology Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to a two or four-year college or university within the U.S. Students must be pursuing a career in computer science, information technology, management information systems, computer engineering or another related field. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. The application requires an essay on the stated topic. Students must also actively participate in community service and/or extracurricular activities.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College sophomore, College freshman, Master's-level study, Doctoral-level study, High school senior, Other postgraduate-level study, College junior
- Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology
HIV-Positive Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled or will be enrolled the following semester full-time at an accredited college or university in the U.S. Students will need to provide proof that they are HIV-positive. Applicants must also submit an essay on how HIV was contracted, how it has affected their life, and what they wish those living without HIV knew about living with the virus. The scholarship is awarded monthly.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, College freshman, College senior, Other postgraduate-level study, Doctoral-level study, College sophomore, Master's-level study, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Critical Care Scholarship Program
Award: $2,500
Applicants must be California residents pursuing a degree in healthcare/nursing. Students are required to submit an essay on the designated topic found on the website. After applicants are narrowed down, the essays will then need to be shared on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or other social networking page and receive votes. Contest runs quarterly.
- California
- Other postgraduate-level study, College senior, College junior, College sophomore, College freshman, Doctoral-level study, Master's-level study
- Nursing, Public Health (Post-R.N.), Nursing, Surgical (Post-R.N.), Nursing, Geriatric, Health and Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Services, Other, Nursing, Nursing Administration (Post-R.N.), Nursing Science (Post-R.N.), Nursing, Adult Health (Post-R.N.), Health and Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Nursing, Other, Nursing, Pediatrics, Nursing Anesthetist (Post-R.N.), Nursing Midwifery (Post-R.N.), Health Professions/Related Sciences, Health and Medical Assistants, Other, Health Occupations Teacher Education (Vocational), Nurse Assistant/Aide, Nursing, Pediatric (Post-R.N.), Nursing, Family Practice (Post-R.N.), Nursing, Maternal/Child Health (Post-R.N.), Nursing, Psychiatric/Mental Health (Post-R.N.), Nursing, Perioperative, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Licensed Vocational, Nursing Education
ADT Educational Ascholarship
Award: $500
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be enrolled full-time. Students will need to submit a 500-700 word essay describing programs and strategies that would better their community and reduce crime.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College junior, College freshman, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
The Disabled Student Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicants must have a medically diagnosed physical or mental impairment that interferes with everyday activities or quality of life and can provide a physician's statement regarding their impairment. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students must be a legal resident of the U.S. and enrolled full time for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants will need to submit a short essay describing an obstacle or hardship incurred due to their medical condition, how the student overcame that obstacle, how it influence the student's life and how it will impact them in the future. Selection is based on the essay.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College junior, College sophomore, College freshman, High school senior, Doctoral-level study, Master's-level study, College senior
- All Majors Eligible
The Special Education Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicants must be majoring in special education and must be taking at least one major-required class in the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or greater. Students will need to submit an essay describing why they are pursuing career in special education and how they plan to make a difference in the lives of the disabled. Selection is based on the essay.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, Master's-level study, High school senior, College senior, Doctoral-level study, College junior, College freshman
- Special Education, Special Education, Other
Goldia Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicants must be currently residing in the United States, Brazil, India, South Korea, Australia, Japan, United Kingdom or Canada. Applicants must be full-time enrolled college students or alumni. If an alumni is awarded, the funds will be given to the college. Applicants will need to complete a survey and submit a 750-word essay on one of the topics found within the survey.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Other postgraduate-level study, Master's-level study, College junior, Doctoral-level study, College freshman, College senior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Bright!Tax Global Scholar Initiative
Award: $1,000
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Students must want to study abroad for at least one full semester at an accredited institution. Selection is based on academic and extracurricular achievement, community involvement, future ambitions and financial need. Scholarship is awarded on a ongoing basis with no deadlines.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College junior, College senior, High school senior, College freshman, Master's-level study, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
All Pro Plumbing, Heating and Air Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicants must reside in the U.S. and be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a program that addresses home design, architecture, engineering, plumbing, heating or air conditioning. Students will need to submit a short essay explaining why they have chosen that field of study and how the scholarship will help them to achieve their goal.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College junior, College freshman, High school senior, College senior, Master's-level study, College sophomore
- Architecture and Design, Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers and Consultants, Other, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R), Architecture, Engineering, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and Repairer, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Design, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Tech./Technician, Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers and Consultants, General, Plumber and Pipefitter
Asa Packer Social Entrepreneurship Award
Award: -
Recognizing the expense of a top-quality MBA is often out of reach of those pursuing a career in a non-profit social enterprise. Lehigh is launching an open competition which will provide a full tuition scholarship plus an $18,000 stipend. Competition is open to any social entrepreneur, aspiring social entrepreneur or leader of social enterprise from anywhere in the world. Do you have a brilliant idea and the passion and drive to take that idea and change the world? Are you already on the journey to solve one of the world's most pressing challenges, but need the additional education that will propel your social enterprise to new heights? Then we want to hear from you!
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Master's-level study, Other postgraduate-level study
- All Majors Eligible
StudySoup Future Innovator Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and be currently attending high school (or equivalent) and will be attending an accredited university or college in the next academic year, or be currently attending an accredited university or college in either a undergraduate or graduate level program. Students must submit short essays that show how they represent one or more of StudySoup's core values of: Be a Knight, Make an Impact and Succeed Together. Awarded twice a year.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Master's-level study, College freshman, High school senior, College senior, College sophomore, College junior, Other postgraduate-level study, Doctoral-level study
- All Majors Eligible
BrightLife Direct Physical Therapy Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA, currently enrolled in a CAPTE or ACOTE accredited program and have completed at least one year of their program. Students will need to complete a short essay on why they decided to pursue a career in physical/occupational therapy.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Other postgraduate-level study, Doctoral-level study, Master's-level study, College junior, College sophomore, College senior
- Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant
Veterans Benefits Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate level students at a 2-year or 4-year university. Applicants do not have to be veterans, although veterans are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Students will need to submit a maximum 150-word biography along with a 500-750 word essay on the essay topic listed on the website.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, Master's-level study, College junior, Doctoral-level study, Other postgraduate-level study, College sophomore, College senior
- All Majors Eligible
The $500 MBA Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicants must be legal residents of the U.S. or international students with a valid visa. Students must be currently enrolled in a MBA program or planning on enrolling within the next 12 months. Applicants will need to leave a comment about their GMAT Test Prep/Admissions Consulting Company in order to apply.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College junior, High school senior, Master's-level study, College senior, College sophomore, College freshman
- Business Computer Programming/Programmer, Business Statistics, Business Teacher Education (Vocational), Business Communications, Business Management, Business Administration and Management, Other, Business Home Economics, Business Services Marketing Operations, Economics, Other, Marketing Management and Research, Other, Business and Personal Services Marketing Operations, Other, Business Ethics, Business Education and Information Systems, Business Information and Data Processing Services, Other, Business Quantitative Methods and Management Science, Other, Business-Related Field, Business Administration, Business Systems Analysis and Design, Business, Retail, Business Computer Facilities Operator, Business, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Economics, Business Education, Business Technology, Business/Economics, Accounting, Business Machine Repairer, Marketing, Business Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Business/Managerial Economics
Office Supply Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicants must be high school students or college freshmen or sophomores. Students must be pursing degree programs in teaching or art, or wish to own their own business. Applicants will need to submit a 500-600 word essay describing where they plan to or are currently attending school, their desired major, how the student developed an interest in teaching, art or owning their own business, and how the scholarship would help to reach your goals.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, High school senior, High school sophomore, College freshman, High school junior, High school freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Sales Training and Development Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicants must be high-school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores. Students should be seeking careers in teaching or business or plan to own their own business. Applicants are required to submit a 500-word essay on their future goals and how the scholarship will help to achieve them.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, College sophomore, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
The Matinee Voice-over Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicants must submit a 250+ word blog on the importance of being able to communicate in multiple languages for today's multi-national companies, and the benefits it can bring to those businesses that make the effort to localize their website content. Winners are selected based on quality of writing, number of blog views, and number of retweets with a blog link. Special consideration given to applicants majoring in English.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, College sophomore, Doctoral-level study, Other postgraduate-level study, Master's-level study, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Liberty Scholarship & Leadership Program
Award: $7,500
Applicants must be a high school senior or an undergraduate student and be a citizen of the U.S. Students will need to record a 3-5 minute video speech on the given topic. In addition to the scholarship funds, the top 30 applicants will have their speeches featured in a National Library Museum exhibit for an entire year and will also be awarded various internship and CEO mentoring opportunities.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, High school senior, College junior, College senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Keller Resiliency Scholarship for Higher Education
Award: $2,000
Applicants must be high school seniors or currently enrolled college students. Students will need to submit a 500-1000 word essay describing a hardship they have experienced during their education thus far, the ways in which that hardship affected their life, and the way(s) in which they have learned to overcome this hardship. Selection is based on financial need, academic performance and quality of the written essay. Applicants will need to submit ACT/SAT scores and may be asked to provide a copy of their FAFSA.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, High school senior, Doctoral-level study, College freshman, College junior, College sophomore, Master's-level study
- All Majors Eligible
LivSecure Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicants must be a high school senior or a freshman/sophomore in college. Students should be currently studying law enforcement, law, criminal justice, or a related field. Applicants will submit a 500-1000 word essay on why they chose a law enforcement related career and what they hope to achieve from their chosen career.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, High school senior, College freshman
- Criminology, Criminal Justice Studies, Criminal Justice and Corrections, Other, Law (LL.B., J.D.), Law Enforcement/Police Science, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Law and Legal Studies, Other
Clara Lionel Foundation Global Scholarship Program
Award: $50,000
Applicants must be citizens or natives of Brazil, Barbados, Cuba, Haiti, Grenada, Guyana or Jamaica who are eligible to study in the U.S. and have been accepted to an acredited four-year college in the United States. Applicants must be first time college freshmen and must be eligible to receive funding per the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
The Ultimate Promotion Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a college undergraduate to apply. Students must be pursuing a degree in marketing, advertising, public relations and/or business administration. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Students will need to imagine and submit an essay describing a promotion to be put on by one of their favorite brands explaining the underlying strategic value of their idea.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College junior, College sophomore, College freshman
- Marketing, Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution, Other, Business Administration and Management, Other, Marketing Management and Research, Other, Public Relations, Advertising, Business Administration, Marketing Research
Novo Nordisk Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicants must be incoming freshmen with type 1 diabetes. Students must be seeking higher education at a four-year college or university, college, technical or trade school. Selection is based on academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement and active involvement within the diabetes community. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Jay Cutler Athletic Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicants should be U.S. citizens who are incoming freshmen seeking higher education at a four-year college or university, college, technical or trade school. Applicants must also have type 1 diabetes and plan on playing a competitive sport while in college. Selection is based on academic performance, involvement in the diabetes community and involvement in extra-curricular activities.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Type 1 Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and incoming freshmen seeking higher education at a four-year college or university, college, technical or trade school. Students must also have type 1 diabetes. Three winners will be selected randomly.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Gaspari Science Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicants must have type 1 diabetes, be an incoming freshmen and be pursuing a science degree. Students must be U.S. citizens. Selection is based on academic achievement, involvement within the diabetes community and involvement in extra-curricular activities.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, High school senior
- Science
