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Conquer Your Goals, Not Just Grades: 10 Scholarships with No GPA Requirements
GPA isn't everything! While it's an important factor in many college applications, it doesn't have to be the sole determinant of your scholarship success. This blog unveils 10 fantastic scholarships that don't require a minimum GPA for you to shine, showcasing your strengths and passions beyond grades.
1. Going Merry No Essay Scholarship:
- Champion: Going Merry.
- Focus: Open to all applicants seeking a scholarship for undergraduate or graduate studies at any accredited U.S. college or university.
- Funding: $2,500.
- Eligibility: No GPA requirement, just a creative and engaging video or written essay explaining why you deserve the scholarship.
- Application Link: https://www.goingmerry.com/
- Useful Information: Deadline typically falls in early October.
2. HubBase Scholarship:
- Champion: HubBase.
- Focus: Open to high school students, college students, and graduate students worldwide.
- Funding: $1,000.
- Eligibility: No GPA requirement, just a compelling essay on how you "Hub the World" by making a positive impact in your community or field.
- Application Link: https://www.hubbase.io/scholarship
- Useful Information: Deadline typically falls in mid-April.
3. Hooked To Books Scholarship:
- Champion: Hooked To Books.
- Focus: Open to anyone passionate about reading and writing.
- Funding: $2,000.
- Eligibility: No GPA requirement, just a captivating story or poem showcasing your writing skills and love for reading.
- Application Link: https://www.hookedtobooks.com/scholarship/
- Useful Information: Deadline typically falls in mid-April.
4. Kiwanis Pueblo de San Jose Turn Around Scholarship Returning Student:
- Champion: Kiwanis Club of Pueblo de San Jose.
- Focus: Open to returning students at the University of New Mexico who demonstrate academic improvement and community involvement.
- Funding: Varies.
- Eligibility: No GPA requirement, but evidence of academic improvement, financial need, and commitment to community service is essential.
- Application Link: https://www.pueblokiwanis.org/
- Useful Information: Deadline typically falls in March.
5. Uplift's College Scholarship Program:
- Champion: Uplift Education.
- Focus: Open to high school seniors from Uplift Education schools who demonstrate academic progress and leadership potential.
- Funding: Up to full tuition for four years at Uplift's partner colleges and universities.
- Eligibility: No GPA requirement, but a strong focus on academic progress, leadership qualities, and commitment to Uplift's mission.
- Application Link: https://uplifteducation.org/
- Useful Information: Deadline typically falls in early November.
6. ABC Humane Wildlife Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM:
- Champion: American Bird Conservancy.
- Focus: Encourages women pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in STEM fields related to wildlife conservation.
- Funding: $5,000.
- Eligibility: No GPA requirement, but strong academic record, demonstrated commitment to wildlife conservation,and financial need are essential.
- Application Link: Typically announced on Facebook in Spring.
- Useful Information: Be prepared to submit a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and transcripts.
7. The Nicholas A. Virgilio Memorial Haiku and Senryu Competition:
- Champion: Nicholas A. Virgilio Memorial Fund.
- Focus: Celebrates creativity and writing proficiency through haiku and senryu poetry (both short Japanese forms).
- Funding: Up to $1,000 for the top prize, various other prizes.
- Eligibility: No GPA requirement, but open to anyone worldwide over 13 years old who submits original haiku or senryu poems.
- Application Link: https://www.nickvirgiliohaiku.org/: https://www.nickvirgiliohaiku.org/
- Useful Information: Deadline typically falls in early August.
8. "Would You Rather" Financial Quiz Scholarship:
- Champion: Going Merry.
- Focus: Tests your knowledge of fun (and sometimes bizarre) "Would You Rather" questions while awarding scholarships.
- Funding: $1,000.
- Eligibility: No GPA requirement, just a willingness to play a quick and entertaining online quiz!
- Application Link: https://www.goingmerry.com/: https://www.goingmerry.com/
- Useful Information: Open periodically throughout the year.
9. The CE Shop Give Back Scholarship:
- Champion: The CE Shop (continuing education provider for healthcare professionals).
- Focus: Supports healthcare professionals pursuing continuing education or certifications to enhance their skills and careers.
- Funding: $1,000.
- Eligibility: No GPA requirement, but open to licensed healthcare professionals with a verifiable need for financial assistance for continuing education.
- Application Link: https://www.theceshop.com/pass-guarantee: https://www.theceshop.com/pass-guarantee
- Useful Information: Open twice a year, deadlines in March and September.
10. Financial Sumo Annual Scholarship:
- Champion: Financial Sumo (personal finance website).
- Focus: Encourages financial literacy and rewards students passionate about personal finance.
- Funding: $1,000.
- Eligibility: No GPA requirement, but open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited academic institution.
- Application Link: https://www.financialsumo.com/scholarship/: https://www.financialsumo.com/scholarship/
- Useful Information: Deadline typically falls in early June.
Remember, don't let the absence of a GPA requirement lull you into thinking these scholarships are easy to win. Each opportunity has its unique criteria and evaluation process. Research thoroughly, tailor your application materials, and showcase your strengths and passions to stand out from the crowd!
Further Resources:
- Scholarship America: https://scholarshipamerica.org/: https://scholarshipamerica.org/
- Fastweb: https://www.fastweb.com/: https://www.fastweb.com/
- College Board Scholarship Search: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships:https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships
I hope this blog empowers you to explore scholarship possibilities beyond GPA limitations. Go for it!
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