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eScholarships Monthly!
April 2012 Houston
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American Fire Sprinkler Association Contest
REQUIREMENTS
CONTACT INFO:
DUE
04/05/2012
Applicants must read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" about automatic Enter online at: www.afsascholarship.org fire sprinklers and take a ten-question multiple-choice test. Applications will only be accepted online. For high school Seniors. Amount: $2,000
Houston Farm Ranch Scholarship
Graduating high school Senior in Harris County, Texas. Must be planning to attend an accredited college or university in Texas. Must have been member of FFA, FCCLA, or 4- H for at least two years and have participated in the Harris County Fair for two years. Minimum 1350 SAT/ 19 ACT. Amount: $1,000
HOUSTON FARM & RANCH 1 Abercrombie Drive Houston, Texas 77084 281-463-6650 www.hfrc.org/rips.htm
04/05/2012
Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston Scholarship
For graduating HS seniors and college students majoring or minoring in the Humanities or Social Sciences related to the Hispanic Culture. GPA of 3.0 or higher. Amount: $500
Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston 3315 Sul Ross Houston, TX 77098 713-528- 1492 institute@ihch.org Lebanese American Heritage Club 4337 Maple Road Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 846-8480 info@lahc.org www.lahc.org APAHA SCHOLARSHIP FUND c/o Dr. Daniel Louie 3864 Gramerey Street Houston, Texas 77025 713-254-6986 ddlouie@swbell.net www.apaha.org
04/05/2012
Arab American Scholarship Foundation Program of the Lebanese American Heritage Club
Must be of Arab descent. For Senior High School Students, Undergraduate Students and Graduate Students. Amount: $1,000
04/06/2012
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association Scholarship
Applicants must be of Asian Pacific descent; be a graduating high school senior; pursuing education beyond the high school level; have primary residence in the greater Houston area; and have a commitment to increasing the knowledge about Asian Pacific Americans and helping the APA COMMUNITY. Amount: $1,000
04/06/2012
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists - Leonard C. Ball and James H. Bell Scholarship
Available to students entering or currently enrolled in a college or CBTU National Office university. Essay required. Must be sponsored by a CBTU P. O. Box 66268 member. Washington, DC 20035 cbtu1@hotmail.com Amount: $2,000 202-778-3318 www.cbtu.org Female, High School Seniors. Minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Must be a resident of the state of Texas. Amount: Not listed DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2414 E. HWY 80 SUITE 302 MESQUITE, TEXAS 75150 amoses@diamondsntherough.org
04/06/2012
Diamonds In The Rough Ministry Scholarship
04/06/2012
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Heinz Ketchup Creativity Contest
REQUIREMENTS
For students in grades 1 - 12. A contest for young artists, in which winners' original designs will be on single-serving Heinz Ketchup packets. Amount: $1,000
CONTACT INFO:
For more information, see website at: www.ketchupcreativity.com
DUE
04/06/2012
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union
Must be a PrimeWay MyFunds member. Fort Bend, Harris or Washington County, TX resident. 3.0 GPA. Amount: $1,000 -$2,500
PrimeWay FCU PO Box 53088 Houston, TX 77052-3088 (713) 799-6200 or (800) 554-5690 www.primewayfcu.com/accounts-investments/youthaccounts/Scholarships.aspx For more information, see website at: www.nscs.org/scholarships/emerging-scholars-award/
04/06/2012
National Society of Collegiate Scholars - Emerging Scholars Award
For high achieving high school Seniors. 3.5 or higher GPA. 25 ACT or 1780 - SAT. Amount: $1,000
04/08/2012
Adecco Engineering and Technical Future Engineers High school Senior planning to pursue a degree in engineering. 3.0 GPA. Scholarship Amount: $5,000 American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Scholarship 3.0 GPA, and have been accepted into an accredited 2-4 year college pursuing travel or hospitality field. Amount: Varies Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education The Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education provides interest free loans to students in need of financial assistance. This is not a scholarship. Amount: Varies
For more information, see website at: www.scholarshipprograms.org/adeng/index.php
04/09/2012
Tourism Cares Scholarship Department 275 Turnpike St., Suite 307 Canton, MA 02021, USA E-mail: scholarships@tourismcares.org www.tourismcares.org/student-resources Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education c/o Private Foundation Services, Inc. 4265 San Felipe, Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77027-2913 pfs@privatefoundationservices.com www.evaleeschwarztrust.org Financial Service Centers of America National Headquarters 1730 M Street, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 TEL: 202.419.1843 info@fisca.org www.fisca.org (click on "Community Outreach")
04/09/2012
04/09/2012
Financial Service Centers of America, Inc. National Scholarship Program
Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Financial need and academic achievement also required. Must live in area serviced by FISCA. Amount: $2,000
04/09/2012
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School Nutrition Association Scholarships
REQUIREMENTS
Various scholarships offered for School Nutrition Association members and their dependents. Requirements vary with scholarship - some require a major in school food service related field. Amount: Up to $2,500
CONTACT INFO:
School Nutrition Foundation 120 Waterfront Street, Suite 300 National Harbor, MD 20745 (800) 877-8822 scholarships@schoolnutrition.org www.schoolnutrition.org (click on "Foundation") Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund P. O. Box 212 Warrenton, VA 20188 (202) 434-1300 info@afacwa.org www.afanet.org Tracee Buffaloe-Price 2405 Terrace Victoria, Texas 77901 TraceeBuffaloe@yahoo.com 281-748-2399 www.redbrangus.org
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04/09/2012
Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship
For dependents of AFA members. Top 15% of class. Have, or expect to have, excellent SAT or ACT scores. Show financial need. Amount: Up to $5,000
04/10/2012
International Red Brangus Breeders Association (IRBBA)
Applicant and/or family must be members of IRBBA, IBBA or IJBBA with minimum 2.50 GPA. Amount Not listed
04/12/2012
Kosciuszko Foundation Summer Study Abroad Program
For high school graduates who wish to study abroad for the summer and will be 18 years old by the first day of their chosen program, undergraduate and graduate students; and adults who have an interest in studying Polish. Previous knowledge of the Polish language is not required. Amount: Not listed
For more information, see website at: 04/12/2012 www.thekf.org/programs/summer/study/admission_infor mation/
DoSomething.org Six Flags Friends Scholarship
Multiple opportunities on the website. Amount: Varies
For more information, see website at: www.dosomething.org/grants/sixflags/scholarships
04/13/2012
InVEST Scholarship Program
Must be participating in a high school InVEST class and pursuing InVEST Scholarship Contest a career in insurance, risk management, actuarial science or Attn: Jennifer Robinson business. 127 S. Peyton Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Amount: $500 - $2,000 1.800.221.7917 http://invest.iiaba.net/default.aspx For high school seniors of Italian descent in the greater Houston Italian Cultural Community Center of Houston area; based on need and merit 1101 Milford Houston, Texas77006 Amount: $1,000, renewable annually with 12 hours and 3.0 gpa Phone: 713-524-4222 Fax: 713-524-6121
04/13/2012
Italian Cultural & Community Center of Houston
04/13/2012
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Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest
REQUIREMENTS
CONTACT INFO:
DUE
04/13/2012
Students enter by writing an essay on one of five topics posed Penguin Putnam, Inc. for this year's competition book, Emma by Jane Austen. For 11th Academic Marketing Department and 12th graders in all states and home-schooled ages 16-18. Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest 375 Hudson St. Amount: $1,000 New York, NY 10014 http://us.penguingroup.com (click on "Services") For students who have shown academic achievement (2.5 or higher GPA), have financial need and show an interest in the game of golf. Amount: $1,000 - $7,500 Southern Texas PGA Foundation 21604 Cypresswood Drive Spring, Texas 77373 (832) 442-2404 stexas@pgahq.com www.stpga.com Scott E. Weber, CTSBO Director of Finance & Operations Allen Independent School District Scott_Weber@allenisd.org Office # 972-727-0514
Southern Texas PGA Foundation
04/13/2012
Texas Skyward User Group
Answer essay questions listed on webpage. Amount: Not listed
04/13/2012
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships
Various scholarships for students are interested in study abroad. American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) College Division Amount: $1,000-$2,000 River Plaza 9 West Broad Street Stamford, CT 06902-3788 Phone: 800-727-2437 info@aifs.com www.aifsabroad.com
04/15/2012
American Health and Beauty Aids Institute - Fred Luster, Sr. Education Scholarship
Student majoring in chemistry, business or engineering. Minimum 3.0 GPA Amount: $250
Fred Luster, Sr. Education Foundation c/o AHBAI P.O. Box 19510 Chicago, IL 60619 708-633-6328 ahbai1@sbcglobal.net www.ahbai.org/scholar/scholar.html AISES Scholarships P.O. Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828 505-765-1052 info@aises.org www.aises.org
04/15/2012
American Indian Science & Engineering Society Scholarships - Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship
Available to American Indian high school seniors who reside in states serviced by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation and who are pursuing academic programs in sciences, engineering, business or math, education or medicine. Amount: $2,500
04/15/2012
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American Legion Legacy Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS
High School Senior. Child/Children, or legally adopted child/children, of active duty United States military and Guard, and Reserve personnel who were federalized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Amount: Varies For children and grandchildren of AMVETS members or of a deceased veteran who would have been eligible for AMVETS membership. Various scholarships available. Amount: $1,000 per year
CONTACT INFO:
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 www.legion.org Charles Graybiel 317-630-1212 AMVETS National Headquarters 4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4380 Phone: (301) 459-9600 Toll-Free: 1-877-726-8387 e-mail: amvets@amvets.org www.amvets.org/programs/scholarships
DUE
04/15/2012
AMVETS Scholarship
04/15/2012
Baptist General Conventions of Texas - Mary Hill Davis Ethnic/Minority Scholarship ProgramProgram
Must be a person of ethnic/minority background and be a member of Texas Baptist congregation, resident of state of Texas, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, must attend a Baptist college in Texas.
Beans for Brains Scholarship Program
Baptist General Convention of Texas 333 N. Washington St. Dallas, TX 75246-1798 1-888.244.9400 http://texasbaptists.org/church-resources/studentAmount: $800 - $1,600 financial-aid/mary-hill-davis-ethnic-minority-scholarshipprogram/ For graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate and Jimmy Beans Wool professional school students. Your major can be in any field, but 1312 Capital Blvd. #103 you must be a knitter or crocheter and submit a photo of your Reno NV 89502 latest project to qualify for this award. Phone (775)827-YARN (9276) Toll Free (877)JBW-KNIT (529-5648) Amount: $2,250 www.jimmybeanswool.com/scholarshipHome.asp Students must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian, and be an enrolled member of a U. S. tribe. Applicants must have excellent grades, high ACT or SAT scores, some work experience, a track record of leadership, and a strong commitment to their Indian community. Amount: $500 - $5,000 Catching the Dream 8200 Mountain Road, N.E., Suite 203 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 Phone: (505) 262-2351 Email: NScholarsh@aol.com http://catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm For more information, see website at: www.jumpstartscholarship.net
04/15/2012
04/15/2012
Catching the Dream Scholarship Fund
04/15/2012
College JumpStart Scholarship Fund
Available to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors and current college students. Must be committed to going to school and be able express your goals for getting a higher education. Amount: $250 - $1,500
04/15/2012
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Legacy Park Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS
High school Senior. Must have a minimum 3.7 GPA, 2000 SAT, 29 ACT, demonstrate financial need and extracurricular and community participation. Amount: $1,000
CONTACT INFO:
Legacy Park Foundation ATTN: Scholarship Director 5240 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 207 Plano, Texas 75024 info@legacyparkfoundation.org www.legacyparkfoundation.org National High School Essay Contest American Foreign Service Association 2101 E. St., N.W. Washington, DC 20037 1-800-704-AFSA 202-338-4045 member@afsa.org www.afsa.org/essay_contest Master Books Scholarship Essay Program PO Box 726 Green Forest, AR 72638 www.newleafpublishinggroup.com/scholarship.php SEMBRADORES DE AMISTAD EDUCTIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. P.O. Box 20388 Houston, Texas 77225-0388 (713) 665-3401 www.sembradoresdeamistad.org Scholarship Committee Texas Tennis and Education Foundation 8105 Exchange Drive Austin, TX 78754 (512)443-1334 ext 201 kmcallister@texas.usta.com www.texastennisfoundation.com CHCI Scholarship Awards 911 2nd St. NE Washington, DC 20002 1-800-EXCEL-DC www.chci.org For more information, see webpage at: www.ghats.org/student.html
DUE
04/15/2012
National High School Essay Contest - American Foreign Service Association
Essay contest is open to students, grades 9 - 12, in all states. If parents are members of the United States Foreign Service, you are NOT eligible. Amount: $500 - $2,500
04/15/2012
New Leaf Publishing Group - Master Books Essay Scholarship
HS Junior/Senior with 3.0 GPA, enrolled or enrolling in 2-4 yr college. Amount: $3,000
04/15/2012
Sembradores De Amistad Educational Foundation, Inc.
For disadvantaged Hispanic students graduating from High Schools within Harris County and adjoining School Districts. Upper 50% of class. Amount: Not listed
04/15/2012
Texas Tennis Foundation
Various scholarships for high school students entering college and college students in good standing at their college or university, are U.S. citizens, and live in the Texas Section. Amount: $1,000
04/15/2012
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
For Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities. Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
04/16/2012
Greater Houston Athletic Trainers Society
For use by a Houston area graduating high school student athletic trainer to further their college education, regardless of major. Must be recommended by your school Athletic Trainer. Amount: $500
04/16/2012
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REQUIREMENTS
CONTACT INFO:
DUE
04/16/2012
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) - Awards will be given to secondary school students (grades 9-12) Institute for Global Environmental Strategies demonstrating the best use of satellites or other geospatial Attention: Thacher Contest Thacher Scholars Award technologies or data to study Earth. 1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 600 Arlington, VA 22209 Amount: $500 - $2,000 703-312-0823 ThacherContest@strategies.org www.strategies.org Touro Synagogue Foundation For high school Seniors. Submit an interpretive work focusing on For more information, see website at: the George Washington Letter to the Hebrew Congregation in www.tourosynagogue.org (click on "Touro Synagogue Newport, RI, in context with the present time. (letter is on Foundation") Foundation website) Amount: $500 Visine - Students with Vision Scholarship Everyone has a vision - Whats yours? Whether you want to play For more information, see website at: for the NBA, invent a video game, design clothing or lead a www.visine.com/scholarship crusade against world hunger, we want to know what makes YOU a Student with Vision! Amount: $5,000 Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest Open to students under 19 yrs old. Write essay less than 1,200 words on why it is vital to remember and pass on to a new generation the history and lessons of the Holocaust. Amount: $250 - 5,000 Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc. PO Box 2877 Tampa, FL 33601-2877 holocaust@hklaw.com 1-866-HK-CARES www.holocaust.hklaw.com
04/16/2012
04/16/2012
04/19/2012
Blinded Veterans Association - Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program
For dependent children of blinded U.S. Armed Forces veterans. Blinded Veterans Association For more information, contact the Blinded Veterans Association. 477 H Street, Northwest Washington, DC 20001-2694 Amount: Not listed Phone: 202-371-8880 E-mail: bva@bva.org www.bva.org For graduating Texas high school Seniors who have taken Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship Program leadership roles to prevent litter in their schools or communities. c/o EnviroMedia 1717 West 6th Street, Suite 400 Amount: Up To $3,000 Austin, TX 78703 512-476-4368 x 308 Scholarship@DontMessWithTexas.org http://dontmesswithtexas.org/programs/scholarship
04/20/2012
Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship
04/20/2012
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Houston Golf Association - Friends of Junior Golf Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS
For students who have participated in a junior golf program and who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement during high school or college and who have a definite financial need. Resident of Greater Houston area. Amount: $5,000
CONTACT INFO:
Junior Golf Scholarship c/o Houston Golf Association 5810 Wilson Road, Ste 112 Humble, Texas 77396 281-454-7000 hgaoffice@HGA.org www.hga.org/scholarship_application.cfm Casa Navarro State Historic Site JAN Student Scholarship Award 228 So. Laredo San Antonio, Texas 78207-4544 210.226.4801 scholarship@casanavarro.org www.visitcasanavarro.com (click on "Explore") Jon North VP of Programs 250 El Camino Real, Suite 201 Tustin, CA 92780 E-mail: info@lpaonline.org
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04/20/2012
Jose Antonio Navarro Distinguished Student Scholarship Award
Qualifications for scholarship are based on good academic standing, leadership qualities and demonstrating an awareness of needs and issues within the community. Amount: $1,000
04/21/2012
Little People of America Scholarship, Inc.
Scholarships are given in order of preference: members of LPA who have a medically diagnosed form of dwarfism, immediate family members of dwarfs who are also paid members of LPA, people with dwarfism who are not members of LPA, disabled students in general, non-disabled students who can demonstrate a need for financial educational assistance Amount: $250 - $1,000
04/22/2012
Student-View Scholarship
HS Seniors will be entered in a random drawing after 15-25 minute online survey. Amount: $500 - $4,000 African American, Latino, and American Indian high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership skills and a commitment to science and engineering as a career goal. Amount: $2,500
see website.
04/22/2012
National Council of Minorities in Engineering PreEngineering Scholarship
NACME 440 Hamilton Ave, Suite 302 White Plains NY 10601-1813 914-539-4010
04/23/2012
Willamette Writers Kay Snow Awards
For grades 1 - 12. May submit original written entry in six categories: fiction, nonfiction, juvenile, poetry, student writer or screenwriting. Amount: $10 - $300
Willamette Writers 2108 Buck St West Linn, OR 97068 (503) 305-6729 www.willamettewriters.com/1/kaysnow.php
04/23/2012
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NPG (Negative Population Growth) Population Scholarship Essay Contest
REQUIREMENTS
Senior in high school or college freshman, sophomore or junior. Submit essay on topic: "Without critical changes, U.S. population is projected to reach 438 million people in less than 40 years. Explain how this projected growth will negatively affect the United States socially, economically and environmentally." Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
CONTACT INFO:
NPG Essay Contest PO Box 1265 Teaneck, NJ 07666 Phone (703) 370-9510 npg@npg.org www.npg.org
DUE
04/24/2012
ThinkQuest
A team competition where students work together to create an innovative website on any topic within a broad range of educational categories listed on sponsor's website. Amount: Computer
For more information, see website at: www.thinkquest.org/competition/index.html
04/25/2012
Fountainhead Essay Contest - Ayn Rand Institute
For 11th and 12th grade students. Amount: $50 - $10,000
Ayn Rand Institute 2121 Alton Parkway Suite 250 Irvine, CA 92606 949-222-6550 essays@aynrand.org www.aynrand.org (Click on "Essay Contests") Azteca Scholarship 5115 Harrisburg Houston, Texas 77011 713-926-8771 www.angelfire.com/ma3/xicanopower/HCS/aztecaschol arship.htmlaztecascholarship@yahoo.com The Houston Museum of Natural Science Education Department One Hermann Circle Drive Houston, TX 77030 713.639.4651 sstevenson@hmns.org www.hmns.org (click on "Education")
04/26/2012
Azteca Scholarship
Minimum 2.0 grade point average, Chicano/Mexicano/Raza descent. Documented/Undocumented are encouraged to apply. Amount: Not listed
04/27/2012
Houston Museum of Natural Science - Evelyn Frensley Scholarship
For outstanding HS Juniors in Harris County, TX who show outstanding achievement in math and science. Amount: $1,500
04/27/2012
National Association of Retired Federal Employees Scholarships
Children and grandchildren, stepchildren and great-grandchildren NARFE National Headquarters of NARFE members may be eligible to apply for scholarship. 3.0 606 N. Washington ST. GPA. Essay required. Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 838-7760 Amount: $1,000 www.narfe.org
04/27/2012
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National Sheriffs Association Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS
CONTACT INFO:
DUE
04/27/2012
Must be employed in law enforcement and a member of National National Sheriffs' Association Sheriff's Association. Attn: NSA Scholarship Program 1450 Duke Street Amount: Varies Alexandria, Virginia 22314 800.424.7827 Toll Free 703.836.7827 Phone www.sheriffs.org/about/Scholarships.asp Applicant's parent or guardian must be a certified peace officer or detention officer in the State of Texas at the time of application for scholarship or at the time of the parent's death. Essay required. Amount: $500 Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation 400 West 14th Street, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78701 (800) 252-8153 www.pomf.org David Thurman President Chief Deputy Randall County Sheriffs Office 9100 S. Georgia Street Amarillo, Texas 79118 Office: 806-468-5800 Email: DThurman@RC-Sheriff.com www.texaschiefdeputiesassociation.com
Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation Scholarship
04/27/2012
Texas Chief Deputies Association - Melvin Drum Memorial Scholarship
Available to any son, daughter, stepson or stepdaughter of any Sheriffs Office Employee, working for a Sheriffs Office in the State of Texas. The recipients are required to attend a College, University or Trade School within the State of Texas. Amount: $1,000
04/27/2012
World Affairs Council of Houston
HS senior enrolled or accepted into a college, resident of Texas, Education OutreachWorld Affairs Scholar US citizen, show financial need and community involvement. World Affairs Council of Houston P.O. Box 920905 Amount: $2,500 Houston, TX 77292 edu@wachouston.org 713-522-7811. Multiple scholarships available for individuals under the age of 25 Beckstrand Cancer Foundation who have been diagnosed with cancer and show financial need. 20341 Birch Street, Ste 310 3.0 GPA Newport Beach, CA 92660 Tel: 949.955.0099 Amount: $2,000 For students 13+yrs. old enrolled or planning to enroll in postsecondary education. Essay required. Amount: $3,000 For more information, see webpage at: www.scholarshipexperts.com
04/27/2012
Beckstrand Cancer Foundation - National Scholarship Foundation
04/29/2012
All About Education Scholarship
04/30/2012
American Foundation for the Blind Scholarships
Multiple awards available. Proof of legal blindness, essay require. Amount: $500-3,500
American Foundation for the Blind 1000 Fifth Ave. Suite 350 Huntington, WV 25701 Attn: Tara Annis Tele (304) 523-8651
04/30/2012
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American Legacy Foundation - Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS
CONTACT INFO:
DUE
04/30/2012
Award based on record of commitment to service related to email: adamsscholarship@americanlegacy.org tobacco prevention and/or control; the best use of the visual arts, media, creative writing to convey culturally appropriate health messages aimed at raising awareness of tobaccos harmful impact. Amount: $,5000 Awards based on participation in golf, school and community service activities, financial needs, employment, extracurricular activities and other responsibilities will be considered. GPA 2.5 or higher. Bill Dickey Scholarship Association 1140 E. Washington Street, Suite 103 Phoenix, AZ 85034 Phone: (602) 258-7851 E-Mail: andrea@bdscholar.org
Bill Dickey Scholarship Association - National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship Association
04/30/2012
Amount: $1,000 - $3,500 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes For outstanding young people, 8-18, making a significant difference to people and our planet. Nominees must have been the prime mover of a service activity, and demonstrated positive spirit and high moral purpose in accomplishing their goals. Amount: $2,500 Amount: $2,500 - may be applied to higher education or to service project. Goss-Michael Foundation Scholarships The Goss-Michael Foundation offers scholarships annually to students in the DFW area and throughout Texas in order to assist high school seniors with the challenging costs of pursuing a visual arts education at the college level. Amount: $5,000 Harness Horse Youth Foundation Various scholarships from the Harness House Youth Foundation Harness Horse Youth Foundation for students who have demonstrated passion for harness racing. 16575 Carey Road Westfield, IN 46074 Amount: $500 - $1,000 (317) 867-5877 ellen@hhyf.org www.hhyf.org For Hispanic students majoring in engineering, applied science, material science, computer science and mathematics. Multiple scholarships available. Amount: $500 - $8,500 Great Minds in STEM ATTN: HENAAC Scholars 3900 Whiteside Street Los Angeles, CA 90063 (323) 262-0997 kbbarrera@greatmindsinstem.org www.greatmindsinstem.org/henaac/scholar 04/30/2012 Goss-Michael Foundation 1405 Turtle Creek Boulevard Dallas, TX 75207 214) 696-0555 www.gossmichaelfoundation.org 04/30/2012 The Barron Prize 545 Pearl Street Boulder, CO 80302 anita@barronprize.org www.barronprize.org 04/30/2012
Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC)
04/30/2012
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International Order of Job's Daughters Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must be member of International Order of Job's Daughters. Multiple scholarships. Amount: $750-$1,500
CONTACT INFO:
Sandy Hampton, Chairman, Educational Scholarships Committee 2087 Lakeland Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107 216-226-3649 sandhamp@aol.com Education Chairman ISA Texas Channel Section P.O. Box 692 Deer Park, Texas 77536 (713) 366-5761 www.isa.org/~texch
DUE
04/30/2012
ISA Texas Channel Section Scholarship
Applicant must be nominated by a member in good standing of the ISA Texas Channel Section. High School Senior or college student. Amount: $2,000
04/30/2012
Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship
For US citizens ages 17-25 admitted or enrolled in an accredited Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship four-year historically black college or university in the US with Endowment minimum 3.0 GPA. Essay required. 7033 Cobblecreek Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80922 Amount: $2,000 Ph: (719) 597-1320 www.joshgardnerendowment.org Multiple scholarships available at this website. Amount: $1,500 - $2,500 Charles Eader, Executive Director LEAGUE Foundation Academic Scholarships One AT&T Way, Room 4B214J Bedminster, NJ 07921 703-691-5734 info@leaguefoundation.org www.leaguefoundation.org Dewayne Hollin Texas Sea Grant College Program 2700 Earl Rudder Freeway South, Suite 1800 College Station, TX 77485 979/845-3857 email: dhollin@tamu.edu
04/30/2012
LEAGUE at AT&T Foundation Scholarship
04/30/2012
Marine Technology Society - Houston Section
Multiple scholarships available on this website. Amount: $2,000-3,000
04/30/2012
Marines Memorial Association Scholarship Program
Multiple scholarships available to members, children or Marines Memorial Association grandchildren of members of the Marines Memorial Association. 609 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Amount: $2,500 - $10,000 Member@Marineclub.com (415) 673-6672 x293
04/30/2012
Organization for Autism Research (OAR) - Schwallie Family Scholarship Program
For qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome For more information, see website at: 04/30/2012 residing in the United States pursuing post-secondary education. www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/scholarship. asp Amount: $3,000
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P. L. Titus Scholarship/E. M. Koeppel Short Fiction Contest
REQUIREMENTS
Awarded for unpublished fiction. Entry fee $10-15 per submission. Addtional $500 available to students. Amount: $1,100
CONTACT INFO:
Koeppel Contest P.O. Box 140310 Gainesville, FL 32614
DUE
04/30/2012
PFLAG/HATCH Youth Scholarship Foundation
For lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered students in the PHYSF Houston area who have demonstrated outstanding achievement P.O. Box 667010 while in high school or college. 2.0 GPA. Essay required. Houston, TX 77266 (832) 215-8548 Amount: $1,000 - $16,000 info@physf.org For students enrolling in a College or University preparing for a career in Construction Management, Architecture or Civil Engineering. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Amount: $1,000 Prime Contractors, Inc. 525 N. Belt, Suite 172 Houston, TX 77060 Phone: 281-999-0875
04/30/2012
Prime Contractors, Inc. David Honeycutt Memorial Scholarship
04/30/2012
Retired Enlisted Association's National Scholarship
must have a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who is or was a member in good standing (deceased or otherwise) of TREA or TREA's National Auxiliary. Essay required. Amount: Not listed
TREA National Headquarters 1111 S. Abilene Ct. Aurora, CO 80012-4909 1-800-338-9337 treahq@trea.org www.trea.org
04/30/2012
SEVENTEEN Magazine - Pretty Amazing Contest
Supply essay describing why she is Pretty Amazing, no greater For more information, see website at: than 1,000 characters, along with two photos of herself, alone, www.seventeen.com taken within the last six months. Amount: $20,000
04/30/2012
Sociedad de Puertorriqueos en Houston
For HS graduates with GPA at least 2.5, command of the Spanish language; essay required. Amount: not listed
Sociedad de Puertorriqueos en Houston, Inc. P. O. B. 441733 Houston, Texas, 77244-1733 Tel. (281) 731-3572 www.sociedadprenhouston.org - sociedaddepuert USET Scholarship Fund 711 Stewarts Ferry Pike Ste 100 Nashville TN 37214 Attn: Callie Leasure (615) 872-7900
04/30/2012
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. Scholarship Fund
For Indian students in the USET service area. Show financial need, satisfactory scholastic standing and current enrollment of acceptance in college or university. Amount: $500
04/30/2012
Upakar Foundation
For HS seniors born or have 1 parent born in the Republic of Upakar Scholarship Selection Committee India. US citizen or green card. 3.6 GPA, household income less 10237 Nolan Drive than $75,000. Rockville, MD 20850 scholarships@upakar.org Amount: $2,000 www.upakarfoundation.org/scholarships
04/30/2012
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Young Native Writers Essay Contest
REQUIREMENTS
Open to all Native American Indian and Alaska Native high school students (9-12) who are enrolled members of a state-or federally-recognized tribe. Essay: "Describe a crucial issue confronting your tribal community today. Explain how you hope to help your tribal community respond to this challenge and improve its future." Amount: $2,500
CONTACT INFO:
Young Native Writers Essay Contest Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc. PO Box 2877 Tampa, FL 33601 e-mail: nativewriters@hklaw.com Toll-free: 1-866-452-2737 http://nativewriters.hklaw.com AFE Scholarship Applications American Floral Endowment 1601 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 838-5211 afe@endowment.org http://endowment.org/floriculturescholarshipsinternships.html Candlelighters Scholarship Fund 8323 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 435 Houston, TX 77074 713-270-4700 ehaines@candle.org www.candle.org/scholarship_program.html
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American Floral Endowment Scholarships
Various scholarships for students interested in pursuing a career that is in a horticulture-related field. Meet the school-year and specific-criteria requirements for each scholarship. Have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. U.S. citizen. Amount: $500 - $2,000
05/01/2012
Candlelighters - Childhood Cancer Family Alliance
Applicants must have been treated prior to the age of 18 at MD Anderson or Texas Children's Hospital in Houston to be eligible. Must be between the ages of 16 - 24. Amount: Not listed
05/01/2012
Music Publishers Association and National Association for Music Education - Copyright Awareness Scholarship
Between ages 13 - 25. Create video to be used to educate peers For more information, see website at: on the importance of intellectual property and copyright law. www.mpa.org/content/2012-copyright-awarenessscholarship Amount: $2,000 - $5,000 For high school seniors who exhibit scholastic excellence, leadership, merit, integrity and outstanding character. Must be citizen or permanent resident and have a "C" average. Amount: $200 - $25,000 For more information, see website at: www.naas.org
05/01/2012
National Academy of American Scholars (NAAS) Awards
05/01/2012
Vietnamese American Scholarship Foundation
Multiple scholarships for students of Vietnamese descent. Amount: Varies with scholarship
The Vietnamese American Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 429 Stafford, TX 77497 scholarships@vietscholarships.org www.vietscholarships.org
05/06/2012
Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois Scholarship Program
For HS freshman, sophomore, junior. Selection based on demonstrated leadership, community service, character, academics, and potential to improve the quality of human life.
05/09/2012
$1,500
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Blind Mice Mart - Mouse Hole Scholarship Program
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants or their parent or parents corrected vision must be 20/200 or worse in both eyes, i.e. legally visually impaired, to apply for this scholarship. Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
CONTACT INFO:
Mouse Hole Scholarships c/o Blind Mice inc 16810 Pinemoor Way Houston, TX 77058 713 893 7277 www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/Home The Society of Women Engineers 203 N La Salle Street, Suite 1675 Chicago, IL 60601 1.877.793.4636 scholarshipapplication@swe.org. http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org CORINNE JEANNINE SCHILLINGS FOUNDATION 10645 Nebraska St. Frankfort, Illinois 60423-2223 dschillings1@comcast.net 815-534-5598 or 630-886-0507 www.cjsfoundation.org Tagore Society of Houston 14227 Fern Houston, TX 77079 essaycontest@tagoresociety.org www.tagoresociety.org Submit essay online at: www.hamsaweb.org/essay/rules.html
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05/15/2012
Society of Women Engineers National Scholarships
Various scholarships offered by the Society of Women Engineers. Applicant must desire a career in Engineering. 3.5 GPA. Amount: $1,000 - $20,000
05/15/2012
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation Scholarship For young women who have attained at least the honor of Silver Award Girl Scout, and who plan to or are currently pursuing a college major or minor in foreign language. 3.0 GPA. Amount: $1,500 Tagore Society of Houston For Texas high school Seniors. Contestants will review a famous quote from Tagore and write an essay based on its relevance to current times and how it can help you personally and todays society. Amount: $500 - $1,000 Dream Deferred Essay Contest on Civil Rights in the Middle East Entrants must be 25 years old or younger. Entrants must reside in Arab League member states, Iran, Afghanistan or the United States. Essay required. Amount: $500 - $2,000 Student Award Search - B. Davis Scholarship
05/18/2012
05/18/2012
05/27/2012
For all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students For more information, see website at: currently registered in any post secondary institution. Essay: www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm "Discuss, in less than 1000 words, how your education has contributed to who you are today, or how it will affect who you will become." Amount: $1,000
05/28/2012
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Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS
Open to currently enrolled high school seniors or first-year college students. Must be a U.S. citizen, be under 25 years of age and answer both of the following two essay questions: in under 1000 words, "Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?" and in under 500 words, describe your career plans, goals and personal ambitions. Amount: $5,000
CONTACT INFO:
Enter online at: www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php
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05/30/2012
AccountingCareersforDummies.com "Future Accounting Professional" Scholarship Program
For high school seniors who intend to pursue an accounting degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Amount: $1,000
For more information, see website at: www.accountingcareersfordummies.com
05/31/2012
Al's Formal Wear Scholarship
Must be at least 17 years old and currently attending an accredited high school in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas or Wyoming. Essay required. Amount: $1,000
Applications available at any Al's Formal Wear location. Formal Specialists, Ltd. 7807 Main Street Houston, Texas 77030 1-877-730-4TUX www.alsformalwear.com/scholarships.asp The Christian Connector 627 24 1/2 Road, Suite D Grand Junction, CO 81505 800-667-0600 or 970-256-1610 www.christianconnector.com
05/31/2012
Christian Connector Scholarship
Register on website to find information about Christian colleges and universities and enter random drawing for scholarship. Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
05/31/2012
Inheritance of Hope Legacy Scholarship
Awarded to a college-bound high school senior who is living with For more information, see website at: a terminally ill parent and who demonstrates a compelling http://inheritanceofhope.org/scholarships/17-availablepersonal and financial need, a strong sense of family, and scholarships.html collegiate promise. Amount: $1,000
05/31/2012
Samsung Techwin America Scholarship Program
HS students with an interest in future technologies. Essay required. Amount: $1,000
Submit essay by e-mail at: www.samsungscholarship.com
05/31/2012
Tylenol Scholarship
Will be judged on the basis of leadership responsibilities in community activities and school activities and on grade point average. Must be pursuing careers in the healthcare, life sciences or related fields Amount: $5,000 - $10,000
For more information and to apply online, see website at: www.tylenol.com 1-800-877-TYLENOL
05/31/2012
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WiseChoice $2,500 Find the Right College Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS
Citizen or legal resident of the United States. Must be 13 years of age or older. Must graduate from high school in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. Must register at WiseChoice.com. Essay required. Amount: $2,500
CONTACT INFO:
For more information, see website at: www.wisechoice.com/scholarship
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05/31/2012
Big Dig Scholarship
For high school Seniors or first and second year college For more information, see website at: students. Essay on theme: "In 200 years, one of your relatives is www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php going to be digging up what is now your backyard. They are going to find something you buried in 2012 and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest." Amount: $3,000
06/01/2012
John Gyles Education Awards
1 scholarship available for students in US and Canada. Academic achievement and financial need. 3.5 GPA. Must be accepted to a college or university program. Amount: $3,000
John Gyles Education Awards Attention: R. James Cougle, Administrator P.O. Box 4808 103-259 Brunswick Street Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada E3B 1G8 (506) 459-7460 www.johngyleseducationcenter.com The Science of Black Hair Saja Publishing Company P.O. Box 2383 Stafford, TX 77497 Email: audrey@sajapublishing.com www.blackhairscience.com/scholarships.html
06/01/2012
Science of Black Hair
Write a reflective essay describing how your textured hair has affected various aspects of your life from dating, to career choice, self esteem, family relationships, etc. Amount: $1,000
06/01/2012
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and Submissions must be sent by email at: seniors and current college students. Essay: "What was the scholarships@abbottandfenner.com most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?" For more information, see website at: www.abbottandfenner.com Amount: $1,000
06/15/2012
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Man Mac Automatic Transmissions Scholarship
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CONTACT INFO:
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06/15/2012
Essay topic: Receiving good grades is one of many things that For more informatilon, see website at: will help you succeed in your undergraduate studies. Write an www.transmissionkamloops.com/transmission.html essay detailing what you believe are some of the other key things that will help you succeed in your undergraduate studies. Please ensure that you elaborate on your reasons. For example, you should not just state Good Study Habits or Exercise Regularly, but instead should explain how or why these things will help. Amount: $500
BigSun Athletics Scholarships
High School Senior. All student athletes are eligible for this All essay submissions should be sent to: award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Essay athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com. For more required. information, see website at: www.bigsunathletics.com Amount: $500
06/22/2012
BBG Communications Scholarship
For students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are currently in Breylan Communications or will be attending an institution of higher education. Must 3000 John Hawkins Parkway answer two essay questions found on the application page. Hoover, Alabama 35244 205.383.1753 Amount: $1,000 www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/ 132/scholarships.php Entrants who are between the ages of 13 and 18 must be enrolled as full-time students in an accredited secondary, college level or trade school. Submit an original video on one or more issues or topics related to the importance of the patent system. The video should convey creatively and concisely why the entrant believes the patent system is important. Amount: $1,500 - $5,000 Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation 1501 M St. NW Washington, DC 20005 PH: 202-507-4500 EMAIL: foundation@ipo.org www.ipvideocontest.com
06/30/2012
Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) Education Foundation - IP Video Contest
07/01/2012
100 Free College Rides You Dont Need Daddy to Pay "100 Free College Rides You Dont Need Daddy to Pay For" This For more information, see website at: article was posted on a blog in January 2008. It may be www.advantageedu.com/blog/2008/100-free-collegeFor outdated, but still worth a look. rides-you-dont-need-daddy-to-pay-for Amount: Varies with scholarship
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America's Homecoming Queen Contest
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To qualify, applicant must be a high school homecoming queen, America's Homecoming Queen Contest football or basketball and have never participated in Americas NATIONAL OFFICE Homecoming Queen Selection before. 6744 KIRBY TRACE COVE MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38119 Amount: Not listed Email: AHQ1181@AOL.COM 901-755-9144 www.americashomecomingqueen.com High school juniors who participate in and complete either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct descendant or a legally adopted child of a U.S. wartime veteran who served on active duty during one or more of the periods of war. Amount: $1,000 - $20,000 For more information, see website at: www.legion.org Deadline: Normally the application is submitted to program staff upon arrival at your respective Boys/Girls State program.
American Legion Samsung Boys and Girls State Scholarship
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AmeriCorps Program
If you successfully completed a term of service with AmeriCorps*VISTA in an approved national service position, you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award to help pay for college expenses. Must be at least 17 yrs. old and a citizen or permanent resident. Amount: Up to $4,725 per year.
AmeriCorps 1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000 questions@americorps.gov www.americorps.gov
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Assistance League of Houston
For special needs students from The Briarwood School, Spring Branch and Houston Independent School District to help further their college or special education goals. Amount: Varies
Assistance League of Houston 1902 Commonwealth Houston Texas, TX 77006-1836 Administrative Office: (713) 526-7983 www.assistanceleaguehou.org For further information regarding scholarships, please contact Sharon Jensen, Scholarship Chairperson at: sjensen@aisd.net or see website at: www.acetx.org
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Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET)
For graduating high school Seniors who have, at some time in their school career, been enrolled in a compensatory education program. Compensatory Education includes programs such as Title I, Bilingual/ESL, State Compensatory Education (SCE), Migrant and Homeless. Amount: $1,000
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Athletic Aid.com
A website for sports scholarship information, recruiting, eligibility For more information, see website at: and more. www.athleticaid.com Amount: Varies
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Automotive Women's Alliance Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS
Available to women who are pursuing education in business, design, engineering or related fields with a focus on the automotive industry. Amount: Not listed
CONTACT INFO:
Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation P.O. Box 4305 Troy, MI 48099 (877) 393-AWAF (2923) www.awafoundation.org
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Barbizon Scholarship
Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving an opportunity to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the school of the applicant's choice. Fill out entry form for chance to win. One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months. Amount: Up to $100,000
Fill out entry form at: www.barbizonscholarship.com
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Brazoria Telephone Company Scholarship
Must be a resident of Brazoria County,Texas. Applicants must have outstanding high school scholastic record. Must enroll at a college or university with a minimum of 12 credit hours. Applications must be submitted to the office of Brazoria Telephone Company no later than 90 days prior to beginning of the semester that the scholarship would be awarded. Amount: $8,000
Brazoria Telephone Company 314 W. Texas Street Brazoria, Texas 77422 979.798.2121 Email: customercare@btel.com http://btel.com/scholarship.html
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Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship Program (BNSF Foundation).
Scholarships for high school seniors who are dependents of BNSF employees. Amount: Varies with scholarship
BNSF Foundation 2650 Lou Menk Drive Fort Worth, TX 76131-2830 BNSFFoundation@bnsf.com Phone: (817) 867-6458 www.bnsffoundation.org/giving.html
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Call Me MISTER Program
The program provides tuition assistance through Loan Call Me MISTER Forgiveness programs for admitted students pursuing approved 203 Holtzendorff programs of study in teacher education at participating colleges. Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634 Amount: Tuition assistance MISTER@clemson.edu Toll-free: 1-800-640-2657 www.callmemister.clemson.edu Enter random drawing for scholarship when you register on the Careers and Colleges website. Contest starts in September and ends in May. Amount: $10,000 Register online at: www.careersandcolleges.com
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Catholic Union of Texas - KJT Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS
Must be KJT member. Academic achievement and extracurricular activities considered. Amount: Not listed
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Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
HS senior with 2.8 GPA. Demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and display leadership abilities in school activities or through work experience. Must be nominated by a Principal or Guidance Counselor. Amount: $1,000
COSTEP.org Scholarship
Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarship. Amount: $5,000
Enter online at: www.costep.org
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Department of Veterans Affairs Student Volunteer Program
The James H. Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship Award provides scholarship opportunities to students who volunteer at VA medical centers. Amount: Not listed
For more information, see website at: www.volunteer.va.gov/StudentProgram.asp
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Federal Tax Benefits for Education
Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special programs' distributions are free of tax when used for qualifying educational expenses. Amount: Varies
See Internal Revenue Service website at: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=121452,00.ht ml
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Fleetwood Memorial Foundation
Educational funds for college are available to the dependents of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire Protection Personnel who were killed in the performance of their duties. Amount: Not listed
Fleetwood Memorial Foundation 501 South Fielder Rd Arlington, Texas 76013 (817) 261-8954 fleetwood@fleetwoodmemorial.org www.fleetwoodmemorial.org
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Foster Care Children Scholarships
Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up to $5000 For more information, see website at: per year if enrolled in college or a vocational or technical training www.statevoucher.org program! Amount: $5,000
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Global Challenge Award
High school students in grades 9 - 12, who speak/write English. Year-round registration, costs $25. The Global Challenge is an online international competition that encourages learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics Amount: Varies
To register and obtain additional information and assistance in finding your team members, see website at: www.globalchallengeaward.org
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Golden Corral Restaurants Education Loan Program
REQUIREMENTS
For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant. Loan will be reduced for each month student works full time with Golden Corral after completion of degree. Amount: $500 - $2,000
CONTACT INFO:
Contact your local Golden Corral Restaurant for more information. www.goldencorral.com (click on "Career Opportunities", then on "Restaurant Co-worker Opportunities") Good Samaritan Foundation 5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 610 Houston, Texas 77005 713.529.4646 - Phone www.gsftx.org For more information, see website at: http://fao.fas.harvard.edu Harvard College Financial Aid Office 86 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Telephone: 617-495-1581
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Good Samaritan Foundation Scholarships
The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors scholarships for nursing students at all levels. Must be a Texas resident. Amount: Varies
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Harvard College Tuition Reduction
A major new initiative designed to encourage talented students from families of low and moderate income to attend Harvard College. Families with incomes of less than $60,000 will no longer be expected to contribute to the cost of attending Harvard for their children. In addition, Harvard will reduce the contributions expected of families with incomes of $180,000 or less. Amount: Tuition reduction
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Houston Automobile Dealers Association (HADA) Scholarship Program
For dependents of dealership personnel, dealership personnel and AYES participants Amount: $2,000 in 2011
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Houston Community College Opportunity 14 Scholarship
The Opportunity 14 Scholarship helps students in the For more information, see website at: gapthose who qualify for some financial aid, but not enough to www.opportunity14.org pay for their education. Must enroll in HCC in at least 12 credit hours. Amount: Up to $1,500 per year
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Imagine America Foundation
Every high school in the United States and Puerto Rico can select up to three graduating seniors to receive a "Imagine America" scholarship. Students must meet the standard admissions requirements of the more than 400 participating career colleges. High school Seniors can start applying on January 1 of the current school year. Amount: $1,000
Imagine America Foundation 1101 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Suite 901 Washington, DC 20036 202.336.6800 scholarships@imagine-america.org www.imagine-america.org Iris-Samuel Rothman Scholarship P.O. Box 620643 Newton, MA 02462 617-686-3556 mrothman77@aol.com www.iris-samuelrothmanscholarship.org
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Iris-Samuel Rothman Scholarship
Open to college bound High School Seniors, undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate male students who have lost their mother and have either lost their father or does not have a father available to him. Essay required. Amount: $500 - $5,000
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Joy and Hope Project Scholarships
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For students who have lost a parent or sibling, and still gives back to the community with service. Amount: Not listed
CONTACT INFO:
Project Joy & Hope PO Box. 5111 Pasadena, TX, 77508 Local Phone: (713) 944-6569 Toll Free: 1-866-JOY-HOPE www.joyandhope.org/families/services.php
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Ladimer.com Creative Writing Scholarship Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to assist financially those migrant youth who have the potential and the desire to further their education to achieve their personal and career goals. Other scholarships are available on website. Amount: $150 - $500 Miss Rodeo Austin Scholarship Contest For pursuit of a degree at any Texas college or university Amount: $2,500 - $16,000 Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center 27 Lackawanna Avenue Mt. Morris, New York 14510 (585) 658-7960 Toll Free: (800) 245-5681 www.migrant.net Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Miss Rodeo Austin Scholarship Program 9100 Decker Lake Rd. Austin, TX 78724 www.rodeoaustin.com (click on "Events") Miss Southeast Texas Organization P. O. Box 22661 Houston, TX 77227 Phone: 832.723.3039 E-mail: misssetexas@yahoo.com www.misssetexas.org
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Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant
Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now accepting applications for the next upcoming pageant. Contact pageant organizers for deadline. Amount: Up to $5,000
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National Achievement Scholarship Program
Black students may enter both the National Achievement For more information, see website at: Program and the National Merit Program by taking the www.nationalmerit.org/nasp.php Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and meeting other published requirements for participation. Amount: $2,500
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National Association for Asian and Pacific American Education (NAAPAE)
Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders (APIs) who plan to be teachers. Amount: Not listed
NAAPAE Headquarters/Membership PO Box 3471 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 www.naapae.net
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National Exchange Club - Youth of the Year Award and National A.C.E. of the Year Award
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The A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Award Contact your local Exchange Club for more information recognizes high school students who have had to overcome or see website at: www.exchangeclubfoundation.org great physical, emotional or social obstacles and are now eligible for high school graduation. The Youth of the Year Award recognizes a student who serves as a role model to his or her peers, by exhibiting exceptional scholastic achievement, respect for self and others and ambitious career goals. Amount: $10,000 A first person account from teenagers on subjects like peer pressure, politics, friends, world events, culture, dating or other relevant topics. Amount: $100 Submit entry online only at: www.nextstepmagazine.com (click on "Contests")
Next Step Magazine Shout Out Writing Contest
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Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund, Inc.
Multiple scholarships and funds available. Amount: $1,000
NSRC Fund 19 Scenic Drive Portland, Connecticut 06480 info@nsrcfund.org www.nsrcfund.org/ Royal Neighbors of America 230 Sixteenth Street Rock Island, IL 61201-8645 (800) 627-4762 www.royalneighbors.org (click on "Your Membership Benefits") For more information, see website at: www.scholargamers.com/2011-scholarships
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Royal Neighbors of America Fraternal Scholarships
Various scholarships offered through the Royal Neighbors of America Society. Must be a member of RNA. Amount: $500 - $5,000 Must be a member in order to access applications.
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ScholarGamers.com
Register on website and play games as selected by ScholarGamers.com to qualify for scholarships. Amount: Not listed
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For more information, see website at: www.hpu.edu Scholarships for U.S. Mainland High School Seniors - This program offers 20% tuition waiver scholarships, which are awarded to incoming freshmen, graduates of high schools in the (click on "High School Student") Hawaii Pacific University mainland U.S.A. Must attend Hawaii Pacific University. Amount: Reduced tuition Society of Iranian American Women for Education Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas colleges and For more information, see website at: universities. To apply for any of the scholarships, contact each www.siawe.org/scholarships.htm school directly. See website for participating schools. Amount: Varies
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Special Operations Warrior Foundation
REQUIREMENTS
Available to students who have lost a parent involved in military special operations. Amount: Not listed
CONTACT INFO:
Special Operations Warrior Foundation P.O. Box 13483 Tampa, FL 33681-3483 Ph: 813-805-9400 warrior@specialops.org www.specialops.org Access website: http://www.statefarm.com/about/about.asp
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State Farm Companies Foundation
Various scholarships for high school, undergraduate and graduate students. Check website for other grants and awards. Amount: Varies
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Talbots Charitable Foundation
For women residing in the US or Canada who have received a HS diploma (or GED) in the last 10 years who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college. $2,000-$30,000
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TEACH GRANT PROGRAM
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher To learn more, contact the financial aid office at the Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides grants to college where you will be enrolled in the Fall or go to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or website at: http://studentaid.ed.gov secondary school that serves students from low-income families. Amount: Up to $4,000
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Terry Foundation Scholarship
Candidates for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are selected each spring from Texas high school seniors who have been admitted to the universities affiliated with the Foundation: The University of Texas, Texas A&M University, The University of Houston, The University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State University-San Marcos. Amount: Varies
Applications for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are available only from the Offices of Financial Aid at the participating universities. THE TERRY FOUNDATION 3104 Edloe, Suite 205 Houston, TX 77027 713-552-0002 1-800-941-1911 beth.freeman@terryfoundation.org www.terryfoundation.org
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Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
Must enter Guard service or accept a commission with the For more information, see website at: armed services within six months of graduation from college. Be www.texasarmedservicescholarships.com appointed by a state representative or state senator or by the Governor or Lieutenant Governor. Amount: $10,000
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Texas Early High School Graduation Scholarship
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US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas, for study in Texas. Must have completed recommended high school curriculum at Texas public high school in less than 36 months. Amount: $1,000
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For more information, see website at: www.collegefortexans.com
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Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc. Scholarships
Various scholarships for rural students in Texas. Check website to see if your local electric co-op offers scholarships. Amount: Varies
Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. 1122 Colorado St. 24th Floor Austin, TX 78701 (512) 454-0311 www.texas-ec.org (click on "Member Websites") Texas Mutual Insurance Company 6210 East Highway 290 Austin, Texas 78723-1098 1-800-859-5995 information@texasmutual.com www.texasmutual.com (click on "Injured Workers")
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Texas Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship
For surviving spouses and children of employees who died as a result of a compensable injury or illness while covered by a Texas Mutual Insurance Company policy. Amount: Up to $4,000
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Texas Sheep and Goat Raiser's Association
For graduating seniors in the sheep and goat raising area who major in some form of agricultural studies. Amount: Not listed
Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association P.O. Box 2290 San Angelo, TX 76902 325-655-7388 tsgra@wcc.net www.tsgra.com (click on "TSGRA Memorial) Funds")
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Texas Society - Daughters of the American Revolution
The Texas Society has endowed scholarships at selected Texas For more information, see website at: www.texasdar.org Universities. Scholarships are administered only by and through the respective Universities. If you are interested in further information, please contact the Texas State Scholarship Chairman at: FISKF@rcisd.org or the Financial Aid Office of the Universities.
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Texas Tuition Exemptions
Tuition and/or fee exemption for students who will attend a public Contact your public college financial aid office or: institution in the state of Texas. Categories include: exemptions www.collegefortexans.com for blind and deaf students, children of disabled firefighters and peace officers, students who are dependents of POW/MIA'S and students who are in foster care. Amount: Tuition and/or fee exemptions
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United Parcel Service Earn and Learn Program
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Tuition assistance and student loans. Must be employed by UPS. Loans will be forgiven if employment with UPS continues. Amount: Up to $20,000
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For more information: https://ups.managehr.com
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United States Achievement Academy Scholarship
Grades 6-12. Student must be nominated by an educator to have Nominate online at: www.usaatheir name included in yearbook and have opportunity to be academy.com/scholarships.asp selected for scholarship. Student is under no financial obligation to be considered for awards. Amount: $1,500 - $10,000
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United States Department of Veterans Affairs Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program
Provides education and training opportunities to eligible For more information, see website at: dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally http://gibill.va.gov/post-911/ disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service related condition. Amount: Not listed
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University Bound Network Scholarship Program
Submit video that how an online education could change your life. Random drawing. Amount: $2,500
Submit video at: www.universitybound.com/scholarships
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UPROMISE- An alternative to scholarships
Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that helps families earn, save and pay for higher education. Amount: Varies
For more information, see website at: www.upromise.com
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Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation
Must be the son, daughter or spouse of a working ranch cowboy. Working Ranch Cowboys Association 3.0 GPA. Contact WRCA office for Scholarship Application and P. O. Box 7765 more information. Amarillo, TX 79114 806-374-9722 Amount: $1,000 http://www.wrca.org (click on "Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation" The AICPA offers a number of academic scholarships for For more information, see website at: students pursuing a major in accounting. Deadlines vary, but are http://ceae.aicpa.org/ usually in Spring Semester. Amount: Varies with scholarship
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Accounting Education Center Scholarships
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CONTACT INFO:
To see if your State or region participates in the program, check website at: www.acementor.org ACE Mentor Program of America 400 Main Street, Suite 711 Stamford, CT 06901 (p) 203.323.0020 For more information, see website at: http://www.admissionfacts.com Application deadline varies with State. For more information, see website at: www.ajm.org
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ACE Mentoring Program (Architecture, Construction, ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who are exploring careers in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering. or Engineering) Students who successfully participate in the program are given the opportunity to compete for scholarships. Grades 9-12. Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
AdmissionFacts Scholarships
Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts website. Amount: Varies with scholarship
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America's Junior Miss Scholarship Program
Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic ability, interviews, talent, fitness and poise. Scholarships are available at local, state and national levels. Amount: Varies
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American Indian College Fund
Scholarship and financial aid information for Native American students offered through the American Indian College Fund. Amount: Varies with scholarship
American Indian College Fund 8333 Greenwood Blvd. Denver, CO 80221 Toll Free: (800) 776-3863 Phone: (303) 426-8900 www.collegefund.org For more information, see website at; www.legion.org/scholarships
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American Legion National Scholarships
Various scholarships sponsored by the American Legion. Requirements and deadlines vary with scholarship. Amount: Varies
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American Liberty Scholarship
Register on website to compete for monthly scholarships. Amount: $50 gift certificate - $5,000 scholarship
Enter online at: www.americanlibertyscholarship.com
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American Sheep Industry - Make It Yourself with Wool Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric. Ages 12 - 25. Deadlines vary with state, but most are in Fall of each year. Contest Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
For additional information, send questions and a selfaddressed, stamped envelope to: "National Make It Yourself With Wool Competition" Marie Lehfeldt Box 175 Lavina, MT 59046 406-636-2731 levi@midrivers.com www.sheepusa.org Register online at: www.anycollege.com
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AnyCollege.Com Scholarship
Random drawing on AnyCollege.Com college search page. Scholarships are awarded quarterly. Deadlines vary. Amount: $2,000
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Arab American Institute Awards
REQUIREMENTS
Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute website. For students of Arab descent. Amount: Varies
CONTACT INFO:
For more information, see website at: www.aaiusa.org (click on "AAI Foundation")
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ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for students who show an interest in the field of music. Amount: Varies with scholarship
The ASCAP Foundation One Lincoln Plaza New York, NY 10023 www.ascapfoundation.org For more information, see website at: www.disaboom.com/scholarships/autism-scholarships
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Autism Scholarships
This website lists scholarships for the high school student with autism or Asperger syndrome - includes autism grants and scholarships for college, vocational schools, or graduate work. Scholarships for students with other disabilities are also on the website. Amount: Varies with scholarship
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AYUSA Global Youth Exchange
Various scholarships for students who wish to study abroad. Amount: Varies
For more information, go to website at: www.ayusa.org/students/study-abroad/scholarships
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Boomer Esiason Foundation Scholarship Program
For cystic fibrosis ("CF") patients pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Scholarships awarded quarterly. Amount: $500 - $2,000
Boomer Esiason Foundation c/o Jerry Cahill 483 10th Avenue, Suite 300 New York, NY 10018 Phone: 646-292-7930 jcahillbef@aol.com www.cfscholarships.com Bound Tree Medical P.O. Box 8023 Dublin, OH 43016-2023 800-533-0523, ext. 5233 scholarship@boundtree.com www.boundtree.com/training/scholarships For more information, see website at: www.bowl.com
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Bound Tree Medical Legacy Scholarship Program
Applicants must be the son or daughter of a career or volunteer Emergency Medical Technician(EMT), Paramedic, or Firefighter (active, retired or deceased) who is interested in a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Amount: Awards based on cost of program
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Bowl.com Scholarships
Various scholarships for students involved in bowling. Amount: Varies
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BrainstormUSA - Dare to Dream...Expect to Succeed Scholarship
Participating students describe a personal dream and how they hope to attain it. To be eligible for a prize, all participants must submit a child entry and a parent entry. Scholarships are awarded every quarter of the year. Amount: Computer
BrainstormUSA 8800 Roswell Rd. Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30350 1-800-595-5561 info@brainstormusa.com www.brainstormusa.com
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Brickfish Scholarships
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Various scholarship contests listed on the Brickfish website. Amount: Varies with scholarship
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For more information, see website at: www.brickfish.com (click on "Campaigns")
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available to the children of BLET members. Amount: Varies with scholarship Cancer Survivors Scholarships - Ped-Onc Resource Center, Scholarships for students who have been survivors of cancer. Amount: Varies with scholarship Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for various scholarships. Scholarships will be given to students with well rounded profiles. Numerous scholarships available on website with varing deadlines and requirements. Amount: Varies CarDonors.com Scholarship
For more information, see website at: www.ble.org (Look under the "Communications" heading)
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For more information, see website at: www.acor.org/pedonc/scholarships
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For more information, see website at: www.cappex.com/scholarships
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3.0 GPA. Academic achievement and community service. The Apply online at: www.cardonors.com deadlines for scholarships are: May 31, August 31, December 31 and March 15th. Amount: $500
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Career Stimulus Package Scholarship Awards
For students interested in enrolling in an accredited online degree program. Essay required. Amount: $4,000
For more information, see website at: www.elearners.com/careerstimuluspackage
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Careerfitter Scholarship
For qualified students who are enrolled or planning to participate All applications will be submitted in a college, university or graduate school program. United online at: States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5 Grade www.careerfitter.com Point Average. Essay required. Amount: $500
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Center for Scholarship Administration
Various scholarships handled by the Center for Scholarship Administration. Amount: Varies
Center for Scholarship Administration, Inc. PO Box 1465 Taylors, SC 29687-0031 (864) 268-3363 sandralee41@bellsouth.net www.scholarshipprograms.org For more information, see website at: www.chigems.com
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ChiGems Art & Poetry Scholarship
Submit original artwork with essay. For grades 9 - 12. 2.0 GPA. Amount: $250
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City Year Volunteer Program
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In return for serving 10 months of community service and For more information, see website at: professional development, City Year members earn a weekly http://www.cityyear.org/corpsexperience.aspx stipend, health insurance and an education award to be used for college. Be between the ages of 17 and 24. The City Year program is available in 19 cities in the U.S. Amount: $4,725
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
Financial aid programs for family members of active, retired, civilian employees, reserve and auxiliary members of the U.S. Coast Guard. Amount: Varies
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Headquarters 4200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 610 Arlington, VA 22203-1804 ARL-DG-CGMA@uscg.mil Toll-free 1 (800) 881-2462 www.cgmahq.org (click on "Assistance", then "Programs") College Assistance Migrant Program Alumni Association 1725 NE Upper Drive Pullman, WA 99163 509.368.7132 www.migrantstudents.org For more information, see website at: www.collegefortexans.com
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College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers and/or their families working in agricultural activities. Attend a CAMP campus. Amount: $750 - $4,000
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College for Texans
Information every Texan needs to know about preparing for, applying for and paying for college or technical school. Amount: Varies
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College Peas Student Standout College Scholarship
Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a special skill, talent or interest that helps you standout from your peers. 3.0 GPA. Amount: $500
For more information, see website at: www.collegepeas.com/money
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College Prowler No Essay Scholarship
Submit registration form to compete for monthly randomly selected scholarships. Amount: $2,000
For more information, see website at: www.collegeprowler.com
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College.us.com! Scholarship
Open to any individual 17 years or older, who is or will be For more information, see website at: attending a regionally or nationally accredited college, university, http://scholarshipwinnings.org or vocational school in an academic term within 1 year of notification date. Essay required. Amount: $3,000
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Collegeanswer.com Contest
Register on Collegeanswer.com website to qualify for monthly, randomly chosen scholarship. Amount: $1,000
Register at: www.collegeanswer.com
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CollegeNet.com Scholarships
REQUIREMENTS
Register on website and create a profile to win votes for scholarship. Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
CONTACT INFO:
Register online at: www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
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Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships based on well rounded practical knowledge. Check Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation, Inc. website for current competitions and more information. P.O. Box 290361 Davie Fl, 33329-0361 Amount: Varies with scholarship www.cksf.org To apply for a scholarship, review scholarship opportunities available through Communities Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which you may qualify. Academic records, statements of need, recommendations, and personal essays may be required. Amount: Varies Call or e-mail the CFT Grants Department for the appropriate application(s) and application deadlines. Communities Foundation of Texas 5500 Caruth Haven Lane Dallas, Texas 75225-8146 214-750-4222 info@cftexas.org www.cftexas.org (click on "Grants")
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Communities Foundation of Texas
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Community Foundations
A list of community foundations in the United States. Scholarships for high school students are available from some local foundations. Amount: Varies
Check website to see foundation in your community: www.communityfoundations.net/index.html
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Community Foundations in the United States
A listing of community foundations in the United States. Scholarships for high school students are available from some local foundations. Amount: Varies
For more information, see website at: www.tgci.com (click on "Funding Sources")
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Construct My Future.Com Scholarships
Various scholarshps for students planning on attending postsecondary programs in any construction industry related field. Amount: Varies with scholarship
For more information, see website at: www.constructmyfuture.com/Students/Scholarships/Sch olarships.asp
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Courage to Grow Scholarship
High school senior or a college student with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or better. Essay required. Amount: $500
Support@CourageToGrowScholarship.com PO Box 2507 Chelan, Wa. 98816 (509) 731-3056 http://couragetogrowscholarship.com
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Cowboy Heritage Association of Fort Worth Scholarship
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For outstanding high school seniors or current college/university Cowboy Heritage Association of Fort Worth students who have been raised in a Texas working ranch family. P. O. Box 136639 Fort Worth, Texas 76136 Amount: $1,000 www.cowboyheritage.org The purpose of this contest is to recognize young writers of poetry. Must submit an original poem of not more that 21 lines. Contest is held three times a year. Deadlines are in August, December and April. Amount: $50 savings bond Poets Contest - Grades K-12 Creative Communication 1488 N 200 W Logan UT 84341 (435) 713 - 4411 editor@poeticpower.com www.poeticpower.com
Creative Communication -Young Poets Contest
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Creative Communication Essay Contest
Write essay on a topic that you feel is important to you. Grades 4 Send essay to: - 12. Contest deadlines are October, February and July. Essay Contest 1488 N 200 W Amount: $50 savings bond Logan UT 84341 or submit online at: www.poeticpower.com/essay.html Submit baby photo for monthly chance to win scholarship. Amount: Up to $25,000 Enter online at: www.thecutekid.com
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Cute Kid of the Year Contest
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Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship
For high school seniors or current college students not already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. Contest is offered four times annually. Essay required. Amount: $1,000
Apply online at: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com
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Daughters of The American Revolution National Society Scholarships
Scholarships sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Other scholarships available through state and local chapters. Amount: Varies
Office of Committees, NSDAR Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 (202) 628-1776 www.dar.org For more information, see website at: www.davidbarrkirtley.com/teenwriter/Contests.html
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David Barr Kirtley - Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing Awards
Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing. Various contests with some offering cash awards. Amount: Varies with contest
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Department of Defense Scholarships for Military Children
Various scholarships for children of active, retired or reserve For more information: access website at military personnel. Various deadlines, some as early as February www.dodea.edu (click on "Students & Alumni") 15th. Amount: Varies
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DisabilityInfo.gov
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An online resource for people with disabilities. Website includes information on financial aid and scholarships. Amount: Varies with scholarship
CONTACT INFO:
For more information, see website at: www.disability.gov (click on "Education")
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DisabilityScholarships.us
Some of these unknown scholarships are Government disability scholarships that are based on specific disabilities, while others cover all disabilities. Amount: Varies with scholarship
For more information, see website at: www.disabilityscholarships.us
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Discus Awards
Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new category of high school students: the all-around standout. You may nominate yourself for this monthly scholarship. Amount: $2,000
For more information, see website at: www.discusawards.com/scholarship-info
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Do A Good Deed Contest
Simply do a good deed. Anything goes, a small action or being involved in a big project. Prizes are awarded by doctors based on the positive results affecting you and the people around you. Amount: Various prizes
Do A Good Deed Contest Headquarters 22222 Sherman Way, #101 Canoga Park, CA 91303 Tel: (818) 888-7100 www.doagooddeed.com For more information, see website at: www.dosomething.org (click on "Programs") For more information, see website at: www.dosomething.org/scholarships
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Do Something - Grants and Scholarships
Grants and scholarships on DoSomething.org website Amount: Varies
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DoSomething.org Scholarships
Multiple scholarships from DoSomething.org. Amount: Varies with scholarship
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EducationStart.org Scholarships
Register on website for random drawing for scholarship. Must be For more information, see website at: 17 yrs. or older. Essay required. http://educationstart.org/scholarships/ Amount: $3,000 - $4,000
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EssayContests.com
A listing of currently running essay contests that award money For more information, see website at: and other prizes to winners. Some contests require an entry fee. www.essaycontests.com These contests are not scholarships!
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Amount: Varies Executive Women International Scholarship Program For high school Juniors. - male or female. Only one student per school is eligible. Scholarship based on academic achievement and community and school involvement. Deadlines vary with each local chapter. Amount: $2,000 - $10,000
Executive Women International 515 South 700 East Suite 2A Salt Lake City, UT 84102 801.355.2800 ewi@ewiconnect.com www.executivewomen.org
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Federal Aviation Administration Scholarships
REQUIREMENTS
Various scholarships listed on website for students interested in aviation training. Amount: Varies with scholarship
CONTACT INFO:
For more information, see website at: www.faa.gov/education/student_resources/scholarships _grants Visit the website at: www.FAFSA.ED.GOV
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Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Apply On line using the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Amount: Varies
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Federal Student Aid on the Web
A source for information provided by the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school. Amount: Varies
For more information, see website at: http://studentaid.ed.gov
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Fondo Futuro Scholarship
Available to Hispanic high school, undergraduate and graduate students. Amount: $1,000
For more information, see website at: www.fondofuturo.com
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FreeCollegeScholarships.net
Register online at: www.freecollegescholarships.net
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Freelance Writing Contests
These are not scholarships, but the website offers cash prizes for winners in several different writing categories. Amount: Varies with contest
For more information, see website at: www.freelancewriting.com
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FreeMilitaryScholarships.com
Must be 18 yrs. or older. Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarships. Amount: $10,000
Register at: www.freemilitaryscholarships.com
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FreshBrain Scholarships
Scholarships for students interested in the technology field will be offered at various times on the FreshBrain website. Amount: Varies with scholarship
Check for scholarships at: http://www.freshbrain.org/scholarships
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Girls Write Now Contests
Girls Write Now webpage includes a list of contests and scholarships that are aimed specifically at TEENS with topics ranging from poetry to social justice. Amount: Varies with scholarship
For more information, see website at: www.girlswritenow.org
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Giving Soul Student Scholarships
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Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell about how they are actively making a difference in the world. Amount: $550
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For more information, see website at: https://givingsoulscholarships.com/indexmembers.html
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GoCollege.Com Lucky Draw Scholarships
Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships sponsored Register online at: www.gocollege.com by GoCollege.com Amount: $250
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For more information, see website at: www.gcsaa.org Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Scholarships offered through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. For students pursuing careers in the golf (click on "Students") (GCSAA) course industry Amount: Varies Guaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for scholarships that require no interview, For more information, see website at: www.guaranteedessay, portfolio, audition, competition or other "secondary" scholarships.com requirement. Just meet the criteria listed, adhere to the application deadlines set by the individual colleges and universities, gain admission, enroll, and receive your scholarship or scholarships. Students should contact individual colleges for more information. Amount: Varies HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities High School Journalism Scholarships Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website. Amount: Varies with scholarship Various scholarships for students interested in majoring in journalism. Scholarships are listed by State and ethnicity. Amount: Varies Houston School of Floral Design Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral Design for certificate programs and seminars. Amount: $500 Houston School of Floral Design 2000 North Loop West, Suite 130 Houston TX 77018 713-977-4364 floristschool@gmail.com www.floristschool.com Scholarship Committee IDDBA P.O. Box 5528 Madison, WI 53705-0528 608-310-5000 scholarships@iddba.org www.iddba.org For more information go to web page at: http://highschooljournalism.org (click on "Students") For more information, see website at: http://hbcuconnect.com
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International Dairy-Deli Bakery Association
Must be current full or part-time employee of a supermarket dairy, deli or bakery department or an employee for a company which services those departments. College major must be in a food-related field. Must have 2.5 GPA. Scholarship is offered four times per year. Amount: $250 - $1,000
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International Pet Owners Club - Cutest Pet Contest
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Pet Photo Contest - All breeds considered. Membership in club in not necessary to participate or win. This is not a scholarship! It is a photo contest open to all. One entry may be submitted every six months. Amount: $1,000
CONTACT INFO:
Cutest Pet Contest c/o International Pet Owners Club P.O. Box 4470 Olathe, KS 66063 Phone: 1-913-782-3272 www.cutestpetcontest.com
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Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration Contest - National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
For U.S. residents. For Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors or Applicants must compete in local or state chapter Seniors in a public or parochial school Oration must be between contests. Check web site for State Chapters and rules 5-6 minutes and topic must address the Revolutionary War or a of contest. personality showing the relationship it bears to America today. Chairman of the Rumbaugh Oration Contest Amount: $200 - $3000 NSSAR Headquarters 1000 South Fourth Street Louisville, KY 40203-3208 (502) 589-1776 contest@sar.org www.sar.org JSHS invites high school students to conduct an original investigation in sciences, engineering or mathematics and to participate in regional and state symposiums. Deadlines vary with region, but all must be completed by early April. Amount: $1,000 - $12,000 JHSH 24 Warren St. Concord, NH 603-228-4520 cousens@jshs.org www.jshs.org To see if your state participates in the Kids' Chance program, go to website at: www.kidschance.org (click on "State Organizations")
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Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
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Kids Chance Scholarships
The purpose of Kids' Chance, Inc. is to provide financial scholarships for children of permanently or catastrophically injured or deceased workers to complete their education. Deadlines vary with state. Amount: Varies
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Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarships
Various scholarships available for students of Polish descent or students wishing to study Polish. Amount: $1,000 - $7,000
Kosciuszko Foundation 15 East 65th Street New York, NY 10021-6595 Phone: 212-734-2130 Website: www.thekf.org
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LA Kelley Communications, Inc. 65 Central Street Georgetown, Massachusetts 01833 USA phone: 1.978.352.7657 toll-free: 1.800.249.7977 fax: 1.978.352.6254 email: info@kelleycom.com www.kelleycom.com
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LA Kelley Communications Hemophilia Scholarships This website list scholarships for students or family members of students who have been diagnosed with hemophilia. Amount: Varies
Ladies Auxiliary VFW Scholarships
Various scholarships sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veteran's of Foreign Wars. Requirements vary with scholarship. Some deadlines as early as January. Amount: $1,000 - $10,000
Check with local VFW chapter for more information or : National Headquarters Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars 406 W. 34th Street Kansas City, MO 64111 Telephone: 816-561-8655 info@ladiesauxvfw.org www.ladiesauxvfw.org/programs/scholarships.html
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Latino College Dollars - Scholarships for Latino Students
Various scholarships for Latino high school and college students. The Toms Rivera Policy Institute University of Southern California Amount: Varies with scholarship School of Policy, Planning, and Development 650 Childs Way, RGL 102 Los Angeles, CA 90089-0626 Phone: (213) 821-5615 Fax: (213) 821-1976 Email: trpi@trpi.org www.latinocollegedollars.org For students who are interested in the study of counter intelligence and national security issues. Amount: Varies with scholarship For more information, see website at: www.lintcenter.org
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Lint Center for National Security Studies
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Lions Club of Texas Scholarships
Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of Texas with multiple deadlines. Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
For more information, see website at: www.texaslions.org (click on "Youth Contests")
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LittleAfrica.com
This website features a list of African American Scholarships and For more information, see website at: Internship Opportunities. www.littleafrica.com/scholarship Amount: Varies with scholarship
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Manuscript Editing
Creative writing contests for people of all ages. Amount: Varies with contest
For more information, see website at: www.manuscriptediting.com/contests.htm
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MeritAid.com
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A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and academic scholarships from colleges across the country. Amount: Varies
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Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships
Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarships are offered four times per Apply online year to honor the thousands of people who have died from www.asbestosismesothelioma.org/memorialmesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos, as well as the scholarship/ thousands of patients who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year. Amount: $500
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Micro Essay Scholarship
For anyone planning to enroll in a school of higher education. To For more information, see website at: enter, tell how this scholarship would benefit your education in 2- http://microessayscholarships.com 3 sentences (320 characters). Scholarship is given quarterly. Amount: $1,000
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Military.com Scholarships
Scholarships for dependants of active, retired, or deceased members of military. Amount: Varies with scholarship
For more information, see website: http://www.military.com
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Miss America's Outstanding Teen Competition
Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17. Be a United States citizen. Deadlines vary with state. Amount: Varies
If you are interested in receiving more information about becoming a contestant in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen, see website at: www.maoteen.org and navigate to the state you are interested in competing in. Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc 13911 West Hillsborough Avenue, Suite 168 Tampa, FL 33635 Email: info@MAOTeen.org www.MAOTeen.org
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Miss American Coed Pageants
For girls ages 3 -21. Scholarships offered for winners of state and national competitions. See website for information concerning State and National competitions. Amount: Varies
American Coed Pageants, Inc. 4120 Piedmont Road Pensacola, FL 32503 nationals@gocoed.com www.gocoed.com/main1.shtml
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Mycollegeguide.org Scholarship Sweepstakes
REQUIREMENTS
Grades 9 - 12. Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarship. Amount: $2,000
CONTACT INFO:
For more information, see website at: http://mycollegeguide.org/
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National Association for Music Education
Scholarship resources for students interested in music education For more information, go to website at: or music performance. http://menc.org/gp/scholarship-resources-for-musicstudents Amount: Varies with scholarship Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a wide range of For more information, see website at: http://nfmccategories, including voice, instrumental music, composition, music.org/cms/nfmc-competitions-and-awards dance, conducting, handicapped and visually impaired, and music therapy. Amount: Varies with scholarship
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National Federation of Music Clubs
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National Hemophilia Foundation
Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia or other bleeding disorders. Amount: Varies
For more information, go to website at: www.hemophilia.org (click on "About Us")
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National High School Poetry Contest
Open to all U.S. high school students. Submit a poem of not more than twenty lines that is unpublished and is solely your own work. Submissions will be accepted continuously through May 31. Amount: $150 - $500
Live Poets Society of NJ P O Box 8841 Turnersville NJ 08012 LPSNJ@comcast.net www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com
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National Hispanic Fund Scholarships
Various scholarships available for students of Hispanic heritage. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. 55 Second Street, Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94105 Amount: Varies with scholarship 1-877-HSF-INFO (1-877-473-4636) Applications available online at:www.hsf.net Show your creativity by making history come alive in an exhibit, Contact your State Coordinator at: documentary, paper, or performance. Contests held in Spring of http://nationalhistoryday.org each year. Deadlines vary with State - many by March 1. Grades 6-12. Amount: $250 - $1,000
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National History Day Contest
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National League of American Penwomen
Contests in Art, Music, Poetry and Writing listed on the National League of American Penwomen website. Amount: Varies with contest
NLAPW National Headquarters Pen Arts Building 1300 Seventeenth Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036-1973 Phone: 202-785-1997 www.americanpenwomen.org
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National Society of Black Engineers Scholarships
REQUIREMENTS
Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website. Requirements vary with scholarship. Amount: Varies
CONTACT INFO:
For more information, see website at: http://national.nsbe.org
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National Society of High School Scholars
Must be a member of NSHSS. Academic scholarships and To join NSHSS and see more information about the academic competitions are offered annually. Some deadlines are scholarships, go to website at: www.nshss.org as early as November 30. Amount: $250 - $5,000
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National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR, including the Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph Rumbaugh Oration Contest. Amount: Varies
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution 1000 S. 4th Street Louisville KY 40203 502-589-1776 www.sar.org (click on "Education/Youth") Chairman, NSSAR Knight Essay Contest 721 Booth Drive Shrevesport, LA 71107-3901 301-425-4765 Email: johnjohnsoncis@yahoo.com www.sar.org (click on Education/Youth")
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National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution - Knight Essay Contest
All high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are United States citizens or legal residents. Must be entered through a local NSSAR Chapter. 800- to 1,000-word original research paper on an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Deadlines vary with state - some as early as December 28. Amount: $500 - $2,000
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National Teenager Scholarship Pageant
Female between the ages of 12 - 18. Contest based on academic achievement, school, and community involvement, communication, and leadership skills. No Swimsuit competition. Deadlines vary with state with contest held in late July - early August. Amount: Varies
See website at: www.nationalteen.com for State deadlines and application. America's National Teenager 808 Deer Crossing Court Nashville, TN 37220 Toll Free: 1-866-NAT-TEEN Phone: (615) 370-4338 jennytelwar@mac.com
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Negro Spiritual Scholarship Foundation
REQUIREMENTS
CONTACT INFO:
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Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth grade level For more information, see website at: who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter a state or region wide www.negrospiritual.org/competition vocal competition in Capital Region, Florida, Mid-South Region or New England Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro spirituals. Deadlines vary by region from January through February of each year. Amount: $300 - $3,000
OnLine Contest Index
These are not scholarships! This is an index of contests where cash and prizes can be won. Amount: Varies
For more information, go to website at: http://tectonicdesigns.com/contest/index.html
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Online-Degree-Scholarships.com
Must be at least 18 yrs. old. Apply online to enter random monthly drawing for scholarship. Amount: $2,000
For more information, see website at: www.onlinedegree-scholarships.com/quick-scholarship-entry.html
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PEPNet - Financial Aid Information for Students with Hearing Disabilities
This website lists many links to financial aid information for students with hearing disabilities. Amount: Varies with scholarship
For more information, see website at: http://projects.pepnet.org/publication/financing_your_ed ucation/
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Poetry Contests
Various contests for writers of original poetry. Requirements vary For more information see website at: with contest. http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/Contests/Poetr y/ Amount: Varies Submit an original poem, twenty four lines or less, on any subject, in any style. Awarded monthly. Amount: $25 - 5,000 Poetry.Com Contest 1 Poetry Plaza Owings Mills, MD 21117 (410) 356-2000 Submit poem online at: www.poetry.com
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Poetry.Com Contests
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Prom Guide Magazine Scholarships
Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships; Business- minded Graduate, Teen Model and Creative Graduate. See website for details. Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
For more information, see website at: http://www.promguide.com/scholarship/default.aspx
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Return2College Scholarship Program
Open to current and future students who are 17 years or older. There is no maximum age limit. Amount: $1,500
For more information, see website at: www.return2college.com
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Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizen. For exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education. Amount: $1,500
CONTACT INFO:
Students must apply directly to the State education agency in their State of legal residence. Application deadlines are set forth by the respective SEA. Students must request the application package from the State education agency. For more information, see website at: www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html
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Sallie Mae Fund - Black College Dollars
This scholarship search, geared for African-American students, contains more than 300 scholarships searchable by GPA requirement, academic and career interest and application deadline. Amount: Varies with scholarship
See website at: www.thesalliemaefund.org
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San Antonio Area Foundation
Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area Foundation website. For students in San Antonio area and throughout the state of Texas. Amount: Varies with scholarship
San Antonio Area Foundation 110 Broadway Street, Suite 230 San Antonio, TX 78205-1948 Phone: 210.225.2243 General email: info@saafdn.org Website: www.saafdn.org
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Scholarship4Education.com
Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarship. Must be at least 18 yrs. old. Amount: $10,000
Register online at: www.scholarship4education.com
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Scholarshipexperts.com Scholarships
Register on website to access information about several Register at: www.scholarshipexperts.com scholarships offered by Scholarshipexperts.com. Must be 13 yrs. or older. Amount: Varies
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ScholarshipPoints.com
Members earn points for scholarships by logging in each day, completing surveys and reviewing other sites and services. Drawings are monthly. Amount: Varies with scholarship Scholarships that are available for students pursuing higher education in a Graphic Communications related field of study. Amount: Varies
For more information, see website at: www.scholarshippoints.com
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Scholarships in Graphic Communications
For more information, see website at: www.graphiccommcentral.org/decide/scholarships-ingraphic-communications.html
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Scholarships4moms
REQUIREMENTS
Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarships. Must be 18 yrs. or older. Amount: $10,000
CONTACT INFO:
Register online at: www.scholarships4moms.net
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Scholarships4moms.com
Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarships. Must be 18 yrs. or older. Scholarship drawings are held several times during the year. Amount: $10,000
Register on website at: www.scholarships4moms.net/form.php
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ScholarshipZone.com Scholarship
Enter online at: www.scholarshipzone.com
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Scholarsite.com Scholarships
Random monthly drawing. Must register with Scholarsite.com to be eligible. Amount: $1,000
For more information, see website at: www.scholarsite.com
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Scholastic Art and Writing Awards - Alliance for Young Artists and Writers
Grades 7 - 12. Awards will be given for outstanding works in For more information, see website at: writing and visual art categories. Students should check website www.artandwriting.org for detailed information. Deadlines vary by region with some as early as October. Amount: From $1,000 to $10,000
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Seneca Nation of Indians Scholarship
Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians. Must show financial need. Amount: Up to $11,000 per year.
For more information, see website at: ww.sni.org/hep (click on "Education and Employment")
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SEVEN Fund - I Am an Entrepreneur Photography Competition
This competition recognizes the outstanding use of photography For more information, see website at: to tell compelling stories of role model entrepreneurs from www.sevenfund.org/entrepreneur-image around the world. Anyone is welcome to participate in this competition. Amount: $250 - $1,000
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Sharps Scholarship Program
Must write essay on topic of accidental needle-stick injuries For more information, see website at: outside of hospital and healthcare settings. Contest held twice a www.sharpsinc.com/scholarship.htm year. Amount: $750 - $1,500
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Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society Scholarship Program
For students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who plan to major in the actuarial (insurance) profession. Note: High school students may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed on webpage. Please refer to the specific eligibility requirements for each scholarship for more information.
For more information, see website at: www.beanactuary.com
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Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society Scholarship Program
For more information, see website at: www.beanactuary.com
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Society of Automotive Engineers International Scholarships Program
REQUIREMENTS
Amount: Varies with scholarship For undergraduate and graduate students majoring in engineering. Deadlines vary, but are mostly in Spring semester of year. Amount: Varies with scholarship
CONTACT INFO:
SAE Scholarships and Loans Program 400 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15096 USA scholarships@sae.org (724) 772-8593 http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo 9100 Decker Lake Road, Austin, TX 78724 Phone: (512) 919-3000 Fax: (512) 919-3005 Email: info@rodeoaustin.com www.rodeoaustin.com/scholarships.aspx For more information, see website at: www.studentloannetwork.com/10K/
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Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Scholarship
Available to students from all counties in Texas. Amount: $2,500 - $15,000
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Student Loan Network $10,000 Scholarship
Register on website to enter quarterly random drawing for scholarship. Amount: $10,000
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Study Abroad Scholarships
StudyAbroad.com is a source of information on educational opportunities for students to study in other countries. Amount: Varies
Studyabroad.com 1350 Edgmont Ave., Suite 1100 Chester, PA 19013 USA Phone: (484) 766-2920 www.studyabroad.com Register online at: http://suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp
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SunTrust Education Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Register on Sun Trust Education website for random drawing to win scholarships. One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October through May. Amount: $1,000
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Sweepstakes Lovers
A website that features many sweepstakes where contestants can compete for cash and prizes. Amount: Varies
See website at: www.sweepstakeslovers.com
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Teachers Count
This website offers a list of scholarships for prospective teachers. Amount: Varies with scholarship
For more information, see website at: www.teacherscount.org/wannateach/scholarships.shtml
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Teen Ink Magazine
A website that has many writing contests for teens. Amount: Varies with contest.
For more information, see website at: www.teenink.com/Resources/ContestsR.php
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Texas Association For Pupil Transportation Scholarships
REQUIREMENTS
Various scholarships listed on the Texas Association For Pupil Transportation website. Amount: Varies
CONTACT INFO:
For more information, see website at: www.tapt.com
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Texas FFA Foundation Scholarships
Various scholarships listed on the Texas FFA Foundation website. Amount: Varies with scholarship
Joanne Shelton Scholarship Administrator / Executive Assistant Texas FFA Foundation 614 East 12th Street Austin, TX 78701 joanne@texasffafoundation.org Office: 512-480-8047 www.texasffafoundation.org Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Student Services Division P.O. Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711-2788 1-800-242-3062 (512) 427-6101 www.thecb.state.tx.us or contact a college financial aid office. Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants 14651 Dallas Pkwy Suite 700 Dallas, Texas 75254 800.428.0272 972.687.8500 www.tscpa.org (click on "Students")
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Texas Financial Aid Programs - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Financial aid for college offered by the State of Texas. Amount: Varies
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Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Scholarships for students who plan to major in the field of accounting. Amount: Varies with scholarship
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Texas Surveyors Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
Must have been accepted or enrolled in a survey related course TSPS of study. Financial need and academic achievement considered. 2525 Wallingwood Drive #300 Austin, Texas 78746 Amount: Not listed Phone: 512.327.7871 www.tsps.org/index.php/education/tsfi For deserving current undergraduate and graduate students as well as incoming freshmen, incoming graduate and transfer students. TTAA scholarships are awarded based on a variety of factors including ethnicity, academic merit and financial need. Deadlines vary with county. Amount: Varies Texas Tech Alumni Association P.O. Box 45001 Lubbock, Texas 79409-5001 806-742-3641 ttaa@ttu.edu www.texastechalumni.org Check website to see foundations in your state and community: http://www.tgci.com/funding.shtml
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Texas Tech Alumni Association Scholarships
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The Grantsmanship Center
A list of community foundations in the United States. Scholarships for high school students are available from some local foundations. Click on your state for more information Amount: Varies
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This Way to CPA Scholarships
REQUIREMENTS
Numerous scholarships for students interested in a career in accounting. Amount: Varies with scholarship
CONTACT INFO:
For more information, see website at: www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/scholarship-search
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Two Ten International Footwear Foundation Scholarships - Footwear Design Scholarship
Open to any student who is studying design with a focus on footwear. Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
For more information, see website at: www.twoten.org/Scholarships
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Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations Awards and Scholarships
Multiple scholarships listed on the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations website. Amount: Varies with scholarship
Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations 25 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 (617) 742-2100 info @ uua.org www.uua.org/giving/awardsscholarships
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United Methodist Higher Education Foundation
Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time student in a UM-related college,\ university or seminary and be an active member of The UMC for at least one year. Amount: Varies with scholarship
UMHEF 1001 Nineteenth Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37212-2130 800.811.8110 umhefscholarships@gbhem.org www.umhef.org/receive.php GBHEM Scholarship Office PO Box 340007 Nashville TN 37203-0007 umscholar@gbhem.org 615-340-7344 www.gbhem.org United Negro College Fund 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044 1-800-331-2244 www.uncf.org For more information, see website at: http://main.uschess.org (click on "Scholastic/College")
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United Methodist Scholarship Program - General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Must be active, full member of The United Methodist Church for at least 1 year. 2.5 GPA, full time student. Applications accepted between January 1st and May 15th.
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United Negro College Fund Scholarships
Various scholarships offered on the UNCF website. Amount: Varies
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United States Chess Federation Scholarships
This website offers information about some colleges in the United States that offer scholarships for chess. Amount: Varies
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UNITED STATES JCI SENATE FOUNDATION Amount: $1,000
REQUIREMENTS
High school seniors with high academic achievement.
CONTACT INFO:
For more information, see website at: http://www.usjcisenate.org The deadline for return of the completed application forms to the state chairperson is at his or her individual discretion, and can vary from as early as December 1st to as late as the following January 15th. The deadline is shown on each state's application cover page.
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United States Navy Memorial Scholarships
A list scholarship programs and educational resources for students and service members available through the government, veterans groups and other associations. Amount: Varies with scholarship
For complete list, go to website at: www.navymemorial.org (click on "History and Education")
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United States Senate Youth Program
Junior and Seniors in high school who hold an elected student office are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Two students will be selected from each state. States have deadlines varying from July 1 through November 2. Amount: $5,000 and all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.
To receive detailed information and a selection application, contact your high school principal, counselor or refer to the State-level Education Selection Administrators listed on web page at: www.ussenateyouth.org
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US Achievement Scholarship Fund
Visit website to see complete eligibility requirements to enter monthly contests. Must be U.S. citizen. Amount: $5,000
Achievement Scholarship Fund 2207 Concord Pike, Suite 623 Wilmington, DE 19803. www.achievementscholarshipfund.org For more information, see website at: www.usafunds.org (800) 537-4180 scholarship@usafunds.org
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USAFunds Access to Education Scholarships
Various scholarships available. Amount: varies
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Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS Scholarship
Random drawing for students who sign up for CollegeSTEPS program. Drawings are held eight times during the year. Amount: $1,000
For more information, go to web site at: https://wfefs.wellsfargo.com/csteps/rules.jsp 1-888-511-7302 collegesteps@wellsfargo.com
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WinningSurveys.com Sweepstakes
Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up to $50,000. Enter online at: www.winningsurveys.com Amount: $50,000
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WordSmart High School Scholarship Sweepstakes
Open to high school students grades 9-11. Register on website to enter monthly random drawing for scholarship. Amount: $2,000
For more information, see website at: www.wordsmart.com/fwscholar/signup.php
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Writers/Illustrators of the Future Contests
REQUIREMENTS
CONTACT INFO:
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For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy stories. The L. Ron Hubbard Writers or Illustrators of the Future contest has four quarters- October 1, January 1, April 1 and July Contest 1. P.O. Box 1630 Los Angeles, CA 90078 Amount: $500 - $5,000 contests@authorservicesinc.com www.writersofthefuture.com Writing contests for students grade K - 12. Amount: $25 - $1,500 For more information, see website at: www.youngvoicesfoundation.org For more information, see website at: http://yfuusa.org/american-students/scholarships.php
Young Voices Foundation Writing Contests
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Youth For Understanding (YFU) USA Scholarships
YFU awards more than 300 different scholarships to students each year for study abroad. Amount: Varies with scholarship
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Zinch.com General Scholarship
Current high school student, minimum 2.0 GPA, Zinch profile complete. Both need of student and merit considered. Winners chosen based on what the student provides in his/her Zinch profile. Amount: $1,000 - $10,000
Apply online at: http://www.zinch.com/static/collegescholarships.html
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