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UNIQUE SCHOLARSHIPS
Let’s face it, even an affordable college is still expensive. We want you to be able to make the most of your education so we have compiled a list of 50 scholarship opportunities that appeal to a broad range of students. When you think of scholarships you probably think of long essays and fierce competition but here are opportunities that break the stereotypical scholarship mold. Some are local, some are national, and some are just unusual. They range from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars yet each offers a unique opportunity to help you pay for school. Whether you are still in high school or you have been out of school for 20 years, you will find a scholarship that pertains to you and several that will, at the very least, entertain you. The Great Sallie Mae Giveaway- Why not let the people who you normally pay your student loans to pay them for you? If you have current student loans that are being serviced by Sallie Mae then you are eligible to enter to have Sallie May pay off up to $25,000 of your student loans. Learn more about this scholarship at https://www1.salliemae.com/after_graduation/manage_your_loans/managing_account/rules.htm. College Prowler’s $2,000 “No Essay” Scholarship- It really doesn’t get any simpler than this when it comes to scholarships. The $2000 No Essay Scholarship is open to all students and those planning on enrolling in the next 12 months, just register for a free account and see if you can be the next monthly winner at https:// collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx. USPAACC Bruce Lee Scholarship- The U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) established this scholarship in honor of the legendary Bruce Lee. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to a student who possesses strong character, has per-
severed and prevailed over adversity, and will attend college in the U.S. This is worth up to $5000, hiyyyaaa! http://celebrasianconference.com/about-celebrasian/ scholarships/overview/ gives you all the inside info. Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards- Are you a high school senior who is active in athletics? If so, why not write an essay of no more than 250 words about how milk has helped your academics/ athletics. 25 winners will get $7500 and a spot in a milk mustache ad. Did we mention a trip to Disney World to hang out with Mia Hamm, Tony Hawk, and Andy Roddick? You get that too. Look at sammyapplication.com to learn more. The Jeanette Rankin Foundation Scholarship Program- This one is for women, aged 35 or older and pursuing a technical, associates, or first bachelor degree. Since 1978, The Jeanette Rankin Foundation has awarded over $1.3 million to over 600 women. Want more information? Check out this website: http://www. rankinfoundation.org/about. American Crystal Sugar Company ScholarshipAmerican Crystal offers 47 $500 scholarships every year to graduating high school seniors who wish to pursue a college education in one of the following fields: science, agriculture, engineering, mathematics, and technology. You can find more info on American Crystal Sugar’s website. Alerus Financial Scholarships- Alerus Financial offers three scholarship opportunities to Northland students. The Alerus Financial Good Citizen Scholarship is awarded to two Grand Forks high school students; one from Central and one from Red River and the amounts vary. The Aspire Higher Scholarship is worth $500 and is available to any college student who writes a onepage essay about your career aspirations and provides