UNIQUE SCHOLARSHIPS The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship- Here’s one for the skateboarders. All you need is a 2.5 GPA and to enjoy skateboarding and write about how it has been a positive influence on your life. Special consideration will be given to those who promote skateboarding in their community. Four awards will be given annually from $1000-$5000. This is definitely worth kick flipping over.
The Discover Card Tribute Award- Here’s one for the early planning high school juniors. The Tribute Award is designed to honor the exemplary work you have done. Up to 300 $2500 scholarships are available and if you get one you are automatically registered to win one of ten $25,000 scholarships. It really pays to discover at http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml.
Excellence in Predicting the Future Award- Do you have an uncanny ability to predict the future or at least an interest in doing economic market predictions? This might be right up your alley because it is designed for students interested in economics and market predictions. Each person receives play money to buy and sell corporate stock and do market predicting. Winners are chosen every two months by their performance in the contest. Learn more at http://www.scholarships4students.com/excellence_in_predicting_the_future_ award.htm.
The Grand Forks Foundation for Education, Inc. Scholarships- Check out their website and look at 39 different scholarships for those who have a connection to Grand Forks, especially if you went to a Grand Forks school. They have a scholarship for nearly everyone so check them all out right here, http://www.gffoundation. org/scholarships.htm.
The Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck on Prom ContestHere’s a unique one for those of you who are still in high school. The Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest challenges students to create and accessorize their prom outfits with duct tape, then wear them to prom for a chance to win scholarship cash prizes. First place is worth $5000, second is $3000, and third is $2000 per person. Not only are you benefitting but also your school receives a matching award. You are guaranteed to be the talk of prom and you might just end up with a cool story and $5000. Stick it to the competition at http://duckbrand.com/Promotions/stuck-at-prom/ FAQ.aspx#q1. Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship- Why not get your college paid for by people who are living a similar lifestyle as you. The Vegetarian Resource Group is giving two $5000 scholarships to fellow vegetarians who have promoted the lifestyle in their school or community. Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. More information can be found at http://www.vrg.org/ student/scholar.htm.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Program- Already in school at and hoping to transfer from Northland to further your education? Here’s a great option, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship honors excellence by supporting outstanding community college students with financial need to transfer to and complete their bachelor’s degrees at the nation’s top four-year colleges and universities. 50 students will receive $30,000 annually to pay for their final years of school. This is worth taking a look at, http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/ undergraduate-transfer-scholarships/. The American Fire Sprinkler Association- Are you interested in fire sprinklers? Most likely not and this is the reason this scholarship exists, to create awareness of fire sprinklers and their benefits. Read a brief essay and take a ten-question multiple-choice test. This is an open-book test and you may print out the paper beforehand for reference during testing. For each question answered correctly, students will receive one (1) entry into a drawing for one of ten $2,000 scholarships. For each question answered incorrectly, you will be given one more chance at the end of the exam to answer those questions correctly. They extinguish almost every chance for failure so why not give it a shot at http:// www.afsascholarship.org.