Please include the following three items in your submission:

  • 150 word maximum introductory bio about yourself – you may choose to include your work or educational background, why you’re seeking a degree in your field, and why this scholarship interested you.
  • 500-750 word essay response to the question: Give an example of one veterans benefit and explain how it helps senior veterans. Then propose your own benefit to help senior veterans.
  • Signed and dated Scholarship Award Agreement.

Eligibility:

  • Students enrolled in an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or graduate level program at an accredited 2-year college or 4-year university during the 2017-2018 academic year.

Deadline: December 31st

For more information on how to apply, please visit their site https://www.veteranaid.org/apply.php#scholarship

A 500-word essay that answers one of the following:

  • How has your disabled veteran parent’s experience inspired you in your education and career aspirations?
  • What advice would you give to a younger child growing up with a disabled veteran parent?
  • What do you believe is the single most important thing our society can do to help disabled veterans and their families?

Eligibility:

  • The legal child (natural or adoptive) of a disabled veteran of any branch of U.S. military service who is either a:
  • U.S. high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. or
  • U.S. student currently attending or enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate degree program, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

Deadline: December 15th

For more information on how to apply, please visit their site https://cck-law.com/child-of-a-disabled-veteran-scholarship/

“Reasonable force by law enforcement officers is required and permitted under specific circumstances. However, excessive force by a law enforcement officer is a violation of a person’s constitutional rights. What policy solutions could be implemented to decrease the amount of wrongful deaths and injuries caused by police officers using excessive force? “

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be planning to enroll in an accredited United States college or University in the Spring semester.

Deadline: December 31st

For more information on how to apply, please visit their site http://budgeandheipt.com/scholarship/

All applicants must submit a 500- to 1,000-word essay on one of the topics below:

  • How has being in the military affected your ability to pursue an education?
  • What do you wish the American people better understood about military service or military families?
  • What sacrifices have you and/or your family made because of military service?
  • When you reflect on your/your family member’s military service, what are you most proud of and what are you most grateful for?

Eligibility:

  • Currently serving in the military, honorably discharged, or have an active duty or retired military spouse or parent. All branches of the U.S. military qualify:
  • U.S. Army and Reserves
  • U.S. Navy and Reserves
  • U.S. Air Force and Reserves
  • U.S. Marine Corps and Reserves
  • U.S. Coast Guard and Reserves
  • National Guard and Air National Guard
  • Accepted into or currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. junior college, college, or university.
  • Currently have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Fill out and submit the online application on this page, along with a school transcript and essay.

Deadline: December 15th

For more information on how to apply, please review their site http://www.sinklaw.com/veterans-military-family-scholarship/

 

To enter, students should write a 600+ word essay on the following topic:

What kind of effects do you believe we will face as self-driving cars become more prominent on the roads.

Eligibility:

  • The contest is open to high school juniors and seniors, and students currently enrolled in 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities in the United States.

Deadline: December 1st

For more information on how to apply, please visit their site https://www.herrmanandherrman.com/scholarship/

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys is hosting a bi-yearly scholarship giving $1,000 to a student who demonstrates through a personal statement that they are committed to expanding their education and using their education to improve their communities.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must submit at least a 500-word personal statement with details about commitment to excellence and education in their community.
  • Applicant must be a student enrolled in college or must be a junior or senior in high school.
  • Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA

 

Deadline December 15

For more information check out their website here http://www.bestattorney.com/giving-back/branch-out-scholarship/

SeniorAdvisor.com, the premier ratings and reviews site for senior services providers nationwide, is proud to announce our annual scholarship for advancement in higher education. This is a general scholarship which will award each of the selected applicants with a scholarship award of $2,000. This scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec) during the academic year.

Eligibility:

  • students enrolled in an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or graduate level program at an accredited 2-year college or 4-year university during the next academic year.
  • 250 word maximum introductory bio about yourself – you may choose to include your work or educational background, why you’re seeking a degree in your field, and why this scholarship interested you.
  • 500-750 word essay response to the question: How can your major of study improve the lives of seniors in assisted living facilities in your town?

 

Deadline December 31

For more information, please visit their site https://www.senioradvisor.com/ind/assisted-living#VD1zmC4AADAAdvp_