Although high school seniors are most often scrambling to apply for as many scholarships as they can before graduation, collegiettes™ often forget that ample amounts of cash also await penny-pinching undergrads. Below are 10 scholarships that you can apply for right now, so check them out and see if you qualify!
1. Castle Ink Paperless Scholarship
Deadline: January 11, 2012
Award: $1,000
If you’re a collegiette ™ with a green thumb and a love for recycling, Castle Ink’s Paperless Scholarship is the right award for you! To apply, you must be enrolled in college or planning to attend college in the next year. An essay is required for the application, and must be written about your personal recycling efforts.
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2. New York Women in Communications Scholarships
Deadline: January 27, 2012
Award: $2,000-$10,000
For driven and motivated young women studying in the field of communications (journalism, PR, advertising, etc.) the New York Women in Communications scholarship is an award worth applying for. Although some scholarship awards entail additional commitments like internships or in-person meetings, this scholarship is not one to miss.
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3. Avon Scholarship Program for Representatives
Deadline: February 1, 2012
Award: $2,500
“Avon calling!” This scholarship is targeted at driven and motivated Avon representatives who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate education. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in a course of study that leads to advancement in the career world. Please note that this scholarship is only available to current Avon representatives.
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4. Campus Safety Scholarship Award Program
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Award: $2,000
Are you an undergrad with a passion for environmental or health studies? If so, this scholarship could be yours! For independent thinkers who have contributed to their campus through leadership, community service or lending a helping hand to keep others safe, the CSHEMA would like to award you. To apply for this scholarship, an official transcript and essay is required.
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5. “Frame My Future” Scholarship
Deadline: March 6, 2012
Award: $1,000
For creative and artsy undergrads, the “Frame My Future” Scholarship is right up your alley! The main requirement for submission is one original creation (essay, poem, typed work) with one image that represents what you hope to accomplish in life after college.
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6. Odenza Marketing Scholarship
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Award: $500
The Odenza Marketing Scholarship is offered to students 16 to 25 years of age who are located in the U.S. or Canada. Although two essays are required for this scholarship, they should be no feat for collegiettes™ who love to write! Additionally, a 2.5 GPA is required for all applicants.
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7. ALA Viral Video Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2012
Award: $1,500- $10,000
Do you have a knack for video editing and a keen eye for cinematography? The American Lawyer Academy is offering a $1,500 monetary award to collegiettes™ who submit an eye-catching and relevant PSA about the importance of safe driving.
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8. WyzAnt College Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Award: $5,000
For collegiettes™ who will be enrolled in a college or university between August 1, 2012 and November 1, 2014, you are totally eligible for the WyzAnt College Scholarship! All that is required for application is a 300-word max essay describing the most monumental, important lesson you’ve learned in life thus far.
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9. Weekly “Three Sentence Essay” Scholarship
Deadline:Rolling
Award: $1,000
So, you’re already a Twitter fiend who is used to squeezing all of your thoughts into 140 characters. It’s time to try your hand at Zinch’s Weekly Three Sentence Essay Scholarship! With a 280 character limit, this fun weekly scholarship is an easy way to get creative with your writing while vying for a thousand bucks. What’s stopping you?
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10. “From Failure To Promise” Essay Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2012
Award: $1,500
If you’ve read the book From Failure to Promise: An Uncommon Path to Professoriate, the essay portion of this scholarship application should be a piece of cake. If not, you’re in luck—you’ve still got a ton of time to read the book! To apply for this award, undergrads must craft a 1,500 word essay explaining how the book changed their outlook on success in life.
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