As the school year comes to an end, some of us seniors are getting ready for college while everyone else is getting one step closer to it. However, many people cannot afford to pay for college tuition on their own and do not want to accumulate student debt. Scholarships were created to assist those needing it to obtain the education they deserve. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to wait until your senior year to start applying for scholarships. Applying early in any grade can benefit you in the long run. Below, I have listed some scholarships that you can apply to at any grade level:

– Niche: $25,000 scholarship with no essay required. It has a deadline of February 29th. One person will be selected to win the scholarship.

– Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest: For those with creative minds, this scholarship is available for ages 14 and above. All you have to do is create a greeting, celebration, or holiday card and submit it. The scholarship offers $10,000 and the deadline is March 1st. There is only one winner.

– Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship: A scholarship that is easy to apply to as it requires no essay. This scholarship offers $25,000 and the deadline is March 1st.

– Doodle For Google Scholarships: This scholarship offers $5,000 to $55,000 and is open to six winners who design a creative Google logo. The deadline is March 14th.

– The Paradigm Challenge: This scholarship offers $200 to $100,000 and is available for ages 4-18. To apply, you must create a project to solve a real-world issue. The deadline is May 2024. The top 100 applicants will receive the money.

– Apply Easy College Money Scholarship: It awards $1,000 each month and the deadline for application is February 29th.

– Minecraft Scholarship: The scholarship for people with a love of Minecraft. All you have to do is write about the positive effects of Minecraft on education. The scholarship is worth $2,000 and only one winner will be selected. The deadline for submission is July 31st. To apply, you need to have a 3.0 or higher GPA.

If you are a senior, you can apply for the Horatio Alger Targeted Scholarship, which is available for those with a 2.0+ GPA and low income. The scholarship offers up to $52,000.

Now for all the scholarships that are listed, there are plenty more, some very specific while others vague. Make sure to keep these in mind when thinking about college to best prepare for your future.