MARCH DEADLINE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
March Scholarships
Kohl’s Cares’ Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 13, 2017
Eligibility: Local winners will each receive a $50 Kohl’s Gift Card. Regional winners will receive a scholarship (various amounts) for higher education. National winners will each receive a $10,000 scholarship, plus Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit of the student’s choice. To be nominated, a student must be a legal resident of the United States between the ages of 6 and 18 as of March 13, 2017, and not yet a high school graduate. Each student must be nominated by someone age 21 years or older. Kohl’s employees or their immediate family members and Scholarship America employees are not eligible to be nominated. “Immediate family members” is defined as parents, stepparents, children, stepchildren, siblings, stepsiblings, or spouses, regardless of where they live.
Applications available in stores.
Website: http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/scholarships/kohls-kids-who-care-scholarship.php
Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship (for student’s transferring to a 4-year university).
Deadline: March 15, 2017
At the Law Offices of Matthew J. Quinlan, our San Francisco personal injury attorneys see countless cases of people being injured in accidents that were caused by texting & driving. We want to do our part to prevent texting & driving accidents so we have decided to raise awareness about the problem in the group of people that needs increased awareness most (18-24 years olds) by offering a bi-annual (March and September) $1,000 college scholarship (totaling $2,000 per year). Speaking of increased awareness, we are all aware of the rapid rising price of college. In some instances the increased cost of tuition, room and board, books and living expenses can be the cause of derailed graduation goals. That is unacceptable. The San Francisco car accident lawyers at our office value education immensely, having each attend 7 years of schooling beyond high school in an effort to achieve our dreams of becoming attorneys. In an effort to raise awareness of the danger of texting & driving while simultaneously lightening the financial load of students and their families we are pleased to a award our bi-annual Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship.
Eligibility: Any student, 24 years old or younger, that is currently admitted or enrolled in a four-year college/university or graduate school or will be applying to one in the next calendar year is eligible.
Applicants must submit a 500+ word essay on the following topic: Find the Last Text Conversation You Had When You Were Texting & Driving. Screen-Cap It. All Of It. Include The Screen-Cap(s) In Your Submission. Discuss The Importance Of That Text Conversation In Relation To The Risk You Took. Why Did You Feel The Urge To Take That Risk That Particular Time? Do You Text & Drive Frequently? Why Is It Difficult For You To Stop Texting & Driving? Can You Stop Texting & Driving Completely? Will You?
Applications shall be submitted via email sent to scholarship@mjqlaw.com. You may attach a Word doc (or equivalent) or simply use email text. Attach your screen-caps to the email. Your email must also include: Your Name, Your Cell Phone Number, Your Mailing Address, Your School and Year, and a link to Your Facebook Profile (please don’t include any other information or a plea).
FRUITFUL KITCHEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Fruitful Kitchen understands the value of education and giving back. Our amazing experience at college helps us prepare for all future challenges. With our hope that we can help others achieve that experience as well, we are pleased to announce the 1st Annual Fruitful Kitchen Scholarship Program.
Scholarship Award: $600 (One Student Only)
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2017
Eligibility: Currently is a high school senior OR college/university student.
Students who are interested in applying for the Fruitful Kitchen Scholarship Program should write a 600-800 words essay about “A Healthy Dish You Love and How To Make It” and attach pictures taken from the dish.
After you finish the step above, email us at scholarship@fruitfulkitchen.org, with title “Application for Fruitful Kitchen Scholarship Program – [Your Full Name]”. Your email should contain all of the information listed below, attached documents and pictures in a zipped file.
- Personal Information (Full Name, Phone Number, Address, and Email)
- Name of your Institution
- Your Major
- Any document showing you are currently a student
Before submitting the application, check up on all the required documents. The content you are going to build must be unique and creative. Any insufficient essays with punctuation, grammatical or structural errors will be considered as ineligible.
Website: https://fruitfulkitchen.org/scholarship/
Anthem Essay Contest
Deadline: March 29, 2017
Ayn Rand's novels are inspiring and intellectually challenging. But they can also be financially rewarding for high school and college students. The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay contests that offer 600 prizes and $100,000 in prize money every year. First prize: $2,000; 5 Second prizes: $500; 10 Third prizes: $200; 45 Finalists: $50; 175 Semifinalists: $30
Eligibility: Entrant must be in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade.
Applicants must: Select ONE of the following three topics: 1). Equality knows that his invention will benefit mankind greatly. However, this was not his primary motivation in conducting his experiments, and it is not the primary source of the joy and the pride he experiences in his work. What is his primary motivation? Do you think that Equality is right to be motivated in this way? Explain the reasons for your answer. What do you think the world would be like if everyone were motivated in the same way? 2). Politically, Anthem depicts a completely collectivist society. What ideas do the rulers appeal to in order to justify their collectivist society? What similarities, if any, do you see between these ideas and the ones that you hear around you today? In what way, if any, has your own thinking about such ideas been affected by reading and reflecting upon Anthem? Relate your answer to a speech, “The Soul of a Collectivist,” made by a villain in a different Ayn Rand novel, The Fountainhead. 3).To Prometheus the word “ego” is holy, but today one is usually told that it is wrong to be an egoist. Is Prometheus an egoist? What does this mean? Is it something good or bad? Explain your answer by reference to specific events in Anthem, and to a speech, “The Soul of an Individualist,” made by the hero of a different Ayn Rand novel, The Fountainhead.
Website: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/ANTHEM.ASPX?THEME=BLUE
Earth Day Awards (sponsored by National Society of High School Scholars)
Deadline: March 25, 2017
The NSHSS Foundation has partnered with the Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) to encourage environmental stewardship among high school students globally through the Earth Day Award competition. Prizes of $500 are awarded to high school students in recognition of environmental stewardship, leadership and volunteerism expressed through the Earth Day projects submitted for the competition. The project was launched in 2013 and is open to all high school students annually. Applicants are asked to submit details about an environmental project that they are currently working on, or one that will be initiated for Earth Day in their home, school, and/or community. Requirements include a written explanation of the project, including the process, its impact, and how it will impact the future. Submissions should be supplemented with a creative component, such as a video, painting, drawing, or collage that highlights the project.
Eligibility: The competition is open to all high school students.
Application: http://nshssfoundation.org/earth-day-award-application-2017/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 30, 2017
As the nation’s largest provider of college financial aid to Latino students, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers a diverse range of scholarship programs. Our aim is to provide you with the information and resources you need to achieve success. Scholarship award amounts range from $500-$5,000, based on the student’s total financial aid package.
Eligibility: In order to qualify for an HSF scholarship, each applicant must meet all of the following requirements: Must be of Hispanic Heritage Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for High School Students Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for College and Graduate Students Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited not-for -profit 4 year university or graduate school during Fall of scholarship cycle year U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA) Complete FAFSA Complete state Dream Act financial aid application (if applicable). General scholarship application is due on March 30th of every year. Early applicants will be notified of their scholarship status earlier than other applicants, if their application and recommendation forms are submitted by one of the priority deadlines listed below: General Scholarship Deadline: Application due March 30th - Recommendation due April 30th.
Website: http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/
After College Stem Inclusion Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2017
We believe that what's good for students is good for everyone: schools, employers, community, and other students! That’s why we not only help students find jobs & internships, but also offer scholarships to help fund their education. AfterCollege has awarded more than $1,000,000 in scholarships and student activities through our program to date. As a job and internship resource, our scholarships are for students who demonstrate professionalism and effectively communicate how they will be exemplary candidates in their field. This means that we evaluate applicants with the eye of a hiring manager, so: watch your grammar, check your spelling, put your best accomplishments forward and you may get paid for thinking about your future!
Eligibility: Open to currently enrolled students working toward a degree in a field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics from a group underrepresented in their field of study. Underrepresented groups may be defined by: gender, race, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, nationality and other non-visible differences. - Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Website: https://www.aftercollege.com/company/aftercollege-inc/10/scholarship/158/
“My Kid Needs That” Academic Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2017
MyKidNeedsThat.com is proud to announce that it has launched its scholarship program for 2017 to help support those in need of assistance with rising tuition fees. As a company, we are incredibly passionate about giving back to the community and place a great emphasis on the education and development of children and young adults.
The winner of this exciting scholarship will receive $1000 towards educational expenses for the academic year, paid directly to their university.
Eligibility: In order for us to proceed with your application, you must be an Undergraduate, a Graduate, or a High School senior with a legitimate acceptance letter from an accredited University or College, who is currently living in the United States of America or United Kingdom (unless enrolled in a study aboard program).
We require all applicants to provide is with a short 1,500 word essay on the following topic:
“Toys have been around for hundreds of years and play a pivotal role within key areas in a child’s life. Discuss the importance of toys in the growth and development of children.”
When submitting your essay, please make sure you proof read all parts, check for plagiarism and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. Unfortunately, any essays that do not meet our desired quality will be disqualified from the scholarship. To help with the quality control on your essay, we recommend you using a tool such as Grammarly.
Essays will be graded on the following four main criteria:
- Perfect Grammar and Style of writing
- Original and Creative Ideas
- Thoroughly-Researched
- Organized and Persuasive Writing
Website: https://www.mykidneedsthat.com/scholarship/
Superpower Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2017
Have you ever wondered where you'd go if you could fly around downtown? Or maybe you daydream of secretly taking over the world - to each his own. For all of those hero lovers and villain enthusiasts, this super scholarship can give you the power to win free college money. Use your imagination and become the superhero, or perhaps supervillain, you've always wanted to be. Would you live a life in a comic book universe or use your powers here in the real world? We want to know how you would use your super powers for good, or bad, even if it was just for the day.While we can't give you the ability to walk through walls or read minds, our Superpower Scholarship can help increase your brainpower with $2,500 to use towards education.
Eligibility: Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application. Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia. Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2023) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.
Submit an online written response to the question:
"Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?" (250 words or less). The Superpower Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around June 30, 2017.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship
