Private Scholarships

There are many college scholarships and grants that are offered by national private or non-profit organizations. In order to qualify for one of these private grants or scholarships, there is usually a contest or drawing that you must enter. If you are notified that you won a scholarship or grant but you did not submit an entry for it, it is not likely a legitimate source of aid. There are often requirements, such as an essay, for these private scholarships and grants.

Here is a list of private scholarships that might interest you:

American Harlequin Dance Scholarship (Entry deadline: November 1, 2010)

Akademos/TextbookX.com Scholarship Contest

AXA Achievement Scholarship Program

AFSA Scholarship Program (First entry deadline: May 3, 2010. Second chance deadline: May 11, 2010 – August 25, 2010)

Christopher College Video and High School Poster Contests (Entry deadline: June 11, 2010)

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program

The Costume Society of America’s Grants and Awards

Disabled American Veterans Jesse Brown Scholarship

Discover Card Tribute Award

The Do Something Awards

Duck Brand Duct Tape “Stuck at Prom” Contest (Entry deadline: June 7, 2010)