Minority Scholarship

Student Paper Competition 2012-2013

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American Criminal Justice Association
P.O. Box 601047
Sacramento, CA 95860-1047

Phone: 916-484-6553
Fax: 916-488-2227
Email: acjalae@aol.com
http://www.acjalae.org

Purpose of award: To encourage scholarship in criminal justice students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be student members (undergraduate or graduate) of the American Criminal Justice Association-Lambda Alpha Epsilon and submit an original paper on criminology, law enforcement, juvenile justice, courts, corrections, prevention, planning and evaluation or career development and education in the field of criminal justice. Students may apply for membership along with their paper submission. Applicants should submit applications and three copies of the paper.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $50-$150.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: January 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request.

Student Travel Award 2012-2013

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American Sociological Association 1307 New York Avenue NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005

Phone: 202-383-9005
Fax: 202-638-0882
Email: minority.affairs@asanet.org
http://www.asanet.org

Purpose of award: To help students with travel expenses to the ASA annual meeting.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate sociology degree in an academic institution and current student members of ASA. Awards are based on participation in the annual meeting, purpose for attending, student need, availability of other forms of support, matching funds and the potential benefit to the student.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $200.
Number of awards: 25.
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Student with a Disability Scholarship 2012-2013

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850

Phone: 301-296-8700
Fax:
Email: foundation@asha.org
http://www.ashfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To support a graduate student with a disability studying communication sciences and disorders.
Eligibility requirements: Master's degree candidates must be in programs accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation for Audiology and Speech Pathology, but doctoral programs do not have to be accredited. The applicants should submit a transcript, essay, reference form and statement of good standing; be recommended by a faculty or workplace committee and have not received scholarships from the ASHA Foundation. Students must attend their programs full-time.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $4,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: January 13.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Summer Fellowship Program 2012-2013

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American Institute for Economic Research P.O. Box 1000
Attn.: Susan Gillette, Assistant to the President Great Barrington, MA 01230

Phone: 413-528-1216
Fax: 413-528-0103
Email: fellowship@aier.org
http://www.aier.org

Purpose of award: To provide summer fellowships for college seniors entering a doctoral program in economics or economics-related studies.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be college seniors who will enter a doctoral program in economics or an affiliated program.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Room and board, $250 per week.
Number of awards: 12.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013

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Tailhook Association
The Tailhook Educational Foundation 9696 Businesspark Avenue
San Diego, CA 92131

Phone: 800-322-4665
Fax:
Email: thookassn@aol.com
http://www.tailhook.otg

Purpose of award: To assist the members of and the children of the members of the United States Navy carrier aviation.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school graduates who are accepted at an undergraduate institution and are the natural or adopted children of current or former Naval Aviators, Naval Flight Officers or Naval Aircrewmen. Applicants may also be individuals or children of individuals who are serving or have served on board a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier in the ship's company or the air wing. Educational and extracurricular achievements, merit and citizenship will be considered.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Teacher Education Scholarship Fund 2012-2013

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American Montessori Society
281 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010

Phone: 212-358-1250
Fax: 212-358-1256
Email: info@amshq.org
http://www.amshq.org

Purpose of award: To support future Montessori teachers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be accepted into but not yet attending an AMS teacher education program. Financial need, the applicant's personal statement and letters of recommendation are considered.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Tuition.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

TLMI Four Year Colleges/Full-Time Students Scholarship 2012-2013

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Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute Inc. 40 Shuman Boulevard, Suite 295 Naperville, IL 60563

Phone: 630-357-9222
Fax: 630-357-0192
Email:
http://www.tlmi.com

Purpose of award: To assist upper-level students planning to pursue a career in tag and label manufacturing.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must demonstrate an interest in the tag and label manufacturing industry while taking appropriate courses at an accredited four-year college. They must be full-time sophomores or juniors with a GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants must submit a personal statement and three letters of recommendation attesting to their character.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 6.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by phone.

Tom and Judith Comstock Scholarship 2012-2013

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American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org

Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have any class of ham radio license, be residents of Texas or Oklahoma and be high school seniors accepted at a two- or four-year college or university.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online but may not be completed electronically. All completed applications must be mailed.

Tourism Cares Sustainable Tourism Scholarship 2012-2013

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Tourism Cares
585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021

Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www.tourismcares.org

Purpose of award: To promote sustainable tourism and to assist graduate students who are studying tourism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a tourism program at the graduate level at an accredited college or university in any country and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students in developing countries are encouraged to apply.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Travel Leaders Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:12:00.000-07:00

Tourism Cares
585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021

Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www.tourismcares.org

Purpose of award: To assist graduate students who are studying travel and tourism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be entering or returning graduate students at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. or Canada. They must be enrolled in a travel and tourism-related program and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Carole Simpson Scholarship 2012-2013

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Radio and Television News Directors Association 1600 K Street NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 202-659-6510
Fax: 202-223-4007
Email: rtnda@rtnda.org
http://www.rtnda.org

Purpose of award: To honor professional achievements in electronic journalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time college sophomores or higher with at least one full academic year remaining. Applicants may be enrolled in any major as long as their career intent is television or radio news. Applicants may only apply for one RTNDA scholarship. Preference is given to students of color.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: May 3.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

TROA Scholarship 2012-2013

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Military Officers Association of America 201 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 800-234-6622
Fax:
Email: msc@moaa.org
http://www.moaa.org

Purpose of award: To award scholarships to children of military families.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be under the age of 24 and be the children of a member of the uniformed services. Children of enlisted personnel are also eligible for the scholarship. Recipients are selected on the basis of scholastic ability, potential, character, leadership and financial need. Students accepting a military academy appointment are not eligible for the grants, but recipients who join the armed forces during college may have their maximum age for eligibility raised by as much as five years.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 25. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

UDT -SEAL Scholarship 2012-2013

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Naval Special Warfare Foundation P.O. Box 5965
Virginia Beach, VA 23471

Phone: 757-363-7490
Fax:
Email: info@nswfoundation.org
http://www.nswfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To assist the dependents of UDT-SEAL Association members.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be single dependents of a UDT-SEAL Association member who has served in or is serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and the Naval Special Warfare community. Selection is based on academic achievement, a written essay and extracurricular involvement.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: First quarter of the year.
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the NWSF.

United States Senate Youth Program 2012-2013

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William Randolph Hearst Foundation
90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 1212
San Francisco, CA 94105

Phone: 800-841-7048
Fax: 415-243-0760
Email: ussyp@hearstfdn.org
http://www.hearstfdn.org/ussyp/

Purpose of award: To expose students to their government in action.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors in an elected position at school or in civic or educational offices. Award winners must attend an educational program in Washington, DC.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 104.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact your school principal, counselor or state-level education administrator.

VADM E. P. Travers Scholarship and Loan Program 2012-2013

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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society 875 North Randolph Street Suite 225 Arlington, VA 22203

Phone: 703-696-4960
Fax: 703-696-0144
Email: education@hq.nmcrs.org
http://www.nmcrs.org

Purpose of award: To aid Navy and Marine Corps families.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll as full-time undergraduate students at an eligible post-secondary, technical or vocational institution. Applicants must also have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be unmarried dependent sons or daughters of active duty or retired Navy or Marine Corps service members or spouses of active duty Navy or Marine Corps service members.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

William R. Goldfarb Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

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American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are amateur radio operators and are seeking a bachelor's degree in business, computers, medical, nursing, engineering or science.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have demonstrated financial need and be planning to attend a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $10,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

William S. Bullinger Scholarship 2012-2013

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Federal Circuit Bar Association
1620 I Street NW
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 202-466-3923
Fax: 202-833-1061
Email:
http://www.fedcirbar.org

Purpose of award: To support financially needy but academically promising law students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate law student who demonstrate financial need and academic promise. They must submit a one-page statement describing their financial circumstances, their interest in law and their qualifications for the scholarship along with transcripts and a curriculum vitae. Applicants will be considered for the William S. Bullinger Scholarship when applying for the Giles Sutherland Rich Memorial Scholarship.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 30.
How to apply: There is no application form.

Women In Need Scholarship 2012-2013

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Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting P.O. Box 1925
Southeastern, PA 19399

Phone: 610-407-9229
Fax: 610-644-3713
Email: info@efwa.org
http://www.efwa.org

Purpose of award: This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to female reentry students who are pursuing degrees in accounting.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be female students pursuing a degree in accounting. This award is directed toward incoming, current or reentering juniors. Selection criteria include commitment to the study of accounting, accounting aptitude, established goals and financial need.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $2,000.
Number of awards: 1. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Women in Transition Scholarship 2012-2013

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Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting P.O. Box 1925
Southeastern, PA 19399

Phone: 610-407-9229
Fax: 610-644-3713
Email: info@efwa.org
http://www.efwa.org

Purpose of award: This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to female reentry students who are pursuing degrees in accounting.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be female students pursuing a degree in accounting. The award is directed toward incoming, current or reentering freshmen. Selection criteria include commitment to the study of accounting, aptitude, and financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $4,000.
Number of awards: 1. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Yasme Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013

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American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org

Purpose of award: To support science and engineering students who are involved in amateur radio.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have an active amateur radio license. Students must be enrolled in a four-year college or university. Preference will be given to students in the top 10 percent of their class and those who have participated in community service and local amateur radio clubs.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 5. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Yellow Ribbon Scholarship 2012-2013

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Tourism Cares
585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021

Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www.tourismcares.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to travel and tourism students who have physical or sensory disabilities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a travel and tourism-related program at an accredited two- or four- year college or university in the U.S. or Canada at the undergraduate or graduate level. They must enter the undergraduate level with a 3.0 or higher GPA or maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $3,500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

High School Scholarship 2012-2013

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National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation 1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Phone: 800-815-6826
Fax: 719-632-6367
Email: nsca@nsca-lifr.org
http://www.nsca-lifr.org

Purpose of award: To support high school students entering the strength and conditioning field.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors planning to graduate with a degree related to strength and conditioning with a current 3.0 GPA. Students must be NSCA members, although applicants may enroll at the time of application, and pursuing a career in strength and conditioning. Applications are evaluated based on grades, courses, experience, honors, recommendations and involvement in the community and with NSCA.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 2
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the organization.

Charles A. Ryskamp Research Fellowships 2012-2013

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American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)
633 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017-6795

Phone: 212-697-1505
Fax: 212-949-8058
Email: sfisher@acls.org
http://www.acls.org

Purpose of award: To support scholars researching the humanities field.
Eligibility requirements: The fellowships are for advanced assistant professors and untenured associate professors. By the application deadline, the applicants should have finished their institution's last reappointment review before tenure review, and their tenure review is not finished. The applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent and be in a tenure-track position at degree-granting U.S. institutions during the fellowship. Previous supported research leaves do not affect eligibility. The application process involves the application, proposal, bibliography, publications list and four reference letters.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $64,000.
Number of awards: 12.
Deadline: September 28.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Zachary Taylor Stevens Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

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American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org

Purpose of award: To support students who are involved in amateur radio.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have an amateur radio license of Technician Class or higher. Preference will be given to students residing in call areas in Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. Students may be enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or technical school.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $750.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Michael Dunaway Scholarship 2012-2013

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American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AmSECT) 2209 Dickens Road
P.O. Box 11086
Richmond, VA 23230-1086

Phone: 804-565-6363
Fax: 804-282-0090
Email: patelpump@sbcglobal.ner
http://www.amsect.org

Purpose of award: To support those studying perfusion.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current student members of AmSECT, be in a CAAHEP accredited perfusion education program, have finished 25 percent of the coursework, have a minimum 2.75 GPA and submit an application, essay and a transcript.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

A.O. Putnam Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

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Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
3577 Parkway Lane
Suite 200
Norcross, GA 30092

Phone: 800-494-0460
Fax: 770-441-3295
Email: bcameron@iienet.org
http://www. iienet.org/studentcenter

Purpose of award: To help undergraduate Institute members who plan to pursue careers in management consulting.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled in a college in the United States, Canada or Mexico with an accredited industrial engineering program, major in industrial engineering and be active members. Preference is given to students who plan to work in management consulting. Students may not apply directly for this scholarship and must be nominated. The award is based on academic ability, character, leadership, potential service to the industrial engineering profession and financial need.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.4
Amount: $600.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Nomination forms are available online.

AAAE Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013

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American Association of Airport Executives
601 Madison Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703-824-0500
Fax: 703-820-1395
Email: member.services@aaae.org
http://www.aaae.org

Purpose of award: To support students of aviation.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in an aviation program with at least junior standing and at least a 3.0 GPA for a chance at 10 of the scholarships. Applicants must be pursuing any degree and be recommended by an active AAAE member for a chance at the remaining 15 scholarships.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 25.
Deadline: May 31.
How to apply: Applicants should email the organization for more information.

ACI-James Instruments Student Award for Research on NOT of Concrete 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:03:00.002-07:00

American Concrete Institute ACI-James Instruments Student Award F. Dirk Heidbrink
Wiss Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc 330 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062

Phone: 248-848-3700
Fax: 248-848-3701
Email: fheidbrink@wje.com
http://www.aci-int.org

Purpose of award: To recognize outstanding research in the area of concrete and concrete materials using NDT methods.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must submit an original research paper on a topic related to the nondestructive testing (NDT) of concrete. The research must have been done by applicants while enrolled either as an undergraduate or a graduate student in an accredited institution of higher education.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $800.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 5.
How to apply: There is no application form. Papers must be submitted by mail.

ACIL Scholarship 2012-2013

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American Council of Independent Laboratories 1629 K Street NW; Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006-1633

Phone: 202-887-5872
Fax: 202-887-0021
Email: jallen@acil.org
http://www.acil.org

Purpose of award: To encourage students to enter the laboratory testing community.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be college juniors or higher attending a four-year university or graduate school program and must major in physics, chemistry, engineering, geology, biology or environmental science. In addition to the applications, applicants should submit resumes, two recommendation letters, transcripts and any information about other scholarships received.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$4,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 4.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

AfterCollege/AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund 2012-2013

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American Association of Colleges of Nursing
One Dupont Circle NW
Suite 350
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 202-463-6930
Fax: 202-785-8320
Email: anniea@aacn.nche.edu
http://www.aacn.nche.edu

Purpose of award: To assist students pursuing careers in nursing.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctoral program in nursing at an MCN member institution and have a minimum 3.25 GPA.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.25
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online. There are four deadlines: January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31. Winners are announced within 60 days of each deadline.

AIST Benjamin F. Fairless Scholarship (AIME) 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:02:00.001-07:00

Iron and Steel Society
Attn.: Lori Wharrey
AIST Foundation
186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086

Phone: 724-776-6040 x621
Fax: 724-776-1880
Email: lwharrey@aist.org
http://www.aistfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To honor the memory of Benjamin F. Fairless, former Chairman of the Board of U.S. Steel Corporation.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited university in North America and majoring in engineering, metallurgy or materials science. Applicants must also have a GPA of3.0 or higher and plan to pursue a career in the iron and steel industry.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: March 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

AIST Ronald E. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:01:00.002-07:00

Iron and Steel Society
Attn.: Lori Wharrey
AIST Foundation
186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086

Phone: 724-776-6040 x621
Fax: 724-776-1880
Email: lwharrey@aist.org
http://www.aistfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To honor the memory of Ronald Lincoln and to reward students who demonstrate leadership and innovation.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited university in North America and majoring in engineering, metallurgy or materials science. Applicants must also have a GPA of3.0 or higher and plan to pursue a career in the iron and steel industry.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: March 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

AIST William E. Schwabe Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:01:00.001-07:00

Iron and Steel Society
Attn.: Lori Wharrey
AIST Foundation
186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086

Phone: 724-776-6040 x621
Fax: 724-776-1880
Email: lwharrey@aist.org
http://www.aistfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To honor the memory of William E. Schwabe, steelmaking pioneer.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited university in North America and majoring in engineering, metallurgy or materials science. Applicants must also have a GPA of3.0 or higher and plan to pursue a career in the iron and steel industry.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Charles Earp Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:00:00.004-07:00

National Society of Accountants Scholarship Program Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
P.O, Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Phone: 507-931-1682
Fax:
Email:
http://www.nsacct.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to college students majoring in accounting. The Charles Earp Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding applicant in the larger scholarship competition.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States and have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Students in two-year and four-year programs are eligible. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academics, leadership, honors, participation in school and community events, work experience, goals, unusual family or personal circumstances and an outside evaluation. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $700-$1,200+plaque.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 10.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Allied Dental Health Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:00:00.003-07:00

American Dental Association Foundation
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: 312-440-2763
Fax: 312-440-3526
Email: famularor@ada.org
http://www.ada.org

Purpose of award: To encourage students to pursue careers in dental hygiene, dental assisting, dentistry and dental laboratory technology.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either in their final year of study in an accredited dental hygiene program, entering students in an accredited dental assisting program or in their final year of study in an accredited dental laboratory technician program. Selection is based on minimum financial need of $1 ,000, academic achievement, a biographical sketch and references. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Only two scholarship applications per school are allowed, so schools may set their own in-school application deadlines that are earlier.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 30.
Deadline: October 16.
How to apply: Applications are available from dental school officials.

AMBUCS Scholars 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:00:00.001-07:00

AMBUCS
P.O. Box 5127
High Point, NC 27262

Phone: 800-838-1845
Fax: 336-852-6830
Email: janiceb@ambucs.org
http://www.ambucs.com

Purpose of award: To provide more opportunities for the disabled by encouraging students to become therapists.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate juniors or seniors or graduate students pursuing their master's or doctoral degrees and must have been accepted into an accredited program in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology or hearing audiology. Assistant programs are ineligible. Selection is based on financial need, U.S. citizenship, community service, academic achievement, character and career plans.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$6,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T19:59:00.003-07:00

American Quarter Horse Foundation Attn.: Scholarship Coordinator
2601 I-40 East
Amarillo, TX 79104

Phone: 806-378-5034
Fax: 806-376-1005
Email: lowens@aqha.org
http://www.aqha.com

Purpose of award: To encourage future Quarter Horse industry professionals.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must demonstrate involvement in equine-related activities and be members of American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) or American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQ HYA) for up to three years, depending on the scholarship. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, equine involvement, references and career plans. A transcript and three references are required for all scholarships. All other requirements vary by scholarship.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $8,000.
Number of awards: 30. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: January 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science 2012-2013

2011-11-01T19:59:00.001-07:00

American Meteorological Society Macelwane Award
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693

Phone: 617-227-2426 x246
Fax: 617-742-8718
Email: dfernand@ametsoc.org
http://www.ametsoc.org/AMS/

Purpose of award: To support students writing dissertations on the history of atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduate students who plan to write dissertations on the history of atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Students must submit a cover letter with vitae, official transcripts, a typed description of the dissertation topic and three letters of recommendation.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $15,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 10.
How to apply: Submit materials to address listed.

AMS Undergraduate Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-11-01T19:58:00.000-07:00

American Meteorological Society
Macelwane Award
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693

Phone: 617-227-2426 x246
Fax: 617-742-8718
Email: dfernand@ametsoc.org
http://www.ametsoc.org/AMS/

Purpose of award: To encourage undergraduate students to pursue careers in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time students majoring in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic science and entering their final undergraduate year, show intent to make the atmospheric or related sciences their career and have a minimum 3.25 GPA. For the Schroeder scholarship, applicants must demonstrate financial need. For the Murphy scholarship, applicants must demonstrate interest in weather forecasting through curricular or extracurricular activities and for the Crow scholarship, applicants must demonstrate interest in applied meteorology. The Glahn scholarship will be awarded to a student with a strong interest in statistical meteorology.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.25
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 20.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-11-01T19:57:00.000-07:00

American Meteorological Society
Macelwane Award
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693

Phone: 617-227-2426 x246
Fax: 617-742-8718
Email: dfernand@ametsoc.org
http://www.ametsoc.org/AMS/

Purpose of award: To support minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American and black students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be minority students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the following fall and must plan to pursue degrees in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Applicants must submit applications, transcripts, recommendation letters, and SAT or equivalent scores. Original materials should be mailed to the closest AMS Local Chapter listed at the bottom of the application, and copies should be mailed to headquarters.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 10.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Benjamin Franklin/Edith Green Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:27:00.002-07:00

Oregon Student Assistance Commission
1500 Valley River Drive
Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401

Phone: 541-687-7400
Fax: 541-687-7414
Email: awardinfo@mercury.osac.state.or.us
http://www.osac.state.or.us

Purpose of award: To assist Oregon high school students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating Oregon high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year public Oregon college.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Big 33 Scholarship Foundation Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:27:00.001-07:00

Big 33 Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 213
511 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070

Phone: 717-774-3303
Fax: 717-774-1749
Email: info@big33.org
http://www.big33.org

Purpose of award: To provide need-based scholarships to high school seniors with well-rounded educational and extracurricular success.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors enrolled in a public or accredited private school in Ohio or Pennsylvania. Students must have at least a 2.0 grade point average from their sophomore and junior year and be planning to continue education beyond high school at a technical school or accredited higher education institution.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

John Bayliss Radio Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:26:00.002-07:00

John Bayliss Radio
P.O. Box 51126
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Phone: 831-655-5229
Fax:
Email:
http://www.baylissfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To promote interest in the broadcasting industry.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be college juniors, seniors or graduate students majoring in broadcast communications who have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online

Big Y Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:26:00.001-07:00

Big Y
Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 7840
Springfield, MA 01102-7840

Phone: 413-504-4047
Fax:
Email:
http://www.bigy.com

Purpose of award: To reward students in the Big Y market area and those affiliated with Big Y.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must either be Big Y employees or their dependents or must reside or attend school in Western or Central Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Massachusetts or Connecticut. The scholarships are available to high school seniors, undergraduates, graduates, community college students and adult students. Applicants should submit transcripts, college entrance exams scores and two recommendation letters. Big Y employees must submit one recommendation from their supervisor. Selection is based on achievements, awards, community involvement, leadership positions and class rank. Eight scholarships are available specifically for dependents of law enforcement officers and firefighters.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 300.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available at any Big Y location from October through January each year. Applications are also available at guidance offices of schools within Big Y's market area.

Boettcher Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:25:00.002-07:00

Boettcher Foundation
600 Seventeenth Street
Suite 2210 South
Denver, CO 80202-5422

Phone: 800-323-9640
Fax:
Email: scholarships@boettcherfoundation.org
http://www.boettcherfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To recognize high school seniors who plan to make contributions to the people in the state of Colorado.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors and current, legal residents of the state of Colorado who will graduate in the top 5 percent of their class. Applicants must have a composite score of 27 on the ACT or 1200 on the SAT. They should submit applications, essays, transcripts and standardized test scores. Selection is based on academic merit, demonstration of leadership skills, community service and character.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: November 1.
How to apply: Contact high school counselors for more information.

Buena M. Chesshir Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:25:00.001-07:00

Virginia Business and Professional Women's Foundation P.O. Box 4842
McLean, VA 22103-4842

Phone: 800-525-3729
Fax:
Email: bpwfoundation@act.org
http://www.vabpwfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To support adult women in Virginia who are planning to continue their education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be at least 25 years of age, and they must have a definite plan to use their education for advancement in the workplace. Students must be officially accepted at a Virginia college, and they must complete a bachelor's or master's degree within two years. Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation. Awards are based on financial need, educational goals and academic achievement.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Cal Grant Entitlement Award 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:24:00.002-07:00

California Student Aid Commission
P.O. Box 419026
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9028

Phone: 888-224-7268
Fax: 916-526-8002
Email: studentsupport@csac.ca.gov
http://www.csac.ca.gov

Purpose of award: To support California resident students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and file a verified grade point average with the California Student Aid Commission. Students must be California residents, be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, meet U.S. Selective Service requirements, attend an eligible California postsecondary institution, be enrolled at least half-time, maintain satisfactory academic progress and not be in default on any student loan. Cal Grant A Entitlement Awards are for undergraduate institutions of not less than two academic years. Cal Grant B Entitlement Awards are for low-income students for living and transportation expenses, supplies and books at institutions of not less than one year. Cal Grant C Awards are for occupational or vocational programs. Cal Grant T Awards are for teacher credential candidates.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 2.
How to apply: Applications are available by request.

CalFund 150+ Scholarship Programs 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:24:00.001-07:00

California Community Foundation
445 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 3400
Los Angeles, CA 90071-1638

Phone: 213-413-4130
Fax: 213-622-2979
Email:
http://www.calfund.org

Purpose of award: To assist California residents attending college or graduate school.
Eligibility requirements: The fund has about $2 million which is disbursed through a variety of scholarships for California residents pursuing higher education through undergraduate or graduate work in or out of state. There are scholarships for students pursuing specific majors, with specific personal, academic or leadership qualities and that honor family members or colleagues.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 150. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Please contact your financial aid office for more information.

California Council of the Blind Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:23:00.002-07:00

California Council of the Blind
578 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541

Phone: 510-537-7877
Fax: 510-537-7830
Email: ccotb@earthlink.net
http://www.ccbnet.org

Purpose of award: To assist blind California residents for college, graduate or vocational studies.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be legally blind residents of California attending an accredited college, university or vocational school full-time or with at least 12 units per term. The school does not have to be in California. Proof of blindness is required. A letter from the local chapter's president or member recommending the applicant is helpful. Award money can't be spent on food, clothing or shelter.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Scholar-Athlete of the Year 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:23:00.001-07:00

California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
CIF State Office
Attn.: CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year 1320 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 140 Alameda, CA 94502

Phone: 510-521-4447
Fax: 510-521-4449
Email: info@cifstate.org
http://www.cifstate.org

Purpose of award: To recognize high school student-athletes with exemplary academic and athletic careers and personal standards.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 3.7 GPA, demonstrate outstanding athletic performance in a minimum of two years of varsity play in California and exhibit character, trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3.7
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: March.
How to apply: Applications are available by request.

California Masonic Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:22:00.002-07:00

California Masonic Foundation
1111 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108-2284

Phone: 415-776-7000
Fax:
Email: foundation@californiamasons.org
http://www.freemason.org

Purpose of award: To aid students in pursuit of a higher education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be California residents for at least one year, be current high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA, plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university full-time' and demonstrate financial need. There are a number of awards based on residence, career goals and general selection criteria.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $500-$45,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

California Oratorical Contest 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:22:00.001-07:00

American Legion, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 117
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone: 415-431-2400
Fax: 415-255-1571
Email: calegion@pacific.net
http://www.calegion.org

Purpose of award: To enhance high school students' experience with and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. The contest will help develop students' leadership skills and civic appreciation, as well as the ability to deliver thoughtful, insightful orations regarding U.S. citizenship and its inherent responsibilities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $2,700.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 25.
How to apply: Applications are available by email.

California State PTA Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:21:00.002-07:00

California State PTA
930 Georgia Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015-1322

Phone: 213-620-1100
Fax: 213-620-1411
Email:
http://www.capta.org

Purpose of award: To support high school seniors who have contributed to the community.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must attend a public California high school, be high school seniors who have served their school and community and be members of the PTA.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

ohn R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Endowment 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:21:00.001-07:00

American Association of Law Libraries 53 W. Jackson Boulevard
Suite 940
Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: 312-939-4764
Fax: 312-431-1097
Email: scholarships@aall.org
http://www.aallnet.org

Purpose of award: To encourage current and future law librarians in memory of John Johnson, a prominent law librarian.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants who apply for any of the AALL Educational Scholarships become automatically eligible to receive this award. No separate application is necessary. Applicants must intend to have careers as law librarians. Preference is given to AALL members, but a non-member may apply.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications arc available online, by mail with a self¬addressed, stamped envelope, by fax, by phone or by email.

Capitol Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:20:00.000-07:00

Connecticut Department of Higher Education 61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326

Phone: 860-947-1855
Fax: 860-947-1838
Email: byrd@ctdhe.org
http://www.ctdhe.org

Purpose of award: To assist Connecticut student residents.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Connecticut residents who are U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens and high school seniors or graduates in the top 20 percent of their class or with a minimum SAT score of 1800. The award must be used at a Connecticut college or at colleges in states that have reciprocity agreements and is based on financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

CAPPS Scholarship Program 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:19:00.002-07:00

California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools 400 Capitol Mall
Suite 1560
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: 916-447-5500
Fax:
Email: info@cappsonline.org
http://www.cappsonline.org

Purpose of award: To allow private postsecondary schools to offer tuition scholarships to students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be legal California residents who have fulfilled the admission requirements for the school that IS pledging their CAPPS scholarship. Application is restricted to high school and adult students only. Recipients are chosen on the basis of application date and each individual school's judging standards.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: July 21.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Career Colleges and Schools of Texas Scholarship Program 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:19:00.001-07:00

Career Colleges and Schools of Texas P.O. Box 11539
Austin, TX 78711

Phone: 866-909-2278
Fax:
Email: scholars@careerscholarships.org
http://www.colleges-schools.org

Purpose of award: To help Texas high school seniors who want to attend trade or technical schools in the state.
Eligibility requirements: Participating institutions, which are listed on the website, provide scholarships to students who choose to enroll at their schools. Since each school has its own guidelines, applicants should contact a particular school for more information.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applicants should contact their high school counselors or participating schools.

Cash Grant Program 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:18:00.002-07:00

Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance 454 Broadway
Suite 200
Revere, MA 02151

Phone: 617-727-9420
Fax: 617-727-0667
Email: osfa@osfa.mass.edu
http://www.osfa.mass.edu

Purpose of award: To help needy students pay college or university fees and non-state-supported tuition.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be permanent residents of Massachusetts for at least one year before the academic year for which the grant is awarded. Students must also demonstrate financial need, be enrolled in at least three credits per semester in an eligible undergraduate program and not have previously earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available from your financial aid office.

Central Arizona OX Association Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:18:00.001-07:00

American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org

Purpose of award: To provide scholarship assistance to amateur radio operators from Arizona.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Arizona residents with a Technician Class or higher Amateur Radio License. They must have a GPA of3.2 or higher. Graduating high school seniors receive preference over current college students.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

CEW Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:17:00.002-07:00

Center for the Education of Women 330 E. Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2289

Phone: 734-998-7080
Fax: 734-998-6203
Email:
http://www.umich.edu/-cew

Purpose of award: To support women who are returning to college after an interruption.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be women who are returning to school after an interruption of at least 48 consecutive months or a total of 50 months excluding interruptions of less than 8 months. Candidates must be working toward a clear educational goal at any University of Michigan campus. Preference is given to women wishing to study in non-traditional fields such as mathematics, physical sciences and engineering.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500-$8,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 9.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Charles Gallagher Student Financial Assistance Program 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:17:00.001-07:00

Missouri Student Assistance Resource Services (MOSTARS) Missouri Department of Higher Education
3515 Amazonas Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Phone: 800-473-6757
Fax: 573-751-6635
Email:
http://www.dhe.mo.gov

Purpose of award: To provide need-based grants for Missouri citizens to access Missouri postsecondary education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, Missouri residents who are full-time undergraduates at an approved Missouri postsecondary schools and working toward their first baccalaureate degree. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1 of the upcoming academic year.

Charles R. Hemenway Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:16:00.002-07:00

University of Hawaii
Student Services Center Room 413 2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822

Phone: 808-956-4642
Fax:
Email: seed@hawaii.edu
http://www.hawaii.edu/diversity

Purpose of award: To assist residents of Hawaii with college education expenses.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be Hawaii residents. Applicants must also be enrolled at least half¬time at any of the campuses of the University of Hawaii. Selection is based on character and "qualities of good citizenship."
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact your financial aid office.

Charles W. and Annette Hill Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:16:00.001-07:00

American Legion, Department of Kansas
1314 SW Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, KS 66612

Phone: 785-232-9315
Fax: 785-232-1399
Email:
http://www.ksamlegion.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to needy and worthy children of members of the American Legion.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be descendents of an American Legion member with a GPA of at least 3.0. Special consideration will be given to students studying science, engineering or business administration. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, with only one from a teacher, an essay on "Why I Want to Go to College," a high school transcript, documentation of parent's veteran status and a 1040 income statement. Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college and verify enrollment at the start of each semester.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Jonathan Jasper Wright Award 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:15:00.002-07:00

National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice North Carolina Central University
P.O. Box 19788
Durham, NC 27707

Phone: 919-683-1801
Fax: 919-683-1903
Email: office@nabcj.org
http://www.nabcj.org

Purpose of award: To award regional and national leadership in the field of criminal justice.
Eligibility requirements: Award recipients will be involved in affecting policy change. Nominator should be a member of NABCJ.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.

Chicago Scholars Award 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:15:00.001-07:00

Chicago Scholars Foundation
333 W. Wacker Drive, 33rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606

Phone: 312-917-6868
Fax: 312-917-7806
Email: chischolars@nuveen.com
http://www.chicagoscholars.org

Purpose of award: To recognize high school seniors in the Chicago area who have overcome considerable obstacles to succeed in high school and attend college.
Eligibility requirements: One award is presented to one senior from each Chicago high school graduating class. Applicants must be nominated by their high school and be Chicago residents or attend a Chicago high school and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicants' financial need is also a consideration.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applicants must be nominated by their high schools.

Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:14:00.002-07:00

Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Program
1419 Burlingame Avenue, Suite N
Burlingame, CA 94010

Phone: 650-373-1084
Fax: 650-373-1090
Email: info@chicanalatina.org
http://www.chicanalatina.org

Purpose of award: To assist Latina students in completing their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Chicana/Latina women who have lived in the Northern California counties for at least two years and are attending school at an accredited institution in the same region. Undergraduate applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least 15 semester units and earned a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate leadership and community involvement and agree to volunteer at least five years in support of the Chicana/Latina Foundation if they receive the scholarship.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 20.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Children and Youth Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:14:00.001-07:00

American Legion, Department of Maine
21 College Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901

Phone: 207-873-3229
Fax:
Email: legionme@me.acadia.net
http://www.mainelegion.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial support to Maine students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students attending or planning to attend an accredited college or vocational school. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and include two letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 7.
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:13:00.002-07:00

Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance 454 Broadway
Suite 200
Revere, MA 02151

Phone: 617-727-9420
Fax: 617-727-0667
Email: osfa@osfa.mass.edu
http://www.osfa.mass.edu

Purpose of award: To provide educational opportunities to Massachusetts students who demonstrate academic promise and a desire to attend post-secondary institutions.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a public or private secondary school in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and be legal residents of the state. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and exhibit difficult personal circumstances, high financial need and strong academic promise to continue education beyond the secondary level.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February-March.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

College Access Program 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:13:00.001-07:00

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority P.O. Box 798
Frankfort, KY 40602

Phone: 800-928-8926
Fax:
Email: blane@kheaa.com
http://www.kheaa.com

Purpose of award: To aid Kentucky students with financial need.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Kentucky residents, be enrolled at least half-time in undergraduate academic programs and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) based on the FAFSA of lower than approximately $3,850.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,400.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

College Scholarship Assistance Program 2013-2014

2011-10-22T02:12:00.000-07:00

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
101 N. 14th Street
James Monroe Building
Richmond, VA 23219

Phone: 804-225-2600
Fax: 804-225-2604
Email: communications@schev.edu
http://www.schev.edu

Purpose of award: To assist Virginia students with extreme financial need.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, enrolled or planning to enroll at least half-time in a Virginia public or eligible private nonprofit two- or four-year college or university and be residents of Virginia.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $400-$5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

CollegeBoundfund Academic Promise Scholarship 2013-2014

2011-10-22T02:11:00.003-07:00

Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority 560 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02886

Phone: 401-736-1100
Fax: 401-732-3541
Email: scholarships@riheaa.org
http://www.riheaa.org

Purpose of award: To assist outstanding Rhode Island high school students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating Rhode Island high school seniors who plan to attend a postsecondary institution full¬time and demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $10,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Collegiate Scholarship 2013-2014

2011-10-22T02:11:00.001-07:00

Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 101
College Station, TX 77840

Phone: 979-845-1213
Fax: 979-845-6495
Email: texas4hfoundation@ag.tamu.edu
http://www.texas4hfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To support undergraduate students in Texas.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have actively participated in a 4-H program during their high school years. They must be currently enrolled full-time with at least a 2.7 GPA. Recipients must have completed at least 30 credit hours by the time scholarship payments begin. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement and 4-H experience.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.7
Amount: $1,500-$2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Colorado Oratorical Contest 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:10:00.003-07:00

American Legion, Department of Colorado 7465 E. 1st Avenue, Suite D
Denver, CO 80230

Phone: 303-366-5201
Fax: 303-366-7618
Email: garylbarnett@comcast.net
http://www.coloradolegion.org

Purpose of award: To enhance high school students' experience with and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. The contest will help develop students' leadership skills and civic appreciation, as well as the ability to deliver thoughtful, insightful orations regarding U.S. citizenship and its inherent responsibilities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $4,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 10.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Colorado Student Aid Program 2013-2014

2011-10-22T02:10:00.001-07:00

Colorado Commission on Higher Education
1380 Lawrence Street
Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80204

Phone: 303-866-2723
Fax: 303-866-4266
Email: cche@state.co.us
http://www.state.co.us/cche

Purpose of award: To assist Colorado student residents.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Colorado residents who plan to enroll or are enrolled in eligible programs at eligible Colorado postsecondary institutions. Applicants must make satisfactory academic progress and have not defaulted in educational loans or grants. Awards are need-based and merit-based and are made by institutions to students.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact your financial aid office.

Ken Kashiwahara Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:09:00.002-07:00

Radio and Television News Directors Association 1600 K Street NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 202-659-6510
Fax: 202-223-4007
Email: rtnda@rtnda.org
http://www.rtnda.org

Purpose of award: To honor professional achievements in electronic journalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time college sophomores or higher with at least one full academic year remaining. Applicants may be enrolled in any major as long as their career intent is television or radio news. Applicants may only apply for one RTNDA scholarship. Preference is given to students of color.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: May 3.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Colorado Undergraduate Merit Scholarships 2012-2014

2011-10-22T02:09:00.001-07:00

Colorado Commission on Higher Education
1380 Lawrence Street
Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80204

Phone: 303-866-2723
Fax: 303-866-4266
Email: cche@state.co.us
http://www.state.co.us/cche

Purpose of award: To help students attending Colorado state-supported institutions at the undergraduate level.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Colorado residents, demonstrate academic achievement and have not defaulted on any student loans. A transcript, test scores and application form are required. The award may be used for tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies or other expenses related to attendance at participating Colorado institutions. A list of these institutions is available on the website.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact the financial aid office at participating institutions.

Community Banker Association of Illinois Annual Scholarship Program 2012-2014

2011-10-22T02:08:00.001-07:00

Community Banker Association of Illinois
901 Community Drive
Springfield, IL 62703-5184

Phone: 800-736-2224
Fax:
Email: bobbiw@cbai.com
http://www.cbai.com

Purpose of award: To assist Illinois high school seniors.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must write essays and be sponsored by a participating CBAI member bank. There is an essay topic related to community banking, and the short essays are judged on understanding of community banking philosophy, accurate information, clear and concise sentences, logical organization, proper grammar, correct punctuation and spelling and conclusion/summary.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $4,000.
Number of awards: 13.
Deadline: February 13.
How to apply: A list of participating banks and more information is available by email.

Community College Grant and Loan Program 2012-2014

2011-10-22T02:07:00.002-07:00

College Foundation of North Carolina P.O. Box 41966
Raleigh, NC 27629-1966

Phone: 866-234-6400
Fax: 919-821-3139
Email: programinformation@cfnc.org
http://www.cfnc.org

Purpose of award: To assist North Carolina community college students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be North Carolina residents, demonstrate financial need and attend North Carolina community colleges for at least six credit hours per semester. Eligibility is based on the same criteria as for the Federal Pell Grants.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Competitive Scholarships 2012-2014

2011-10-22T02:07:00.001-07:00

New Mexico Higher Education Department 1068 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Phone: 800-279-9777
Fax: 505-476-6511
Email: hearher.romero@srate.nm.us
http://hed.state.nm.us

Purpose of award: To provide a financial incentive for exceptional out-of-state students to attend college in New Mexico.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be non-residents of the state of New Mexico, and they must be willing to enroll full-time in a public four-year university in New Mexico. Students applying to Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology or Western New Mexico University must have one of the following combinations: a GPA of at least 3.0 and an ACT score of at least 23, or a GPA of at least 3.5 and an ACT of at least 20. Students applying to the University of New Mexico or New Mexico State University must have either an ACT score of 26 and a GPA 00.0 or an ACT score of 23 and a GPA 00.5.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $100.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available at college financial aid offices.

Connecticut Aid for Public College students 2013-2014

2011-10-22T02:06:00.001-07:00

Connecticut Department of Higher Education
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326

Phone: 860-947-1855
Fax: 860-947-1838
Email: byrd@ctdhe.org
http://www.ctdhe.org

Purpose of award: To assist Connecticut student residents.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Connecticut residents attending a public Connecticut college or university. The award is based on financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to amount of unmet financial need.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Apply through your college financial aid office.

Safety Essay Contest 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:50:00.002-07:00

American Legion, Department of New Jersey 135 W. Hanover Street
Trenton, NJ 08618

Phone: 609-695-5418
Fax: 609-394-1532
Email: adjudant@njamericanlegion.org
http://www.njamericanlegion.org

Purpose of award: To award students for exceptional essays regarding safety.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be in the 6th, 7th or 8th grade and enrolled in a New Jersey school.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 23.
How to apply: Application information is available from the local Department.

Schneider-Emanuel American legion Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:50:00.001-07:00

American Legion, Department of Wisconsin 2930 American Legion Drive
P.O. Box 388
Portage, WI 53901

Phone: 608-745-1090
Fax: 608-745-0179
Email: info@wilegion.org
http://www.wilegion.org

Purpose of award: To award scholarships to American Legion members and their children or grandchildren and members of the Sons of the American Legion or Auxiliary.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Wisconsin high school and plan to earn an undergraduate degree at a U.S. college or university. Applicants must also have participated in one or more American Legion-sponsored activities listed in the eligibility requirements.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Scholars Program 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:49:00.004-07:00

North Dakota University System 10th Floor, State Capitol
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 215 Bismarck, ND 58505

Phone: 701-328-2960
Fax: 701-328-2961
Email: ndus.office@ndus.nodak.edu
http://www.ndus.edu

Purpose of award: To assist outstanding North Dakota high school students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be North Dakota high school seniors, score in the top 20 percent of all students in North Dakota who take the ACT, be in the top 20 percent of their class and attend a North Dakota public or tribal college.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Full tuition.
Number of awards: 40-45. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.

Scholarship Assistance Program (SAP) 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:49:00.003-07:00

Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education P.O. Box 95005
Lincoln, NE 68509

Phone: 402-471-2847
Fax: 402-471-2886
Email: ritchie.morrow@ccpe.ne.gov
http://www.ccpe.state.ne.us

Purpose of award: To assist Nebraska students attend a Nebraska college or university.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be residents of the state of Nebraska, qualify for a federal Pell grant and be enrolled in a Nebraska college. Applicants apply for the grant through their specific college or university.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Scholarships for Academic Excellence 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:49:00.001-07:00

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) 99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12255

Phone: 888-697-4372
Fax:
Email:
http://www.hesc.com

Purpose of award: To assist outstanding New York State high school graduates.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be New York residents who are high school seniors, plan to study at an eligible undergraduate program in New York State and are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. Selection is based on grades in Regents exams.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,500.
Number of awards: 8,000. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Students are nominated by their high schools.

Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:48:00.002-07:00

Mitchell Institute
22 Monument Square, Suite 200 Portland, ME 04101

Phone: 888-220-7209
Fax:
Email: info@mitchellinstitute.org
http://www.mitchellinstitute.org

Purpose of award: To provide educational opportunities to students in Maine.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be legal residents of Maine graduating from a public high school in Maine and attending a two- or four-year program at an accredited college. Scholarships are based on academic performance, community service and financial need. 'One scholarship is given out at every Maine public high school, with one extra scholarship per county intended for first-generation college students. While the deadline for the application is April 1, supporting materials have a deadline of May 1.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,250-$1,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Senatorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:48:00.001-07:00

Maryland Higher Education Commission Office of Student Financial Assistance 839 Bestgare Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 800-974-1024
Fax: 410-260-3200
Email: osfamail@mhec.state.md.us
http://www.rnhec.state.md.us/

Purpose of award: To assist Maryland undergraduate and graduate students who can demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, legal residents of the state of Maryland and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Some senators have supplementary forms. Contact your area's senator's office for complete details. All applicants must enroll at a two- or four-year Maryland college or university as degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student, or attend certain private career schools. Applicants must show financial need. High school applicants must also take the SAT I or the ACT.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $200-$2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact senator for specific application forms. The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) can provide a list of all State legislators.

Shoe City-W854/W850 Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:47:00.002-07:00

Central Scholarship Bureau
1700 Reisterstown Road
Suite 220
Baltimore, MD 21208-2903

Phone: 410-415-5558
Fax: 410-415-5501
Email: info@centralsb.org
http://www.centralsb.org

Purpose of award: To help high school seniors who live in Maryland or Washington, DC.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be permanent residents of Maryland or Washington, DC, plan to attend an accredited college or university full-time and demonstrate financial need. An application, budget form, school bill, transcript, school financial aid award letter and essay are required. Selection is based on financial need, teamwork! community service and academic excellence.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: May 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Silver Knight Award 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:47:00.001-07:00

Miami Herald and El Herald Newspapers One Herald Plaza
Miami, FL 33132

Phone: 305-376-2905
Fax:
Email: silverknight@herald.com
http://www.silverknightaward.com

Purpose of award: To recognize students for their academic achievement and contributions to their school and community.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in Florida and be nominated by their schools.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Last Friday in January.
How to apply: Contact your high school guidance counselor.

Six Meter Club of Chicago Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:46:00.002-07:00

American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org

Purpose of award: To support Illinois residents who are involved in amateur radio.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have an active amateur radio license in any class. Students must be enrolled in an Illinois university or technical school for undergraduate study.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

South Carolina Hope Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:46:00.001-07:00

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education 1333 Main Street
Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: 803-737-2260
Fax: 803-737-2297
Email: shubbard@che.sc.gov
http://www.che400.state.sc.us

Purpose of award: Monetary assistance is provided to those freshmen who do not qualify for LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarships.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must attend an eligible South Carolina public or private college full-time, be South Carolina residents and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The award is only applicable to the first year of college.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Your college will determine your eligibility based on your high school transcript. There is no application form.

South Carolina Tuition Grants Program 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:45:00.002-07:00

South Carolina Tuition Grants Commission
101 Business Park Boulevard
Suite 2100
Columbia, SC 29203

Phone: 803-896-1120
Fax: 803-896-1126
Email: info@sctuitiongrants.org
http://www.sctuitiongrants.com

Purpose of award: To assist students who wish to attend independent South Carolina colleges.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be legal residents of South Carolina with financial need. High school seniors must graduate in the top 75 percent of their class or score a minimum of 900 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT. College applicants must complete and pass a minimum of 24 semester hours each year.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 30.
How to apply: Fill out the FAFSA, which is available online.

Southern Scholarship Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:45:00.001-07:00

Southern Scholarship Foundation
322 Stadium Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304

Phone: 850-222-3833
Fax: 850-222-6750
Email: info@southernscholarship.org
http://www.southernscholarship.org/

Purpose of award: To provide rent-free housing scholarships to students attending Florida State, University of Florida, Florida A&M, Bethune¬Cookman or Florida Gulf Coast University.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have financial need, have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA or 2.85 college GPA, demonstrate high character and attend or plan to attend Florida State, the University of Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida A&M or Bethune¬Cookman.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.85
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Southside Tobacco Forgiveness Loan 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:44:00.002-07:00

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
P.O. Box 1987
Arlington, VA 24212

Phone: 276-619-4300
Fax: 276-619-4309
Email: educationinfo@swcenter.edu
http://www.swcenter.edu

Purpose of award: To support students from the Southside region of Virginia.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be attending a public or private four-year college. They must be permanent residents of one of the 24 Southside areas, and they must have been residents of Virginia for at least 12 months. Students must agree to work in the Southside region after graduation. Preference will be given to applicants with the highest GPXs.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500-$3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery Tuition Waiver Program 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:44:00.001-07:00

Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance 454 Broadway
Suite 200
Revere, MA 02151

Phone: 617-727-9420
Fax: 617-727-0667
Email: osfa@osfa.mass.edu
http://www.osfa.mass.edu

Purpose of award: To support Massachusetts students who have demonstrated academic merit.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a public high school in the state of Massachusetts. Students must receive an "Advanced" score on at least one part of the 1 Orh grade M CAS test, and they must score "Proficient" on all of the other sections. They must also have good scores on at least two AP exams, two SAT II exams or combinations of one of those tests and other achievements determined by the Koplik program. Students must maintain a 3.3 GPA while participating in the scholarship.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3.3
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available from high schools.

State Contractual Scholarship Fund Program 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:43:00.002-07:00

College Foundation of North Carolina
P.O. Box 41966
Raleigh, NC 27629-1966

Phone: 866-234-6400
Fax: 919-821-3139
Email: programinformation@cfnc.org
http://www.cfnc.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to needy students attending private colleges and universities in North Carolina.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be North Carolina residents who are enrolled in an undergraduate program at an approved North Carolina private postsecondary institution and have unmet financial need. They must not be enrolled in a program that is designed primarily to prepare studenrs for religious vocations. Licensure students may also apply if they have a bachelor's degree and are enrolled in undergraduate classes in a licensure program for teachers or nurses.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: See your financial aid office for application details.

State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-19T04:43:00.001-07:00

State Employees Association of North Carolina P.O. Drawer 27727
Raleigh, NC 27611

Phone: 919-833-6436
Fax:
Email: rvaughan@seanc.org
http://www.seanc.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to SEANC members, their spouses and their children who plan to attend college.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the spouses or children of members and demonstrate either financial need or merit, or applicants must be members working full-time and enrolled in six or more semester hours of undergraduate work or three or more hours of graduate work. Students who are spouses or children must be enrolled full-time.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: 100.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online or from your guidance counselor or financial aid office.

State Grant Program 2012-2013

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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) 1200 N. 7th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102

Phone: 800-692-7392
Fax:
Email:
http://www.pheaa.org

Purpose of award: To assist Pennsylvania undergraduate students with financial need.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Pennsylvania residents, enroll at least half-time at an eligible undergraduate institution and meet financial need criteria.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,650.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

State Grant Program 2012-2013

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Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority 560 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02886

Phone: 401-736-1100
Fax: 401-732-3541
Email: scholarships@riheaa.org
http://www.riheaa.org

Purpose of award: To assist Rhode Island students with financial need.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, Rhode Island residents, enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree or certificate program and attend the program at least half¬time.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $250-$750.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Actors' Work Program 2012-2013

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Actors' Fund of America/Actors' Work Program 729 Seventh Avenue
l l th Floor
New York, NY 10019

Phone: 800-221-7303
Fax: 212-921-4295
Email: info@actorsfund.org
http://www.actorsfund.org

Purpose of award: To assist members of the entertainment industry with finding sideline work and pursuing new careers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members in good standing of an entertainment industry union and have a referral from the Fund's social service department or other organization able to document entertainment industry work.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applicants must attend an Actors' Work Program Orientation to learn more about the program.