CollegeXpress is excited to announce another year of fun giveaways for students! Yup—we're offering more easy scholarship contests each month in 2024. Entering is a breeze—just sign up for a free CollegeXpress account (or log back in) and respond to our featured question with just a few words. These are super-easy questions like “What’s your favorite college mascot?” or "What do you plan to do this summer?" with no right or wrong answer! And a bonus: We may use your answers to create blogs, infographics, and other fun content on CollegeXpress!
At the end of each month's scholarship contest, a winner will be randomly chosen from all the entries. The best part is that any registered student from the US can win, even if you're not a high school senior yet! If you happen to be the lucky winner, we'll notify you via email and feature your name in this blog. Stay informed by checking the monthly list below, and don't forget to bookmark this page to find out who our latest winner is. Ready to win?
January 2024
Fresh Start to 2024 Scholarship
Amount: $2,024
Question: How do you plan to make 2024 a great year?
Deadline: January 31, 2024 (closed)
Winner: Allie P., Class of 2024
Answer: I plan on making 2024 a great year by spending more time with my family and appreciating everything!
February 2024
Study Snack Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Question: What's your favorite study snack?
Deadline: February 29, 2024 (closed)
Winner: Cole O., Class of 2024
Answer: My favorite snack to eat while I'm studying is some sort of trail mix with nuts and chocolate.
March 2024
March Madness Scholarship
Amount: $1,300
Question: Yes or no: Will you be following March Madness this year?
Deadline: March 31, 2024 (closed)
Winner: Emily S., Class of 2024
Answer: Yes
April 2024
Favorite Color Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Question: What is your favorite color?
Deadline: April 30, 2024 (closed)
Winner: Alessia C., Class of 2024
Answer: Sky blue
May 2024
Breakfast Battle Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Question: Which do you prefer, pancakes or waffles?
Deadline: May 31, 2024 (closed)
Winner: Lana K., Class of 2025
Answer: Pancakes
June 2024
Great Outdoors Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Question: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
Deadline: June 30, 2024 (closed)
Winner: Dayton S., Class of 2025
Answer: I would travel to the country of Germany due to interest in the location and [its] culture.
July 2024
Summer Olympics Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Question: Which event in the 2024 Summer Olympics are you most excited about?
Deadline: July 31, 2024 (closed)
Winner: Lisandra
Answer: I am most excited about the 4x400m relay event. As a 16 y/o 400m runner, Quincy [Wilson] is an inspiration.
August 2024
Back-to-School Scholarship
Amount: $500 for each high school grade level ($2,000 awarded total)
Question: If you could have any celebrity or influencer visit your school, who would it be?
Deadline: August 31, 2024 (closed)
Winners: Grayson H., Class of 2028; Jordan W., Class of 2027; Ashlyn W., Class of 2026; Lanie Z., Class of 2025
Answers: Micheal C. Hall; Jack Black; Nathanyel Crosiar; Zendaya
September 2024
Fall Flavor Frenzy Scholarship
Amount: $1,200
Question: Do you prefer pumpkin spice or apple cider?
Deadline: September 30, 2024 (closed)
Winner: Lauren C., Class of 2025
Answer: Apple cider
October 2024
Werewolf vs. Vampire Scholarship
Amount: $1,300
Question: Who would win in a fight: a werewolf or vampire?
Deadline: October 31, 2024 (closed)
Winner: Asher P., Class of 2025
Answer: Vampire
November 2024
Future Leaders Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Question: What's one word you would use to describe a great leader?
Deadline: November 30, 2024 (closed)
Winner: To be announced—check your email!
December 2024
Winter Wonderland Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Question: Which do you enjoy more: holiday movies or holiday music?
Deadline: December 31, 2024
Winner: To be determined—enter now!
Can I enter if I already have a CX account?
Yes! If you're already a member of the CollegeXpress community, simply log back in and locate the link for the latest monthly scholarship contest on our Featured Scholarships page—there's no need to sign up again. And if you don't win this month, don't worry! There will be another opportunity to win next month. Just remember, the deadline for each contest is the last day of the month, and we'll select and contact the winner shortly after that. You can't win if you don't enter, so be sure to get your entry in ASAP. Good luck!
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