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Scholarships are an excellent opportunity to score some financial aid money to help pay for tuition. Throughout undergraduate (and graduate) degree programs, students are on a constant hunt for scholarship they can apply for. Typically, you can only apply for a particular scholarship opportunity once. However, not all scholarships are sporadic. There are a number of scholarship awards that are offered on a renewable, or recurring basis.

What are Renewable Scholarships?

A renewable (or recurring) scholarship is a financial aid award that is offered more than once. This means that there are several deadlines and chances for students to win the grand prize. These types of awards are generally offered on a quarterly, monthly, or weekly basis. We’ve created a list of the top scholarships offered on an ongoing basis.

15 Renewable Scholarships You Should Apply For

 

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SuperCollege Scholarship

The SuperCollege Scholarship is giving away a $1,000 scholarship towards a student’s college education. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate all have a chance to earn money towards higher education. Furthermore, this is a monthly scholarship and winners will be selected randomly each month.

Requirements: None
Next deadline: April 30, 2018
Apply: Here

 

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Courage to Grow Scholarship

The Courage to Grow Scholarship helps students realize their dreams and get to their educational goals by easing the financial burden. Scholarships worth $500 will be given away monthly and a winner will be chosen a week following the deadline. Moreover, this scholarship is open to high school, undergraduates, and graduate alike.

Essay: Please explain in 250 words or less why you believe that you should be awarded this scholarship.
Next deadline: April 30, 2018
Apply: Here

 

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Innovation in Education Scholarship

LA Tutors are on the constant lookout for outstanding students who have passion for helping others. Therefore, each month they will award one student with a $500 scholarship. This scholarship is open to all high school students, in addition to college and university students that have created an innovating project to help others. To enter, you must design an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (This could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.).

Essay: Submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide the link to access the content such as the blog, app, etc.
Recommendation Letter: Attach a letter of recommendation. The letter should evaluate the quality of the work.
Photo: Attach a photo of yourself. The photo should be one taken during project execution.
Next deadline: April 20, 2018
Apply: Here (undergraduate students) or here (high school students)

 

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Air Fryer Reviewed Scholarship

Airfryerreviewed.com seeks to help students in achieving a brighter future. Their monthly scholarship reward is of an item worth $100 on Amazon. Moreover, the scholarship is available to students in currently enrolled in college or university

Essay: Write and attach an informative essay of 1,000 words on any of the following topics: (1) History and Inventions of Air fryers (2) How Air Fryer works- A Myth Solved! (3) How technology of Air Fryer will change the future kitchen appliances?
Next deadline: April 20, 2018
Apply: Here

 

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Wanderu the Country Scholarship

Wanderu is a travel search company that wants to financially help three students towards their undergraduate education so they are giving away three $1,000 scholarships.

Essay: Submit a creative article of at least 1,000 words about a place that you either have traveled to or want to travel to by bus or train in the U.S based on the trips covered by one of our guides. First, select one of the destinations and then write a creative piece. You should talk about both the destination and why you want to go there, as well as how to use Wanderu to get there. Furthermore, you should include a link to the guide that you are referencing in your post. Do something others might not be thinking about. Surprise the reviewers with one of a kind content, uncover hidden destinations, wow them with amazing images and create something great.
Next deadline: March 15, 2019
Apply: Here

 

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National High School Poetry Contest

The Live Poets Society of New Jersey is offering the National High School Poetry Contest to high school students in an effort to encourage them to pursue literary exploration and excellence. Hence, Live Poets Society is looking for best original poems that stand out and they are giving out three awards. So, two students will get a scholarship prize of $500, and one student will be chosen for the $100 award.

Essay: Write any poem that is 20 lines or less (title and spaces between stanzas do not count), unpublished. There are no theme or style requirements. Additionally, in top left hand corner, please include the name of school, graduating year, and the name of your English or writing teacher.
Next deadline: June 30, 2018
Apply: Here

 

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Celebrity Scholarship

CelebrityScholarship.com is looking for creative celebrity impersonators. Applicants with the best photo or video will be awarded a $500 scholarship towards their education. Students 16 years of age or older are welcome to submit their impersonations. Applicants considered minors in their state must have permission from parent or legal guardian before applying.

Essay: Short Description. Please answer the questions below: (1) Hoping to be a college athlete? Yes/No (2) Who is your celebrity impersonation? Write a short description telling us about your celebrity and why you chose them. “Celebrity” means a person that generally known in the U.S. as being a celebrity, such as a YouTube or television personality, movie star, singer, or artist.
Celebrity Photo or Video: Take a picture or create a video of yourself impersonating a celebrity. Moreover, feel free to use makeup, funky clothing and a smart caption. Be creative, in a manner that would objectively be seen as a positive or favorable imitation intended to compliment such Celebrity.
Next deadline: June 30, 2018
Apply: Here

 

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Elance360 Scholarship Program

Elance360 is aware of the importance of education in life. They are proud to help students achieve their future dreams. So, they are offering a $1,000 scholarship to three students. Eligible applicants are all high school and college students. High school students are eligible to apply as long as their GPA is above 3.0.

Essay: Write and attach an essay of 800 words or more on the following topic: “Using internet to explore career options”. In addition, please include your contact information, school name, degree, and GPA in the top left corner. Make sure your essay is original, creative and unique work.
Goals and Plans: Also, please write and attach your educational goals and plans for your career.
Next deadline: May 15, 2018
Apply: Here

 

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Fundera College Scholarship

Fundera looks to help young entrepreneurs and their small businesses. For this reason, they want to award aspiring entrepreneurs with a $2,000 scholarship towards their education. This scholarship opportunity is open to current and incoming college or university students.

Essay: How to apply for the Fundera College Scholarship: (1) Firstly, Like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and YouTube. (2) Second, record a 3 minute video responding to the question: “Imagine you’ve just started up a small business in your hometown. How do you strategically grow your business without spending much money?” Be as specific and creative as possible. (3) Next, publish the video to your YouTube channel with the following title: “Fundera Small Businesses & Technology Scholarship” (4) Finally, post the video to our social networks and yours!
Proof of Enrollment: Attach any type of proof of enrollment.
Next deadline: July 1, 2018
Apply: Here

 

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How Do YOU Make College Cheaper Scholarship

Cheap Scholar wishes to help students have a cheaper education and is giving away a $500 scholarship to help ease some worries over financing their college education.

Essay: Write your response to the following question: How Do YOU Make College Cheaper? Here are a few examples to get you thinking: Lots and lots of Ramen Noodles; Submit the FAFSA each and every year; Applying for outside scholarships; Doing laundry at mom and dad’s. There is no word limit. Keep it short and simple.
Next deadline: August 15, 2018
Apply: Here

 

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Future Physicians Scholarship

Dr. Mark Jensen MD is giving away a $500 Future Physicians Scholarship Program to students pursuing a medical professional field. They are looking for future physicians, or other medical professionals with a vision to help others and the medical community. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and must be currently enrolled in college or university to apply.

Essay: Please write and attach a 300-1,000 word essay covering topics such as (it is not required to address all below suggestions): (1) The student’s passion and commitment to entering the medical field. (2) Challenges they have overcome in pursuing their dream. (3) The type of physician the student wants to be and why. (4) A fun and interesting story related to the above. (5) Goals in the next 5-10 years related to the medical field. (6) What the scholarship means to you and how you plan to give back. Essays are judged by creativity, originality, specificity, and basic grammar.
Next deadline: October 14, 2018
Apply: Here

 

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Health Professionals and Specializing Physicians Scholarship

The Health Professionals and Specializing Physicians Scholarship is for students that are pursuing a career as a medical professional. Dr. Belmont Anderson DPM is proud to offer a $500 scholarship to the student who stands out.

Essay: Write and attach an essay between 300 and 850 words about some or all of the following topics: (1) The student’s passion and commitment to entering the podiatry or health professional medical field. (2) Challenges they have overcome in pursuing their dream. (3) The type of physician the student wants to be and why. (4) A fun and interesting story related to the above. (5) Goals in the next 5-10 years related to the medical field. (6) How you plan to give back.
Next deadline: October 14, 2018
Apply: Here

 

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Fit&Me Stay Fit and Healthy Scholarship

Fit&Me is giving away a $1,000 scholarship to promote a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, all high school and college students 18 years of age and older are eligible to apply.

Essay: Please write and attach an 800–1000 word essay (.docx or .pdf file) that answers the question: “What would be your plan to promote a fitter and healthier lifestyle among students?”
Proof of enrollment: Please attach proof of enrollment.
Proof of Age: Please attach proof of age such as your ID.
Next deadline: December 31, 2018
Apply:  Here

 

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MusicAuthority Scholarship

MusicAuthority is proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship to students who will be enrolled in college as of February 2018.  Current and prospective students are invited to apply for this scholarship opportunity.

Essay: Please include a 2,000-word essay on the topic of how music has influenced your life, passions, or ambitions. Feel free to include personal stories.
Biography: Please write and attach a brief biography (300-500) words. Share a little about yourself with everyone that will read your essay.
Next deadline: February 1, 2019
Apply: Here

 

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“You Deserve It!” Scholarship

ScholarshipOwl is offering the monthly $1,000 “You Deserve It!” Scholarship because we simply believe that students deserve a scholarship for all their hard work! All that is required from students is to be a registered with ScholarshipOwl with a complete profile, study in the U.S., and be at least 16 years of age. A winner will be chosen at random and posted on our website. The scholarship winner will have the funds go towards their tuition fees.

Requirements: None
Next deadline: April 29, 2018
Apply: Here