Tomorrow Starts Today: March Scholarship Deadlines

1/31/20

With the rising cost of higher education, students are turning more and more to grants and scholarships to offset any loans. This month, you’re in LUCK! It’s time to spring into action and apply for the following opportunities that have deadlines approaching.
When it comes to developing a strategy for figuring out ways to pay for college, a good first course of action is filling out the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA). According to the College Board, two-thirds of full-time undergraduate students receive free money for college simply by completing the FAFSA, with aid coming from federal and state sources, colleges, or private organizations. Once you’ve completed filling out the FAFSA and are ready to begin applying for other scholarships and grants, be sure to check our blog every month for new opportunities that can really pay off.

March Scholarships

University of Oklahoma Thunder Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 2, 2020
Description: If you’re an Oklahoma resident interested in attending the University of Oklahoma,  the OKC Thunder basketball team wants to help. To apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a high school senior
  • Must plan to attend OU in fall of 2020
  • Must be able to attend OKC Thunder home game on April 1, 2020

Apply here.
 
DNA Day Essay Contest
Award: $100 to $1,000 (multiple awards available)
Deadline: March 4, 2020
Description: National DNA Day celebrates the completion of the Human Genome Project, and this essay contest celebrates students in grades 9 to 12 who show an understanding of the important concepts in genetics.
Apply here.
 
Gamers Helping Gamers Scholarship
Award: $5,000 annual scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2020 
Description: An award benefitting avid fans of the card game Magic: The Gathering, applicants must submit copies of their high school transcript and FAFSA, as well as an essay answering the following:

  • A personal statement that touches on: (a) your background in magic, the role magic has had in your life, and why you would be a good recipient; and (b) your future academic and career goals.
  • What is your favorite magic card or mechanic and why?
  • What is your least favorite magic card or mechanic and why?
  • What lessons can we learn from Magic to help us solve real world problems?

Apply here.
 
The Kristi Law Firm P.C. National Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Description: The Kristi Law Firm, P.C. prides itself on integrity and ethics. These Houston lawyers look forward to helping students accomplish their educational and career aspirations through this scholarship. Students can apply by submitting an online application, letter of recommendation, and an essay that answers the following question: Have you ever faced a significant ethical dilemma? What was the situation and what did you do?
Apply here.
 
Montem Health and Wellness Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Description: Have a passion for a healthy lifestyle? Montem Outdoor Gear wants to award undergraduate or postgraduate students for their habits. To apply, submit up to 1,000 words on how you keep up with wellness during high school, college, or university (whichever is relevant) and how these habits can be sustained over a lifetime.
Apply here.
 
Lula Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Description: Not only does an entrepreneurial spirit drive creative innovation every day, but it also has inspired Lula to help students see their ideas spark to life. To apply for this scholarship, students don’t necessarily need to want to start a business, but they do need to:

  • Be a high school senior or older.
  • Have at least a 3.0 GPA.
  • Be enrolled in a 2- or 4-year University in Fall 2020.
  • Have a hardworking and entrepreneurial attitude.
  • Write a short essay (500-word minimum) about why you want to be an entrepreneur. 

Apply here.
 
Key Thinkers Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Description: Quite simply, applying for a scholarship is one key factor in being responsible about your financial future. This scholarship is for post-secondary students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and want to join the growing conversation about financial responsibility.
Apply here.
 
Beauty + Wellness Scholarship
Award: $500 to $1000 (multiple awards available)
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Description: Health doesn’t begin and end inside the body. It’s connected to skincare and beauty products being used every day. The Skin Care Ox: Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women was established to provide financial support to female high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students committed to maintaining personal wellness inside and out.
Apply here.
 
Because College is Expensive Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Description:From high school juniors and seniors to adults looking to go back to school, all are eligible to enter to win this straightforward scholarship.
Apply here.