Many scholarships that don’t require a GPA may require some type of creative work, such as a written essay, piece of art, video, or poem. Strongly consider such scholarships when pursuing a college debt free education.
1. https://drugrehabus.org/mental-health-scholarship/
$2,000 Annual Drug Rehab USA—Mental Health Scholarship, D: Dec 1, 2025
Please click on the link above to learn all about this scholarship, including the creative work of the 2024 Scholarship winner.
Selected from webpage:
“About This Mental Health Scholarship
Welcome to the Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship, a beacon of support for aspiring mental health professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals and communities. This scholarship, valued at $2,000, aims to recognize and reward students pursuing degrees in mental health fields. We believe in the transformative power of education and the profound influence mental health professionals can have on the well-being of society.
Eligibility:
The Drug Rehab USA Mental Scholarship is open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program, including but not limited to psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, and other related fields. Applicants must be committed to making a difference in the field of mental health and demonstrate a passion for improving the lives of others.
You must have an @.edu email to enter.
Application Process:
To apply for The Drug Rehab USA Mental Scholarship, interested candidates must submit a compelling piece of content that explains why they are pursuing a mental health degree and outlines the difference they aspire to make in the future. This content can take various forms, including an essay, video, artwork, or any creative medium that effectively communicates the applicant’s story and vision.
Submission Guidelines:
- Length: Essays should be between 500-800 words, while videos should not exceed 5 minutes.
- Creativity: Applicants are encouraged to express their passion creatively and authentically.
- Relevance: The content should clearly address why the applicant has chosen a mental health degree and how they envision contributing to the field.
- Current Student: Must be a current student at any University in The Unites States.
- Student Email: You must use your student email to be eligible for this scholarship.”
2. https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/pen-to-paper-scholarship-for-storytellers/
$1,000 “Pen to Paper” Scholarship for Storytellers, D: June 30, 2025
Selected criteria from webpage:
“This scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors (graduating class of 2025 or 2026), undergraduate, and graduate students who enjoy crafting stories and expressing ideas through the arrangement of words on paper. To apply for this scholarship, students must submit a 250-word piece of original creative writing.
Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. Happy writing!
U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents
Essay Prompt
[Note: Please only respond to 1 of the following 3 prompts]
1. If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? What would be your weakness?
2. Write a short story using the following three words as a foundation – (1) friendship, (2) abrupt,
(3) repair
3. Describe a day in the life of an inanimate object.
Maximum 250 words”
Another Scholarship Resource
https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/blog/
I am signed up for this newsletter that is sent out every Saturday by JLV College Counseling. Jessica Velasco also posts them on her blog. The newsletter for Feb 8, 2025, has 60 scholarships listed.
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