Private scholarship opportunities

Private outside scholarships are facilitated through the Office of Student Financial Aid and outside organizations. Spanning a variety of different disciplines, students should be aware that private offerings have different application requirements, deadlines and qualifications.

Students must report all outside scholarships from sources other than the federal, state and university programs. Need-based aid may be reduced when a student receives a combination of need based aid and outside scholarships that exceed their financial need. In addition, a reduction of merit awards may occur if the total of all tuition-specific awards exceeds the total cost of tuition or if the value of all awards (including the outside scholarships) exceeds the total cost of attendance. If you have any questions, please see the Financial Aid Guide

The following lists are by no means exhaustive, but offer many unique scholarship opportunities across various areas of study. To research other scholarship opportunities, please visit these websites.

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Business

Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 6/1/2024 

Open to students that are at least enrolled as a sophomore and pursuing a business degree. 
Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs – DIAMOCYCLE

Finale Inventory Global Supply Chain and Logistics Industry Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: 9/1/2024 

To be eligible, applicants must be a college student with a GPA of 3.0 or better, a United States citizen or permanent resident, enrolled (or will be enrolled) full-time in a university to enrolled full-time in pursuing a degree related to supply chain and operations management, inventory control, materials management, or procurement. Additionally, the applicant must be able to provide documentation showing she meets these requirements. To officially apply, the applicant must provide proof of attendance, resume, and an essay by the deadline listed below.
https://www.finaleinventory.com/finale-inventory-scholarship

Dental

The F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
Amount:  Full-tuition and monthly stipend
Deadline:  No Deadline

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, be enrolled full-time and qualify to become a commissioned officer.  Student must be pursuing an advanced degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, psychiatric nursing, optometry or psychology.  The U.S. Army Medical Department will pay 100 percent of tuition for a graduate-level health care degree and a $2,000 monthly stipend.  Recipient is obligated to serve one year of active duty for every year the scholarship is received.
www.goarmy.com

Engineering

SMTA Wisconsin Chapter Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 4/12/2024

This scholarship is available to students attending a University, College or Technical College who offers engineering/technical degrees (2 or 4 year degree). To qualify, eligible students must be either: Local students (state of Wisconsin) majoring in a program of study related to the electronics industry, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The preferred courses of study are to be in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology, or any technical related disciplines. Majors outside these fields will also be given consideration based on the credentials of the applicant. The scholarship award has been established to encourage and aid students in pursuing careers in fields that are in, or are related to, the electronics industry
https://smta.org/members/group_content_view.asp?group=225218&id=1070345

St. Louis Community Foundation - Mizis Scholarship Fund
Amount: $12,500
Deadline: 4/15/2024

To be eligible, students must be of Greek descent, be a graduating senior or be enrolled full-time at an accredited, nonprofit, two-year college or four-year college or university in the United States and plan to major in engineering, pre-law or pre-med.
https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/7369

AISES Chevron Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 
Deadline: 4/30/2024 

Students must be a full-time high school senior, undergraduate freshman, undergraduate sophomore or undergraduate junior enrolled at an accredited four-year college/university. 
https://www.aises.org/scholarships/chevron-scholarship-2023-2024

ASCE – Northwest Branch Goodell Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: 5/31/24

Applicants must have permanent residence within one of the following counties (which comprise the Northwest Branch limits): Adams, Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Lincoln, Marathon, Monroe, Oneida, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vilas, or Wood.
Applicants must have completed, or will complete in the present semester/quarter, at least one full academic year of study in the engineering curriculum.
Applicants must be attending, or plan to attend the following semester/quarter, an ABET accredited engineering institution.
https://www.ascewinw.org/scholarships/

Minnesota Builders Exchange Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: 5/31/2024

Applicants must be entering their fall semester as a freshman, sophomore or junior. (If attending longer than the traditional 4-years of undergrad, seniors may be eligible.) Be enrolled in a construction-related field of study at an accredited four-year university, two-year community or technical college, or a construction trade school. Those studying a specific trade are highly encouraged to apply, but all types of construction-related fields of study are eligible candidates for a scholarship.  Be studying at an institution located in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Be maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA (or equivalent). Possess a strong passion for the construction industry and want to give back to their community.
www.mbex.org/industry-involvement/scholarships

Graduate Students

ASTM International – Graduate Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: 4/30/2024

The Scholarship rewards graduate students who have demonstrated high levels of interest or involvement with ASTM Standards. During the year of the award (not necessarily at the time of application), the student must be accepted in a Masters or Doctoral program from an accredited institution, or one that is recognized by the national responsible agency, and shall possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. All applicants must be proficient in the English language, and pursuing studies in an appropriate curriculum related to the scope of the activities of ASTM International.

ASTM International – Graduate Scholarship

Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 6/26/2024

Open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents, are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 
Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship 

ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 7/1/2024

Applicant may be any female undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolling or continuing in a STEM related field of study at an accredited university. 
https://abcwildlife.com/abc-humane-wildlife-control-prevention-inc-s-academic-scholarship

Health Care

St. Louis Community Foundation - Mizis Scholarship Fund
Amount: $12,500
Deadline: 4/15/2024

To be eligible, students must be of Greek descent, be a graduating senior or be enrolled full-time at an accredited, nonprofit, two-year college or four-year college or university in the United States and plan to major in engineering, pre-law or pre-med.
https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/7369

Nurse Corps Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 5/2/2024

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited school of nursing located in the United States. Students must also plan on pursuing one of the following types of nursing programs: Diploma in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nurse practitioner, or a Graduate level advanced registered nurse.
https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-scholarship/nurse-corps

American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  Quarterly

The scholarship is open to nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree program in nursing with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. 
www.aftercollege.com

Navy Nurse Candidate Program
Amount:  Up to $34,000
Deadline: No deadline

Undergraduate nursing students have the opportunity to earn up to $34,000 while completing their BSN Nursing degree.  Participants would have a guaranteed job as a Nurse immediately after receiving BSN.  For more information, contact Chief Alvin Miles at (847) 513-2687 or Alvin.l.miles@navy.mil or Chief Bradley Beckman at (847) 562-6518 or Bradley.beckman@navy.mil.

Scholarships for Nursing Students
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Ongoing

Multiple scholarship listings are posted on the following website.
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/nursing-programs/scholarships/

Law

St. Louis Community Foundation - Mizis Scholarship Fund
Amount: $12,500
Deadline: 4/15/2024

To be eligible, students must be of Greek descent, be a graduating senior or be enrolled full-time at an accredited, nonprofit, two-year college or four-year college or university in the United States and plan to major in engineering, pre-law or pre-med.
https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/7369

Legal Innovation Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 12/31/2024

The scholarship program is open to any student currently enrolled in law school in the United States.
https://www.injurylawyer4you.com/get-yourself-a-1000-scholarship-with-fassonaki-law-firm-p-c

The Blanch Law Firm Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing

Application is open to all students.
https://www.theblanchlawfirm.com/the-blanch-law-firm-scholarship-award/

Teacher Education

Pamela C. Bratcher Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 7/30/2024

Applicants must be EITHER outgoing high school seniors (graduating summer 2024) OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university as of the start of the fall 2023 semester. Applicants must be an undergraduate student majoring in English.
https://www.pamelabratcher.com/undergrad-scholarship-contest/

Miscellaneous

Society For American Baseball Research Negro Leagues Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 4/15/2024

Eligible applicants must be 1) a current high school senior, 2) anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application, 3) planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution, and 4) carrying a minimum 2.5 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.
https://sabr.org/latest/students-apply-now-for-a-sabr-negro-leagues-committee-scholarship-in-2024/

Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship Fund 
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 4/30/2024

Open to applicants who are pursuing post-secondary education and impacted by multiple sclerosis, either directly or as a family member. This scholarship is only available to residents in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
https://elainememorial.com/scholarship-application.html

Air Force Association Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 4/30/24

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a dependent of an Active-Duty Guard, Reserve, veteran, or retired member of any service branch and be planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university in the Fall of 2024.
https://www.afa.org/scholarships/

Education Matters Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 4/30/2024

To be eligible, Applicants must be currently enrolled in or about to attend an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program within the United States and have a current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
https://roachlawoffice.com/education-matters-scholarship/

Shawn Carter Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 4/30/2024

To be eligible, applicants must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident, be 25 years old or younger, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, have a household income $75,000 or less and must be pursuing their first undergraduate degree.
https://shawncartersf.com/scholarship/

The David Malcolm Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 5/31/2024

To apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria: Applicants must be high school seniors already accepted into an accredited college or university or current students enrolled at an accredited college or university full-time. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
https://www.davidmalcolmscholarship.com/

Allan H. Selig Scholarship Program 
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 5/31/2024

As a recipient of this scholarship, students must: Complete at least 12 credits each semester. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher. Agree to be present at a pre-game introduction ceremony for scholarship awardees at the ballpark on a date and time to be determined.
https://www.mlb.com/brewers/foundation/programs/scholarships

James Beckum – Player/Coach Scholarship Program
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 5/31/2024

As a recipient of this scholarship, students must: Complete at least 12 credits each semester. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher. Agree to be present at a pre-game introduction ceremony for scholarship awardees at the ballpark on a date and time to be determined.

https://www.mlb.com/brewers/foundation/programs/scholarships

GlobalScholarships.com Scholarship for International Students
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 5/31/2024

To be eligible, you must  be an international student, that is, you cannot be a citizen or a permanent resident of a country that you will be studying in Fall 2024. Additionally, you must be a current or a prospective student who will be enrolled in a postsecondary degree program (Diploma, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., as well as professional programs like law and medicine) in Fall 2024.
GlobalScholarships.com $1,000 Scholarship for International Students - Global Scholarships

There’s Space For Everyone Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: 5/31/2024

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be an incoming undergraduate enrolled in an accredited college or university during the fall 2024 semester and be a legal resident of the United States.
https://www.extraspace.com/self-storage/scholarship/

Brewerlong Graphic Insight Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 5/31/2024

The scholarship is open to graduate or undergraduate students  enrolled in a United States college or university for the Spring Semester of 2024.
https://brewerlong.com/about/community/brewerlong-graphic-insight-scholarship/

William Griggs Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 6/20/2024

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a female high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a two or four-year degree program and be planning on pursing a degree in science or mathematics.
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/23785/william-griggs-memorial-scholarship-for-science-and-math

Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 6/26/2024

Open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents, are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 
Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship 

Daniel G Calugar Foundation – Merit Scholarship Program 
Amount: $10,000 
Deadline: 6/30/2024

To apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria: Applicants must be US Citizens. A minimum score of 1500 on the SAT exam is required. Please submit a copy of your SAT exam score with your scholarship application. Applicants must be accepted for admission to a US college or university for the fall 2024 term.
Daniel Calugar | Merit Scholarship Program (dancalugarscholarship.com)

Supporting STEM Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 6/30/2024

Applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate college student or high school senior and have a cumulative minimum of 3.0 GPA. Must be majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematic field of study. Must reside in the U.S. attend a U.S. university, and be legally declared as a U.S. citizen
https://hoshizakiicemaker.com/stem-scholarship

ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 7/1/2024

Applicant may be any female undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolling or continuing in a STEM related field of study at an accredited university. 
https://abcwildlife.com/abc-humane-wildlife-control-prevention-inc-s-academic-scholarship

The Wells Call Annual Scholarship Contest
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: 7/14/24

Applicants must be EITHER outgoing high school seniors (graduating summer 2024) OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university as of the start of the fall 2024 semester.
https://www.wccbc.com/scholarship-contest/

“Survivors Speak: Moving Forward Through Hardship” Scholarship.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 7/15/2024

Interested applicants must meet the following criteria: Be either accepted to or currently enrolled in a a United States accredited college, university, or graduate school. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Shoot, edit, and submit the link to the video answering the scholarship’s questions. Upload an unofficial transcript and/or proof of enrollment/acceptance to an accredited college, university, or graduate school.
https://www.grothlaw.com/scholarships/survivors-speak-moving-forward-through-hardship-scholarship/

Pamela C. Bratcher Undergrad Scholarship Contest
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 7/30/2024  

Applicants must be either outgoing high school seniors (graduating summer 2024) OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university as of the start of the fall 2023 semester.
Applicants must be an undergrad student majoring in English.
https://www.pamelabratcher.com/undergrad-scholarship-contest/

Arechigo & Stokka Scholarship Contest
Amount: $1,500 
Deadline: 8/1/2024

Applicants must be EITHER out-going high school seniors (graduating summer 2023) OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university as of the start of the fall 2024 semester.
https://arechigo-stokka.com/scholarship-contest/

Disability Rights Advocacy Scholarship
Amount: $1,500 
Deadline: 8/1/2024

The scholarship is open to current high school students, undergraduate, and graduate students attending a college or university in the Spring/Fall 2024 semester.
Peace Law Firm Disability Rights Advocacy Scholarship - Peace Law Firm

The Power of Volunteer Work Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 8/15/2024

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States.
https://www.dibellalawoffice.com/scholarships/the-power-of-volunteer-work/Moral

Responsibility and the Application of Law Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 8/15/2024

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States.
https://www.koffellaw.com/scholarships/moral-responsibility-and-the-application-of-law-scholarship/

State Records Public Service Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 9/1/2024

To be considered students must complete the application form and complete an essay using the following instructions: Proper citation of all sources used in the essay is mandatory. The preferred writing formats are MLA and APA. Essays must range from a minimum of 1,000 words to a maximum of 1,500 words. Ensure your document includes your first and last name at the top.
https://staterecords.org/publicservicescholarship.php

Kyzar Air Conditioning Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 
Deadline: 9/10/2024

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must submit an essay and proof of attendance or acceptance to an accredited higher-education program in the United States.
Scholarship - Kyzar AC Repair (kyzarairconditioning.com)

Bright Futures Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 9/23/2024

To be eligible, students must have an annual household income of less than $75,000, be a citizen or permanent resident, have a GPA of 3.0 or greater, and be enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester. 
https://www.familydivorcelaw.com/scholarship

PTCB Exam Practice Test Scholarship 
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: 12/1/2024

Available to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in accredited colleges or universities worldwide.

PTCB Exam Practice Test Essay Writing Scholarship 2024

Brooks Law Group Accident Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 12/31/24

The contest is open to current high school seniors and undergraduate college students who will be attending a US college or university in the next fall semester.
https://brookslawgroup.com/about-us/community/scholarship/

Revpart STEM Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: 12/31/2024

To be eligible, applicants must be planning or currently attend an accredited college in the United States and pursuing a career in Stem.
https://revpart.com/scholarship/

MPOWER Financing Monthly Scholarship
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: Monthl
y

Applicant must be admitted to, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school that MPOWER supports, and be an international student permitted to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, as applicable. 
https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/monthly-scholarships

Courage to Grow Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: Monthly

Applicant must be a junior or senior high school or college student with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
http://couragetogrowscholarship.com/

James "Rhio" O'Connor Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Monthly

Applicant may be any student enrolled in college.
http://survivingmesothelioma.com

SchoolTutoring Academy College Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  Monthly

Applicant may be any graduating high school senior, or a current college freshman, sophomore or junior between the ages of 16 and 22.

http://schooltutoring.com

Illustrators of the Future Contest
Amount: $500 - $1,000
Deadline: Quarterly

Open to new and amateur science fiction and fantasy artists.
www.writersofthefuture.com

OMAP's Health Care Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: Quarterly

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen and enrolled in a Health Care related field.
www.onlinemedicalassistantprograms.net/health-care-scholarship/

OppU Achievers Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Quarterly

Applicant may be any U.S. citizen who is enrolled full or part-time in a college, university or trade school with a 3.0 GPA.
www.opploans.com/scholarship/

Tobacco-Free Life Academic Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  Quarterly

Applicant may be any undergraduate or graduate student aged 18 years or older who is accepted or enrolled in a U.S. college or university.

https://tobaccofreelife.org

Writers of the Future Contest
Amount: $500 - $1,000
Deadline: Quarterly

Open to new and amateur writers of new short stories or novelettes of science fiction or fantasy.
www.writersofthefuture.com

DoSomething.org Scholarships
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Varies

DoSomething.org offers entry into various scholarship drawings throughout the year for participating in campaigns. Applicant may be a high school or college student age 26 years or younger.
www.dosomething.org

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies

Several scholarships available to high school seniors from the Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Deadlines for the scholarships vary throughout the year.
http://oshkoshareacf.org

Scholarships for Minority Students
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies

Various scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students from different backgrounds.

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid-for-minorities/

Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Programs
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies

Several fellowships are available.
www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/

The Advocacy Training for Interns Program
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: No deadline

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student studying in the field of law who has an interest in helping others, has a passion for participating and improving the practice of law and dispute resolution and is highly motivated.
www.peopleclaim.com

Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation Education Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: No deadline

This scholarship provides funding assistance for tuition and enrollment fees relevant to continuing education in a non-traditional or non-degree format for members of the Wisconsin bleeding disorder community. It is intended to enable people affected by bleeding disorders, or their immediate family members, to enhance career advancement. This program not only targets individuals with bleeding disorders, but also parents of young children and spouses of individuals with bleeding disorders. Applicants must be a Wisconsin resident or attend a Wisconsin Hemophilia Treatment Center.
www.glhf.org

National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children's Foundation
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: No deadline

Applicants must be a child of a law enforcement agent/officer or firefighter who lost his/her life or was permanently disabled in the line of duty. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, certificate or diploma at any accredited college, university or technical institution in the U.S. Candidates must be registered as a full-time student during the entire academic year and maintain a 2.5 GPA out of a 4.0 scale. Applicants must reside and attend school in the U.S.
http://www.nleafcf.org

Nuclear Propulsion Naval Officer Candidate Program
Amount: $4,200 per month
Deadline:  No Deadline

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a college sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.  All majors eligible with one year of Calculus and one year of Calculus Based Physics.  $15,000 sign-on bonus for select positions.  For more information contact Andrew Dzyuba at (224) 224-4912 or andrew.dzyuba@navy.mil.

Standout Student College Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: No deadline

Applicant must be a current high school senior that intends to enroll full-time at a four-year college and who has a minimum GPA of 2.0. The student must engage in some kind of activity that other teenagers don't typically do.
www.collegepeas.com

The F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
Amount: Full Tuition and Monthly Stipend
Deadline: No Deadline

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, be enrolled full-time and qualify to become a commissioned officer. Student must be pursuing an advanced degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, psychiatric nursing, optometry or psychology. The U.S. Army Medical Department will pay 100 percent of tuition for a graduate-level health care degree and a $2,000 monthly stipend. Recipient is obligated to serve one year of active duty for every year the scholarship is received.
www.goarmy.com/amedd/education/hpsp.html

Three Sentence Essay Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: No Deadline

Applicant may be any U.S. high school or college student age 16 years or older.
www.shmoop.com/college/zinch-three-sentence-essay-scholarship.html