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JANUARY
JFK Profile in Courage Contest (9th-12th): $10,000, describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917. DEADLINE: 1/15/21
Blaze Your Own Trail Scholarship (12th): $1,000, 600-800 word essay that describes a challenge you faced, how you overcame it, and how the experience affected you. DEADLINE: 1/15/21
CSTA Scholarship (12th): $10,000, plan to study computer science, create an original computational artifact (e.g., program), description of project and development (two essays of <1,000 words each), project source code and executable file, short video showing and describing the project (2-5 minutes), consent form. DEADLINE: 1/18/21
The Coolidge Scholarship (11th): Full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. DEADLINE: 1/20/21
Live Mas Scholarship (12th): Up to $25,000, submit a 2-minute video that addresses - what is your passion and how are you currently pursuing it? How do you plan to use your passion to uniquely make a positive change in your community or the world? How will your education help enable you to pursue your passion and make a change? DEADLINE: 1/20/21
C-SPAN Student Cam Contest (9th-12th): $5,000, create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme. DEADLINE: 1/20/21
Points Foundation Scholarship (12th): Up to $10,000, leadership & service, academic excellence, working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community, financial need. DEADLINE: 1/25/21
Black College Expo Scholarship (11th-12th): Amount TBD, essay about "Why is a College Education Important to Me." DEADLINE: 1/25/21
Equitable Excellence Scholarship (12th): Up to $25,000, demonstrate courage, strength and wisdom as shown by community impact through volunteer service. DEADLINE: 1/28/21
Safe Jobs For Youth Poster Contest (14-18 years old): $300, create a poster in any language with a theme related to Safe Jobs for Youth, specifically with workplace safety as it relates to the real threat of COVID-19. DEADLINE: 1/29/21
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship (9th-12th): $1000, 140-character message about technology addiction. DEADLINE: 1/30/21
InspirASIAN Scholarship (12th): $2000, 3.4+UW GPA, Essay on "Making A Difference in My Community". DEADLINE: 1/31/21
Stars Soaring with Resilience Scholarship (9th-12th): $1000, complete the online application and write a response explaining how the COVID-19 pandemic affected you and your family. DEADLINE: 1/31/21
Cappex Easy Money Scholarship (9th-12th): $1000, No essay or minimum GPA required to win. DEADLINE: 1/31/21
FEBRUARY
*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* Jenny Parks Memorial Scholarship (12th): Up to $15,000, 3.2+GPA, proof of 70 hours minimum of community service, 1000 word essay, transcript, one letter of recommendation. DEADLINE: 2/1/21
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship (12th): Up to $30,000, plan to attend a four year, community service, leadership, financial aid, min 1000 combined SAT score or ACT Composite score of 21. DEADLINE: 2/1/21
Significant Challenge Scholarship (12th): $5,000, 3.4+ GPA, leadership, challenging coursework, and planning to go to college. DEADLINE: 2/1/21
Live Deliberately Essay Contest (9th-12th): $500, 750 words or less response to the writing prompt. DEADLINE: 2/16/21
*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* AVC Foundation Scholarship (10th-12th): Amounts Vary by donor, 2.0+ GPA, must be enrolled in at least 6 units. DEADLINE: 2/19/21
2021 Civics Education Essay Contest (9th-12th): 500 words or less about what the rule of law means to you. DEADLINE: 2/26/21
MARCH
Microsoft Disability Scholarship (12th): $20,000, 3.0+ GPA, living with a disability (as defined by WHO), planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college/university, major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or a related field, passion for technology, leadership, and financial need. DEADLINE: 3/1/21
The Renal Medullary Carcinoma Foundation's Fund The Future Youth Scholarship (12th): $1,000, African American or minority students pursuing healthcare. DEADLINE: 3/30/21
OppU Achievers Scholarship (12th): $2,500, submit a short response 500 words or less about why you are an achiever. DEADLINE: 3/31/21
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship (12th): $20,000 3.3+GPA, must be of African descent, plan to attend a four-year college or university, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing), passion for technology, leadership, need financial assistance. DEADLINE: 3/31/21
APRIL
*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* Lancaster United Methodist Church Scholarships (12th): $600, 2.5+ GPA, will attend AVC, application available in Naviance or on the Class of 2021Google Calendar. DEADLINE: 4/1/21
Herbert Lehman Education Fund (12th): $2,000 for 4 yrs, must have a combined family income of $65,000 or less, academic achievement, commitment to public service, completed application form, copy of the acceptance letter to the college you will attend, two recommendation letters, resume, current school transcript (finalists will be required to submit an official transcript), personal statement, an essay, copy of your SAT and/or ACT test scores; and copy of your Student Aid Report (FAFSA Form). DEADLINE: 4/1/21
College JumpStart Scholarship (10th-12th): $1000, merit based on GPA and personal statement. DEADLINE: 4/15/21
EWaste Scholarship (9th-12th): $1000, 140-character message about e-waste. DEADLINE: 4/30/21
MAY
Triple Impact Competitor Scholarship (11th): $1,000+, playing for a hs or club team, Personal Mastery: Making oneself better, Leadership: Making one's teammates better, Honoring the Game: Making the game better. DEADLINE: 5/31/21
JUNE
Probo Medical Scholarship (12th): $500, 3.0+ GPA, essay of 1,500 words or less on the specified prompt. DEADLINE: 6/21/20
OppU Achievers Scholarship (12th): $2,500, submit a short response 500 words or less about why you are an achiever. DEADLINE: 6/30/20
Digital Privacy Scholarship (9th-12th): $1000, 140-character message about digital privacy. DEADLINE: 6/30/21
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