Active Renter is a Phoenix Property Management Company that works throughout Maricopa County and we believe that entrepreneurial spirit is the key to innovation and societal advancement. They created this scholarship to assist a young scholar in the pursuit of their entrepreneurial goals.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a high school senior or a student currently attending an accredited college or university in the United States
  • Student must have less than 60 credits
  • Must have a High School or College G.P.A. greater than or equal to 3.50
  • Applicant must have run his or her own business for at least one year

Deadline: January 15th

https://www.activerenter.com/download-scholarship

What if you could create an energy efficient, creative living space that’s also affordable to most Americans? As a student you have the position to innovate and create new opportunities in the world around you. Arbor Builders is a contemporary home-builder focused on building energy-efficient, new homes that inspire livability. Applicants will need to write a 750 word essay that highlights an original idea that makes a home more energy efficient, cost-effective, and comfortable.

Eligibility:

  • Must be majoring in a field related to Home Design, Architecture, or Construction.
  • Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, OR
  • Must be applying for undergraduate degree program
  • Enrollment must be at an accredited US college, university, or trade school

Deadline: August 16th

http://arbor-builders.com/arbor-builders-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

Everyone has the capacity to change the world – especially with the right education. That’s why we’re offering a $1,000 scholarship for use at the college of your choice.

Eligibility:

  • Must have a legal related study focus
  • Must be either applying to an undergraduate degree program or be currently enrolled
  • Must be enrolled at an accredited US college, university or trade school

Submission Deadline: August 15th

http://www.byllp.com/scholarshipessay/

To enter, answer this question:  How is your school currently wasting energy , and what can you do to fix it? Describe at least three ways your school is currently wasting or misusing energy, and provide realistic solutions for each.

Eligibility:

  • Student must be a graduating high school senior, or enrolled in an undergraduate program with an expected graduation no earlier than December
  • Open to ALL MAJORS
  • NO GPA requirement

Submission Deadline: May 12

http://www.westwayelectricsupply.com/scholarship

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