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Embarking on the journey of higher education 🎓 often comes with financial challenges, but scholarships can alleviate some of that burden. As April approaches, it's essential to seize the opportunity and apply for scholarships with deadlines looming on the 15th.

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Read more: How to Keep Your Sanity Intact While Chasing Scholarships

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In this blog post, we've curated a list of five scholarships with upcoming deadlines, each offering a unique chance to support your academic pursuits. Let's explore these opportunities and take proactive steps towards securing financial aid for your education.

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1. BHW Women in STEM Scholarship

🏆 Award: $3,000

📅 Deadline: Apr 15

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Eligibility: Women who are pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics during the 2024 school year.

Submit: Write an essay on either of the following topics:

1. Tell us about your favorite app and what you like about it.
2. Tell us about a time an app played a significant role in improving your day.

Your essay should be between 500 and 800 words. Feel free to be as formal or informal as you like.

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2. Gus Archie Scholarship Program

🏆 Award: Up to $20,000

📅 Deadline: Apr 15

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Eligibility: This is a merit based scholarship. Recipients are typically in the top 3% in both class ranking and standardized test scores.

• Must intend to enroll in petroleum engineering in a recognized university program according to your country or region, leading to an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering
• Must become an SPE member once eligible
• Comply with sanction policy
• Complete the electronic application submission process

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Submit: By applying for this scholarship you are automatically considered for any SPE Scholarship or Fellowship that you meet the eligibility requirements for.

1. Submit the online application form by noon CDT (UTC-5) on 15 April.
2. You must submit at least one recommendation and documentation for entry exams (if applicable).

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3. Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers That Care

🏆 Award: $1,000

📅 Deadline: Apr 15

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Eligibility: Any low-income high school senior or undergraduate student who is planning to pursue a career in healthcare, social work, government, education or a related field may apply for this scholarship

Submit: Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your career. (400–600 words)

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4. Cody Cochlin Memorial Scholarship

🏆 Award: $500

📅 Deadline: Apr 15

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Eligibility: This scholarship aims to honor the life of Cody Cochlin by supporting students who share his love for skateboarding and similar hobbies. Any low-income undergraduate student who rollerblades, rollerskates, skateboards, or snowboards may apply for this scholarship.

Submit: To apply, submit a video of you performing a trick you're proud of. The video can be any length, and can be submitted alongside any essays or other media you feel may boost your odds of success, but you must be recognizable while performing said trick (i.e. no face coverings or blurred facial edits). The video can be a media submission or a YouTube link, but know that YouTube submissions are preferred.

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5. NursingColleges.com $2,500 Scholarship

🏆 Award: $500

📅 Deadline: Apr 15

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Eligibility: Any student in a U.S.-based accredited online nursing degree program who has attended the university or college for at least one semester (and will continue to do so in fall 2024) is eligible to apply. The application deadline is April 15, 2024, and the winner will be notified by May 15.

Submit: To be considered for the scholarship, you will be asked to cover the following in the application form: Why are you passionate about nursing? How will your particular university and area of study help you achieve your nursing goals? What are the biggest challenges of attending nursing school online? What are the most rewarding aspects of getting your nursing degree online? Tell us about the most formative experience you’ve had attending nursing school online.

Applications will be selected based on the depth, originality, and relevance of their responses and the overall strength of their application materials. By submitting your application for this scholarship, you grant NursingColleges.com the right to use your responses, in whole or in part, for promotional purposes. This may include use in articles, blog posts, social media posts, and other marketing materials.To apply, kindly fill out our Scholarship Application Form.

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6. Charles Shelton Foundation Veterinary Scholarship Program

🏆 Award: $2,000

📅 Deadline: Apr 15

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Eligibility: This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and college students who are Black/African American US residents enrolled full-time in programs related to Veterinary Technology/Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Medicine.

‍Submit: The Veterinary Scholarship Form requires applicants to provide two professional references, with one specifically from a STEM professor, along with proof of full-time enrollment in a college or university. For high school applicants, additional requirements include a minimum 500-750 word essay discussing the ethical implications of administering treatments to research animals. Post-secondary applicants must submit a longer essay of at least 1500 words on the same topic. Additionally, applicants must include a resume detailing achievements, honors, community service, and school involvement.

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7. Ryan T. Herich Memorial Scholarship

🏆 Award:  $5,000 each for 3 winners

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📅 Deadline: Apr 15

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Eligibility: Any high school senior or two or four-year undergraduate, studying or planning to study one of these majors is encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

Submit: To apply, tell us about yourself and how you plan to make a difference in the world by better understanding how the lessons learned from history, cultural anthropology, political science or geography might make the world a better place.

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Wrapping Up

Don't let the chance slip away! With the April 15th deadlines fast approaching, now is the time to seize these scholarship opportunities. Whether you're pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies, there's a scholarship out there waiting for you.

Take action, submit your applications, and pave the way for a brighter academic future. Remember, investing time in scholarship applications today can lead to invaluable rewards tomorrow.

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Good luck! 💡

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