{"id":17978,"date":"2017-03-17T15:49:16","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T19:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=17978"},"modified":"2018-07-24T15:56:48","modified_gmt":"2018-07-24T19:56:48","slug":"scholarships-share-your-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/scholarships-share-your-story\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Scholarships That Pay You to Share Your Story (Worth $48,500)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The below\u00a0scholarships require you to share a personal experience, struggles you&#8217;ve faced, places you&#8217;ve visited and more!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25253\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25253\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/broke-college-student-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25253 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Broke-College-Student-Scholarship-Banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pssttt! Apply to our very own Broke College Student Scholarship!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/movebuddha-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moveBuddha Scholarship<\/a> \u2013 Up to $1,000 \u2013 Apply annually by February 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For the thousands of college students who enroll in out-of-state schools every year, the thought of moving far away from home can be anxiety inducing. That&#8217;s why moveBuddha is calling you to share your moving-to-college story, to help future students! The student who submits the best story will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to be spent on tuition, books, or other expenses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/flight-network-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flight Network Scholarship <\/a>\u2013 $1,000 \u2013 Apply by December 31<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Write a 500-1000 word essay about a travel related experience or topic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/drive-to-learn-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drive to Learn Scholarship<\/a> \u2013 $1,000 \u2013 Apply annually by July 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Think about your most memorable experiences\u2014both good and bad\u2014as a driver and\/or a passenger.\u00a0Those experiences might have helped you learn something about yourself or life in general. Write a short essay about one of these experiences for a\u00a0chance to win a $1,000 scholarship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/promises-annual-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Promises Annual Scholarship<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Up to $6,000 \u2013 Apply annually by December 31<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Addiction and mental health disorders have significant impacts on the life of both those who suffer and their family and friends. Promises Treatment Centers has been dedicated to helping young people and adults receive high quality treatment for more than 25 years. Each year, the center offers \u00a0$10,000 in scholarships to be shared between 3 winners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/spirit-button-academic-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spirit Button Academic Scholarship<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 $2,000 \u2013 Apply annually by August 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Write a 700 \u2013 1,000 word essay on the topic <em>\u201cwhat inspires me the most in life and why?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/the-zebra-tour-guide-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Zebra Tour Guide Scholarship<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 $1,000 \u2013 Apply annually by January 31<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Zebra\u2019s annual scholarship seeks to alleviate the financial pressures of college-bound students, while also getting an insider view of the different states.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/hackard-law-academic-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hackard Law Academic Scholarship<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<strong>\u2013 $2,500 \u2013 Apply by August 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do \u00a0you take pride in assisting the elderly? Then this scholarship might be for you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/verbal-ink-transcription-services-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Verbal Ink Transcription Services Scholarship<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<strong>\u2013 $1,500 \u2013 Apply annually by April 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All interested students must submit a 500-1,000 word essay on the following topic: <em>Share a story about how language has helped you find your voice.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/future-leaders-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Future Leaders Scholarship<\/a> \u2013 $3,000 \u2013 Apply annually by July 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Official Coupon Code Leadership Team is offering $3000 to one lucky winner via the Future Leaders Scholarship. Write an essay no longer than 1000 words addressing three simple questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/share-your-talent-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share Your Talent Scholarship<\/a> \u2013 $500 \u2013 Apply annually by August 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Write a short essay explaining your journey honing your talent and how others have encouraged you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/upgraded-points-scholarship-essay-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Upgraded Points Scholarship Essay Contest<\/a> \u2013 $1,000 \u2013 Apply by December 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Write\u00a0a 500-700 word essay on the following topic: Share an experience where you traveled and found beauty in another culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/the-financial-sumo-educational-scholarship-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Financial Sumo Educational Scholarship Program<\/a> -$1,000 \u2013 Apply annually by August 29<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you proud of something you\u2019ve overcome? What would this scholarship mean to you? Answer these question for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship!<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/the-yust-gallery-scholarship-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Yust Gallery Scholarship Contest<\/a> \u2013 $1,000 \u2013 Apply annually by August 31<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Write a short essay explaining your ability or skill\u00a0and why you are passionate about it, and then create a how-to video demonstrating your activity or skill.<\/p>\n<p><strong>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/the-mesothelioma-cancer-alliance-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Scholarship<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 $4,000 \u2013 Apply biannually by March 31 &amp; December 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance is proud to award $4,000 to one student each semester whose life has been impacted by cancer.<\/p>\n<p>[alert-announce]Want to win scholarship money? See this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/how2winscholarships.com\/?ap_id=yoorapark\">step-by-step scholarship guide<\/a>![\/alert-announce]<\/p>\n<p><strong>15. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/silver-cross-scholarship-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silver Cross Scholarship Program<\/a> \u2013 $1,500 \u2013 Apply annually by December 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Silver Cross offers an annual $1,500 scholarship for full-time college and university students using mobility equipment: a power wheelchair, manual wheelchair, or mobility scooter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>16. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/reservation-counter-general-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reservation Counter General Scholarship<\/a> \u2013 $1,500 \u2013 Apply biannually by May 31 &amp; November 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reservation Counter is an online hotel accommodation provider that is interested in granting hard working college students a $1,500 scholarship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/race-to-inspire-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Race to Inspire Scholarship<\/a> \u2013 $500 \u2013 Apply annually by August 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Race Entry offers a $500 scholarship to a student runner with a winning essay. Apply by August 15 each year for your chance to win.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/the-just-porter-backpack-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Just Porter Backpack Scholarship<\/strong> <\/a><strong>\u2013 $1,000 \u2013 Apply biannually by August 31 &amp; January 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Write a 500-750 word essay that demonstrates the power of creativity in your life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>19.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/life-lessons-scholarship-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Life Lessons Scholarship Program<\/a> \u2013 $15,000 \u2013 Apply annually by March 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Life Happens sponsors the annual Life Lessons Scholarship Program which awards up to $15,000 to the grand prize winner. Submit either a 500-word essay OR a 3-minute video discussing how the death of your parent or guardian affected your life financially and emotionally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/jim-dodson-law-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dodson Law Scholarship for Brain Injury Victims &amp; Their Caregivers<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 $1,500 \u2013 Apply by November 30<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Write a 500 word essay on the following topic: &#8220;Tell us how having a brain injury has changed your life. If you are a caregiver or a family member of someone who has a brain injury, please write your essay on how it has impacted you and\/or your family\u2019s life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>21. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/inspirational-college-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inspirational College Scholarship<\/a> \u2013 $1,000 \u2013 Apply annually by March 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Motivationalwellbeing.com offers a $1000 college scholarship to a student who inspires other students with their story!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The below\u00a0scholarships require you to share a personal experience, struggles you&#8217;ve faced, places you&#8217;ve visited and more! 1. moveBuddha Scholarship \u2013 Up to $1,000 \u2013 Apply annually by February 1 For the thousands of college students who enroll in out-of-state schools every year, the thought of moving far away from home can be anxiety inducing. 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