This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated a tiny bit if you make a purchase after clicking on the links. The Savor Summer College Scholarship winners thank you!
How to Win Club Scholarships
Do you know how to win club scholarships?
I overheard a student the other day talking about how they wished their dad was a member of a certain local club.
The reason was, they found out that this club offered generous college scholarships.
Not only that, the club offered the scholarships at EACH branch, as well as national scholarships for a TON of scholarship money.
Well, did you know that in many cases, you or your parents do NOT have to be a member of some clubs to apply for their scholarships?
It’s true!
Watch this quick video to learn more about how to find and win club scholarships:
Even if you are required to be a member, lots of organizations that offer scholarships let you join and THEN APPLY (like the same day).
How great is THAT?
Also, some organizations award you with a FREE membership if you are the scholarship winner.
Here are some examples of club scholarships and their membership requirements:
Elks National Foundation
~ Most Valuable Student Scholarship ~ Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
~Legacy Scholarship ~ Applicants must be children or grandchildren of members in good standing.
The American Legion
~American Legion Scholarships ~ Offers a HUGE amount of scholarship money for several different types of students. Some require membership (parents or grandparents) and some do not. Go to the site and check out each scholarship to see if you qualify to apply. Also, your own STATE and/or local American Legion may offer their own scholarships. Search for “American Legion <your state>” and click on the link for “scholarships”. You will find lots of scholarships for students who live in that particular state that are sponsored by the American Legion.
Knights of Columbus
~Knights of Columbus Scholarships ~ Applicant or parent must be a member/participant of the Knights of Columbus and Roman Catholic. At this site, you will also find a list of other Catholic scholarships.
HOW I HELPED MY SON GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE DEBT-FREE
Open to High School Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors! APPLY NOW HERE
Engineers Foundation of Ohio
~This is an example of an engineering group that offers scholarships. Search online for “Engineering Scholarships <your state>” and read the guidelines and requirements. If you live in Ohio, you do NOT need to be a member of this foundation to apply for the scholarship. Go to www.ohioengineer.com to find out more.
Lions Club Scholarships
~There are several local scholarships that are awarded to high school students in each area there is a Lions Club. Membership is not necessary unless that student is applying for a scholarship with a branch with student members. Most high school guidance counselors will have the necessary information on how to apply for Lions Club Scholarships. You can also search for “Lions Club Scholarship <your state>”
EAA Scholarships (Experimental Aircraft Association)
~EAA Young Eagles Scholarships – You must be a member of the EAA to apply for their MANY scholarships. You can join and THEN apply!
$10,000 scholarship, no essay or minimum GPA
So, there you have it!
There are a TON of scholarships awarded from various clubs and organizations everywhere.
Do NOT rule them out just because you or your parents are not members. To make your essay more engaging for club scholarships, I suggest learning the background of the club or organization and bringing that into your writing as creatively as possible.
Be sure to read: Scholarship Tip ~ Love the Provider
Learn how to find and win club scholarships! #college Click To Tweet GOOD LUCK and HAPPY APPLYING!
Monica Matthews is the author of How to Win College Scholarships. She helped her own son win over $100,000 in college scholarships and now shares her expertise with other parents and their students. She truly has “been there, done that” in regards to helping parents and students navigate the scholarship process.
Her method of helping students in finding college scholarships, writing unique and compelling scholarship essays, creating amazing scholarship application packets and more, have taught desperate parents to help their own students win thousands of scholarship dollars.
Monica’s scholarship tips have been featured on many prominent websites and she has been dubbed the “Go-To” expert on college scholarships.
