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Des Moines Women’s Club Literature Scholarship

In 1885, five indomitable, foresighted women, their bustles in place, met in the old Plymouth Congregational Church, 5th & Grand Avenue, to form what is now the Des Moines Women’s Club. Since its early years, the Des Moines Women’s Club has provided strong support for the arts in central Iowa. The DMWC annually awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors, college students, and students pursuing higher education degrees. The Des Moines Women’s Club Literature Scholarship …

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Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Applications are available online on the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library Foundation website. To enter this contest, students must write an essay addressing the topic listed on the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library Foundation website. The essay should be original and creative, and demonstrate an understanding of political courage as described in John F. Kennedy’s ‘Profiles in Courage’ book. Applicants should use a variety of sources such as newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews. The essay must …

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FFA Future Leaders Scholarship

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling close to $2 million. Nearly $2 million in FFA scholarships are available, thanks in …

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Northern Illinois University Presidential Scholars Program

The NIU Presidential Scholars Program recognizes outstanding first-year students for their hard work and academic accomplishments. Eligible students are guaranteed a minimum merit scholarship of $5,000, $6,000 or $7,000 per year (for up to four years) and have the opportunity to compete for a Presidential Scholarship. This competitive scholarship provides full tuition, fees and on-campus room and board, along with a book stipend, for up to eight semesters. Approximately 10 incoming first-year students will receive …

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Crofton Cares $25,000 Scholarship

Eligible students must: Reside in either the Tampa (FL) Metropolitan Area or Cleveland (OH) Metropolitan Area Be a high school senior or older Have a minimum, unweighted high school GPA of 3.5 and a minimum 1280 SAT (or 28 ACT) Be a leader or actively engaged in their school and/or community Demonstrate financial need

Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway Contest

Since 2008, Dr Pepper has awarded over $10,000,000 in tuition to help students reach their biggest goals. The Dr Pepper AFS Tuition Giveaway is open only to legal residents of the U.S. and District Columbia who are 17 years of age or older. Grand Prize Winner will receive one $2,500 Tuition Award and each First Prize Winner will receive one $1,000 Tuition Award. The Total ARV of the Prizes is $4,500.

Ascent $1,000 Community Champions Scholarship

Enter for your chance to win Ascent’s $1,000 Giveaway STEP 1: Follow @AscentFunding and “Like” their Instagram post. STEP 2: Leave a comment below sharing different ways you plan to set yourself up for success and show your peers support. Be sure to end your comment with #AscentSponsored. STEP 3: Complete the contact form then “Submit” your entry.

Sigma Psi Zeta Aurora Scholarship

Sigma Psi Zeta is excited to open applications for our annual Aurora Scholarship. The Aurora Scholarship aims to promote womxn empowerment and create leaders at Wichita State University and within the community. We are awarding two full-time Wichita State undergraduate students (current and incoming) who have demonstrated advocacy in our community with a scholarship in the amount of $500 each.

Metro Youth Football Alumni Scholarship

Greetings Cedar Rapids Metro area parents! Keep your kids busy and active by signing up for flag, modified, and tackle football with Metro Youth Football Association. Open to boys and girls alike, we have a program for every season. MYFA was founded in 1971 and has served the Cedar Rapids metro area for over 45 years. The organization is dedicated to youth sports and specifically to youth football. Each year MYFA brings together over 2,500 …

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Honoring Black Brilliance presented By Ulta Beauty x Her Campus

Ulta Beauty and Her Campus are teaming up to empower Black Beauty enthusiasts across college campuses. Together we are helping 5 beauty-loving, college undergraduate students shine by awarding each individual $5,000 to be used toward their education.