{"id":1937,"date":"2016-03-01T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T13:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=1937"},"modified":"2025-04-17T11:01:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T15:01:43","slug":"25-easy-scholarships-to-help-you-pay-for-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/25-easy-scholarships-to-help-you-pay-for-college\/","title":{"rendered":"26 Easy Scholarships to Help You Pay for College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tell me if you disagree with the below 5 statements:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Everybody can use some help when it comes to paying for college.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. There are A LOT\u2013 maybe too many\u2014 scholarships out there. Too many options means not knowing where to start, which means not starting at all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Too many students are eligible for scholarships but don\u2019t know about them until they\u2019re crying about the money they don\u2019t have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. When applying for scholarships, doubt kicks in: \u201cWhat are the chances?!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. The chance of you winning that scholarship money is higher than 0%<\/strong>, which is the case if you don\u2019t apply at all.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Here are 26 scholarships that all students should\u00a0apply to!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you missed the first deadline, don\u2019t worry! The following awards are offered several times a year\u2013 some monthly, some quarterly, and some biannually!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u27af General Scholarships with Multiple Deadlines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    1. Unigo Scholarships<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Unigo offers a ton of fun scholarships throughout the whole school year! Get your creative hat on and start applying!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. College Survey Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fifteen survey responses will earn you an entry into the monthly $1,000 College Survey Scholarship. You can enter every month, so make sure to come back each month!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. DoSomething Scholarships<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Take action with DoSomething.org to make social change and enter to win up to $10,000 in scholarship!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. \u201cNo Essay\u201d College Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This monthly $2,000 \u201cNo Essay\u201d Scholarship is open to all students, including those planning to enroll within the next 12 months. Winners will be determined by random drawing and contacted directly. One entry per person, but you can come back each month to try again.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. SuperCollege Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Complete the online application for a random drawing. This $1,000 scholarship is open to any students currently enrolled or planning to go to college. The money can be used to pay for tuition, books, computers, room and board or any education-related expense. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Return2College Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Interested students must fill out an online application and answer the following prompt in three sentences or less: \u201cWhy are you getting your degree?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u27af General Scholarships with Single Deadlines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    7. Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Write a funny poem and receive a $2,000 scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Write a short response outlining your zombie apocalypse survival plan for a chance to win $2,000! Deadline is October 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9.\u00a0Unigo $10K Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In 250 words or less, describe the biggest challenge college students are facing today and offer a solution! Deadline is December 31.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    10.\u00a0Top Ten List Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With so many awards based on grades and extracurricular activities, this unique scholarship gives you the chance to tell\u2013 not show\u2013 what makes you oh-so great. Get creative or be serious, but whatever you do, you only have ten reasons to convince the judges why you deserve this scholarship, so make each one count. Deadline is December 31.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    11.\u00a0I Have a Dream Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Whether it\u2019s some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams in 250 words or less for a chance to win $1,500 for college. Deadline is January 31.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    12.\u00a0Sweet and Simple Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Think back to a time when you received a sweet and simple gift. In 250 words or less, explain why that gift was\/is so significant. Deadline is February 28.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    13.\u00a0Superpower Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: \u201cWhich superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?\u201d for a chance to win $2,500 towards education. Deadline to apply is March 31.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    14.\u00a0All About Education Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Finances can be a serious hinderance to education. In 250 words or less, explain how this $3,000 scholarship can make a difference in your education life. Deadline is April 30.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    15.\u00a0Fifth Month Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Does the number 5 have any significance or meaning to you? Apply for this fun scholarship and you just might win $1500 towards college! Be funny or serious\u2013 that\u2019s up to you, but the deadline is May 31.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    16.\u00a0Do-Over Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cIf you could get one \u2018do-over\u2019 in life, what would it be and why?\u201d Don\u2019t let \u201capplying for this scholarship\u201d be that do-over moment for you! It\u2019s your chance to win $1,500! Deadline is June 30.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    17.\u00a0Make Me Laugh Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Not all scholarships have to be serious. Relax and have fun with this $1,500 scholarship and you could be laughing your way to the bank! Deadline is August 31!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    18.\u00a0Shout it Out Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Shout out whatever is in your mind. The \u201cloudest\u201d applicant will receive the $1,500 Shout It Out Scholarship reward. APPLY BY SEPTEMBER 30!!!!!!!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    19.\u00a0Education Matters Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cWhat would you say to someone who thinks education doesn\u2019t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?\u201d Speak up for education and help yourself pay for it by winning this $5,000 scholarship. Deadline is November 30.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u27af Scholarships for specific majors, skills, ethnicities, or circumstances<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    20. Study Abroad Award\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thinking of studying abroad? This scholarship can get you one step closer to that goal! Just write a 150-250 word essay on the prompt listed. The deadline is November 1.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    21. Nitro Parent Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Nitro is offering parents the opportunity to earn a $2,018 scholarship for their child! All you have to do is complete a short survey and answer 2 short answer questions (50-250 words each.) The deadline is monthly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    22.\u00a0ACS Scholars Award<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    African American, Native American, and Hispanic\/Latino students (high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores or juniors, and community college students) planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically-related field and a career in the chemical sciences can apply for this $2,500-$5,000 scholarship. Deadline for the next academic year is March 1. Transcripts, standardized test scores, two recommendation letters and a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) are required.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    23.\u00a0Life Lessons Scholarship Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Submit either a 500-word essay OR a 3-minutes video discussing how the death of your parent or guardian affected your life financially and emotionally. You can win up to $15,000. Apply by March 1.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    24. The Debt.com Scholarship For Aggressive Scholarship Applicants<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Apply for as many other scholarships as you can, and send in the confirmation emails that you\u2019ve applied. Then, write a short letter telling Debt.com about yourself to enter for a chance to win $500. Submit your application in the online application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    25. Frame My Future Scholarship Contest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Church Hill Classics, a diploma framing company, runs the annual Frame My Future Scholarship Contest where you can win up to $5,000. Applicants may participate by submitting<\/span> a video, Instagram reel, or TikTok expressing what YOU hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    26.\u00a0‘Be Bold’ No-Essay Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bold.org, a website that helps pair students with scholarship opportunities, offers a no-essay scholarship to students who have profiles on the Bold.org platform. Students of all majors may apply for a chance to win $25,015. Applications are judged based on the \u201cboldness\u201d of the student\u2019s profile, defined as bearing the following qualities: \u201cearnest\u201d, \u201cdetermined,\u201d and \u201cmoving.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Applying to scholarships may seem like a daunting task, but it\u2019s not that difficult if you plan it out well. Set a time or a day in the week to apply for scholarships &<\/em> mark the deadlines on your calendar<\/em> so you never miss a date!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Free money doesn\u2019t come to those who procrastinate but to those who actively participate! :p<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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