Just about every teen these days makes videos using their smartphone or other device. Why not put that everyday activity to good use and apply to these short video scholarships?

These short video scholarships with April deadlines are just the ticket for future filmmakers and YouTube stars.

What type of videos does the student have to submit? There are varying topics like disarmament, distracted driving, and public service announcements. One of the video scholarships ask your student to make a video about something that inspires them.

There truly are scholarships for every interest and you don’t have to have a stellar GPA to apply for these. The awards range from $5000 to $500. That’s a decent amount of pocket change for creating a short video!

Instead of spending the weekend texting friends, encourage your student to involve them in his video scholarships creations. It could be tons of fun and in the end, could add some serious money to your student’s college fund.

Read more for all the details of these scholarships with April deadlines