September
Alex Austin’s Overcoming Adversity Scholarship
Apply: https://accessscholarships.com/overcoming-adversity-scholarship#pp-toc-nb6wr19gjzel-anchor-2
Fill out an application and complete an essay requirement. Prompt: Overcoming adversity and hardships of all shapes and sizes are often what help us to build resiliency. In 500 words or less, tell us about a time that you encountered an obstacle or challenge. How did you navigate this situation, and what lessons did you learn from it?
Deadline: 9/1
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MERIT scholarships available to high school seniors that covers the full tuition and ‘qualified educational expenses’ (as defined by the Internal Revenue Service) at the recipient’s chosen collegiate institution. This scholarship has a limit of 3000 applications. Apply EARLY. If 3000 applications are received before the deadline, the application window will close.
Deadline: 9/9
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Exxon Mobil Engineering Scholarship
Apply: https://www.lnesc.org/scholarships/exxonmobil/
Sponsored by the Exxon Mobil Corporation, the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC) will award one (1) national scholarship of $20,000 (paid over four years), and twelve (12) $2,000 local scholarships to qualified Latino students pursuing a degree in engineering at U. S. postsecondary institutions. Applicants must be college freshmen with good academic standing.
Deadline: 9/9/2022
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Love Your Career Scholarship
Apply: https://www.jonestshirts.com/pages/scholarship
There is an essay requirement of 1000 words or more (no more than 3000).
In the essay, you must outline at least 3 steps that you plan to take in the next year to start a path towards having a career that you love. Interview a professional in the field that you are looking into and that has at least 3 years of experience in that field.
Deadline: 9/10
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The Gates Scholarship
Apply: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors.
Deadline: 9/15
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Nelson Cabinetry Scholarship
Apply: https://nelsonkb.com/scholarships/
Amount: $1,500
Recipients of our business, interior design, and architecture scholarship will receive $1,500 to use towards expenses related to education including tuition, books, campus housing, and more.
Deadline: 9/15
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Questbridge National College Match
Four-year scholarships open to high school seniors.
Deadline: 9/28
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Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship
Apply: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship/
Sponsored by Digital Responsibility, the Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate or graduate students. You must be U.S. citizen or legal resident and complete a short statement on why you pledge not to text and drive in order to qualify for this award.
Deadline: 9/30
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$2,000 scholarships open to community college students, current college students, graduate students and those in the military.
Deadline: 9/30
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Beauty and Wellness Scholarship for Women
Apply: https://www.skincareox.com/scholarship/
Amount: $500
Established to provide financial support to college women who are striving to lead healthy lifestyles. If you’re a female high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is committed to maintaining personal wellness, this scholarship is for you.
Quarterly Deadlines: 1/1, 3/31, 6/30, 9/30
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$2,500 scholarships available to high school seniors, current college students, graduate students and trade/professional school students.
Deadline: 9/30, 12/31, 3/31 and 6/30
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Lindsey Vonn Foundation Scholarship
Apply: https://www.lindseyvonnfoundation.org/scholarships
Age: 10 to 18 years of age at the time of application. In order to apply for a scholarship applicants must follow the application eligibility and guidelines. All applicants must fill out the online application on the Foundation's website. The application requires one letter of recommendation and a written or video essay.
Deadline: 9/30
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Because College is Expensive Scholarship
Apply : http://cedaredlending.com/scholarship/
Amount: $500
Open to all students and those planning on enrolling within 24 months. Fill out the form on site. The winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly.
Deadline: 9/30
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2022 Weiss & Paarz Annual Rising Star Scholarship
Apply: https://www.weisspaarz.com/2022-weiss-paarz-annual-rising-star-scholarship/
Amount: $1,000
All applications must include the following: Curriculum Vitae or Resume listing work experience, educational background, and high school and college grade point average and class rank, if applicable. Personal Statement, which includes a description of your career goals and what you plan to use the scholarship funding for (2 pages maximum).
Deadline: 9/30
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2023 Family Adversity Scholarship
Apply: https://chattanoogatnlawfirm.com/2023-family-adversity-scholarship/
Yates and Wheland firm offers the 2023 Family Adversity Scholarship to recognize students who have been through hardships with their families. Applicants must be either currently pursuing a higher education at a two to five year post-secondary institution or must be doing so in the following semester. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be in good academic standing at their current school.
Deadline: 9/30
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