Acorn Equality Fund Scholarships
Thank you for your interest in an Acorn Equality Fund scholarship. Our scholarships are designed to provide academic financial support for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered students, allies or the children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered parents. The 2018 scholarships range from $1000 to $4,000 with up to $30,000 being disbursed.
To be eligible, the applicant must retain permanent residence in the AEF service area (all Illinois counties except: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will) and attend any accredited post-secondary educational facility. For more information click here
Amount: $1000 - $4000
Deadline: September 21, 2018
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - CIA
THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO FULL - TIME HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, COLLEGE FRESHMEN, AND COLLEGE SOPHOMORES. YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN, HAVE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST A 3.0 GPA, AND DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD. FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN, YOU MUST HAVE SCORED AT LEAST 21 ACT / 1500 SAT SCORE. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO MINORITIES AND STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
AMOUNT: $18,000
DEADLINE: January (TBD)
You Deserve It Scholarship
- Territory: You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
- Age: You must be 16 years of age or older
- Enrollment: You must either be enrolled now, or will be enrolled within three months of registration in a qualified high school, college or university within the United States.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 29, 2018
Shout It Out Scholarship
Have something on your mind? Let it out, or better yet SHOUT it out. Give your thoughts a voice and earn free college money at the same time.
Our Shout It Out Scholarship committee wants to know what you have to say. Whether it’s a message for the world or just a quick “hi mom,” this is your opportunity to speak up and win money for college. We’re listening!
Let your keyboard be your megaphone, and shout out your message. This unique scholarship gives you the platform to speak up – and cash in. The “loudest” applicant will receive the $1,500 Shout It Out Scholarship reward. Click here for more info
Amount: $1500
Deadline: September 30, 2018
Don't Text and Drive Scholarship
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. Students must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. This scholarship helps you understand the risks of texting while driving. Click here for more information
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 30, 2018
National High School Poetry Contest
All winning poems will be published. In order to protect entrants' work, all publications will be copyrighted as an anthology by LPS Publishing and/or The Live Poets Society. However, LPS Publishing and The Live Poets Society will retain no ownership rights to the poetry. Such rights remain with the poet at all times. Entries will be judged on creativity, originality, imagery, artistic quality, and mastery of poetic expression. There are no theme or style requirements. Click here for more information
Amount: $100 - $500
Deadline: September 30, 2018
$10,000 Giveaway from Harris Poll Online
Become a member of the Harris Poll Online and you could receive money for college just by taking simple surveys. Each survey you take gets you an entry to the scholarship drawing. For more information click here.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 31, 2019
$2,000 Student-Athlete Scholarship
The $2,000 CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship is open to all student-athletes (Freshmen – Seniors + Junior College) who plan to attend a 4 year college.
Requirements
- Students must be currently enrolled in high-school or junior college
- Students must be planning to attend a four year university
- Students must complete a free CaptainU Profile by filling out form to the right
Amount: $2000
Deadline: varies - winner selected once per quarter.