Undergraduate Scholarship

McClare Family Trust Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:32:00.002-07:00

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P. O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org

Purpose of award: To provide funding to humanities students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African American college freshmen at a UNCF member college or university majoring in the humanities, with an interest in English literature. Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October 29.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Medicus Student Exchange 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:32:00.001-07:00

Swiss Benevolent Society of New York Scholarship Committee
500 Fifth Avenue, Room 1800 New York, NY 10110

Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http://www.swissbenevolentny.com

Purpose of award: To provide need and merit-based scholarships for students from Swiss-American backgrounds.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants or one of their parents must be a Swiss national. The Medicus grant for study in Switzerland is only open to U.S. residents and is a need-based award. Applicants must be college juniors or seniors or graduate-level students accepted to a Swiss university or the Federal Institute of Technology.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Medtronic Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:31:00.004-07:00

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org

Purpose of award: To support African American sophomores and juniors at UNCF member colleges and universities majoring in a science, engineering or medical field.
Eligibility requirements: Eligible majors include: engineering, pre-medicine, science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, biomedical research, medicine, physical sciences, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering and mechanical engineering. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.3 and demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.3
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Memorial Scholarships for American Indian Students 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:31:00.003-07:00

Center for Native American Studies Berger Scholarship Selection Committee P.O. Box 172340/2-179 Wilson Hall Bozeman, MT 59717-2340

Phone: 406-994-3881
Fax:
Email: zna7001@montana.edu
http://www.montana.edu/wwwnas/

Purpose of award: To promote academic excellence among American Indians.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be freshmen, transfer students from a tribally-controlled community college or graduate students who are enrolled members of a federally-recognized tribe or a member of the Little Shell Band of Chippewa Crees. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited high school or tribally-controlled community college.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 3.
How to apply: Applications are available online, by phone and by email.

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:31:00.001-07:00

National Security Agency (NSA)
9800 Savage Road, Suite 6779
Ft. George G. Meade. MD 20755-6779

Phone: 410-854-4725
Fax:
Email:
http://www.nsa.gov/careers/

Purpose of award: To recruit those with skills useful to the NSA. especially minority high school students.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be seniors at the time of application, be U.S. citizens. have a 3.0 GPA, have a minimum ACT score of25 or a minimum SAT score of 1600 and demonstrate leadership skills. Applicants must be planning to major in one of the following fields: computer science, electrical or computer engineering, languages, mathematics or intelligence analysis.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Tuition. fees, salary and summer employment.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: November 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

HSMAI Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:30:00.004-07:00

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300
McLean, VA 22102

Phone: 703-610-9024
Fax: 703-610-9005
Email: info@hsmai.org
http://www.hsmai.org

Purpose of award: To assist students pursuing a career in hospitality sales and marketing.
Eligibility requirements: For the $2,000 scholarships, applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a career in hospitality sales and marketing. For the $500 scholarships, applicants must be part-time associate's, bachelor's or graduate students pursuing a career in hospitality sales and marketing.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$2,000.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: May 3l.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

MESBEC Program 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:30:00.003-07:00

Catching the Dream
Attn.: Scholarship Affairs Office 8200 Mountain Road NE
Suite 203
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Phone: 505-262-2351
Fax:
Email: nscholarsh@aol.com
http://www.catchingthedream.org

Purpose of award: To provide scholarships to high-achieving American Indians in the fields of math, engineering, science, business, education and computers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be 114 or more degree American Indian, enrolled in a tribe and attend or plan to attend college full-time. Students must apply to all other sources of funding at the same time they apply for this scholarship. Selection is based on grades, SAT or ACT scores, work experience, leadership, clear goals, commitment to the American" Indian community and the potential to improve the lives of American Indian people.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15, April 15 and September 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Michael and Donna Griffith Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:30:00.001-07:00

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org

Purpose of award: To support African American college students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have unmet financial need that is verified by the college or university financial aid office. Applicants must be UNCF students and are encouraged to complete the UNCF General Scholarship application to be matched with scholarships for which they meet the criteria.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $1,000-$2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Michael Jackson Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:29:00.002-07:00

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org

Purpose of award: To assist students majoring in communications, English or performing arts.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African American students at a UNCF member college or university majoring in communications, English or performing arts. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Up to $4,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Mike and Stephanie Bozic Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:29:00.001-07:00

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
p. O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www. uncf.org

Purpose of award: To assist African American students with financial need.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must attend United Negro College Fund (UNCF) member colleges and universities, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have unmet financial need that is verified by the college or university financial aid office. UNCF students are encouraged to complete the UNCF General Scholarship application to be matched with scholarships for which they meet the criteria.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Minority Affairs Committee Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:28:00.001-07:00

American Institute of Chemical Engineers - (AIChE)
3 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Phone: 212-591-7634
Fax: 212-591-8890
Email: awards@aiche.org
http://www.aiche.org

Purpose of award: Recognizes outstanding achievements by a chemical engineering student who serves as a role model for minority students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be ethnic minorities, major in chemical engineering and be undergraduate or graduate students.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by telephone or written request.

Minority Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:27:00.002-07:00

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-lift.org

Purpose of award: To encourage minorities to enter the field of strength and conditioning.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic, Asian American or Native American students working toward a graduate degree related to strength and conditioning. Students must be NSCA members for one year before applying and be pursuing careers in strength and conditioning. Applications are evaluated based on grades, courses, experience, honors, recommendations and involvement in the community and with NSCA.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available with membership.

Minority Scholarship and Training Program 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:27:00.001-07:00

LinTV
8 Elm Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Phone: 203-784-8958
Fax:
Email: Gail.Brekke@lintv.com
http://www.lintv.com

Purpose of award: To help educate outstanding minority students who plan to enter the television broadcast field.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, major in journalism or a related broadcast field at an accredited university or college, be college sophomores, be U.S. citizens and of non-white origin.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $20,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Minority Scholarship Awards for College students 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:26:00.004-07:00

American Institute of Chemical Engineers - (AIChE) 3 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Phone: 212-591-7634
Fax: 212-591-8890
Email: awards@aiche.org
http://www.aiche.org

Purpose of award: To offer financial aid to minority students in chemical engineering.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be AIChE national student members, undergraduates in chemical engineering, and members of a minority group (i.e., African American, Hispanic, Native American or Alaskan Native) that is underrepresented in chemical engineering. Selection is based on academic record, participation in AIChE student and professional activities, career objectives and financial need.
Target applicant: College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: May 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by telephone or written request.

Minority Scholarship Awards for Incoming College Freshmen 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:26:00.003-07:00

American Institute of Chemical Engineers - (AIChE) 3 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Phone: 212-591-7634
Fax: 212-591-8890
Email: awards@aiche.org
http://www.aiche.org

Purpose of award: To offer financial aid to minority students in chemical engineering.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of a minority group (i.e. African American, Hispanic, Native American or Alaskan Native) that is underrepresented in chemical engineering. Applicants must also be high school graduates during the academic year of application and plan to enroll in a four-year college or university. Applicants are encouraged to major in science or engineering. Selection is also based on academic record, reason for choosing science or engineering, work or activities and financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: May 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by telephone or written request.

Minority Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:26:00.001-07:00

American Institute for Foreign Study AIFS College Division
River Plaza
9 W. Broad Street
Stamford, CT 06902

Phone: 800-727-2437
Fax:
Email: college.info@aifs.com
http://www.aifsabroad.com

Purpose of award: To help increase the participation of ethnic minority college students in study abroad programs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African-Americans, Asian -Americans, Native-Americans, Hispanic-Americans or Pacific Islanders who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at a U.S. institution. Applicants must also meet the admission requirements of the AIFS program selected, demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be involved in community or extra-curricular activities focused on multicultural or international issues.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Full tuition or $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15 and October 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Huntington Fellowships 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:25:00.002-07:00

Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 911 08

Phone: 626-405-2194
Fax: 626-449-5703
Email: cpowell@huntington.org
http://www.huntington.org

Purpose of award: To provide fellowships to doctoral students and recipients in British and American history, literature, art history and the history of science and medicine.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent or be doctoral candidates at the dissertation stage. Cover sheets, project descriptions, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation are required.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $10,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 15.
How to apply: Application materials are described online.

Mitsubishi Motors U.S.A. Foundation Leadership Awards 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:25:00.001-07:00

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org

Purpose of award: To support African American students at UNCF member schools who have leadership roles in their communities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have un met financial need that is verified by the college or university financial aid office. Students are encouraged to complete the UNCF General Scholarship application to be matched with scholarships for which they meet the criteria.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 39.
Deadline: October 29.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Morgan Stanley Scholarship/Internship 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:24:00.002-07:00

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org

Purpose of award: To help African American students attending United Negro College Fund (UNCF) member colleges and universities who are majoring in finance or banking.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have unmet financial need that is verified by the college or university financial aid office. Students are encouraged to complete the UNCF General Scholarship application to be matched with scholarships for which they meet the criteria. This program includes a summer internship. Funds may be used for tuition, room and board, books or to repay a federal student loan.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: Up to $10,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Multicultural Affairs Scholarship Program 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:24:00.001-07:00

Public Relations Student Society of America
33 Maiden Lane
11th Floor
New York, NY 10038

Phone: 212-460-1474
Fax: 212-995-0757
Email: prssa@prsa.org
http://www.prssa.org

Purpose of award: To assist minority communications majors
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be of African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry, be at least college juniors studying communications in an undergraduate program and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants are required to submit a typed, double-spaced essay no more than three pages in length about workplace diversity or a similar topic.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: April 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

NAACP/HBCU Scholarship Fund 2013-2014

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

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org

Purpose of award: To support incoming freshmen at HBCUs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be incoming African American freshmen at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Students must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

NAHJ Scholarships 2012-2014

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

National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarship Committee
1000 National Press Building Washington, DC 20045

Phone: 202-662-7145
Fax: 202-662-7144
Email: ntita@nahj.org
http://www.nahj.org

Purpose of award: To support Hispanic students who plan to enter the journalism field.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors, college undergraduate or graduate students majoring in print, photo, online or broadcast journalism.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Last Friday in January.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

NAHN Scholarship 2013-2014

2011-10-23T02:22:00.004-07:00

National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Attn.: Maria Castro, NAHN Awards and Scholarship Committee Chair
1501 Sixteenth Street NW Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 202-387-2477
Fax: 202-483-7183
Email: info@thehispanicnurses.org
http://www.thehispanicnurses.org

Purpose of award: To aid Hispanic nursing students who demonstrate the potential to make contributions to the nursing profession and who will act as positive role models for other nursing students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of the NAHN and be enrolled in a diploma, associate, baccalaureate, graduate or practical/vocational nursing program.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 14.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by mail.

NAJA Scholarship Fund 2013-2014

2011-10-23T02:22:00.003-07:00

Native American Journalists Association 555 Dakota Street
AI Neuharth Media Center Vermillion, SD 57069

Phone: 605-677-5282
Fax: 866-694-4262
Email: info@naja.com
http://www.naja.com

Purpose of award: To assist Native American students pursuing journalism degrees.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current members of NAJA.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

National AAJA General Scholarship Awards 2013-2014

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

Asian American Journalists Association
1182 Market Street
Suite 230
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone: 415-346-2051
Fax: 415-346-6343
Email: lilac@aaja.org
http://www.aaja.org

Purpose of award: Monetary assistance is awarded to students pursuing studies that lead to careers in print, broadcast or photo journalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the field of journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, scholastic ability and financial need. Applicants may be high school seniors, college students or graduate students.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship Program 2013-2014

2011-10-23T02:21:00.002-07:00

National Association of Black Accountants 7249-A Hanover Parkway
Greenbelt, MD 20770

Phone: 301-474-NABA
Fax: 301-474-3114
Email:
http://www.nabainc.org

Purpose of award: To support African Americans and other minorities in the accounting and finance professions.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be ethnic minorities currently enrolled as full-time undergraduates in accounting, finance or business or as graduate students in a Master's of Accountancy program. Applicants must also be NABA members and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $500-$6,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship Program 2013-2014

2011-10-23T02:21:00.001-07:00

National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship Program
8701-AAdeiphi Road
Adelphi, MD 20783

Phone: 301-445-7100
Fax: 301-445-7101
Email: warren@nabj.org
http://www.nabj.org

Purpose of award: To support African American students who are planning to pursue careers in journalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African American high school seniors, college students or graduate students who plan to pursue careers in journalism and who are journalism majors or in staff positions on the school newspaper or campus television, radio or website.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Huntington-British Academy Fellowships for Study in Great Britain 2013-2014

2011-10-23T02:20:00.004-07:00

Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108

Phone: 626-405-2194
Fax: 626-449-5703
Email: cpowell@huntington.org
http://www.huntington.org

Purpose of award: To offer scholars exchange fellowships to research British and American history, literature, art history and the history of science and medicine.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent. Applicants must submit cover sheets, project descriptions, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 15.
How to apply: There is no application form, and application materials are described online.

National Foster Parent Association Vocational/Job Training Scholarship 2013-2014

2011-10-23T02:20:00.003-07:00

National Foster Parent Association
7512 Stanich Avenue #6
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Phone: 800-557-5238
Fax: 253-853-4001
Email: Info@NFPAinc.org
http://www.nfpainc.org

Purpose of award: To support foster youth in furthering their education through technical or vocational programs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be foster children at least 17 years old planning to enroll in vocational, job training or correspondence courses, including the GED.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Leadership Grant 2013-2014

2011-10-23T02:20:00.001-07:00

Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA)
219 East Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

Phone: 202-547-5106
Fax: 202-546-8168
Email: scholarships@osia.org
http://www.osia.org

Purpose of award: To provide awards to college students of Italian descent.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate prograI1l at a four-year university and of Italian descent. Applicants must submit official transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation and an essay. Awards are given based on academic merit.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

National Scholarship 2013-2014

2011-10-23T02:19:00.002-07:00

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc.
1806 New Hampshire Avenue NW Washington, DC 20009-3298

Phone: 202-483-4206
Fax:
Email: info@nanbpwc.org
http://www.nanbpwc.org

Purpose of award: To award scholarships to aspiring business and professional college or university students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must submit a transcript, an application form, two letters of recommendation and an essay that is at least 300 words on "Why is education important to me?"
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Up to $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Native American Education Grant 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:19:00.001-07:00

Presbyterian Church (USA)
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: 888-728-7228 x5776
Fax:
Email: fcook@ctr.pcusa.org
http://www.pcusa.org

Purpose of award: To aid Alaska Natives and Native Americans pursuing full-time post-secondary education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are high school graduates or G.E.D. recipients and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must present proof of tribal membership, and preference will be given to members of the Presbyterian Church and students who have already completed at least one semester of work at an accredited post-secondary institution.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $200-$2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by phone request.

Native American Leadership Education Program 2012-2013

2011-10-23T02:18:00.002-07:00

Catching the Dream
Attn.: Scholarship Affairs Office 8200 Mountain Road NE
Suite 203
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Phone: 505-262-2351
Fax:
Email: nscholarsh@aol.com
http://www.catchingthedream.org

Purpose of award: To increase the number of American Indian teachers in American Indian schools.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be at least 1/4 degree American Indian, enrolled in a tribe and current paraprofessionals 10 an American Indian school who are attending or plan to attend college full-time studying education, counseling or school administration. Students are required to apply for all other sources of funding at the same time as applying for this scholarship. Scholarships are based on grades, ACT or SAT scores, work experience, leadership, commitment to the American Indian community, goals and potential to improve the lives of American Indian people.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15, April 15 and September 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Nelnet Scholarship 2013-2014

2011-10-23T02:18:00.001-07:00

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org

Purpose of award: To support African American students attending UNCF member schools.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFS~) ~d have unmet financial need that is verified by the college or university financial aid office. Students are encouraged to complete the UNCF General Scholarship application to be matched with scholarships for which they meet the criteria.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Newhouse Scholarship Program 2013-2014

2011-10-23T02:17:00.002-07:00

National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarship Committee
1000 National Press Building Washington, DC 20045

Phone: 202-662-7145
Fax: 202-662-7144
Email: ntita@nahj.org
http://www.nahj.org

Purpose of award: To support Hispanic students who plan to enter the journalism field.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current college sophomores. Recipients are required to intern at a Newhouse newspaper the summer following their junior year. The program provides a stipend to attend NAHJ's annual convention.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Last Friday in January.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

OCA/UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship 2013-2014

2011-10-23T02:17:00.001-07:00

Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA)
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 601
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 202-223-5500
Fax: 202-296-0540
Email: oca@ocanacl.org
http://www.ocanacl.org

Purpose of award: To support first generation Asian American students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Asian Pacific Americans who intend to begin college in the fall of the year of application and must demonstrate significant financial need. Applicants must also be the first in their family to attend college and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 12.
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.

Office Depot Scholarship 2013-2014

2011-10-23T02:16:00.004-07:00

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org

Purpose of award: To help African American students attending United Negro College Fund (UNCF) member colleges and universities who have performed service to the community.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have unmet financial need that is verified by the college or university financial aid office. Students are encouraged to complete the UNCF General Scholarship application to be matched with scholarships for which they meet the criteria. Applicants should submit two recommendation letters, a personal statement, a transcript, a resume and a small photo.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,000-$3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Parents without Partners International Scholarship Program 2012-2014

2011-10-23T02:16:00.003-07:00

Parents without Partners
1650 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 510 Boca Raton, FL 33432

Phone: 561-391-8833
Fax: 561-395-8557
Email:
http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org

Purpose of award: To aid children raised by single parents.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants should be the dependent children of Parents without Partners members and be no more than 25 years old. Students must be seniors applying to a college or trade school or current undergraduates.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $250-$500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available with membership in the organization.

IAFC Foundation Scholarship 2013-3014

2011-10-23T02:16:00.001-07:00

International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation 4025 Fair Ridge Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033-2868

Phone: 571-344-5410
Fax:
Email: iafcfoun@msn.com
http://www.iafcf.org

Purpose of award: To assist students in fire sciences or related academic programs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be active members with a minimum of three years volunteer work, two years paid work or a combination of paid and volunteer work of three years with a state, county, provincial, municipal, community, industrial or federal fire department who will use the scholarship at an accredited institution of higher education. Students must submit application forms, statements, a list of credits and a transcript. Preference is given to those demonstrating need, desire and initiative.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $4,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: August 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

PBS&J Achievement Scholarship 2013-2014

2011-10-23T02:15:00.001-07:00

Conference of Minority Transportation Officials
818 18th Street NW; Suite 850
Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 202-530-0551
Fax: 202-530-0617
Email: comto@comto.org
http://www.comto.org

Purpose of award: To support high school, undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing careers in transportation.
Eligibility requirements: High school and undergraduate students must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester. Undergraduate and graduate students must have majors related to transportation.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $4,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 4.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Illinois AMVETS Trade School Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:43:00.001-07:00

Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation
AMVETS Department of Illinois
2200 South Sixth Street
Springfield, IL 62703

Phone: 217-528-4713
Fax: 217-528-9896
Email: crystal@ilamvets.org
http://www.ilamvets.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to Illinois students who plan to attend a trade school.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be seniors at an Illinois high school who have been accepted into a trade school program. Students must submit a copy of their acceptance letter with the application form. Preference is given to students who are the children or grandchildren of veterans.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Illinois Incentive for Access (IIA) Program 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:42:00.004-07:00

Illinois Department of Public Health
535 W. Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL 62761

Phone: 217-782-4977
Fax: 217-782-3987
Email: dph.rnailus@illinois.gov
http://www.idph.state.il.us

Purpose of award: To aid Illinois students who have extreme financial need.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Illinois residents, be enrolled at least half-time as freshmen at a participating Illinois school and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of zero.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: As soon as possible after January 1.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Illinois Oratorical Contest 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:42:00.003-07:00

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Illinois P.O. Box 2910
Bloomington, IL 61702

Phone: 309-663-9366
Fax:
Email: webmaster@illegion.org
http://www.illegion.org/scholarship.html

Purpose of award: To enhance high school students' experience with and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. The contest will help develop students' leadership skills and civic appreciation, as well as the ability to deliver thoughtful, insightful orations regarding U.S. citizenship and its inherent responsibilities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,600.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February.
How to apply: Application information is available by contacting the local American Legion Post or Illinois Department Headquarters.

Incentive Grants 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:42:00.001-07:00

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation 10 E. Allen Street
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404

Phone: 888-253-4819
Fax: 802-654-3798
Email: info@vsac.org
http://www.vsac.org

Purpose of award: To assist Vermont students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Vermont residents who demonstrate financial need and plan to attend college full-time.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $8,700.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Independent Living Act (Foster Care Tuition Waiver) 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:41:00.002-07:00

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Phone: 800-858-1840
Fax: 405-225-9230
Email: studentinfo@osrhe.edu
http://www.okhighered.org

Purpose of award: To assist students who have been in foster care in obtaining higher education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be residents of Oklahoma who have graduated within the past three years from an accredited high school in or bordering Oklahoma or have received their GED. They must be 21 years of age or younger and have been in D HS custody for at least nine months between ages 16 and 18. They must be enrolled in a public institution or in certain programs at technology centers.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Tuition.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact by phone or email for more information on how to apply.

Mike Reynolds Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:41:00.001-07:00

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

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

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

Indiana Oratorical Contest 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:40:00.004-07:00

American Legion, Department of Indiana 777 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: 317-630-1300
Fax:
Email:
http://www.indlegion.org

Purpose of award: To enhance high school students' experience with and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. The contest will help develop students' leadership skills and civic appreciation, as well as the ability to deliver thoughtful, insightful orations regarding U.S. citizenship and its inherent responsibilities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $3,200.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 8.
How to apply: Application information is available from the local American Legion Post and online.

Instructional Grant 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:40:00.003-07:00

Ohio Board of Regents
State Grants and Scholarships Department P.O. Box 182452
Columbus, OH 43128

Phone: 888-833-1133
Fax: 614-752-5903
Email:
http://regents.ohio.gov

Purpose of award: To assist Ohio undergraduate students with financial need.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Ohio residents, full¬time undergraduate students and come from low or moderate income families.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to approximately $5,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October 1.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

lone M. Allen Music Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:40:00.001-07:00

Center for Scholarship Administration
Wachovia Accounts
4320-G Wade Hampton Boulevard Taylors, SC 29687

Phone: 866-608-0001
Fax:
Email: wachoviascholars@southbell.net
http://www.wachoviascholars.com

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to Western North Carolina students who are interested in music.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be residents of Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Polk, Swain or Transylvania County, North Carolina. They must possess musical talent and attend an accredited conservatory or other institution with a recognized music department. All applicants must be interviewed and present a performance.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Iowa Grants 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:39:00.002-07:00

Iowa College Student Aid Commission 200 10th Street, 4th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: 515-242-3344
Fax: 515-242-3388
Email: info@iowacollegeaid.org
http://www.iowacollegeaid.org

Purpose of award: To assist needy Iowa students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to enroll at least part-time in an undergraduate program at eligible Iowa colleges, universities and community colleges and be U.S. citizens. Selection is based on need, with priority given to the neediest applicants.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: As soon as possible after January 1.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Iowa Oratorical Contest 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:39:00.001-07:00

American Legion, Department of Iowa 720 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: 800-365-8387
Fax: 515-282-7583
Email: programs@ialegion.org
http://www.ialegion.org

Purpose of award: To enhance high school students' experience with and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. The contest will help develop students' leadership skills and civic appreciation, as well as the ability to deliver thoughtful, insightful orations regarding U.S. citizenship and its inherent responsibilities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $3,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 18.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Iowa Tuition Grants 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:38:00.004-07:00

Iowa College Student Aid Commission 200 10th Street, 4th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: 515-242-3344
Fax: 515-242-3388
Email: info@iowacollegeaid.org
http://www.iowacollegeaid.org

Purpose of award: To help students attend Iowa's independent colleges and universities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to enroll at least part-time in an eligible Iowa college or university and demonstrate financial need. Priority is given to the neediest applicants.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $4,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: July 1.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

J.A. Knowles Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:38:00.003-07:00

United Methodist Church
Office of Loans and Scholarships
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: 615-340-7344
Fax: 615-340-7367
Email: umscholar@gbhem.org
http://www.gbhem.org

Purpose of award: To support Texas Methodist college students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at any accredited college or graduate school in Texas and active members of the Methodist church in Texas for at least one year before applying for the scholarship. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online in January.

Jack F. Tolbert Memorial Student Grant Program 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:38:00.001-07:00

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

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

Purpose of award: To assist students who are attending or planning to attend a private career school.
Eligibility requirements: Students and their parents if they are dependents must be residents of Maryland. Applicants must also enroll at an approved private career school in the state for at least 18 hours per week.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Students apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and turning it in to the financial aid office of the career school they will attend.

James V. Day Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:37:00.002-07:00

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

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

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to the children or grandchildren of American Legion, Department of Maine members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of Maine and graduating high school seniors. They must be enrolled in an accredited college or vocational technical school and provide evidence of financial need. Applicants must demonstrate good character and a belief in the American way of life.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

James W. Colgan Loan 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:37:00.001-07:00

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts 1500 Main Street
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115

Phone: 413-732-2858
Fax: 413-733-8565
Email: scholar@communityfoundation.org
http://www.communityfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To provide interest-free educational loans for students who have lived in Massachusetts for the past five years.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Students should provide application forms, transcripts and Student Aid Reports. Recipients will begin repaying the loan three months after graduation, and no interest is charged as long as the monthly payments are made on time.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by phone.

Truman Scholar 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:36:00.004-07:00

Truman Scholarship Foundation 712 Jackson Place NW Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 202-395-4831
Fax: 202-395-6995
Email: office@truman.gov
http://www. truman.gov

Purpose of award: To provide college junior leaders who plan to pursue careers in government, non-profits, education or other public service with financial support for graduate study and leadership training.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be juniors, attending an accredited U.S. college or university and be nominated by the institution. Students may not apply directly. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals, complete an application and write a policy recommendation.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $30,000.
Number of awards: 70-75.
Deadline: February 7.
How to apply: See your school's Truman Faculty Representative or contact the foundation.

Minorities and Women Educational Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:36:00.003-07:00

Appraisal Institute
550 W. Van Buren Street Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60607

Phone: 312-335-4100
Fax: 312-335-4400
Email: wwoodburn@appraisalinstitute.org
http://www.appraisalinstitute.org

Purpose of award: To assist minority and women college students in pursuing degrees in real estate appraisal or related fields.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be women or American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asians, African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. Applicants must be full- or part-time students enrolled in real estate courses and working toward degrees, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Jerome B. Steinbach Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:36:00.001-07:00

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

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

Purpose of award: To assist Oregon undergraduate students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Oregon residents entering their sophomore year or higher in college and have a minimum 3.5 college GPA.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Joel Abromson Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:35:00.003-07:00

EqualityMaine
P.O. Box 1951
1 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor Portland, ME 04104

Phone: 207-761-3732
Fax: 207-761-3752
Email: info@equalitymaine.org
http://www.equalitymaine.org

Purpose of award: To promote equality for students regardless of their sexual orientation and gender expression through an essay contest.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Maine high school seniors, and they must be accepted to an institution of higher learning.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Students may apply by sending a cover letter, essay, two letters of recommendation and a copy of their college acceptance letter to EqualityMaine.

John and Abigail Adams Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:35:00.001-07:00

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

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

Purpose of award: To attract high-performing high school seniors to Massachusetts public institutions of higher education and to reward previous achievements.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be permanent residents of Massachusetts, score in the Advanced category in one category of the 10th grade MCAS test and in the Proficient or Advanced category in the other and have a combined MCAS score in the top 25 percent of their school district. Scholarship winners must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA for continued eligibility.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Full Tuition.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: No application is necessary, but students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

John M. Ross Foundation Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:34:00.004-07:00

Hawaii Department of Education (DOE)
900 Fort Street Mall
Suite 1300
Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: 808-566-5570
Fax:
Email: hern@hawaii.edu
http://doe.k12.hi.us

Purpose of award: To assist Hawaii resident students, with preference given to those with Big Island ancestry.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be residents of Hawaii and entering freshman or undergraduate students. Preference is given to applicants with roots on the Big Island who plan to remain on or return to it.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.

Joint Admissions Tuition Advantage Program Waiver 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:34:00.003-07:00

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

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

Purpose of award: To encourage community college graduates to enter into a four year program by awarding a tuition waiver equal to 33 percent of the resident tuition rate at a State college or participating university.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a State College or University and have completed an associate degree at a public community college within the prior calendar year as a participant in the Joint Admissions Program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Up to 33 percent of state tuition.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact the financial aid office at the institution attending or planning to attend for application forms and deadlines.

Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:34:00.001-07:00

Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
1940 N. Monroe Street
Suite 70
Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759

Phone: 888-827-2004
Fax: 850-245-9667
Email: osfa@fldoe.org
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Purpose of award: To help Florida students in need who are of Hispanic origin.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have been born in or have a natural parent who was born in either Mexico or Spain, or a Hispanic country of the Caribbean, Central or South America, regardless of race. Students must plan to attend Florida public or eligible private institutions as undergraduate or graduate students, but graduating high school seniors get preference.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applicants must submit the initial student Florida Financial Aid Application by April 1 and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 15.

udge William F. Cooper Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:33:00.002-07:00

Center for Scholarship Administration
Wachovia Accounts
4320-G Wade Hampton Boulevard Taylors, SC 29687

Phone: 866-608-0001
Fax:
Email: wachoviascholars@southbell.net
http://www.wachoviascholars.com

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to female students from Georgia who plan to attend college in South Carolina.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors who have financial need. Students must have an acceptable GPA and plan to study in any field except law, theology or medicine. Nursing is acceptable.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Kansas Comprehensive Grants 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:33:00.001-07:00

Kansas Board of Regents
Curtis State Office Building
Suite 520
1000 SW Jackson Street Topeka, KS 66612

Phone: 785-296-3421
Fax: 785-296-0983
Email: dlindeman@ksbor.org
http://www.kansasregents.org

Purpose of award: To help needy Kansas students attend Kansas colleges and universities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an eligible Kansas institution. Selection is based on financial need.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $100-$3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Kansas Oratorical Contest 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:32:00.004-07:00

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

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

Purpose of award: To enhance high school students' experience with and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. The contest will help develop students' leadership skills and civic appreciation, as well as the ability to deliver thoughtful, insightful orations regarding U.S. citizenship and its inherent responsibilities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $150-$1,500.
Number of awards: 4+local scholarships.
Deadline: January 15.
How to apply: Applications are available from schools and local American Legion Posts.

Karen B. Lewis Career Education Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:32:00.003-07:00

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

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

Purpose of award: To support female students who are enrolled in technical schools or career training programs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be accepted into an accredited training program in the state of Virginia. Students must complete their course of study within two years. Applicants must show financial need and have concrete plans to use their training for advancement in business, industry or trade occupations.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Minority Scholarship Program 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:32:00.001-07:00

Fredrikson and Byron, P.A.
200 S. Sixth Street
Suite 4000
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1425

Phone: 612-492-7000
Fax: 612-492-7077
Email: market@fredlaw.com
http://www.fredlaw.com

Purpose of award: To provide opportunities for law students from diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility requirements: In addition to the financial award, scholarship winners are also invited to serve as summer associates at the firm.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Kentucky Tuition Grant 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:31:00.003-07:00

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

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

Purpose of award: To provide grants to Kentucky residents to attend the Commonwealth's independent colleges.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time students enrolled at eligible private institutions. Students must not be enrolled in divinity, theology or religious education degree programs. This is a need-based program.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $200-$2,600.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Kimber Richter Family Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:31:00.001-07:00

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts 1500 Main Street
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115

Phone: 413-732-2858
Fax: 413-733-8565
Email: scholar@communityfoundation.org
http://www.communityfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To help students of the Baha'i faith from western Massachusetts.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must attend a U.S. college or university part-time or full-time. Application forms, transcripts and Student Aid Reports are required. Selection is based on financial need and academic merit.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by phone.

Kittle M. Fairey Educational Fund Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:30:00.004-07:00

Kittie M. Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship Program 4320-G Wade Hampton Boulevard
Taylors, SC 29687

Phone: 866-608-0001
Fax:
Email: sandralee41@bellsouth.net
http://www.scholarshipprograms.org

Purpose of award: To help South Carolina high school seniors who want to attend colleges or universities in the state.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum combined SAT score of900 who plan to be full-time students pursuing a bachelor's of arts or bachelor's of science degree. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need, and the applicants' parents' adjusted gross income must not exceed $40,000. A transcript, recommendation letter, essay and parents' tax documents are required. Employees of Wachovia Bank are not eligible.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Lapiz Family Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:30:00.003-07:00

Asian Pacific Fund
225 Bush Street
Suite 590
San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone: 415-433-6859
Fax:
Email: scholarship@asianpacificfund.org
http://www.asianpacificfund.org

Purpose of award: To support students from farm working backgrounds who attend the University of California.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at University of California (preference given to students at UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz), be farm workers or the children of farm or migrant workers and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The award is based on merit and financial need. Applicants should submit applications, transcripts, essays, resumes and Student Aid Reports.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Last Dollar Grant 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:30:00.001-07:00

CollegeBound Foundation
Scholarship, Research and Retention Services 300 Water Street
Suite 300
Baltimore, MD 21202

Phone: 410-783-2905
Fax: 410-727-5786
Email: info@collegeboundfoundation.org
http://www.collegeboundfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To help Baltimore City public high school graduates who will attend Maryland colleges.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be new graduates of Baltimore City public high schools, have family income of no more than $75,000 per year and contribute at least 15 percent of their college costs through self-help. Students must attend Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Frostburg State University, Morgan State University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Towson University, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Eastern Shore or Villa Julie College. Applicants must also attend the Transition to College Workshop and the Annual Scholars' Luncheon and other program events scheduled throughout the year. The Student Aid Report, college acceptance letters, financial aid award letter and transcript are required. The grant is given to students whose Expected Family Contribution and financial aid package are less than the cost to attend college. The award is renewable up to five years.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 19.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Lee Jackson Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:29:00.004-07:00

Lee-Jackson Foundation
P.O. Box 8121
Charlottesville, VA 22906

Phone: 434-977-1861
Fax:
Email:
http://www.lee-jackson.org

Purpose of award: To honor the memories of Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson and provide scholarships to Virginia students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be juniors, seniors or the equivalent in a Virginia public high school, private high school or homeschooling program and be residents of Virginia who plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. as full-time students. Financial need is not a basis for selection. Applicants must write an essay that demonstrates an appreciation for the character and virtues of Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$10,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Legislative Endowment Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:29:00.003-07:00

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

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

Purpose of award: To support New Mexico undergraduate students with financial need attend postsecondary institutions in New Mexico.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate students who are New Mexico residents and attending public postsecondary institutions at least half-time in the state. Preference is given to adult students and transfer students from two-year New Mexico public postsecondary institutions to four-year institutions.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact your financial aid office and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Legislative Essay Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:29:00.001-07:00

Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building, 5th Floor
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

Phone: 800-292-7935
Fax: 302-577-6765
Email: dhec@doe.k12.de.us
http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/

Purpose of award: To reward Delaware high school seniors who submit winning essays.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be seniors in public or private schools or in home school programs who plan to enroll full-time at nonprofit, regionally accredited colleges. Applicants should submit essays on a topic listed on the website.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: November 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Legislative for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship Program 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:28:00.000-07:00

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

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

Purpose of award: Monetary assistance is provided to South Carolina resident students pursuing higher education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must graduate from a high school in South Carolina or outside of South Carolina if parent is a legal resident of South Carolina, attend an eligible South Carolina public or private college full-time and be a resident of South Carolina. Entering freshmen must meet two of the following: have a minimum 3.0 GPA, a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24 or graduate in the top 30 percent of their class.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $4,700.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Your college will determine your eligibility based on your high school transcript. There is no application form.

Legislative Lottery Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:27:00.002-07:00

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

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

Purpose of award: To support graduating New Mexico high school seniors with financial need.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in New Mexico, enroll full-time at an eligible New Mexico public college or university and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA during the first college semester.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to full tuition.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact your financial aid office.

MLA/NLM Spectrum Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-20T17:27:00.001-07:00

Medical Library Association
65 East Wacker Place
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7246

Phone: 800-545-2433 x4276
Fax: 312-419-8950
Email: spectrum@ala.org
http://www.mlanet.org

Purpose of award: To aid minority students in becoming health sciences information professionals.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander students attending accredited library schools who are studying fields relevant to library science and who plan to enter the health sciences information field.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

AWM Biographies Contest 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:36:00.004-07:00

Association for Women in Mathematics 4114 Computer and Space Sciences Building University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Phone: 301-405-7892
Fax: 301-314-9074
Email: awm@math.umd.edu
http://www.awm-math.org

Purpose of award: To increase awareness of women's contributions to the mathematical sciences.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must interview a woman working in a mathematical career and write an essay based on the interview. Applicants may be from the sixth grade to graduate students.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October 29.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Bachelor's Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:36:00.003-07:00

Oncology Nursing Society
ONS Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275

Phone: 412-921-7373
Fax:
Email:
http://www.ons.org

Purpose of award: To improve oncology nursing by assisting RNs in furthering their education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a current license to practice as an RN, demonstrate an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing or be currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing degree program in a school of nursing recognized by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by email request.

Baroid Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:36:00.001-07:00

American Ground Water Trust 16 Centre Street
Concord, NH 03301

Phone: 603-228-5444
Fax: 603-228-6557
Email:
http://www.agwt.org

Purpose of award: To support high school seniors intending to pursue a career in a ground water-related field.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors entering an accredited four-year college or university and intending to pursue a career in a ground water-related field.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Up to $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence In Education Program 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:35:00.002-07:00

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
6225 Brandon Avenue, Suite 315 Springfield, VA 22150

Phone: 703-756-6012
Fax: 703-756-6015
Email: goldwater@act.org
http://www.act.org/goldwaterl

Purpose of award: To assist college students who pursue studies that lead to careers as scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time college sophomores or juniors, U.S. citizens or resident aliens, have a minimum "B" GPA and be in the upper fourth of their class. Award must be used during the junior or senior year of college. Selection is based on potential and intent to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $7,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Institutions nominate college sophomores or juniors. Applicants may not apply directly to the foundation.

Constance Eberhardt Memorial Award, AIMS Graz Experience Scholarship and Banff Center School of Fine Arts Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:35:00.001-07:00

National Opera Association
Vocal Competition
P.O. Box 60869
Canyon, TX 60869

Phone: 806-651-2857
Fax:
Email: rhansen@mail.wtamu.edu
http://www.noa.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial support for young opera singers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, or the equivalent, be between the ages of 18 and 24 and applicants' teachers must be members of the National Opera Association. Selection is based on a recording of two arias for preliminary hearings and a live audition of four arias for the final judging.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $250-$1,000.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: October 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Battery Division Student Research Award 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:34:00.002-07:00

Electrochemical Society
65 S. Main Street, Building D Pennington, NJ 08534-2839

Phone: 609-737-1902
Fax: 609-737-2743
Email: awards@electrochem.org
http://www.electrochem.org

Purpose of award: To recognize young engineers and scientists in the field of electrochemical power sources.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a college or university and must submit transcripts, an outline of the proposed research project, a description of how die project is related to the field of electrochemical power sources, a record of achievements in industrial work and a letter of recommendation from the research supervisor. Awards are based on academic performance, past research, proposed research and the recommendation.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Application materials are described online.

Behavioral Sciences Student Fellowship 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:34:00.001-07:00

Epilepsy Foundation
8301 Professional Place
Landover, MD 20785

Phone: 800-332-1000
Fax:
Email: researchwebsupport@efa.org
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To encourage students to pursue careers in epilepsy research or practice settings.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students in the behavioral sciences, have an epilepsy-related study, have a qualified mentor who can supervise the project and have an interest in careers in epilepsy research or practice settings. The project must be in the U.S. and should not be for dissertation research. The award is based on the quality of the project, relevance to epilepsy, interest in epilepsy, and the quality of the proposed lab or facility. Applicants must submit three recommendation letters, statement of intent, biographical sketch and research plan.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Application materials are described online.

Ben Everson Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:33:00.004-07:00

American Ground Water Trust
16 Centre Street
Concord, NH 03301

Phone: 603-228-5444
Fax: 603-228-6557
Email:
http://www.agwt.org

Purpose of award: To provide scholarships to high school seniors pursuing a career in a ground water-related field.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors entering a four-year accredited institution and intending to pursue a career in a ground water-related field.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Benjamin Willard Niebel Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:33:00.003-07:00

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

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

Purpose of award: To award students majoring in industrial engineering.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a college in the United States, Canada or Mexico with an accredited industrial engineering program, major in industrial engineering and be active members. Students may not apply directly for this scholarship and must be nominated. The award is based on academic ability, character, leadership, potential service to the industrial engineering profession and financial need.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.4
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Nomination forms are available online.

Black and Veatch Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:33:00.001-07:00

Black and Veatch
11401 Lamar Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66211

Phone: 913-458-2000
Fax: 913-458-2934
Email:
http://www.bv.com

Purpose of award: To assist students at select universities, technical schools and engineering colleges.
Eligibility requirements: Black and Veatch is an engineering, consulting and construction company that specializes in infrastructure development in energy, water, information and government markets. For information on eligibility, please contact the endowment or financial aid office at your university, engineering college or technical school.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact the financial aid office for application information.

BSN Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:32:00.003-07:00

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 4700 W. Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60025

Phone: 800-229-7530
Fax: 888-458-0456
Email: gelliott@connect2amc.com
http://www.rehabnurse.org

Purpose of award: To help nurses pursuing a bachelor's of science in nursing.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of and involved in ARN, enrolled in a bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN) program, have completed at least one course, be currently practicing rehabilitation nursing and have a minimum of two years' experience in rehabilitation nursing. Applications, transcripts, a summary of professional and educational goals and achievements and two recommendation letters are required. Applications should be submitted by fax or email.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Bud Glover Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:32:00.001-07:00

Aircraft Electronics Association
4217 South Hocker
Independence, MO 64055

Phone: 816-373-6565
Fax: 816-478-3100
Email: info@aea.net
http://www.aea.net

Purpose of award: To support students who wish to pursue a career in avionics and aircraft repair.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who plan to or are attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft repair program.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the organization for more information.

C.B. Gambrell Undergraduate Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:31:00.002-07:00

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

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

Purpose of award: To help undergraduate industrial engineering students from the U.S.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students who have completed their freshman year in an accredited industrial engineering program, major in industrial engineering and be active members. Students may not apply directly for this scholarship and must be nominated. The award is based on academic ability, character, leadership, potential service to the industrial engineering profession and financial need.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.4
Amount: $600.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Nomination forms are available online.

Campus Safety Health And Environmental Management Association Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:31:00.001-07:00

National Safety Council
Scholarship Committee
CSHEMA Division, National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, IL 60143

Phone: 630-775-2227
Fax: 630-285-1315
Email: info@nsc.org
http://www.nsc.org

Purpose of award: To encourage the study of safety.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students with at least one year left in their degree program. Applicants must also write an essay about health, safety or environmental issues relevant to the university or college campus.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:30:00.004-07:00

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 1776 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 202-628-1776
Fax:
Email:
http://www.dar.org

Purpose of award: To support students who are studying to become nurses
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and attend a school of nursing.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 15 and August 15.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.

Corporate Leadership Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:30:00.003-07:00

Gravure Education Foundation
1200-A Scottsville Road
Rochester, NY 14624

Phone: 315-589-8879
Fax: 585-436-7689
Email: Iwshatch@gaa.org
http://www.gaa.org

Purpose of award: To provide scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in printing or graphic arts
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a GEF Learning Resource Center at Arizona State University, California Polytechnic State University, Clemson University, Murray State, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin - Stout or Western Michigan University. Students must major in printing, graphic arts or graphic communications and be a sophomore, junior or senior at the time the scholarship is awarded.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 6.
Deadline: May 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:30:00.001-07:00

American Nursery and Landscape Association
Horticultural Research Institute
1000 Vermont Avenue NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005

Phone: 202-789-5980 x3014
Fax: 202-789-1893
Email: tjodon@anla.org
http://www.anla.org

Purpose of award: To provide scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students who plan to pursue careers in horticulture.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a landscaping or horticultural program at a two- or four-year accredited institution and be residents of Maryland, Virginia or West Virginia.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.7
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Charlotte Woods Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:29:00.004-07:00

Transportation Clubs International Scholarships
Attn.: Bill Blair
Zimmer Worldwide Logistics 15710 JFK Boulevard Houston, TX 77032

Phone: 877-858-8627
Fax:
Email: bblair@zimmerworldwide.com
http//www.transportationclubsinternational.com

Purpose of award: To support students who want to enter the transportation industry.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning in a vocational or degree program in the fields of transportation logistics or traffic management and must be TCI members or dependents of members. The awards are based upon scholastic ability, potential, professional interest and character. Financial need is also considered.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Clinical Research Pre-Doctoral Fellowship 2012-2013

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American Nurses Association (ANA)
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400
Attn.: Janet Jackson, Program Manager Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492

Phone: 301-628-5247
Fax: 301-628-5349
Email:
http://www.nursingworld.org

Purpose of award: To provide stipends and tuition assistance to nurses studying minority psychiatric-mental health and substance abuse.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of the ANA, have their master's degree and plan to pursue doctoral degrees. Fellowships may last from three to five years.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications available online.

Collegiate Inventors Competition 2012-2013

2011-10-17T20:29:00.001-07:00

National Inventors Hall of Fame
221 S. Broadway
Akron, OH 44308

Phone: 330-849-6887
Fax:
Email: collegiate@invent.org
http://www.invent.org

Purpose of award: To encourage college students in science, engineering, mathematics, technology and creative invention and to stimulate interest in technology and economic leadership.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have been full-time college or university students during part of the 12-month period prior to the entry date. Up to four students may work as a team, and at least one student must meet the full-time criteria. Judging is based on originality and inventiveness, as well as the invention's potential value to society.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000-$50,000.
Number of awards: 6.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.