There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier.

Middle and high school students who are concerned about the environment and want to make our oceans a little cleaner, your idea could win you a scholarship! Be part of the change and use your creativity to inspire a care for the oceans in those around you.

Scholarship: Ocean Awareness Scholarship

Awarding Organization: Bow Seat

Amount: Up to $1,500

Number of Scholarships Awarded: 48 total, at various prize levels

Eligible Students: Students in grades 6 through 12—may be entered as an individual or group

How to Apply: Submit a work of poetry, film, prose, or visual art which inspires viewers to take action to combat ocean pollution. Applicants must also submit a reflection so that the judges have a better understanding of their work and the issue that they are addressing. Students must apply with an adult sponsor.

Deadline: June 19th

Website: http://www.fromthebowseat.org/contest.php

Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements.