10 Scholarships to Kick Off the New Year
05/29/2015
1. United Realty Students Scholarship
If you are between the ages of 16 and 22, United Realty is offering a $5,000 scholarship. Just submit a short response to the question, “How do I invest in my future?” Deadline: January 1.2. FIRE's Freedom in Academia Essay Contest

3. 1-800-Wheelchair Scholarship Fund
Don’t let the name fool you; you don’t have to be in a wheelchair to apply. Although preference will be given to those with a mobility disability, any current undergraduate with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher is eligible to win. Deadline: January 5.4. Profile in Courage Essay Contest
If you are a current high school student, you might want to give this essay contest a shot. Up to seven scholarships are offered each year, valued between $500 and $5,000 each. Deadline: January 6.5. Cole Family Scholarship
Do you live in Washington? Were you raised by one or more gay parents? If you answered yes to both questions, you could be eligible to win this award. Amounts vary, but go up to a maximum of $10,000. Deadline: January 15.
6. Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship
If you’ve had enough of writing essays at this point, here’s a fun scholarship that could earn you $10,000. Simply make a greeting card for your chance to win! Deadline: January 15.
7. Marius "Gabe" DeGabriele Scholarship
Not all of us are typical high school or college students. Some of you may actually be going back to school after a long break or simply waited a few years to start your journey. If this sounds like you, be sure to check out this $500 award. Deadline: January 15.8. Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
Ladies, did you know that Talbots offers scholarships as large as $30,000? They also provide several $5,000 awards, as well. If you earned your high school diploma before 2004, don’t let this opportunity slip away! Deadline: January 20.9. Modern Leaders Scholarship
Here’s one scholarship I know every college student can sink his/her teeth into. Simply describe your thoughts on the quality of TV programming for a chance to win $500.
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