Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior and looking ahead to my senior year. I've heard there are some fun and unique scholarships out there that I can apply for. Does anyone have any suggestions for the class of 2023? I'm open to any ideas! Thanks in advance.
Hi there! It's great that you're already thinking about scholarships for your senior year. There are indeed many fun and unique scholarships out there. Some of my favorites for the class of 2023 include:
1. Doodle for Google Scholarship: This contest is open to all students in grades K-12 and asks participants to create a doodle that will appear on Google's homepage. The winner receives a $55,000 college scholarship and a $50,000 technology grant for their school.
2. Create-a-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest: This scholarship is for students 14 years and older, and it requires you to design a greeting card. The winner receives a $10,000 scholarship and an additional $1,000 for their school.
3. Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest: This one's a classic! You have to create a prom outfit using Duck Tape. There are cash prizes for the top 10 entries, with first place receiving $15,000.
4. Flavor of the Month Scholarship: For this scholarship, you'll need to write a 250-word essay about which ice cream flavor best represents you and why. The winner receives a $1,500 scholarship.
5. Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship: Another fun essay-based scholarship! Write a 250-word essay about how you would survive a zombie apocalypse and which five items you'd bring with you. The winner gets $2,000.
These are just a handful of fun and unique scholarships out there, so keep an eye out for other opportunities as well. Best of luck in your search, and have fun applying!
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