I'm a high school junior starting to seriously look into college applications and the cost that comes with it. I've heard there are a lot of quick scholarships available, but I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone recommend some scholarships that have simple application processes and are worth applying to? Bonus if they're specifically open to juniors! I don't have a lot of time to devote to long applications right now because of my school and extracurriculars, so anything that's quick and pain-free would be amazing.
Right off the bat, CollegeBoard offers their Opportunity Scholarships program which awards scholarships for completing standard college prep steps like building a college list and practicing for the SAT. The awards range from $500 to $2,000 and they frequently hold drawings for these scholarships, so the application process is pretty quick.
There's also the Courage to Grow scholarship which is a $500 award that requires a short essay and is open to juniors or seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applications are open every month, so you can apply multiple times.
The WiseGeek Lifelong Learners Grant is a one-time $500 award open to all high school students, with no GPA, testing, or income requirements. The application form is short, requiring only some basic information about your educational goals.
ScholarshipPoints also hosts monthly drawings that high school students can enter, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Points earned by completing surveys and other activities on the site can increase your chance of winning.
"Tall Clubs International Foundation, Inc." offers a $1000 scholarship to high school seniors if they meet certain height requirements and write a short essay on what being tall means to them.
Most of these scholarships have rolling applications and are a fun way to explore your interests, engage with your future planning, and potentially win money for your future education. Remember that while the award amounts might not seem huge, every bit helps and multiple small scholarships can really add up!
Finally, do check out Appily as they have a comprehensive list of scholarships and their quick filters can help you find those that you qualify for and can quickly apply to. Good luck with the scholarship search!
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