Here are this week’s featured scholarships! Also
I will be giving a free “How To Find Scholarships” workshop on WEDNESDAY at the
SIUE East St. Louis Learning Resource Center – Library. Join me in person OR online! (flyer attached)
ConnectHER Film Festival Scholarship
Through the ConnectHER Film Festival, high school and college students submit original short films focused on critical women’s issues such as girls’ education, ending violence against women, poverty & economic independence, and authentic beauty/body image.
Deadline: June 15
Award: $5000
Apply here:
Film Festival
Valentino DiGiorgio STEAM Scholarship
Valentino DiGiorgio and his wife, Carolina DiGiorgio are thrilled to announce that their family’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) scholarship recognizing students focused on continuing their education in these fields and using their skills to make a positive impact in their communities.
Deadline: June 30
Award Amount: $1000
Apply here: http://valentinodigiorgio.com/steam-scholarship/
Americanism Essay Contest For Grades 7–12
Earth Island Institute established the Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership in 2000 to honor renowned environmental advocate David Brower, who said, “I love to see what young people can do, before someone old tells them it’s impossible.” It is with this spirit that we recognize the outstanding leadership efforts of young people who are working for the protection of our shared planet.
Deadline: December 1
Award: $5000
Apply here: https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Events_and_Programs/7_12th_Grade_Essay_Contest/Web/Content/Essay_Contest.aspx
