Life Lessons Essay Contest

Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, who are between 17 and 24 years of age and have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian. Applicant must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a college, university or trade school.

Award: Up to $15,000

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons-scholarship-program/

Knights of Columbus Scholarships

Scholarships are open to Catholic students. Most recipients from the previous year were children of Knights or Knights working towards bachelor’s degrees at Catholic colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The organization has multiple scholarship programs.

Award: Varies

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://www.kofc.org/un/en/scholarships/index.html

Islamic Society of North America Scholarships

Scholarships are open to Muslim American students. There are many scholarships available with different requirements. See website for specific requirements for each scholarship.

Award: Varies

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://www.isna.net/scholarships.html

HubShout Internet Marketing Scholarships

Scholarship is open to students who have completed at least one year of post-secondary education and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must demonstrate passion for Internet Marketing.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://hubshout.com/?p=Scholarship

GRHS Adult Essay Contest

Germans from Russia heritage Society

Contest is open to all adults, both members and non-members of GRHS. Contestant must submit an essay on a topic elated to German Russian history, heritage or culture. Contestant does not need to be ethnic German-Russian to enter contest.

Award: $500

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://www.grhs.org/youthn/current/current.html

Eric Dostie Memorial College Scholarships

Scholarship is open to students with hemophilia or a related bleeding disorder, or to the family members. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and enrolled full-time in an accredited two or four-year college program.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://www.nufactor.com/EricDostieMemorial.aspx

Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship

Scholarship is open to daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons or veterans who served in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lebanon and Grenada, Panama, or Desert Shield/Storm Gulf/War on Terrorism.

Award: Up to $3,500 

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: https://www.alaforveterans.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors-National-Presidents--Scholarship/

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships

Scholarship is open to high school seniors of African descent who plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall. Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems or select business programs.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/blacks-scholarships.aspx

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to undergraduate students in good academic standing who are U.S. citizens. Applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant and is applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program or internship.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman-scholarship-program

Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship

Applicant must be a high school senior or college freshman who can provide evidence of leadership and/or personal initiative in activities or in an organization relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament, and/or conflict resolution.

Amount: Up to $500

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://peacescholarships.org/

American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program

Applicant must be a legally blind student who is a graduating high school senior enrolling in higher education in the fall, or a current undergraduate, graduate or vocational student.

Award: $1000-$3500

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://www.acb.org/scholarship

ACS Scholars Program

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Scholarship is open to African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian students who are graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically related science.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html

AACL Scholarship

Scholarship is open to permanent residents of the United states who have been living in California for at least two years and are of Armenian descent. Applicant must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college in the United States and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.

Award: Up to $2,000

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://www.aaclca.org/

2016 Annual Student Essay Contest

Contest is open to United States high school seniors and undergraduate students. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to separation of church and state.

Award: Up to $500

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: https://www.au.org/content/2016-annual-student-essay-contest

Teens for Jeans Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students 26 years or younger. For every 2 pairs of jeans a student collects and donates, they will receive an entry for the scholarship.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: Feb. 29, 2016

More info: https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/teens-jeans

Sweet & Simple Scholarship

Applicant must be 13 years of age or older, be a resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, and be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2022) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant must submit a short written response about a gift they received.

Award: $1,500

Deadline: Feb. 29, 2016

More info: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship

Lexington Law Scholarship Award

Applicant must be a current, full-time student at an accredited U.S. university or college with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. Applicant must submit an essay related to credit scores.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: Feb. 29, 2016

More info: https://www.lexingtonlaw.com/credit-education/newsroom/lexington-law-news/what-does-a-credit-score-mean-to-you.html

LAGRANT Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

Scholarship is open to minority undergraduate students who are studying advertising, marketing or public relations.

Award: $2,500

Deadline: Feb. 29, 2016

More info: http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/Undergraduate%20Scholarships

PayScale’s Women in STEM Scholarship

Scholarship is open to women studying (or planning to study) science, technology, engineering, or math at an accredited college or university.

Award: $2,000

Deadline: Feb. 29, 2016

More info: http://www.payscale.com/education/scholarship

Earth Day Awards

Award is open to high school students worldwide who can demonstrate environmental stewardship, leadership, and volunteerism as expressed through an Earth Day project.

Award: $500

Deadline: Feb. 29, 2016

More info: http://nshssfoundation.org/scholarships/earth-day-awards/

Discover Student Loans Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors 16 years of age or older and undergraduate students 16 years of age or older. Applicant must be planning to attend or continuing to attend an eligible college or university. Applicant must sign up to receive helpful tips on planning and paying for college from Discover Student Loans.

Award: $2,500

Deadline: Feb. 29, 2016

More info: https://www.discover.com/student-loans/scholarships/award.html

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

Applicant must be a high school senior, high school graduate, or a current postsecondary undergraduate student enrolled full-time in undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university. Applicant must be majoring in (or planning to major in) a course of study that focuses on Engineering, Technology, or select Design or Business related programs of study.

Award: Up to $25,000 per year, renewable for up to four years.

Deadline: Feb. 29, 2016

More info: http://buickachievers.com/

2016 College Hopes and Worries Survey

Applicant must be a resident of the United States and District of Columbia and 13 years of age or older. Student (or parent) must fill out a survey about their thoughts on the college search and college admissions process.

Award: $2,000

Deadline: Feb. 29, 2016

More info: https://survey.vovici.com/se/5985395321D1AAE4

Youth Eco-Hero Scholarship

The award is available to students between the ages of eight and 16 who exhibit environmental activism. Applicant must carry out an action-based and self-initiated project that concerns environmental health, advocacy, research, or protection of the natural world.

Award: Varies

Deadline: Feb. 28, 2016

More info: http://www.actionfornature.org/award_guidelines.aspx

The Atlantic & College Board Writing Prize

Contest is open to students 16-19 years of age. Applicant must write an essay based on a work of art of the applicants choosing.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: Feb. 28, 2016

More info: https://www.collegeboard.org/writing-prize