Category: Non-UF Scholarships

Biannual Joseph J. LoRusso College Scholarship Essay Contest

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


https://injuryflorida.lawyer/scholarship/The Law Office of Joseph J. LoRusso To Offer Biannual $1,000 College Scholarship

The Fall 2018 essay contest and essay topic

The essay contest is open to students who are planning on attending an accredited United States college or university during the Spring 2019 semester. Both current college students and those starting college next spring are welcome to apply. In order to participate in the contest, applicants must submit a 500-600 word essay answering the following question as an attachment (.doc / .docx) to mailto:lorussoscholarship@yahoo.comlorussoscholarship@yahoo.com by 1/1/19, 9am PST.

The State of Florida law considers a DUI and vehicular homicide as a second-degree felony. The penalties for these can go up to $10,000 in fines and/or 15 years of imprisonment. Do you think the current penalty is enough in order to prevent drunk driving? If not, what would you recommend for Florida to implement to reduce fatalities?

Applicants should also submit the following information in the body of their submission email:

  • Their name, address, phone number, and date of birth
  • Their parents contact information, if the applicant is under 18 years old
  • The name of the institution they plan on attending
  • The course of study they plan to pursue
  • Once the application deadline has passed, the essays will be reviewed and judged based on the following criteria:
    • Responsiveness to the question
    • Grammar and style
    • Thoughtfulness and originality
    • The persuasiveness of the arguments presented
    • Proper use of citations

The scholarship award will be issued to the winner’s college/university of choice.


Deadline:

2026-01-01

Value:

1,000

College:

Non-UF Scholarships

Boca Raton Garden Club Award

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


An award is available to upper level students in biology, biochemistry, botany, ecology, education in biological sciences, landscape architecture, oceanography, or other major in the biological sciences.

Interested students should fill out application form and mail to:
4281 NW 3rd Avenue
Boca Raton, FL 33431-4105


Deadline:

2026-03-07

Value:

$1,000

Degree:

Graduate, Undergraduate

College:

Non-UF Scholarships

College Scholarship for the Business Leaders of Tomorrow

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


You must be a current college freshmen, sophomore, or junior in the US Territories to qualify for this award

For more information visit:
https://www.businessbroker.net/2018-business-scholarship-future-entrepreneur


Deadline:

2026-09-01

Value:

$2000

College:

Non-UF Scholarships

DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship


Please visit the https://www.dfamilk.com/careers/students-and-graduatesDairy Farmers of America website for more information and to apply.

$1,000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Dairy Farmers of America is offering 20 scholarships to applicants who plan for a career in the dairy industry.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
The Foundation awards scholarships in three categories of students in an accredited degree program: Incoming freshman, undergraduate students and graduate/professional students. Please note that this scholarship is only available for US-Based applicants. 

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must submit an application online that includes the following:

  1. Applicant’s commitment and passion for a career in the dairy industry demonstrated through responses to three essay questions.
  2. Extracurricular activities, awards, recognition and work experience.
  3. Academic achievement.
  4. Two letters of recommendation and a recent transcript.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
January 14, 2022 is the deadline to apply for this annual scholarship.


Value:

Degree:

Graduate, Undergraduate

College:

Non-UF Scholarships

Diversity Advancement Scholarship (Architects Foundation)

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Please visit the https://architectsfoundation.org/our-impact/architecture-scholarships/the-diversity-advancement-scholarship/Architects Foundation Website for more information and to apply.

$20,000 SCHOLARSHIP
Since 1970, the Diversity Advancement Scholarship has been awarded to help build a pipeline of architects so that the profession better reflects the diverse communities they serve. Architects Foundation is working to attract, inspire and invest in the next generation of the profession and we can help fund your college education with a multiyear scholarship of up to $20,000.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
See below for eligibility requirements. Please note that this scholarship is only available for US-Based applicants. 

  • A high school student planning to enroll in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program;
  • A rising second-year college student in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program; or,
  • A technical school or community college student who has completed high school or its equivalent and intends to transfer to a NAAB-accredited architecture program.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must submit:

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
January 14, 2022 is the deadline to apply for this annual scholarship.

NOTIFICATION:
Scholarship recipients will be notified in May via phone. If the jury process takes longer than usual, all applicants will be notified.


Deadline:

2026-01-14

Value:

$20,000

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

Non-UF Scholarships

Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Any student, 24 years old or younger, that is currently admitted or enrolled in a four-year college/university or graduate school or will be applying to one in the next calendar year is eligible.

Applicants must submit a 500+ word essay.

For more information and to apply, visit:

https://www.mjqlaw.com/scholarship/Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship


Deadline:

2026-03-15

Value:

$1000

Degree:

Graduate, Undergraduate

College:

Non-UF Scholarships

ExtremeTerrain’s Student Scholarship Spring

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Please visit the https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.htmlExtremeTerrain Scholarship Website for more information

1 scholarship for $2,500 will be awarded twice a year to students who are pursuing a Biology or a related degree in Environmental Studies. One scholarship will be awarded for the fall semester and another for the spring semester each year.
Our Program

ExtremeTerrain is offering two $2,500 scholarships, one for the fall semester and one for the spring Semester to eligible students pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth and Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems.

Students should submit a 700 – 1500 word essay here that describes who you are, why you feel it is important to maintain access to public lands for recreational use and how you plan to use your degree to advocate for the recreational use of public lands. Essays should be submitted as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to be eligible for consideration and must also be accompanied with proof of current enrollment in an accredited United States college or university.

Please submit your essay by 12:00PM EST on October 15th in order to be eligible for the spring semester scholarship and by June 15th to be eligible for the fall semester scholarship. The winner of the spring semester will be selected by November 15th and the fall semester winner will be selected by July 15th.

This opportunity is offered every year and submissions are open and encouraged for the spring and fall semesters.

Scholarship payment will be sent directly to the winner’s school as a tuition payment.

Who Is Eligible?

Undergraduate college/university students and high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Land Use, Earth & Atmosphere Sciences, Sustainable Land Management, Environmental Biology, Sustainable Agriculture Systems. Proof of enrollment is required along with submission. Any questions or clarification of what constitutes proof of enrollment can be emailed here.

ExtremeTerrain Scholarships are non-renewable, however previous winners who are still eligible may submit a new essay that follows the same criteria. Entries are limited to one essay per student each semester.


Deadline:

2025-10-15

Value:

2500

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

Non-UF Scholarships

ExtremeTerrain’s Student Scholarship Fall

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Please visit the https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.htmlExtremeTerrain Scholarship Website for more information on how to apply.
1 scholarship for $2,500 will be awarded twice a year to students who are pursuing a Biology or a related degree in Environmental Studies. One scholarship will be awarded for the fall semester and another for the spring semester each year.

Our Program

  • ExtremeTerrain is offering two $2,500 scholarships, one for the fall semester and one for the spring Semester to eligible students pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth and Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems.
  • Students should submit a 700 – 1500 word essay https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/10570faf5b024dbfb23e66e1f8bedbdbhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/10570faf5b024dbfb23e66e1f8bedbdb here that describes who you are, why you feel it is important to maintain access to public lands for recreational use and how you plan to use your degree to advocate for the recreational use of public lands. Essays should be submitted as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to be eligible for consideration and must also be accompanied with proof of current enrollment in an accredited United States college or university.
  • Please submit your essay by 12:00PM EST on October 15th in order to be eligible for the spring semester scholarship and by June 15th to be eligible for the fall semester scholarship. The winner of the spring semester will be selected by November 15th and the fall semester winner will be selected by July 15th.
  • This opportunity is offered every year and submissions are open and encouraged for the spring and fall semesters.
  • Scholarship payment will be sent directly to the winner’s school as a tuition payment.

Who Is Eligible?

  • Undergraduate college/university students and high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Land Use, Earth & Atmosphere Sciences, Sustainable Land Management, Environmental Biology, Sustainable Agriculture Systems. Proof of enrollment is required along with submission. Any questions or clarification of what constitutes proof of enrollment can be emailed https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/10570faf5b024dbfb23e66e1f8bedbdbhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/10570faf5b024dbfb23e66e1f8bedbdb here.
  • ExtremeTerrain Scholarships are non-renewable, however previous winners who are still eligible may submit a new essay that follows the same criteria. Entries are limited to one essay per student each semester.

Deadline:

2026-06-15

Value:

2500

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

Non-UF Scholarships

FamilyAssets Scholarship

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


About Family Assets

FamilyAssets supports families navigating long-term care issues and educates them on their options for selecting and paying for care. Their purpose is to help families make better care decisions by providing them with digestible free information about complex topics.

About the Scholarship

Because FamilyAssets value supporting families and helping those in need of affordable senior care, they are thrilled to offer one $3,000 scholarship to a deserving student that has shown their own passion for providing care for an elderly person in need. The student should also have ideas on how long-term care can be adapted to better suit the needs of seniors.

Who Can Apply?

  • You must be either volunteering providing services to seniors or helping take care of an elderly relative at home.
  • You must be enrolled in an accredited university in the United States.

Deadline For Applications: August 1, 2019 (recurring annually)

Application Requirements

Please write a 1,500 word essay that addresses the following questions:

  • What is the most important lesson you have learned from providing elderly care?
  • How has working with seniors changed your outlook on life?
  • In your opinion, what can society do to improve the quality of life for seniors receiving care?

Please provide proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university. This can be a recent transcript, acceptance letter, or tuition bill.

How to Apply

Please complete this application before August 1, 2019: https://goo.gl/forms/FrzpWu9uIgUPGcLF2The FamilyAssets 2019 Scholarship To complete the application, you will need to submit the following information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • College or university name
  • College or university mailing address
  • Attached proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university – current transcript, acceptance letter, or tuition bill will be accepted.
  • Attached essay detailing your experience caring for seniors. We will accept .doc and .pdf files only.

For more information, visit https://www.familyassets.com/scholarshiphttps://www.familyassets.com/scholarship.


Deadline:

2026-08-01

Value:

3000

College:

Non-UF Scholarships

Giva Scholarships

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Giva Semi-Annual Student Scholarship and Worldwide Community Ambassador Award
Two Award Cycles Each Year
Deadlines June 1st and December 1st

Giva’s Corporate Student Scholarship and Worldwide Community Ambassador Award is for anyone attending a college or university worldwide. This scholarship grant is aimed at assisting undergraduate or graduate students further their education as well as expand their social responsibility and community service footprint in the world. There is no specific course of study or major required.

Requirements

Giva will award $1000 scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students who write thoughtful essays in answering the following questions:

How will you use your talents and education to make the world a better place for future generations? What are your career and personal goals and why?

The essay needs to be between 600-1000 words, and must be submitted to our mailing address no later than June 1st or December 1st of each year. A current resume must also be included with the essay. Giva will choose the scholarship winners and will award the scholarships by August 15th and February 15th of each year. Students can only apply once in any 12-month period.

In addition to the scholarship winners will be entered into Giva’s six-month Worldwide Community Ambassador essay program. Giva will provide a social media platform wherein subsequent essays written by the award winners will be published on the Giva website, as well as other social media. The essays will reflect the personal experiences, perspectives and aspirations of the winners in order to encourage and inspire others.

Your educational institution must post this scholarship announcement on their public web site so that all students at your school have an opportunity to apply. If you found Giva’s scholarship on another web site, please advise your school of our scholarship and ask them to please post it on their public web site. Otherwise, you will not be eligible.

Essays may be competitively judged in a public forum and posted anonymously on Giva’s public web site for judging so do not include private information in your essay or anything you do not want posted on the Internet.
Eligibility & Applying

All students, regardless of major, currently attending a college or university degree program either full or part-time are eligible and encouraged to apply. The award is for school tuition so the scholarship check will be written out to the student’s educational institution. Giva employees, family relatives and vendors are not eligible.

You must send a hard copy of this application, essay and resume to Giva’s headquarters mailing address and also send Giva an electronic version of all documents. Please see the application for emailing instructions.

For more information and to download an application, visit:
http://www.givainc.com/scholarships/


Deadline:

2026-05-31

Value:

$1000

Degree:

Graduate, Undergraduate

College:

Non-UF Scholarships
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