Abbott and Fenner Business Consults, which describes itself as "committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed," offers a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants can be either high schoolers preparing to attend college or post-secondary students at an accredited institute of higher learning. To apply, applicants have to write an essay of only 500 to 1,000 words and do not need to submit any letters or recommendation or transcripts. The essay topic changes annually, with the most recent prompt being "What do you see as the long term impact of our current recession on the average family? How might it affect their future decisions?".
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TextbookX, a site for the sale of used college textbooks, offers an annual scholarship for students enrolled in college. Applicants must write an essay of 250 to 750 words in response to the prompt "Should there be a death penalty? Defend your position on practical, philosophical or ethical grounds," according to the TextbookX website, and will need to reference one book in the body of the essay.
TextbookX
200 Connecticut Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06854
1-800-887-6459
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Gen Tanabe, the author of several titles on college admissions and scholarships, offers a $1,000 scholarship through a partnership with his wife. Applicants must be in high school and planning to attend college in the next year or current college students at the undergrad or graduate level. The award can be put toward tuition, fees, room and board or living expenses and requires a 250-word essay on one of two topics, or anything the student chooses.
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Student Scholarship
3286 Oak Court
Belmont, California 94002
650-618-2221
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Students currently attending college or planning to do so within the next 12 months can apply for the Super Future Scholarship, which offers one $5,000 award and two $2,500 awards every semester. Applicants don't have to write an essay to apply for the scholarship, and only need answer a few questions about their educational plans and use of online social networking to be eligible. There are no requirements for GPA or extracurricular activities, and the award can be used for vocational school as well as undergrad and graduate education.
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