If you have a child nearing college age or are an adult looking to return to school, then this is for you.
Not every scholarship, loan, or contest is for low-income persons. There are opportunities to earn money for college based on residency, major, affiliation, and more. Sometimes being a good writer is the ticket. Other times all it takes is the best photo. Whatever it is you need to find it and go for it.
Here are a few upcoming contests for the college bound:
Ryan and Jamie Smith Essay Contest
- Open to all fields of study; Deadline is August 20, 2010.
- $5,000 award; 1 winner.
The Ryan and Jamie Smith Essay Contest is available to students who are at least 18 years old and enrolled in an accredited educational institution. To enter, you must submit an essay of less than 1000 words on the following topic: “What do you feel is an appropriate balance between being successful financially and the need to serve others by giving back?”
1800Mattress.com “Next Commercial” Contest
- Open to all fields of study; Deadline is October 1, 2010.
- $5,000 award; 1 winner.
The 1800Mattress.com “Next Commercial” Contest is open to college students who are at least 18 years of age. To enter, you must create a 60 second commercial that showcases how a 1800mattress enhances a good nights sleep and takes your nights sleep to the next level. The 1800Mattress logo should appear at least twice in your commercial. Selection will be based on creativity, originality, and brand communication.
“Financial Connects” Financial Literacy Award
- Open to all fields of study; Deadline is December 17, 2010.
- $1,000 award; 100 winners.
The “Financial Connects” Financial Literacy Award is available to students in grades 6-12, college, and graduate students. To be considered, you must create an original financial literacy video or interactive game that promotes financial literacy and correlates with the Department of Education s financial literacy standards. A one paragraph proposal is required with your submission. You may participate individually or as a team associated with a nonprofit or school.
Northwest Perspectives Essay Contest
- Open to all fields of study; Deadline is January 31, 2011.
- $500 award; 3 winners.
The Northwest Perspectives Essay Contest is available to undergraduate and graduate students. To enter, you must compose an essay of no more than 1500 words that addresses ideas that affect the Northwest.
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