Unstressyourself.com Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited, post-secondary institution of higher learning. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to stress.

Award: $500

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.unstressyourself.com/scholarship/

The Christopher W. Keyser Undergraduate Scholarship

Scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled in a four-year college or university in the United States with an interest in the legal or criminal justice fields. Applicants must major in or be actively pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law Studies, English, History, Political Science, Journalism, or Communications.

Award: $1,500

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.keyserdefense.com/contact-us/christopher-keyser-scholarship

Sonic Electronix’s Audiophile Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students with a passion for DJ equipment or students who understand the intricacies of headphones.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/audiophile-scholarship.php

Share a Photo to Reduce Discrimination Online!

In 2015 alone, rises in anti-refugee and anti-immigration hate speech contributed to a 14% increase in the number of hate groups across the United States. Post a selfie to reduce hate speech online. Just take a photo with a sign saying where your ancestors are from, like: “My family is from Jamaica.” That’ll show solidarity with immigrant groups, reduce anti-immigrant hate speech online, and you’ll automatically be entered to win a $3,000 scholarship.

Award: $3,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/pride-over-prejudice

Richard R Tufenkian Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students who will be in college in fall 2016. Applicant’s father and/or mother and/or grandparent must be of Armenian origin.

Award: Varies

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://aefweb.org/

Remind Your Friends Not to Text and Drive

Texting while driving is dangerous, but unfortunately, people still do it. Make “Thumb socks” (yep, little coverings for your thumbs) to remind friends not to text and drive. DoSomething will give you easy instructions on how to make Thumbs Socks. Share the socks with friends and you’ll automatically be entered for the scholarship.

Award: $3,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/thumb-wars

The Lincoln Forum - Platt Family Scholarship Essay Contest

Scholarship is open to students who were full-time, undergraduate students in an American college or university during the Spring semester. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to immigration.

Award: Up to $1,500

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.thelincolnforum.org/#!scholarship-essay-contest/ztjbj

Pickard Parry Pfau Southpaw Scholarship

Scholarship is open to left-handed high school seniors and college or graduate students who live in the United States.

Award: $1,500 

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://pickardparry.com/scholarship

Off-Campus Student Scholarship

Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who will be attending during the entirety of the 2016-2017 academic year. Applicant must be living off-campus.

Award: $500

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.rentersguidealbany.com/off-campus-scholarship/

Maro Burunsuzyan Schoolbook Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students with financial hardship who will be enrolled in undergraduate education during the 2016-2017 school year. Applicant must submit an essay on why they need the scholarship

Award: $500

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.burunsuzyanlaw.com/Scholarship.shtml

LogoMaker Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to undergraduate students in the United States. Preference will be given to students studying fine arts, commercial arts, or graphic design, but all majors can enter. Applicant must submit an essay on the impact of art and design in commerce.


Award: $2,500

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: https://www.logomaker.com/scholar/

Lint Center for National Security Studies Scholarships

Applicant must be pursuing a career related to national security.

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.lintcenter.org/scholarships.htm

Katz & Phillips, P.A., Beating Heart Disease Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students accepted or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States with at least a 2.8 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to heart disease.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.flduilawfirm.com/beating-heart-disease-scholarship/

Hutchison & Stoy, PLLC, Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on either discrimination in the workplace or distracted driving.

Award: $2,500

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.warriorsforjustice.com/hutchison-stoy-scholarship-program/

Goldberg & Osborne Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students currently attending college or planning to attend college the Fall 2016 semester. Applicant must pledge to not text and drive.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: https://1800theeagle.com/scholarships/

Goedeker’s College Scholarships

Scholarship is open to incoming college freshmen and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on why attending college is important to them.

Award: Up to $500

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.goedekers.com/college-scholarship

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students in grades 9-12, college, or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Applicant must submit an essay answering why they deserve the scholarship or their academic or career goals.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.genkellyscholarship.com/

Flavor of the Month Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2022) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.

Award: $1,500

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/flavor-of-the-month-scholarship

Domestic Violence Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students currently attending an accredited university, or entering college in the fall of 2016. Applicant must submit an essay on how domestic violence has affected them.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.laubacherlaw.com/scholarship/

Design Thinking Scholarship

Scholarship is open students enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited two or four-year college or university in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay describing how they anticipate design thinking or design tools will impact them and their career choice.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: https://www.agitraining.com/scholarships

CouponChief.com Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to U.S. residents enrolled in high school, college, or trade school. Applicant must submit a 2-5 minute video on saving money.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: https://www.couponchief.com/pages/scholarship

Counterpath Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to Canadian and American students enrolled in an accredited institution in Canada or the United States. Applicant must be enrolled full-time in a software engineering, computer science, or other program related to unified communications or telecommunications technology.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.counterpath.com/scholarships/

Context Clues

If students don’t read over the summer, their reading skills can slip. That makes learning much harder when school starts again in the fall. Sign up to play a texting game where you’ll use your reading skills to crack the code of a mysterious locked box. By playing and sharing the game with friends, you can gain an entry for the scholarship.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info:  https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/context-clues

Beauty School Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students planning on attending a program related to the beauty industry (cosmetology, barbering, hair design, nail technology, etc.)

Award: $2,500

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/cosmetology-school-scholarships.php

Atlanta Dental Spa Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students who will be attending college in Fall 2016. Applicant must submit a short video sharing what they will do in life to make people smile.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://atlantadentalspa.com/scholarship.html

ARC Immigrant Scholar Award

Scholarship is open to students who immigrated to the United States. Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited school, or be accepted to begin school, within six month of application.

Award: $500

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.charlotte-chiropractic.com/immigrant-scholar-award/

“From Failure to Promise” Essay Contest

Contest is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate-level college students with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must answer three given prompts related to the book, “From Failure to Promise: 360 Degrees.”

Award: Up to $10,000

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.fromfailuretopromise.com/#!essay-scholarship-contest--html/cfvg

Minecraft College Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school and college students who are U.S. citizens and carry at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on the company can be a positive influence within their education and career development.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 30, 2016

More info: https://apexminecrafthosting.com/minecraft-scholarship/

LeafFilter Gutter Protection Scholarship

Scholarship is open to all students enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program for the 2016-2017 school year. Applicant must submit a personal essay about success, education, and their future.

Award: $500

Deadline: July 29, 2016

More info: http://www.leaffilter.com/leaffilter-gutter-protection-scholarship/

Catherine W. Pierce Scholarship

Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who are pursuing a degree in an Art, History and other eligible majors.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: July 29, 2016

More info: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/1efabb1f-e7a0-4bf4-abad-5a0f1c7e1b89

PetKey Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current or incoming full-time students at accredited institutions of higher education. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Applicant must submit an essay or video on their education and how their pet(s) positively impacted their lives.

Award: $500

Deadline: July 22, 2016

More info: http://petkey.org/scholarship/

Quit Smoking Community Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time in a U.S. institution for graduate or undergraduate students who are at least 18 years. Applicant must submit an essay on a relevant topic related to smoking-related problems and their vision on how to inspire more smokers to quit.

Award: Up to $1,500

Deadline: July 21, 2016

More info: https://quitsmokingcommunity.org/scholarship/

No-Hate Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current university/college students in the U.S. Applicant must be accepted to enrolled at an accredited institution for undergraduate study for the 2016 school year. Applicant must submit a completed application and an essay on a topic related to discrimination.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 20, 2016

More info: https://www.woozymoo.com/pages/scholar#

BookMobile Financial Literacy Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students who can demonstrate plans to enroll for full-time admission, or have proof of current full-time enrollment, at an accredited institution. Applicant must submit a completed application, an essay on a given topic related to financial literacy, and an official transcript.

Award: $1,500

Deadline: July 19, 2016

More info: https://www.bankmobile.com/the-annual-bankmobile-financial-literacy-scholarship/

Make Art to Stop Pollution

Litter is dumped down street drains, polluting lakes and oceans. To remind others that pollution harms aquatic life, use chalk to write messages like, “Don’t dump: this drains to the ocean!” or draw creatures on storm drains in your neighborhood.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 18, 2016

More info: https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/storm-drain-street-art

Women in Defense HORIZONS Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current undergraduate (at least junior level status) and graduate students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career related to national security or defense. Preferred fields of study for the scholarship are security studies, military history, government relations, engineering, computer science, cyber security, physics, mathematics, business, law, international relations, political science, and economics.

Award: Varies

Deadline: July 15, 2016

More info: http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/Pages/default.aspx

TheHealthy.com General Scholarship

Scholarship is open to incoming college freshmen who are U.S. residents. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to healthy initiatives, inspiration, or travel.

Award: $500

Deadline: July 15, 2016

More info: http://www.healthyreviewer.com/scholarship/

SeniorAdvice.com Caregiver Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students attending a two or four-year college or university in the Fall of 2016. Applicant must have been involved in caregiving for a family member.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 15, 2016

More info: https://www.senioradvice.com/news-room/senioradvice-caregiver-scholarship

Safe Driver Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current college students or anyone planning on attending college (or another form of higher education) in the upcoming school year. Applicant must also have a valid driver’s license. Applicant must participate in a Safe Driver Program and create a form of social awareness that inspires other students to focus on safe driving. This can be a video, artwork, essay or anything that would engage other students to focus on safe driving.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 15, 2016

More info: http://www.carinsurancecomparison.com/safe-driver-student-scholarship/

University Tutor's Scholarship Contest

University Tutor is offering a $1,000 monthly scholarship to students pursuing all fields of study. Each month has a different essay topic, so be sure to check out their website for more information.

Award: $1000

Deadline: June 30, 2016 - repeats every month

More info: http://www.universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest

JAM Paper Teacher Scholarship

Scholarship is open to any student who is pursuing a career in Education. Applicant must submit an essay on why they want to become a teacher.

Award: $500

Deadline: July 15, 2016

More info: http://www.jampaper.com/scholarships.asp

Hastings Law Firm Scholarship

Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the amendments to the Constitution of the United States.

Award: $500

Deadline: July 15, 2016

More info: http://www.hastingsfirm.com/2016-Scholarship.shtml

ERCA Community Contribution Scholarship

Educational Research Center of America (ERCA)

Scholarship is open to high school students who are legal residents of the United States. Applicants must have recognized a need or problem in their community, have determined a way to address this need or solve this problem, have developed an action plan, and have worked to put the action plan in place.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: July 15, 2016

More info:  http://studentresearch.org/our-scholarship-program/

 

ALBA George Watt Prize Essay Contest

Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) 

Contest is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Contestant must submit an essay or thesis chapter about any aspect of the Spanish Civil War, the global political or cultural struggles against fascism in the 1920s and 1930s, or the lifetime histories and contributions of the Americans who fought in support of the Spanish Republic from 1936 and 1938.

Award: $250

Deadline: July 15, 2016

More info: http://www.alba-valb.org/programs/essay-contest

The $1,000 Scholarship

Applicant must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled in full-time university education for the semester they are applying to receive the scholarship. Applicant must create a resume based on the life of any fictional or non-fictional character, from TV, history, literature or myth.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: July 14, 2016

More info: https://resumecompanion.com/scholarship/

Teen Travel Writing Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students ages 13-18 and attending grades 8-12 in the United States or Canada, or an American international schools abroad, or be enrolled in a U.S. homeschool program. Applicant must share a travel story.

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: July 13, 2016

More info: http://myfamilytravels.com/node/67

Caroline H. Newhouse Scholarship Fund

Scholarship is open to dancers to initiate an academic or retraining process or to help professional dancers with start-up money for a new business.

Award: Varies

Deadline: July 11, 2016

More info: http://www.actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/career-transition-dancers

Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to students enrolled or accepted for college enrollment with a declared major in a science related field. Applicant must share a top ten list of how science helps them in their everyday life and explain how they plan to advance science in their field of interest.

Award: $1,500

Deadline: July 8, 2016

More info: http://www.novusbio.com/scholarship-program.html

NFWL-NRA Bill of Rights Essay Contest

National Foundation for Women Legislators 

Scholarship is open to female high school juniors and seniors. Applicant must submit an essay on one of four given topics related to the 19th amendment.

Award: $3,000

Deadline: July 8, 2016

More info: http://www.womenlegislators.org/programs/scholarships/

MillerCoors Engineering and Science Scholarship

Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors of Hispanic descent majoring in Biochemistry, Computer Science, or Engineering and attending a partnering university.

Award: $3,000

Deadline: July 3, 2016

More info: http://www.adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/cee5

John D. Spurling OBE Scholarship

Scholarship is open to full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and responsible pet ownership. Individuals pursuing studies in veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, physical therapy, animal care, animal behavior, groom and training, may be eligible for the grant.

Award: $2,000

Deadline: July 1, 2016

More info: http://www.akchumanefund.org/programs