The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and any US Territory. They must meet one of the four following eligibility requirements at the time of entry: a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States; a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States; a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States; or a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school. This is a monthly scholarship contest. A winner is selected each month and award them a scholarship to help pay for their college journey. No essay is required. Students may apply until the end of each month. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.