Money, Money, Money!

I'm a huge proponent of scholarships. Why borrow money if you can earn a scholarship? Most scholarships are available to college students of any age.

 Here are some recent scholarships opportunities I've come across:

GotChosen: This award is available to college students. The prize is $1,000. A winner is selected at random every month. You don't have to write and essay or have a top GPA. All you need to do is enter to win every month. It's worth a shot.

From Failure to Promise: This award is still available. All you have to do is read a book and write a essay answering the questions on the scholarship website. You also must have a 3.0 GPA to apply. Deadline: July 31, 2013.

Student Transportation Video Contest: Do you like to make videos? Well you could create one discussing some aspect of transportation in America and win a prize of $500. Visit the website for more specific information. Deadline: August 15, 2013.

Here is proof that students actually are awarded scholarships. Read about how one student earned $40,000 here.

What scholarship opportunities have you come across?

Fight Cancer- You Could Save a Life and Earn Some Money

In an effort to get more people to become donors to help out blood cancer patients, Do Something.org is giving a scholarship in the amount of $5,000.

 All you have to do to be entered to win the scholarship is send five friends the information on the Give A Spit campaign.

You could save a life by becoming a part of this campaign. It's as simple as finding a blood drive, and having your mouth swabbed. Your results will be entered into a national database to see if you are  match for a patient who is waiting for a donor.

Visit Do Something.org, and find out more about how you can help.

Second Annual “Fuel Your Dreams” Scholarship Competition

Last year I posted about this scholarship from 24sevenenergy, and it is that time of year again. If you can write an essay detailing your dreams for the future in 250 words or less, you could possibly win a $1,000 scholarship.

24sevenenergy is offering 2, $1,000 scholarships to the student of any age who writes the best essay. It's that simple.

In the past I've written a lot about the importance of scholarships. There really are so many scholarships available. If you are willing to take the time to research them and apply, you may end up saving yourself  from having a lot of student loan debt when you graduate. 

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship

Xerox has created a scholarship program for minority students who are enrolled in technical degree programs at the 4-year degree level or above.

The scholarship, which can range from $1,000-$10,000, is designed to help qualified students pursue their college goals.  To apply, simply go to the scholarship website and download the application.

The application must be mailed in with a resume and cover letter by September 30, 2011.

Did you know that many scholarships that are available often go to waste because no one applies for them?

Don't miss out on this great opportunity.  If you or someone you know is pursuing a technical degree, apply today.

Read the FAQs  page to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements. Also, while visiting the website, take a look at the list of last year's Xerox scholarship winners. Maybe your name will be on this year's list.

Ryan and Jamie Smith Essay Contest

This is short notice, but it is still worth posting.  The Ryan and Jamie Smith Essay Contest  gives a prize of $5,000 to the student who writes the best essay of 1,000 words or less on the subject of ending  extreme poverty.

The deadline for this contest is June 15, 2011. Don't waste another moment, enter today.

Scholarships are an amazing way to pay for college and avoid ending up in debt from taking out too many student loans.

If you know anyone beginning college in the near future please pass this scholarship opportunity along.

Fuel Your Dreams Scholarship

24Seven Energy is offering a "Fuel Your Dreams" scholarship in the amount of $1,000. All you have to do is write in 250 words or less, how $1,000 will help you to accomplish your dream. That's it!

Also, just by entering you become eligible to win an iPad 2. You must act fast. The deadline is May 31, 2011.

Apply Now

From Failure to Promise Scholarship

Dr. C Moorer has gone from a college drop-out, to a tenure track university professor. In his new book, "From Failure to Promise" he wants to show how you can do the same.

In an effort to inspire people of any age to finish their education, Moorer created the "From Failure to Promise Essay Scholarship".  All you have to do is read the book. Then write an essay of up to 1000 words that explains how the book has impacted you and what you will do to inspire others.

The winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship, second place $1,000, third place $500.  The deadline is June 30, 2011.

Visit "From Failure to Promise Essay Scholarship" for more information.    KP.