SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Scholarship
Brief Description
Due
Scholastic Art & Writing Scholarships - Art Award
For 7-12th graders. Submit an original piece of art or writing. $500-1,000.
12/4
Scholastic Art & Writing Scholarships - Writing Award
For 7-12th graders. Submit an original piece of art or writing. $500-1,000.
12/4
Community Health Professions Academy (CHPA) 2021 Application
This program is aimed towards high school, junior high and middle school students from minority or underrepresented communities interested in dentistry, medicine, public health and other healthcare related careers. Get insight into these fields with virtual hands-on activities, public speaking skills, and receiving mentorship from current health professional students and providers. Due to the pandemic, all sessions will take place on Zoom, but students will receive hands on materials via mail. >>Learn more.
12/6
Apply for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest
Public school teachers nationwide can help their school win a share of $2M* in Samsung technology by entering the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. Developing projects that apply STEAM subjects to improve your local community, can empower your students to learn creative problem solving and critical thinking skills.
12/13
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America
For juniors who are highly motivated, have the desire to be a leader, and have demonstrated compassion and care for their community.
12/14
($32,000) - Applicants must be of Cuban descent, have min. 3.5 GPA, & be financially needy.
12/15
($2,500-$25,000) – For students who are ethnically and economically diverse and share these qualities: Ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college.
12/15
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship
Full tuition, fees, and stipend.
12/31
Scholarship Poetry Contest - Spring Issue
Open to all U.S. HS students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. Up to $500.
12/31
($1,500) - In 250 words or less submit a response to the question: "Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship."
12/31
($10,000) - In 140 characters or less submit a response to the question: "Surprise! You just got elected president. What’s your first tweet?"
12/31
($500) - Please explain in 250 words or less why you believe that you should be awarded this scholarship.
12/31