Scholarships for Current College Students

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Ready to apply for some college scholarships? We rounded up six different scholarships for current college students that feature a diverse range of qualifications and requirements. Whether you're interested in nutrition, nursing, 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.

Brain Reference Scholarship

How to Apply: Write a 2,000-words-or-less essay explaining how specific nutrients can influence your cognitive functions, cognitive ailments, and affect overall brain health and well-being.
Eligibility: Must attend a U.S. accredited college, university, or trade school
Amount: $1,500 for first place, $500 to each of the three runner-ups.
Deadline: December 31, 2021
Website: https://www.brainreference.com/scholarship-essay/

Love Your Career Scholarship

How to Apply: Write an essay, between 1,000 and 3,000 words, about your passions and goals for the future and how you plan to have a career you love
Eligibility: Must be attending college in the U.S.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 10, 2022
Website: https://www.jonestshirts.com/pages/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 2, 2022
Website: https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

National Healthcare Heroes Grant for Nurses

How to Apply: Submit the application
Eligibility: All levels of nursing education are eligible for this award, including current nursing students, recent nursing graduates, and aspiring nursing students
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 16, 2022
Website: https://bold.org/scholarships/healthcare-heroes-nursing-grant/

BigSun Scholarship

How to Apply: Write a short essay 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, 2022
Website: https://bigsunathletics.com/

AEL Collegiate Essay Contest

How to Apply: Write an essay between 5 and 8 pages on the 2022 topic
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students at accredited four-year U.S. colleges
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: June 30, 2022
Website: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-grade-level/undergraduate-scholarships/ael-collegiate-essay-contest/

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