Latest winner
Jessica Kettelhut
June 2026
"Me and my mom have a scholarship program where she'll find scholarships and I'll apply to them."
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The Debt.com Scholarship $1,000 for
$1,000 for
aggressive applicants.
Many students don't apply for all the scholarships available to them. We're here to reward the ones who do. Submit proof of your hustle for a chance to win.
Reward
$1,000
Deadline
April 1
2027
How to enter
Three steps to a shot at $1,000.
We want to reward persistence. Apply broadly, document what you did, and tell us your story.
01
Apply
Apply for as many scholarships as you can find. Sites like Scholarships.com and Studentscholarships.org list hundreds.
02
Confirm
Send us proof of every application — screenshots, confirmation emails, or a single PDF showing your effort.
03
Write
Write a brief letter about yourself, what you're studying, and why this scholarship matters. Two documents max.
Submit your application
Winner announced May 1, 2027. The next round opens the same day.
The winners
Real students. Real persistence.
Past winners
May 2023
Gabriel M. Pedroza
"I have two immediate goals: to successfully complete my undergraduate degree in Biology in the next 4 years and secondly, to do so with as little debt as possible. The debt.com scholarship will bring me closer to achieving both of these goals and for that, I am most grateful."
March 2023
Deirdre Holmes
"Be fearless in pursuing good opportunities- the worst that can happen is you learn and grow as a person. I'm excited to see where life takes me, especially with continuing my novel-writing and discerning if I'm called to the medical field. Thank you Debt.com for this scholarship and for encouraging us students! I feel one step closer to self-confidence and an exciting college career and life ahead."
January 2023
Alexander Fenlon
"This scholarship is a vivid reminder that opportunities abound as long as you seek them. I thank Debt.com for recognizing that, even though I am not the most accomplished student, simply my persistence is enough to take me places. I will carry this hope with me throughout the rest of my college career."
November 2022
Katelyn Wadel
"This scholarship will help to ease the burden of college expenses. Companies like Debt.com make the college dream more attainable, and I’m grateful for this type of opportunity!"
September 2022
Heather Curley
"With the most meaningful appreciation, I thank the people at Debt.com for awarding me this scholarship. This award will help not only financially but emotionally as well. Now, I can focus more on what matters the most, my education."
March 2022
Emery Van Voorhis, North Carolina
"I am incredibly thankful to Debt.com for helping me as I work toward a degree in Public Health and International Relations to one day become a pediatrician."
December 2021
Jacob Herrera
"I am grateful for companies like Debt.com that offer scholarships so that I can follow my dream of becoming an engineer."
August 2021
Melissa Alvarez, California
"Thank you, thank you, thank you! I plan to use the money to help pay for my classes to pursue my nursing degree."
February 2021
Grant Daley
"This scholarship will help support my dream of becoming a computer scientist. I’m going to need some scholarships and a part-time job. This really helps. Thank you."
December 2020
Nina Jaramillo
"I will use the money I was given to pay for essential items while in college, like textbooks and educational supplies. I am extremely grateful for all the help; thank you so much for this opportunity!"
July 2020
Samantha Lau
"This scholarship will make a big difference in my life."
May 2020
Alexander Hall, Maine
"I have applied for hundreds of scholarships. This one will help fund my education to become a mechanical engineer."
October 2019
Tyler Netek, Texas
"This $500 toward my education in community college cannot be adequately expressed through words in how much it means to my family"
June 2019
Shawna Sparks, Missouri
"I can’t wait for my dreams to become a reality."
February 2019
Jeremie Easton, Georgia
"Winner for Feb 2019"
January 2019
Brianna Gilner
"She suffered a tumor in her brain as a child. Read More"
November 2018
Isena Norgaisse
"Isena decided to become a doctor to save lives. Read More"
August 2018
Makiyah Baptiste
"Makiyah lost her mother but found her calling. Read More"
July 2018
Elizabeth Parrish
"She is going to school for one of the toughest careers there is. Read More"
May 2018
Katie Waples
"She wants to be a nurse for the underprivileged. Read More"
March 2018
Trace Francis
"He learned to never give up. Read More"
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Ready to apply?
Round up your scholarship applications, then tell us about yourself in 100 words. We pick a winner every year. Submissions are reviewed before each school year.
- Open to students applying for college or trade school.
- One $1,000 winner selected each year.
- We notify the winner directly via email.