Scholarship Tip #1: Write in YOUR voice. Write what you know/remember well.

Scholarship Tip #2: Small awards add up! 2 hours spent on a $300 scholarship means $150/hr if you win!

Scholarship Tip #3: Essays/More Work = Fewer Applicants

Scholarship Tip #4: REMEMBER this list is NOT comprehensive, it is YOUR job to look for more scholarships on YOUR OWN.

Make an account on fastweb.com or scholarship.com for more scholarships.

Scholarship Tip #5: APPLY EARLY! APPLY EARLY! APPLY EARLY!

MARCH

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship – $10,000

9-12^th graders: Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card. Winner will be announced May 1st, 2017.

APPLY HERE: http://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests.htm

DEADLINE: March 2, 2017

California-Hawaii Elks Association Scholarship for Students with Disabilities –

$1000-$2000, 20-30 Awards

Seniors: For current or graduating high school students, or passed GED or CHSPE Must be a U.S. citizen or resident of CA or Hawaii. Must have a physical impairment, neurological impairment, visual, hearing and/or speech-language disorder. Materials: application form, financial statement, official transcript of records, two letters of recommendation and essay.

APPLY HERE: https://chea-elks.org/youth-activities/scholarships

DEADLINE: March 15, 2017

HSF Scholarship – $500-$5000

Seniors of Hispanic Heritage: Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited, not-for-profit, 4-year university, or graduate school, during the FALL 2017. Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA). Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable). All majors and graduate fields accepted. Emphasis on STEM majors.

APPLY HERE:: http://hsf.net/en/scholarships

DEADLINE: March 30, 2017

APRIL

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest $20,000

SENIORS: The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students. You must submit an essay of between 800 and 1600 words on a topic related to Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged. The three topic choices are listed on the sponsor’s website and essays will be judged on style and content.

https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests

DEADLINE April 28, 2017

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E-waste Scholarship $1,000

9-12th: The E-waste Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate or graduate students. You must be U.S. citizen or legal resident to qualify for this award. Complete the application form below including a 140-character message about e-waste. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about e-waste.

http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/ewaste-scholarship

DEADLINE April 30, 2017