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Scholarships360 exclusive $1,000 award for low-income U.S. high school seniors and currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who are actively seeking ways to fund college. Applicants submit an essay through a free Scholarships360 account; selection weighs essay quality, financial need, and platform activity. One winner announced after the Feb 28, 2027 deadline during FAFSA Awareness Month. Scholarship funds are sent directly to the winner's college or university.
The "A Helping Hand" Scholarship awards $1,000 (1 winner). It is sponsored by Scholarships360.
The deadline is March 1, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Financial need. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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Women who are U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents admitted to full-time graduate study in statistics by July 1 may apply for the American Statistical Association Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship. Two recipients are selected each year, one early-stage and one advanced graduate student, each receiving $1,000 and a certificate. Applications are due March 1 and require a personal essay of at least one double-spaced page covering program goals, career plans, and leadership or service experience. The scholarship was established in 1989 to encourage more women to enter statistically oriented professions.
Current or former wards of the court in Kent County, Michigan pursuing undergraduate college or vocational education may apply for the Donald J. DeYoung Scholarship through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation general application. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, hold at least a 2.5 GPA, and provide a letter of recommendation from a caseworker. Award amounts vary. Submit the GRCF general scholarship application by March 1.
Essay written for youKent County residents pursuing graduate study may apply, with preference for those studying music. Award amounts vary. Apply through the GRCF general scholarship application, which opens December 1 and is due March 1.
Essay written for youKent County, Michigan residents who have lived in the county at least five years and hold a 2.75 or higher GPA while pursuing undergraduate fine arts study, including painting, may apply for the Mathilda and Carolyn Gallmeyer Scholarship through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation general application. Award amounts go up to $1,000. Recipients are selected based on artistic talent, academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, a personal statement, and financial need. Apply through the GRCF scholarship portal. The Grand Rapids Community Foundation administers this fund as part of its scholarship program for West Michigan students.
Essay written for youFull-time students who are graduates of South Christian High School studying education, business, or healthcare with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply. Awards are up to $5,000. Apply through the GRCF unified scholarship application, which opens December 1 and closes March 1.
Essay written for youHigh school seniors graduating from West Catholic High School who will enroll full time in undergraduate studies in business or law may apply. Awards are up to $5,000. Apply through the GRCF unified scholarship application, which opens December 1 and closes March 1.
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