Got a cool collection you love to brag about? Well, that passion can actually win you scholarship awards! Here are a few great opportunities for gift aid based on your love of collecting!
ANA College Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March
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Let’s start off with a classic collection item: coins! These metallic forms of currency are used throughout the world and are often considered slices of history. The American Numismatic Association aims to award two lucky numismatists (currency collectors) a scholarship for tuition, books, or supplies.
To be eligible, students must submit two letters of recommendation, have at least a 3.0 GPA, be a US citizen and graduating high school senior, and be a member of the ANA.
UFDC Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
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The United Federation of Doll Clubs is all about the history, understanding, and appreciation of dolls from all eras. The UFDC hosts 4 scholarships, each relating to some aspects of the timeless toy:
- The Dorothy and Evelyn Jane Coleman Scholarship for the Study of Antique Dolls
- The Nancy Carlson Scholarship for the Study of Composition Dolls and
- The Becky Wallace Scholarship Fund for the Study of Modern and Collectible Dolls
- The Virginia Gordon and Atha Kahler Scholarship Fund for Costuming Dolls
Eligible students must have a passion for the study of dolls, submit and complete a research project, and create a publishable report (article, video, etc.) for their project.
Neureuther Student Book Collection Essay Competition
Amount: $1,000; $500
Deadline: March 6, 2020
Specific to Washington University, the Neureuther Student Book Collection Essay Competition encourages students to read and grow their personal library. For those attending Washington University and have a wide variety of books in their personal library, definitely consider applying.
Interested students must submit a two- to four-page essay based on a provided prompt and a sample bibliography of their books. The competition does not judge based on the worth or size of your library; rather, it judges based on the variety and breadth of your books.
