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SC CAN GO

The SC CAN GO is an integrated marketing and advertising campaign to promote a college-going culture in South Carolina and raise needed college access awareness throughout the state. The primary goal of this campaign is to encourage South Carolina students and families to take an active role in pursuing higher education. The campaign is meant to show South Carolina students and their families how to overcome perceived barriers and assist school counselors and education professionals and provide them with the resources in order to create college going cultures for all students in South Carolina. Please visit

Make Me Laugh Scholarship, Deadline: August 31, 2017

Make Me Laugh is a fun scholarship that lets you cut loose and lighten things up. Looking for a scholarship for comedians? Now is your chance to show us your funny bone. Perhaps you always have an embarrassing - but funny - story to share. Great! We'll promise to laugh with you, not at you. Award amount: $1500. For more information please visit,

Applicants must:

• Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application
• Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
• Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2023) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education

Course Hero Monthly Scholarship, Deadline August 31, 2017

Course Hero Monthly Scholarship are available online using the link provided. To be considered for this award, applicants must register for a free account at CourseHero.com. Each month, a new essay prompt will be posted in the scholarship section of the site, and registered users are able to submit responses of up to 500 words. The student providing the best response during the month will be selected to win a scholarship award. All submissions must be made no later than the last day of the month to be considered for that month's contest. Award amount is $5,000 annually, non-renewable. To be eligible the applicant :

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at the time of application.
• This award is for U.S. students.

For additional information, please visit

Thumb Wars Scholarship: Deadline August 31, 2017

Awarded by the DoSomething.org committee. To be eligible the applicant must be between 13 and 25 years of age at the time of application currently enrolled in high school or college. The award amount is $5000 annually, non-renewable. For additional information, please visit

RN to BSN Challenge, Deadline: September 1, 2017

Registered Nursing.org believes that nurses have the power to promote a healthier tomorrow. Nurses are the heart of the healthcare system. Theirdedication to the well-being of others is truly commendable. If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) working towards your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - we want to support you. RegisteredNursing.org offers an annual $1,000 scholarship to help nurses continue their education. To be eligible the applicant must be 18 years of age or older, Must be a U.S. citizen, Must be majoring in nursing, Must be pursuing a BSN or MSN, Must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and must be a U.S. students. For additional information, please visit

Project Hope (Health Occupations Preparation for Employment): Eligible seniors seeking education in certain medical fields. Scholarships up to $5000 are available. Medical fields include Registered Nurse, Medical Laboratory Technician, LPN, Pharmacy Technician, CNA and many more. For more information and to apply, visit call Evone Williams at 843-676-8513.

Apple HBCU Scholars Program ;Deadline:September 17, 2017 11:59 PM EST
This comprehensive program offers a summer internship at Apple, an ambassador role on campus, mentorship, and a scholarship for your senior year of study.
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) in partnership with Apple is proud to present the Apple HBCU Scholars Program to outstanding students with a minimum 3.3 GPA who will be graduating between December 2018 and May 2019. Selected Scholars will participate in a 12-week internship during the summer before their senior year, and will receive up to $25,000 in scholarship funding based on individual financial needs that will be applied to their final year of study. Each scholar will have an Apple mentor throughout their experience, receive an opportunity to develop key skills, enhance their resumes, and help launch their careers through hands-on experience gained at one of the top tech companies in the world. For additional information, please visit

LOWELL L. BRYAN SCHOLARSHIP-Davidson College (ATHLETICS), Deadline: September 20, 2017One female and one male scholar-athlete recipient in each first-year class can awarded up to $30,000.Students eligible are those who will contribute in a superlative manner to their sports as well as to academic and co-curricular life at Davidson College. The scholarship is renewable, totaling up to $120,000 during the recipient's Davidson career, provided you continue to play your eligible sport, maintain a specified grade point average, and meet requirements toward earning a degree.

Learn more:Visit the Bryan Scholarship website

QuestBridge National College Match: Deadline September 27, 2017

QuestBridge is a powerful platform that connects the nation's brightest students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education and further opportunities. QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of talented low-income students attending the nation's best universities and the ranks of national leadership itself.In order to be eligible to apply to the National College Match in the fall of 2017, applicants must graduate from high school during or before the summer of 2018 and plan to enroll as a freshman in college in the fall of 2018. For additional information please visit

Ron Brown Scholar Program(GPS), Deadline: September 29, 2017

The Program created aFREEcollege access program called Guided Pathway Support Program, otherwise known as GPS. GPS empowers African American high school juniors, seniors, their parents, and their guidance counselors by offering the information and inspiration needed to navigate the increasingly complex college application process. Please visit theGPS websitefor more information or to apply at Or, apply directlyat

“No Essay” Scholarship: Deadline: September 30 at 11:00pm

• “No Essay” is an easy scholarship with no essay required! The scholarship can be used to cover tuition, housing, books, or any education-related expenses. The monthly winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on theScholarship Winnerspage. You can apply once each month, with a new winner selected every month.Open to all high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll within 12 months.
• Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States. International students with valid visas are also eligible.
• Must currently attend, or within the next 12 months plan to enroll in, a high school or college listed on niche.com, or be the parent of a student who falls into one of those categories.
• Only one entry allowed per person per month. A new winner will be chosen every month.
• Scholarships or prizes will be awarded directly to the winners.
• Winners will be notified by e-mail and posted on

Shout It Out Scholarship, Deadline: September 30, 2017

Have something on your mind? Let it out, or better yet SHOUT it out. Our Shout It Out Scholarship committee wants to know what you have to say. Let your keyboard be your megaphone, and shout out your message. This unique scholarship gives you the platform to speak up - and cash in. The "loudest" applicant will receive the $1,500 Shout It Out Scholarship reward.

Applicants must:

• Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application
• Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
• Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2023) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education

Submit an online written response to the question:
"If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?" (250 words or less)

IF WE COULD TURN BACK TIME... Deadline Sept. 30, 2018

Mistakes - we've all made them. Too bad life doesn't always give you a mulligan. Or does it?

What if you had the chance to "do-over" a moment in your life? What would it be? How would it affect you and your future?What we learn from our mistakes can often be invaluable - but we're here to help put a price to it. While we can't undo the past, this fun scholarship is available to students looking for a unique way to earn free college money. Our Do-Over Scholarship will award $1,500 to one lucky applicant. Don't let "applying for this scholarship" be that do-over moment for you!

Applicants must:

• Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application
• Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
• Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education

Submit an online written response to the question:
"If you could get one 'do-over' in life, what would it be and why?" (250 words or less)The Do-Over Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around September 30, 2018.

Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship, Deadline: October 2, 2017

For more than two decades, Wendy’s has recognized young men and women who believe that good enough is never really good enough. With each year, the new Heisman class continues to build on the legacy of those who have come before. This year, exceptional high school senior student athletes can earn scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 from the Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship program. If you’ve maintained at least a B average, participate in at least one school-sponsored sport, are a leader in your community and role model at your school, then you’ve got what it takes to be a Wendy’s High School Heisman. Visit wendyshighschoolheisman.com to learn more and apply.

AES Engineering, Deadline: October 6, 2017

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post- secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Amount of award is $500.00. For additional information, please visit

Levine Scholars Program at UNC Charlottetakes the brightest, most capable students and gives them the tools, resources and environment they need to explore the world around them, engage deeply in their communities and excel across discipline. The four-year scholarship includes full tuition, room,board, a grant to implement a service project of the Scholar’s own design, and four summers of experiences that will develop leadership skills, social awarenessand an international perspective. The total value of this four-year package is estimated at $105,000 forin-state students and $155,000 for out-of-state students. Levine Scholars participate in rich and varied opportunities in the vibrant commercial and cultural center of Charlotte, North Carolina, the state’s largest metropolitan region. Civic engagement is at the core of the Levine Scholars Program. Deadline: October 8, 2017. For additional information, please visit

Scholarship America Dream Award, Deadline: October 15, 2017

Scholarship America’s Dream Award is a renewable scholarship fund targeted toward completion. Awards will be given to students entering their second year or higher of education beyond high school, based on the fact that too often scholarships are only offered in their freshman year. Dream Award scholarships for 2017-18 includedgeneral scholarships, STEM-specific scholarships (for study in science, technology, engineering and math-related majors) and theWorld Journal Dream Award Scholarship for Chinese American students. Any changes to these categories will be announced when the 2018-19 program opensToqualify, students must have received a high school diploma or equivalent from a U.S. school, and must be planning to complete a minimum of one full year of postsecondary education by the end of the 2018-19 year. Applicants must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at the sophomore-year level or higher at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2018-19 academic year, and must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Finally, applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent resident (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA).

To read detailed criteria and apply, visit the Dream Award page of our site.

Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway Promotion and Contest, Deadline: October 18, 2017

Every student deserves a chance to realize their potential. That’s why Dr Pepper gave away over $1,000,000 in tuition last year to help students across the country pursue their dreams. Since 2008, the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway has changed lives by giving away millions of dollars in tuition. With the challenges of rising tuition costs and studying full-time, we take pride in helping students achieve their goals. If you’re a student between the ages of 18-24, you can submit your goal at drpeppertuition.comand enter for the chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition. You’ll be eligible to submit a video once you reach 50 votes. Dr Pepper will select finalists for a chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition at a college football conference championship game this December. Find more information and get started at

Horatio Alger Scholarship Application: Seniors.DEADLINE: October 25, 2017The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. In orderto be eligible for Horation Alger National and State Scholarship Programs, applicants must:

• Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the U.S., progressing normally toward graduation spring/summer with plans to enter college in the fall of 2018
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (students may start at a two-year college and then transfer to a four-year college
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0
• Be a U.S. citizen

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U. S. Bank Scholarsip Program, Deadline: October 27, 2017

The U.S. Bank has sole responsibility for selecting the recipients and all decisions by the U.S. Bank are final. The applicant must be enrolled in school by September. It is the recipient's obligation to inform U.S. Bank which school he/she will be attending and about any changes in circumstance that would render the recipient ineligible to claim the scholarship award. Scholarship award recipients have no obligation to U.S. Bank, and scholarship awards are given without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, disability or national origin. One $20,000 Financial Genius Scholarship will be awarded. Additional prizes are available at $10,000 and $5,000. All awards are provided on a one-time basis and are non-renewable. To be eligible, the applicant ust be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior at time of application. For additional information, please visit

THE COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP is an achievement-basedscholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized fortheir capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on theirschools and communities. With the 29th class in 2017, the Foundation has provided over 5,850 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $60 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholarsare selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.Apply at

U. S. Military Service Academies, Deadline: October 31, 2017

We will nominate the best and brightest of our students to these prestigious institutions. We will be accepting applications for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies throughOctober 31. If you have any students that would like to be considered for one of these nominations, please have them contact our office for more information. Additionally, your office may also wish to contact us directly to let us know if you have any prospective applicants.

Applicants will need to fill out our initial application, which can be found on Congressman Rice’s website at In addition, students will need to provide the following items to complete their nomination application packet:

• Current photo

•High school transcript

• American College Testing Program (ACT) /Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) results

• Resume of extracurricular activities

• An essay stating why you want to attend a service academy (500 words or less)

• Minimum of three letters of recommendation

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship, Deadline: October 31, 2017

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship committee wants to know your plan to avoid the zombies, where you’d hide, and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive. We're giving one successful survivor $2,000 towards his or her college education. Do you think you have what it takes to make the cut?

Applicants must:

• Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application
• Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
• Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2023) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education

Submit an online written response to the question:
"Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive." (250 words or less). For additional information, please visit