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In September, the college admissions process is beginning to speed up and most applicants are busy narrowing down their school choices, studying for the ACT or SAT, and writing their application essays. High school, of course, is also back in session.
College scholarship applications are often not part of the September equation, but they should be. The more scholarships you go after, the better your chances of landing some extra funding for your college education. Below is a sampling of 9 scholarships with September deadlines. The eligibility and entry criteria vary significantly, so read through the list to see which ones might be a match for you. The awards range in value from $50 to $100,000. For each scholarship, you'll find links to additional information at Cappex.com, an excellent free website that provides college and scholarship matching services. You can also find a lot more scholarships at Cappex.
1. American Academy of Chefs College Scholarships
• Award: varies• Description: Applicants must have a career goal of becoming a chef or pastry chef.
• Deadline: September 1, 2012
• Administered by American Culinary Federation
• Get more information (Cappex)
2. "Fuel Your Dreams" Scholarship Competition
• Award: $1,000• Description: Applicants must submit a short essay about how this scholarship would fuel their "big dreams."
• Deadline: September 4, 2012
• Administered by 24Seven Energy
• Get more information (Cappex)
3. LD Resources Foundation Awards
• Award: varies• Description: Applicants must have a documented learning disability.
• Deadline: September 15, 2012
• Administered by LD Resources Foundation
• Get more information (Cappex)
4. Ayn Rand "Atlas Shrugged" Essay Contest
• Award: $50 - $10,000• Description: Applicants must submit an essay on the book Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.
• Deadline: September 17, 2012
• Administered by the Ayn Rand Institute
• Get more information (Cappex)
5. "Why My School Rocks" Contest
• Award: $300 - $800• Description: Applicants must submit an essay that explains what they would change about their high school.
• Deadline: September 17, 2012
• Administered by EnergizeStudents.org
• Get more information (Cappex)
6. QuestBridge National College Match
• Award: $100,000• Description: Applicants must show outstanding academic ability, have experienced long-term economic hardship, and attend a QuestBridge partner college.
• Deadline: September 28, 2012
• Administered by QuestBridge
• Get more information (Cappex)
7. CoffeeForLess.com "Hit the Books" Scholarship
• Award: $500• Description: Applicants must submit an essay on the importance of education in their lives and how the scholarship will assist their goals.
• Deadline: September 30, 2012
• Administered by CoffeeForLess.com
• Get more information (Cappex)
8. S. Radhakrishnan Memorial Scholarship
• Award: $1,000• Description: Applicants must have been directly or indirectly affected by cancer.
• Deadline: September 30, 2012
• Administered by S.R. Foundation
• Get more information (Cappex)
9. Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
• Award: $500• Description: Applicants must submit two essays: one related to travel, and the other on why they deserve a scholarship.
• Deadline: September 30, 2012
• Administered by Odenza Vacations
• Get more information (Cappex)
