There are thousands of scholarships out there. Some are large scholarships that are well publicized, while others are lesser known. My goal is to share some lesser-known scholarships with my readers every Saturday. Don’t wait. Apply for these great scholarships today! For the full list of scholarships in the JLV College Counseling database, visit, http://www.jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, you are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements. Here are 56 scholarships for Saturday, December 16, 2017. SunTrust Scholarship Sweepstakes Sponsor: SunTrust Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 22, 2017 Description: Sweepstakes is open to high school seniors and college undergraduates with permanent residence in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Students can enter online or by mail once during each two-week drawing period. https://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarship-sweepstakes/index.html Courage to Grow Scholarship Sponsor: Courage To Grow Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors in high school and college students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must explain in 250 words or less why they believe they should be awarded the scholarship. https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/ Easy Self-Care Scholarship Sponsor: Shine Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to college students who reside in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, regardless of citizenship. Student must sign up to get a free daily text message to help them practice self-care to be entered for the scholarship. https://www.shinetext.com/p/self-care-scholarship-2017?utm_source=JLVCC&utm_medium=Listing

Student Caregiver Scholarship Sponsor: Caring.com Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students attending a U.S. university or college in Winter Term 2018 (starting January 2018), who have been caring for an older relative while attending school. This includes current high school students who are matriculating in January 2018 and have been involved in caregiving during high school and intend to continue while attending college. Applicant must submit an essay or two-minute video telling the scholarship committee about their journey. https://www.caring.com/scholarship StyleWe Scholarship Sponsor: StyleWe Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who plan to pursue a design career. Applicant must submit a video sharing their design capability. https://www.stylewe.com/scholarship Sweets College Scholarship Sponsor: Sweets Amount: $2,500 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who plan to have a future career as an architect, designer, engineer or construction professional. Applicant must submit a video on what their favorite building on their college campus is from a design aspect and why. https://sweets.construction.com/sweets-building-materials-college-scholarship TableLegsOnline.comFuture Entrepreneurs of American Scholarship Sponsor: TableLegsOnline Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are/will be seeking a business related degree. http://www.tablelegsonline.com/tloblog/the-future-entrepreneurs-of-america-scholarship/ Take Shorter Showers to Save Water! Sponsor: DoSomething Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Americans use more than a TRILLION gallons of water showering each year. That’s enough to supply all the water needs of New Jersey and the Empire State. Share a five-minute playlist with a friend to remind them to keep their shower under five minutes. That’ll save up to 1,500 gallons of water this year and you’ll automatically be entered to win the scholarship. https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/shower-songs?source=partner&utm_source=partner&utm_medium=scholarship_listing&utm_campaign=JLV_college_counseling

Thanks a Billion: Make a Thank-You Card For Your Favorite Science Teacher! Sponsor: DoSomething Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Beyond everything else they do for students, American teachers spend over $1.6 Billion a year (of their own money) on classroom supplies. For science teachers, new lab equipment is especially important for learning and especially expensive to buy. Use DoSomething's simple tips for what to write on the card, and then give it to your teacher! Unlimited entries! https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/thanks-billion?source=partner&utm_source=partner&utm_medium=scholarship_listing&utm_campaign=JLV_college_counseling The $1,000 SuperCollege Scholarship Sponsor: SuperCollege.com Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to current high school seniors, college students, graduate school students and returning adult students who will enroll in a college or university. Applicant must fill out a short form. http://www.supercollege.com/scholarship/ The m.s.Woods Scholarship Sponsor: M.S.Woods Real Estate, LLC Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students who are attending or have been accepted to an official, accredited U.S. college or university by the application deadline. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to home. http://www.mswoods.com/scholarship.htm Timothy J. Ryan & Associates Law Scholarship Sponsor: Timothy J. Ryan & Associates Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to law or university students who are currently attending and enrolled at a law school accredited by their state or an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or American university. Applicant must submit an essay on a hypothetical law situation. https://tjryanlaw.com/scholarship/ Tobi Cares Scholarship Sponsor: Tobi Amount: $3,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to female undergraduate students in a four-year college or community college in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to fashion. http://www.tobi.com/#scholarship_program

Top Medical Assistant Programs Healthcare Scholarship Sponsor: Top Medical Assistant Programs Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarships is open to high school seniors and current college students who are at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizens. Applicant must be planning on becoming a medical assistant or other healthcare professional. http://topmedicalassistantprograms.org/#scholarship Top Ten List Scholarship Sponsor: Unigo Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2023) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt. https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship Tough Turtle Turf Scholarship Sponsor: Tough Turtle Turf Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate students who plan to work in the environmental and/or water conservation industry. https://www.toughturtleturf.com/scholarship/ Transtutors Scholarship Sponsor: Transtutor.com Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to college students of all majors. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to mental health problems. http://www.transtutors.com/scholarship/ Trevor Coopersmith Urban Art Scholarship Sponsor: Trevor Coopersmith Urban Art Scholarship Amount: $350 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to current college students. Applicant must submit a short personal essay and 3-5 images of their urban art. There is no major requirement, but students must have a talent for art. http://www.urbanartscholarship.com/apply Unigo $10K Scholarship Sponsor: Unigo Amount: $10,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Applicant must be at least 13 years of age, a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, and be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2023) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/free-scholarship/

UnitedAg Scholarship Sponsor: UnitedAg Amount: Varies Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to individuals affiliated with a UnitedAg member company either as a child or grandchild of an employee who will be enrolled anytime during the 2018/2019 academic year. Scholarship is open to students of all majors. https://www.unitedag.org/education-and-youth/scholarship-application/ Versitas Education Scholarship Sponsor: Versitas Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to current college students at accredited post-secondary institutions in the U.S. who are studying Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Business & MBA, or Adult Education. http://versitas.com/company/scholarship/ Veteran Benefits Scholarship Sponsor: VeteranAid.org Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an associate's degree, bachelor's degree or graduate level program at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Veterans and military personnel are urged to apply for the scholarship, although it is open to all current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to veterans benefits. https://www.veteranaid.org/apply.php#scholarship Veterinary Student Scholarship Award Sponsor: Pet Insurance U Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to all active students currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary college in the United States. https://www.petinsuranceu.com/veterinary-student-scholarship/ Video Game Design Scholarship Sponsor: GameDesigning.org Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who have plans to work in the video game development field. https://www.gamedesigning.org/scholarship Wandsworth Sash Windows Customer Service Scholarship Sponsor: Wandsworth Sash Windows Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students. Applicant must submit a video on a topic related to customer service. http://sashwindows.london/scholarships

WLCA Student Scholarship Sponsor: Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association - Metro Milwaukee Chapter Amount: Up to $2,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to Wisconsin residents who intend to live and work in the State of Wisconsin after graduation. Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in an accredited four-year degree program or two-year certificate program in horticulture or a landscape related area. https://www.findalandscaper.org/27/Student-Scholarship Wpromote Digital Marketing Scholarship Sponsor: Wpromote Amount: Varies Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the U.S. Applicant must submit a short essay on how they are actively trying to challenge the status quo as a student, as well as a photo that represents their essay. http://www.wpromote.com/scholarship Writers of the Future Contest Sponsor: L. Ron Hubbard Library Amount: Up to 1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Contest is open only to those who have not professionally published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories, in any medium. http://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules-writers/ Writing Award Scholarship Sponsor: TC Mastery Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to internet marketing, content writing, and/or internet marketing tools/resources. http://tcmastery.com/writing-award/ Yoobly Business Scholarship Sponsor: Yoobly Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students who display a high level of enthusiasm for business. Applicants studying Marketing, Commerce, Business or I.T. courses will be favored. http://www.yoobly.com/scholarships/ Young Scholars Scholarship Sponsor: CC Bank Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students attending universities, colleges and other academic institutions across the U.S. who are under the age of 30 and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicant must submit completed application and an essay on volunteering and community service. https://ccbank.us/scholarship/

Youth Forward Scholarship Sponsor: National Driving and Traffic School Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to current full-time high school and college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to volunteerism. http://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/ Zebra Scholarship Programs Sponsor: The Zebra Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2017 Description: Scholarships are open to students currently enrolled at or planning to attend a four-year university, graduate program, community college, or trade school located in the continental United States. There are scholarships for each state, so scroll to the bottom of the page and click on your state. Once on your state page, scroll to the bottom and find the specific scholarship requirements. https://www.thezebra.com/indiana-car-insurance/#scholarship Approaching Fitness Scholarship Sponsor: Approaching Fitness Amount: $500 Closing Date: January 1, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to United States citizens who are attending and enrolled in a four-year university or college and majoring in a Health, Science or Medical program. Applicant must submit an article on the topic of weight loss or fitness. https://www.approachingfitness.com/scholarship/ Dr. Joseph and Sonya Landholm Scholarship Sponsor: Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) Amount: $4,500 Closing Date: January 1, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to veterinary students originally from Nebraska or from Nebraska licensed practitioners who are NVMA members. http://nvma.silkstart.com/cpages/landholm-scholarship Fundera College Scholarship Sponsor: Fundera Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: January 1, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students in the United States. Applicant must be a young entrepreneur. Student must submit a video on a topic related to technology and small businesses. https://www.fundera.com/resources/fundera-scholarship Make Me a Freshman Scholarship Contest Sponsor: Make Me a Freshman Amount: $500 Closing Date: January 1, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to students and individuals who plan to spend the money on students (parents, mentors, counselors, etc). Applicant must create a free profile at Make Me a Freshman, a tool that helps students stay organized during the college admissions process. https://makemeafreshman.com/scholarship-contest/

MIT THINK Scholars Program Sponsor: MIT THINK Amount: $1,000 budget, chance to win $500 scholarship, mentorship, and a trip to MIT Closing Date: January 1, 2018 Description: Applicant must be a current high school student at a school in the United States. Applicant must submit a project proposal on a science, technology or engineering idea. http://think.mit.edu/ MyLEDLightingGuide Scholarship Sponsor: My LED Lighting Guide Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: January 1, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who will be enrolled in college during the Spring 2018 semester. Applicant must submit an essay on one of five given topics related to LED lights. http://www.myledlightingguide.com/scholarship.aspx Smart Alec Scholarship Sponsor: Smart Alec Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: January 1, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to current high school students who are at least 15 years of age and are U.S. citizens. Applicant must submit an essay on who inspires them. https://smartalec.com/scholarship Legacy Scholarship Program Sponsor: Army Women's Foundation Amount: Up to $2,500 Closing Date: January 2, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to women who have served or are serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, Army National Guard or the child of a woman who served honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Applicant must a current community college or certificate student with at least a 2.5 GPA or a current undergraduate or graduate student with at least a 3.0 GPA. http://www.awfdn.org/legacy-scholarship-program/general-information/ NEWH Green Voice Design Competition Sponsor: NEWH - The Hospitality Industry Network Amount: $7,500 Closing Date: January 2, 2018 Description: Contest is open to undergraduate and graduate Hospitality Interior Design or Architecture students who are junior level and above. Applicant must have at least $7,500 in current/upcoming debt through college for tuition and program approved books/supplies. Applicant must showcase their design skills while utilizing the very best in sustainable design products and practices. https://newh.org/available-scholarships/ NEWH Product Design Competition Sponsor: NEWH - The Hospitality Industry Network Amount: $4,000 Closing Date: January 2, 2018 Description: Competition is open to current Hospitality Interior Design and Architecture students who have completed at least half the requirements for their program. Applicant must submit a lavatory faucet design. https://newh.org/available-scholarships/

Why Decor Matters Scholarship Sponsor: Southwestern Rugs Depot Amount: $500 Closing Date: January 2, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full or part-time at an accredited university during the 2017-2018 school year. Applicant must submit an essay on "why decor matters." http://www.southwesternrugsdepot.com/scholarship/ ACEC California Scholarship Sponsor: American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) California Amount: Up to $7,500 Closing Date: January 3, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to California undergraduate (junior or senior status) and graduate students who will be enrolled in an engineering or land-surveying curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) during the Fall of 2018. http://www.acec-ca.org/?page=ScholarshipApp Express Medical Supply Scholarship Sponsor: Express Medical Supply, Inc. Amount: $500 Closing Date: January 3, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college in the United States. Applicant must share a picture of the "heart" of their hometown and an explanation in 108 characters or less. http://www.exmed.net/t-scholarships.aspx Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship Sponsor: American Geosciences Institute Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: January 3, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to women pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in the geosciences. https://www.americangeosciences.org/workforce/harriet-evelyn-wallace-scholarship Quad City Regional Auto Show Scholarship Sponsor: Community Foundation of Great River Bend Amount: Up to $5,000 Closing Date: January 3, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to students in specific Illinois and Iowa Counties who plan to attend a two or four-year college or university or planning to attend an Automotive Technical/Trade School. Applicant must be working or have a parent or guardian currently working in a new car dealership located within one of the specific Illinois or Iowa Counties. http://www.cfgrb.org/student-scholarships/listings/ GE - Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Sponsor: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute and GE Amount: $10,000 Closing Date: January 4, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at the workplace, and in the community. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need. https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

Profile in Courage Essay Contest Sponsor: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Amount: Up to $10,000 Closing Date: January 4, 2018 Description: Contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to an act of political courage. https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx Countdown to College Scholarship Sponsor: Potential Magazine Amount: Up to $1,000 Closing Date: January 5, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to college-bound teens in 9th-12th grades. Students need to sign up for Potential Magazine's free weekly eNewsletter and they will automatically be entered to win the scholarship. http://potentialmagazine.com/college-scholarships/countdown-to-college-scholarship-signup Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship Sponsor: National Pork Producers Council Amount: $2,500 Closing Date: January 5, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students in a two-year swine program or college of agriculture, and a U.S. citizen. http://nppc.org/programs/scholarships/ MarvelOptics.com Scholarship Essay Contest Sponsor: MarvelOptics.com Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: January 5, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to current, full-time students attending an accredited four-year American university or college. There is no age nor specified major requirement. Applicant must submit an essay or video sharing what a quote by Helen Keller means to them. https://www.marveloptics.com/about-marvel-optics/scholarship-program/ Matinee Multilingual Annual College Scholarship Sponsor: Matinee Multilingual Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: January 5, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to any student enrolled in an accredited college or university in the USA, Canada or the United Kingdom. Applicant must submit an essay on how video enhances the user experience on a webpage. http://www.matinee.co.uk/matinee-voice-over-scholarship/ NACE Academic Scholarships Program Sponsor: NACE International Foundation Amount: Varies Closing Date: January 5, 2018 Description: Scholarship is open to full-time college students who are enrolled in a program related to corrosion or corrosion control. http://nace-foundation.org/programs/students/scholarships/