Keeping track of scholarship deadlines can be tricky because
each month there is a new set of dates to watch out for. But staying organized
can ensure that you're doing everything possible each season to get money to
make paying for college easier.
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This spring, check out these valuable scholarships with
deadlines in March, April, May and June as you celebrate the melting snow and
prepare for summer. This is just a sample of what's out there. Do your
research, make your scholarship lists and apply to as many awards that you are
eligible for as you can.
March
In March, students who are members or are the children of
members of a Service Employees International Union local union have their last
chance to apply to one of the five different scholarships offered through the
SEIU scholarship program. The award amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000, with
some renewable scholarships; this year's application deadline is March 3.
Undergraduate or graduate-level Muslim students or those who
are active members of the Muslim community have until March 21 to apply for
the Islamic Scholarship Fund's award. This scholarship awarded between $2,000
and $5,000 last year with the goal of awarding 40 to 50 scholarships to
qualifying students. Students will only be considered if entering a
foundation-approved area of study.
April
On April 1, the application for the American Legion Legacy
Scholarship closes. This scholarship – for the children of U.S. service
members who have died in post-9/11 service – was established to help bridge
the gap between the cost of college and any available federal and state aid.
The award amount varies from year to year and is renewable.
In addition, every year on April 15, the application period
for the Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship comes to an end. This $5,000
scholarship is for full-time college juniors and seniors and graduate school
students at an accredited university who are also minority students. Education loans must
have declared a major in civil, chemical or environmental engineering or one of
the environmental sciences.
May
The Sara Scholarship was developed for female high school
seniors planning to pursue a college degree and who are actively engaged with
the sport of golf. This doesn't necessarily mean that applicants must be good
golf players.
This scholarship awards $2,000 and is renewable up to four
years – for a total of $8,000 – and this year's applications are due on May 2.
June
By the time June comes around, it's almost summer. It's also
time to make sure your application to the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders
Scholarship is complete because the application deadline has historically been
around June 15. To be eligible, you should be a high school senior or college
freshman, sophomore or junior ages 27 or younger and have demonstrated a
commitment to fighting AIDS through leadership and public service. This
scholarship usually awards between $2,500 and $5,000.
Also in June: The Bruce Lee Foundation Scholarship
application period closes on June 10. The scholarship is for students ages 16 or
older who exemplify Bruce Lee's passions and are familiar with Lee and his
insights. In the past, the award has been $1,000 per winner,
and the scholarship has awarded about $30,000 to date.
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