SEPTEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS
Sept. 1 JAIME HORN MEMORIAL SOFTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
-scholarship to provide financial aid to high school seniors who played Babe Ruth league softball -apply here
Sept. 1 SAM'S LEGACY - FIGHT TO END DRUNK DRIVING SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
-must have 3.0 GPA or higher -Essay required (500-750 words) promoting innovative and effective educational, legislative and enforcement programs that help all drivers understand the risks of driving drunk and how to make responsible decisions that ensure their safety as well as the safety of others on the road APPLY
Sept. 15 GATES MILLENIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM
-must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American
-outstanding academics -potential to succeed in computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health and science -strong leadership potential -commitment to community service
-online application: www.gmsp.org
Sept. 15 THE FORMSWIFT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
$1,000
-make a business plan infographic about one of the suggested topics: Startup, Restaurant, Non-Profit, Transportation, Clothing
-scholarship program is for driven, up-and-coming entrepreneurs who are ready to commit to building a better world through their business ideas -send entry to [email protected]
Sept. 15 2021-22 PORCH SKILLED TRADE & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS
$2,000 awarded 4x year
-must have 3.4 GPA or higher -must be pursuing a degree that enables you or others in your community to learn a new trade, develop skills and technology, or start a small business related to home services offered by Porch APPLY
Sept. 15 A SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN WHO WANT TO BE THE BOSS
2 - $2,000 (1 in spring, 1 in fall)
-for any high school or college student who wants to start her own online business -make an account with goskills.com and then APPLY
Sept. 16 Registration deadline for the October 22 ACT test date
Sept. 16 HIAWATHA HALLOWEEN QUEEN SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
$1,000, $500, $250
-let Mr. McFarland know by Sept. 16 if you want to be nominated -there is a talent part of the judging
-essay required (500 words): As you approach the end of your high school years and look forward to the next four years, tell us about some important events or occasions from your past experiences and what personal growth you gained from it and why. Then, look into the future four years and explain what you hope to accomplish and why.
Sept. 17 WE THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
14 - $1,000
-must agree to attend the Winner Mentor Trip (Sept. 15-17) -may submit: essay, song, PSA, or STEM
-ESSAY: (500-1.000 words) on 1 of 2 topics / A) Research one amendment to the Constitution and explain how it is relevant today, B) Discuss the amendment process to the Constitution and how this process has preserved our governing document for over 250 years -SONG: Write and compose an original song expressing the importance of the Constitution in your life today, being as specific as possible (no longer than 3:20) -PSA: Choose one of 2 topics to create a 30 or 60 second public service announcement / A) Why are civil, civic conversations important in our society today?, B) Why should students know the U.S. Constitution? -STEM: Conduct a survey or focus group, create an online quiz or website, or design a smart-phone app containing information on the U.S. Constitution more information and to enter
Sept. 20 INNOVATION IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
$500
-must have 3.0 GPA or higher -must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others
(for example: a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.)
-entry window open from the 1st to the 20th of each month -for application
Sept. 21 PEPSI STRONGER TOGETHER SCHOLARSHIP
$25,000
-Submit your application for the 2022 Pepsi Stronger Together Scholarship before September 21, 2022 for a chance to win one of four scholarships for $25,000 towards arts education APPLY
Sept. 26 AYN RAND’S ATLAS SHRUGGED ESSAY CONTEST
$50 - $10,000
-for Seniors -essay of 800 to 1600 words on 1 of 3 topics they give you
more information and submission instructions: www.aynrandeducation.org/contests
Sept. 28 AMERICAN HARLEQUIN "THE WORLD DANCES" SCHOLARSHIP
4 - $250 (monthly)
-submit a dance video to www.theworlddances.com for a chance to win an award
Sept. 30 HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION PATH TO PRO SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000 - awarded 4 times a year
-Home Depot wants to help create the next generation of skilled trade leaders -Focused on Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Construction Management APPLY
Sept. 30 NUTS, BOLTS, AND THINGAMAJIGS SCHOLARSHIP
up to $3,500
-must have 2.5 GPA for trade, community, or technical colleges/3.0 GPA for universities -be entering a certificate or degree program which leads to a manufacturing career, at a community/technical college,
trade school, or a university on a full-time basis (12 or more credit hours) more information/application
Sept. 30 MAKE A DIFFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
-must have 3.0 GPA or higher -be interested in making a difference in the community, as demonstrated by past and present volunteer, professional, and educational experiences. Essay required (750 words): How will you make your dreams a reality and how does this make a meaningful impact on the world? How will you take practical steps to achieve these dreams? Submit your complete application to [email protected]
Sept. 30 SAFE (Seatbelts are for Everyone) SPEAKS SCHOLARSHIP
5 - $1,000
-prepare a 10-minute virtual presentation on a topic related to driving safely ENTER
Sept. 30 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL POETRY CONTEST
$100 - 500 / Multiple winners each quarter
-open to 9-12 grades -looking for unpublished, the sole work of the entrant, and not entered in any other concurrent contest
-poems must be 20 lines or less -judged on creativity, originality, imagery, artistic quality, and mastery of poetic expression TO ENTER
Sept. 30 DISCOVER STUDENT LOANS SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES
12 - $5000 (once each month)
-go HERE and follow the on-screen instructions to submit an entry into
Sept. 30 SLEEKNOTE SCHOLARSHIP
2 - $1,000
-create a video of between one and two minutes explaining your purpose for applying and why you feel you should receive the scholarship. Include why you chose your particular field of study, the kind of profession you plan to pursue, your future goals, and how the scholarship will help you attain those goals. -to apply/submit video
Sept. 30 GOENNOUNCE DEFINE YOURSELF MONTHLY SCHOLARSHIP
$500
-what are you interested in? what are your education goals?
www.goennounce.com/static/scholarship1?
September 30 OppU ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP
$2,500
500 words: Why you are an achiever...Have you created opportunity for yourself or for others? application
Sept. 30 $1,000 CAPPEX EASY COLLEGE MONEY SCHOLARSHIP (monthly)
$1,000
-enrolled or planning to enroll in the next year -go to Cappex and register to be eligible go here
Sept. 30 THE CAPTAINU STUDENT-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000
-must be going to compete in athletics in college -must complete a free CaptainU Profile
-go online to: www.captainu.com/scholarship
Sept. 30 NICHE NO ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
$2,000 given away monthly
-open to all types of students
to register go to: https://colleges.niche.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
Sept. 30 SHOUT IT OUT SCHOLARSHIP
$1,500
-submit an online written response to the question: If you could say one thing to the entire world at once,
what would it be and why? (250 words or less) -apply
Sept. 30 SCHOLARSHIPPOINTS $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP
$10,000 monthly
-no essay or GPA requirements -register at: www.scholarshippoints.com
Sept. 30 COURAGE TO GROW SCHOLARSHIP
$500 - 1 EACH MONTH
-2.5 GPA or higher -Essay required (250 words or less): Why you believe you should be awarded this scholarship.
(Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar are important) www.couragetogrowscholarship.com