Apply to These High-Dollar Scholarships
Students in the 11th and 12th grades are busy–difficult coursework, overbearing homework loads, SAT and ACT prep–not to mention the college search process and the college scholarship search process. When it comes to scholarships, most students are so busy that they only apply to the “easiest” scholarships–ones that require, for example, a brief essay, résumé, or letter of recommendation.
But what about the scholarships that require a high amount of effort for an even bigger payoff?
Rather than being more difficult to win, these high-dollar, high-effort scholarships actually have the fewest amount of applicants. No one, it seems, is willing to put in the work.
And, many teens and students feel like they don’t have TIME to apply.
In this article, I’ll offer some examples of high-dollar scholarships, then encourage you to find–and apply to–the scholarships that are right for you! Let’s take a look.
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Buick Achievers Scholarship Program - Receive up to $100,000 for four years.
The Buick Achievers award is a huge award that could make the cost of college next to nothing for students with demonstrated academic achievement and financial need. Participation and leadership in community and school activities are also taken into account, as are work experience and interest in pursuing a career in automotive or related industries. STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and math) students should apply. Special consideration is given to first-generation college attendees, females, minorities, military veterans, and dependents of military personnel. You do not have to fall into these categories, however, to apply. Check it out!
Siemens Math Science and Technology - Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000 to 100,000
The Siemens Math Science and Technology scholarship contest requires students to work on a research project in a wide array of math and science fields such as Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Botany, Computer Science, etc. Check the web site for more information. This is a difficult task for high school students, but if you’re prepared to embark upon a research project and compete at the regional and national levels, you could win $100,000. Most people don’t enter this because it’s too much work–don’t you think you should give it a shot?
Davidson Institute for Talent Development - Up to $50,000 fellowship
The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000, and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a signficant piece of work. Head to the web site and contemplate what piece of work you’ll accomplish! Categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Literature, Music, Philosophy, and Outside the Box. Fellows are honored each year in Washington, D.C. with Congressional meetings and a special reception. Again, not many people have the time and energy to undertake a project of this magnitude, so competition isn’t as steep as you’d think.
Gallery Collection Scholarship - Up to $10,000
Not interested in embarking upon a long-term math or science project? Create a greeting card and enter the Gallery Collection scholarship! Designs should be appropriate for business or consumer use. Photo, art, and graphics must be your original creation! Good luck.
Dell Scholars Program - $20,000, a laptop, and textbook credits
For full critera, check out the Dell Scholars web site. Students who demonstrate an ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals will be awarded this prestigious scholarship. Make sure you have individual determination to succeed, future goals and plans to achieve them, abilitiy to communicate the hardships you’ve overcome or face, self-motivation in completing challenging coursework, and a demonstrated need for financial assistance.
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Each of these scholarships is well worth your time and energy–and they’re not the only high-dollar, high-effort scholarships out there! Join our Winning Scholarships online course, do your research on College Board and FastWeb and seek out scholarships with high rewards.
Chances are, there won’t be as many people applying for them as you’d think! You can’t win if you don’t enter!
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