When was the last time you watched a video on your phone or recorded one to post? You could likely say in the past few hours or today. Generation Z students enjoy watching and recording videos. Videos are used to consume news, and short videos may also be used as a platform for storytelling or to educate with how-to videos. Some savvy students are using their YouTube accounts as a financial tool to pay for college as well.
The number of video scholarship opportunities has boomed in the past few years! This reflects the popularity of social video platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, YouTube, and YouTube Shorts. Scholarship providers have noticed that Gen Z enjoys video content. If you don't like writing essays for scholarship applications, consider video scholarship contests!
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What's a Video Scholarship?
Video scholarships are like essay scholarships except applicants are expected to submit a video rather than written content. They can also be called video essay scholarships. Some scholarships simply require a video and the completion of a short form to apply. Other scholarship providers may ask for a quick statement essay along with a video supplement.
Award Amount: $5,000 The BuzzRx Bee Healthy Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a career in a healthcare field, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, submit a short essay, and a video of no more than two minutes that aligns with your essay to be considered for this award.
Award Amount: $2,500 Participate in the #ScholarshipNow challenge for a chance to win $2,500! To participate, download the Goodwall app and simply share a video telling us how winning this scholarship would help you achieve your educational goals with the hashtag #ScholarshipNow.
Award Amount: $5,000 The Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship is available to students of Polish descent and those who have a clear understanding of Polish culture and values. You must be pursuing a career in journalism to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit, letters of recommendation, writing samples, and a personal essay or video submission.
Award Amount: $25 In honor of National Safety Month, it's time to spotlight the habits, tips, and moments that help keep you and your community safe! From learning how to stay alert online to practicing safe driving or creating an emergency plan, share what safety means to you for a chance to win $25!
Award Amount: $2,000 The J and K Climate Change Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are at least 18 years of age. To be considered, you must submit a video of seven minutes or less or a 1,000 - to 2,000 - word essay describing an activity or idea that is aimed at stopping climate change.
Award Amount: $5,000 The Workamajig Creative Impact Scholarship is available to students who are 14 years old or older. To be considered, you must submit one of three design projects: the creative process of a designer or marketer in the creative industry, a Workamajig Magazine cover, or a video that will be used to promote this scholarship program in the future. You must also submit an essay about a design agency in state that you dream of working for.
Award Amount: $1,500 Headway's Book Lovers Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. You must be a U.S citizen who is at least 16 years old with a 3.0 GPA or higher and planning to enroll full-time at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school within the United States. To be considered for this award, you must submit an essay or video on the topic provided by the sponsor.
Award Amount: $1,000 The BooksRun Scholarship is available to students who are 17 years of age and older. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a one - two-minute video answering the following questions: 1. "What do you usually do with your used textbooks?" 2. "Where and how can you conveniently sell your used textbooks?" 3. "How would you make selling books more appealing to students?" Applicants are required to follow Bookrun on social media.
Award Amount: $500 The CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest is open to students who will be enrolling in post - secondary education. You must submit a video of up to three minutes responding to one of the prompts on the topic of Mustangs.
Award Amount: $3,000 - $50,000 The Sphinx Competition is open to Black and Latinx classical string players under the age of 30. To be considered, you must submit a video audition in one of the following categories: violin, viola, cello, or bass.
Award Amount: $1,000 The PRINT IT Scholarship for Aspiring Content Creators is available to current college students who are actively involved in the creation of unique and engaging video or audio content or wish to pursue it in the future. To be considered, you must submit a five - to 10 - minute video that explains how your content will be engaging and tell a unique story.
Award Amount: Varies The FCEF Scholarship is available to students who are interested in learning about the flooring installation trade. Selection is based on references, goals, and video submission.
Award Amount: $2,000 The Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship is available to high school and college students. To be considered, you must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250 - word essay focusing on how you are currently making a difference in your community and why you believe you have the #pulseofperseverance. You must also submit a 60 - second video on why you possess the #pulseofperseverance and what the scholarship will mean to you.
Video Scholarships 2025
We've found the top video scholarships for college students and high school video scholarships as well as video scholarship contests for trade school students .BuzzRx Bee Healthy Scholarship
Deadline: 6/27/25Award Amount: $5,000 The BuzzRx Bee Healthy Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a career in a healthcare field, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, submit a short essay, and a video of no more than two minutes that aligns with your essay to be considered for this award.
Goodwall #ScholarshipNow Challenge
Deadline: 6/30/25Award Amount: $2,500 Participate in the #ScholarshipNow challenge for a chance to win $2,500! To participate, download the Goodwall app and simply share a video telling us how winning this scholarship would help you achieve your educational goals with the hashtag #ScholarshipNow.
The Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship
Deadline: 6/30/25Award Amount: $5,000 The Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship is available to students of Polish descent and those who have a clear understanding of Polish culture and values. You must be pursuing a career in journalism to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit, letters of recommendation, writing samples, and a personal essay or video submission.
Goodwall #SafetyFirst Challenge
Deadline: 6/30/25Award Amount: $25 In honor of National Safety Month, it's time to spotlight the habits, tips, and moments that help keep you and your community safe! From learning how to stay alert online to practicing safe driving or creating an emergency plan, share what safety means to you for a chance to win $25!
J and K Climate Change Scholarship
Deadline: 7/15/25Award Amount: $2,000 The J and K Climate Change Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are at least 18 years of age. To be considered, you must submit a video of seven minutes or less or a 1,000 - to 2,000 - word essay describing an activity or idea that is aimed at stopping climate change.
Workamajig Creative Impact Scholarship
Deadline: 8/31/25Award Amount: $5,000 The Workamajig Creative Impact Scholarship is available to students who are 14 years old or older. To be considered, you must submit one of three design projects: the creative process of a designer or marketer in the creative industry, a Workamajig Magazine cover, or a video that will be used to promote this scholarship program in the future. You must also submit an essay about a design agency in state that you dream of working for.
Headway's Book Lovers Scholarship
Deadline: 9/15/25Award Amount: $1,500 Headway's Book Lovers Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. You must be a U.S citizen who is at least 16 years old with a 3.0 GPA or higher and planning to enroll full-time at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school within the United States. To be considered for this award, you must submit an essay or video on the topic provided by the sponsor.
BooksRun Scholarship
Deadline: 9/30/25Award Amount: $1,000 The BooksRun Scholarship is available to students who are 17 years of age and older. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a one - two-minute video answering the following questions: 1. "What do you usually do with your used textbooks?" 2. "Where and how can you conveniently sell your used textbooks?" 3. "How would you make selling books more appealing to students?" Applicants are required to follow Bookrun on social media.
CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest
Deadline: 10/15/25Award Amount: $500 The CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest is open to students who will be enrolling in post - secondary education. You must submit a video of up to three minutes responding to one of the prompts on the topic of Mustangs.
Sphinx Competition
Deadline: 10/20/25Award Amount: $3,000 - $50,000 The Sphinx Competition is open to Black and Latinx classical string players under the age of 30. To be considered, you must submit a video audition in one of the following categories: violin, viola, cello, or bass.
PRINT IT Scholarship for Aspiring Content Creators
Deadline: 1/11/26Award Amount: $1,000 The PRINT IT Scholarship for Aspiring Content Creators is available to current college students who are actively involved in the creation of unique and engaging video or audio content or wish to pursue it in the future. To be considered, you must submit a five - to 10 - minute video that explains how your content will be engaging and tell a unique story.
Floor Covering Education Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: RollingAward Amount: Varies The FCEF Scholarship is available to students who are interested in learning about the flooring installation trade. Selection is based on references, goals, and video submission.
Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship
Deadline: RollingAward Amount: $2,000 The Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship is available to high school and college students. To be considered, you must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250 - word essay focusing on how you are currently making a difference in your community and why you believe you have the #pulseofperseverance. You must also submit a 60 - second video on why you possess the #pulseofperseverance and what the scholarship will mean to you.
Scholarship Video Examples
Students applying for video scholarships should carefully read the submission instructions. Use these winning video scholarship examples as research:Video format and length requirements vary. Variations may follow rules like the below examples: • Attach a 15-second TikTok to a completed form. • Highlight a specific hashtag with a 15-second TikTok. • Post an Instagram Reel using a specific hashtag #. • Submit a 60-second video scholarship application via YouTube or Shorts explaining a project you've successfully completed. Be sure to understand what your scholarship video will address. For instance, is there a question you must answer? Will you need to create a film with a theme? Are there instructions on items you must include or avoid in your scholarship video application? Be sure to check out Fastweb's social media channels for exclusive video content, too. You'll see videos showcasing fun new scholarship opportunities and get helpful tips to help you pay for school. Fastweb is on: Instagram Facebook TikTok
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