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Searching for Easy College Scholarships

Hey everyone, as I plan for college, I'm starting to look for scholarships. There are so many out there, and sifting through them can be overwhelming. Does anyone know of any 'easy' scholarships I should consider applying for? Maybe ones that don't require long essays or have simple application processes? I'm just trying to keep my options broad and my stress levels low, so any suggestions would be awesome.

a year ago

Hi there! It's fantastic that you're considering applying for scholarships - they can make a substantial difference when it comes to financing your education. Let's consider a few scholarship options with simpler application procedures.

One potential scholarship to look at is the "No Essay" College Scholarship by Niche, which is essentially a monthly lottery of $2,000 for students who sign up. Other 'easy' scholarships also operate under the lottery system, such as ScholarshipPoints $10,000 scholarship where you register and have a chance to win.

The "DoSomething" organization also provides several scholarship opportunities throughout the year by participating in short volunteering or campaigning activities. These activities can range from creating cards for the elderly or recycling old textbooks. The best part is these activities are often straightforward and beneficial to your community, no essay is needed.

Also, don't forget the "Duck Tape Stuck at Prom" scholarship, which requires you to make a prom outfit entirely out of duct tape. It's a fun and creative way to potentially earn money for college.

Just a small reminder, easy scholarships may also mean more competition because of lesser requirements, so it would still be a good idea to apply to some scholarships that require essays or a bit more work. You might have a better shot at those since the applicant pool may be smaller. Thanks

a year ago

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