{"id":3884,"date":"2019-05-01T12:43:02","date_gmt":"2019-05-01T12:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/?p=3884"},"modified":"2021-03-24T16:16:08","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T16:16:08","slug":"anyone-can-win-one-of-these-general-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/apply-for-scholarships\/anyone-can-win-one-of-these-general-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Anyone Can Win One of These General Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AnyoneMany students think that they don\u2019t have what it takes to win a college scholarship. But, this is a big misconception. While there are many scholarships that do award students on the basis of academics and athletics, there are also many scholarships that all students can qualify for. <\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to have the best SAT score, or to have spent the last two summers improving water quality in Africa. While of course, having these things on your resume will qualify you for certain top scholarships, not having them <\/span>is<\/b> not<\/b> a deal breaker. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are thousands of scholarships out there for every type of student. Many scholarships don\u2019t require you to write <\/span>financial need essays<\/span><\/a> or dive deep into every extracurricular activity you\u2019ve held. <\/span><\/p>\n

Check out these general scholarships that any student can win. <\/span><\/p>\n

Because College is Expensive Scholarship<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

This scholarship couldn\u2019t be easier to apply to. All what you need to do is fill out a form and you enter for the chance to win $500. High school juniors, seniors, and current college students may apply. <\/span><\/p>\n

Courage to Grow Scholarship<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

To be eligible, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. They should be in their junior or senior year of high school or in college. Applicants must write a <\/span>250-word essay<\/span><\/a> on why they deserve to win. Scholarship prizes are for $500. <\/span><\/p>\n

Savor Summer College Scholarship <\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and write a <\/span>500-word essay<\/span><\/a>. They must answer the question “How are you planning on using your summer vacation?” Students also must submit a <\/span>letter of recommendation<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Liason\u2019s Date Inspired Future Scholarship<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Any high school senior or college student can apply for this scholarship. To win, students must submit a 30-60 second video talking about an important aspect of data in society. They also must include one interesting fact about themselves. Scholarships are for $5,000.<\/span><\/p>\n

$1000 “You Deserve It” Scholarship<\/a>\"General<\/a><\/h2>\n

This scholarship is one of the hundreds in the ScholarshipOwl’s\u00a0database<\/a>, it\u2019s worth $1000 and if you create an account, you automatically apply with a possibility to win each month!<\/p>\n

Digital Privacy Scholarship<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

The purpose of this scholarship is to help students be more cautious about the things they post online. High school, undergraduate, and graduate students may apply to this $1,500 scholarship. To win, students must write a statement about digital privacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

WalletHacks\u2019 $1,000 Financial Freedom Scholarship<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

High school seniors and undergraduate students can apply. Students must submit a 1,000-2,000 word essay about what financial freedom means to them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Text and Drive Scholarship<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

High school, undergraduate, and graduate students may apply. Applicants must submit a short statement on why they pledge never to text and drive. The scholarship is for $1,000.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unigo 10K scholarship <\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

To win $10,000, students must be enrolled in a college or university. They must write a response answering the following assignment: “Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is it? What’s their favorite mobile app?” The response must be <\/span>250 words<\/span><\/a> or less. <\/span><\/p>\n

Citizens Bank Undergraduate Scholarship <\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

To qualify for the scholarship, students must be undergraduate students. Applicants must answer the following question: “If you had $100,000 to spend, how would you use it to impact your community?” Scholarships are for $2,500. <\/span><\/p>\n

MyProjectorLamps.com Scholarship<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

\"GeneralHigh school and undergraduate students can apply to win $500. To apply, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and follow or like the <\/span>MyProjectorLamps Facebook page<\/span><\/a>. They also must write a one-page essay on using multimedia and data visualization in classrooms. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

OP Loftbed scholarship <\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Students can win $500. To win, students need to answer a set of questions. GPA, writing skills, and community service aren\u2019t taken into consideration. Students must be a part-time or full-time student at a college, university, or trade school.<\/span><\/p>\n

$1,000 Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

To be eligible to win, students must fill out the form. High school and college students may apply.<\/span><\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n

With so many different scholarships available, there are going to be some general scholarships that anyone (including you!) can win. Apply to as many as possible to increase your chances of winning.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many students think that they don\u2019t have what it takes to win a college scholarship. But, this is a big misconception. While there are many scholarships that do award students on the basis of academics and athletics, there are also many scholarships that all students can qualify for. You don\u2019t need to have the best […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3885,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[19],"tags":[68],"yoast_head":"\nAnyone Can Win One of These General Scholarships | ScholarshipOwl<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Think you need high grades or athletic ability to win scholarships? Think again! 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