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Ready to apply for some college scholarships? We rounded up seven different scholarships for current college students that feature a diverse range of qualifications and requirements. Whether you’re interested in STEM, art, or sports, there’s something for all kinds of students on this list. Prizes top out at $10,000. Find all the details on these scholarships below.
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
How to Apply: Submit a 3,000-4,000-word essay about challenges that awaken your conscience, including ethics of any problem, question, or issue, whether close to home or in the world at large.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students at accredited four-year colleges in the U.S.
Amount: Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000
Deadline: December 29, 2023
Website: https://eliewieselfoundation.org/prize-in-ethics/
William A. Lewis Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay between 400 and 600 words about an obstacle that you have had to overcome in pursuit of higher education and who helped you overcome that obstacle.
Eligibility: Open to BIPOC undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in STEM at an HBCU
Amount: $1,075
Deadline: December 31, 2023
Website: https://bold.org/scholarships/william-a-lewis-scholarship/
Love Your Career Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay, between 1,000 and 3,000 words, about 3 steps you plan to take to have a career you love, and interview a professional in your future field and include the responses within your essay.
Eligibility: Must be attending college in the U.S.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 10, 2024
Website: https://www.jonestshirts.com/pages/scholarship
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship
How to Apply: Write a short essay answering the question “Instead of spending time with technology, I’d rather…” The top 10 applicants will be asked to write a full-length essay.
Eligibility: Open to high school and college students who are U.S. citizens or legal residents
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 30, 2024
Website: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship
The Gallery Collection Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship
How to Apply: Create an original front cover of a greeting card using an original photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic
Eligibility: Open to all students at least 14 years of age in high school or college
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 1, 2024
Website: https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm
CNA Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete the application including answering the questions “Why do you want to become a CNA?” and “Why do you think you should be awarded this scholarship?”
Eligibility: Open to U.S. residents 18 and older who are accepted into a state-approved CNA course/certification program
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Website: https://cnafreetraining.com/about-us/cna-free-training-scholarship/
BigSun Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay between 500 and 1,000 words about how your participation in sports influenced you, your career goals, and how you relate to your family
Eligibility: Student athletes of any sport who are high school seniors or in college
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 19, 2024
Website: https://bigsunathletics.com/