Discover Card and Life Lessons Scholarships
Discover Financial Services
Scholarship Name: Discover Scholarship Program
Description: Since its founding in 1991, the Discover Scholarship Program has awarded some $16 million in scholarships to over 6,000 students. Each year, ten high juniors will win a $30,000 scholarship to pay for any kind of post-graduation college or even online career training. Eligible candidates must be high school juniors with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA, demonstrated accomplishments in community service and leadership, and experience having faced a significant roadblock or challenge. Applications are due no later than March 14, 2011.
Award: $30,000
Awards per Year: 10
Award is Open to: Any post high school student
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: Complete application information is available at the Discover Card website.
Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education
Scholarship Name: Life Lessons Scholarship Program
Description: Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education annually sponsors a creative scholarship competition for students who have lost a parent or guardian. There are two ways to enter – with a written essay of no more than 500 words, or with a video essay of no longer than 3 minutes. Students must describe how the loss of their parent/guardian has affected them emotionally and financially, please visit our website for the full description. A total of $110,000 will be disbursed through 59 scholarships. The scholarship usually opens in February/March time frame every year. This year the deadline is March 12, 2012.
The Scholarship Program is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are between 17 and 24 years of age, have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian, and are currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a college, university or trade school within the 50 United States or District of Columbia. A minor should have a parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to enter. Void where prohibited by law. Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Award: $1,000 – $10,000
Awards per Year: varies
Award is Open to: Students who have lost a parent
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: Download the application from the Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education website.
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