Discus Awards

Don’t have a 4.0 GPA? Don’t worry. There are a number of merit scholarships available for those who don’t have the highest grades or test scores.

If you excel in multiple areas, the Discus Awards College Scholarship might the scholarship for you. The Discus Awards College Scholarship provides $2,000 each month of the school year to one Discus Award winner. Discus Award winners are all-around high school students who excel in three of the ten Discus Awards attributes. Whether you’re an artist, academic superstar, and tech guru, or you’re a community service leader, green ambassador, and entrepreneur, the Discus Awards College Scholarship can help you find money for college.

If you’re very involved in your community, a community service award might be for you. The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors young people who have made a significant difference to people in the community and to our planet. Twenty-five young leaders are honored each year nationwide. Half of the winners focus their efforts on protecting the environment, while the other half directs their efforts on their communities and fellow citizens. Nominees must have led a remarkable activity that has proved beneficial either to other people, the community, or the planet.

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It’s the start of another school year, and as you get your assignments, many of you are wondering, “So why am I going to school anyway?”

You might think it’s simply to get into a good college, to make your parents proud, or because it might be tough to find a job right out of high school. If you take a deeper look, you might find that you are going to school so you can live your own personal “American Dream.”

Check out the video of Wilmer Valderrama and you’ll find the American Dream has spread worldwide and people from all corners of the globe are searching to live a better, richer, and happier life.

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It's August and the "Back to School" campaign is out in full force.  I walked into Staples today and they had school supplies featured front and center; my personal favorite was the pack of multi-color erasers you attach to the end of your pencils.  They always reminded me of those animal sponge magic capsules I used to watch grow under hot water as a kid, but I digress.

The point is, it's time to start thinking about school again, and for you rising seniors especially, it's time to start ratcheting up the college admissions process.  My goal is to help you do that and my method is to provide you with information and resources that will make this process as smooth and painless as possible.  Today's resource: college scholarships with application deadlines this month.

 

Are you super busy?  This scholarship application takes just minutes to fill out and anyone can win!  Why wouldn't you sign up?

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Cappex's "A GPA Isn't Everything" Scholarship Deadline: August 31, 2010 Amount: $1,000 Awards Available: 1

You may recognize this scholarship as it has been featured on this blog before. The Discus Awards loves this scholarship because it shares our belief that students' achievements cannot be wholly measured by a GPA or a standardized test score. (Cue "Hail to the Chief"). That's right; we at the Discus Awards believe that the most outstanding students are those who achieve in a variety of attributes, in and outside the classroom.  We believe admissions officers and scholarship judging panels should recognize students for more than just the numbers that are often used to represent them, because every individual student is more than a number.  Every student is a human being with passions and accomplishments entirely unique to them!  So bravo, Cappex, for standing up for this belief and declaring, "A GPA Isn't Everything!" 

Click here to apply for this scholarship. 

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Congratulations to all you graduating or graduated high school seniors out there! Graduating high school is no small accomplishment, and here at the Discus Awards we encourage all of you to continue to pursue your passions as you make the transition into the next chapter of your life.

For many of you, that next step is one into the world of college. Over the course of the past year, you’ve applied for financial aid in the form of federal funding (the FAFSA) and college scholarships. However, the cost of college is extremely high and I’m sure you’re still looking for last-minute scholarships. We’ve rounded up a few of these opportunities. Be sure to sign up for these late-deadline scholarships before it’s too late!

If you invented a machine that could produce free energy, what would you do with it? Your answer to that question could be worth $2,500. All you have to do is write your answer in three paragraphs using less than 1,000 words and submit it to awards@jamisonresearch.com. The format of the application is pictured on the awards’ web site. Each essay is scored by three separate Jamison Research employees out of 100 points. Your average score will be your overall score. The winner of the award will be announced before July 24, 2010.

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Cappex “I Don’t Want To Pay For College” Scholarship - Summer I Deadline: June 30, 2010 Amount: $1,000 Awards Available: 1

Don't have a 4.0 GPA and a 2400 SAT? Want to be recognized for excelling in the areas that interest you most? “I Don’t Want To Pay For College” is a sentiment shared by millions of students and a college scholarship offered by Cappex, a college search web site. This scholarship mirrors the belief of the Discus Awards that students are so much more than their grades and test scores. The scholarship will be given to students with the most well-rounded Cappex profiles. To apply, you must have a Cappex profile.

Click here to apply for this scholarship. 

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Deadline: June 7, 2010
Number of Scholarships Available: 10
Scholarship Amount: Up to $3,000
Past Winners:
2009 – Izzy and John
2008 – Sharon and Joshua
2007 – Andrienne and Zac

It’s prom season, and before you go out and buy that elegant dress or stylish tux, I want to make sure you’re aware that your prom wardrobe could earn you a $3,000 college scholarship. Duck Tape® Brand Duct Tape is once again running their Stuck at Prom College Scholarship Contest, which has become a tradition during prom season.

To win, you have to mesh some serious creativity with some heady artistic talent. You and your date must show up to the ball wearing garments made exclusively with duct tape and send in your picture as a couple, flaunting your adhesive outfits.

For an overview of the entire contest, visit the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest home page.

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