Scholarships can be a helpful way to fund your college education. They provide you with free money that can go towards tuition or other educational expenses. To find and apply for scholarships, sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.
To sign up, go to: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#students
You can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.
Here are some reasons why I recommend Going Merry above other scholarship sites:
Happy applying--and good luck winning, like these students did!)
Kind regards,
Ms. Angela
Scholarship Name | Deadline | Eligibility | Description/How to Apply | Award |
Horatio Alger Scholarship |
Oct. 26, 2020 |
High School Senior.
Must be legal resident of U.S.
2.0 GPA
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Complete online application here. | $10,000 |
Elks Scholarship | Nov. 15, 2020 |
High School seniors.
U.S. citizens.
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(if applying for this scholarship, please contact Mrs. Patty Quick
for tips and guidance- Patty Quick 951-746-6134)
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$1,000-$12,500 |
Urban Outfitters and Fuji Film Scholarship |
Nov. 20, 2020 |
16 yrs. or older.
Must be legal resident of U.S.
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Complete online application here. |
1 winner of $10,000.
2 winners of $5,000. 50 runner-ups will each win a Fujifilm Instax Mini Link (Smartphone Printer) and one box of ten photo sheets.
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Dec. 14, 2020 |
Seniors.
3.0 GPA.
Plan to attend a 4-year college as a STEM major.
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Online application and finalist video. | up to 30-$10,000 renewable Scholarships | |
Zippia Dream Job Scholarship |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
18 yrs. or older.
Must be a legal resident of U.S.
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Send your essay in the body of the email (no attachments) to scholarship@zippia.com with the subject line: "My Dream Job Scholarship Contest Entry"500 words or less, what your dream job would be. Describe your dream job and WHY this is your dream job. Consider the following in your essay:
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$1,000 |
Form Swift Scholarship | Jan. 15, 2021 |
High school seniors.
(Undocumented students too).
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Applicant must create a business plan infographic for one of the given industries provided.
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$1,000 |
February 26, 2021
8PM (PT)
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Enrolled in school (grades K-12)
Must be legal resident of U.S.
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Visit https://doodles.google.com/d4g/ page and follow instructions on the "How It Works" tab. Complete Entry Form and submit artwork with theme "I show kindness by..." |
1 National Winner- $30,00 college scholarship, Google Tech and swag.
4 National Finalists- $5,000 college scholarship, Google Tech and swag.
54 State/Territory Winners- Work celebrated and featured by Google, Google Tech and swag.
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Education Matters Scholarship |
March 1, 2021 |
14 yrs. or olders.
Must be legal resident of U.S.
3.0 GPA
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Submit online application and written response to "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?" (250 words or less). |
$1,000
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Cosmetology School Scholarship | March 1, 2021 |
18 yrs. or older Must be legal resident of U.S.Plan to enroll in Accredited U.S. Beauty School within 1 year. |
Complete online application process here. | $2,500 |
Assistance League Scholarship |
March 5, 2021
On or before 4PM
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Enroll in CCC or accredited trade school by Fall 2021.
Graduate in June 2021.
Classified as low/moderate income (see pg 2).
2.5 GPA or better.
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Complete page 1 and 2 of application.
Provide one letter of recommendation.
A copy of your unofficial transcript.
1 or 2 page essay on: Adversities or challenges that you've faced and how you overcame them. Your educational and professional goals. Your current financial situation and why you need assistance.
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$1,000 |
AFSA Scholarship | April 1, 2021 |
High school Seniors.
Plan to enroll college/certified trade school by Fall 2021.
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Complete online application process here. |
10 winners of $2,000 each.
*paid to the FAO of enrolled post-grad school.
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**Carl Graves Scholarship |
April 17, 2021 4PM |
Seniors.
3.0 GPA.
Significant Community Serivice Contributions.
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Submit online application and GPA Verification Form. |
3 four-year $4,000 scholarships. |
April 20th, 2021 |
Seniors.
Significant Community Service and extra cirricular contributions.
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Submit completed application via DocHub.com(download document, then upload to DocHub website to edit/type), Typed essay on overcoming adversity and aspirations for the future, and a signed photo release form to Ms. Angela via email. |
$1,000 to $5,000 | |
May 1st, 2021 |
Seniors.
2.5 GPA.
Must submit FAFSA and send SAR.
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Submit completed application via DocHub.com(download document, then upload to DocHub website to edit/type), Typed essay explaiing your accomplishments, goals, & aspirations (250 words minimum). Send documents to Ms. Angela's email. | Varies | |
June 30, 2021 |
14 yrs. or older.
Must be legal resident of U.S.
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Submit online application and written response to: "If you could get one 'do-over' in life, what would it be and why?" (250 words or less) | $1,500 | |
Make Me Laugh Scholarship | July 31, 2021 |
14 yrs. or older
Must be legal resident of U.S.
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Submit online written response to: Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!" (250 words or less) | $1,500 |
Shout It Out Scholarship |
Sept. 30, 2021 |
13 yrs. or older.
Must be legal resident of U.S.
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Submit online response to: If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why? (250 words or less) | $1,500 |
Top 10 List Scholarship | Dec. 31, 2020 |
14 yrs. or older.
Must be legal resident of U.S.
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Submit online response to: Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship. (250 words or less) | $1,500 |
Scholarship Resources for Undocumented students:
Scholarships for Student Athletes:
FREE Resources for High School Students:
All of these sites will lead you to many opportunities!
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