5 Easy College Scholarships for Students to Apply for

Scholarship applications tend to be intimidating to many students. The applications can be long and cumbersome, and often mean competing with hundreds of other applicants. What many students and parents don't know is that there are an abundance of easy college scholarships available to students which are easy to apply for and sometimes even fun! The small award of some of these scholarships, often turn people away from applying, which can be a huge advantage. Fewer applicants, means better odds for you to win. Here are 5 easy college scholarships that students can apply for.

1. The American Sheep Industry Association sponsors a scholarship up to $2,000 through Make It with Wool. Contestants must create a garment entirely of wool and must be, crocheted, knitted or woven. There is an entry form to fill out and a $10 non-refundable fee to apply.

2. Another scholarship for the creative mind is the Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck on Prom Contest. To participate in the contest, you must enter as a couple and attend high school prom wearing complete prom attire made out of duct tape. Submit 5 photos for a chance to each win a $5,000 scholarship.

3. OP Loftbed is an informal scholarship to apply for, not based off of academics, writing skills or community service. The application consists of questions that are made to make you think and be creative. The $500 scholarship is awarded to the applicant with the most interesting answers.

4. Vegetarian students, who show dedication in promoting a vegetarianism lifestyle, can apply to win one of two scholarships worth up to $5,000 each. Sponsored by and awarded each year from the Vegetarian Resource Group (http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm).

5. Fire safety is important to know, and The American Fire Sprinkler Association brings better awareness by offering ten $2,000 scholarships each year. Read a fire safety essay and then take a 10 question open book test about the essay. Each correctly answered question will earn one entry to win a scholarship, with a maximum of ten total scholarship entries.

These 5 easy college scholarships are just examples of a few that are available. Search online, check with companies you do business with, local banks and even your city chamber of commerce. There is no limit to how many you can apply for. The opportunities are endless.