Last-minute scholarships
So, it's April and you haven't gotten enough scholarship money to pay for your first semester of college. Here are some scholarship programs that are still accepting applications for the coming academic year:
MamasHealth.com Scholarship Award $600)
Essay: Should the U.S. government provide free healthcare to all citizens of the United States?
Deadline: May 1, 2006
American Spirit Publishing Essay Contest ($500)
Essay: The most influential person in your life.
Deadline: May 1, 2006
MoneyMatters101.com 2006 Spring Scholarship Award ($300)
Essay: Do you think Social Security benefits will be available when you retire, and, if not, what would you do to fix the system?
Deadline: May 31, 2006
Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship ($5,000)
Essay: Best traits of someone you have looked up to in your life.
Deadline: May 31, 2006
Swackhamer Peace Essay Contest (up to $1,500)
Essay: The consequences of U.S. forces in Iraq; recommendations on preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Deadline: June 1, 2006
OP Loftbed $500 Scholarship Award ($500)
Essay: Short answers to questions like: What you would do with your last 24 hours on Earth? What is the best practical joke? How can a loftbed improve your life?
Deadline: July 31, 2006
The Charles Shafae Scholarship Fund Papercheck Essay Contest ($500)
Essay: Analyze the rivalry between Microsoft and Google (addressing specific questions on the scholarship fund's website).
Deadline: Sept. 1, 2006