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Top 194 Community Service Scholarships in March 2024

Written by Will Geiger

Will Geiger is the co-founder of Scholarships360 and has a decade of experience in college admissions and financial aid. He is a former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Kenyon College where he personally reviewed 10,000 admissions applications and essays. Will also managed the Kenyon College merit scholarship program and served on the financial aid appeals committee. He has also worked as an Associate Director of College Counseling at a high school in New Haven, Connecticut. Will earned his master’s in education from the University of Pennsylvania and received his undergraduate degree in history from Wake Forest University.

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Updated: March 1st, 2024

Are you active in your local town, city, or neighborhood? Do you love spending your spare time volunteering with local nonprofits? If so, you may want to apply for community service scholarships that reward students who contribute to their communities. Many private organizations and colleges aim to specifically support students who are going to make a difference in the world.

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** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
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$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Scholarships360

Exclusive
1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels

Offered by Scholarships360

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The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…Show More

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…Show More

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education.Show Less

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Apply

$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Sallie Mae

Easy Application
1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students

Offered by Sallie Mae

Easy Application

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students
Apply

Morgan Levine Dolan Community Service Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Bold.org

Easy Application
5 awards worth $5,000
Deadline May 18, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students

Offered by Bold.org

Easy Application

Are you a college-bound high school senior or current post-secondary student from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania? Further, do you have a passion…Show More

Are you a college-bound high school senior or current post-secondary student from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania? Further, do you have a passion…Show More

Are you a college-bound high school senior or current post-secondary student from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania? Further, do you have a passion for (and prior experiences with) either community service or playing sports? If so, consider applying for the Morgan Levine Dolan Community Service Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 each to five current or incoming post-secondary students with a history of either playing sports or volunteering in their local community. To apply, interested students must submit an essay detailing how earning this scholarship will help them fulfill their future goals. If you're from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania and love either community service or sports, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

5 awards worth $5,000
Deadline May 18, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students
Apply

$40,000 BigFuture Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by The College Board

Easy Application
Multiple awards worth up to $40,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Sophomores & Juniors

Offered by The College Board

Easy Application

Open to US-based high school students in the class of 2025 and 2026 - no essay, no minimum GPA, and no citizenship requirements.

Open to US-based high school students in the class of 2025 and 2026 - no essay, no minimum GPA, and no citizenship requirements.

Open to US-based high school students in the class of 2025 and 2026 - no essay, no minimum GPA, and no citizenship requirements.

Multiple awards worth up to $40,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Sophomores & Juniors
Apply

James Lynn Baker II #BeACoffeeBean Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Bold.org

Easy Application
1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Mar 29, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors & College Students

Offered by Bold.org

Easy Application

Are you a Black, current or incoming undergraduate student from Texas seeking to make a positive change in your community or country? If so, the…Show More

Are you a Black, current or incoming undergraduate student from Texas seeking to make a positive change in your community or country? If so, the…Show More

Are you a Black, current or incoming undergraduate student from Texas seeking to make a positive change in your community or country? If so, the James Lynn Baker II #BeACoffeeBean Scholarship may be the perfect opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 to one Black, college-bound high school senior or current undergraduate from Texas. While preference will be given to those with prior volunteering experiene, it is not required to apply. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit an essay answering the prompt "Identify an issue effecting your community/country that you would like to see changed and discuss how you would work to address this issue." If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Mar 29, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors & College Students
Apply

Niche $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Niche

Easy Application
1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels

Offered by Niche

Easy Application

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Apply

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Offered by Young Heroes Project

Multiple awards worth $10,000
Deadline Apr 15, 2024
Grade Level High School Students

Offered by Young Heroes Project

Are you an 8 - 18 year-old who is currently leading or working on an inspiring service project? Alternatively, have you worked on one sometime…Show More

Are you an 8 - 18 year-old who is currently leading or working on an inspiring service project? Alternatively, have you worked on one sometime…Show More

Are you an 8 - 18 year-old who is currently leading or working on an inspiring service project? Alternatively, have you worked on one sometime in the past 12 months? If so, consider applying for the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes! Each year, the prize awards $10,000 to multiple elementary, middle, and high schoolers who have made great contributions to communities, either local or far. In order to apply, you must submit a completed application, project summary and essay, three letters of recommendation, and a color photo of yourself. The Gloria Barron Prize, a program of the nonprofit organization Young Heroes Project, celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. If you’re passionate about community service and/or service projects, we encourage you to apply! Your work has surely helped many others, and now it’s time to let the Prize help you. The deadline is on April 15th of each year.Show Less

Multiple awards worth $10,000
Deadline Apr 15, 2024
Grade Level High School Students
Get Started

Cameron Impact Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Bryan Cameron Education Foundation

10-15 awards worth Full Tuition
Deadline May 17, 2024
Grade Level High School Junior

Offered by Bryan Cameron Education Foundation

Are you an academically excellent high school junior (graduating class of 2025) with demonstrated leadership, community service, and other extracurricular experiences? If so, consider applying…Show More

Are you an academically excellent high school junior (graduating class of 2025) with demonstrated leadership, community service, and other extracurricular experiences? If so, consider applying…Show More

Are you an academically excellent high school junior (graduating class of 2025) with demonstrated leadership, community service, and other extracurricular experiences? If so, consider applying for the Cameron Impact Scholarship! Each year, 10-15 full tuition scholarships (not including room and board) are awarded to winning applicants who are passionate about helping their local communities and the world at large. In addition to the monetary reward, winners will be required to attend the Cameron Impact Scholars Award Ceremony for the four-year duration of the scholarship. The scholarship is provided by the Bryan Cameron Education Foundation, a “private family foundation established in 2015 on the principle of making a difference by investing in young people’s education.” If you’re a high school student with amazing achievements both inside and outside the classroom, we encourage you to apply to the Cameron Impact Scholarship! Please note that this scholarship has an early application deadline of May 17th and a final deadline of September 5th. The Bryan Cameron Education Foundation is only able to accept and review a total of 3,000 complete and eligible applications. They typically reach capacity prior to the final deadline and strongly encourage applicants to submit well before the September deadline.Show Less

10-15 awards worth Full Tuition
Deadline May 17, 2024
Grade Level High School Junior
Get Started

$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Bold.org

Easy Application
1 award worth $25,000
Deadline Apr 1, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels

Offered by Bold.org

Easy Application

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

1 award worth $25,000
Deadline Apr 1, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Apply

Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund

Offered by Blumenthal Performing Arts

2 awards worth up to $10,000
Deadline Mar 25, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors & College Underclassmen

Offered by Blumenthal Performing Arts

Are you a Charlotte, North Carolina or Knoxville, Tennessee-area high school senior, college freshman, or college sophomore planning to pursue a non-performing career in theater?…Show More

Are you a Charlotte, North Carolina or Knoxville, Tennessee-area high school senior, college freshman, or college sophomore planning to pursue a non-performing career in theater?…Show More

Are you a Charlotte, North Carolina or Knoxville, Tennessee-area high school senior, college freshman, or college sophomore planning to pursue a non-performing career in theater? If so, you might consider applying for the Gordon Hay Scholarship! This scholarship is open to students residing within 125 miles of Charlotte, NC or Knoxville, TN who are pursuing a non-performing career in theater and exemplify a strong pursuit of personal excellence, commitment to community engagement, artistic or technical accomplishment, and who have a record of scholarly achievement. Eligible non-performance areas of theater include (but are not limited to): playwriting, set, costume, lighting, or sound design, arts administration, stage management, production management, and technical direction. If you're a student residing near Charlotte, North Carolina or Knoxville, Tennessee, and have a passion for the non-performance areas of theater, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

2 awards worth up to $10,000
Deadline Mar 25, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors & College Underclassmen
Get Started

NIADA Regional Scholarship

Offered by National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Foundation

4 awards worth $2,500
Deadline Mar 26, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior

Offered by National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Foundation

Are you a college-bound high school senior residing in the U.S. who has a desire to work in the automotive industry? If so, the NIADA…Show More

Are you a college-bound high school senior residing in the U.S. who has a desire to work in the automotive industry? If so, the NIADA…Show More

Are you a college-bound high school senior residing in the U.S. who has a desire to work in the automotive industry? If so, the NIADA Regional Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards four awards worth $2,500 each. The four awards are to be distributed across four regions of the U.S. with one applicant from each region receiving a scholarship each year. Region I, II, III, and IV, respectively, roughly map onto the East/Northeastern, Southern, Midwestern, and Western regions of the U.S. However, we recommend checking out the NIADA site to find out exactly what region you would fit into. Applicants should also be planning on enrolling in a post-secondary institution in the upcoming Fall semester. If you're a college-bound high school senior from the U.S. with a desire to work in the automotive industry, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

4 awards worth $2,500
Deadline Mar 26, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior
Get Started

$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by CollegeXpress

Easy Application
1 award worth $10,000
Deadline May 1, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors

Offered by CollegeXpress

Easy Application

Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline May 1, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
Apply

4-H Youth In Action Awards

Offered by 4-H

Multiple awards worth $5,000
Deadline Mar 29, 2024
Grade Level High School Students

Offered by 4-H

The 4-H Youth In Action Awards are funded by 4-H, a youth development organization that provides experiences where young people can get involved to improve…Show More

The 4-H Youth In Action Awards are funded by 4-H, a youth development organization that provides experiences where young people can get involved to improve…Show More

The 4-H Youth In Action Awards are funded by 4-H, a youth development organization that provides experiences where young people can get involved to improve their lives and the communities around them. Every year, their 4-H Youth In Action Awards grant $5,000 to multiple 4-H members and alumni who are between the ages of 15 and 19 and plan on attending a postsecondary institution. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Multiple awards worth $5,000
Deadline Mar 29, 2024
Grade Level High School Students
Get Started

Becca’s Closet Spirit of Generosity Scholarship

Offered by Becca's Closet

Multiple awards worth Varies
Deadline Mar 29, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior

Offered by Becca's Closet

Are you a college-bound high school senior with demonstrated community service and financial need? If so, consider applying for the Becca's Closet Spirit of Generosity…Show More

Are you a college-bound high school senior with demonstrated community service and financial need? If so, consider applying for the Becca's Closet Spirit of Generosity…Show More

Are you a college-bound high school senior with demonstrated community service and financial need? If so, consider applying for the Becca's Closet Spirit of Generosity Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship is awarded in varying amounts to the applicants who can best communicate the positive impact of their community service through an essay. Applicants must also hold a minimum 2.0 GPA and submit two letters of recommendation, an official high school transcript, and a verification of financial need to be considered for the scholarship. By recognizing students' dedication to community service, this scholarship aims to ignite a lifelong commitment to serving others and inspire a ripple effect of kindness in future generations. If you're an incoming undergraduate student with a passion for helping others, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Multiple awards worth Varies
Deadline Mar 29, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior
Get Started

$1,000 Appily Easy College Money Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Appily

Easy Application
Monthly awards worth $1,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshman, High School Sophomore, High School Junior, College Freshman & College Sophomore

Offered by Appily

Easy Application

This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More

This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More

This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be awarded each month.Show Less

Monthly awards worth $1,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshman, High School Sophomore, High School Junior, College Freshman & College Sophomore
Apply

Becca’s Closet Involvement Scholarship

Offered by Becca's Closet

Multiple awards worth $1,000
Deadline Mar 29, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior

Offered by Becca's Closet

Are you a college-bound high school senior who has created or is otherwise involved with a Becca’s Closet chapter or a supporting organization? If so,…Show More

Are you a college-bound high school senior who has created or is otherwise involved with a Becca’s Closet chapter or a supporting organization? If so,…Show More

Are you a college-bound high school senior who has created or is otherwise involved with a Becca’s Closet chapter or a supporting organization? If so, you may be eligible for Becca's Closet Involvement Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to multiple high school seniors who are involved with a Becca's Closet chapter, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and will be enrolling in a two- or four-year institution in the Fall after senior year. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Multiple awards worth $1,000
Deadline Mar 29, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior
Get Started

Virginia PTA Scholarships

Offered by Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers

Multiple awards worth $500
Deadline Mar 30, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior

Offered by Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers

Virginia PTA annually awards $500 scholarships to graduating Virginia high school students who are members of an active PTA/PTSA in good standing. There are four…Show More

Virginia PTA annually awards $500 scholarships to graduating Virginia high school students who are members of an active PTA/PTSA in good standing. There are four…Show More

Virginia PTA annually awards $500 scholarships to graduating Virginia high school students who are members of an active PTA/PTSA in good standing. There are four types of scholarships offered: the College/University Scholarship for students enrolled in a four-year academic degree program, the Technical Scholarship for students enrolled in a two or three-year approved technical, vocational, and associate degree program, the Fine Arts Scholarship for students enrolled in school of arts, college of design or institute of the arts degree program, and the Special Education Scholarship for students with a current Individual Education Plan-IEP who are entering an approved technical, vocational, associate degree or a four-year academic program. The scholarships are awarded based on a demonstrated commitment to, and engagement in, volunteerism and community service. If you're a college-bound high school senior and PTA/PTSA member from Virginia, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Multiple awards worth $500
Deadline Mar 30, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior
Get Started

$5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Christian Connector

Easy Application
1 award worth $5,000
Deadline May 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors

Offered by Christian Connector

Easy Application

Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…

Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…

Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian university or college.

1 award worth $5,000
Deadline May 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
Apply

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship

Offered by Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

10 awards worth $5,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students

Offered by Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Are you pursuing a degree in visual arts? You might consider applying for the CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship! This scholarship is open to Black…Show More

Are you pursuing a degree in visual arts? You might consider applying for the CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship! This scholarship is open to Black…Show More

Are you pursuing a degree in visual arts? You might consider applying for the CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship! This scholarship is open to Black high school seniors, college, and graduate students who are studying fields such as architecture, ceramics, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, and video production. The scholarship is funded by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses, an organization comprised of the wives and husbands of African American members of the U.S. Congress. Since 1988, the organization has awarded more than $9 million in scholarships to deserving students. If you’re passionate about visual arts and are seeking funds to help pay for college, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

10 awards worth $5,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students
Get Started

Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarships

Offered by Alpha Omega Council

Multiple awards worth $5,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level College & Graduate Students

Offered by Alpha Omega Council

Are you a Greek-American postsecondary student who wants to pursue a career in journalism and communications? If so, consider applying for the Peter Agris Memorial…Show More

Are you a Greek-American postsecondary student who wants to pursue a career in journalism and communications? If so, consider applying for the Peter Agris Memorial…Show More

Are you a Greek-American postsecondary student who wants to pursue a career in journalism and communications? If so, consider applying for the Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarships! The Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarships are open to Greek-American college and graduate students in the U.S. pursuing degrees in journalism or communications who have been active in their schools, communities, and church organizations. This scholarship honors the Alpha Omega Council's late founder and publisher of The Hellenic Chronicle, Peter Agris. To continue his journalistic legacy, the scholarship awards $5,000 to several Greek-American postsecondary students in the U.S. pursuing careers in journalism or communications, every year. If you’re passionate about journalism and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Multiple awards worth $5,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level College & Graduate Students
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How to win community service scholarships

Now that you’ve got a list of great community service scholarships, it’s time to get to work on your applications. Most of these scholarships receive a huge number of impressive applications, so it’s important to use your essays as an opportunity to stand out from the crowd.

To help you put together the best possible essay, we’ve created a collection of resources, including articles on how to start a scholarship essay, how to write a winning scholarship essay, and how to “Show, Not Tell” in your writing. Here are a few other resources you’ll find helpful as you work through your applications:

Also, remember as you write your essays to tie your past experiences into what you want to do in the future! As you’re applying to community service-oriented opportunities, it’s a good idea to emphasize how you hope to use your past experiences to continue to improve the communities you work with.

Tips for getting involved in community service

  • When looking for community service opportunities try to start with your own interests! For instance, if you love history, check out your local historical society.
  • Don’t be shy! Many volunteering opportunities will not be formally advertised so you may need to send out some cold emails to organizations you are interested in working with.
  • If you can’t find an opportunity, create one! If you have a little bit of an entrepreneurial spirit you can start something to make a positive social impact in your community
  • Remember, in today’s increasingly digital world, there’s no need to limit your volunteering to in-person experiences! Online tutoring, administrative assistance, or other remote work can help you fit volunteering into a busy schedule and open up your possibilities for who you can work with.
  • For more pointers on finding volunteer opportunities, check out our articles on the top virtual volunteer opportunities.
  • If you want to make the leap into full-time community service and volunteer work, consider an AmeriCorps program.
  • Still need ideas? Check out this list of community service ideas just for high school students!

Frequently asked questions about community service scholarships

How many hours of community service do I need for community service scholarships?

There is no set number of hours of community service needed to earn these scholarships. Each scholarship has its own criteria; some may require a set number of hours, while others may be more concerned with what you’ve accomplished in your positions and how you reflect on your experiences.

So, even if you don’t have a substantial number of logged community service hours, some of these scholarships may be a good fit for you. Many students volunteer without keeping track of their hours (though it’s always a good idea to keep a log just in case) and some of these opportunities will take that into account.

Can I use virtual volunteer experience to apply for community service scholarships?

Yes! Virtual volunteer opportunities are just as valuable as in-person ones, and you should make sure to get a written record of the hours you put in so you can use them in applications later on.

I volunteered at an organization but did not obtain a record of my service. What should I do now?

The first step you should take is to find the contact information for whoever supervised your volunteer work and reach out to them to explain your situation. Chances are, they will be thankful for the work you put in and willing to help you out in determining how many hours you worked and certifying said hours.

That being said, many organizations that offer volunteer positions have a rapidly changing staff and it may be difficult to track down your supervisor. Your best bet is to continue to reach out to people at the organization until you find someone who seems willing to help out. Getting those hours in writing can be key for scholarships, college applications, job applications, and more. Even though it may be a hassle, don’t let it fall by the wayside!

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