- STARFLEET International Scholarships - members of the STARFLEET International Star Trek Fan Association may apply for one of five $1,000 scholarships.
- Duct Tape Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest - wear duct tape to prom for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship.
- Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway - students submit a video explaining how they will make an impact in their community. Prizes include either $2,500 or a trip to a College Football Championship Game to compete with other finalists for $100,000 in tuition.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Putting the FUN in College Funding
Many students believe they need to be athletic or maintain a 4.0 grade point average in order to earn a college scholarship, but merit-based scholarships aren't the only option. Plenty of businesses and organizations use scholarship competitions to promote brand awareness and garner favor with college -bound consumers. Here are a few annual scholarship competitions that put the fun in college funding: