University Aid Scholarships
Financial aid packages offered by colleges and universities do not always cover the entire cost of your education. If you don't qualify for traditional merit scholarships you may believe options for scholarships are slim, but you can apply for a wide range of scholarships based on your personal and extracurricular experience. To supplement unmet university financial aid, start by utilizing online scholarship search engines to find awards available to students of all academic backgrounds.
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AXA Achievement Scholarship
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The AXA Achievement Scholarship is awarded to a student in each state with demonstrated ambition to excel in college. As of 2011, each scholarship award is $10,000. Ten of the students selected nationwide are chosen as national winners and receive an additional $15,000 scholarship award and the chance to participate in an internship with AXA Equitable Life Insurance. Employees, financial professionals or immediate family members of employees and financial professionals of AXA Group, U.S. News & World Report and Scholarship America or their affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies are not eligible.
Barbara Wiedner & D. Vandercook Peace Scholarships
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Grandmothers for Peace International awards students worldwide with peace scholarships. Students must show evidence of work or volunteerism related to peace, social justice or nuclear disarmament. High school seniors and college freshman are eligible to apply for the $500 award as of 2011. The scholarship program requires you to submit an autobiography of your activities relating to peace and social justice. You must include proof of these activities including copies of newspaper articles or verification by your references, if applicable. There are no GPA requirements for this award.
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The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship Program
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If you are first in your family to attend college and possess financial need, you may be eligible to receive the Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship. The award is available to Hispanic students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 annually as of 2011. Students pursuing associate's and bachelor's degrees are eligible for this award. If you have a sibling already enrolled in a post-secondary institution, you are ineligible to receive this award.
Red Vines Drawing Contest
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Demonstrate your creative prowess in the Red Vines Drawing Contest. The winner of the contest receives a $2,500 scholarship or gift card as of 2011, and the opportunity for the drawing to appear on American Licorice Company product packaging. Contestants enter one of three age categories: ages 6 to 12, 13-18 or 18 and older. The art work must be hand drawn and include no more than four colors. Winners are selected based on creativity of their drawings and the suitability of the drawing to the product brand. To apply, visit the Red Vines Contest website.
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