$1,000 | Easy Scholarship: Boost a Friend’s Self-Esteem by Posting About Their Best Qualities
- Applicant must be between the ages of 13 and 25.
- Negative self-image has been found to play a role in the development of mental health issues like depression and anxiety, but positive messages from friends can have a huge impact on young people’s self-image, self-esteem, and mental health. That’s where you come in!
- You can win an easy $1,000 scholarship by posting or sharing a photo of a friend, and highlighting their best qualities that a photo couldn’t fully capture. In the caption of your post, use #WhatsNotPictured and include “text CARE to 38383,” where friends can access additional mental health resources.
- You’ll make a serious difference for your friends, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. Win-win!
- Deadline: June 30, 2021.
Complete a free CollegeXpress profile and answer one question, With the school year ending, what are you getting ready to do this summer?
- Fill out the registration form on this page. On the next page, answer this question in just one sentence:
- With the school year ending, what are you getting ready to do this summer?
Finish registration—that’s it! - A winner will be randomly drawn and contacted via email. Contest runs from June 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
Sportsletter Sports News No – Essay Scholarship
Requirements:
- Applicants must sign up for the Sportsletter newsletter.
- Application Deadline June 30, 2021.
Solar Scholarship
Requirements:
- Applicants must be a high school senior (Grade 11 and 12) with an interest in solar energy.
- To enter, submit a 500-1000 word essay to answer the following question: What excites you most about the future of solar?
- Application Deadline : July 1
50 U.S. Colleges With the Most Generous Financial Aid Packages (Article)
- For this study, data was used from Peterson’s to identify U.S. colleges offering the largest financial aid packages to students in need.
- These financial aid packages include all forms of financial assistance awarded to students. The numbers reflect federal, college-provided, and private student aid. They also include gift aid, such as grants and scholarships, as well as federal and private student loans.
Following stats are included for each school:
- Number of undergraduates receiving need-based gift aid, such as grants or scholarships.
- The percentage of students whose full financial need is met by the college.
- Annual tuition and fees
The Next Genius Scholarship Program 2021-22 – For Grade 12 and Gap Year students:
- The Next Genius Foundation is a registered charitable trust in India with a vision to identify world changers and connect them with outstanding University scholarships in the United States. In the last 6 years, Next Genius partner colleges have awarded scholarships worth $28 million, helping 170 students to pursue their undergraduate education in the US.
- The registrations for the new cycle 2021-22 will commence from June 1 and Grade 12 & Gap Year students can register for the scholarship program.
The Process:
- Student Registration (Open) – June 1, 2021
- Student Registration (Close) – October 10, 2021
- Online Critical Thinking Assessment – October 12, 2021
- Students Shortlisted – November 12, 2021
- Shortlisted Student College Webinar and Video Interview Recordings – Nov 12-30, 2021
- Students Submit Full College Application – January 1, 2022
- Interview & Scholarship Awards – January 21-22, 2022
- Yield Event in Mumbai – April, 2022
- Enrollment Deadline – May 1, 2022
Requirements:
- Grade 12 (or Gap Year)
- Ability to Pay For Living Expenses
- Critical Thinking Ability
- Career Vision
- College Fit
The Immerse Education Essay Competition:
The Immerse Education Essay Competition provides the opportunity for students aged 13-18 to submit essay responses to a pre-set question relating to their chosen subject.
Who can apply: Students of all nationalities who will be aged 13-18 during the summer of 2022.
What should I write about: Our essay questions are pre-defined according to your age group and preferred subject. You are encouraged to tailor your essay response to reflect your interest in your chosen subject.
Key dates:
- Competition opens: 31st March 2021
- Competition closes: 1st September 2021
- Entrants informed of outcome: 1st October 2021
- Summer Programme dates: July – August 2022
Scholarship:
- First place winners will be awarded a 100% scholarship to study their chosen subject with Immerse. There will be 10 first place winners across the Immerse Education Competitions.
- Runners up will be awarded partial scholarships of up to 70% to study their chosen subject with Immerse. The number of runners up will be determined by the number of entries received, and the quality of the work submitted. In 2019 7% of entrants were awarded a scholarship.
- Entrants will be informed of the outcome of their entry on or before 1st October 2021.
- You should select the essay topic that matches the subject you wish to study with Immerse.