6 Painless And Fun Scholarships For Students
Start writing a post
Student Life

6 Painless And Fun Scholarships For Students

Who doesn't love free money?

Alex Gaines
Jan 17, 2018
Wake County, North Carolina
364
6 Painless And Fun Scholarships For Students
N/A

Graduating high school seniors or freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in college, I’ve got a few scholarship opportunities that are too good to pass up. Throughout my college career I always told myself, “Alex, you need to apply for scholarships next school year.” Guess what? I never did up until my last year. Yes, it was partially out of laziness but also due to the complicated application process and stipulations accompanying each scholarship.

It turns out I wasn’t qualified for the majority of them because I wasn’t a member of XXX sorority, didn’t have XXX GPA, and wasn’t from XXX county in the state I went to school in. I’m beginning to think that schools grant scholarships as if they are giving out their first born child. That said, I decided to look for scholarships outside of the school system for all of my fellow students in need.

The following scholarships are painless, fun, and don’t require an arm and a leg to apply. All prompt and eligibility details can be found in the links provided below.

1. Nature-Saving Scholarship

Deadline: March 11th, 2018

In 400 words or less, Hike & Cycle wants you to prepare a list of nature-saving rules to raise environmental awareness. The first place winner will receive $1,000 and second place, $500.

Scholarship Details

2. Annual Student Scholarship

Deadline: March 30, 2018

SavingsFree wants you to answer these 3 simple questions for a chance to win $1,000.

Scholarship Details

3. Eye for Design Scholarship

Deadline: August 1, 2018

Tell Joybird where your favorite place to study at home is by snapping a quick photo with the hashtag #eyefordesignscholarship2017 for a chance to win $1,000.

Scholarship Details

4. “Advocacy For LBGTQ+” Scholarship

Deadline: August 31, 2018

Bespoke Surgical wants to know in 800 words or less about the stigmas or discriminations you’ve faced or witnessed towards the LGBTG+ community for a chance to win $2,000.

Scholarship Details

5. College Scholarship for the Business Leaders of Tomorrow

Deadline: September 1, 2018

Inspired by an entrepreneur or business leader? Tell BusinessBroker.net about them in 800 words or less for a chance to win $2,000.

Scholarship Details

6. “Overcoming Your Fears” Scholarship

Deadline: September 5, 2018

What do you struggle with? Insight Pest Solutions wants to know in 700 words or less a fear you have that relates to school and how you overcame it for a chance to win $1,000.

Scholarship Details

What are you waiting for? Start applying today!

Good Luck!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Smith College
59003
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
waitlisted
Swoon

Navigating the Talking Stage: 21 Essential Questions to Ask for Connection

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

National Writers Society
127928
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
single life
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

Marist College
38098
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

University of Oklahoma
959593
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
family and friends
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

Beloit College
196253
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway
Photo by Abderrahmane Meftah on Unsplash

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less
school life

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments