Scholarship Deadline Amount of Award Contact Info Description 2001 Leadership Development Association Speech Contest February $100- $500 Melissa Henslee Phone: 205-715-1426 Open to any 11th grade student, requires a 4-6 min. speech on the topic of leadership. 2010 Independence Day Scholarship July 2 $5,000 www.joefoss.com/programs/ scholarship-program This $5000 scholarship is open to students of all national backgrounds that are currently studying in the United States or in an American military school out of the country. AAJA General Scholarship and Internship Awards Varies Varies http://www.aaja.org/ programs/scholarships/ Several different scholarships offered
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Scholarship Deadline Amount of Award
Contact Info Description
2001 Leadership Development Association Speech Contest
February $100- $500 Melissa Henslee Phone: 205-715-1426
Open to any 11th grade student, requires a 4-6 min. speech on the topic of leadership.
2010 Independence Day Scholarship July 2 $5,000
www.joefoss.com/programs/ scholarship-program
This $5000 scholarship is open to students of all national backgrounds that are currently studying in the United States or in an American military school out of the country.
Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
March
$1,500 (one-time, non-renewable, used for any year of undergraduate work)
Phone: 800-429-9475 www.afas.org/Education
Dependent children, ages 23 and under, of active, retired or deceased Air Force members.
Air Traffic Control Association Scholarships
August 1 Not specified Phone: 703-522-5717
US Citizen, enrolled in aeronautics, aviation, and related fields.
Alabama American Legion Scholarship
May 1 $850 American Legion Phone: 334-262-6638
Alabama resident, descendant of war veteran
Alabama Association of School Boards District V Fine Arts Scholarship
April 12 $500
Mr. John Hackett, Jr.; President, AASB District V; Scholarship Selection Committee; Fairfield City Board of Education; P.O. Box 110; Fairfield, Alabama 35064.
Completed 1st semester of Senior year. Participated in Fine Arts at least 3 years. 3.2 GPA overall, 4.0 GPA fine arts.
One senior selected from high school must submit essay on selected topic
Alabama/Tennessee Trail of Tears Scholarship
June VVaries http://www.trailoftears-remembrance.org/Scholarships/ General_SCHOLARSHIPS_2006.html
Native American descent, from tribes originating in the Southeast. The students awarded these scholarships shall have demonstrated successful academic performance and financial need
All USA High School Academic Team
Februar 22 $2,500 http://allstars.usatoday.com Phone: 703-854-5890
Outstanding academic, artistic, or leadership endeavor, essay
Contact: http://www.all-ink.com/storeinfo/scholarship/ scholarship.html or e-mail: [email protected]
Minimum 2.5 GPA is required. Scholarships are given two times a year. Application deadline dates are Dec. 31 and July 31. All requests for application must be done online. No mail – in requests will be accepted.
Alpha Nu Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society
March 1 $500 Phone: 205-669-7813
Shelby county female student pursuing degree in education. B average.
Amateur Athletic Union- Youth Excel Scholarship
December 14 $500 to $3,500
www.aausports.org Phone: (407) 934-7200
2.5 GPA, must participate in one sanctioned sport, essay required
American Cancer Society College Scholarship
March 4 Varies www.cancer.org
Have had a cancer diagnosis before the age of 21, minimum 2.5 GPA
American General Scholarship February 1 $500-$1,500
Request an application by contacting... American General Scholarship Program c/o Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc., PO Box 22492, Nashville, TN 37202-2492 or call 615-320-3149 or fax 615-320-3151.
Top 1/2 of class (but not top 10%), present evidence of good character by participation in extracurricular activities at school, or involvement in community affairs after school.
UUp to five scholarships anywhere from $3,000-$4,000
www.archfoundation.org Jamie Yeung at The American Institute of Architects: [email protected]
"The AIA/AAF Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship provides assistance to high school graduates, college freshmen, and community college students from a minority and/or financially disadvantaged background who intend to pursue a NAAB-accredited professional degree (5-year BA or BA + MA) in architecture. The application requires a letter of recommendation from a high school guidance counselor, architect, or other individual who is aware of the student's interest and aptitude for architecture, and an application prepared by the student, including an essay, statement of disadvantaged circumstances, letters of recommendations, transcripts and a drawing"
Varies for local competitions but most begin in the fall. Students must compete in the state competitions prior to 03/08. National deadline is March 8, 2002.
"State final - $2,000 - $5,000 National - $1,500 to $18,000"
http://www.legion.org/oratorical
US citizen, 3-5 minute discourse on assigned topics from US Constitution; grades 9-12
students with outstanding academic credentials. Special scholarships are available to students who have significant economical needs in order to pursue degrees in NS&T
American Physical Society, The February
$2000 per year for new minority scholars, and $3000 per year for renewal students
Any African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior
American Planning Association
Varies Varies http://www.planning.org/scholarships/index.htm Several different scholarships offered
American Political Science Association
Varies Varies http://www.apsanet.org/content_3115.cfm Several different scholarships offered
American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship
May 15 www.aqha.com Phone: 806-376-4888
Member of AQHYA 3 years 2.5 GPA, essay, transcript, recommendation
"Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic or Native-American accounting major. Applicant must display: excellence in academics, leadership, work experience, participation in community activities"
Asian American Scholarships
varies varies http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/asian.htm clearinghouse for numerous scholarships
Association for Women in Sports Media Scholarship
October $1,000 http://awsmonline.org/intern-scholarship/
Applicants must be full-time female students seeking an undergraduate or
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships June Varies http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships.php
Several different scholarships offered
Ayn Rand Essay Contest April 1 $50 - $10,000
Essay Contest Information Phone: 949-222-6550 ext. 247 [email protected]
11th and 12th graders, The Fountainhead - essay in response to the book
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships January
$7500/year max Contact: http://www.act.org/goldwater/boi.htm
$7500 per year max. Sophomores or Juniors with a min. GPA 3.0 or in the top quarter of their class.
BigSun Scholarship June 23, 2011 $500 www.bigsunathletics.com
"The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving students. All student-athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. For High School Seniors
All Company and Franchise restaurant, corporate and field employees, children of employees and high school seniors are eligible to apply.
Cahaba Valley Lions Club March 31 up to $3,000 Phone: 205-992-7433
Shelby county resident, financial need, community service, have eye and/or diabetes disorder
Cargill Scholarship for Rural America
February 15 $1,000
Cargill Scholarship for Rural America c/o National FFA Org. Scholarship Office PO Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Senior whose family income is 50% from farming, US citizen
Carole Simpson Scholarship, The
May $2,000 http://www.scholarships4students.com/ carole_simpson_scholarship.htm
minority sophomores, juniors and seniors with at least one full academic year remaining. You must intend to pursue a career in broadcast journalism to be considered for this award.
"Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested Demonstrated financial need Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities Strong writing skills U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency "
Cuban American Teachers Association Scholarship Program
"Any current high school junior who: Has at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades Demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge "
Dolphin Scholarship April 15 $3,000
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation Attn: Scholarship Administrator 5040 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 104A Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Children of members of Submarine Force, academics, need, activities
Donnelly Awards May 1 $5,000 Phone: 312-245-5300 Email: [email protected]
Play tennis in interscholastic or intramural and have type 1 diabetes
Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship March $250-$500
Wiedner & Vandercook M.S.F. c/o Leal Portis, President 16335 Patricia Way Grass Valley, CA 95949 Phone/Fax: (530) 273-6018 E-Mail: [email protected]
"Writea brief autobiography of your activities relating to peace and socialjustice, nuclear disarmament issues, and conflict resolution. Includesome proof of these activities (e.g., copies of newspaper articles,verification by your references). Include two letters of recommendation. Describe how you will contribute to a peaceful and just society in the future. "
Contact: Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, 380 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10017. Deadline: January.
$500-$5000. Must be a junior or senior in a four-year university.
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Contest
January Varies www.elks.org/enf/default.cfm
"Most Valuable Student Scholarships 500 four-year scholarships, ranging from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year, for graduating high school seniors based on financial need, leadership and scholarship. 2010 MVS Award Winners. Legacy Awards $4,000 ($1,000 year for four years) merit-based scholarships for children and grandchildren of Elks who are members in good standing. 2010 Legacy Award Winners. Emergency Educational Grants One-year educational grants available to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks. "
$1000. Must be at least a sophomore who demonstrates leadership on behalf of the cause of freedom, American values and constitutional principles. Must be a U.S. citizen, enrolled full-time and in good standing. An essay describing your background, educational and career objectives, leadership and achievements, and at least 2 letters of recommendation will be required.
Any major at an accredited college or university. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Must have a financial need as defined by the federal needs formula. Applicant must have demonstrated leadership commitment through participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or any other activities that reflect leadership abilities.
General Electric LULAC Scholarship
March Varies http://www.lnesc.org. Several different scholarships offered
George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship for Minorities, Institute of Real Estate Management Foundation
March $1,750
Kimberly S. Holmes IREM Foundation Phone: 312 329-6008 Fax: 312 410-7908 [email protected]
Applicant must be a member of a minority group and a U.S. citizen. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale within their major and must have completed two courses in real estate or indicate an intent to complete such courses. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for the academic year for which the award applies or the scholarship may be revoked. Three letters of recommendation and essay (500 words maximum) required.
This $5000 scholarship is available to any student that is 19 years or under, as of October 25 and is renewable.
Helping Hands Book Scholarship
July 15 $100 director@helpinghandsbookscholarship,com Phone: 877-629-6184
Application, essay, transcript, SASE, $5.00 fee
Hispanic Outlook Scholarship Fund varies
Contact: The Hispanic Outlook Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 68, Paramus, NJ 07652. Phone: (201) 587-8800.
No specifics.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
April $1000-$3000
Contact: Send SASE to: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, General Program Application, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104-4429.
$1000-$3000. Hispanic background, a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. that has completed a minimum of 15 college hours with a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
Contact: Carol Metz, Executive Director. P.O. Box 491, Hyde Park, NY 12538. Phone: (914) 452-4345.
$1,000-$2,000. Applicant must demonstrate financial need and talent and training in food studies and communication arts. Selection is based upon essay, field of interest, experience, and studies.
Image America Scholarships October 31 $1,000 mailto:[email protected]
Must attend private college/university, 2.5 GPA, need, nomination
Imagine America Scholarship - Virginia College
None State $1,000 www.petersons.com/cca
Any Senior, 2.5 minimum GPA, demonstrated financial need
Institute for International Public Policy
March
Contact: IIPP Administrative Office, The College Fund/UNCF, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, P.O. Box 10444, Fairfax, VA 22031. Deadline: March.
Amount not specified. Sophomore students enrolled full-time at a four-year institution. Minimum 3.2 GPA. Must have a strong interest in a career in international service.
International Association of Administrative Professionals
$1,000 http://www.iaap.net/al/bham/
2.5 min. GPA, must be entering a business related field, essay, reference letter, transcript
International Food Service Editorial Council Scholarship
March 15 $1000-$2500
Contact: Scholarship Program Director, International Food Service Editorial Council, P.O. Box 491 Hyde Park, New York 12538. Deadline: March 15.
$1000 - $2500 for a full-time student enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational institution. Must prove interest in a career in editorial, public relations or a related aspect of communications in the food-service industry. Applicable majors include culinary arts, hospitality management, dietetics, nutrition, journalism, public relations, mass communication, english, broadcast journalism, marketing, photography, or graphic arts.
March 1 $500-$2500 Contact Gulf States Paper Cooperation directly
Applicant or parent must be employed by Gulf States Paper Cooperation
Jackie Robinson Scholarship April 1 Up to $6000
Scholarship Program, Jackie Robinson Foundation Phone: 212-290-8600
Minority, need, leadership, high academics, essay
Jaycee War Memorial Fund Scholarship
March 1 $1,000 Phone: 918-584-2481 ext. 434 Leadership, Academic & Financial need
Jeannette Rankin Foundation/Women’s Education Fund
Contact: Jeannette Rankin Foundation, P.O. Box 6653, Athens, GA 30604-6653. For additional information: http://www.rankinfoundation.org/
Amount not specified. Female students 35 years or older, U.S. citizen and accepted or enrolled at a school to pursue an undergraduate degree or technical/vocational training course. Must be promising student with severe financial need.
$500-$2500 Contact: http://www.allamericanathletes.com/scholarship or e-mail: [email protected]
$500-$2500. Must have had involvement or be currently involved in an athletic or extracurricular sport. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident attending an accredited U.S. college or university.
Kaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay Competition
February 1 Up to $5000 www.kaptest.com/essay Original essay on topic of students choice
Karla Scherer Foundation March 1 Varies http://comnet.org/kschererf
Women majoring in economics or finance
Knight Essay Contest December 29 $50 to $7,500 www.sar.org/youth/knightrl.htm
"The US Constitution: Does it stand the test of time?" Min. 500 words not to exceed 750 words, Junior or Senior
Kodak Scholarship January Varies http://telacu.com/site/en/home/education/applications.html Serveral different scholarships offered
For visual, hearing or physical impairment. Financial need
Lucent Global Science Scholars Program No Deadline
$1,000- $5,000 scholarship & the opportunity to attend a weeklong "Global Summit" at Lucent Technologies corporate headquarters & the opportunity for summer internships
http://www.excellence.org/programs.html
Min. SAT 1400 or ACT 30 and 3.7 unweighted GPA - Deadline
Margaret M. Prickett Scholarship
March 31 $1,000
Society of Daughters of the US Army Janet Otto, Chairman 7717 Rockledge Court West Springfield, VA 22152-3854
Daughters, Granddaughters of US Army officers, need, SASE
Contact: Army Emergency Relief National Headquarters, Education Department, 1200 Stovall Street, Alexandria VA 22332.
Value not specified. Scholarships open to dependent children, stepchildren, or legally adopted children of soldiers who are on active duty, retired, or deceased. Applicants must be unmarried U.S. Citizens or permanent residents who are under the age of 22. Must maintain a 2.0 GPA and attend school full - time (any major).
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
Varies Varies http://www.gfoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1503&Itemid=1 Several different scholarships offered
Contact: The Rotary Foundation, Rotary Club International, One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. Deadline: January 1
Up to $11,000 for students who have completed two years of university study or appropriate professional experience prior to the commencement of the scholarship. Must be citizens of countries in which rotary clubs are in operation. Must be committed to the pursuit of a specific academic degree.
National Alliance of Scholastic Achievement
March 1
$2,000 to $15,000 available for tuition, fees, room and board, books, paid over 4 years
Senior, anticipate being accepted by 4yr. college, GPA at least 2.75, ACT or SAT, essay, letter of recommendation
National Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA)
March 1 Varies www.namta.org
Open to NAMTA employees or employee of a NAMTA member firm and their relatives. Based on financial need, GPA, extracurricular activities, and special interests.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
March Varies www.naacpldf.org/scholarships/
Lehman Scholarship candidates must be of excellent character and be able to present strong academic records, test scores, and personal essays. A candidate must have a demonstrable record of community and school involvement that reveals exceptional leadership potential with a capacity to work well in diverse settings. Moreover, s/he must provide strong recommendations from teachers, community representatives, or employers
Scholarship Coordinator, National FFA Phone: 317-802-6061
Academics, Community service, work experience
National Health Service Corps Scholarship
March 30 Full tuition
U.S. Dept of Health & Human Service, National Health Service Corps, 4350 E. West hwy., 10th Fl., Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 800-638-0824
Career interest in nursing: must work one year for each year of scholarship in underserved community.
National Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Contact: NHSF Selection Committee, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104. Phone: (415) 445-9930.
No specified amount. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
National Peace Essay Contest
February
"$10,000 1 National First Place Winner* $5,000 1 National Second Place Winner* $2,500 1 National Third Place Winner* $1,000 1 State Winner in each state"
Topic for the 2010-2011 National Peace Essay Contest. The topic is Governance, Corruption, and Conflict. To participate, students are asked to answer the question: For those who hope to prevent violent conflict, how can their efforts to reduce, if not eliminate, corruption best contribute to building sustainable peace using two cases of countries in transition from war to peace?
National Scholars Foundation Scholarship
$250-$2500 Contact: National Scholars Honor Society, PO Box 2534, Lafayette, LA 70502-2543.
$250-$2,500. Any student with at least a 3.0 GPA & community service involvement.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship
February 1
Contact: Office of the Committees, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 1776 D. Street, Washington, D.C. 20006-5392.
No specified amount. Must be a U.S. citizen and attend an accredited college in the U.S.
All high school students. 300 word essay telling why you have chosen to stay away from drugs and alcohol and what you are personally doing to further prevention and awareness in your school and community
January 20 $1,000+ http://www.papajohns.com/comun/scholar.htm (800) 865-9373
Well-rounded, good character, community involvement, creative ability, life goals and interests, demonstrated leadership, academic achievement, min. 2.0 GPA
Parke-Davis Epilepsy Scholarship
Not stated Phone: 1-800-AWARD-PD www.parentsinc.org
Student currently receiving treatment for epilepsy
Pfizer’s Scholarship Award June 15 $2,000 www.epilepsy-scholarship.com
This $2000 scholarship is available to high school senior who has applied to college or a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college.
Phi Delta Kappa International
January Varies http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/index.htm
Membership in PDK gives you access to apply for education scholarships, fellowships, and awards.
ten students will receive $10,000 annually for four years
"Ron Brown Scholar Program 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206 Charlottesville, VA 22901 Phone: 434 964 1588 Fax: 434 964 1589 E-mail: [email protected] www.ronbrown.org "
African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen
Roothbert Fund, Inc. Scholarship February 1 $2,000
Contact: Roothbert Fund, 475 Riverside Dr., Suite 252, New York, NY 10115. Phone: (212) 870-3116.
$2,000 for any Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior teaching majors. Applicant must be primary motivated by spiritual values. Financial need is considered.
Ruben Salazar Memorial Scholarship January Varies http://www.nahj.org/2009/01/scholarshipseligibility
Journalism. Several different scholarships offered
25 scholarships of $7,500 each. An invitation for winners, parents and/or guardians to attend a SAMMY weekend at the Disney World Complex in Orlando, Florida. An opportunity to be pictured in a special congratulatory Milk Mustache ad in a June edition of USA TODAY and other national magazines.
www.whymilk.com
Outstanding athletics, academics, leadership, and community service.
March 1 $500-$1500 American General Scholarship Phone: 615-320-3149
High academics, leadership, service, character, Alabama resident
Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
July 1 $5000 max
Contact: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1211 Avenue of The Americas, New York, NY 10036-8775. Phone (212) 596-6200. Deadline July 1.
Maximum award $5000 for any Sophomore, Junior, Senior. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be either African-American, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander. Financial need is considered.
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
None Stated $1,000 - $5,000
Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, Inc.; 555 Broadway; New York, New York 10012-1396
Essay contest and transcript. High school student with an interest in writing.
Society of American Travel Writers Scholarship
August 1 www.travelbigo.com/scholarships/SATW
Applicants must be ages 13-18 and attending grades 8-12 as of May 15. The travel experience you write about must have occurred within the last three years.
Society of Exploration Geophysics March
$500 to $14 000 per academic year, with average awards being approximately US$2700 per academic year
www.seg.org
A student must intend to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics or a closely related field, such as geosciences, physics, geology, or earth and environmental sciences.
State Farm Companies Foundation/Insurance
February Varies http://www.statefarm.com/aboutus/community/ grants/foundation/state_farm_foundation_scholarships.asp
"Several different scholarships offered Only children or legal dependants of a State Farm agent, retiree or company employee are eligible."
Forty (40) awards of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) will be available in 2010. The $1,500.00 awards are for one year only. One (1) twenty thousand dollar ($20,000.00) Pratt & Whitney award will be presented to a scholar who can demonstrate a sincere aptitude for and pursuit of a career in aviation, aerospace technology or research
http://www.taisf.org/
Applicants must be students of accredited high schools who have graduated or will graduate in the school year 2009-2010. Additionally, applying students must have a GPA of at least three points (3.0) on a four-point scale
must be a dependent of a unior member; essay & recommendation required; criteria: 3.0 gpa, character, leadership, financial need, career goals
United Negro College Fund April 15 Varies
Program Services Dept., United Negro College Fund, 8260 Willow Oaks Corp. Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031
Must be African-American enrolled at UNCF approved school.
United States Army Emergency Relief Scholarship
April 1 Not specified http://www.aerhq.org/education_ dependentchildren_WithLinks.asp
Children of Soldiers on active federal duty, children of retired Soldiers, or children of Soldiers who died while on active duty or in a retired status are eligible.
First year of Graduate school tuition, room & board
Contact: Dr. Richard Hope, Director of Foreign Affairs Fellowship, PO Box 2431, Princeton, NJ 08543-2437.
First year of Graduate school tuition, room & board paid in full. Any major with at least a 3.2 GPA who is interested in foreign affairs with US Department of State. Must participate in internship program.
World Studio Foundation Scholarships
April $2000-$6000 www.worldstudio.org
"Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the fine or commercial arts, design or architecture - one of the design/arts disciplines listed under “areas of study” - and plan to enter a caeer in the creative professions Financial need and minority status are considered"