Here are 70 scholarships for Saturday, June 3, 2017.

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1 There are thousands of scholarships out there. Some are large scholarships that are well publicized, while others are lesser known. My goal is to share some lesser-known scholarships with my readers every Saturday. Don t wait. Apply for these great scholarships today! For the full list of scholarships in the JLV College Counseling database, visit, Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, you are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements. Here are 70 scholarships for Saturday, June 3, Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship Sponsor: Asian Pacific Fund Closing Date: June 23, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduate students attending a U.S. based college or university in with preference given to research/study topics that benefit those in social/economic need, especially Asian and Asian American communities. Preference for Asian heritage, but it is not required. "You Deserve It" Scholarship Sponsor: ScholarshipOwl Closing Date: June 29, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students who are residents of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or U.S. Territories and are 16 years of age or older and are either enrolled now, or will be enrolled within three months of registration in a qualified high school, college or university in the United States. $2,000 "No Essay" College Scholarship Sponsor: Niche Amount: $2,000 Description: Scholarship is open to high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll within 12 months. Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States or an international student with a valid visa. Applicant must log in to Niche or create a free account to apply for the scholarship. 1

2 10 Words or Less Scholarship Sponsor: StudentScholarships.org Description: Scholarship is open to anyone between the ages of years of age who will be attending school in the Fall of Applicant must visit the StudentScholarships.org Facebook page and share their 10 words or less on why they deserve the scholarship Word Essay Health Care Scholarship Sponsor: Online Medical Assistant Programs Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an academic program in a healthcare field who is at least 18 years of age and a citizen of the United States. Applicant must submit an essay explaining why they should win the scholarship. 10KForSchool Scholarship Sponsor: 10KForSchool Amount: $10,000 Description: Scholarship is open to legal U.S. residents in the United States who are at least 18 years of age at the time of entry. Applicant must be currently enrolled, or will be enrolled within the next three months, in a college or university in the United States. Applicant must fill out a short online form. AAUS Student Scholarships Sponsor: American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Amount: Up to $3,000 Description: Scholarship is open to current graduate students who are members of AAUS. Active Life Scholarship for Financial Literacy Sponsor: Get Up! Get Active! Description: Scholarship is open to current college, graduate school, and adult learners. Applicant must submit three to five sentences answering one question related to money. AEL Collegiate Essay Contest Sponsor: Americanism Educational Leaders and Pepperdine University Libraries Amount: Up to $2,500 Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate college students who are U.S. citizens. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to American exceptionalism. 2

3 AfterCollege Nursing Scholarship Sponsor: AfterCollege Amount: $2,500 Description: Scholarship is open to students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree in nursing. AfterCollege STEM Inclusion Scholarship Sponsor: AfterCollege Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled students working towards a degree in a field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and from a group underrepresented in their field of study. Underrepresented groups may be defined by gender, race, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, nationality, and other non-visible differences. AfterCollege Succurro Scholarship Sponsor: AfterCollege Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled students in an accredited program, working towards a degree with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must create a profile on the AfterCollege website. AirToolsGuide Scholarships Sponsor: AirToolsGuide Amount: Up to $500 Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students currently enrolled in school. International students are welcome to apply. Applicant must submit an essay on a small DIY project they have undertaken. Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund Description: Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to "The American Dream." AlgaeCal Health Scholarships Sponsor: AlgaeCal Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending a post-secondary institution in the United States or Canada with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the well-being of the average modern person. 3

4 All Majors Scholarship Sponsor: MyBioSource Inc. Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, and current undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university for the Fall 2017 semester. Applicant must submit an application and short essay on why they chose their major. Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest Sponsor: Andrew Flusche, PLC Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who have been accepted into a college, university, or trade school, or current college students. Applicant must also be a citizen or lawful resident of the United States. Applicant must create a public service advertisement video (PSA) which raises awareness of the severity of the consequences of texting and driving. Annual Minority Scholarship Sponsor: Wholesale Diabetic Socks Description: Scholarship is open to minority students who are currently attending an accredited technical school, community college, college, or university and have completed at least one semester in good standing. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to cultural diversity. Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships Sponsor: Automotive Hall of Fame, Inc. Amount: Varies Description: Scholarship is open to accepted and current undergraduate and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA who have an interest in an automotive career. Multiple scholarships available. AWG Minority Scholarship Sponsor: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: Up to $2,000 Description: Scholarship is open to minority female students who are enrolled full-time in a geosciences program. Babe Ruth League Scholarship Sponsor: Babe Ruth League Inc. Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must have participated in a Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball or Babe Ruth Softball League anytime during the ages of

5 BBG Communications Scholarship Sponsor: Breyland Communications Description: Scholarship is open to students ages 16 to 21 years of age who will be attending an institution of higher education in the Fall of Applicant must submit two essays. One essay is on a given topic related to the information and communications technology industry. The second essay must explain why the applicant believes a college/university education is important. Because College is Expensive Scholarship Sponsor: Cedar Education Lending Description: Scholarship is open to high school students, adults looking to head back to school, current college students, and anyone looking to attend college or graduate school within 12 months. Applicant must submit a short form. BEF General Academic Scholarships Sponsor: Boomer Esiason Foundation Amount: Up to $2,500 Description: Scholarship is open to students with cystic fibrosis who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Body Gear Guide Scholarship Program Sponsor: Body Gear Guide Description: Scholarship is open to citizens of the United States and Canada who are enrolled in an academic program in nursing, medicine, natural or applied sciences. Applicant must submit an essay on why they should be considered for the scholarship. Breast Cancer Awareness Scholarship Sponsor: Home Kitchenary Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are living with a parent who has a lifethreatening illness, breast cancer patients, and survivors. Applicant must share their story. Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship Sponsor: Cappex Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students in the United States who are/will be enrolled in college within the next 12 months. Applicant must create a Cappex profile (if they don't have one already), share about their extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer activities, and then search Cappex for scholarships. 5

6 Chegg $1,000 Monthly Scholarship June 2017 Sponsor: Chegg Description: Scholarship is open to all U.S. high school and college students who are at least 16 years of age. Applicant must submit an essay on an ice cream flavor they would create. CollegeSTEPS Sweepstakes Sponsor: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Amount: Up to $5,000 Description: Sweepstakes is open to full or part-time students who are in an accredited secondary or postsecondary educational institution or program (including, but not limited to, high school, college, university or trade school, or are home schooled in an accredited program) who are at least 14 years of age as of July 1, Student must enroll in the Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS educational resource program. CollegeWeekLive Monthly Scholarship Sponsor: CollegeWeekLive Description: Scholarship is open to students who will enrolled no later than the fall of 2019 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university or trade school). Applicant must register online at CollegeWeekLive (free), login between the first and last day of the month, and visit five colleges to be considered for the scholarship drawing. Consumer Essentials Scholarship Sponsor: Consumer Essentials Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled as an undergraduate or postgraduate student in either Business, Marketing, or IT. Course Hero Academic Hero Scholarship Sponsor: Course Hero Amount: $10,000 Description: Scholarship is open to students 16 years of age or older who either plans to attend or is currently attending an accredited college or university. Applicant must create a free account and write a 500- word essay. CPAP-Supply.com Scholarship Sponsor: CPAP-Supply.com Amount: $1,500 Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time at a college or university located in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on one of two given topics related to running an online business or choosing a career path. 6

7 Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award Sponsor: Delete Cyberbullying Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are attending or planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to cyberbullying. Digital Privacy Scholarship Sponsor: Digital Responsibility Description: Scholarship is open to current high school, college, and graduate school students. Home school students are also eligible. Applicant must complete a short form and finish the following statement in 140-characters or less: "I'm taking responsibility for my digital profile by..." Do-Over Scholarship Sponsor: Unigo Amount: $1,500 Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2023) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt. Eraser Clinic Laser Tattoo Removal Scholarship Sponsor: Eraser Clinic Laser Tattoo Removal Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents with a minimum GPA of 3.0 enrolled in or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in Fall Applicant must submit a short written piece on laser tattoo removal. Experts Exchange Scholarship Contest Sponsor: Experts Exchange Amount: Up to $1,500 Description: Scholarship is open to citizens, legal residents, and student visa holders in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all U.S. territories and possessions who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a college, university or trade school. Applicant must submit an essay or video on a technology topic of their choosing. 7

8 Express Medical Supply Scholarship Sponsor: Express Medical Supply, Inc. Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college in the United States. Applicant must share a picture of their "Kindness in Action," along with a brief explanation. FOSRx Scholarship Sponsor: Factor One Source Pharmacy Amount: Up to $5,000 Description: Scholarships are open to current college students who are affected by hemophilia, a bleeding disorder, or a complex or chronic condition. Applicants for the Platinum and Gold scholarships must major in a medical/pharmacy field, while the Silver scholarship is open to all majors. Future Counselors of America Scholarship Sponsor: DatingAdvice.com Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in psychology who are seeking a career in relationship counseling or a related field. Galactic Unite Bytheway Scholarship Sponsor: Virgin Galactic Virgin Unite UNCF Amount: $7,500 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming first-year female college students pursuing STEM degrees at any accredited four-year college or university in the United States. The selected recipients will be required to participate in the Galactic Unite mentorship program spending two hours per month interacting with their mentor. GAPA Foundation Scholarships Sponsor: Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) Foundation Amount: Up to $5,000 Description: Scholarships are open to high school seniors and current college students who express activism in the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) and/or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities; however, applicants do not need to identify as either to apply. Preference will be given to those who identify as both API and LGBTQ. Geriatric Nursing Scholarship Sponsor: Geriatric Nursing Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in an accredited U.S. Nursing program and who are incoming or current undergraduate students. Applicant must have a passion to work with older adults. 8

9 GetSafe Scholarship Essay Contest Sponsor: GetSafe Home Security Amount: Up to $2,000 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled undergraduate students who will be enrolled during the school year. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to burglary or crime. Goldberg & Osborne Don't Text and Drive Scholarship Sponsor: Goldberg & Osborne Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending college or planning to attend college the Fall 2017 semester. Applicant must pledge to not text and drive. GoodCall Scholarship Sponsor: GoodCall Amount: $2,500 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant must submit an essay on a good decision they have made. Harlequin Floors Scholarship Contest Sponsor: The World Dances Amount: $250 Description: Contest is open to residents of the 50 United States and Canada. There is no restriction to enter the contest. Applicant must submit a dance video. Healthy Life Internet Marketing Scholarship Sponsor: Best Juicer Zone Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in college, universities or high school during the fall 2016 academic semester. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to internet marketing. HonestlyNow Banking Scholarship Sponsor: HonestlyNow Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens 16 years of age or older who are planning to enroll or are already enrolled in a degree program at an accredited institution of higher learning. Students in high school in their junior and senior years are eligible. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to financial literacy. 9

10 Houzz Scholarship Programs Sponsor: Houzz Amount: $2,500 Description: Scholarships are open to students 17 years of age or older who are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in interior design, architecture, landscape, architecture, architectural engineering, or construction management programs in the U.S. Huntington's College Scholarship Sweepstakes Sponsor: Huntington Learning Center Amount: $4,000 Description: Sweepstakes is open to high school students and their parents or guardians who are legal residents of the United States. IEEE PES Scholarship Sponsor: IEEE Power & Energy Society Amount: Up to $3,000 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current engineering students working towards a bachelor's degree. Applicant must be considering a career in electric power and energy engineering. Illustrators of the Future Contest Sponsor: L. Ron Hubbard Library Description: Contest is open to new and amateur artists from around the world who have not been professionally published and paid for more than three black-and-white story illustrations, or more than one process-color painting, in media distributed broadly to the general public. ILMA Foundation Scholarship Program Sponsor: Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) Amount: Varies Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who will be enrolled full-time during the academic year. Preference will be given to majors in Math, Science, and Engineering. Applicant must submit an essay on why they should receive the scholarship. Program.aspx?hkey=5f276cff-a95b-4e15-9e51-a36e360311ba Inverters R Us Power Scholarship Sponsor: Inverters R Us Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents with at least a 3.0 GPA who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university for Fall Applicant must submit a short essay on a topic related to power inverters. 10

11 Jim Dodson Law Scholarship Sponsor: Jim Dodson Law Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in a four-year college who is either a brain injury victim or their caregiver. KAS Scholarships Sponsor: Korean American Scholarship Foundation Amount: $2,000 Description: Scholarship is open to Korean students who will be a full-time student and classified as a high school sophomore, junior or senior, undergraduate, or graduate student. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. In addition to the general scholarships, there is a scholarship specifically for descendants of a Korean-War Veteran. Life Parts Express Scholarship Sponsor: Lift Parts Express Description: Scholarship is open to students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are attending school in the fall of Applicant must submit an essay on how they expect to pay for college. Luna Regina Healthy Eating Scholarship Sponsor: Luna Regina Description: Scholarship is open to current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to a healthy diet. LuvMiHome Annual Scholarship Program Sponsor: LuvMiHome Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant must submit a personal essay and an essay on a given topic related to their future home. Make a Card to Encourage Your Dad to Check His Blood Pressure Sponsor: DoSomething Description: Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems for men in the U.S. Make a card to encourage your dad or grandpa to get his blood pressure checked. Make a personal card that lists experiences you want to share with your dad or grandpa in the future and encourage him to go to the doctor to get his blood pressure checked. That will motivate him to learn about heart disease risks and you ll automatically be entered to win the scholarship. Unlimited entries! 11

12 Mays Mission for the Handicapped Scholarship Sponsor: Mays Mission for the Handicapped Amount: Description: Scholarship is open to students who have a documented significant physical and/or mental disability. Medical Assistant Degrees Healthcare Scholarship Sponsor: Medical Assistant Degrees Description: Scholarship is open to students 18 years of age or older who will be in full-time education in Applicant must submit an essay on why they want to pursue a career in the healthcare field. Military Award Program (MAP) Sponsor: Imagine America Foundation Description: Scholarship is open to active duty, reservist, honorably discharged or retired veterans of the United States military who are enrolling into a participating college. Military Scholarships Sponsor: SR Education Group Amount: $5,000 Description: Scholarship is open to veterans and active members of the U.S. military who are enrolled at a private or public educational institution, and working towards a certificate, diploma, or degree. Military Spouse Scholarships Sponsor: National Military Family Association Amount: Up to $2,500 Description: Applicant must be a military spouse with a valid military ID to apply. Momeni Foundation Financial Assistance Scholarship Sponsor: Momeni Foundation Amount: Up to $1,000 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students of Iranian descent regardless of citizenship or country of residency. 12

13 Momeni Foundation Scholastic Achievement Scholarship Sponsor: Momeni Foundation Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are of Iranian descent. Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and have a cumulative GPA of at least MTB Challenging Scholarship Sponsor: MTB Reviewer Description: Scholarship is open to students in university, college, and high school. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to cycling. 13

Here are 42 scholarships for Saturday, September 2, 2017.

Here are 42 scholarships for Saturday, September 2, 2017. There are thousands of scholarships out there. Some are large scholarships that are well publicized, while others are lesser known. My goal is to share some lesser-known scholarships with my readers every