Scholarship Opportunities
Guess what? YOU CAN START APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS in Junior High School!
Check out the different links below and see what scholarships you qualify for!
Shout it out scholarship
Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old
Criteria: Submit an online 250 word essay on "If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?"
Apply at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Eligibility: Students Age 13+ years old
Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "Imagine that your high school/college has been overrun with Zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Use your brain to flesh out a plan to avoid the Zombies, including where you would hide and the top 5 things you would bring with you to stay alive."
Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
Patriot's Pen Scholarship
Eligibility: Students in grades 6-8
Criteria: Submit an entry form and a short written response (300-400 words) on the theme: "What is Patriotism to me?"
More information and entry form found at: https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Patriots-Pen-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?v=1&d=20180904T165705Z&la=en
Education Matters Scholarship
Eligibility: Students Age 13+ years old
Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?"
Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship
Unigo $10K Scholarship
Eligibility: Be 13 years of age or older at the time of application
Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is it? What's their favorite mobile app?"
Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship
Top Ten List Scholarship
Eligibility: Be 13 years of age or older at the time of application
Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship."
Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship
I Have a Dream Scholarship
Eligibility: Be 13 years of age or older at the time of application
Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "We want to know... what you dream about? Whether it's some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college."
Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship
Sweet & Simple Scholarships Application
Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old.
Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: “Not every gift has to be expensive or extravagant. In fact, sometimes it’s the sweet and simple things that make a real difference in our lives. Think back and tell us about something you received as a gift and why it meant so much to you.”
Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship
Superpower Scholarship Application
Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old
Criteria: Submit an online 250 word essay on “Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?”
Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship
All About Education Scholarship
Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old
Criteria: Submit an online 250 word essay on “How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?”
Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/all-about-education-scholarship
Fifth Month Scholarship
Eligibility: Students age 13+ years old
Criteria: Submit an online 250 word essay on “May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original.”
Apply at: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship