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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