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Scholarship Contests 2012

Enter easy scholarship contests for 2012 and short scholarship essay contests and win money for college tuition and expenses. These simple scholarship contests don't require high GPA, high test scores or a long essay.

Last updated February 19 2012 Scholarship Contests.

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Easy Scholarship Contests for College

U.S. Bank Scholarship Program

Application Deadline March 31 2012

Award Amount 40 awards of $1,000 selected randomly

High school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores and juniors are all eligible if they are enrolled full time in September. Must be part of the no fee student loan program ($1000 minimum loan). If you need a private student loan, why not enter this contest? $1,000 US Bank Scholarship Contest


California Cash for College FAFSA Workshop

Application Deadline Workshops in January and February, and deadline to submit March 2

Award Amount $1,000 (1 scholarship for each workshop)

Submit your FAFSA and a verified Cal Grant GPA and you might win a $1000 scholarship. Just attend a FAFSA workshop and get help filling out your FAFSA and Cal Grant. Complete an exit survey and submit your FAFSA and verified Cal Grant GPA by the Mar 2 2012 deadline. Must be a high school senior planning to attend college in the fall 2012. This is both a contest and a great way to learn how to complete your FAFSA financial aid application. If you live in other states, check with your local colleges for similar programs. Cash for College Workshop


ScholarshipPoints.com

Application Deadline monthly drawings in this scholarship sweepstakes

Award Amount $10,000

Enter your student profile into scholarshipPoints.com and you will earn scholarship points and a chance at winning an easy $10,000 scholarship for college. $10,000 Monthly Scholarship Contest


Sun Trust Education Scholarship Contests

Application Deadline from September 16 2011 – May 11 2012 (you may resubmit an entry every 2 weeks)

Award Amount $1000 (1 winner every 2 weeks for 15 winners)

The Sun Trust Education scholarship sweepstakes is one of the easy scholarships for college, perfect for those who don’t want to enter scholarship essay contests, who don’t have financial need, or don’t have high GPA. You must be high school seniors or undergraduate college student to be eligible. For more information, Sun Trust Scholarship Contests


CollegeNet Scholarship Contest

Application Deadline winner selected each week

Award Amount $5000 to winner

This college scholarship is another of the scholarship contests to get you to visit their website and participate in their discussion forums. Perfect for students who love to post in discussion forums and contribute in a positive way. College Net Scholarship Contest


Cuties Clementine Kids Scholarship Contests

Application Deadline from December 15 2011 – April 27 2012 (you may resubmit an entry every 2 weeks)

Award Amount up to $150,000 trust fund for college

Parents of children 12 years of age and under can submit videos of their cute kids, and win prizes, with the grand prize being $150,000 scholarship fund for the child for college. For more information, see Cuties Kids Scholarship Contests


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Dr Pepper Scholarship $1,000,000 Tuition Giveaway

Application Deadline from Tent Aug 2012 - Nov 2012, but deadline may be later for some contests, such as December 31 2012.

Award Amount $2500 plus chance to enter $100,000 tuition contest at football games sponsored by Dr Pepper. Winners have up to 5 years to use their $100,000 tuition award for 4 consecutive years of college, university or vocational school in the USA. 25 Grand prize winners.

The Dr Pepper scholarship is one of the best scholarship contests for college, perfect for video enthusiasts who can win $2500. Create your unique short video and upload to this free online contest. The video winners will be invited to attend a college championship football game, and can win $100,000 scholarship money for college by throwing the most footballs through a two foot hoop in just 30 seconds. Requirements and rules: Must be a US citizen or legal resident, 18 years or older to be eligible for $2500 award, and age 18 – 24 for the easy $1,000,000 Tuition Contest. For more information, Dr Pepper Scholarship Contests and Tuition Giveaway


Create A Greeting Card Easy Scholarship Contest

Application Deadline open Mar 19, 2012 to Jan TBD 2013

Award Amount $10,000 plus $1000 for your high school or college

Design a greeting card for this easy scholarship for high school seniors and college students. Submit your photo, artwork or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. Designs should be appropriate for business and consumer use, such as birthday or Christmas cards. The image must be your own original work. This is one of the easy scholarship contests for artistic students! Open to high school, college and university students, and member of the armed forces. Must be a legal resident or have a student visa to attend school in the USA, and be at least 14 years old. The scholarship winner will be notified in March 2012. For more information, see Create a Greeting Card Scholarship Contest


Joe Foss Institute Video Scholarship Contests

Application Deadline opens again September - October 2012

Award Amount $10,000 grand prize $1000 first runner up, $500 second runner up.

Make a video about why American freedoms, American Constitution and/or American Bill of Rights are worth defending and you might win this one of these easy scholarships. Videos that meet the requirements will be posted online for the voting period. Scholarship money may be used for college tuition, fees, books and supplies. Joe Foss Video Scholarship Contest


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