Roxy’s Remedies is pleased to announce we are holding a national scholarship essay contest to promote the successful, long-term adoption of pets from shelters. The essay winner selected will receive a $1,000 scholarship.  A significant number of adopted dogs are returned to shelters after adoption. Create a program that shelters and rescue organizations could employ that could help ensure successful adoptions. Research the key drivers for returning pets and provide a potential solution.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Student must be enrolled at an accredited American university or college

Submission Deadline: June 1st

http://roxysremedies.com/roxys-remedies-national-scholarship-essay-contest/

Annually for the academic school year, Simpler Trading will select and award two scholarship winners with a first and second place award of a $3,000 and $2,000 scholarship.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Student must be currently enrolled an accredited American university or college
  • Must be majoring in finance or a related field

Submission Deadline: June 1st

http://www.simplertrading.com/scholarship/simpler-trading-national-scholarship-essay-contest/

Extreme Technologies is interested in understanding what millennials can do for their prospective employers. The submissions from this scholarship contest will be compiled, analyzed and distributed to relevant parties who will gain strategic insight into the new era of workplace professionals. The selected essay or video winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Applicant must be currently enrolled full time at an accredited American university or college
  • Must be studying business, technology, engineering, or finance

Submission deadline: June 1st, and October 1st

http://www.extreme-technologies.com/millenial-scholarship-program/

The team at Danny and Drew are committed to supporting students in their educational path and aims to provide additional funds for students to help them realize their dreams.

Essay topics:

  • Advantages of renting versus owning during your college years.
  • What real estate rental income opportunities could mean to you as a college student.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited American university or college

Deadline: June 1st

http://perkinslevin.com/scholarship/

Topic: discuss solutions to the student loan crisis. Specifically, do you believe amending the bankruptcy code to allow for discharge of student loans would alleviate the problem? If not, what alternative solutions do you recommend?

Eligibility:

  • Open to any current 2 year or 4 year college student, or law student.
  • No GPA requirement

Submission Deadline: June 15, 2016

http://www.bankruptcyattorneys.org/bankruptcy-law-center-scholarship-contest/

The following site has a list of scholarships for women organized by major, as well as guides on grants and tips for women seeking financial aid:

http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/scholarships-and-resources-for-women/

The following has several scholarships listed for women in Communications and Media related majors:

http://allwomeninmedia.org/foundation/scholarships/

This link is for EVERYONE who is looking for grants (by state) to help fund their education:

https://www.nasfaa.org/State_Financial_Aid_Programs

Eligibility:

  • Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree related to a profession of improving the beautification of US communities such as
    • Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Forestry, or other related programs (see website for details)
  • Applicant must be currently accepted into a program
  • Applicant must currently hold or anticipate holding a high school diploma or GED within the current school year
  • Applicant must be currently involved or recently involved in their community
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

Submission Deadline: June 30,2016

https://www.fenceauthority.com/scholarship

We launched the Palantir Women in Engineering Scholarship in 2010 to celebrate and support women who are beginning careers in technology. We hope to encourage women to pursue computer science, engineering, and technical studies, and become leaders in the field.

Eligibility:

  • Must enroll in a computer science or related field

Application opens in May

http://www.palantir.com/college/scholarship/