Scholarships in United States

Lesson Learned Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: November 30

Applicant must be a college student in the United States. A 500-word response to the following question is required: What's the biggest life lesson you've learned during your college career so far?

 

Mid-State Chapter of the Minnesota Society of CPA's Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman who is majoring in accounting. Applicant must be from one of the following cities in Minnesota: Detroit lakes, Bemidji, Fergus Falls, Alexandria Brainerd, Theif River Falls, Hutchinson, or Litchfield.

 

Earl Hvidsten Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a graduate of Stephen High School in Minnesota.

 

Minn-Dak Growers Association Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a junior who is a resident of Minnesota or North Dakota who is majoring in agriculture. Financial need is required.

 

Harris A. Peterson Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a sophomore, junior, or senior student who is a resident of North Dakota or Minnesota and is majoring in agriculture.

 

Creative Writing Scholarship - College

Award: $2,500, Deadline: December 1; May 1

Applicant must be a United States citizen who is an undergraduate student attending any junior college, college, or university in the U.S. A 250- to 300-word review of either of the sponsor's two children's stories ('Longfellow and The Deep and Hidden Woods' or 'A Very Extra-Ordinary Place') is required. Selection based upon originality, creativity, and the proper use of punctuation and grammar. Review must be posted to Amazon.com and on a minimum of two social media sites under the applicant's name.

 

American Indian Education (Salt Lands) Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a Minnesota resident who is of Native American descent. Proof of Native American descent is required.

 

Marshall County Crop Improvement Association Scholarship

Award: $200, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a resident of Marshall County who graduated in the top half of their secondary school class and is now a full-time student enrolled in a program with emphasis in agronomy. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Carl & Lorraine Hord Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a student from a high school in Kittson County who is pursuing a degree in agriculture. Selection based upon academic accomplishments and leadership potential. High school rank, GPA, and ACT scores will also be considered.

 

East Polk County Fair Board Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming student from Polk County; preference will be given to students from the 16 townships of East Polk County. Minimum 2.0 GPA required.

 

F. T. Bear Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman or returning second year student who is from Hallock, Lancaster, or Stephen-Argyle, MN; or Drayton, North Dakota area. Priority consideration will be given to students who demonstrate need.

 

Gerald Hoefer Memorial Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a full-time student who is studying animal agriculture with a minimum 2.0 high school GPA. Preference given to first year students from the following counties: Kittson, Roseau, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Clearwater, Mahnomen, and Norman.

 

Colorado Ski Authority Annual Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must be enrolled in a Colorado university, college, community college or junior college who is in good academic standing. Sponsor is looking for an applicant who exemplifies their spirit, combining creativity, intelligence, drive, and responsibility.

 

Creative Writing Scholarship - High School

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 1; May 1

Applicant must be a United States citizen who is a high school student in the U.S. A 250- to 300-word review of either of the sponsor's two children's stories ('Longfellow and The Deep and Hidden Woods' or 'A Very Extra-Ordinary Place') is required. Selection based upon originality, creativity, and the proper use of punctuation and grammar. Review must be posted to Amazon.com and on a minimum of two social media sites under the applicant's name.

 

William J. Lechel II Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 15

Applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in the United States. Applicant must be interested in mosquito control who plans to study natural science or a related field.

 

Therapy Professionals Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must demonstrate an interest in physical, massage, recreational, or occupational therapy or psychology professions and be interested in attending a related undergraduate, graduate, or accredited training program at an accredited institution in the United States. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Dietspotlight.com Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a legal resident of the U.S. who is currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university. Essay describing the applicant's vision of the advancements that could be made over the next 10 years to combat childhood obesity is required.

 

Aaron Seever Sales Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: September 30; January 31

Applicant must be a current undergraduate student who has a proven record of high quality sales and ambition.

 

Energy Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 31

Applicant must be a full-time college student enrolled at a two- or four-year university. Essay between 600 and 800 words regarding the following questions required: What steps has your current school taken with green initiatives? What additional initiatives would you recommend to satisfy both objectives?

 

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Degrees - Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing an associates or bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: computer forensics, corrections, criminal justice, forensic psychology, homeland security, law enforcement, and sociology with law/criminal emphasis.

 

Liberal Arts and General Studies Degrees - Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing an associates or bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: consumer sciences, cultural studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, geography, history, leisure studies, military studies, philosophy, political science, religious studies, social science, or social services.

 

Drive to Learn Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a high school senior or a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. A 750 to 1,000 word response to one of the prompts about learning to drive on the sponsor's site is required.

 

Legal Leaders Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: July 15

Applicant must be a United States citizen who is a high school senior or current full-time undergraduate student who plans to pursue a degree in one of the following areas: pre-law, paralegal studies, or working towards their juris doctorate in any concentration of the law. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

General Scholarship for Higher Learning

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be majoring in a travel or tourism-related field.

 

Internet Marketing Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 30

Applicant must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education who is on the path to a business or marketing career that will involve online marketing. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Fly High Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be an American or Canadian citizen who is currently enrolled in a Canadian or American university. Minimum 3.0 GPA and 500 to 1,000 word essay about a travel related experience or topic required.

 

HTR Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 15; May 15

Applicant must be a college student who is studying in IT or related fields. A short essay regarding what the applicant will do with their degree is required.

 

AmericanMuscle Student Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: October 15; June 15

Applicant must be a high school student who plans to pursue or a full-time student pursuing an automotive major at a United States college or technical institute. A 700- to 1,500-word essay on the following topic is required: How do you plan to use your automotive education to change the custom car industry for the better?

 

Book Marketing Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 13

Applicant must be a high school senior or college/university student in the United States. A 1,500-word essay on the art of persuasive writing is required.

 

College Scholarship Program

Award: $500, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a prospective or current college student who is pursuing a technology degree or related program. Essay on one of the topics found on sponsor's site is required.