I'm heavily involved in volunteering and want to know if there are scholarships out there that reward community service. I spend a lot of my time in after-school programs and community clean-up events. Any tips would be awesome!
You're in luck! Numerous scholarships are designed precisely to reward and encourage students who show a commitment to volunteering and community service. Remember that each scholarship has its own specific criteria, so be sure to check eligibility requirements before you apply. Here are a few to start with:
1. The Bonner Scholars Program: This program offers full tuition scholarships in exchange for community service. It is available at selected colleges, which include Oberlin College, Brown University, and more.
2. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors young people in grades 5-12 for outstanding volunteer service. National honorees receive a $5,000 scholarship.
3. The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes: This honor is awarded annually to 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and the environment. It is not a scholarship, but winners each receive $10,000 to support their service work or higher education.
4. The Do Something Awards: Do Something is an organization that encourages young people to do good and offers numerous opportunities throughout the year for scholarships awarded based on community service activities.
5. The Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award: This scholarship awards $500 to students under the age of 21 who have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work over the past two years while maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Remember, you can use the scholarship search tool on Appily to find these and other scholarships. Good luck on your scholarship hunt!
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