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22 Scholarships with June Deadlines

acerny — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:27:36 +0000

Has summer break finally arrived for you? If so, take advantage of all your free time to apply for some scholarships! We’ve gone through our database and picked out 22 great ones that are expiring in June. Check them out!

Charles Shafae’ Scholarship Fund
Award: $500 Deadline: June 1
Applicants must submit an essay on a topic related to gun control.

ExceptionalNurse.com College Scholarships
Award: $250 – $500 Deadline: June 1
Applicants must be nursing majors with a documented disability.

Kor Memorial Scholarship
Award: $500 Deadline: June 1
Applicants must be enrolled in a program leading to a degree in a field of language study.

Copyright Awareness Scholarship
Award: $5,000 Deadline: June 1
Applicants must submit a creative video presentation that would be used to educate their peers on the importance of intellectual property and copyright law.

Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship
Award: $1,000 Deadline: June 1
Applicants must be applying to or enrolled in a cosmetology/barber program.

John D. Spurling OBE Scholarship for Responsible Pet Ownership Education
Award: $2,000 Deadline: June 1
Applicants must be enrolled in educational programs that include responsible pet ownership in their curriculum.

CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship
Award: $2,500 Deadline: June 1
Applicants must be interested in business leadership and/or entrepreneurship.

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
Award: varies Deadline: June 3
Applicants must be preparing to or be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Duck Tape Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
Award: $500 – $5,000 Deadline: June 5
Applicants must make their high school prom attire out of Duck brand duct tape.

Bruce Lee Foundation Scholarship
Award: $1,000 Deadline: June 14
Applicants must be attending a two-year college, four-year university, or licensed trade or vocational school in the United States.

Collegiate Inventors Competition
Award: $5,000 – $15,000 Deadline: June 14
Working in a team, applicants must submit an invention idea.

Tylenol Future Care Scholarship
Award: $5,000 – $10,000 Deadline: June 15
Applicants must be pursuing a career in the health care industry.

Interactive Marketing Scholarship
Award: $2,500 Deadline: June 15
Applicants must be interested in creative marketing in relation to online business.

Shop Smart Scholarship
Award: $2,000 Deadline: June 16
Applicants must submit an essay explaining how their experience has been/will be defined by remarkable frugality, ingenuity, effort, or thrift.

Teens Drive Smart Video Contest
Award: $10,000 – $25,000 Deadline: June 20
Applicants must submit an original short video on a topic related to automobile safety.

BigSun Scholarship
Award: $500 Deadline: June 21
Applicants must be student athletes.

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships
Award: $200 – $2,000 Deadline: June 30
Applicants must have a sincere interest in an automotive career.

JUST POETRY!!! Scholarship Awards
Award: $100 – $500 Deadline: June 30
Applicants must submit an original piece of poetry.

Jessica Karrat Dance Scholarship
Award: $500 Deadline: June 30
Applicants must wish to participate in a dance education program.

Crime Prevention Essay Scholarship
Award: $1,000 – $2,500 Deadline: June 30
Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to crime prevention.

BBG Communications Scholarship
Award: $1,000 Deadline: June 30
Applicants must submit one essay on a topic related to communications technology and another on the importance of a college education.

Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award
Award: $1,500 Deadline: June 30
Applicants must submit an essay on a topic related to cyberbullying.

Don’t forget that our database of thousands of scholarships is available to you! All you have to do is create a free Cappex account. Good luck!

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Scholarships for Animal Lovers

acerny — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:41:10 +0000

If you are an animal-lover, you better believe that there are scholarships out there just for you! We’ve gone through our database and put together a list of animal-friendly scholarships. Not all of these scholarships require you to major in a veterinary-related field, so check them out!

John D. Spurling OBE Scholarship for Responsible Pet Ownership Education

This scholarship is offered by the American Kennel Club Humane Fund. It is targeted to high school seniors and college students who are enrolled in an education program that includes responsible pet ownership in the curriculum. If you are pursuing studies in veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, physical therapy, animal care, grooming, and training, you may be eligible.

Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is offered by the Humane Society of the United States. To qualify, you must be a high school senior in New England and demonstrate a deep respect for animals. You also must have made a meaningful contribution to animal protection over a significant period of time.

A Voice for Animals Contest

This scholarship, offered by the Humane Education Network, is for high school and home-schooled students worldwide. To qualify, you must have actively participated in projects that promote the humane treatment of animals. To enter the contest, you must establish a new project or become involved with an existing project that addresses the mistreatment of one animal species or one cause of animal suffering, or the preservation of one species threatened with extinction. You must participate in this project for at least three months and then create a submission that documents your experience.

Campbell Family Scholarships

This scholarship is offered by the Banfield Charitable Trust. To qualify, you must be a high school senior or college student and be pursuing education in a field that will broaden your ability to improve the lives of pets and their families, such as pre-veterinary sciences, veterinary technology, and other academic fields that will lead you to a pet-focused career.

Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program

This scholarship is offered by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. To qualify, you must be a second- or third-year veterinary student attending a school in the United States or the Caribbean.

American Kennel Club Veterinary Student Scholarship Program

This scholarship is offered by the American Kennel Club. To qualify, you must be enrolled full-time at a US veterinary medical school.

American Veterinary Medical Foundation Veterinary Scholarship Program

This scholarship is offered by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. To qualify, you must be a current first-, second-, or third-year student at an accredited college of veterinary medicine in the United States.

Be sure to visit Cappex for access to many more scholarship opportunities!

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37 Scholarships with May Deadlines

acerny — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:27:44 +0000

April showers bring May…dollars? Well we sure hope so! With this huge list of scholarships expiring in May, we’re giving you 37 opportunities to score some money for college. Good luck!

American Adademy of Chefs College Scholarships
Deadline: May 1, 2013 Award: varies
Applicants must have the career goal of becoming a chef or pastry chef.

Directron.com College Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 1, 2013 Award: $200 – $800
Applicants must submit a piece of writing on a topic related to computer technology.

Swim with Mike Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2013 Award: varies
Applicants must be student athletes who have sustained a life-changing accident or illness.

DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2013 Award: $500
Applicants must submit an essay about how they will draw upon their cultural heritage to shape their vocational inspirations, offer creative value to their future employers, and to serve their communities.

ScholarshipRed
Deadline: May 1, 2013 Award: $250
Applicants must be natural redheads.

Math-O-Vision Contest
Deadline: May 1, 2013 Award: $1,000 – $4,000
Applicants must create a four-minute video that shows the world of equations we live in.

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship
Deadline: May 2, 2013 Award: $3,000
Applicants must be pursuing a career in the performing arts, including drama, music, dance, etc.

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
Deadline: May 2, 2013 Award: $3,000
Applicants must be pursuing a career in the visual arts.

NURSE Corps Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 2, 2013 Award: varies
Applicants must be enrolled in a professional nursing degree program.

Dish Systems Essay Scholarship
Deadline: May 3, 2013 Award: $1,000
Applicants must submit an essay about one of four given topics related to media, censorship, or the internet.

The Greek Tweak Annual Scholarship
Deadline: May 10, 2013 Award: $1,500
Applicants must be active members of a Greek-lettered organization.

Educate It Forward ELL Hispanic Heritage Scholarship
Deadline: May 14, 2013 Award: $1,000
Applicants must be ELL students of Hispanic descent.

National Collegiate Cancer Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2013 Award: $1,000
Applicants must be cancer survivors or current cancer patients.

Samsung High School Student Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 15, 2013 Award: $1,000
Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to technology and the future.

ThanksUSA Scholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2013 Award: $3,000
Applicants must be dependents or spouses of US military service personnel.

Heinlein Society Scholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2013 Award: $500
Applicants must be majoring in engineering, math, physical science, or science fiction as literature.

Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contest
Deadline: May 15, 2013 Award: $250 – $1,000
Applicants must submit an essay about a topic related to Jane Austen’s “Pride & Prejudice.”

Levitt Comninos Carlotti Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2013 Award: $1,000 – $4,000
Applicants must have a terminally ill or deceased parent.

FMAA Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 24, 2013 Award: $1,000
Applicants must submit a short video explaining what the American flag means to them.

I’m First Scholarship
Deadline: May 24, 2013 Award: $2,000
Applicants must be first-generation college students.

Design-A-Sign Scholarship Contest
Deadline: May 24, 2013 Award: $100 – $1,000
Applicants must create a sign that represents their dreams and goals.

B. Davis Scholarship
Deadline: May 27, 2013 Award: $1,000
Applicants must submit an essay on a topic related to societal issues.

1800wheelchair.com Scholarship
Deadline: May 30, 2013 Award: $500
Applicants must submit a poem on the theme of overcoming a personal challenge.

AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: $2,500
Applicants must use a manual or electric wheelchair or mobility scooter.

A Voice for Animals Contest
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: $200 – $750
Applicants must have participated in projects that promote the humane treatment of animals.

MyBookBuyer.com Textbooks for a Year Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: $250 – $1,250
Applicants must submit an essay about an author they greatly admire.

Yes! Grace Rocks, Inc. Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: $500
Applicants must be majoring in speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, special education, or nursing.

“Launch Your Dreams” Scholarship Competition
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: $2,500
Applicants must be a US veteran or the spouse or children of a US veteran.

Chely Wright LIKE ME Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: $1,250
Applicants must have actively advocated for LGBT issues.

Abercrombie & Fitch Future Leaders Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: $1,000
Applicants must be pursuing a degree in business.

Fraser Institute Essay Contest
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: $500 – $1,000
Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to the “war on drugs.”

Samsung Superhero Competition
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: $500
Applicants must portray a historical character in a digital video.

PBA/NCA Minerva Beauty Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: $1,000
Applicants must be enrolled in a cosmetology program.

Art Renewal Center Scholarship Competition
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: varies
Applicants must be pursuing a career as an artist.

Kevin Dare “Life…Back on Track” Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: varies
Applicants must be student athletes who have suffered a debilitating injury or illness.

Out of the Easy College Scholarship Essay Contest
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: $5,000
Applicants must submit an essay in response to a Charles Dickens quote.

Power Poetry “Slam What You Will” Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Award: $1,000
Applicants must submit an original poem.

Want even more? Cappex has literally thousands of scholarships waiting for you! Log in to check them out. Don’t have a profile yet? It’s free and super easy to get started!

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Secrets to Scholarship Success: Boost Your Chances

acerny — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:06:44 +0000

More than $2 billion in private scholarships is given to smart, hardworking students such as yourself. But sometimes hard to stand out in a pool of thousands of other students. Unfortunately only 1 out of 13 students wins an outside scholarship. On top of competition, there are also fraudsters out there looking to get some money from you by charging application or processing fees. That’s so wrong! We want you to have the best possible chance, so we’ve gathered some tips from scholarship judges, fraud investigators, and previous winners to help boost your chances of winning that moolah.

Don’t enter any contest or scholarship that requires you to pay money.

At Cappex, we don’t list scholarships that require you to pay to apply or a credit card number to “hold” it, because we think it’s wrong! Legitimate scholarships never do this, according to Scholarship America, and we agree. Many applications require proof of financial need, but there’s no need for them to have bank account or credit card information.

Don’t copy previous winners.

In a pool of hundreds or even thousands of applicants, your goal is to stand out from the crowd, not blend in. Use that creativity and don’t copy others. Too many entrants in the $3,000 Duck-brand contest to make prom outfits from duct tape simply tweak the designs of previous winners, says Bethany Schmotzer, a Duck Products executive. Winners will be those who think outside of the box!

Follow instructions and do a spell check.

Applications with horrible spelling and grammar mistakes are going to end up in the trash, as are those that don’t follow instructions. Judges in the OP Loftbed essay contest say they discard about 60% of entries for not following contest rules and ditch 50% of those for bad spelling and grammar. Spend a few minutes making sure your application is clean and clear…or ask your mom proofread it for you.

Zig where the competition will zag.

On standard essay questions, there are going to be standard or “canned answers.” Lesley Wainwright, who won one of the prestigious Coca-Cola Scholars Foundations scholarships in 1994 and has judged for the $20,000 top prize, had to answer the question, “If you could go back in history, what one thing would you change?” She guessed that everyone else would write about saving Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. or John F. Kennedy or abolishing slavery. So instead, she wrote about something she just studied: she’d prevent the burning of the library in ancient Alexandria. By not choosing something conventional, she stood out from the masses.

Moral of the story: be creative, be yourself. Make sure you submit something that you are proud of and your chances will increase tenfold!

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8 Scholarships for Athletes You Can Apply for Now

acerny — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:10:54 +0000

There’s nothing better than winning a scholarship that recognizes your effort in an activity that you’re passionate about – extracurriculars like sports continue to remain popular among students of all ages. Contrary to what many believe, athletic activities aren’t only about the wins; most importantly they encourage teamwork and cooperation, persistence, patience, and leadership skills. These are skills that carry over to high school, college, and beyond, so that’s a fact worth conveying in you scholarship applications! Here are a few scholarships that will get you started:

1. Positive Coaching Alliance Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Program – Chicago, New York, North Texas, Houston, Boston, San Francisco Bay/Sacramento Area, Washington DC Area

Award: $2,000 Deadline: May 31
For college-bound student athletes who are currently high school juniors.

2. Lou & Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship

Award: Varies Deadline: May 31
For students officially enrolled in as college sophomores or higher with at least one full academic year remaining. Students must plan to pursue a career in electronic journalism.

3. Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship

Award: $2,500 Deadline: April 6
For Miami, Florida-area high school seniors who not only participate in a sport, but excel in academics and community service.

4. American Legion Baseball Scholarship

Award: Varies Deadline: July 15
For high school baseball players who are part of a team affiliated with an American Legion Post.

5. Bill Dickey Scholarship

Award: $1000-$3,000 Deadline: April 30
For high school seniors who participate in golf and community service activities.

6. Billy Welu Bowling Scholarship

Award: $1,000 Deadline: May 31
For students who compete in the sport of bowling.

7. AAU Karate Scholarship

Award: $1,000 Deadline: May 3
For students who have participated in AAU Karate for a minimum of four years.

8. SHUT UP & SWEAT Athletic Gear Student Athlete Annual Scholarship

Award: $2,000 Deadline: August 1
For graduating high school seniors who are student athletes.

And that’s not all. On Cappex you’ll find many more scholarships like these, especially local scholarship opportunities for students in various activities like track and field, football, baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, and much more. Be sure to indicate your athletic activities in your profile and happy scholarship searching!

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24 Scholarships with April Deadlines

acerny — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:53:44 +0000

Take advantage of your spring break and apply for a few of these scholarships expiring in April!

Davis Putter Scholarship

Award: $1,000 – $10,000 Deadline: April 1
Applicants must be active in movements for social and/or economic justice.

Swackhamer Disarmament Video Contest

Award: $100 – $1,000 Deadline: April 1
Applicants must create a video that addresses a given topic related to nuclear weapons.

Friends of Hampton Roads Scholarship

Award: $2,000 Deadline: April 1
Applicants must be of African American heritage.

Project Yellow Light Hunter Garner Scholarship

Award: $1,000 – $5,000 Deadline: April 1
Applicants must create a video designed to motivate, persuade, and encourage teens to not text while driving.

Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship

Award: Varies Deadline: April 1
Applicants must be from a low-income household.

Virtual Business Scholarship

Award: $2,000 Deadline: April 1
Applicants must be prospective business, marketing, or personal finance majors.

CleanEdison Annual Essay Contest

Award: $500 Deadline: April 1
Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to clean energy.

AFSA High School Senior Scholarship Contest

Award: $2,000 Deadline: April 3
Applicants must read an essay about automatic fire sprinklers and then take an online test about it.

John Lennon Scholarship

Award: $5,000 – $10,000 Deadline: April 5
Applicants must submit an original song with lyrics they have written.

StraightForward Media Nursing School Scholarship

Award: $500 Deadline: April 14
Applicants must be pursuing a postsecondary education in nursing.

American Foreign Service Association National High School Essay Contest

Award: $2,500 Deadline: April 15
Applicants must write an essay on a given topic related to the Foreign Service.

College JumpStart Scholarship

Award: $250 – $1,500 Deadline: April 15
Applicants must be committed to using education to better their lives and those of their family and/or community.

AMVETS National Scholarship Program for High School Seniors

Award: $1,000 Deadline: April 15
Applicants must be children or grandchildren of US veterans.

Kelsey Harris Writing Scholarship

Award: $1,000 Deadline: April 15
Applicants must be pursuing a career in writing.

Charles R. Ullman & Associates Scholarship Essay Contest

Award: $1,500 – $3,500 Deadline: April 15
Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to marital domestic violence or marital communication issues and divorce.

ACE Foundation Scholarship

Award: Varies Deadline: April 16
Applicants must be accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship

Award: $1,000 – $5,000 Deadline: April 16
Applicants must be Latino students with a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities.

Pearson Prize for Higher Education

Award: $1,000 Deadline: April 19
Applicants must have demonstrated leadership in community service.

Create Real Impact Contest

Award: $500 – $1,500 Deadline: April 20
Applicants must create an original work showcasing the problem of reckless and distracted driving.

Hark’s Scholarship

Award: $1,000 Deadline: April 20
Applicants must choose and answer one of three given questions related to digital media and the web.

Great Minds in STEM / HENAAC Scholars Program

Award: $500 – $10,000 Deadline: April 30
Applicants must be of Hispanic origin and major in science, technology, engineering, or math.

M. A. Lee Scholarship Fund

Award: Varies Deadline: April 30
Applicants must be entering a four-year college or university.

Pretty Amazing Scholarship Contest

Award: $10,000 Deadline: April 30
Applicants must be young women and they must submit an essay on what makes them amazing people.

Americanism Educational Leaders Essay Contest

Award: $1,000 – $3,000 Deadline: April 30
Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic.

Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,000 Deadline: April 30
Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to leadership.

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What to Check before Submitting Your Scholarship Application

acerny — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:51:41 +0000

You’ve finally finished that scholarship application. PFEW! Now you’re ready to submit it. But wait! Make sure you double check all of these important things before submitting your application.

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Follow the Instructions

One of the most important things to check before submitting your application is to make sure that you’ve followed the application instructions to the letter. Did you include all the required elements? Did you keep your essay under the word limit? When you follow the instructions, not only does it speak highly of you to the scholarship committee, it also automatically gives you a leg up over any other applicants who may not have followed the instructions. Many scholarship committees even go so far as to disqualify any applicants who don’t follow the instructions.

Final Presentation

Make sure that the appearance of your application represents you well. Thoroughly proofread everything you wrote and check for any errors. If any part of your application was handwritten, go over it again to ensure it is completely legible. If you’re submitting a paper application, make sure your pages are clean and neatly organized. Unless specifically requested, don’t use any special presentation materials, such as report binders or folders; these can make it difficult for the scholarship committee. Let the quality of the content in your application speak for itself without any bells and whistles.

Addresses

Before sealing your application, ensure that the address you are sending your application to is not only the correct one, but is correctly and clearly written. Scholarship committees usually specify an address to send your application materials to, and it’s not always the same address that’s listed in the Contact Us section of their website. If sending your materials electronically, take care to spell the email address correctly, or your application could end up somewhere in cyberspace instead of in the inbox of the scholarship committee.

Deadlines

Finally, make sure your application will arrive with plenty of time before the deadline. Sometimes scholarship committees require your application to be postmarked by the deadline date and other times they require your application to be received by the deadline date. Whatever the case may be, ensure your application will arrive on time. You don’t want all your hard work to go to waste!

After you’ve sent off your application, pat yourself on the back for a job well done! If you follow this checklist, you can be confident about every scholarship application you submit.

Looking for more scholarships to apply for? We’ve got thousands of them here at Cappex!

27 Scholarships with March Deadlines

acerny — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:32:22 +0000

In case you haven’t noticed, you’re right in the middle of the busy Scholarship Season! There are tons of scholarships open for you to apply for now. So get a move on it and submit your applications for these scholarships that expire in March. Perhaps you’ll get lucky and win a few!

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Visine Students with Vision Scholarship

Deadline: March 1 Award: $5,000
Applicants must have a clear vision or goal and must be able to communicate it through an essay or video presentation.

Anne Frank Outstanding Scholarship Award

Deadline: March 1 Award: $10,000
Applicants must be community leaders.

Bluewolf Technology Scholarship

Deadline: March 1 Award: Varies
Applicants must show an outstanding aptitude and passion for technology.

Religious Liberty Essay Contest

Deadline: March 1 Award: $250 – $2,000
Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic about religion.

National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Scholarship

Deadline: March 1 Award: $3,500
Applicants must have an outstanding academic record and demonstrate an aptitude for college work.

Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarships

Deadline: March 1 Award: $1,000
Applicants must be African-Americans; both men and women are eligible.

Annual Kaplun Essay Contest

Deadline: March 1 Award: $750 – $1,800
Applicants must write an essay addressing a question related to religion.

A Nurse I Am Scholarship

Deadline: March 1 Award: $2,000
Applicants must be nursing majors.

Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards

Deadline: March 1 Award: $720 – $2,000
Applicants must create a print or broadcast/video entry that promotes safe driving among teens.

Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship

Deadline: March 1 Award: $250 – $500
Applicants must have demonstrated leadership and personal initiative in activities involving peace, social justice, nuclear disarmament, and/or conflict resolution.

Glenn Miller Scholarship Competition

Deadline: March 1 Award: $1,000 – $4,000
Applicants must be instrumentalists or vocalists.

EngineerGirl Essay Contest

Deadline: March 1 Award: $100 – $500
Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to engineering as it relates to modern medicine. Both men and women are eligible.

Gilbraitti Scholarship

Deadline: March 1 Award: $500
Applicants must submit an essay addressing the question, “If you could attend any college or university in the world, what school would you choose and why?”

Frame My Future Scholarship Contest

Deadline: March 5 Award: $1,000
Applicants must create an original entry piece that reflects the given topic, “How I frame my future.”

Alexander Hamilton Friends Association Scholarship Award

Deadline: March 6 Award: $500
Applicants must show a strong record of community service, show a strong commitment to academic studies, and demonstrate financial/personal need.

Tzu Chi Scholars

Deadline: March 9 Award: $1,000
Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Hays C. Kirby Scholarship Contest

Deadline: March 10 Award: $500 – $5,000
Applicants must submit an essay on the topic, “Is my country proud of me?”

Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 15 Award: $1,000 – $10,000
Applicants must have done volunteer work that goes beyond what is expected of someone their age. Open to students ages 6 to 18.

Louie Family Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: March 15 Award: $4,000
Applicants must demonstrate outstanding personal achievements, academic merit, leadership qualities, and/or community service.

Olive Garden Pasta Tales Essay Contest

Deadline: March 22 Award: $500 – $2,500
Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic.

Shire ADHD Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 27 Award: $2,000
Applicants must have been diagnosed with ADHD.

Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship

Deadline: March 30 Award: $500
Applicants must submit two short essays: one related to travel, and the other explaining why they deserve the scholarship.

Go Daddy.ME Scholarship

Deadline: March 30 Award: $10,000
Applicants must meet specified academic criteria.

DLG Viral Video Scholarship Contest

Deadline: March 31 Award: $500 – $2,000
Applicants must submit an original public service announcement on the topic of public safety.

LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 31 Award: $2,000 – $15,000
Applicants must have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian.

American Academy of Chefs High School Student Scholarships

Deadline: March 31 Award: Varies
Applicants must be majoring in culinary or pastry arts.

Humanist Essay Contest

Deadline: March 31 Award: $1,000
Applicants must submit a research-based essay on a topic suitable for publication in the Humanist magazine.

Don’t forget to check out your scholarship matches on Cappex.com, and be sure to click the “Get More Matches” button so you can unlock even more opportunities! We update scholarship information every week, so check back often. Best of luck!

21 Scholarships with February Deadlines

acerny — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:00:10 +0000

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Wouldn’t you just love to get a scholarship for Valentine’s Day? With this list of scholarships expiring in February, you just might!

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

Deadline: February 1 Award: $2,000
Applicants must be ambitious and motivated, as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work activities.

Darin C. Banks Foundation Scholarship Competition

Deadline: February 1 Award: $1,000
Applicants must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher.

National Peace Essay Contest

Deadline: February 1 Award: $1,000 – $10,000
Applicants must submit an essay on the topic of “Gender, War, and Peacebuilding.”

Microsoft Scholarship Program

Deadline: February 1 Award: varies
Applicants must be majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline.

Harry S. Truman Scholarship

Deadline: February 5 Award: $30,000
Applicants must have an interest in public service, education, the non-profit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector.

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Deadline: February 6 Award: $10,000 – $50,000
Applicants must have completed a significant piece of work that falls into the category of science, technology, engineering, math, literature, music, philosophy, or outside the box.

Courageous Persuaders Scholarship

Deadline: February 12 Award: $250 – $3,000
Applicants must create a TV commercial to warn middle school students about the dangers of underage drinking.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award

Deadline: February 15 Award: $7,500
Applicants must be minority students.

AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship

Deadline: February 15 Award: $250 – $5,000
Applicants must write an autobiographical essay related to Alzheimer’s disease.

ChairScholars National Scholarship Program

Deadline: February 15 Award: $1,000 – $5,000
Applicants must be severely physically challenged.

Best Buy Scholarship Program

Deadline: February 15 Award: $1,000
Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Richie’s Spirit Scholarship

Deadline: February 15 Award: $1,000
Applicants must have taken challenging courses during their high school career and demonstrated strong leadership roles within the community.

Queer Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: February 15 Award: $1,000
Applicants must be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender or a friend/ally of someone who is.

Chefs4Students.org Culinary Grant/Scholarship

Deadline: February 15 Award: $1,000
Applicants must be majoring in a major related to the food industry.

Google Lime Scholarship Program

Deadline: February 18 Award: $5,000 – $10,000
Applicants must have a disability and be studying computer science or computer engineering.

The Christophers’ Poster Contest

Deadline: February 18 Award: $100 – $1,000
Applicants must create an original poster interpreting the theme, “You Can Make a Difference.”

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship

Deadline: February 20 Award: $5,000
Applicants must be vegetarians who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities.

Optimist International Essay Contest Scholarships

Deadline: February 28 Award: $2,500
Applicants must write an essay about how they can help their friends realize their value.

100 Black Men of America Future Leader Scholarship Program

Deadline: February 28 Award: $1,000 – $2,000
Applicants must have completed at least 50 hours of active community service within the past year.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

Deadline: February 28 Award: $2,000 – $25,000
Applicants must be majoring in a major related to engineering, technology, design, or business.

Lowe’s Scholarship

Deadline: February 28 Award: $2,500
Applicants must demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service, and/or work experience.

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17 Scholarships with January Deadlines

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For a lot of us, it’s getting to be that time of year when all we want to do is sit inside and cozy up underneath a fuzzy blanket with a cup of hot cocoa. Why not take advantage of that time and apply for some scholarships?! Our team has put together a lovely list of scholarships that are expiring in January. Check ‘em out below!