Thousands upon thousands of dollars go unused every year in the form up passed up volunteer awards and scholarships. Good writers miss out on opportunities to win essay contests simply because they didn’t know the chances existed. A good education can often cost a lot of money. Awards and scholarships can help offset those costs by a great deal, but there’s a catch: You have to know about them!
New aid options arise every year for all kinds of students. Thinking you’re not eligible to receive an award is hogwash. There are enough possibilities out there for every student to benefit. Listed below is an assortment of recent opportunities for students.
— Hispanic Heritage Scholarship: The Hispanic Heritage Foundation offers various scholarships for students of Hispanic backgrounds with a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. The application requires an essay and basic information. Amounts of $1000, $2000 and $3000 all are available. For more details, visit www.hispanicheritage.org.
— Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Competition: Awards of $1000 will be granted for American high school seniors and juniors. For the past 15 years, Signet Classics has been offering awards for essays on literary works. This year’s subject is “Moonstone†by Wilkie Collins. Visit us.penguingroup.com for more information.
— Holocaust Remembrance Project: High school students interested in advancing the study of the Holocaust have an opportunity through the Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation to compete for awards starting at $2,500. The essay must be no longer than 1,200 words and explain why it’s important to remember the event and pass on the knowledge to new generations. The website to enter is holocaust.hklaw.com.
There are countless more opportunities available for students looking for financial aid. Securing money for college could be as easy as entering “latest scholarships†into a search engine and writing about topics that are meaningful to you. Good luck!