Category: Non-UF Scholarships

The $1,000 Florida Law Group Scholarship


The Personal Injury Lawyers at https://www.thefloridalawgroup.com/The Florida Law Group are aware of the high costs associated education that students and their families face. To help students achieve their educational aspirations, The Florida Law Group is pleased to introduce the $1,000 Florida Law Group Scholarship.

The 2019 Essay Topic

To participate in the contest, applicants should write a 600-word essay answering the following question:

Explain why correcting the legislative drafting mistake, also known as “Scrivener’s Error” is a difficult process. How would you change Scrivener’s Error to more of a streamlined process? Would you propose statues or laws to identify the error(s) in order to reduce misinterpretation? Provide previous evidence showcasing the strict processes of correcting these so-called errors.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be planning to enroll in an accredited United States college or University in the Spring 2019 semester.
  • Incoming and existing law students enrolled in the Spring 2019 semester (1L, 2L, 3L) are eligible to participate.

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

How to Apply

People who wish to participate should send their essay as an attachment (.doc or .docx) in an email to mailto:floridalawgroup_scholarship@gmail.comfloridalawgroup.scholarship@gmail.com by January 31, 2019 9 AM EST. In the body of the email, applicants should include the following information:

  • Your name, address, and phone number
  • If you are under 18, contact information for your parents
  • The name of the school you are attending or planning on attending
  • Your current course of study
  • The best way to contact you

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


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The Ashoori Law Good Deeds Scholarship

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Please visit the https://www.ashoorilaw.com/scholarship/Ashoori Law Good Deeds Scholarship Website for more information.

We are excited to announce the Ashoori Law Good Deeds Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is intended to assist one driven, kind-hearted college student with a history of going beyond themselves to do good for others.

Ashoori Law is impressed by the work college students are doing every day to better the lives of others. Our goal for this scholarship is to help a college student pay for their tuition or other expenses.

Eligibility

 

  • You have performed an act of kindness for another person (this can be a single act or a history of ongoing kindness)
  • You are enrolled or accepted in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program.
  • You have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • You must submit an essay for consideration (details below)
  • You must submit a transcript of your last completed semester of schooling (official or unofficial)
  • You must fill out our Scholarship Application Form to the right of this page.
  • This scholarship will be awarded annually.
  • Your application must be submitted by May 1 of the calendar year for consideration.
  • The scholarship winner will be announced on June 1 of the calendar year.

Essay

Please write an essay of between 750 to 1,000 words introducing yourself, explaining your act of kindness, the impact it has had, and how it has shaped you.

 

How to apply

Please fill out the scholarship application form on the right side of this page.  Please upload the transcript and essay in the space indicated on the form.

 

Terms and Conditions

 

  • This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students alike.
  • To apply, you must be enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university within the United States.
  • You must be scheduled to enroll the first semester following the application deadline.
  • You must satisfy the eligibility requirements set-forth above.
  • There will be ONE (1) winner of this scholarship.

Deadline:

2025-05-01

Value:

1000

Degree:

Graduate, Undergraduate

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The Beacon® Scholarship for Rural America


WHO’S ELIGIBLE?

To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must:

Applicants must be college-bound graduating high school seniors, current college students, or adult learners with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (high school or college) who are planning to enroll in an accredited college program. Applicants must also reside in a rural area and meet low-income criteria outlined in the application below.

The winners will be chosen by the owners, management, and staff of Carrot-Top Industries. The scholarship check will be sent directly to the winner’s college or university.

HOW TO APPLY

Must provide an electronic copy of all documents below:

  • An essay of approximately 750 words responding to the prompt: “What does patriotism mean to you, and how do you believe patriotism can help communities across America?”
  • A copy of your most recent high school or college transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, counselors, other academic professionals, or colleagues
  • A current photo or school photo for marketing purposes

For more information, visit https://carrot-top.com/beacon-scholarshiphttps://carrot-top.com/beacon-scholarship.


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The Beacon® Scholarship for Rural America


WHO’S ELIGIBLE?

To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must:

Applicants must be college-bound graduating high school seniors, current college students, or adult learners with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (high school or college) who are planning to enroll in an accredited college program. Applicants must also reside in a rural area and meet low-income criteria outlined in the application below.

The winners will be chosen by the owners, management, and staff of Carrot-Top Industries. The scholarship check will be sent directly to the winner’s college or university.

HOW TO APPLY

Must provide an electronic copy of all documents below:

  • An essay of approximately 750 words responding to the prompt: “What does patriotism mean to you, and how do you believe patriotism can help communities across America?”
  • A copy of your most recent high school or college transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, counselors, other academic professionals, or colleagues
  • A current photo or school photo for marketing purposes

For more information, visit https://carrot-top.com/beacon-scholarshiphttps://carrot-top.com/beacon-scholarship.


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The Best Schools Online Learning Scholarships

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based
Online Student Only


Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident, currently enrolled in an accredited 100 percent online degree program or taking at least 80 percent of their courses online

A minimum cumulative college or university GPA of 3.0 (Winners must show proof of GPA)
At least 18 years of age
Applicants must consent to provide their first and last name and a quote for display at TheBestSchools.org if notified as the winner of a TheBestSchools.org scholarship

To Apply:
Complete an official online application.
Write an essay (minimum 500 words) on the subject: How My Online Degree Can Help Me Achieve My Career Goals.
Scholarship competitions occur twice each year. Submission deadlines are November 1st and March 1st.

For more information, visit:

https://thebestschools.org/online-learning-scholarships/The Best Schools Online Learning Scholarships


Deadline:

2025-03-01

Value:

$1000

Degree:

Undergraduate

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The Elie Wiesel Foundation Price in Ethics Essay Contest 2019

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


CONTEST GUIDELINES

Full Guidelines http://eliewieselfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/EP-Student-Guidelines_2019.pdfHERE

Awards:

  • First Prize – $ 5,000
  • Second Prize – $ 2,500
  • Third Prize – $ 1,500
  • Two Honorable Mentions – $ 500 Each

Eligibility:

  • Registered undergraduate full-time Juniors or Seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States during the Fall 2018 Semester.

2019 Essay Topic:

Articulate with clarity an ethical issue that you have encountered and analyze what it has taught you about ethics and yourself. Note that the most engaging essays often reflect deeply on a particularly meaningful experience or episode in one’s life. That approach could focus ethical reflection on:

  • A personal issue
    A family matter
    A travel incident
    An academic inquiry
    A dilemma in literature or film
    A recent article or editorial in a major newspaper
    A current conflict in American life
    An international crisis

Write about any specific topic you wish, provided it explores an ethical problem, question, issue, or concern.

THE 2019 CONTEST IS OPEN! https://center.uoregon.edu/EWF/FORMS/CFP/cfp_login.php?formid=2623029CLICK HERE TO APPLY


Deadline:

2024-12-15

Value:

5,000

College:

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The Filix Gardening Scholarship

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


The Filix Gardening Scholarship is an award for both undergraduate and graduate students who have a passion for gardening.

For more information visit:

http://www.thefilix.com/scholarship/The Filix Gardening Scholarship


Deadline:

2024-12-01

Value:

$1000

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The Garden Club of the Halifax Country

NOT College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


U. S. Citizen and a Florida State Resident enrolled full time as an upcoming Junior, Senior or Graduate student at the University of Florida. The applicant must be majoring in Landscape Architecture or Horticulture.

For more information visit:
http://andyswebtools.com/uploads/69/2017-18UFScholarshipApplication.pdf


Deadline:

2025-03-20

Value:

$3000

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The Home Team Hawaii Scholarship


To apply, you must be

a high school senior that has been accepted to an accredited university or
a current undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited university.

For more information visit:
https://www.hawaiipropertyfinder.com/blog/detail/5/1/The_Home_Team_Hawaii_Scholarship


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The Law Offices of George Salinas $1,250 Annual Scholarship


Here at The Law Offices of George Salinas, our personal injury attorneys understand that higher education can be a financial constraint for students and their families. To help students achieve their educational goals, our personal injury attorneys are proud to announce the launch of The Law Offices of George Salinas $1,250 Annual Scholarship.

The 2019 Essay Topic

To participate in the contest, applicants should write a 600-word essay answering the following question:

The growth of autonomous driving technology has led to many companies to begin testing self-driving vehicles on our roadways.  With this technology comes new challenges dealing with public safety on our roads. What safety challenges do these self-driving cars present and what type of regulations should we consider to ensure safe roads for the public? 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or law school in the United States for the Spring of 2019. This includes high school seniors, freshman, sophomores, juniors, college seniors, and law students (L1, L2, L3). Applicants must also comply with all requirements set forth in the “Essay Submission Procedure” section below.

Essay Submission Procedure

People who wish to participate should send their infographic as an attachment in an email to mailto:georgesalinasscholarship@gmail.comgeorgesalinasscholarship@gmail.com by March 30, 2019 9 AM CST. In the body of the email, applicants should include the following information:

  • Your name and phone number
  • If you are under 18, contact information for your parents
  • The name of the school you are attending or planning on attending
  • Your current/prospective course of study
  • The best way to contact you

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


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