I'm a high school junior trying to plan ahead for college. I'd love some tips on easy scholarships that don't require a ton of paperwork or a high GPA. Any leads on ones that are simple to apply for?
Sure, there are many scholarships out there that have simple application processes and don't require stellar GPAs. Here are a few to consider:
1. Doodle for Google Competition: This scholarship is a creative challenge to students to create a Google Doodle based on a certain theme. The winning doodle gets published on Google's home page and the artist gets a $55,000 scholarship!
2. Shout It Out Scholarship: This $1,500 scholarship is given by ScholarshipExperts.com and requires a simple 250-word essay on a fun and interesting prompt.
3. Tall Clubs International Scholarship: If you have the height, you might be eligible for this one. Women taller than 5’10” and men taller than 6’2” can apply for a $1,000 scholarship!
4. Voice of Democracy Scholarship: Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, this scholarship requires a 3-5 min audio-essay on a patriotic theme. The top national scholarship amount is $35,000.
5. The Unigo Flavor of the Month Scholarship: A short 250 word or less, essay about an ice cream flavor that matches your character will get you in the running for this $1,500 scholarship.
Remember, all scholarships, even the easy ones, are competitive, so it's important to put in your full effort even when the requirements seem simple or fun. Quality over quantity applies even here — a few well-thought-out applications will usually be more successful than a slew of hastily done applications.
Also, don't underestimate local scholarships. These are scholarships offered by local organizations, businesses, or clubs in your area. While they may not offer massive award amounts, the competition for these scholarships is usually smaller, increasing your odds of winning.
Lastly, the scholarship search engine on the CollegeBoard website or Appily can be a fantastic resource to find scholarships that align with your abilities and interests.
Good luck with your scholarship search!
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