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Scholarship Saturday – February 13, 2021 by Jessica Velasco There are thousands of scholarships out there. Below you will find many scholarships, most with general eligibility requirements. My goal is to share some lesser-known scholarships with my readers every Saturday. Don’t wait. Apply for these great scholarships today! And, if you missed the last Scholarship Saturday, check it out. There are scholarships there that are still open! You can also find scholarships on my other scholarship lists, such as scholarships with requirements based on your state, major, grade level, ethnicity, or religion. And, lastly, check out my list of scholarships with February deadlines. Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, you are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements. Here are 45 scholarships for Saturday, February 13, 2021.Continue reading "Scholarship Saturday – February 13, 2021"

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February 2021 DoSomething Scholarships by Jessica Velasco Do you like making a difference in your school or community? If you do, DoSomething has many campaigns to make a difference, and for participating, you will be entered to win a scholarship! Below are campaigns from DoSomething that are accepting entries in February. $1,000 Easy Scholarship: Make a DIY Face Mask (No Sewing Required!) Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: February 28, 2021 Description: You could win a $1,000 scholarship by using our easy step-by-step guide to make a mask (no sewing required!) to keep yourself, your friends, and your family healthy during the pandemic. We'll even help you donate much-needed masks to homeless shelters and vulnerable communities. Upload a photo of your mask to earn verified volunteer hours and be entered for the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. Let's Do This! $1,000 Easy Scholarship: Collect Food Items for Your Local Food Bank Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: February 28, 2021 Description: You could win an easy $1,000 scholarship by collecting food and donating it to your local food bank. Over 18 million children in the US face food insecurity, a problem made worse by COVID-19. Use our easy guide to collect the most-needed food items and safely drop them at your local food bank. You'll automatically earn verified volunteer hours, and you'll be entered for the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. Let's Do This! $1,000 Easy Scholarship: Recycle Cans to Help Protect the Environment  Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: February 28, 2021 Description: You could win an easy $1,000 scholarship just by recycling 5 aluminum cans to save energy and protect the environment! All you have to do is collect 5 cans and recycle them in a proper bin or take them to a local recycling center (we'll help you find yours!) Don't forget to snap a pic with your cans before you recycle them to prove your impact and inspire others to join in. You'll automatically earn verified volunteer hours, and you'll be entered for the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. Let's Do This! $1,000 Easy Scholarship: Ask a Grandparent or Older Adult to Share a Story Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: February 28, 2021 Description: You could win an easy $1,000 scholarship by swapping stories with an older adult in your life to decrease isolation during COVID-19. Research shows that encouraging older adults to share their stories benefits the emotional, physical, and mental well-being of older adults, and leads to greater empathy and stronger connection with the listener (that's you!). Call or video chat with an older adult in your life (a grandparent, family member, friend, any older person you admire) and ask them to share a story from their life with you. You'll automatically earn verified volunteer hours, and you'll be entered for the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship! $1,000 Easy Scholarship: Host A Virtual Book Club That Reads Texts By or About Underrepresented Groups Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: February 28, 2021 Description: You could win an easy $1,000 scholarship by hosting a virtual Diversity Book Club with friends. Research shows that under 6% of children's or young adults books published in 2019 have a Black author or illustrator, and that reading by or about other people from historically underrepresented groups can build cross-cultural empathy! Use our recommendations list to host a virtual Diversity Book Club. You'll automatically earn verified volunteer hours, and you'll be entered for the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship! Eligibility Information While there is no GPA, test score, or essay requirements, there are some eligibility requirements students must meet to enter any of the above scholarship opportunities: US or Canadian citizens, regardless of residence OR reside in the U.S. or Canada. 13 to 25 years of age. The above scholarship contests are easy to enter and you’ll be making a difference. Check them out and participate before the closing dates. Want to stay in the loop? Follow my blog to be notified when new articles are published. You can also follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest for information on college admissions.