SCHOLARSHIP LISTING
September 2018
Shout it out scholarship
Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old
Criteria: Submit an online 250 word essay on if you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what
would it be and why?"
The Shout It out Scholarship winner will be notified by
email or phone on or around December 31, 2015. Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: September 30, 2018
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Eligibiltiy: Students Age 13+ years old
Criteria: Submit an
online short written response (250 words or less) for the question:
"Imagine that your high school/college has been overrun with Zombies. Your
math professor, the cafeteria ladies and even your best friend have all joined
the walking dead. Use your brain to flesh out a plan to avoid the Zombies,
including where you would hide and the top 5 things you would bring with you to
stay alive." Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: October 31, 2018
Patriot's Pen Scholsarship
Eligibility: Students in grades 6-8
Criteria: Submit an entry form and a short written response (300-400 words) on the theme:
"Why I Honor the American Flag..."
More information and entry form found at: https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Patriots-Pen-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?v=1&d=20180904T165705Z&la=en
Award: National Winner - $5,000
State Winner - $500
Deadline: October 31, 2018
Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12
Criteria: Write and record an audio essay on the theme: "Why My Vote Matters" (recorded essay should be 3-5 minutes long and saved to a CD or flash drive)
More information and entry form found at: https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Voice-of-Democracy-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?v=1&d=20180904T165737Z&la=en
Award: National Winner - $30,000
State Winner - $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C.
Deadline: October 31, 2018
Patriot's Pen Scholsarship
Eligibility: Students in grades 6-8
Criteria: Submit an entry form and a short written response (300-400 words) on the theme:
"Why I Honor the American Flag..."
More information and entry form found at: https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Patriots-Pen-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?v=1&d=20180904T165705Z&la=en
Award: National Winner - $5,000
State Winner - $500
Deadline: October 31, 2018
Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12
Criteria: Write and record an audio essay on the theme: "Why My Vote Matters" (recorded essay should be 3-5 minutes long and saved to a CD or flash drive)
More information and entry form found at: https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Voice-of-Democracy-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?v=1&d=20180904T165737Z&la=en
Award: National Winner - $30,000
State Winner - $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C.
Deadline: October 31, 2018
Education Matters Scholarship
Eligibiltiy: Students Age 13+ years old
Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question:
"What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?" Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
Award: $5,000
Deadline: November 30, 2018
Unigo
$10K Scholarship
Eligibiltiy: Be
thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application
Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250
words or less) for the question:
"Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is it? What's their favorite mobile app?" Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship
Award $10,000
Deadline: December 31, 2018
Top Ten List Scholarship
Eligibiltiy:
Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of
application
Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250
words or less) for the question: "Create a Top Ten List of the top
ten reasons you should get this scholarship." Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: December 31, 2018
I Have a Dream Scholarship
Eligibility: Be
thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application
Criteria: Submit
an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "We
want to know... what you dream about? Whether it's some bizarre dream you had
last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance
to win $1,500 for college." Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: January 31, 2019
Sweet & Simple Scholarships Application
Eligibility: Students
age 13+ years old.
Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words
or less) for the question: “Not every gift has to be expensive or extravagant.
In fact, sometimes it’s the sweet and simple things that make a real difference
in our lives. Think back and tell us about something you received as a gift and
why it meant so much to you.” https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: February 28, 2019
Superpower Scholarship
Application
Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old
Criteria: Submit an online 250 word essay on
“Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and
why?” Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: March 31, 2019
All About Education Scholarship
Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old
Criteria: Submit an online 250 word essay on “How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?” Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/all-about-education-scholarship
Award: $3,500
Deadline: April 30, 2019
Fifth Month Scholarship
Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old
Criteria: Submit an online 250 word essay on “May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original.” Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: May 31, 2019
Regents’
Scholarship
This scholarship is a great opportunity to become college-ready
and earn a scholarship at the same time. To earn the Regents’
Scholarship, you must first complete the following required courses during
grades 9-12 by the date of high school graduation: 4 years of English, 4
progressive credit of Mathematics (at minimum, you must complete secondary Math
1, Math 2, Math 3 and one course beyond Math 3), 3 credits of Social Science, 3
credits of lab-based Science specifically one each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
and 2 progressive credits of the same World Language (other than English)
during grade 9-12. For full details, read the Program Guide on www.regentsscholarship.org.
Harvard University Tuition Opportunity
Harvard
University announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income
families will pay no tuition. Harvard University will pay the tuition of a high
school honor student from a family earning less than $60,000 a year. The
prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate
students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free…no tuition and no
student loans. To learn more visit Harvard’s financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu or call the schools financial aid office at 617-495-1581.
New American and Minority Students
Check out this awesome publication for New American
and Minority students created by DFW International Community Alliance in Dallas
for help in getting scholarship. http://www.dfwinternational.org/resource_center/Scholarship_Guide.pdf
ADDITIONAL WEBSITES AND INFORMATION
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships
wow, so cool. Though I went to the website for the scholarships sign up and I think you have to graduate. No option for kids in school. Maybe you should fix that.
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