Scholarships in United States

PBA Minerva Beauty Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited cosmetology program in the U.S and completed at least one semester. Minimum 3.0 GPA, letter of recommendation, and one page essay required on this topic: Why are you pursuing a cosmetology degree and how will you use this degree to better the lives of others?

 

Out of The Easy Writing Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a high school senior. Essay required in reference to the following Charles Dickens' David Copperfield quote "Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show".

 

Krylon Clear Choice Art Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be a high school senior, college freshmen, or college sophomore in the U.S. or Canada and enrolled in a visual arts program. Portfolio, personal statement, letter of recommendation, and copy of a transcript required.

 

d'Oliveira & Associates College Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: July 30

Applicant must be a high school senior or full-time college student who plans to or is currently pursuing a degree/certification in law school, paralegal studies, legal assistant studies, court reporting, or any other law-related field from a community college, technical school, or business school in the United States. A 500-word essay persuading young people on the dangers of drinking and driving is required.

 

$14,000 MBA Scholarship

Award: $14,000, Deadline: July 31 (fall); October 31 (spring)

Applicant must be a United States resident who has a bachelor's degree (applicants without a business undergraduate degree are required to take 16 courses to complete their program) and enroll in a minimum of 12 credit units per semester. Minimum 3.0 GPA, two letters of recommendation, personal essay, and resume are required.

 

$10,500 MBA Scholarship

Award: $10,500, Deadline: July 31 (fall); October 31 (spring)

Applicant must be a United States resident who has a bachelor's degree and enroll in a minimum of 12 credit units per semester. Minimum 3.0 GPA, two letters of recommendation, personal essay, and resume are required.

 

Le Petit Scholarship

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

Applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in the United States. A 500-word essay regarding a military leader or military victory is required.

 

Creative Design Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is a graduating high school senior of a full-time college freshman, sophomore, or junior. Applicant must be a future graphic designer who creates a creative concept developed around Sunoco's high quality fuels for their retail POP.

 

Digital Marketing Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is a graduating high school senior of a full-time college freshman, sophomore, or junior. Applicant must be a future digital marketer who can create a digital marketing campaign that could be implemented for the APlus convenience store brand.

 

Farzad Family Law Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must be a pre-law or law student who is currently admitted to and attending an undergraduate degree program at an accredited American university or college or are admitted to and attending a state-accredited law school. Essay on the following question is required: Should the right to marry for same sex couples become a federal constitutional right by amendment to the United States Constitution or remain a State issue?

 

Joye Law Firm Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in South Carolina who plans to attend a four-year institution in the fall. Essay on drinking and driving is required. Selection based upon written essays, school activities, positions of leadership, special honors and awards, community involvement, academic performance, and professional pursuits.

 

MySolo401K.net Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student in the United States. Essay on the following topic is required: What are the benefits of using funds in your 401k, IRA or other retirement account to finance your business or franchise?

 

FilterBuy.com Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college in the U.S. Essay on everyday tips that can be implemented to reduce individual contribution to green house gas emission is required.

 

The Ornament Shop Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or current college/university student in the United States. Minimum 3.0 GPA and essay on the following question are required: If you were currently in the United States Congress, what would you suggest to eliminate the deadlock we have seen in recent years brought on by one party or another defeating proposed legislation simply on party lines and not related to the benefit of the bill or the general population?

 

Solutionreach Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: August 18

Applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United states with a minimum of nine credits. Minimum 3.0 GPA and essay on the following are required: Describe how communication technology will improve patient-centered care in the coming years and why it is critical for the future of healthcare. No requirements for major.

 

Brad's Deals Scholarship Competition

Award: $2,000, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and high school senior or undergraduate student who is 18 years of age or older. Minimum 3.0 GPA and essay required. Not open to residents of Rhode Island or Tennessee.

 

My Visa Source Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: July 30

Applicant must be a United States or Canadian citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a U.S. or Canadian university this fall. Minimum 3.0 GPA and essay regarding Canadian immigration are required.

 

Elkus, Sisson & Rosenstein, P.C. Academic Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 1

Applicant must be a high school senior or undergraduate student with a parent who is a law enforcement official and/or going to school to become a law enforcement official. Essay required.

 

The Randy Pausch Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student or graduate student attending an accredited university in the U.S pursuing a degree related to the developing of interactive entertainment. Some examples include art, animation, programming, game design, and sound design majors. Minimum 3.3 GPA, two page letter, and two letters of recommendation required.

 

Mark Beaumont Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate or graduate student in the U.S. pursuing a degree specializing in the business of interactive entertainment. Some examples of majors include executive leadership, law, marketing, and business development in the video game industry. Minimum 3.3 GPA, two page letter, and two letters of recommendation required.

 

Jessica Karrat Dance Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen attending a college, dance school, or university with a passion for dance. Cover letter, essay, and outline of proposed training required. Letters of recommendation and supporting materials are optional.

 

Campbell Family Scholarship

Award: $8,500, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a high school senior or college student pursuing a pet-related career. Minimum 2.75 GPA, essay, transcript, and two letters of recommendation required.

 

Mays Mission for the Handicapped Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen with a physical or mental disability who is enrolled full-time in a four-year program. Must have a score of at least 18 on the ACT or at least 870 on the SAT. Minimum 2.3 GPA required.

 

12 Keys Academic Essay Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1; October 1

Applicant must be a United States resident who will be enrolling in college courses in their next semester. Essay on one of the subjects listed on sponsor's website about drugs and alcohol is required.

 

Accounting or Finance Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: August 30

Applicant must be a legal U.S. resident currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited university or business school in the United States. Essay on the following questions is required: What compels you to study accounting, business and/or finance? What is your end goal, and how do you think you will make a difference in this field? Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest

Award: $500, Deadline: April 15; October 15

Applicant must be a United States resident who will be enrolling in post-secondary education in their next semester. Applicant must create a short video, under three minutes long, on one of the following topics: What it means to live in America; My first memory of a Mustang; How the auto industry changed America; What a Mustang teaches me about life; How a Mustang relates to your field of study. Award is open to all fields of study and is not exclusive to automotive or related degrees.

 

Presidential Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be in good academic standing and community service must be demonstrated. Award automatically determined by office of admissions. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Achievement Award

Award: $16,500, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must have superior academic records. Leadership and community service must be demonstrated.

 

Art Award

Award: $3,500, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must apply to University of Redlands by November 15 and submit samples of artwork.

 

Creative Writing Award

Award: $3,500, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must submit one of the following choices: Five poems, two short stories, a chapter from a novel, two personal essays, and/or three examples of literary journalism. Must apply by November 15 and indicate interest in award.