Freedom Forum
1101 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 703-284-2814
Fax: 703-284-3529
Email: freespirit@freedomforum.org
http://www.freedomforum.org/freespirit
Purpose of award: To provide assistance to students who meet the criteria of being a "free spirit."
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in journalism and who are "free spirits," defined as those who "dream, dare and do."
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$50,000
Number of awards: 102.
Deadline: October 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Monday, October 10, 2011
National Italian American. Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013
National Italian American Foundation 1860 19th Street NW
Washington; DC 20009
Phone: 202-387-0600
Fax: 202-387-0800
Email: scholarships@niaf.org
http://www.niaf.org
Purpose of award: To support Italian American students and students of any ethnic background studying Italian language or studies.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must either be Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement or be students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies. Italian American studies or a related field and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Applicants must also plan to be or currently be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education, have a minimum 3.25 GPA and be U.S. citizens or .permanent residents.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.25
Amount: $2,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Washington; DC 20009
Phone: 202-387-0600
Fax: 202-387-0800
Email: scholarships@niaf.org
http://www.niaf.org
Purpose of award: To support Italian American students and students of any ethnic background studying Italian language or studies.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must either be Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement or be students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies. Italian American studies or a related field and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Applicants must also plan to be or currently be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education, have a minimum 3.25 GPA and be U.S. citizens or .permanent residents.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.25
Amount: $2,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Sculpture Society Scholarship 2012-2013
National Sculpture Society
237 Park Avenue
Ground Floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-764-5645
Fax:
Email: nss1893@aol.com
http://www.nationalsculpture.org
Purpose of award: To award scholarships to students of figurative or representative sculpture.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must provide brief biographies and an explanation of their background in sculpture and photographs of their sculpture work and demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Mar 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
237 Park Avenue
Ground Floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-764-5645
Fax:
Email: nss1893@aol.com
http://www.nationalsculpture.org
Purpose of award: To award scholarships to students of figurative or representative sculpture.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must provide brief biographies and an explanation of their background in sculpture and photographs of their sculpture work and demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Mar 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Literature Scholarship - Siddhartha
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 290361
Davie, FL 33329-0361
Phone: 954-262-8553
Fax:
Email: info@cksf.org
http://www.cksf.org
Purpose of award: To support students who are interested in literature.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must register online with CKSF. Students must read "Siddhartha' by Herman Hesse and take four online quizzes about the novel. The student with the most points from correct answers and the shortest time that it takes to answer the questions wins the scholarship.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: January 26.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
P.O. Box 290361
Davie, FL 33329-0361
Phone: 954-262-8553
Fax:
Email: info@cksf.org
http://www.cksf.org
Purpose of award: To support students who are interested in literature.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must register online with CKSF. Students must read "Siddhartha' by Herman Hesse and take four online quizzes about the novel. The student with the most points from correct answers and the shortest time that it takes to answer the questions wins the scholarship.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: January 26.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Latin Exam Scholarship 2012-2013
National Latin Exam
University of Mary Washington
1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 888-378-7721
Fax:
Email: nle@umw.edu
http://www.nle.org
Purpose of award: To reward students for their Latin proficiency.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be gold medal winners in Latin III-N Prose, III-IV Poetry or Latin V-VI on the National Latin Exam. Applicants must be high school seniors who agree to take at least one Latin or classical Greek each semester during their first year of college. A classics in translation course does not count.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 21. Scholarship maybe renewable.
Deadline: September 15.
How to apply: Applications are mailed to eligible students. Renewal applications are available online.
University of Mary Washington
1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 888-378-7721
Fax:
Email: nle@umw.edu
http://www.nle.org
Purpose of award: To reward students for their Latin proficiency.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be gold medal winners in Latin III-N Prose, III-IV Poetry or Latin V-VI on the National Latin Exam. Applicants must be high school seniors who agree to take at least one Latin or classical Greek each semester during their first year of college. A classics in translation course does not count.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 21. Scholarship maybe renewable.
Deadline: September 15.
How to apply: Applications are mailed to eligible students. Renewal applications are available online.
Nido Qubein Scholarship 2012-2013
National Speakers Association
1500 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-968-2552
Fax: 480-968-0911
Email:
http://www.nsaspeaker.org
Purpose of award: To encourage study in the field of professional speaking.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time students majoring or minoring in speech. Selection is based on application, essay, recommendation and college transcript.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.
1500 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-968-2552
Fax: 480-968-0911
Email:
http://www.nsaspeaker.org
Purpose of award: To encourage study in the field of professional speaking.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time students majoring or minoring in speech. Selection is based on application, essay, recommendation and college transcript.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.
NFMC Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Awards
National Federation of Music Clubs Olson Awards James Schnars
6550 Shoreline Drive Suite 7505
St. Petersburg, FL 33708
Phone: 317-638-4003
Fax: 317-638-0503
Email: info@nfmc-music.org
http://www.nfmc-music.org
Purpose of award: To support student composers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be at least in grade 7 and no older than age 25. Three awards are given, one for each category: intermediate (grades 7 to 9), high school (grades 10 to 12) and advanced (high school graduates through age 25). Applicants must be members of the National Federation of Music Clubs and must submit an original piano composition to be judged. This biennial award is given in odd numbered years.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,500.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
6550 Shoreline Drive Suite 7505
St. Petersburg, FL 33708
Phone: 317-638-4003
Fax: 317-638-0503
Email: info@nfmc-music.org
http://www.nfmc-music.org
Purpose of award: To support student composers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be at least in grade 7 and no older than age 25. Three awards are given, one for each category: intermediate (grades 7 to 9), high school (grades 10 to 12) and advanced (high school graduates through age 25). Applicants must be members of the National Federation of Music Clubs and must submit an original piano composition to be judged. This biennial award is given in odd numbered years.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,500.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Optimist International Essay Contest 2012-2013
Optimist International
4494 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: 314-371-6000
Fax: 314-371-6006
Email: programs@optimist.org
http://www.optimist.org
Purpose of award: To reward students based on their essay-writing skills.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be under 19 years of age as of December 31 of the current school year and application must be made through a local Optimist Club. The essay topic is, "I want to make a difference because ... » Applicants compete at the club, district and international level. - District winners receive a $650 scholarship, and three international winners receive prizes up to'$6,OOO. Scoring is based on organization, vocabulary and style, grammar and punctuation, neatness and adherence to the contest rules.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $650-$6,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Contact your local Optimist Club.
4494 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: 314-371-6000
Fax: 314-371-6006
Email: programs@optimist.org
http://www.optimist.org
Purpose of award: To reward students based on their essay-writing skills.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be under 19 years of age as of December 31 of the current school year and application must be made through a local Optimist Club. The essay topic is, "I want to make a difference because ... » Applicants compete at the club, district and international level. - District winners receive a $650 scholarship, and three international winners receive prizes up to'$6,OOO. Scoring is based on organization, vocabulary and style, grammar and punctuation, neatness and adherence to the contest rules.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $650-$6,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Contact your local Optimist Club.
NJCL Scholarships 2012-2013
National Junior Classical League 1122 Oak Street North
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 513-529-7741
Fax: 513-529-7742
Email: administrator@njcl.org
http://www.njcl.org
Purpose of award: To support students studying the classics.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be NJCL members in good standing, entering college the upcoming year, and studying the classics. Special consideration is given to those planning to teach Latin, Greek or classical humanities. Selection is based on financial need, JCL service, academics and recommendations.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1000-$2,000.
Number of awards: 8.
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 513-529-7741
Fax: 513-529-7742
Email: administrator@njcl.org
http://www.njcl.org
Purpose of award: To support students studying the classics.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be NJCL members in good standing, entering college the upcoming year, and studying the classics. Special consideration is given to those planning to teach Latin, Greek or classical humanities. Selection is based on financial need, JCL service, academics and recommendations.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1000-$2,000.
Number of awards: 8.
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.
Prize In Ethics Essay Contest 2012-2013
Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
555 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212-490-7788
Fax: 212-490-6006
Email: info@eliewieselfoundation.org
http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org
Purpose of award: To promote the thought and discussion of ethics and their place in education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be registered full-time juniors and seniors at accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. Students must write an essay dealing with ethics and have a faculty sponsor review their essay and sign the entry form.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$5,000.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: December 7.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
555 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212-490-7788
Fax: 212-490-6006
Email: info@eliewieselfoundation.org
http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org
Purpose of award: To promote the thought and discussion of ethics and their place in education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be registered full-time juniors and seniors at accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. Students must write an essay dealing with ethics and have a faculty sponsor review their essay and sign the entry form.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$5,000.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: December 7.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Patriot's Pen Youth ESSOY Contest 2012-2013
Veterans of Foreign Wars
406 W. 34th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-756-3390
Fax: 816-968-1149
Email: info@vfw.org
http://www.vfw.org
Purpose of award: To give students in grades 6 through 8 an opportunity to write essays that express their views on democracy.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled as a 6th, 7th or 8th grader in a public, private or parochial school in the U.S., its territories .or possessions. Home-schooled students and dependents of U.S. military Of civilian personnel in overseas schools may also apply. Foreign exchange students and former applicants who placed in the national finals are ineligible. Students must submit essays based on an annual theme to their local VFW posts. If an essay is picked to advance, . the entry is judged at the District (regional) level, then the Department (state) level and finally at the National level. Essays are judged 30 percent on knowledge of the theme, 35 percent on development of the theme and 35 percent on clarity.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $10,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by contacting the local VFW office. Entries must be turned into the local VFW office. Contact information for these offices can be found online or by calling the VFW National Programs headquarters at 816-968-1117.
406 W. 34th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-756-3390
Fax: 816-968-1149
Email: info@vfw.org
http://www.vfw.org
Purpose of award: To give students in grades 6 through 8 an opportunity to write essays that express their views on democracy.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled as a 6th, 7th or 8th grader in a public, private or parochial school in the U.S., its territories .or possessions. Home-schooled students and dependents of U.S. military Of civilian personnel in overseas schools may also apply. Foreign exchange students and former applicants who placed in the national finals are ineligible. Students must submit essays based on an annual theme to their local VFW posts. If an essay is picked to advance, . the entry is judged at the District (regional) level, then the Department (state) level and finally at the National level. Essays are judged 30 percent on knowledge of the theme, 35 percent on development of the theme and 35 percent on clarity.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $10,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by contacting the local VFW office. Entries must be turned into the local VFW office. Contact information for these offices can be found online or by calling the VFW National Programs headquarters at 816-968-1117.
Allstudentloan.org College Scholarship Program for Business Students 2012-2013
All Student Loan Corporation
HS Scholarship Program
6701 Center Drive
Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90045-1547
Phone: 888-271-9721
Fax: 310-979-4714
Email: faoss@allstudendoan.org
http://www.allstudentloan.org
Purpose of award: To reward members of business-related student organizations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or post-secondary students who are active members of one of these vocational student organizations: Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL), Business Professionals of America (BPA) or DECA for the current academic year. They must be enrolled in post-secondary institutions that participate in the Federal Family Education Loan Program.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
HS Scholarship Program
6701 Center Drive
Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90045-1547
Phone: 888-271-9721
Fax: 310-979-4714
Email: faoss@allstudendoan.org
http://www.allstudentloan.org
Purpose of award: To reward members of business-related student organizations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or post-secondary students who are active members of one of these vocational student organizations: Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL), Business Professionals of America (BPA) or DECA for the current academic year. They must be enrolled in post-secondary institutions that participate in the Federal Family Education Loan Program.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
GNC Nutritional Research Grant 2012-2013
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-lift.org
http://www.nsca-Iift.org
Purpose of award: To fund nutrition-based research.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be NSCA members for one year before applying and pursuing careers in strength and conditioning. Students must also plan a research project that falls within the mission of the NSCA and submit a proposal describing the rationale, purpose and methods of the planned research. Applications are evaluated based on grades, courses, experience, honors, recommendations and involvement in the communiry and with NSCA.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: 1
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available with membership.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: 800-815-6826
Fax: 719-632-6367
Email: nsca@nsca-lift.org
http://www.nsca-Iift.org
Purpose of award: To fund nutrition-based research.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be NSCA members for one year before applying and pursuing careers in strength and conditioning. Students must also plan a research project that falls within the mission of the NSCA and submit a proposal describing the rationale, purpose and methods of the planned research. Applications are evaluated based on grades, courses, experience, honors, recommendations and involvement in the communiry and with NSCA.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: 1
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available with membership.
Scholarship Program for Young Pianists 2012-2013
Chopin Foundation of the United States, Inc.
1440 79th Street Causeway
Suite 117
Miami, FL 33141
Phone: 305-868-0624
Fax: 305-865-5150
Email: info@chopin.org
http://www.chopin.org
Purpose of award: To support pianists to prepare and qualify for the American National Chopin Piano Competition.
Eligibility requirements: The program is available .to any qualified American pianists age 14 to 17 who are enrolled In secondary or undergraduate institutions as full-time students. Applicants also must study music and major in piano. They must submit applications, statements of career goals, two references, audio tapes, and $25 fees.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online .
1440 79th Street Causeway
Suite 117
Miami, FL 33141
Phone: 305-868-0624
Fax: 305-865-5150
Email: info@chopin.org
http://www.chopin.org
Purpose of award: To support pianists to prepare and qualify for the American National Chopin Piano Competition.
Eligibility requirements: The program is available .to any qualified American pianists age 14 to 17 who are enrolled In secondary or undergraduate institutions as full-time students. Applicants also must study music and major in piano. They must submit applications, statements of career goals, two references, audio tapes, and $25 fees.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online .
Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship Program 2012-2013
Rotary International
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-866-3000
Fax: 847-328-8554
Email: scholarshipinquiries@rotaryincl.org
http://www.rotary.org
Purpose of award: To further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs and have completed at least two years of college-level' coursework or equivalent professional experience before starting their scholarship studies. Initial applications are made through local clubs. Students must be proficient in the language of the proposed host country.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: As early as March for club deadlines.
How to apply: Applications are available through your local Rotary club or online.
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-866-3000
Fax: 847-328-8554
Email: scholarshipinquiries@rotaryincl.org
http://www.rotary.org
Purpose of award: To further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs and have completed at least two years of college-level' coursework or equivalent professional experience before starting their scholarship studies. Initial applications are made through local clubs. Students must be proficient in the language of the proposed host country.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: As early as March for club deadlines.
How to apply: Applications are available through your local Rotary club or online.
Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest 2012-2013
Penguin Group (USA)
Academic Marketing Department Signet Classic Student Scholarship 375 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http://us.penguingroup.com/ static/html/ services-academic/ essayhome.html
Purpose of award: To reward high school students for their essays on literature.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors or equivalent home schooled students and write an essay on one of four selected topics based on a piece of literature. Each English teacher may only submit one junior and one senior essay. Selection is based on style, content, grammar and originality.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: English teachers submit entries.
Academic Marketing Department Signet Classic Student Scholarship 375 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http://us.penguingroup.com/ static/html/ services-academic/ essayhome.html
Purpose of award: To reward high school students for their essays on literature.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors or equivalent home schooled students and write an essay on one of four selected topics based on a piece of literature. Each English teacher may only submit one junior and one senior essay. Selection is based on style, content, grammar and originality.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: English teachers submit entries.
Scholarships to Oslo International Summer School 2012-2013
Sons of Norway
1455 W. Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 800-945-8851
Fax: 612-827-0658
Email:
http://www.sofn.com
Purpose of award: To give financial support to students who attend Oslo International Summer School.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants who are admitted to Oslo International Summer School and who are Sons of Norway members or children or grandchildren of current members are eligible. Selection is based on financial need, essay, GPA and letters of recommendation. Extra consideration is given to students who are members of Sons of Norway.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1455 W. Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 800-945-8851
Fax: 612-827-0658
Email:
http://www.sofn.com
Purpose of award: To give financial support to students who attend Oslo International Summer School.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants who are admitted to Oslo International Summer School and who are Sons of Norway members or children or grandchildren of current members are eligible. Selection is based on financial need, essay, GPA and letters of recommendation. Extra consideration is given to students who are members of Sons of Norway.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Student Academy Awards 2012-2013
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: 310-247-3000
Fax:
Email: rmiller@oscars.org
http://www.oscars.org
Purpose of award: To support student filmmakers with no previous professional experience who are enrolled as full-time students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited U.S. college, university, film school or art school. Films must be made as a part of a school curriculum in the categories of alternative, animation, documentary or narrative. Entries must have been completed after April 1 of the previous year. In case of graduation or other departure from a program, a film may be submitted up to one year from that date. All entries must be submitted on DVD-R format. Selection is based on originality, entertainment, production quality and resourcefulness.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 3 per category.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: 310-247-3000
Fax:
Email: rmiller@oscars.org
http://www.oscars.org
Purpose of award: To support student filmmakers with no previous professional experience who are enrolled as full-time students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited U.S. college, university, film school or art school. Films must be made as a part of a school curriculum in the categories of alternative, animation, documentary or narrative. Entries must have been completed after April 1 of the previous year. In case of graduation or other departure from a program, a film may be submitted up to one year from that date. All entries must be submitted on DVD-R format. Selection is based on originality, entertainment, production quality and resourcefulness.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 3 per category.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Stella Blum Research Grant for 2012-2013
Costume Society of America (CSA)
Ann Wass
5903 60th Avenue Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 800-272-9447
Fax: 908-359-7619
Email: national.oflice@costumesocietyamerica.com
http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com
Purpose of award: To support a CSA student member working in the field of North American costume.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be accepted into an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university for the time during which the grant would apply, conduct a research project in the area of North American costume and be members of the Costume Society of America (CSA) in good standing. Applications are judged according to significance of topic, feasibility, time frame, methodology, bibliography, budget, applicants' qualifications and how the research might further the field of costumes.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000 plus a travel component of up to $500 to attend National Symposium.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by email or phone.
Ann Wass
5903 60th Avenue Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 800-272-9447
Fax: 908-359-7619
Email: national.oflice@costumesocietyamerica.com
http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com
Purpose of award: To support a CSA student member working in the field of North American costume.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be accepted into an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university for the time during which the grant would apply, conduct a research project in the area of North American costume and be members of the Costume Society of America (CSA) in good standing. Applications are judged according to significance of topic, feasibility, time frame, methodology, bibliography, budget, applicants' qualifications and how the research might further the field of costumes.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000 plus a travel component of up to $500 to attend National Symposium.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by email or phone.
Swackhamer Peace Essay Contest scholarship 2012-2013
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
1187 Coast Village Road
PMB 121, Suite 1
Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794
Phone: 805-965-3443
Fax: 805-568-0466
Email:
http://www. wagingpeace.org
Purpose of award: To encourage high school students to create a video on world peace.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be in any high school in the world and submit a video on the provided topic. Selection is based on analysis of the subject matter, originality, development of point of view, insight, clarity of expression, organization and grammar.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,500.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1187 Coast Village Road
PMB 121, Suite 1
Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794
Phone: 805-965-3443
Fax: 805-568-0466
Email:
http://www. wagingpeace.org
Purpose of award: To encourage high school students to create a video on world peace.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be in any high school in the world and submit a video on the provided topic. Selection is based on analysis of the subject matter, originality, development of point of view, insight, clarity of expression, organization and grammar.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,500.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Student Translation Award 2012-2013
American Translators Association
225 Reinekers Lane
Suite 590
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-683-6100
Fax: 703-683-6122
Email: ata@aranet.org
http://www.atanet.org
Purpose of award: To encourage translation projects by students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduate or undergraduate students or a group of students attending an accredited U.S. college or university. The project should have post-grant results such as a publication, conference presentation or teaching material. Computer¬assisted translations, dissertations and theses are not eligible, and students who are already published translators are not eligible. Translations must be from a foreign language into English. Preference is given to students who have been or are currently enrolled in translator training programs. There is a limit of one entry per student. Applicants should submit entry forms, statements of purpose, letter of recommendation, translation sample with corresponding source-language text, proof of permission to publish from copyright holder, and sample outline or other material demonstrating the nature of the work (if the project is not a translation).
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 17.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
225 Reinekers Lane
Suite 590
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-683-6100
Fax: 703-683-6122
Email: ata@aranet.org
http://www.atanet.org
Purpose of award: To encourage translation projects by students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduate or undergraduate students or a group of students attending an accredited U.S. college or university. The project should have post-grant results such as a publication, conference presentation or teaching material. Computer¬assisted translations, dissertations and theses are not eligible, and students who are already published translators are not eligible. Translations must be from a foreign language into English. Preference is given to students who have been or are currently enrolled in translator training programs. There is a limit of one entry per student. Applicants should submit entry forms, statements of purpose, letter of recommendation, translation sample with corresponding source-language text, proof of permission to publish from copyright holder, and sample outline or other material demonstrating the nature of the work (if the project is not a translation).
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 17.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Translation Prize scholarship 2012-2013
American-Scandinavian Foundation 58 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-879-9779
Fax:
Email: grants@amscan.org
http://www.amscan.org
Purpose of award: To encourage the English translation of Scandinavian literature.
Eligibility requirements: The award is given to the best English translation of poetry, fiction, drama or literary prose written by a Scandinavian author in Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian or Swedish after 1800. Translations may not previously have been published in the English language.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,000.
Number of awards: 2. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: There is no application form. Please see website for submission details.
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-879-9779
Fax:
Email: grants@amscan.org
http://www.amscan.org
Purpose of award: To encourage the English translation of Scandinavian literature.
Eligibility requirements: The award is given to the best English translation of poetry, fiction, drama or literary prose written by a Scandinavian author in Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian or Swedish after 1800. Translations may not previously have been published in the English language.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,000.
Number of awards: 2. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: There is no application form. Please see website for submission details.
Thespian Scholarships 2012-2013
Educational Theatre Association 2343 Auburn Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45219
Phone: 513-421-3900
Fax:
Email:
http://www.edta.org
Purpose of award: To support student thespians.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be seniors in high school, active members of the International Thespian Society and planning to . major or minor in communicative arts. Most of the scholarships require an audition or tech portfolio.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500-$4,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 8.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Phone: 513-421-3900
Fax:
Email:
http://www.edta.org
Purpose of award: To support student thespians.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be seniors in high school, active members of the International Thespian Society and planning to . major or minor in communicative arts. Most of the scholarships require an audition or tech portfolio.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500-$4,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 8.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award 2012-2013
National Black Police Association
NBPA Scholarship Award
3251 Mt. Pleasant Street NW
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-986-2070
Fax: 202-986-0410
Email: nbpanatofc@Woridnet.att.net
http://www.blackpolice.org
Purpose of award: To support students who plan careers in law enforcement .
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be collegebound high school seniors planning to study law enforcement who are U.S. citizens and are recommended by their high school principal, counselor or teacher.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
NBPA Scholarship Award
3251 Mt. Pleasant Street NW
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-986-2070
Fax: 202-986-0410
Email: nbpanatofc@Woridnet.att.net
http://www.blackpolice.org
Purpose of award: To support students who plan careers in law enforcement .
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be collegebound high school seniors planning to study law enforcement who are U.S. citizens and are recommended by their high school principal, counselor or teacher.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Project Abroad Scholarship for Programs in China.
Council on International Educational Exchange
7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 800-40-STUDY
Fax: 207-553-7699
Email: scholarships@ciee.org
http://www.ciee.org
Purpose of award: To assist students who are participating in the Chinese language programs offered by the Council Study Centers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must participate in the Council Study Centers Chinese language programs at Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, or Taipei, have completed two years of college level Mandarin Chinese, be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident, be a junior, senior, or graduate student who plans to pursue further studies or a career related to China, demonstrate high merit, and demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1 or November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 800-40-STUDY
Fax: 207-553-7699
Email: scholarships@ciee.org
http://www.ciee.org
Purpose of award: To assist students who are participating in the Chinese language programs offered by the Council Study Centers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must participate in the Council Study Centers Chinese language programs at Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, or Taipei, have completed two years of college level Mandarin Chinese, be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident, be a junior, senior, or graduate student who plans to pursue further studies or a career related to China, demonstrate high merit, and demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1 or November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Tuition Scholarship Program 2012-2013
Thomas Pniewski, Director of Cultural Affairs Kosciuszko Foundation
15 East 65th Street .
New York, NY 10021-6595
Phone: 212-734-2130 x214
Fax: 212-628-4552
Email: tompkf@aol.com
http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org
Purpose of award: To provide funding to qualified students for full-time graduate studies in the United States and several graduate programs in Poland.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Polish descent, beginning or continuing graduate students and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. U.S. citizens who are majoring in Polish studies are also eligible. Selection is based on academic performance, achievements, motivation, interest in Polish subjects or involvement in the Polish community and financial need.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000-$7,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
15 East 65th Street .
New York, NY 10021-6595
Phone: 212-734-2130 x214
Fax: 212-628-4552
Email: tompkf@aol.com
http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org
Purpose of award: To provide funding to qualified students for full-time graduate studies in the United States and several graduate programs in Poland.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Polish descent, beginning or continuing graduate students and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. U.S. citizens who are majoring in Polish studies are also eligible. Selection is based on academic performance, achievements, motivation, interest in Polish subjects or involvement in the Polish community and financial need.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000-$7,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Worldstudio Foundation Scholarship Program 2012-2013
Worldstudio Foundation
200 Varick Street
Suite 507
New York, NY 10014
Phone: 212-807-1990
Fax: 212-807-1799
Email: scholarshipcoordinator@worldstudio.org
http://www.worldstudio.org
Purpose of award: To support art and design students who need financial assistance.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students of fine or commercial art, design or architecture. They must have a GPA of at least 2.0 and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Minority students will be given special consideration.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 13.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
200 Varick Street
Suite 507
New York, NY 10014
Phone: 212-807-1990
Fax: 212-807-1799
Email: scholarshipcoordinator@worldstudio.org
http://www.worldstudio.org
Purpose of award: To support art and design students who need financial assistance.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students of fine or commercial art, design or architecture. They must have a GPA of at least 2.0 and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Minority students will be given special consideration.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 13.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Women Band Directors International College Scholarships
Women Band Directors International Diane Gorzycki
WBDI Scholarship Chair 7424 Whistlestop Drive Austin, TX 78749
Phone:
Fax:
Email: dgorzycki@austin.rr.com
http://www.womenbanddirectors.org
Purpose of award: To support future female band directors.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be studying instrumental music with the intention of becoming a band director. One scholarship will be available to all-level college and graduate students, while the other three are designated for undergraduate upperclassmen.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $300.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
WBDI Scholarship Chair 7424 Whistlestop Drive Austin, TX 78749
Phone:
Fax:
Email: dgorzycki@austin.rr.com
http://www.womenbanddirectors.org
Purpose of award: To support future female band directors.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be studying instrumental music with the intention of becoming a band director. One scholarship will be available to all-level college and graduate students, while the other three are designated for undergraduate upperclassmen.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $300.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Undergraduate Scholarships 2012-2013
Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies
Director, Undergraduate Scholarships
One Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 828-251-0606
Fax: 828-251-0644
Email: saiphxalum@joetapscott.com
http://www.sai-national.org
Purpose of award: To assist members of the Sigma Alpha Iota organization who have shown financial need, and at the same time have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities, musical talent and scholastic achievement.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of the Sigma Alpha Iota organization who have demonstrated financial need.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 15.
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Chapter must download application from website to nominate applicants.
Director, Undergraduate Scholarships
One Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 828-251-0606
Fax: 828-251-0644
Email: saiphxalum@joetapscott.com
http://www.sai-national.org
Purpose of award: To assist members of the Sigma Alpha Iota organization who have shown financial need, and at the same time have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities, musical talent and scholastic achievement.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of the Sigma Alpha Iota organization who have demonstrated financial need.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 15.
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Chapter must download application from website to nominate applicants.
Writers of the Future scholarship 2012-2013
L. Ron Hubbard
P.O. Box 3190
Los Angeles, CA 90078
Phone:
Fax:
Email: contests@authorservicesinc.com
http://www.writersofthefuture.com
Purpose of award: To discover deserving amateur aspiring writers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must not have professionally published more than three short stories or one novelette and must submit an original English work of prose.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$4,000.
Number of awards: 3 awards are given quarterly with a grand prize awarded annually.
Deadline: December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30.
How to apply: There is no application form.
P.O. Box 3190
Los Angeles, CA 90078
Phone:
Fax:
Email: contests@authorservicesinc.com
http://www.writersofthefuture.com
Purpose of award: To discover deserving amateur aspiring writers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must not have professionally published more than three short stories or one novelette and must submit an original English work of prose.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$4,000.
Number of awards: 3 awards are given quarterly with a grand prize awarded annually.
Deadline: December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30.
How to apply: There is no application form.
Writing Awards 2012-2013
Scholastic
557 Broadway
New York; NY 10012
Phone: 212-343-6493
Fax:
Email: a&wgeneralinfo@scholastic.com
http://www.scholastic.com/artandwritingawards
Purpose of award: To reward creative young people in the U.S.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be in grades 7 through 12 in U.S. or Canadian schools and must submit writing pieces or portfolios in one of the following categories: dramatic script, humor, journalism, novel writing, personal essay/memoir, poetry, science fiction/fantasy, short story, short short story or general writing portfolio.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $100-$5,000.
Number of awards: 300 awards, 8 scholarships.
Deadline: Varies based on location.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
557 Broadway
New York; NY 10012
Phone: 212-343-6493
Fax:
Email: a&wgeneralinfo@scholastic.com
http://www.scholastic.com/artandwritingawards
Purpose of award: To reward creative young people in the U.S.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be in grades 7 through 12 in U.S. or Canadian schools and must submit writing pieces or portfolios in one of the following categories: dramatic script, humor, journalism, novel writing, personal essay/memoir, poetry, science fiction/fantasy, short story, short short story or general writing portfolio.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $100-$5,000.
Number of awards: 300 awards, 8 scholarships.
Deadline: Varies based on location.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Year Abroad Program 2012-2013
Thomas Pniewski, Director of Cultural Affairs Kosciuszko Foundation
15 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10021-6595
Phone: 212-734-2130 x214
Fax: 212-628-4552
Email: tompkf@aol.com
http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org
Purpose of award: To allow an American student to study and live in Poland for a year or a semester.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Polish descent, be current undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic excellence, motivation for pursuing Polish studies and interest in Polish subjects or involvement in Polish American communities. There is a non-refundable application fee of $50.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Tuition waiver and stipend.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
15 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10021-6595
Phone: 212-734-2130 x214
Fax: 212-628-4552
Email: tompkf@aol.com
http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org
Purpose of award: To allow an American student to study and live in Poland for a year or a semester.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Polish descent, be current undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic excellence, motivation for pursuing Polish studies and interest in Polish subjects or involvement in Polish American communities. There is a non-refundable application fee of $50.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Tuition waiver and stipend.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Awards 2012-2013
Ladies Auxiliary VFW 406 West 34th Street 10th Floor
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-561-8655 x19
Fax: 816-931-4753
Email: jmillick@ladiesauxvfw.org
https://www.ladiesauxvfw.org
Purpose of award: To encourage patriotic art.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students in the same state as the sponsoring Ladies Auxiliary. They must submit one piece of patriotic art on paper or canvas. Art must have been completed during the current school year and must be accompanied by a teacher's signature. Applicants must participate in a local Auxiliary competition before advancing to the national level.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500-$10,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-561-8655 x19
Fax: 816-931-4753
Email: jmillick@ladiesauxvfw.org
https://www.ladiesauxvfw.org
Purpose of award: To encourage patriotic art.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students in the same state as the sponsoring Ladies Auxiliary. They must submit one piece of patriotic art on paper or canvas. Art must have been completed during the current school year and must be accompanied by a teacher's signature. Applicants must participate in a local Auxiliary competition before advancing to the national level.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500-$10,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
American Bar Association-Bar/Bri Scholarships
ABA Scholarship Committee 111 W. Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604
Phone:
Fax:
Email: abalsd@abanet.org
http://www.abanet.orgllsdl
Purpose of award: To defer the cost of study for graduating law students who must take the BAR/Bri exam.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be ABA Law Student Division members who will be December or May graduates and will use the award toward their BARIBRI tuition. Scholarships will vary in amount depending upon the applicant's financial condition and the size of the applicant pool.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October 31 or February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Phone:
Fax:
Email: abalsd@abanet.org
http://www.abanet.orgllsdl
Purpose of award: To defer the cost of study for graduating law students who must take the BAR/Bri exam.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be ABA Law Student Division members who will be December or May graduates and will use the award toward their BARIBRI tuition. Scholarships will vary in amount depending upon the applicant's financial condition and the size of the applicant pool.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October 31 or February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Young Writers Contest scholarship 2012-2013
Guideposts Magazine
Young Writers Contest
16 East 34 Street
New York, NY 10016
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http://www.guidepostsmag.com
Purpose of award: To recognize talented high school writers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either high school juniors. or seniors, or international students of similar criteria. Applicants must write a first-person story about a significant personal experience, in English. Story must be must be typed, double spaced, with a maximum of 1 ,200 words.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$10,000.
Number of awards: 20.
Deadline: November 24.
How to apply: There is no application form.
Young Writers Contest
16 East 34 Street
New York, NY 10016
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http://www.guidepostsmag.com
Purpose of award: To recognize talented high school writers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either high school juniors. or seniors, or international students of similar criteria. Applicants must write a first-person story about a significant personal experience, in English. Story must be must be typed, double spaced, with a maximum of 1 ,200 words.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$10,000.
Number of awards: 20.
Deadline: November 24.
How to apply: There is no application form.
Youth Free Expression Network Film Contest 2012-2013
National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC)
275 Seventh Avenue
15th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-807-6222
Fax: 212-807-6245
Email: ncac@ncac.org
http://www.ncac.org
Purpose of award: To reward students who create films on war and free speech.
Eligibility requirements: Awards are given for the top three films addressing the topic "War and (Free) Speech: Can They Co-exist?" Entries must be four minutes or less and may include documentary, animation, experimental and/or music. Winners will receive cash stipends and will be flown to New York for a gala awards ceremony. Applicants must be age 19 and under.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: August 14.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
275 Seventh Avenue
15th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-807-6222
Fax: 212-807-6245
Email: ncac@ncac.org
http://www.ncac.org
Purpose of award: To reward students who create films on war and free speech.
Eligibility requirements: Awards are given for the top three films addressing the topic "War and (Free) Speech: Can They Co-exist?" Entries must be four minutes or less and may include documentary, animation, experimental and/or music. Winners will receive cash stipends and will be flown to New York for a gala awards ceremony. Applicants must be age 19 and under.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: August 14.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
ABC-CLIO America: History and Life Award
Organization of American Historians
112 N. Bryan Avenue
P.O. Box 5457
Bloomington, IN 47408
Phone: 812-855-9852
Fax: 812-855-0696
Email: awards@oah.org
http://www.oah.org
Purpose of award: The Organization of American Historians promotes the teaching and learning of history.
Eligibility requirements: The History and Life Award grants money to an author of a published journal article that meets the organization's mission. Judges look for articles that suggest and explore new interpretations ofhistorica1 events, places or people. The winning entry is presented at the OAH annual meeting. Both editors and authors may submit entries. This is a biennial award.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $750.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: No application is required. Submit one copy of each entry (clearly labeled "ABC-CLIO America: History and Life Award Entry") directly to each of the judges. Their names and addresses are available online.
112 N. Bryan Avenue
P.O. Box 5457
Bloomington, IN 47408
Phone: 812-855-9852
Fax: 812-855-0696
Email: awards@oah.org
http://www.oah.org
Purpose of award: The Organization of American Historians promotes the teaching and learning of history.
Eligibility requirements: The History and Life Award grants money to an author of a published journal article that meets the organization's mission. Judges look for articles that suggest and explore new interpretations ofhistorica1 events, places or people. The winning entry is presented at the OAH annual meeting. Both editors and authors may submit entries. This is a biennial award.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $750.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: No application is required. Submit one copy of each entry (clearly labeled "ABC-CLIO America: History and Life Award Entry") directly to each of the judges. Their names and addresses are available online.
1st Marine Division Association Scholarship 2012-2013
1st Marine Division Association Inc.
4lO Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: 877-967-8561
Fax: 760-967-8567
Email: oldbreed@sbcglobal.net
http://www.1stmarinedivisionassociation.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial aid to undergraduate students who are the dependents of deceased .or disabled veterans of the 1st Marine Division.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependents of honorably discharged veterans of the 1st Marine Division or units attached to or supporting the Division who are now deceased or totally and permanently disabled for any reason. Applicants must attend an accredited university as full-time undergraduate students.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
4lO Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: 877-967-8561
Fax: 760-967-8567
Email: oldbreed@sbcglobal.net
http://www.1stmarinedivisionassociation.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial aid to undergraduate students who are the dependents of deceased .or disabled veterans of the 1st Marine Division.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependents of honorably discharged veterans of the 1st Marine Division or units attached to or supporting the Division who are now deceased or totally and permanently disabled for any reason. Applicants must attend an accredited university as full-time undergraduate students.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
ACJA/Lambda Alpha Epsilon Scholarship 2012-2013
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 assist criminal justice students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who are studying criminal justice. Students must be ACJA/LAE members, but they may submit a membership form at the time of application. Applicants must have completed at least two semesters or three quarters of their education while earning at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit transcripts, letters of enrollment, and goals statements.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $100-$400.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request.
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 assist criminal justice students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who are studying criminal justice. Students must be ACJA/LAE members, but they may submit a membership form at the time of application. Applicants must have completed at least two semesters or three quarters of their education while earning at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit transcripts, letters of enrollment, and goals statements.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $100-$400.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request.
Admiral Mike Boorda Scholarship Program 2012-2013
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 help eligible Navy and Marine Corps members.
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 have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be active duty servicemembers accepted to the Enlisted Commissioning Program, the Marine .Enlisted Commissioning Education Program or the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
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 help eligible Navy and Marine Corps members.
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 have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be active duty servicemembers accepted to the Enlisted Commissioning Program, the Marine .Enlisted Commissioning Education Program or the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
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American Legion Georgia Auxiliary Scholarships
To qualify for this scholarship you must be a Georgia resident who is the dependent of a veteran or deceased veteran, and either you or a parent must be a member or participant of an American Legion Auxiliary, and be sponsored by that unit.
You must be a high school senior to apply. To find out more about this award and how to apply, check out the website www.galegion.org/auxiliary.htm. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000.
You must be a high school senior to apply. To find out more about this award and how to apply, check out the website www.galegion.org/auxiliary.htm. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000.
Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship
Have you ever dreamed of a career in the hotel industry or in culinary arts? Do you already have one year’s experience in the culinary industry, a high school diploma or equivalency? Are you going to require some financial assistance to go on to school? Then this just might be the one to make your dreams come true.
This scholarship can be used either for undergraduate study at an accredited university or a licensed or accredited culinary school. You must major in one of the following to qualify: culinary arts, hotel administration/management, food/science/technology, or viticulture/oenology. Application requirements include letters of recommendation, essay, transcript, proof of eligibility, proof of residency, financial statement, and resume. The scholarship is renewable, and those students who have been previously awarded and maintained a GPA of B- are given preference over new applicants. The amount of the award is $2,500. To find out more get on the web and find out more: www.jamesbeard.org. Get cooking and good luck!
This scholarship can be used either for undergraduate study at an accredited university or a licensed or accredited culinary school. You must major in one of the following to qualify: culinary arts, hotel administration/management, food/science/technology, or viticulture/oenology. Application requirements include letters of recommendation, essay, transcript, proof of eligibility, proof of residency, financial statement, and resume. The scholarship is renewable, and those students who have been previously awarded and maintained a GPA of B- are given preference over new applicants. The amount of the award is $2,500. To find out more get on the web and find out more: www.jamesbeard.org. Get cooking and good luck!
Florida Academic Scholars Award
This one is for you students who have maintained a 3.5 GPA, have at least 15 credits in college prep courses, completed 75 hours of community service, and scored a minimum of 1270 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT. And – there are several different ways this award can be given – here they are:
to the student ranking highest academically in each county -- $1,500;
if you plan to attend a public college or university, the award covers full tuition with a $375 stipend; and,
in private schools it will cover an equivalent amount.
You must apply on line where you will also find more information, and you need to complete the application before you graduate from high school – here’s the website to do so: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org.
to the student ranking highest academically in each county -- $1,500;
if you plan to attend a public college or university, the award covers full tuition with a $375 stipend; and,
in private schools it will cover an equivalent amount.
You must apply on line where you will also find more information, and you need to complete the application before you graduate from high school – here’s the website to do so: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org.
William L. Boyd, IV, Florida Resident Access Grant Program
If you want to stay in the state to study, this program covers most of the public or private 4-year institutions here. You must be a full time undergraduate to qualify and it is renewable. The exact amount of the prize is decided each year by the Florida legislature, but is $2,837 in 2010. You are ineligible if you have already received a previous bachelor’s degree, and also may not be used to major in divinity or theology. There is more information and an application on line. Go to www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org and check it out today.
Florida Student Assistance Grant Program
This program is designed for students who require financial help to pursue their education. It can be utilized at either a 2-year or 4-year institution, and is renewable. To apply you must be a Florida resident and be able to demonstrate financial need by completing an FAFSA application, free on line. Deadlines are different at different schools so please check with the college you are interested in attending for theirs. Also, for more complete information go to www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org.
Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund
To apply for this $2,000 grant you must be a citizen of Florida, and be the child of the Spanish culture (Mexican American, Hispanic American, or Puerto Rican). Money awarded can be used at 2-year or 4-year colleges in Florida at public or private institutions. To apply you must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of at least 3.0. For more information, visit your guidance counselor. There are over 50 scholarships of this type awarded each year, so don’t hesitate if you meet the qualifications.
American Legion Florida Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship
Are you a girl? Do you have a parent who has been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Florida Unit for at least three years? If so, you might be eligible for this scholarship. You must be a member yourself, or a daughter or granddaughter of a member, and live in the state of Florida. Application requirements include a recommendation, essay, transcript, proof of eligibility, and income tax forms. This is a renewable scholarship that awards up to $1,000 for junior college or vocational school, and up to $2,000 for four-year colleges. (You must keep your grades up to a 2.5 GPA minimum to reapply.) For more information, check the website www.alafl.org.
American Legion Florida Auxiliary Scholarships
This one is a little different than the one listed above because the applicant can be a child or stepchild – male or female --of an honorably discharged U.S. military veteran, as long as they are sponsored by a local Auxiliary Unit. You do have to be a Florida resident. To apply you will need to supply an essay, recommendation, transcript, proof of eligibility, and income tax forms. If selected, the award will provide up to $1,000 for junior college or vocational school and up to $2,000 for a four year college. You must maintain a 2.5 GPA, and the award is renewable. If you are interested, please inquire on line at www.alafl.org.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
College is a big step, but you are ready for it! So, before it’s too late, why not apply for a scholarship to help out? This particular scholarship, which awards $1,500, is renewable for up to three years. It applies to full time undergraduate study at a non-profit, regionally accredited university or college. To be eligible you must have demonstrated excellent academic skills by being in the top 25% of your graduating class, or be a GED recipient with a score of at least 300. You also must have a SAT score of at least 1800.
For details and deadline information please go to the Delaware Higher Education Commission’s website www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/dhec/how_to_apply/financial_aid.
For details and deadline information please go to the Delaware Higher Education Commission’s website www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/dhec/how_to_apply/financial_aid.
Christa McAuliffe Teacher Incentive Program
This program was created to honor the first teacher scheduled to teach from space – Christa McAuliffe – who, along with the rest of the 7-man crew, perished in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster shortly after lift off in January 1986. Today this program stands as a tribute to her love of teaching by offering loans to qualified students majoring in education who are residents of Delaware.
Besides being an education major, students must be a high school senior with a minimum combined SAT score of 1570, and rank in the top half of their class. Undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.75 may also apply for this program. Loans may not exceed the cost of tuition, fees and other direct costs. Loan may be repaid at the rate of one year teaching in a Delaware public school in exchange for one year of loan.
Requirements for application are an essay, transcript, and SAT scores. Please visit the website for deadline particulars: www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/dhec/how_to_apply/financial_aid.
Besides being an education major, students must be a high school senior with a minimum combined SAT score of 1570, and rank in the top half of their class. Undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.75 may also apply for this program. Loans may not exceed the cost of tuition, fees and other direct costs. Loan may be repaid at the rate of one year teaching in a Delaware public school in exchange for one year of loan.
Requirements for application are an essay, transcript, and SAT scores. Please visit the website for deadline particulars: www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/dhec/how_to_apply/financial_aid.
Delaware Nursing Incentive Program
If you’ve always wanted to be a nurse – this loan program is perfect for you! It is designed for study at accredited 2 or 4-year designated institutions with programs that lead to RN, LPN, or BSN certification. To qualify you must be a resident of the state and have a major career interest in the exciting field of nursing, and you must have previously demonstrated high academic skills. You have to be a high school senior in at least the top half of your graduating class, and have at least a 2.5 GPA.
This loan cannot be in excess of the cost of tuition, fees, and other expenses directly related to the cost of your education. Upon graduation, it can be forgiven at the rate of one year working in a state-owned clinic or hospital to forgive one year of loan. Please visit the website for further deadline information: www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/dhec/how_to_apply/financial_aid.
This loan cannot be in excess of the cost of tuition, fees, and other expenses directly related to the cost of your education. Upon graduation, it can be forgiven at the rate of one year working in a state-owned clinic or hospital to forgive one year of loan. Please visit the website for further deadline information: www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/dhec/how_to_apply/financial_aid.
Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship
This is a scholarship that will cover full tuition, fees, room and board, and books for a student in the top half of their class, who has a minimum combined score on the SAT of 1350. If you are selected for this award you will be attending the University of Delaware or Delaware State University. Preference will be given to students majoring in political science. Need is also a consideration. This is a renewable award.
Application requirements include an essay, transcript, and completed FAFSA, as noted in the above scholarship description. It can be obtained on line at the given e-mail address. Check out the Delaware Higher Education Commission website www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/dhec/how_to_apply/financial_aid for deadline information.
Application requirements include an essay, transcript, and completed FAFSA, as noted in the above scholarship description. It can be obtained on line at the given e-mail address. Check out the Delaware Higher Education Commission website www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/dhec/how_to_apply/financial_aid for deadline information.
Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others
As you think about college, if you fall into this category, you have one more chance to honor a mom or dad lost serving our country or community by taking advantage of this opportunity. To qualify for this award you must be at least 16 but no more than 24 years of age, and have lived in Delaware for at least the last three years. Eligible students must be the child of a member of the armed forces whose death was service related, who is or was a POW, or is officially MIA. Also included are state police officers whose death was service related, or an employee of the Department of Transportation working on the state highway system whose death was job related.
This is a renewable scholarship that covers full tuition. For further application information, please check the website www.doe.k12.de.us/high-ed. You must apply for this award at least four weeks before classes begin.
This is a renewable scholarship that covers full tuition. For further application information, please check the website www.doe.k12.de.us/high-ed. You must apply for this award at least four weeks before classes begin.
Connecticut Independent College Student Grant
Grants are wonderful – they are free money that doesn’t have to be paid back – ever! This grant award is based on financial need. It is to be used for undergrad study in designated private schools in the state of Connecticut and it is renewable each year.
You must be able to prove financial need for this award. To do this, fill out an Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application (www.fafsa.ed.gov) on line. No application fee is required. In addition, you will need to complete any paperwork required by the individual colleges. Deadline is based on deadlines set by each college. If you’d like more information about this grant, go to www.ctdhe.org.
You must be able to prove financial need for this award. To do this, fill out an Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application (www.fafsa.ed.gov) on line. No application fee is required. In addition, you will need to complete any paperwork required by the individual colleges. Deadline is based on deadlines set by each college. If you’d like more information about this grant, go to www.ctdhe.org.
B. Bradford Barnes Scholarship
If you are an exceptional student, are going to require financial help to go to school, and are interested in the University of Delaware, this scholarship is made for you! This is for a full-time student, and no declared area of interest is required. You must be a high school senior and a Delaware citizen. You need to be in the top 25% of your class, and have a total score of 1800 on the SAT. Application requires an essay, copy of your transcript, and a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can obtain this application by going to www.fafsa.org, and it’s completely free. You can get more information about this scholarship from the Delaware Higher Education Commission, www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/dhec/how_to_apply/financial_aid. And, this is a really special scholarship – it covers everything: tuition, fees, room, board, and books. Check it out – today!
Connecticut Capitol Scholarship Program
If you dream of an out-of-state education, this just might be your ticket! Do you have good grades, good PSAT scores, and can you substantiate financial need? Then you may qualify for this program. The award may be used for undergraduate study in a 2 or 4-year designated institution. These include those in-state as well as those eligible in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.
To qualify you must be a high school senior who ranks in the top 20% of your class or have a minimum of 1800 SAT score or minimum 27 ACT score. You must also complete an FAFSA application – www.fafsa.ed.gov. Contact your guidance counselor or the Connecticut Department of Higher Education, www.ctdhe.org, for more information.
To qualify you must be a high school senior who ranks in the top 20% of your class or have a minimum of 1800 SAT score or minimum 27 ACT score. You must also complete an FAFSA application – www.fafsa.ed.gov. Contact your guidance counselor or the Connecticut Department of Higher Education, www.ctdhe.org, for more information.
Connecticut Building Congress, Inc.
When you were a kid, did you love Lego’s, and building things. Well if you want to keep right on building in the future, the CBC Scholarship might be right up your alley. It is based on a major interest in engineering, construction or construction management, architecture, or surveying/mapping. The award is based on high academic achievement and demonstrable financial need. You must be a high school senior to apply.
Other requirements include participation in extracurricular activities and proven potential for the future. Application requires an essay, transcript, a Student Aid Report or FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov). This award is renewable and allows you to attend school out-of-state.
Other requirements include participation in extracurricular activities and proven potential for the future. Application requires an essay, transcript, a Student Aid Report or FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov). This award is renewable and allows you to attend school out-of-state.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
Are you an extraordinarily a stellar student? Are you in the upper 2% of your high school graduating class, have a minimum 2100 SAT score, or a minimum 32 ACT score? The you are eligible for this scholarship very special scholarship!
In order to apply, besides the qualifications noted above, you need to be a high school senior who resides in Connecticut. You must also be a US citizen. Award is in the amount of $1,500. Stop by your high school guidance counselor’s office for more application information. This scholarship is also listed on line at www.ctdhe.org.
In order to apply, besides the qualifications noted above, you need to be a high school senior who resides in Connecticut. You must also be a US citizen. Award is in the amount of $1,500. Stop by your high school guidance counselor’s office for more application information. This scholarship is also listed on line at www.ctdhe.org.
Connecticut Aid for Public College Students
This program is overseen by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education, and is designed to help Connecticut residents, who are also US citizens, who are in financial need. Monies awarded may be used at either a 2-year or 4-year college, but use is limited to state public colleges or universities. This award is based on need and is designed to fill the gap between the actual cost of school and the amount the student and parents can pay. In most cases it does not have to be repaid.
Application requires you to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can obtain the forms on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. There is no charge for filing an application. Funds may be awarded multiple times, however, the form must be filled out annually, after January 1st, in the year the funds are needed. Visit www.ctdhe.org for more information.
Application requires you to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can obtain the forms on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. There is no charge for filing an application. Funds may be awarded multiple times, however, the form must be filled out annually, after January 1st, in the year the funds are needed. Visit www.ctdhe.org for more information.
Colorado Scholarships for Horticulture/Landscape Majors
Are you lured by the idea of creating lovely landscapes? If you long to study landscape horticulture, horticulture, plant pathology, turf grass management, landscape architecture/design or botany, you are eligible to apply for the College Undergraduate Scholarship from the Colorado Garden and Home Show. Each year one award is granted to cover the full resident tuition, fees and books for a year at an accredited college in Colorado. To find out more, visit Gardening Colorado at http://gardeningcolorado.com/garden/scholarships or contact Colorado Garden Show, Inc., 959 S. Kipling Parkway, Suite 100, Lakewood, CO 80226, Phone 303-932-8100, Fax 303-932-8101, e-mail: info@gardeningcolorado.com.
Colorado Scholarships for Students Leaving the State
If you're a Colorado student who wants to attend college in Nebraska, there is a special scholarship just for you. Coloradans for Nebraska offers scholarships for students at Colorado high schools to attend the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. A scholarship of $1,500 is awarded based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, school activities, financial need and career goals. For more information and an application, visit Coloradans for Nebraska at http://www.coloradansfornebraska.net/Scholarship.htm.
Did you always want to study overseas? Help make that dream a reality with a $1,000 scholarship from the Denver Council on Foreign Relations for students at a rural Colorado high school. For more information, visit Colorado State University.
Did you always want to study overseas? Help make that dream a reality with a $1,000 scholarship from the Denver Council on Foreign Relations for students at a rural Colorado high school. For more information, visit Colorado State University.
Colorado Scholarships for Cancer Survivors
Survivors of childhood cancer are eligible for a scholarship through The Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation. Scholarship awards from this nonprofit organization are typically $1,000 or higher to high school graduates of Colorado, Montana, California and Arizona. To find out more about college monies for childhood cancer survivors, visit The Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation at http://www.stmfoundation.org or contact Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation, 1170 E. Long Place, Centennial, CO 80122, Phone: (303) 886-5018, email: fmarchello@earthlink.net.
Colorado Scholarships for Sales Professionals
West Metro Sales Pros award scholarships worth up to $3,000 to students seeking a professional career in sales. Graduating seniors must submit an application, three letters of recommendation (one from your marketing/DECA teacher) and a short essay. To find out more, visit Sales Professionals at http://www.salesprofessionals-usa.com/Youth_Programs.php or contact Tom Darnell, WMSP, 9418 Highland Place, Arvada, CO 80002.
Colorado Scholarships for Students With Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities should not have to struggle to cover college costs. Students with learning disabilities and AD/HD who work hard qualify for the LEAD Foundation Community Scholarship. Overcoming a learning disability, understanding self-advocacy to overcome challenges and believing in contributing to society as a role model for other students with learning disabilities are qualities that define an ideal candidate. For more information about this scholarship, visit the LEAD Foundation at http://www.leadcolorado.org.
Colorado Scholarships for Travel and Tourism Students
Are you interested in an exciting career in travel and tourism? There is a scholarship just for you. The Donald Estey Scholarship Fund-Rocky Mountain Chapter awards $1,000 to $3,000 annually to four undergraduate students residing in Colorado and other states who are a member of ASTA. For more information about travel and tourism scholarships, visit the ASTA at http://www.asta.org.
Colorado Scholarships for Denver Public School Graduates
If you graduate from a Denver Public school, you might qualify for a scholarship of up to $6,000 annually. The scholarship is renewable for up to 5 years to attend private or public colleges in Colorado. All you need to do is attend a Denver Public school in your senior year to qualify for this scholarship. Visit Denver Scholarship Foundation at http://www.denverscholarship.org/Page.aspx?pid=644 for more information about these scholarships.
Another scholarship specifically for senior graduates of Colorado public high schools are the Colorado Masons' Benevolent Fund Scholarships. You do not need to have a Masonic connection to qualify for this scholarship of $7,000 annually for up to four years. The only requirement is graduating from a Colorado public high school to attend a Colorado college. For more info, visit Colorado Mason Benevolent Fund Scholarships at http://www.coloradofreemasons.org/community/scholarships.html or contact Grand Lodge of Colorado A.F. & A.M., 1130 Panorama Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado. 80904, phone numbers (719) 471-9587, (303) 872-6120, (970) 372-1901, (720) 204-3380, fax number: (303) 557-9780, email gloffice@coloradofreemasons.org.
Finally, young achievers can look ahead for scholarships of up to $1,500 per year toward higher education. The CollegeInvest Early Achievers Scholarship is offered to 7th, 8th and 9th grade students who complete pre-collegiate classwork with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Younger students become better prepared academically and financially for their future college education. Visit CollegeInvest at http://www.collegeinvest.org/default.aspx?pageID=5 for more information about scholarships for early achievers.
Another scholarship specifically for senior graduates of Colorado public high schools are the Colorado Masons' Benevolent Fund Scholarships. You do not need to have a Masonic connection to qualify for this scholarship of $7,000 annually for up to four years. The only requirement is graduating from a Colorado public high school to attend a Colorado college. For more info, visit Colorado Mason Benevolent Fund Scholarships at http://www.coloradofreemasons.org/community/scholarships.html or contact Grand Lodge of Colorado A.F. & A.M., 1130 Panorama Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado. 80904, phone numbers (719) 471-9587, (303) 872-6120, (970) 372-1901, (720) 204-3380, fax number: (303) 557-9780, email gloffice@coloradofreemasons.org.
Finally, young achievers can look ahead for scholarships of up to $1,500 per year toward higher education. The CollegeInvest Early Achievers Scholarship is offered to 7th, 8th and 9th grade students who complete pre-collegiate classwork with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Younger students become better prepared academically and financially for their future college education. Visit CollegeInvest at http://www.collegeinvest.org/default.aspx?pageID=5 for more information about scholarships for early achievers.
California Scholarships for Health Professions
The Health Professions Education Foundation offers a number of scholarships and loan repayment programs for health professional students and grads. Program recipients provide direct patient care in a medically underserved area for one to four years. Current heath professionals accepted or enrolled in an accredited California college are eligible to apply for these awards.
Most applications require documentation of prior academic performance, work experience, community involvement, career ambitions, financial need and ability to commit to practicing in a medically underserved area. To find out more about California health professional scholarships, contact the Foundation at (916) 326-3640 or 1(800) 773-1669.
Most applications require documentation of prior academic performance, work experience, community involvement, career ambitions, financial need and ability to commit to practicing in a medically underserved area. To find out more about California health professional scholarships, contact the Foundation at (916) 326-3640 or 1(800) 773-1669.
California Scholarships for Library or Information Science Students
If you love hanging out at the library, why not consider a career working at one? The California Library Association offers a number of scholarships and awards to get you started. Visit their website to check out the CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland at http://www.cla-net.org/awards/ednayelland.php, the CLA Reference Services Press Fellowship at http://www.cla-net.org/awards/rspf.php and the Begun Scholarship at http://www.cla-net.org/awards/begun.php for those students who want to become children's or young adult librarians in a California public library.
California Scholarships for Allied Health Careers
The CAPPS (California Associate of Private Postsecondary Schools) Scholarship Program will award four $5,000 scholarships to students in CAPPS Member Schools. If you show promise in allied health fields or aesthetics, cosmetology and massage, this is a scholarship for you. Visit cappsonline.org to find out if you attend a CAPPS Member School. You must be a United States citizen residing in California to qualify for these scholarships. You also have to submit a 1-2 page essay with your application along with three letters of recommendation.
Application materials are sent to California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS), CAPPS Memorial Scholarship Fund, 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 1560, Sacramento, CA 95814. Visit https://capps.securegw.com/uploads/CAPPS%20scholarship%20application.pdf for instructions and application or contact the CAPPS Office at info@cappsonline.org.
Application materials are sent to California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS), CAPPS Memorial Scholarship Fund, 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 1560, Sacramento, CA 95814. Visit https://capps.securegw.com/uploads/CAPPS%20scholarship%20application.pdf for instructions and application or contact the CAPPS Office at info@cappsonline.org.
California Scholarships for Latino Students
California scholarships for Latino students provide essential funds for college. If you are seeking to enter the medical or health care profession, the Alice Newell Joslyn Fund awards between $500 to $2000 per academic year. Students must be living in or attending a high school or college located in San Diego.
The LAFS Cal State University San Marcos (CSUSM) General Scholarship is for Latino students enrolled at CSUSM for a minimum of 6 units. Applicants must be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 2.0. For more information and to download applications for these scholarships, visit the Beca Foundation at http://www.becafoundation.org/scholarship.htm or contact The Beca Foundation, 830 E. Grand Ave., Suite A, Escondido, CA 92025, phone (760) 741-8246, email sdbeca@sbcglobal.net.
The LAFS Cal State University San Marcos (CSUSM) General Scholarship is for Latino students enrolled at CSUSM for a minimum of 6 units. Applicants must be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 2.0. For more information and to download applications for these scholarships, visit the Beca Foundation at http://www.becafoundation.org/scholarship.htm or contact The Beca Foundation, 830 E. Grand Ave., Suite A, Escondido, CA 92025, phone (760) 741-8246, email sdbeca@sbcglobal.net.
California Scholarships for Broadcast Journalism
Do you want to be part of the latest news with a career in broadcast journalism? Associated Press Television Radio Association (APTRA) offers scholarships up to $1,500 for broadcast journalism students showing academic achievement and financial need with career goals. Typed applications are accepted by mail only to Jeff Wilson, AP Los Angeles, 221 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Visit http://www.aptra.com/scholarship/scholarapp_2010.pdf for the application.
California Scholarships for Federation Members
Are you a member of the California Scholarship Federation? Up to 50 finalists and 5 regional winners receive a total of $88,000 annually from the California Scholarship Federation Seymour Award. Winners get awards of $2,500 and regional finalists receive $1,500. Visit the California Junior Scholarship Federation at http://www.csf-cjsf.org/Seymour.asp or contact 16458 Bolsa Chica PMB 421, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, phone (800) 437-3347, fax (714) 962-4422, email info@CSF-CJSF.org.
California Scholarships for Gay Asians and Pacific Islanders
Are you are an Asian or Pacific Islander (API) who is gay, transgender or bisexual? There are California scholarships waiting to help you stand proud and achieve your dreams. The Tang Scholarship was established by Edward Cheng Ming Tang in 2007 to offer one outstanding student a California scholarship of up to $15,000 annually. If renewal requirements are met, the Tang Scholarship can be renewed for a total of four years college education. For more details and an application, visit the Tang Scholarship at http://www.sbqa.com/TangScholarshipApplication2010.pdf.
California Scholarships for Outstanding Hispanic Students
Are you an outstanding Hispanic college junior or senior pursuing a degree in Economics, Finance or Business Administration? The HSF/Citigroup Fellows Program awards $5,000 for each of your junior and senior years for a total of $10,000 toward your higher education.
You must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident of Hispanic heritage enrolled in a four-year accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required and you must attend college in Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay Area as well as select other cities and states. For additional details, visit the HSF/Citigroup Fellows Program at http://www.hsf.net/innercontent.aspx?id=462 or contact Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Headquarters, 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, phone 1(877) HSF-INFO, fax 415-808-2302.
You must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident of Hispanic heritage enrolled in a four-year accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required and you must attend college in Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay Area as well as select other cities and states. For additional details, visit the HSF/Citigroup Fellows Program at http://www.hsf.net/innercontent.aspx?id=462 or contact Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Headquarters, 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, phone 1(877) HSF-INFO, fax 415-808-2302.
California Scholarships for Achievement Under Adversity
Have you achieved academic success while overcoming difficult circumstances? Do you have excellent potential with limited or no financial resources? The Achievement Award Program at UC Berkley offers up to $5,700 annually to committed, enthused applicants who are willing to help pre-collegiate students in prep programs. Prospective students file a UC application, apply online for the Program and finalists will get to interview with alumni To find out more visit the Achievement Award Program at http://alumni.berkeley.edu/services/scholarships/achievement-award-program/how-apply.
Arkansas Scholarships for Actuarial Science Students
Are you interested in a career in casualty and actuarial science? If you want to break into this progressive field, you may qualify for a $2,000 award from the Casualty Actuaries of the Southeast Trust Scholarship Program. Students attending an Arkansas or certain other state colleges who are majoring in actuarial science are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Eligible students attend an approved United States or Canadian college, have top scholastic achievement, strong mathematical aptitude, interest in the casualty actuarial profession and outstanding communication skills. Applicants must have also sat for a minimum of one exam.
Your complete Arkansas scholarship application includes an essay, 2 recommendation letters and your official transcript. Visit download 2010 CAS Trust Scholarship Program Application (http://www.casact.org/academic/CAStrustscholarship2010.pdf) to get started right away. For questions or to get more info, contact the CAS Trust Scholarship Coordinator (mthurgood@casact.org), Casualty Actuarial Society, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 250, Arlington, VA 22203, Phone: (703) 276-3100.
Eligible students attend an approved United States or Canadian college, have top scholastic achievement, strong mathematical aptitude, interest in the casualty actuarial profession and outstanding communication skills. Applicants must have also sat for a minimum of one exam.
Your complete Arkansas scholarship application includes an essay, 2 recommendation letters and your official transcript. Visit download 2010 CAS Trust Scholarship Program Application (http://www.casact.org/academic/CAStrustscholarship2010.pdf) to get started right away. For questions or to get more info, contact the CAS Trust Scholarship Coordinator (mthurgood@casact.org), Casualty Actuarial Society, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 250, Arlington, VA 22203, Phone: (703) 276-3100.
Arkansas Scholarships for Journalism/Broadcasting Majors
Do you want to pursue a career in journalism or broadcasting? The Jim Elder Good Sport Fund awards $3,500 to a qualified Arkansas university junior or senior majoring in journalism/broadcasting. To find out more, visit Jim Elder Good Sport Fund at http://jimelder.org/?page_id=7 or contact Jim Elder Good Sport Fund, P.O. Box 444, Little Rock, AR 72203, (501) 766-6444, info@jimelder.org.
Arkansas Scholarships for Health Sciences Majors
Are you planning a career in the health sciences? The Florence Wood/Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association Scholarship awards $500 annually to a health sciences undergraduate or graduate student attending a college in Arkansas. Visit the American Occupational Therapy Foundation for info about the latest scholarships or address questions to Jeanne Cooper, AOTF Scholarship Program Coordinator, at email address Jcooper@aoft.org or phone (301) 652-6611, Extension 2550.
Arkansas Scholarships for Children of Deceased Service Members
Various scholarship amounts are awarded to students whose parents died in service to their community, state or nation. Recipients must be Arkansas students. The Arkansas Service Memorial Fund is based on leadership, academic merit and financial need. To obtain or send a scholarship applicaton,, mail to Arkansas Community Foundation, Attention: Arkansas Service Memorial Fund, 1400 W. Markham Street, Suite 206, Little Rock, AR 72201.
You can also download a scholarship application from the Arkansas Community Foundation at www.arcf.org which is submitted with a page describing your extracurricular activities and goals, your birth certificate, a current transcript, a letter verifying the circumstances of your parent's death and the death certificate. Visit the Arkansas Community Foundation at http://www.arcf.org/page12789.cfm for a frequently updated list of current scholarships.
You can also download a scholarship application from the Arkansas Community Foundation at www.arcf.org which is submitted with a page describing your extracurricular activities and goals, your birth certificate, a current transcript, a letter verifying the circumstances of your parent's death and the death certificate. Visit the Arkansas Community Foundation at http://www.arcf.org/page12789.cfm for a frequently updated list of current scholarships.
Arkansas Scholarships for Top Scholars with Financial Need
Are you a top scholar with a score of 19 or better on your ACT? Check out the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) Academic Challenge Scholarship. Graduating high school seniors who complete the pre-college core curriculum with the required GPA may get up to $2,500 annually toward the cost of higher education. For more details, visit the Arkansas Department of Higher Education Academic Challenge Scholarship at http://www.adhe.edu/divisions/financialaid/Pages/fa_programs.aspx.
Arkansas Scholarships for Outstanding Graduates
Do you a stellar student looking to attend an Arkansas college or university? A minimum of 75 of the best Arkansas students will receive money from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education Governor's Scholars Program. The program rewards top students for their efforts and encourages them to attend an Arkansas institution of higher learning. For additional information, check out Arkansas Department of Higher Education Governor's Scholars Program at ADHE at http://www.adhe.edu/divisions/financialaid/Pages/fa_programs.aspx.
Arkansas Scholarships for Dependents of Law Enforcement Officers
Are you considered a dependent of a law enforcement officer who was permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty? You may qualify for the Arkansas Law Enforcement Officers' (LEO) Dependents Scholarship. This eight semester scholarship can be used at any Arkansas state supported university, technical institute or university. Dependent children must be 23 years old or younger and spouses cannot be remarried. To get more info, visit The Arkansas Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) Dependents Scholarship at http://www.adhe.edu/divisions/financialaid/Pages/fa_leod.aspx.
American Legion Arizona Scholarships
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Arizona, offers Arizona scholarships to qualified students attending two or four year college. Free money is given through the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arizona Health Care Occupation Scholarships, American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arizona Wilma Hoyal-Maxine Chilton Memorial Scholarship, American Legion Auxiliary Department of Nurses' Scholarships. Contact 4701 North 19th Ave., Ste. 100, Phoenix, AZ 85015-3727, Phone (602)241-1080, Fax (602)604-9640 and email amlegauxaz@mcleodusa.net
Arizona Scholarships for Homeschoolers
If you were homeschooled, there is an Arizona scholarship for you. In 2000, the Arizona Families for Home Education (AFHE) formed the Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Committee (AHSC). Since then, over $50,000 was awarded to 39 top homeschool applicants. Visit Scholarship Opportunities at http://www.afhe.org/scholarships_opportunities.htm for further information and an application. If you have questions, email scholarships@afhe.org.
Arizona Scholarships for Excellence
The Arizona Scholarships for Excellence are offered at the University of Arizona. If you are an outstanding high school student, you can receive $2,000 to $14,000 with possibly a MacBook thanks to Arizona Scholarships for Excellence. All you needs is a completed UA Admission Application for Fall 2010 at https://admissions.arizona.edu/default.aspx to apply for these Arizona Scholarships for Excellence. Visit University of Arizona scholarships at https://financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarships/Default.aspx for more information about free money to attend this and other institutions of higher education. You can also call their OSFA at (520) 621-1858 or email askaid@email.arizona.edu.
Arizona Scholarships from ACSF
The Arizona College Scholarship Foundation (ACSF) at http://www.azcsf.org/scholar-programs/scholarship-eligibility.aspx gives scholars up to $6,000 annually to cover the cost of attending college. ACSF scholarship recipients also enjoy a network of support services such as group training and workplace and on-campus mentoring. Applications are distributed through ACSF partner organizations at spring info sessions and not ACSF itself. Students must be recommended by one of the ACSF partner organizations to be eligible to receive a scholarship for up to four years of college attendance. For more information about partners, contact Arizona College Scholarship Foundation, Attn: Education Department, 1430 E. Missouri Avenue, #B-205, Phoenix, Arizona 85014, phone (602) 636-1850, email info@azcsf.org.
Arizona Scholarships for Accounting Majors
Do you love numbers and want to pursue an accounting career? The Arizona CPA Foundation High School Scholarship can help you pay for the costs of higher education. In the 2010-2011 year, the Foundation will award a total of $25,000 in scholarships to students attending accounting programs at one of the four public Arizona universities. Accounting majors must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and follow other eligibility criteria. There are scholarships for high school students, university juniors and seniors, African Americans and future CPAs attending community colleges. For more information, visit Arizona CPA Foundation High School Scholarships at http://www.ascpa.com/Content/memberactivities/fei_scholarships.aspx.
Arizona Scholarships for Honor Students
Doesn't a tuition waiver sound wonderful? If you're an Arizona stellar student, it's a possibility through the Arizona Board of Regents High Honors Tuition Scholarship. Imagine going to college for free! This dream is a reality for qualified Arizona students for in-state tuition only. The waiver is valid for a year following high school graduation. This fixed scholarship is renewable for three more years based on university criteria. The dollar amount of the award is based on the tuition charged by the Arizona university you enroll in.
To qualify for an Arizona Board of Regents High Honors Tuition Scholarship you must complete all core competency classes with a grade of B or better, have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.5 and surpass standards on all 3 AIM tests by the end of your junior year in high school. For more information on how to apply, visit Arizona Board of Regents High Honors Tuition Scholarships at http://www.ade.state.az.us/asd/tuitionwaiver/parents-students.asp.
To qualify for an Arizona Board of Regents High Honors Tuition Scholarship you must complete all core competency classes with a grade of B or better, have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.5 and surpass standards on all 3 AIM tests by the end of your junior year in high school. For more information on how to apply, visit Arizona Board of Regents High Honors Tuition Scholarships at http://www.ade.state.az.us/asd/tuitionwaiver/parents-students.asp.
Sun-ny Arizona Scholarships
We already indicated Arizona is a sunny state. Did you know there are SunStudent College Scholarships for seniors graduating from high schools in Arizona? Phoenix Suns Charities offers ten $1,000 scholarships annually through SunStudent College Scholarship Program.
You must be an Arizona high school student with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better and evidence of community or charitable involvement. Applicants must compete a 300-word typed essays and include two recommendations with their application. One letter must be from a high school administrator or teacher. For more information visit Sun Student College Scholarships at http://www.nba.com/suns/community/community_info99.html or call Nikki Zarro at (602) 379-7767. Written requests for applications are made to Janell Ornelas, Phoenix Sun Charities, P.O. Box 1369
You must be an Arizona high school student with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better and evidence of community or charitable involvement. Applicants must compete a 300-word typed essays and include two recommendations with their application. One letter must be from a high school administrator or teacher. For more information visit Sun Student College Scholarships at http://www.nba.com/suns/community/community_info99.html or call Nikki Zarro at (602) 379-7767. Written requests for applications are made to Janell Ornelas, Phoenix Sun Charities, P.O. Box 1369
Arizona Scholarships for Business Women
Did you a women 20 or older who decided to enter the job market instead of finishing college? The Arizona Business & Professional Women's Foundation Scholarship is designed just for you. If you want to return to school to improve your employment possibilities, this scholarship gives you free money to attend an Arizona community college. Visit Arizona BPW Foundation at http://arizonabpwfoundation.com/scholarships.html for a complete list of scholarships with applications or write to Arizona BPW Foundation, PO Box 32596, Phoenix, AZ 85064.
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Alaska Scholarships for Top Scholars
Are you an Alaska high school student in the top ten percent of your graduating class? If you're in the top ten percent by the end of your junior year, check out the University of Alaska Scholars award. This scholarship is for Alaska residents who want to attend the University of Alaska. Successful applicants receive a cool $11,000 scholarship. Payouts are $1,375 per semester for up to eight semesters. You must be enrolled full-time at the University of Alaska with a GPA of at least 2.5 to receive the ongoing scholarship payments. For more information, visit University of Alaska Scholars Program at http://www.alaska.edu/scholars/overview/.
Native Alaska Scholarships
The CIRI Foundation awards up to $5,000 each year to undergraduate or graduate students who are Alaska residents. The CIRI foundation also offers a Eklutna, Inc. Scholarship and Grant program for eligible Alaska natives who are enrollees or decedents of enrollees of Eklutna, Inc. For more information including deadlines and application forms, visit the CIRI Foundation at http://www.thecirifoundation.org/.
Assorted Alaska Scholarships
Whether you are an Alaska resident or attending an Alaska school, there are an assortment of Alaska scholarships you might qualify for:
* Students studying geology and related subjects should consider the Alaska Geological Society Scholarship. The Alaska Geological Society awards different amounts to qualified students each spring. Past applicants or awardees are encouraged to apply again. The decision is based on individual merit. Visit www.alaskageology.org/scholarships.htm for details about current scholarships offered.
* Alaska residents and non-residents should review NACA scholarship offerings. NACA Foundation started in 1982 to develop and offer educational programs and services for university and college students, staff and others working in the student activities field. Examples of NACA scholarships include the Lori Rhett Memorial Scholarship, awarding $250 to $300 to an undergrad or grad attending Alaska or other state college. Visit the NACA scholarship page at www.naca.org/SCHOLARSHIPS/Pages/ScholarshipListings.aspx for Alaska scholarship listings with complete details.
* Graduates and undergraduates attending Alaska or other state colleges can receive $5,000 each year from the ARC of Washington Trust Fund Stipend Program at www.arcwa.org.
* Students studying geology and related subjects should consider the Alaska Geological Society Scholarship. The Alaska Geological Society awards different amounts to qualified students each spring. Past applicants or awardees are encouraged to apply again. The decision is based on individual merit. Visit www.alaskageology.org/scholarships.htm for details about current scholarships offered.
* Alaska residents and non-residents should review NACA scholarship offerings. NACA Foundation started in 1982 to develop and offer educational programs and services for university and college students, staff and others working in the student activities field. Examples of NACA scholarships include the Lori Rhett Memorial Scholarship, awarding $250 to $300 to an undergrad or grad attending Alaska or other state college. Visit the NACA scholarship page at www.naca.org/SCHOLARSHIPS/Pages/ScholarshipListings.aspx for Alaska scholarship listings with complete details.
* Graduates and undergraduates attending Alaska or other state colleges can receive $5,000 each year from the ARC of Washington Trust Fund Stipend Program at www.arcwa.org.
Alaska Scholarships for Workforce Shortages
Workforce shortages mean more qualified graduates are needed to fill available positions. Choosing such as career means you have a greater chance of being hired once you complete your higher education. The AlaskAdvantage Education Grant Program provided financial assistance to eligible Alaska students.
To apply for an AlaskAdvantage Education Grant, you must be an Alaska student attending a qualified postsecondary educational institution in Alaska. You must be enrolled in a qualified workforce shortage program and show academic excellence in preparing for college (such as outstanding ACT or SAT scores.)
To find out more, visit the The AlaskAdvantage Educational Grant Program at www.akadvantage.alaska.gov or call ACPE customer service at 1-800-441-2962.
To apply for an AlaskAdvantage Education Grant, you must be an Alaska student attending a qualified postsecondary educational institution in Alaska. You must be enrolled in a qualified workforce shortage program and show academic excellence in preparing for college (such as outstanding ACT or SAT scores.)
To find out more, visit the The AlaskAdvantage Educational Grant Program at www.akadvantage.alaska.gov or call ACPE customer service at 1-800-441-2962.
Alaska Scholarships for Military
If you a senior living in Anchorage, graduating high school and the daughter or son of an active duty or retired active duty military member check out the Elmendorf Officers' Spouses' Organization Scholarship. There may be free money waiting for you if you reside anywhere from Wasilla to Girdwood, even if your parents are divorced. Rank is not considered. To find out more, visit Elmendorf Officers' Spouses' Organization Scholarship at http://www.elmendorfoso.com/scholarships.htm.
GEAR UP for Alaska Scholarships
Are you an Alaska student ready to GEAR UP for an Alaska scholarship of up to $7,000 per year for up to four years? GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. The program was initiated in 1999. A scholarship fund was set up and is administered by ACPE (Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education).
GEAR UP includes 14 districts serving 62 schools with a poverty rate of at least 50 percent. Students must have participated in GEAR UP programs in grades 6, 7 and 8 to qualify for a scholarship. Students must also meet academic milestones set by their district to get GEAR UP money. Participating district in Alaska include:
* Alaska Gateway School District
* Aleutians East Borough School District
* Anchorage School District
* Craig City School District
* Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
* Juneau Borough School District
* Kashunamiut School District
* Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
* Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
* Kodiak Island Borough School District
* Lower Kuskokwim School District
* Lower Yukon School District
* Southeast Island School District
* St. Mary's School District
For more information about GEAR UP Alaska scholarships, contact ACPE at (907) 465-6776 or visit www.akadvantage.alaska.gov for additional details.
GEAR UP includes 14 districts serving 62 schools with a poverty rate of at least 50 percent. Students must have participated in GEAR UP programs in grades 6, 7 and 8 to qualify for a scholarship. Students must also meet academic milestones set by their district to get GEAR UP money. Participating district in Alaska include:
* Alaska Gateway School District
* Aleutians East Borough School District
* Anchorage School District
* Craig City School District
* Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
* Juneau Borough School District
* Kashunamiut School District
* Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
* Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
* Kodiak Island Borough School District
* Lower Kuskokwim School District
* Lower Yukon School District
* Southeast Island School District
* St. Mary's School District
For more information about GEAR UP Alaska scholarships, contact ACPE at (907) 465-6776 or visit www.akadvantage.alaska.gov for additional details.
Alabama Scholarships for Teachers, Survivors and Seniors
Are you a survivor, a senior or a tech teacher? There are Alabama scholarships just for you. Here are a few with specific criteria:
The Senior Adult Scholarship Program is a free tuition opportunity for people aged 60 and older. You must meet admission requirements and attend two-year postsecondary schools in Alabama. Just contact the financial aid office of your preferred college to get more information about going to school for free!
The Police Officer's and Firefighter's Survivor's Educational Assistance Program is a grant to cover tuition, books and fees for surviving dependents and spouses of Alabama firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty. For more info and application forms contact the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, P.O. Box 302000, Montgomery, AL 36130-2000, phone (334) 242-2273.
Full-time certified Alabama teachers may qualify for a Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers. This state grant covers tuition and fees for approved technology courses at certain Alabama universities or colleges. For information and an application, contact the Alabama Commissioner on Higher Education, P.O. Box 302000, Montgomery, AL 36130-2000, phone (334) 242-2273.
The Senior Adult Scholarship Program is a free tuition opportunity for people aged 60 and older. You must meet admission requirements and attend two-year postsecondary schools in Alabama. Just contact the financial aid office of your preferred college to get more information about going to school for free!
The Police Officer's and Firefighter's Survivor's Educational Assistance Program is a grant to cover tuition, books and fees for surviving dependents and spouses of Alabama firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty. For more info and application forms contact the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, P.O. Box 302000, Montgomery, AL 36130-2000, phone (334) 242-2273.
Full-time certified Alabama teachers may qualify for a Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers. This state grant covers tuition and fees for approved technology courses at certain Alabama universities or colleges. For information and an application, contact the Alabama Commissioner on Higher Education, P.O. Box 302000, Montgomery, AL 36130-2000, phone (334) 242-2273.
Alabama Scholarships for Top Performers
The Junior and Community College Athletic Scholarship Program is an award to cover all of part of the tuition and book costs to attend a public junior and community college in Alabama. These Alabama scholarships are based on your athletic ability and you must try-out. You do not have to establish financial need to qualify for this Alabama scholarship. For more information, contact the financial aid director or athletic director at your Alabama community or junior college of choice.
If you have artistic talent, consider the Junior and Community College Performing Arts Scholarship Program to cover your tuition costs at junior and community colleges in Alabama. You do not have to show financial need but must compete through auditions to earn these Alabama scholarships. Again, your best move is to contact the financial aid office at your community college of choice in Alabama.
The Two Year College Academic Scholarship Program gives you an ability to have your tuition paid at postsecondary educational institutions in Alabama based on your academic merit. Priority for these scholarships is given to Alabama residents. Applications are obtained from the financial aid office of your preferred junior or community college in Alabama.
If you have artistic talent, consider the Junior and Community College Performing Arts Scholarship Program to cover your tuition costs at junior and community colleges in Alabama. You do not have to show financial need but must compete through auditions to earn these Alabama scholarships. Again, your best move is to contact the financial aid office at your community college of choice in Alabama.
The Two Year College Academic Scholarship Program gives you an ability to have your tuition paid at postsecondary educational institutions in Alabama based on your academic merit. Priority for these scholarships is given to Alabama residents. Applications are obtained from the financial aid office of your preferred junior or community college in Alabama.
Alabama College Money For Military Members and Dependents
If you are a child or spouse of an eligible Alabama veterans, there might be money for tuition, fees and books waiting for you. The GI Dependents' Educational Benefit Program is for students attending Alabama public institutions of higher education. For more information or an application, call (334) 242-5077 or request a form from the Alabama State Department of Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 1509, Montgomery, AL 36102-1509.
If you are a student and active member in good standing of the National Guard, you might be entitled to money. The Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program pays $500 to $1,000 per term toward tuition, educational fees and books. Fund are limited and it is best to directly contact your Alabama National Guard unit to apply early.
If you are a student and active member in good standing of the National Guard, you might be entitled to money. The Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program pays $500 to $1,000 per term toward tuition, educational fees and books. Fund are limited and it is best to directly contact your Alabama National Guard unit to apply early.
Alabama Grants For Higher Education
Unlike loans, grants are free money you don't have to pay back. The Alabama Student Grant Program gives you an award of up to $1,200 each academic year if you attend an eligible independent Alabama university or college. Institutes of higher learning included in the Alabama Student Grant Program include Birmingham-Southern College, Concordia College, Faulkner University, Huntingdon College, Judson College, Miles College, Oakwood College, Samford University, Selma University, Southeastern Bible College, Southern Vocational College, Spring Hill College, Stillman College, and the University of Mobile. To get an application, contact your school of choice.
You could be entitled to college money if you are an Alabama resident and the son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a veteran of World War I, World War II, Korea or Vietnam. The American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Program is a grant for tuition, board expenses and other fees to attend a public postsecondary educational institution located in Alabama. To get an application, contact American Legion Department Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, 120 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, phone 334-262-1176. The deadline is April 1. Another option is the American Legion Scholarship Program at Department Adjutant, The American Legion, P. O. Box 1069, Montgomery, AL 36192, phone (334) 262-6638. The deadline for this one is also April 1.
You could be entitled to college money if you are an Alabama resident and the son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a veteran of World War I, World War II, Korea or Vietnam. The American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Program is a grant for tuition, board expenses and other fees to attend a public postsecondary educational institution located in Alabama. To get an application, contact American Legion Department Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, 120 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, phone 334-262-1176. The deadline is April 1. Another option is the American Legion Scholarship Program at Department Adjutant, The American Legion, P. O. Box 1069, Montgomery, AL 36192, phone (334) 262-6638. The deadline for this one is also April 1.
Alabama Scholarships For Students With Blind Parents
Alabama scholarships exist for dependent students with blind parents. The scholarship award pays for tuition and instructional fees at an Alabama state institution.
To qualify for the Alabama Scholarships for Dependents of Blind Parents (http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm), you must show the head of your family is blind. Applicants must also show their family income is insufficient to pay for higher education.
You must apply for Scholarships for Dependents of Blind Parents within two years after high school graduation. For an application, contact Debra Culver, Rehab Specialist, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, 2129 East South Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36116-2455, telephone 1-800-441-7607.
To qualify for the Alabama Scholarships for Dependents of Blind Parents (http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm), you must show the head of your family is blind. Applicants must also show their family income is insufficient to pay for higher education.
You must apply for Scholarships for Dependents of Blind Parents within two years after high school graduation. For an application, contact Debra Culver, Rehab Specialist, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, 2129 East South Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36116-2455, telephone 1-800-441-7607.
Alabama Student Assistance Program
Beside Alabama scholarships, there is an Alabama Student Assistance Program to help students in financial need. Take advantage of the only need-based student aid program in Alabama to pay for your higher education. To qualify, you must be an undergraduate student attending one of the eligible Alabama institutions of higher learning. With approximately 80 institutions participating in the Alabama student assistance program, there are plenty of options.
The Alabama Student Assistance Program offers a state/federal grant of anywhere from $300 to $2,500 each academic year to undergraduate students.
The Alabama Student Assistance Program offers a state/federal grant of anywhere from $300 to $2,500 each academic year to undergraduate students.
Alabama Scholarships for Engineering
Engineering is a lucrative career field with plenty of opportunities for graduates. If you want to major in engineering, there is an Alabama scholarship just for you.
Charles E. Alexander Transportation Engineering Scholarship (www.alsite.org/scholarship.html) is based on several criteria. To be considered for this award, you must:
* Enroll in a Civil Engineering course at an ABET accredited university in Alabama state;
* Be a junior or higher at the college;
* Show a strong commitment to transportation engineering;
* Show you financially need the Alabama scholarship to further your education;
* Get a recommendation from a faculty member or an ALSITE member or affiliate member; and
* You cannot be related to any Board Member of ALSITE Scholarships.
You need an official scholarship application and faculty or ALSITE recommendation to apply for the Charles E. Alexander Transportation Engineering Scholarship.
Charles E. Alexander Transportation Engineering Scholarship (www.alsite.org/scholarship.html) is based on several criteria. To be considered for this award, you must:
* Enroll in a Civil Engineering course at an ABET accredited university in Alabama state;
* Be a junior or higher at the college;
* Show a strong commitment to transportation engineering;
* Show you financially need the Alabama scholarship to further your education;
* Get a recommendation from a faculty member or an ALSITE member or affiliate member; and
* You cannot be related to any Board Member of ALSITE Scholarships.
You need an official scholarship application and faculty or ALSITE recommendation to apply for the Charles E. Alexander Transportation Engineering Scholarship.
The TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Scholarship Award for Young Computer Scientists in Africa 2011
Each year, TWAS-AAS Microsoft Award program offer researchscholarship funding for youngscientists in Africa whose research in computer science promises to have a positive impact in the developing world. Three winners will be selected from different countries on the continent of Africa. Each recipient will receive a € 7,000/Euro cash award generously contributed by Microsoft.
Microsoft Research, in partnership with TWAS and the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), has established the TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award for Young Scientists to recognize young scientistsworking and living in Africa whose research in computer science has had, or could have, a positive impact in the developing world.
Nature
Scholarship Worth
* Each winner receives EUR 7,000, of which EUR 2,000 may be spent at the recipient's discretion and EUR 5,000 shall be earmarked for further research. Each prize also carries a certificate bearing a citation highlighting the major contributions for which the prize is awarded.
* The prizes are presented to the recipients at a special ceremony held each year in Nairobi, Kenya, organized by TWAS and AAS.
Eligibility
* Nominees can be of any African nationality, but must have been resident and working in Africa for at least the two years immediately prior to their nomination. Example: For the 31 July 2011 nomination deadline, nominees should have been resident in Africa since at least 1 August 2009.
* Nominees must have received their most recent degree (Master's or Ph.D.) within the previous ten years.
* Employees of TWAS, AAS and Microsoft Research as well as employees of other industry research laboratories and anyone involved in the administration of this award, are not eligible.
Application Deadline:
31 July 2011.
Selection Process
The selection process will be administered by TWAS in collaboration with AAS. The assessment will be based on past achievements in the field, rather than future plans, with the exception that where two candidates are deemed to be equal, the strength of proposed research programmes may be considered to select a winner.
Contact Details
Inquiries should be addressed to:
TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award for Young Scientists
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11
I-34151 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39 040 2240-387
Fax: +39 040 2240-689
E-mail: prizes@twas.org
For further detail about how to apply for scholarship visit
http://twas.ictp.it/prog/prizes/twas-aas-microsoft-award
Microsoft Research, in partnership with TWAS and the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), has established the TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award for Young Scientists to recognize young scientistsworking and living in Africa whose research in computer science has had, or could have, a positive impact in the developing world.
Nature
Scholarship Worth
* Each winner receives EUR 7,000, of which EUR 2,000 may be spent at the recipient's discretion and EUR 5,000 shall be earmarked for further research. Each prize also carries a certificate bearing a citation highlighting the major contributions for which the prize is awarded.
* The prizes are presented to the recipients at a special ceremony held each year in Nairobi, Kenya, organized by TWAS and AAS.
Eligibility
* Nominees can be of any African nationality, but must have been resident and working in Africa for at least the two years immediately prior to their nomination. Example: For the 31 July 2011 nomination deadline, nominees should have been resident in Africa since at least 1 August 2009.
* Nominees must have received their most recent degree (Master's or Ph.D.) within the previous ten years.
* Employees of TWAS, AAS and Microsoft Research as well as employees of other industry research laboratories and anyone involved in the administration of this award, are not eligible.
Application Deadline:
31 July 2011.
Selection Process
The selection process will be administered by TWAS in collaboration with AAS. The assessment will be based on past achievements in the field, rather than future plans, with the exception that where two candidates are deemed to be equal, the strength of proposed research programmes may be considered to select a winner.
Contact Details
Inquiries should be addressed to:
TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award for Young Scientists
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11
I-34151 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39 040 2240-387
Fax: +39 040 2240-689
E-mail: prizes@twas.org
For further detail about how to apply for scholarship visit
http://twas.ictp.it/prog/prizes/twas-aas-microsoft-award
3x Ph.D. Fellowships (11-041) Leiden University Profile Area Asian Traditions and Modernities
3x Ph.D. Fellowships (11-041)
Faculty of Humanities
Institute for Area Studies
Leiden University Profile Area Asian Traditions and Modernities
3x PH.D. FELLOWSHIPS (38 hours a week)
vacancy number: 11-041
The Leiden Institute for Area Studies ( is committed to the integration of disciplinary and regional-historical perspectives. LIAS has as its aim the advancement of teaching and research of Area Studies at Leiden University and in the wider academic community. LIAS comprises the Schools of Asian Studies (SAS) and Middle Eastern Studies (SMES). Area specializations in SAS include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, South & Southeast Asian and Tibetan Studies. LIAS staff have disciplinary expertise across the humanities and the social sciences.
Starting September 2011 (or earlier if the candidate is available) LIAS has available four full-time (38 hrs), four-year Ph.D. positions in the University’s profile area “Asian Traditions and Modernities” (AMT) that is coordinated by Professors Frank Pieke, Jan-Michiel Otto, Patricia Spyer, and Nira Wickramasinghe.
Description of profile area
AMT is one of the 11five-year profile areas of Leiden University that transcend the boundaries between specialist fields. AMT is coordinated by the Faculty of Humanities and the Leiden Institute for Area Studies, but is fully interdisciplinary in focus. AMT’s aim is to raise the visibility and strength of Asian studies in the University, where “Asia” includes all of East, Central, South and Southeast Asia. AMT builds on the long history of Leiden University in research and teaching on Asian traditions especially in the fields of religious studies, anthropology, philology, law and literature to explore the debates, disagreements, disjunctures and conflicts that prevail in Asia in the modern age. The global prominence of East Asia and the rapidly developing economies of South and Southeast Asia render Asia a key case for the study of the fashioning of modernities in everyday life, state practices and the global arena. AMT focuses on five themes:
Asia in the international system looks at global Asia, where the emergence of India and China as regional hegemons is reconfiguring issues of security and conflict
Power and limits of the Asian state focuses on the transformation of and challenges posed to the state in Asia
Asian debates on history and modernity explores Asia’s role in shaping the meaning of rationalism, nationalism, secularism, equality, justice and rights
New and old diversities in Asia looks at how Asia’s new modernities are being forged from the meeting of peoples, cultures, life-styles and ideologies
Production and flow of modern Asian cultures encompasses the movement of practices, styles, objects, fashions, media and the like that have come to exemplify the modern in particular places
Doctoral (Ph.D.) Fellowships
Ph.D. fellows are expected to conduct research leading to a Ph.D. thesis on a topic, country or region, and discipline relevant to AMT. The three fellowships are open in terms of research topic, disciplinary orientation and supervision by one of more members of senior academic staff at Leiden University who specialize in the study of Asia. We urge applicants carefully to consider the issue of supervision and contact one or more members of academic staff in Leiden (including the four coordinators of AMT Pieke, Otto, Spyer, Wickramasinghe) before submitting their application.
Tasks
Conducting original research on a topic relevant to AMT
Writing of a Ph.D. dissertation
Submitting research results for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals
Presenting papers at (international) conferences
Designing and teaching of at least two undergraduate courses, normally one in the third and one in the fourth year of the appointment
Organizing and participating in seminars and conferences of the profile area
Requirements
A Masters or equivalent degree in a relevant field
Research knowledge of one or more Asian languages necessary for the project
Fluency in English (spoken and written)
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Conditions of employment
The position of Ph.D. fellow is temporary for maximally four years of full-time appointment, and with an initial nine-month probationary period.
The salary is determined in accordance with the current scales as set out in the collective labor agreement for the Dutch universities (CAO):
Ph.D. fellow: min. € 2.042,- max. € 2.612,- gross per month, with additional holiday and end-of-year bonuses
Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.
Information
For further information about the position please contact Professor Frank Pieke phone number +31-71-5272216, email f.n.pieke@hum.leidenuniv.nl. A full description of the profile area is available upon request.
Application
Applications have to be submitted in English and have to include:
cover letter stating your motivation for a position and proposed supervisory arrangement
research proposal of maximally 2,500 words
curriculum vitae
copies of your academic transcripts (or Dutch cijferlijst)
a writing sample (such as a part of the MA thesis) of maximally 8,000 words
three letters of reference
Please send your application electronically, indicating the vacancy number, before thedeadline of 1 April 2011 to: vacatureslias@hum.leidenuniv.nl
All application materials should be send in pdf format.
An interview may be part of the selection procedure.
publicatiedatum: 14-2-2011
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