DECEMBER 2015 – JANUARY 2016
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
RESUME COMPANIONS
ONGOING REGISTRATION-
1 - $1,000 Scholarship
Create a resume based on the life of any fictional or non-fictional
character, from TV, history, literature or myth. http://resumecompanion.com/scholarship
STANDOUT STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
2+ $500 Scholarships
ONGOING SUBMISSION9th, 10th, 11th,12th Graders, 2.0 GPA Submit and essay describing a
unique interest or skill that teens typically do not have. www.collegepeas.com
“MEAN STINKS” SCHOLARSHIP
3- $10,000 Scholarships
DECEMBER 14
17 + years old.
Students are asked to share how they will bring an
end to bullying once and for all.
http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_mean_stinks_scholarship_8956.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medi
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OUT-OF-THE-BOX-THINKING SCHOLARSHIP 3- $1500 Scholarships
DECEMBER 20
9TH – 12TH Graders. Write a 350+ word essay about an innovative idea.
http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_outoftheboxthinking_scholarship_8955.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&ut
m_medium=email&utm_campaign=201510&utm_content=fe4b16765f9c268c8e6c208214d5332f
MOOLAHSPOT SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 Scholarship
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DECEMBER 31
10 , 11 , 12 Grades
Students must plan to attend a 4
year college- all majors are eligible. A short essay is required. Apply online.
http://www.moolahspon.com/index.cfm?scholarship=1
YOUNG PATRIOTS ESSAY CONTEST
1- $5,000, 1- $3,000 and 1-$1,000 scholarships
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JANUARY 5, 2016
6 – 12 Graders are eligible, 1,200 word essay required
http://debate-central.ncpa.org/young_patriots_essay_contest_scholarship_1516/
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AMERICAN LEGION ESSAY CONTEST 1-$3,500, 1-$3000, and 1-$2500 scholarships
JANUARY 5, 2016
9th-12th Grades Applicants must submit a 500-1,000 word essay on “What
more should America do to protect her borders?” Information available at
www.PA-legion.com and in College & Career Access Center.
GE- REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Up to 20 - $10,000 Scholarships
JANUARY 8
12th Grade
Seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree. GPA-3.0 or higher, show
financial need, U.S. citizen, apply online.
http://www.scholarshipamerica.org
LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE CONTEST
4- $200 - $1,000 Scholarships
JAUARY 10
4TH – 12TH Grades U.S. legal resident, must submit a personal letter to an author about
how that author’s book or work has impacted them. Instructions available online.
http://www.lettersaboutliterature.org
Visit the College and Career Access Center to learn about more scholarships specific to your skills and interests.
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DR. PEPPER/7UP TUITION GIVEAWAY
5- $10,000 - $100,000 Scholarships
JANUARY 12
18+ years old U.S. resident. Must submit a video. Application information is
available online.
http://www.drpepper.com/promotions/
CREATE A GREETING CARD SCHOLARSHIP
2- $1,000-$10,000 Scholarships
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JANUARY 15
10 , 11 , 12 Grades Submit original artwork or photos.
http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm.
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES U.S. SCHOLARSHIPS 4- $1,000+ Scholarships
JANUARY 20
12th Grade
U. S. resident. GPA 2.7 or higher. Application available online.
http://www.rmhc.org
TECHNOLOGY ADDICRION AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP
2- $500- $1,000 Scholarships
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JANUARY 31
9 , 10 , 11 , 12 Grades
U.S. citizen or legal resident. Applications
available online. A 140 character message is required of all applicants. The top 10 finalists must write an essay.
http://www.digitalresponsibility.org
Visit the College and Career Access Center to learn about more scholarships specific to your skills and interests.
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