Scholarship Lists

If you’ve been scrolling through scholarship listings for a while now, you’ve probably noticed most applications are due in the fall and winter — even though summer is when many students actually have the time they need to write all those application essays. Luckily, we have a list of summer scholarships ready to go! Whether you’re looking to pay for summer classes or simply get help covering your next semester of studies, these scholarship opportunities are a great place to start.

Are you a left-handed high school senior?  A Pokemon master?  A graduate student with a passion for tattoo removal? Believe it or not, there’s a scholarship for you. As it turns out, there are more wacky and weird scholarships than you can imagine. And they’re here to help you make education affordable. Explore this list and find where you fit. When you’re ready, Going Merry makes applying a breeze.

Are you someone who puts your all into your academics or hobbies? Your passion has probably helped you achieve an impressive resume that you can showcase in your scholarship applications. Whether you excel at the arts, athletics, or academics, merit-based scholarships award students like you for your outstanding performance.

Good news for lots of us: GPA isn’t everything. There are plenty of scholarships with no GPA requirement! Stay focused on funding your college education and check out these No-GPA scholarship opportunities to help pay for college.

Taking the step to pursue higher education can be both extremely exciting and incredibly daunting. You’re about to start an exciting new chapter of your life, but how will you pay for it?
When you don’t want to saddle yourself with student loan debt, scholarships are the best way to supplement financial aid. If you’re an American student of Asian descent, check out this curated list of thirty valuable scholarships just for you. 

Student athletes on the court, the field, and in the classroom have a unique perspective. You can share your experiences about playing on a team, working with a coach, and setting personal records in your college essays. You can also apply specifically for athletic scholarships to help fund your college education (and in some cases, continue playing your sport/sports in college). Read on to learn more about these athletic scholarships.

As college tuition rises, more students need to apply for financial aid whether they have a solid, average, or below-average academic record. The good news is there are plenty of scholarships you can apply for without being involved in athletics, arts, or having a strong academic record. Here are 22 scholarships for average students–with no GPA requirements, and no involvement in clubs or organizations required.