Wouldn’t it be great if companies, corporations and businesses would pay you for, well, just being you? Guess what? They do! Before you accept the financial fate of your next four years at school, take a look at this list of scholarships we compiled here at Her Campus for collegiettes™ just like you.
FOR THE WRITER
The Share Your Story Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: July 15, 2011
What To Do: Calling all seniors who thought their college essay was worth more than admission to the school of their choice. Submit one of your admissions essays and it could land you a scholarship and more than just 15 minutes of fame. The top essays will be in a published book: Share your Story!
Where to Apply
FOR THE NOT SO TEACHER’S PET
A GPA Isn’t Everything Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: July 31, 2011
What To Do: This scholarship was made for those of you who claim that lunch is your favorite subject: It rewards your A for effort in other areas besides school. If you have more success in extracurricular activities than on tests, this scholarship is calling.
Where to Apply
FOR THE POLITICIAN
College Talk Scholarship
Amount: $750 Cash scholarship
Deadline: August 14, 2011
What to do: This award doesn’t care if you’re left wing, right wing or in between; if you’ve got a strong opinion about where our nation should be headed, write down your thoughts in an essay describing who you would choose as a president in 2012. Don’t pass up the chance to have your voice heard!
Where to Apply
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FOR THE DOCTOR OR NURSE
American Red Cross Bloodstock – Summer Scholarship Program
Amount: up to $2,000
Deadline: August 31, 2011
What to do: If doing good for the community really gets your heart pumping, check out this scholarship provided by the American Red Cross. For those of you that have organized a blood drive, this scholarship can save you money as a thank you for all the lives you helped save.
Where to Apply
JUST FOR FUN
First Kiss Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: September 1, 2011
What To Do: Who would’ve thought the most humiliating moment of your seventh grade career could land you a scholarship? Let your lips do the talking and submit an essay of up to 250 words telling the story of your first kiss.
Where to Apply
FOR THE VOLUNTEER
GO! Volunteer Abroad Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 15, 2011
What To Do: Why shouldn’t you be rewarded for taking your volunteer efforts abroad? If you can’t keep your feet in one place, submit your information for the GO! Volunteer Abroad Scholarship. Put your thinking caps on, because awards are based on creativity and analytical thinking.
Where to Apply
FOR THE NERD
Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology
Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: October 3, 2011
What to do: For those of you who recognize pi as more than just a dessert, this scholarship awards your ingenuity and dedication to your studies. Consider this the mother of all science fairs. Think you’ve got the brainpower to win?
Where to Apply
FOR THE BELIEVER
S.E.V.E.N. Fund Essay Competition scholarship in partnership with the Washington, DC-based center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty (CIFA).
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 15, 2011
What To Do: Do you believe faith and business can go hand in hand? If your belief guides your decisions, share your thoughts. Write an essay on interfaith or faith-based solutions to prevent poverty around the world. Two collegiettes™ (fingers crossed!) will receive prizes of $5,000 each.
Where to Apply
FOR THE ASPIRING COLLEGIETTE™
The College JumpStart Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: October 17, 2011
What To Do: This scholarship applies to all of us collegiettes™. If you plan on getting a higher education, The College JumpStart Fund can help you out. Express your goals for the future and you could be well on your way to saving a few bucks.
Where to Apply
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FOR THE TEAM LEADER
Coca Cola Scholarships Foundation
Amount: $10,000-$20,000
Deadline: October 31, 2011
What to do: Are you the leader of the pack? Do you pride yourself on a killer resume filled with extracurricular activities and top-dog positions? This scholarship could be another addition to your impressive list of accomplishments. As an added bonus, the semi-finalists are flown to Atlanta for a round of final interviews.
Where to Apply
FOR THE FUTURE EDUCATOR
Education Matters Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: October 31, 2011
What to do: This scholarship is perfect for education majors and those of you with a passion for and opinion on teaching. If you’re willing to talk, this scholarship is willing to listen. Submit an online short written response for the question: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?”
Where to Apply
FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALIST
Nicodemus Wilderness Project
Amount: The award covers 1) tuition and fees to enroll in or attend an accredited post-secondary (undergraduate or graduate at college or university) educational institution and/or 2) fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for your courses.
Deadline: December 31, 2011
What to do: If you find your niche in the wilderness, check out this incredible scholarship! The Wilderness Project encourages applicants to create and design projects that can help the environment. You can’t put a price tag on this award; the winner will have all expenses paid.
Where to Apply
These scholarship deadlines are coming up soon, so don’t procrastinate! Get cracking on saving yourself (and your parents) some cash before school begins. Didn’t find a perfect scholarship fit on this list? Remember that once in college there are many other outlets for financial aid. Check your school’s website for awards and scholarships given to students in your major as well as grants and money given to students in your extracurricular activities. One great website for scholarship information is dosomething.org. Good luck collegiettes™! Make us proud.
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Sources:
http://www.dosomething.org/scholarships/view/page?filter0=&field_award_focus_value_many_to_one[]=General+Social+Entrepreneurship
http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist.php
http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/EligibilityRequirements.aspx
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx#em
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=15
http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/competition.htm
http://www.go-volunteerabroad.com/volunteer-abroad-scholarship
http://www.kisstixx.com/sc
http://www.redcrossblood.org/MidAtlanticRegionScholarships
http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/scholarshipDetails.jsp?scholarshipCode=gp
http://shareyourstoryessays.com/
http://collegeinquirer.com/scholarship/
www. sevenfund.org/faith-and-development.