There are thousands of scholarships out there. Below you will find many scholarships, most with general eligibility requirements. My goal is to share some lesser-known scholarships with my readers every Saturday.
Don’t wait. Apply for these great scholarships today! And, if you missed the last Scholarship Saturday, check it out. There are scholarships there that are still open! You can also find scholarships on my other scholarship lists, such as scholarships with requirements based on your state, major, grade level, ethnicity, or religion. And, lastly, check out my list of scholarships with September deadlines.
Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, you are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements.
Here are 25 scholarships for Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Ethical Torch Essay Scholarship
Sponsor: BBB Pacific Southwest
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: September 24, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students in grade 9-12 (graduating classes of 2025-2028) residing and enrolled in school in Greater Arizona. Applicant must submit an essay on a ethical issue that they faced and how they handled it.
Make Your Mark Contest
Sponsor: my529
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Contest is open to Utah students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Contestant must submit a bookmark design.
School Survey Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Sweepstakes is open to current high school students, high school alumni who graduated within the last four years, and the parents of those students or alumni. Individual must take a survey on a United States high school.
Shout It Out Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students 14 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are currently enrolled (or will enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education in the future. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.
Sprout Social UNCF Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Sprout Social | UNCF
Amount: $10,750.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to African American college seniors who exemplify strong leadership skills and demonstrate a career interest in computer science or software engineering.
The $1,000 SuperCollege Scholarship
Sponsor: SuperCollege.com
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to current high school seniors, college students, graduate school students and returning adult students who will enroll in a college or university. Applicant must fill out a short form.
Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship
Sponsor: Access Scholarships
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to high school, college, and graduate school students of all years who are U.S. residents, DACA and undocumented students, or international students currently studying in the U.S.
Unboxing Your Life Video Scholarship
Sponsor: Sttark
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens. Applicant must submit a video on the following prompt: “This Is Who I Am: Unboxing My Life.”
Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship
Sponsor: Zoetis Foundation | American Veterinary Medical Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled as a full-time student in good standing at an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology, veterinary nursing, or animal health technology program in the United States or Puerto Rico.
Waple & Houk Scholarship
Sponsor: Waple & Houk
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies, or students entering law school this fall. Applicant must be attending a U.S. institution and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on the area of law that interests them.
Wm. Wrigley Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Wm Wrigley Foundation | UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who are enrolled in a UNCF member school. Candidates for this scholarship should be majoring in Chemistry, Economics, Engineering (chemical, mechanical, or industrial), Marketing, Finance, Business, Accounting, or Computer Science.
Writers of the Future Contest
Sponsor: L. Ron Hubbard Library
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Description: Contest is open only to those who have not professionally published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories, in any medium.
ATE Ballistic Helmet Scholarships
Sponsor: Hard Head Veterans
Amount: $1,000 + ATE Ballistic Helmet
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students accepted or enrolled for full-time enrollment at an accredited two-year American institution who are seeking to become a police officer.
Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship
Sponsor: Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a HVACR training program at an accredited school. In addition to the general scholarship, there is a scholarship specifically for military veterans.
Deborah E. Trautman Future Nurse Leader Scholarship
Sponsor: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Amount: $3,500.00
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to graduate nursing students who aspire to leadership positions in academic nursing.
Disability Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited college or university. Applicant must have a disability diagnosis from any person qualified to make a diagnosis.
FX Storytelling Legacy Scholarship
Sponsor: The Walt Disney Company | UNCF
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Scholarships are to encourage and empower the next generation of fearless storytellers following legendary director and producer John Singleton’s footsteps by pursing career in film or television production, directing, or screenwriting. Applicant must be a college junior or senior.
Girls Impact the World Film Festival Scholarship
Sponsor: Connecther
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to middle school and high school students, as well as college undergraduates who are under the age of 25. Applicant must submit a 3-6 minute short film that raises awareness about critical issues affecting women and girls around the world OR propose solutions to critical challenges faced by women.
Golden Door Scholars Program
Sponsor: Golden Door Scholars
Amount: Full tuition, room and board for a year-year degree at a Golden Door partner school. Students at other schools will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and recent high school graduates who are eligible for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) or TPS (Temporary Protected Status). Applicants from states where DACA students must pay out-of-state tuition at public universities and community colleges will be given strong preference.
Grant Program for Dependents of Correctional Officers
Sponsor: Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Grants are open to residents of Illinois who are enrolled at least half-time at an ISAC-approved Illinois two- or four-year college. There is a grant available to dependents of police or fire officers and dependents of correctional officers.
Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Scholarship
Sponsor: Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to major in agriculture, veterinary medicine, or other fields of study. Applicant must be a resident of one of the following Florida counties: Duval, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Nassau, or St. Johns County.
HWA Scholarships
Sponsor: Horror Writers Association
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Scholarships are open to current college students with an interest in horror writing. Applicant must submit a piece of their horror writing.
Law School Diversity Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have shown academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited law school. Applicant must be a member of an ethnic or racial minority or any individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career.
Lithuanian Foundation Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Lithuanian Foundation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students of Lithuanian heritage.
Medical Diversity Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have shown academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited medical school. Applicant must be a member of an ethnic, racial, or other minority or any individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their community.
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