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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.

Check out even more scholarships at Cappex!

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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!

Sophia L. Gokey Scholarship Award

Deadline: January 2      Award: $1,000
Must have been challenged with a significant roadblock or setback.

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Deadline: January 5      Award: $500 – $10,000
Must write an essay on the topic of political courage.

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Deadline: January 9      Award: $10,000
Must be African American high school seniors.

Burger King Scholars Program

Deadline: January 10      Award: $1,000 – $25,000
Must be high school seniors with a 2.5 GPA.

GE – Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 10      Award: $10,000
Must demonstrate the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund Scholarship

Deadline: January 11      Award: $2,500 – $8,000
Must be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity.

Point Foundation Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 14      Award: $10,000
Must be involved in the LGBTQ community.

Dell Scholars Program

Deadline: January 15      Award: $20,000
Must have participated in an approved college readiness program.

Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 15      Award: $1,000 – $10,000
Must demonstrate leadership on behalf of the cause of freedom, American values, and constitutional principles.

Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: January 15      Award: $500 – $5,000
Must be planning careers of service to the United States in a local, state, or federal government.

BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship

Deadline: January 15      Award: $1,500
Must plan to major in engineering or a related science degree program.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Deadline: January 16      Award: $10,000
Must be minorities who meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest

Deadline: January 16      Award: $10,000
Must create and submit a photo, artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card.

Gulen Institute Youth Platform Essay Contest

Deadline: January 18      Award: $50 – $3,000
Must submit a research-based essay on a topic related to the theme, “Hospitality in the Global Village.”

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: January 18      Award: $1,000 – $10,000
Must be majoring in accounting, business administration, finance, or criminal justice.

National ACT High School Poster Contest

Deadline: January 21      Award: $1,000 – $5,000
Must create an original poster that encourages students to take the ACT test.

DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition

Deadline: January 31      Award: $200 – $5,000
Must submit an essay on a science-related topic.

Head on over to Cappex to discover even more scholarships that you could apply for. Good luck!

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.

Cappex has thousands more scholarships that you could qualify for. Check them out today!

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Dear College Seniors,

Congratulations on making it to your final year of college! You should be very proud of yourselves. This year is going to be great! You might be wondering what Cappex can still do for you – or will be able to do for you after graduation. Cappex is the place to find a college match, scholarship opportunities, and advice throughout your schooling. But what about… after college?

Have no fear, you fearless College Seniors! Cappex will not abandon you. There are tons of tools available to post-grads. For instance:

Internship Help

Cappex offers information on and tips for internships. While many students will have completed these during their college years, often times an internship is the best launch pad for your career. If you have your heart set on working in a specific company, they may hire interns first before looking at outside candidates.

Social Help

Yes, we know many of our words of wisdom are geared towards students. However, Cappex’s rules for using social media, setting goals, and finding a balance between life and work apply to people all over. Not just students in the midst of mid-term season. Also, there’s tips on filing taxes, a task at which many college graduates are new their first year out of school.

Graduate School Help

Some students apply to and attend grad school right out of college – but many take a year or two (or three!) to work and relax before diving back into the education pool. Cappex has tons of information on why to apply to graduate school and which graduate schools might suit you best. You found your college here, you might just find your grad school, too!

Scholarship Help

So, if you are thinking about graduate school, you know where to look for scholarships and all of the information you’ll need for financial aid. Hooray!

Job Help

Finding a job is not a piece of cake, but once you’ve got one there are other hurdles that may be intimidating to conquer. Cappex offers insight into relocating for a job and bad behavior for new employees. In addition, our interview tips are listed for summer jobs, but they can and should be applied to any job interview on which you go.

In this week’s episode, learn how to become a Rock Star in the Cappex Cap Challenge to get your very own Cappex cap! Take it away, Bobby:

Don’t forget: when you reach Rock Star status and receive your cap, be sure to take a photo of yourself sporting your new headwear and send us a Facebook message or post it to our wall so that we can add you to our Facebook Rock Star Wall of Fame!

SCHOLARSHIP SHOUT OUT:
24Seven Energy “Fuel Your Dreams” Scholarship
Deadline: Sept. 4, 2012
Click the following link to apply:
http://www.cappex.com/page/scholarships/details.jsp?scholarshipID=41139

1. “Fuel Your Dreams” Scholarship Competition
Deadline: September 4     Award: $1,000
This scholarship is administered by 24Seven Energy. For the essay, they want to know about your big dreams and how their scholarship would help you achieve them. They ask that you keep the essay brief: 250 words or less. Two scholarships will be awarded; however, the competition for this one is pretty steep, so make sure that little essay packs a big punch.

2. Ayn Rand “Atlas Shrugged” Essay Contest
Deadline: September 17     Award: $50 – $10,000
For this one, you’ll probably have to take a trip to the library or a virtual trip to Amazon.com to obtain a copy of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. This contest is administered by the Ayn Rand Institute, and they want you to read the aforementioned book and choose from a list of topics from their website to write an essay on. Yes, this requires a bit more work than usual, but the payoff is huge: the first-place prize is $10,000!

3. “Why My School Rocks” Contest
Deadline: September 17     Award: $300 – $800
This contest is administered by EnergizeStudents.org. For this contest, you need to write an essay about why your school is so great. Specifically, you must choose a main issue from a list of topics and then tell a real-life story about a successful program that was implemented in your school to help deal with that issue.

4. CoffeeForLess.com “Hit the Books” Scholarship
Deadline: September 30     Award: $500
CoffeeForLess.com administers this scholarship twice a year. To apply, you have to submit an essay about the importance of education in your life and how the scholarship would assist your goals. Love coffee? Get bonus points if you can find a creative way to incorporate your passion for coffee into your essay without losing sight of the primary topic.

5. Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
Deadline: September 30     Award: $500
This scholarship is also awarded twice a year. To apply, you’re required to submit two essays, each one no longer than 500 words. For the first essay, you must choose a city anywhere in the world that you think would benefit your future career, and explain why you think so. For the second essay, you simply need to explain why you think you deserve the scholarship. Be sure to follow the instructions on the application page for how they want your essays to be constructed.

Want more? Cappex has thousands and thousands of scholarships in our database to help you realize your educational dreams.

Scholarships Have to Be Paid Back Like Loans

The best thing about scholarships is that you don’t have to pay the money back! Unlike financial aid, this money is a gift. It’s free money. All you have to do is apply!

Scholarships Are Only Available For Freshmen

You might think that the end of high school is the time to apply for scholarships, and if you didn’t get one, you missed your chance. While scholarships aren’t discussed as often after high school, the truth is, you can get them at any time, even as a college student!

Scholarships Are Only For People Who Need Them

While there are numerous scholarships based on need, not all of them are. After all, there can be a variety of situations in which students who don’t qualify for financial aid but still need money for college. Scholarships are open to everyone with all different financial backgrounds.

Scholarships Are Only For Really Smart People

There are indeed many scholarships that are highly competitive and awarded based on high grade point averages and major accomplishments. But there are also scholarships available for students who do decently in school, and have done a fair share of interesting things, but wouldn’t call themselves the best. You don’t have to be the greatest at any particular field in order to receive a scholarship.

Scholarships Take Up Tons of Time

While there are scholarships that will require you to write page after page of essays over a series of weeks, not all scholarships are this complicated! There are some you can complete in a single afternoon. That’s not bad, considering it’s free money. If you use Cappex to search for scholarships, you’ll be given an estimate on how long they will take to complete!

Good Scholarships Are Hard to Find

During the days before the internet, if anyone can remember those days, perhaps scholarships weren’t so easy to find. Back then, students might have had to go to their guidance office or career center where they would pick up packets of information, half of which wasn’t applicable to them. Today, searching for scholarships is a simple task that can be done in a matter of minutes. Finding scholarships for which you’re eligible are only a few clicks away.

Scholarships Are Hard to Get

Some of the best scholarships are incredibly difficult to land, but many of them aren’t! Local scholarships for example will have fewer applicants than national scholarships, which will increase your chances! You can find out how steep the competition is when you use Cappex to find scholarships.

SHUT UP & SWEAT Athletic Gear Student Athlete Annual Scholarship
Deadline: August 1
Star athletes who graduated high school in June 2012 are eligible to be nominated for this scholarship. You must have a 3.0 GPA to be eligible. The person that nominates you is required to submit a 1- to 2-page letter explaining why you are an excellent candidate for this scholarship. Three students each will win a $2,000 scholarship.

Family Travel Forum Teen Travel Writing Scholarship
Deadline: August 1
Sign up with MyFamilyTravels.com and submit your travel story. Have a good vacation story? Now is the time to share it and potentially win a scholarship for it. Along with your written story, you must submit one photo, digital artwork, or video. This scholarship is open to students ages 13-18. Scholarships range from $200 to $1,000.

Americas Next Top Namer Scholarship
Deadline: August 15
Undergraduate students majoring in communications, English, linguistics, or marketing can apply for this scholarship. This scholarship offers you the chance to give names to a product. Like the iPhone’s Suri, you will be asked to develop and submit an essay about five brand name candidates for a intelligent personal digital assistant and academic navigator that works on your tablet, smartphone, or computer. The winner gets a $2,000 scholarship.

AFSA Second Chance Scholarship Contest
Deadline: August 22
Presented by the American Sprinkler Association, this scholarship is for undergraduate students attending a college/university or certified trade school in the United States. You must enroll or already be enrolled for the spring 2013 session. In order to enter this contest, you must take a ten-question, multiple-choice, open-book test about automatic fire sprinklers; for each question answered correctly, you receive one entry into the scholarship drawing. The award is $1,000.

JustJobs Scholarship Program
Deadline: August 31
This scholarship is for currently enrolled, full-time college undergraduate and graduate students. You must be from a school that is registered with the scholarship program. To apply, you must submit a short essay of 300-500 words responding to the following question: “How did you choose your major? What obstacles have you had to overcome and what will it mean to you to graduate with this degree?” Winners will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship.

Laws of Life Contest
Deadline: August 31
This contest is for recent high school grads enrolled in an accredited college or university for Fall 2012. To apply, you must create a written or video response to the following prompt: “How might you fulfill your purpose in the next five years? What guiding principles and goals will help you live according to your purpose in the next five years and beyond? If you keep your purpose in mind, where do you think you will find yourself in five years?” First place wins a $5,000 scholarship and a session with a professional purpose coach. Second place wins a $3,000 scholarship, and third place wins a $1,000 scholarship.

Find scholarships like these and thousands more on Cappex today!

A nursing career can be very rewarding. As a nurse, you will care for and educate patients and help enhance their quality of life. If you’re one of the many who are pursuing a nursing degree, check out these big money scholarships for nursing majors.

$1,000+

Cappex Nursing Majors Scholarship
Award: $1,000
This scholarship is administered by yours truly! To qualify, you simply must be a nursing major.

Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship
Award: $1,000
This scholarship, offered by the Daughters of the American Revolution, requires applicants to attend a school of nursing and demonstrate financial need.

Tafford Uniforms Nursing Scholarship Program
Award: $1,000
This scrub supplier offers two scholarships to students enrolled in a nursing degree program.

Lambda Pi Alpha Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship
Award: $1,500
This scholarship is for African Americans. To qualify, you must be an upper-level college student who is already enrolled as a nursing major.

$2,000+

A Nurse I Am Scholarship
Award: $2,000
To qualify, you must enroll in a specified nursing program. To apply, you must watch an educational documentary and then write an essay.

Greta James Nursing Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Yet another scholarship offered by a scrub supplier. If you are attending a nursing school, this scholarship is for you.

BestNursingDegree.com “Back to School” Nursing Scholarship
Award: $2,500
This website awards their scholarships to upper-level college and graduate students who are pursuing a nursing degree.

$5,000+

Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship
Award: $5,000
If you’re pursuing a course of study in a medical field, this medical supply company welcomes your application for their scholarship.

Nursing Economic$ Foundation Scholarship
Award: $5,000
If you are already a registered nurse and are pursuing graduate study in administration or management, then this scholarship is for you.

Tylenol Future Care Scholarship
Award: $5,000 – $10,000
Administered by one of the biggest sellers of pain medication in America, this scholarship is for those who are pursuing a career in the healthcare industry.

Winning any one of these scholarships will help make a big dent in the cost of your education, so start applying ASAP!

To browse through thousands of other scholarships to pay for college, check out Cappex!

The college resources available to LGBT students also include a growing abundance of scholarships, fellowships, and grants. The number of scholarships exclusively devoted to LGBT students has been on the rise throughout the past several years. Many national, regional, and local organizations have awarded outstanding students who identity as LGBT and LGBT allies who have been active advocates in promoting equal rights and acceptance of the LGBT community.  If you are an LGBT student or ally, consider applying to the following big money scholarship opportunities we have compiled, which are just a few of many. Don’t forget to also check with your local community organizations, college financial aid offices, counselors, and advisors to enhance your scholarship search.

Out to Protect Scholarship
Award: $1,000
This scholarship is for individuals who identify as LGBT or straight ally. To qualify, you must be pursuing a career in law enforcement.

William R. Johnson Scholarship
Award: $2,500
This scholarship is for LGBT students who are members of a United Church of Christ congregation and pursuing a course of study leading to ordained ministry.

Chely Wright LIKE ME Scholarship
Award: $1,250
This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who can show that they have actively advocated for LGBT issues.

Point Foundation Scholarship Program
Award: $10,000
This scholarship is open to college students who are involved in the LGBTQ community.  To qualify, you must demonstrate a strong academic performance, proven leadership skills, and a desire to make a difference in the world.

PFLAG National Scholarship
Award: $1,000 – $5,000
This scholarship is for LGBT or straight ally students who are entering their first year of college.

Kay Longcope Scholarship Award
Award: $3,000
This scholarship is is for LGBT individuals of color who are planning to pursue a career in journalism. To qualify, you must demonstrate an awareness of the issues facing the LGBT community and the importance of fair and accurate news coverage.

Jeremy D. Protas LGBT Patent Law Scholarship
Award: $1,000
This scholarship is for LBGT law students who are pursuing a career in intellectual property law. To apply, you must explain why you wish to pursue a career in patent law and how your background and/or life experience would improve diversity in the field of intellectual property law.

LEAGUE Foundation Scholarship
Award: $1,000 – $5,000
This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who self-identify as GLBT. To apply, you must complete two personal essays, two letters of recommendation, and a detailed list of community involvement.

Queer Foundation Scholarship
Award: $1,000
This scholarship is open to LGBT high school seniors and friends of people who are LGBT.

Find scholarships like these and tons more on Cappex!