Not everyone can boast an amazing GPA and a scroll of club positions they have held,
two for every letter of the alphabet. That doesn’t mean that one must be forever
doomed to relying on minimum government aid and student
loans.
Scholarship essay contests are a great option for those looking to be rewarded for
their current application efforts without having to worry about their past. Luckily
for students, most essay contest evaluators place much weight one the writing portion
of an application. (It is after all an essay contest.) That means that as long as
students put some effort into the projects at hand, they will have a shot at the
prize. The following essay contests will give you an idea of the kinds of scholarships
that may be found at our site. Please feel free to explore some of these opportunities
by clicking on the links below.
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ALBA George Watt Memorial Essay Contest
ALBA George Watt Memorial Essay Contest
The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) is pleased to announce the continuing annual competition for the George Watt Memorial Essay prizes. ALBA awards prizes for the best essays about the Spanish Civil War, the global anti-fascist political or cultural struggles of the 1920s and 1930s, or the lifetime histories and contributions of the Americans who fought in support of the Spanish Republic from 1936-1938.
At least two prizes of $500 each will be awarded each year, one to the best undergraduate student work and one to the best graduate student work on one or more of the above topics. More
JFI - Veteran's Day Scholarship Contest
This contest is open to all students of all national backgrounds that are currently studying in the United States. Eligible contestants must be middle or high school (7th—12th) students in a public, private, alternative, parochial, or home-study program. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible. Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students studying within the United States. Recent high school graduates are eligible to participate as long as the deadline of the current contest falls within a 12-month calendar after graduation. More
Scholarships.com Resolve to Evolve Essay Scholarship
The Resolve to Evolve Scholarship is about more than just making resolutions—it’s about creating change and furthering our evolution as individuals and a society. We must resolve to proactively and progressively confront challenges, however daunting. The "R2E" essay scholarship is an opportunity to move beyond finger-pointing and offer constructive criticism and workable solutions for problems facing an administration or an organization. Winners will not only receive a $1,000 college scholarship, but will also have their essays forwarded to officials who have the power to potentially act upon each essay’s suggestions. More
Signet Classics Scholarship Essay Contest
The Annual Signet Classics Scholarship Essay Contest, open to U.S. high school juniors and seniors, grants a $1,000 scholarship award to each of the five winning students, as well as a Signet Classics library (ARV $1,800) for the winner’s school.
Students enter by writing an essay on one of four topics posed for this year’s competition book.
For more information about the competition and this year's competition book, please see the provided weblink:
http://www.penguinputnam.com/static/html/services-academic/essayhome. More