Last-Minute Scholarships for Fall 2007
It's never too late–well, almost never–to apply for college scholarships. Here are some scholarships with late deadlines suitable for last-minute applicants. If you're hoping to scrape together a couple of extra bucks before you head off to school, look no further.
MoneyMatters101.com 2007 Spring Scholarship Award ($300)
Essay: Many people are swimming in an ocean of debt and, based on studies, it's not getting any better. In your opinion, is credit too easy to obtain? Deadline: April 30, 2007
http://moneymatters101.com/scholarship/spring2006.asp
Akademos/TextbookX.com 2007 Spring Scholarship ($2,000)
Essay: What is the future of the printed book? Deadline: April 30, 2007
http://www.textbookx.com/scholarship/
The Charles Shafae Scholarship Fund Papercheck Essay Contest ($500)
Essay: Discuss the advent of alternative energy use (addressing specific questions on the scholarship fund's website). Deadline: May 1, 2007
http://www.papercheck.com/scholarship.asp
MamasHealth.com Scholarship Award ($300)
Essay: Should corporations be required to provide health insurance to their full-time employees? Deadline: May 31, 2007
http://mamashealth.com/aboutus/scholarship.asp
American Spirit Publishing Portrait of America Scholarship Contest ($500)
Photo: How do you see America? Share an original photograph or photo of your artwork that conveys a sense of "America" as you see it. Deadline: June 1, 2007
http://www.bestkeptsecretsforwinning.com/
Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship ($2,500)
Essay: Describe your goals as you were growing up and how or if those goals have changed as you prepare for college. Deadline: June 30, 2007
http://www.patricias-scholarship.org/
OP Loftbed $500 Scholarship Award ($500)
Essay: Short answers to questions like: If you could trade places with someone for 24 hours, who would it be and why? What is the greatest "life lesson" that you have learned so far? What is the coolest thing you have ever found? Deadline: July 31, 2007
http://www.oploftbed.com/scholarship/index.php
Ayn Rand Institute's Atlas Shrugged Essay ($10,000)
Essay: Answer one of three questions pertaining to themes in the novel Atlas Shrugged. Deadline: Sept. 17, 2007
http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_atlas
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