There are thousands of scholarships out there. Below you will find many scholarships, most with general eligibility requirements. My goal is to share some lesser-known scholarships with my readers every Saturday.
Don't wait. Apply for these great scholarships today! And, if you missed the last Scholarship Saturday, check it out. There are scholarships there that are still open! You can also find scholarships on my other scholarship lists, such as scholarships with requirements based on your state, major, grade level, ethnicity, or religion. And, lastly, check out my list of scholarships with September and October deadlines.
Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, you are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements.
Here are 40 scholarships for Saturday, September 1, 2018.
Environmental Awareness Scholarship Essay
Sponsor: ReuseThisBag.com
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students worldwide. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to climate change.
Overcoming Your Fear Scholarship
Sponsor: Insight Pest Solutions
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 5, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are between the ages of 16 and 24 years of age. Applicant must submit an essay on a fear they have that relates to their college or school experience.
Get There Scholarship
Sponsor: Course Hero
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: September 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to permanent legal U.S. residents physically residing in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 16 years old and currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicant must answer a short question, give course advice, upload eight study documents, and share on social media.
Mason Finance Life Settlement Awareness Scholarship
Sponsor: Mason Finance
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited college or university. Scholarship is open to domestic, international, and undocumented students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to senior citizens.
Freethought Day High School Essay Scholarship
Sponsor: Freethough Day
Amount: $250
Closing Date: September 16, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to California high school students (grades 9- 12) who plan to pursue postsecondary education at a community college, four-year college, trade school, or vocation school. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to science, "fake news," or social media.
ADL Achievers Scholarship
Sponsor: Sam Day Loans
Amount: $500
Closing Date: September 28, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are enrolled full-time in high school or at least part-time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have at least a 2.8 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay, video or infographic on one of three given topics related to goals, dreams, or common problem during higher education.