March Deadlines

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: March 1 (annually)

Requirements:

• Undergraduate Student

• Must be a daughter, son, grandson, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, great-grandson of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion (eligibility dates on website)

Website: https://www.alaforveterans.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors-National-Presidents--Scholarship/ 

Amount: Up to $20,000 

Deadline: March 15 (annually)

Requirements:

• Acceptance to an accredited four-year college, university or equivalent

• G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher

• Involvement in an extra-curricular activity or work

• Completion of full application

Website: http://www.beyondtheboroughs.org/

Amount: $500

Deadlines: May 3 - August 1 & September 1- November 30

Requirements: 

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in either High School, University or College as a full-time student

• Submit an essay of at least 750 words addressing 4 questions (listed on website).

Website: https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/ 

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Monthly on the last day of each month

Requirements:

• Junior or Senior in High School or a college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. 

• U.S. Citizens only

Website: https://www.couragetogrowscholarship.com/ 

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Last day of March, June, September, December (annually)

Requirements:

• Be older than 13

• Currently enrolled or will be enrolled in college within 24 months

• Be between high school junior and college graduate student

Website: https://accessscholarships.com/1k-too-cool-to-pay-for-school

Amount: $500

Deadline: Last day of March, June, September, December (annually)

Requirements:

• Be older than 13

• Currently enrolled or will be enrolled in college within 24 months

• Be between high school junior and college graduate student

Website: https://cedaredlending.com/scholarship/

Amount: $3000

Deadline: March 1, 2024

Requirements:

• Colorado resident

  • Applicants must graduate from a Colorado high school in May 2024. 

  • DACA and undocumented friendly. U.S. Citizenship and U.S. Permanent Residency not required. 

• Self-identify and commited to serve the Latino community. 

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (unweighted or weighted). 

• Must be a high school student graduating in May 2024. 

Website: https://www.laef.org/Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: March 31, 2024

Requirements:

• Current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States OR current college students already studying at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution

• U.S. citizens

• Anticipating completion of high school diploma at time of application or already in possession of high school diploma / GED

• Planning to or already currently pursuing a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution

• Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA currently

Website: https://www.realcozy.co/pages/scholarship

Amount: $500

Deadlines: March 31, 2024

Requirements: 

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in either High School, University or College as a full-time student

• Submit an essay of at least 750 words addressing 4 questions.

Website: https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/ 

Amount: $1,500

Deadlines: March 1, 2024

Requirements: 

• Active commitment to volunteerism

• Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid)

• Volunteer leadership achievements

• Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs

• Support in Zonta International’s mission of building a better world or women and girls

Website: https://zontacentralok.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/YWPAApplication-club-2024.pdf

Amount: TBD

Deadlines: March 25, 2024

Requirements: 

The ASIST Scholarship is a non-discriminatory, educational scholarship program for the benefit of nontraditional students pursuing an associates, bachelor or master’s degree, or a technical/professional certification. These include persons who are:

• Past high school age and who are entering a college, university, or trade school and/or the workforce for the first time

• Non-traditional students already enrolled in a college, university, or trade school program

• Re-training due to changes in the workplace

In addition to the Chapter ASIST, there are corporate awards (payable in USD) given annually. Corporate candidates are selected from first place Chapter winners.

Awards are provided for the recipients’ education and related expenses to aid them in obtaining the necessary educational skills to help achieve career goals and objectives. Related expenses include tuition, books, lab fees and mandatory fees from schools. Not included are such things as rent, utility payments, travel expense, repayment of student loans or remaining balances payable to recipient. Checks for Chapter and Corporate scholarship awards are paid directly to the respective college, university or trade school. Scholarship awards are valid for one year from date granted and must be paid within one year of being awarded. Unclaimed awards will be returned to the Chapter or Corporate B/C/DP accounts for redistribution.

Selection criteria may include the following:

• Financial need

• Socially, physically and economic challenges faced by the applicant

• Individuals with children residing in the home

Applicants cannot be an EWI representative. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Clearly defined career goals and objectives

• Ability to specify the educational requirements needed to attain the above goals and objectives

• Response to an essay question

• Copy of completed FAFSA/TAFSA (https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa)

• Copy of student aid application (if applicable)

• Two references - one can be from employer (past/present), teacher/school administrator, sponsor, and second reference can be from church official, volunteer organization or personal acquaintance. These references should focus on the candidate's goals/objectives and potential for success.

• Must reside within boundaries of a participating EWI Chapter – refer to list on ewiconnect.com

• Legally reside within the country for which they are applying

The following materials are required to be provided electronically by upload in the application. Please have these available when submitting your application:

• FAFSA/TAFSA

• Student Transcripts - most current document is required

• ACT/SAT Scores as applicable for applicant's future educational plans

• Two (2) Personal Recommendations - the letters must be completed by two (2) individuals of the applicant's choice who is either a past or present employer, teacher, counselor or other school administrator, or someone serving in a leadership/mentorship role for the applicant

• Essay- minimum of 500 words on one of the topics provided