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Laser Spine Institute Scholarship

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Laser Spine Institute will award a $1,500 scholarship to one full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at a college or university. Applicants should be seeking a degree in a health- or science-based program, with an interest in pursuing a career in health care.

Yearly Scholarship Amount: 1500

Application Deadline: Fri, 06/15/2018

Eligibility requirements:

  • Prove full-time enrollment during the spring and/or summer semester with a school transcript no older than January 1
  • Intend to continue a full-time enrollment status in the fall semester
  • Proof of enrollment or acceptance to new school must be provided
  • Currently have a minimum 3.5 GPA at a university or college
  • Be seeking a degree in a health- or science-based program, with an interest in pursuing a career in health care
  • Have an active .edu email address for the university or college they attend

Submit a 750- to 1,000-word essay on the assigned topic:

What do you feel are the three most critical issues facing the health care industry today and what ideas would you put into place to help address them?

 

 

Rover College Scholarship

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Rover is passionate about helping pet owners through their network of loving and trustworthy pet sitters and dog walkers, which is the largest in the nation. They are also passionate about helping students, which is why they are offering this $2,500 scholarship! Submit your application at the link provided.

Yearly Scholarship Amount: 2500

Application Deadline: Tue, 05/01/2018

Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be a U.S. resident, a graduating high school senior or freshman, sophomore or junior currently pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree and have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Essay Prompt: Has technology caused you to feel more included in your community, or excluded?

For more information, please visit their website at https://www.rover.com/college-scholarship/.

 

 

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2018 Traaqr Scholarship

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Traaqr is offering an annual scholarship where the winner of the essay contest will receive $2,000 towards their tuition. This scholarship is for any student 18 years of age or older, enrolled or about to be enrolled at an accredited institution for the 2018-2019 school year

Yearly Scholarship Amount: 2,000

Application Deadline: Thu, 11/01/2018

Eligibility requirements: Open to all undergraduates and graduate students 18 years of age or older.

How to Apply?

Write a 600+ word essay answering the prompt above Files must be in Microsoft Word Document or PDF format. Email your essay to scholarships@traaqr.com with “Traaqr Scholarship Submission” and your name in the subject line. Please include your University of Enrollment in the email body. All essays must be submitted by November 1st, 2018.

For more information, please visit their website at scholarships@traaqr.com.

Goodwin & Scieszka 2018 Innovation Scholarship

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The Goodwin & Scieszka Innovation Scholarship is open to current law students at an accredited law school in the United States and to students at accredited undergraduate universities in the United States who are planning to attend law school in the future. Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and submit a copy of their transcript. Other minor terms and conditions also apply.

Yearly Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: Sat, 06/02/2018

Eligibility requirements:

  • Applicants must have a minimum 2.8
  • GPA and submit a copy of their transcript
  • Other minor terms and conditions also apply

Essay Prompt: Please choose one of the following prompts provided for your essay. Essays must be between 500 and 1000 words.

  • In your opinion, what law is most out of date and should be rectified or repealed?
  • What future do you foresee for legal marketing with the inclusion of social media?

For more information, please visit their website at http://www.1888goodwin.com/innovation-scholarship/.

 

 

Emroch & Kilduff Scholarship

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Yearly Scholarship Amount: 1,000

Application Deadline: Mon, 12/31/2018

Eligibility requirements: Any student enrolled or planning to enroll in a US accredited college/university

How to Apply? Essay submission. Prompt on website.

Essay Prompt: Texting and driving/distracted driving are among some of the top causes of accidents on our roads. Review your state’s laws on texting and driving. Do you think laws need to be revamped? What invention or device would you invent in order to help lower the temptation to drive while distracted?

For more information please visit their website at http://emrochandkilduff.com/scholarship/.

 

 

WalletHacks $1,000 Financial Freedom Scholarship

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The Wallet Hacks Financial Freedom Scholarship is awarded twice a year – once in the Fall and once in the Spring. It aims to help lower the cost of education and advance a student’s pursuit of financial freedom. Students are invited to submit a 1,000 word essay explaining what financial freedom means to them, why it is important, and how they hope to achieve it. All applicants must be actively enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college or university in the United States or Canada on a full-time basis for the Fall 2018 academic period.

Yearly Scholarship Amount: 1000

Application Deadline: Wed, 08/01/2018

Eligibility requirements:

  • All applicants must be actively enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college or university in the United States or Canada on a full-time basis for the Fall 2018 academic period
  • No other academic requirements.

How to Apply?

Go to the website and submit a 1,000 – 2,000 word essay explaining what financial freedom means to them, why it is important, and how they hope to achieve it. by August 1st, 2018.

Essay Prompt:

What does financial freedom mean to you? Why is financial freedom important to you? How will you achieve financial freedom?

For more information, please visit their website at https://wallethacks.com/scholarship.

GOBankingRates Scholarship

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Personal finance website GOBankingRates is offering a $2,500 scholarship to help one student on their journey through college towards a financially-stable future.

Yearly Scholarship Amount: $2,500

Application Deadline: Fri, 06/15/2018

Eligibility requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Enrolled as a full-time student at OSU
  • No GPA, major or test score requirements

How to Apply?

Please submit a 500 word response to the following prompt: https://www.gobankingrates.com/scholarships/#prompt

For more information, please visit their website at https://www.gobankingrates.com/scholarships/.

GetVoIP Achievers Scholarship

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The GetVoIP Achievers Scholarship aims to give back to the community by providing (1) student per calendar year with a $3,000 scholarship to go into pursuing their education and ensuing innovation for the future. All applicants must submit an essay question in order to apply. The submitted essays will go into a voting poll for the best written essay on their stance on Net Neutrality. The voters will be a panel of 50 highly acclaimed tech writers. The winner will be notified via phone and email contact.\

Yearly Scholarship Amount: $3,000

Application Deadline: Fri, 08/31/2018

Eligibility requirements: The GetVoIP Achievers Scholarship is open to any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program by September 1, 2018 at any accredited U.S. college, university or institute.

Essay Prompt:

Each applicant must submit an essay of around 800 words or less on the following topic:

Net Neutrality has become an emotionally charged topic in recent years. What do you believe will change with the incoming repeal of Net Neutrality and what should the average internet user prepare for?

For more information, please visit their website at https://getvoip.com/scholarships/getvoip-cares/.

 

Steadyfoot Annual Scholarship Program

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In an effort to make things a little easier for students and their families, Steadyfoot are pleased to be offering a yearly $1000 scholarship. The scholarship is available to graduate and undergraduate students. International students are also welcome to apply for the program.

Yearly Scholarship Amount: $1000

Application Deadline: Mon, 12/31/2018

Essay Subject:

Running is one of the easiest and most affordable physical activities, but running injuries inevitably happen making it almost impossible for runners to keep running. Some foot issues include “plantar fasciitis, bad knees, bunions, Morton’s Neuroma, flat feet, Achilles Tendonitis, Metatarsalgia, shin splints, Diabetes feet …)

Choose an a foot issue and talk about it outlining how running can lead to it. Then, suggest some remedies to treat or ease the pain as well as a list of footwear that proved to be effective for that condition.Here are some of the most common foot injuries:

  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Runner’s Knee
  • Shin Splints
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Illiotibial Band Syndrome
  • Hip Pain

For more information, please visit the website at https://www.steadyfoot.com/annual-scholarship.