Scholarship applications tend to be intimidating to many
students. The applications can be long and cumbersome, and often mean
competing with hundreds of other applicants.
What many students and
parents don't know is that there are an abundance of easy college
scholarships available to students which are easy to apply for and
sometimes even fun! The small award of some of these scholarships, often
turn people away from applying, which can be a huge advantage.
Fewer
applicants, means better odds for you to win. Here are 5 easy college
scholarships that students can apply for.
1. The American Sheep
Industry Association sponsors a scholarship up to $2,000 through Make It
with Wool. Contestants must create a garment entirely of wool and must
be, crocheted, knitted or woven. There is an entry form to fill out and a
$10 non-refundable fee to apply.
2. Another scholarship for the
creative mind is the Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck on Prom Contest. To
participate in the contest, you must enter as a couple and attend high
school prom wearing complete prom attire made out of duct tape. Submit 5
photos for a chance to each win a $5,000 scholarship.
3. OP
Loftbed is an informal scholarship to apply for, not based off of
academics, writing skills or community service. The application consists
of questions that are made to make you think and be creative. The $500
scholarship is awarded to the applicant with the most interesting
answers.
4. Vegetarian students, who show dedication in promoting a
vegetarianism lifestyle, can apply to win one of two scholarships worth
up to $5,000 each. Sponsored by and awarded each year from the
Vegetarian Resource Group (
http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ).
5.
Fire safety is important to know, and The American Fire Sprinkler
Association brings better awareness by offering ten $2,000 scholarships
each year. Read a fire safety essay and then take a 10 question open
book test about the essay. Each correctly answered question will earn
one entry to win a scholarship, with a maximum of ten total scholarship
entries.
These 5 easy college scholarships are just examples of a
few that are available. Search online, check with companies you do
business with, local banks and even your city chamber of commerce. There
is no limit to how many you can apply for. The opportunities are
endless.
Scholarship applications tend to be intimidating to many
students. The applications can be long and cumbersome, and often mean
competing with hundreds of other applicants.