March Scholarships
The following March scholarships grants are available for students who are looking to apply to any university or college in the United States. All have March application deadlines. If one seems to jump out at you then it may be right for you. The only way to find out is to take the time and get your application in before it’s too late. Nothing ventured is nothing gained when it comes to student financial aid!
The NIADA Scholarship in March
The NIADA Scholarship is administered by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association, and the total award available is $3,500. The scholarship however, is only available to candidates in any of the four NIADA regions (all of the 50 states fall in the NIADA regions). Hence, in order to qualify for this March scholarship, students must exhibit outstanding academic achievement, which should be reflected by a high school transcript and a demonstration for top-level college work as demonstrated by SAT or ACT scores. The deadline for this monthly scholarship is March 1st, and in order to apply, students might be required to write items such as essays, etc.
The Glenn Miller Scholarship with a March deadline
The Glenn Miller Scholarship is primarily designed for vocalists and instrumentalists who are in their first year of college or are high school seniors. In order to be eligible for this music scholarship, students make prove that music is the central part of their future life, and that they have sufficient talent in order to exceed in this field. Moreover, in order to participate in this scholarship competition, students must also submit and audition disk or tape which exhibits their talents along with their application. The deadline for application is the 1st of March, and a grant anywhere from $1000 to $4000 can be awarded.
The Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award
The Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award is a March scholarship that is primarily for student athletes. In order to qualify for this scholarship grant, applicants must be residents of the United States, exclusive of Puerto Rico. Applicants must also be enrolled in to any accredited public or private high school and must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2. All applicants must also be active participants in high school sports or any club sports. The demonstration of good moral character is also a requisite. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, students must write an essay about how important it is to drink milk for breakfast and how it helps in increasing their performance in the classroom and on the sports field. The average award for this is around $7,500 and the last date for application is March 9th. Moreover, the winner will also receive a paid trip to Orlando, Florida or get featured in a paid ad created for milk mustache.
LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program
The LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program is exclusively designed for students who have suffered the death of a parent or a legal guardian. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be between the ages of 17 to 24 and should be presently enrolled in to an accredited college or university that is located within the 50 United States, Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia. Moreover, applicants must either make a three-minute video or write an essay of 500 words, explaining how the death of their parent affected them emotionally and financially. Any employees of the Life and Health Insurance, or their relatives are not eligible for application to this scholarship. The deadline application date is March 12th. The total amount that can be rewarded ranges from $1000 to $10,000.
James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program
The James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program is designed for students who plan to enroll, or are already enrolled (part-time) during the next year, in any course of study which leads up to a certificate or degree at an accredited or licensed culinary school. Students who demonstrate a large amount of financial need will be preferred for the scholarship. Successful applicants are selected on the basis of their academic performance, leadership activities as well as participation in community and school activities. The statement of career, family instability and outside appraisal also plays a major part in selection. The total grant ranges from $1,000 to $20,000.
Hopefully, one of the above March scholarships grants, all with an application deadline in March fits some students who can apply to them and receive an award to help pay down student cost. If one of the above monthly scholarships seems like it would be a good fit; then it’s worth taking the time to fill out the application for it.
Katrina Collins, thanks for the scholarship