The pandemic has affected your college experience where your classes may be online. Many students and their families may be facing financial hardships. Some colleges now offer COVID 19 scholarships to show their concern for the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. These Covid relief scholarships could cover part of the tuition and fees as well as some living expenses or up to cost of attendance.
But don’t stop with schools, as other providers have jumped in with financial support. These COVID scholarships tend to go out on the basis of financial need, a solid GPA, or a well written essay. College students usually must show plans for full time enrollment and have a FAFSA on file. For instance Carolina University offers a COVID 19 relief scholarship. It offers 50% off tuition for the first year or about $6,000. It’s for new first year, full time students who may be pursuing undergrad or graduate degrees. This award is only for CU employees and their families who work in certain sectors impacted by the pandemic.
The Unigo $10K Scholarship is also open to all high school and college students. You just need to write an essay describing “What will you remember most about 2020 and why is it important to you?”
9 COVID 19 Scholarships You Should Apply for in 2021
Start your search with this list of 9 COVID scholarships. If you meet eligibility, make sure to apply before the deadline!
What Coronavirus Emergency Financial Aid is Available for College?
Besides COVID scholarships, there are a few options for financial assistance for students impacted by COVID. You may find financial aid from state and federal governments, nonprofits and your college. There are CARES Act Emergency Grants, Pell Grant, work study as well as state tuition assistance and temporary relief on your fed student loans. For many of them, you may need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
CARES Act Emergency Grants
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allotted $14 billion in funding to U.S. colleges and universities through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). According to the U.S. Department of Education, the funds could offset technology (e.g. laptop), course materials, food, housing, health care and child care.
Colleges who receive these funds (amounts may vary) must spend at least 50% on financial aid grants to students. If you file the FAFSA on time, then you may also qualify for this aid. If you have not filed the FAFSA but are eligible to do so, you may also receive these grants if you are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. Other criteria include having a high school diploma or GED, and a valid SSN. Male students must also be registered with the Selective Service.
Federal Financial Aid
You may qualify for more federal aid such as the Pell Grant or work study. The FAFSA takes into account your expected family contribution (EFC) which may vary. In other words, if your family’s finances were affected by COVID due to job loss or medical expenses, update your FAFSA. Many colleges may also be distributing federal emergency aid in the form of COVID scholarships and grants.
Emergency Tuition Assistance
Check out sources for emergency student aid. UNCF Campaign Emergency Student Aid (CESA), now called UNCF Emergency Student Aid (ESA) is one example. ESA wasn’t set up for COVID. But if you are an HBCU student who’s short on funding because someone in your family caught the virus, then you might qualify.
Many states may also offer tuition assistance programs along with Covid scholarships. The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York residents pay tuition at approved schools in the state. An annual TAP award may be up to $5,165.
Temporary Relief on Federal Student Loans
If you are a borrower for federal student loans, there are several relief flexibilities in place. A temporary suspension of loan payments, halt to collection of defaulted loans and 0% interest rate on ED owned loans. According to studentaid.gov, these changes are in place at least Sept. 30, 2021.
Extended SNAP Benefits to Eligible Students
Part of the COVID relief package expanded to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) Program if you are experiencing food insecurity. To access these benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently live and meet their requirements. Since students aged 18 through 49 don’t usually qualify, these benefits are temporary. If you have an EFC of zero and are eligible to take part in federal or state work study, you may qualify.
There may be other options specific to your college. Check their COVID FAQ page, student financial aid office or their reliable social media platforms for webinars, info sessions and more COVID scholarships.
List of COVID Scholarships
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The Imagine Cup Games Competition is a global contest for the best new student games and the winning team will take home $50,000 (US). Create a desktop or tablet game using Windows, or a mobile game using Windows Phone, or a browser game using Windows Azure and you could win big at the Imagine Cup World Finals in Seattle.
Many of our competitions are intended for teams, so you may also need to create a team to participate. If a competition requires a team, you’ll be able to pick your team right on the Submission page. If you don’t have a team yet, you can create one in just a few moments – you just need a team name and team country, and you’re ready to go.
This competition is intended for a team of experienced coders. As part of this competition, you’ll submit a complete piece of software, usable by our judges, as well as supporting documentation.
At Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys, we fiercely advocate for victims of personal injuries across the state of Texas from our headquarters in San Antonio. While contending with giant insurance companies and corporations, we strive to provide compassionate and intelligent service to each of our clients. In short, we treat each case like it is our only case.
Our team spends nights and weekends working to obtain just outcomes for our clients, and we have a deep appreciation for dedication, determination, and hard work. Through our Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Students in Need Scholarship, we aim to promote those ideals by supporting students who have overcome obstacles and demonstrated a need for financial assistance.
Therefore, we award scholarships of $2,000 in the Fall and Spring semesters to qualified students interested in a career in law who can demonstrate the need for financial assistance.
Brandon Wong & Associates is a San Antonio-based family law firm founded on the principles of hard work and quality of representation. As a firm that practices exclusively in the area of family law, we have accumulated the depth of experience necessary to handle everything from a straightforward, uncontested divorce to high-conflict cases involving multiple contested issues, as well as high-asset matters where complex property division issues need to be addressed. With our experience representing clients from all walks of life, we can address unique concerns related to issues such as military divorce, spousal support, or business valuations.
Embracing You Inc. is delighted to announce the High School Scholarship Program, which is dedicated to supporting the educational endeavors of high school seniors who are single parents or reside in single-parent households. We believe in the transformative power of education and want to assist those facing unique challenges on their journey to higher learning.
We believe in fostering a brighter future through education. We encourage eligible students to apply and take a step toward achieving their educational goals.
The Bayar Fellowship, established in 2020, is dedicated to finding, developing, and supporting the next generation of leaders.
We aim to empower high school students from marginalized communities and low income backgrounds by providing them with the fundamental tools necessary to become leaders in their communities.
At the Gillman Bruton Capone Law Group, we understand the importance of financial stability. Through the Smart Saving Scholarship, we will reward one individual who has developed smart saving habits with $1,000 towards their education.
Personal finance curriculum in public schools needs improvement. Most students go through high school without learning how to budget and save for the real world. Many young adults struggle with this, making their adjustment difficult to adulthood. Talking about finance, budgeting, and saving earlier is beneficial, leading to more people understanding the system and how to protect themselves.
Still, the most challenging part after learning how is putting lessons into practice. We admire anyone’s ability to set aside everyday temptations and focus on planning their future, especially financially. This is why we started the Smart Saving Scholarship. Through this scholarship, we would like to raise awareness of the importance of saving and budgeting and the practice of passing those lessons down to children. The Smart Saving Scholarship is intended to award a student who has learned the importance of saving and has come up with practical ways of saving in their daily life. Students are invited to share how they learned financial responsibility and any tips they would pass on to younger generations.
At Solution Now Law Firm, we believe in the ability of everyone to achieve their goals. Car accident victims, post-combat veterans, and other affected individuals may doubt their abilities, but the right environment and support system can help them move forward. Working in injury law, we have seen the hurdles people with a disability face, but we continue to be inspired by those who use their disability as a strength. For that reason, we are proud to announce our Ability Scholarship!
At James Kennedy Law, we help our clients put up a tough fight against drunk drivers and other negligent parties who are responsible for their injuries. We know that it takes strength and resolve to overcome the effects of an accident with a drunk driver. With our One Tough Student Scholarship, we want to support college students who have been impacted by drunk driving and who want to join the fight against drunk driving in our society.
Each semester, we offer two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to students in need. The funds can be used for tuition and other educational expenses at a college or university anywhere in the United States.
Contact our scholarship team via email at [email protected].
1. ELIGIBILITY: Dixie Belle Paint Co. Scholarship contest is open to US citizens who are 18 years or older. Students must be attending college or grad school by Fall 2024. Current employees, officers, directors and agents of Sponsor and its related companies and members of their immediate families (defined as spouse, parents, siblings and children) and persons residing at the same address are not eligible to win. Void where prohibited.
2. HOW TO ENTER: To enter, beginning October 31, 2023, submit a complete scholarship Application online at the Sponsor’s Website no later than June 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time. Limit one (1) Application per person. Application must include name and contact information, background details, academic details, and a short original, previously unpublished written response to the following topic, “How has creativity helped you in problem solving?” (500 words or less). Your written response must be written in English, with correct spelling and grammar. No substitutions of new drafts or corrected pages will be accepted once you have submitted your original Application. Written responses that are obscene, pornographic, libelous or otherwise objectionable will be disqualified. All Applications become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for lost, late, misdirected, or unintelligible Applications. By submitting an Application, you fully and unconditionally accept and agree to
these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding.
3. SELECTION OF FINALISTS: A qualified panel of judges will identify finalists on behalf of the Sponsor. Finalists will be notified on or about August 15, 2024. Sponsor is looking for eligible FINALISTS who follow directions and submit Applications that are well-written and clearly and creatively address the topics described above. Answers will be evaluated in the following proportions: writing ability (25%), creativity (25%), originality (25%), and overall excellence (25%). In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be in favor or the Applicant with the higher score for overall excellence. The finalists will be notified by e-mail.
At Hoggatt Injury Law, we are passionate about supporting workers and their families whose lives have been affected by work-related injuries. We know that workplace injuries can have far-reaching financial ramifications, including when it comes to a family’s ability to provide for their children’s educational expenses.
We hope to help families address this challenge by offering a scholarship to the child of an employee who has been injured or killed in a work-related accident. The Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship provides $1,000 to assist with a student’s tuition and other educational expenses at their chosen college or university anywhere in the United States.
