April Scholarship Deadlines: Don’t Run Out of Time!
College is approaching, and this can be a very stressful time if you’re not prepared. April is the month to take action, and take advantage of the various resources that are available to you.
To help relieve you of some of that stress, we have compiled a list of 20 national scholarships that apply to all students without restriction to location or university. Applying for scholarships is a great way to avoid mounting college debt, so browse the list and apply for as many as you like!
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April Scholarship Deadlines:
S.O.A.R. Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2011
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Graduating high school senior entering a college, university or technical school in the United States in the fall of 2011.
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College “JumpStart” Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 15, 2011
Award: Honorable Mentions: $250, First Place: $1,500, Second Place: $750
Eligibility: High school 10th-12th graders, college students or non-traditional students, attending or plan to attend an accredited 2-year, 4-year or vocational / trade school in the U.S.
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Standout Student College Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2011
Award: $500
Eligibility: Open to current high school students planning to enroll in a four-year university, with a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0.
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All About Education Scholarship 2011
Deadline: April 30, 2011
Award: $3,000
Eligibility: Open to students in college or planning to enroll no later than 2017.
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Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and Health Communications
Deadline: Apr 30, 2011
Award: $5,000 annually (2 available)
Eligibility: High school, undergraduate, or graduate students who have demonstrated a commitment to community service.
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The Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest
Deadline: April 14, 2011
Award: $1000 awards (5 available)
Eligibility: Home-schooled students between the ages of 16–18 & high school juniors and seniors.
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The Negative Population Growth Scholarship Contest
Deadline: April 22, 2011
Award: $2,000
Eligibility: High school seniors, and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors in the U.S. devoted to population issues.
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The ThinkQuest International Competition
Deadline: April 27, 2011
Award: Visit the link below for more award information
Eligibility: Teams comprised of one coach and one to six students.
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The I Don’t Want to Pay for College Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2011
Award: $1,000 (1 available)
Eligibility: Students attending or planning to attend a U.S. college, high school student, or GED recipient.
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Media Scholars Program Scholarship
Deadline: April 18, 2011
Award: First Place $3,000, Second Place $2,000
Eligibility: Open to current undergraduate students.
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The Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2011
Award: $5,000
Eligibility: High school seniors and first-year college students. You must be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada and be under 25 years of age to be eligible.
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Save Our Supply Scholarship
Deadline: April 22, 2011
Award: $1,000 (5 available)
Eligibility: Student attending school in the U.S. with at least a 2.5 GPA.
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Student-View Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 22, 2011
Award: Ranging from $500 – $4,000 (11 available)
Eligibility: All high school seniors.
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Will to Win Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 30,2011
Award: $5000 scholarships (2 available)
Eligible: High school seniors with asthma who are pursuing higher education.
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New York Education Foundation Scholarship (National)
Deadline: April 30, 2011
Award: $500 – $1500
Eligibility: High school senior or first-time college freshman with a minimum GPA of 3.0, attending or will attend a two-year or four-year college/university.
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Alice W. Rooke Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2011
Award: $5,000
Eligibility: Attending an approved, accredited medical school.
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The Seventeen “Pretty Amazing” Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2011
Award: $10000 (1 award)
Eligibility: Female students between the ages of 15 and 22.
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Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania Scholarships
Deadline: April 15, 2011
Award: Between $2,000 – $120,000
Eligibility: Students with a parent who has been killed or seriously injured as a result of a work related accident that has resulted in demonstrated financial need. Must be within the ages of 16 to 25.
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Tylenol Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2011
Award: Ten $10,000 scholarships and 150 $1,000 scholarships
Eligibility: Students pursuing a career in Healthcare.
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CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship
Deadline: April 29, 2011
Award: $3,000 (10 available)
Eligibility: Students interested in pursuing a career in performing arts.
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