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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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.

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Tis the season to apply for scholarships!

Many students have very full plates this time of year, and I’m not just talking about food! They’re juggling everything from college applications and finals to holiday shopping and gatherings. If you are one of these students, don’t let this busy season get the better of your scholarship search. There are a lot of scholarships expiring in December. Set aside some time to apply for some of these great opportunities and you just might get the amazing gift of money for college!

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Award

Deadline: December 7      Award: $1,000 – $15,000
Requirements: High school senior

HSF/General College Scholarship Program

Deadline: December 15      Award: $1,000 – $5,000
Requirements: high school senior or college student, Hispanic heritage, 3.0 GPA

MyBookBuyer.com Textbooks for a Year Scholarship

Deadline: December 15      Award: $250 – $1,250
Requirements: college student, 18 years of age or older

Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship

Deadline: December 15      Award: $5,000
Requirements: high school senior or college freshman, 25 years of age or younger

Search Scholarship of Las Vegas

Deadline: December 15      Award: $500
Requirements: between the ages of 15 and 24

ScholarshipPoints.com Scholarships

Deadline: December 15      Award: $500 – $10,000
Requirements: join ScholarshipPoints.com for free

Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship

Deadline: December 20      Award: $1,000 – $5,000
Requirements: high school senior, 21 years of age or younger, 2.7 GPA, live in a RMHC Chapter geographic area

JUST POETRY!!! Scholarship Awards

Deadline: December 31      Award: $100 – $500
Requirements: high school student

Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway

Deadline: December 31      Award: $2,500 – $100,000
Requirements: between the ages of 18 and 24

Anne Ford Scholarship

Deadline: December 31      Award: $2,500
Requirements: high school senior, 3.0 GPA, financial need, learning disability

Big Dig Scholarship

Deadline: December 31      Award: $3,000
Requirements: high school senior, college freshman, or college sophomore

Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship

Deadline: December 31      Award: $5,000
Requirements: college student, pursuing a career in the medical field

Cappex also offers a whole bunch of scholarships with December 31 deadlines, so make sure your Cappex profile is updated and apply for as many of them as you can before the end of the month! If you don’t have a Cappex account yet, don’t worry – it’s super easy. Click here to get started for free.

Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Deadline: November 1
Award: $1,000 – $30,000
Applicants must submit an essay and a recording on a topic related to the U.S. Constitution.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards from Prudential Financial
Deadline: November 6
Award: $1,000 – $5,000
Applicants must have made a difference through volunteering over the past year.

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Student Essay Contest & Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Student Video Contest from the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
Deadline: November 9
Award: $50 – $100
Applicants must submit an essay or a video that expresses their thoughts about speaking up against violence, doing the right thing, and making a difference.

First Freedom Student Competition from the First Freedom Center
Deadline: November 12
Award: $2,500
Applicants must submit an essay or video production that examines the history and current-day relevance of religious freedom.

Intel Science Talent Search from the Society for Science & the Public
Deadline: November 14
Award: $1,000 – $100,000
Applicants must present a full scientific report about research of their choosing.

PBA/NCA Sally Beauty Scholarship from the Professional Beauty Association and the National Cosmetology Association
Deadline: November 15
Award: $1,000
Applicants must plan to enter the cosmetology profession.

James Alan Cox Foundation Scholarship from the James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Journalists
Deadline: November 15
Award: $2,500
Applicants must be student photographers.

American Association on Health and Disability Scholarship from the American Association on Health and Disability
Deadline: November 15
Award: varies
Applicants must have a documented disability.

Scholarship Slam from Power Poetry
Deadline: November 19
Award: $1,000
Applicants must enjoy writing poetry and have a passion for advocacy.

Young Patriots Essay Contest from the National Center for Policy Analysis
Deadline: November 23
Award: $2,000 – $5,000
Applicants must submit an essay on a topic related to government.

FIRE’s Freedom in Academia Essay Contest Scholarships from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
Deadline: November 25
Award: $500 – $10,000
Applicants must submit an essay on a topic related to free speech.

Samsung Superhero Competition from Samsung Techwin America
Deadline: November 30
Award: $500
Applicants must portray a historical character in a digital video.

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