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
ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) Scholarship Fund
March $2,000 Contact: ABWA National Headquarters, Kansas City, MO.
Recipient must be female, be an undergraduate attending college. Recipient must have a GPA of min. 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Actions Speak Scholarship April 15
$1000 - $4000
Future Business Leaders of America Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 1912 Association Drive Reston, VA 22091
FBLA member, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation telling of volunteer/fundraising activities.
ACT-SO “Olympics of the Mind” Scholarships
last Fri. in March varies http://www.naacp.org
essay, recommendation, transcript, financial information, evidence of employment
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.
Alabama Association of School Office Personnel Scholarship
March 30 $1,000 Pam Acker; 2680 County Road 10; Piedmont, Alabama 36272
Pursing a degree in a business related field or k-12 edu. degree at an accredited Alabama school, college or university. Achievement and need based.
Alabama Baptist Foundation Scholarship
March 31 Varies www.tbfa.org [email protected]
Alabama resident, member of Baptist church in Alabama Baptist State Convention, ACT, rec., photo
Alabama Feed and Grain Association Scholarship
May 1
Alabama Feed and Grain Association 1528 Peachtree Lane NE, Ste. 201 Cullman, AL 35058 Phone: 256-775-0111
Interest in agriculture, essay, ACT, references
Alabama Fire Sprinkler Assoc. Fire Safety Essay Contest
January 5 $250 - $1,000 Phone: (256) 463 2942 Essay contest
Alabama G.I. Dependents Scholarship
$7000.00 / full tuition
http://www.va.state.al.us/ scholarship.htm
Parents must have had Military experience
Alabama Home Builders Foundation Scholarship
April 1 None specified www.hbaa.org
Alabama resident pursuing a construction-related degree at an Alabama school
Alabama Indian Affairs Commission Scholarship
Varies Varies http://www.aiac.state.al.us/ Prog_Scholarships.aspx
Several different scholarships offered
Alabama Math and Science Scholarship
$4000 renewable with 3.0 GPA. Agree to teach for 5 years in system with critical needs. For use during Junior or senior year.
Dr. Jayne Meyer, Asst.Supt., AL St. Dept. of Education P.O. Box 302101 Montgomery, AL 36130 Phone: 334-242-9560
Must be resident of Alabama, attend school in Alabama, Pursue teaching degree in Math or Science.
Alabama Power Leadership Development Speech Contest
February 22 $250-$1500 Contact: Doris Henson Phone: 205-257-3530
10th - 12th grade students, must deliver 4-6 min. speech on leadership
Alabama Society - DAR
January 25 Scholarship goes directly to college
Extracurricular activates, leadership, community service, five references, financial need form, transcript
Alabama Sports Festival Scholarship
January 18 $750 [email protected] Alabama High School Senior
Alabama Student Assistance Program
March 15 $2,000 - $200 www.ache.state.al.us
Need-based for undergraduate Alabama residents. Priority given to students who are Pell eligible. Must submit SAR.
Alabama Young Bankers Essay Scholarship
April 1 $1,000 Melissa Martin [email protected]
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
All-ink.com College Scholarship Program
"December 31 July 31" $250-$2500
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.
American Institute for Real Estate Appraisers
Varies VVaries http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/ education/scholarship.aspx
Several different scholarships offered
American Institute of Architects Foundation
January
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"
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Varies Varies http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/Accounting Education/Resources/Scholarshipsand Awards/Pages/default.aspx
Several different scholarships offered
American Legion Oratorical Contest
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
American Library Association March Varies
http://www.ala.org/ala/educationcareers/ scholarships/index.cfm
Several different scholarships offered
American Nuclear Society (ANS) Undergraduate Scholarships
February & April Varies http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships/
More than 20 scholarships named after pioneers and leaders in NS&T and other general scholarships are awarded each year to
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
http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/ honors/scholarship/index.cfm
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
American Society for Microbiology: Undergraduate Fellowship
February Fellowship http://www.asm.org/index.php/awards-grants/student-fellowships.html
AMVETS National Four-year Scholarship
April 15 $1,000
AMVETS National Hdq. 4647 Forbes Blvd Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-459-9600 ext 3043
Child or grandchild of veteran who is member of AMVETs
AMVETS National Headquarters
Varies Varies http://www.amvetsnsf.org/scholarships.html Several different scholarships offered
Arthur Anderson Scholarship Program for Minorities
January $2,500-$4,000
Phone: (312) 507-3402 Fax: (312) 507 6748. http://www.education-leadership.org/main/index.php?option=com_ content&view=category&id=37: list-of-scholarships&Itemid=59 &layout=default
"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
graduate degree during the 2010-11 academic year
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
or currently attending a post secondary institue and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community"
Blue Circle of America Scholarship Program
March 1 $1000- $2000 Phone: 1/770/423-4700 Applicant or parent employed by Blue Circle
Booker T. Washington Scholarships
February Varies https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships /Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
Boy Scouts of America
Varies varies http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/ BoyScouts/Resources/Scholarships.aspx
Several different scholarships offered
BPW Foundation $500-$2000 Contact: Scholarships, BPW Foundation, 2012 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036.
$500-$2,000. (For older women). Four scholarship programs, each with its own eligibility requirements.
Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete and Student Athlete Achievement Award
January 23 $2,500 - full tuition
School principal or counselor Nominated by school principal
Burger King Scholarship Program January
$1,000-$25,000
http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/ burger_king_scholars_program.html
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.
Castle Ink's Green Scholarship July 31 $2,500 www.castleink.com/_ink-scholarship.html
This $2500 scholarships is for students who are United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average.
Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholar Program
October https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate- scholarship-program.html
high school senior planning to enroll in a 4-or 5-year college program
Character Stars Scholarship
March 1 $500-$1500
American General Life and Accident Insurance Company c/o Scholarship Program Program Administrator PO Box 23737 Nashville, TN 37202-3737
Alabama resident, 2 letters of rec., essay, 2.8 GPA, activities, SASE
Charmon, A. Patrick Scholarship
$1,500 http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html
full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated their commitments to building communities
Chevrolet Excellence in Education Award March Varies
http://www.scholarships4students.com/ chevy_excellence_in_education.htm
Excellence in Music Award or the Excellence in Education Scholarship
Chinese-American Citizens Alliance Foundation
July $1,000 http://www.cacafoundation.org/
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Program
Varies Varies http://www.choctawnation-sap.com/scholarships.shtml Several different scholarships offered
Chopin Piano Competition Febraury 1
$1,000 to $2,500 http://en.chopin.nifc.pl/institute/organization/contact
Perform a set repertoire
Civitan International Foundation March $1,000 http://www.juniorcivitan.org/ScholarshipApplication.pdf
"Candidates must be a Civitan, Campus Civitan or Junior Civitan and must have been a member for at least two years."
Coca-Cola Scholars Program October 31 $1000-$5000 https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/
High academics, leadership, character, service, US citizen
Colgate “Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” Minority Scholarships
May http://www.adha.org/sitemap/index.html
College Board Scholarship Search - -
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder /html/fundfind01.html
Search Engine for College Scolarships
College Scholarships Foundation varies varies www.collegescholarships.org
clearinghouse for numerous scholarships
CollegeNet’s Scholarship Database varies varies http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
clearinghouse for numerous scholarships
Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship
February 15 $1,500 www.farmsource.com www.agfoundation.org
From farm or ranch family, essay, work, leadership
Communications Scholarship Fund
Varies Varies http://www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships /2010_Scholarship_List.pdf
Several different scholarships offered
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.
April $1,000-$5,000 www.chci.org
"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
Varies Varies http://www.saludos.com/educationpavilion /scholarships/lawschol.htm
Several different scholarships offered
David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship March 15
$250 to $1,000
Academics, involvement in religious or community activities
DECA Scholarship Opportunities Varies Varies Phone: (703) 860-5000
DECA Chapter Members
DE-DC-MD ASFAA Scholarship Program $1,000
Contact: Jacqueline Daughtry Miller, Awards/Scholarships Committee, 1900 L Street, NW #7000, Washington, DC 20036.
$1,000 for an undergraduate with a GPA of at least 2.5 or equivalent or a graduate student with a GPA of at least 3.o or equivalent.
Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology
June $2,000 http://dfbsst.dlhjr.com/
African-American undergraduate students enrolled in scientific or technical fields of study at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Discover Card Scholarship
January 11 $2,500 up http://www.discovercard.com/discover/data/about/ philanthropy/tribute.shtml
Juniors, 2.75 GPA, leadership, overcome obstacles, are making life better for others
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship January
Up to 10 scholarships of $25,000 each
e-mail: [email protected]
"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. "
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Varies Varies
"https://www.newsfund.org/PageText/Schoalrship Listings.aspxPage_ID=SclScholarships&secionID=School e-mail: [email protected]
Several different scholarships offered
Easley National Scholarship, National Academy of American Scholars
February 1 $200 to $8,000
www.naas.org/senior.htm (Easley NationalScholarships)
Resume, essay, letter of recommendation, 2.0 GPA, ACT, cost to apply
Education Communication Scholarship Foundation
May 15 $1,000 [email protected] Phone: (847) 295-6650
All high school student who are U.S. residents who have taken the SAT or ACT. Awards are competitive and based on GPA and test scores.
Education for Excellence Scholarship offered by SALEF
April Varies www.salef.org Serveral different scholarships offered
Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association
August $2,500-$3,500
http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/apply/ Several different scholarships offered
EF Global Citizen Award
February 15 $1,000 www.eftours.com/globalcitizen Nominated by high school counselor
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
January $500-$5000
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. "
Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship
March Varies http://www.press.org/about/scholarships Several different scholarships offered
Engineering Council of Birmingham
April 1 $1,000
Engineering Council of Birmingham, Inc. Attn: Sandy Wood 7003 Alice Road McCalla, AL 35111 www.ecob.com
Shelby county senior majoring in engineering
ESPN Sports Figures March 1 $2,500 http://sportsfigures.espn.go.com/ enhanced/stu_theTicket.asp?iAm=s
Academic, community service, athletics, leadership, essay.
Ethan and Allan Murphy Memorial Scholarship
Varies Varies http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/ scholfeldocs/index.html
Serveral different scholarships offered
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Scholarship
March 31 $300-$1500 FEEA Fund Attn: Educational Programs 8441 West Bowles Avenue, Ste 200 Littleton, CO 80123-9501
Dependents of civilian employed in Federal Government or US Postal Service 3.0GPA, essay, SASE
Federal Financial Aid (including Pell Grants, and various types of federal loans)
Complete FAFSA form after Jan. 1st. Contact individual colleges for deadlines for receipt.
Varies www.FAFSA.ed.gov
Based on financial need as determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarships Excel
varies varies http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm listing & contacts for over 200 scholarships
First Generation Scholarship Program
$5,000 ask college about this cocacola co. program
First in family to seek college education, high academics, 3.0 GPA
Future Leaders Program
$1,000 Contact: http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org
$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.
Gates Millennium Scholarship
Jan. 10 Varies www.gmsp.org
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.
Gift of Hope: 21st Century Scholars May 1 $1,000
Patti Zimmerman, Scholarship Administrator [email protected]
Leadership in United Methodist Church
Gillette/National Urban League Scholarship for Minority Students, The
January $5,000 Nirvana E. Edwards Scholarship Program Coordinator Phone: 212 558-5468 [email protected]
"Business administration, engineering, finance, human resource management, manufacturing operations, related fields Mimimum Class Rank: 25 "
Ginger & Fred Deines Mexico Scholarship Transportation Clubs International
Varies Varies http://www.transportationclubsinter national.com/scholarships.html
Several different scholarships offered
Greystone Outreach Legacy Foundation Scholarship Program
May 30
G.O.L.F. Scholarship Program Meld Financial 3008 Pumphouse Road B'ham, AL 35243
Interest in golf, need, character, leadership, 3.0 GPA, Alabama resident
H&R Block Scholarship
March 1 $500-$2500 Contact H&R Block Foundation directly Applicant or parent must be employed by H&R Block, need
Health Careers Scholarship Fund August $1,500 www.campusalliedhealth.com
All applicants must already be enrolled (not just accepted) at an ASAHP member institution.
Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
April 30 National Institutes of Health 7550 Wisconsin Avenue, Rm 102, Bethesda, MD 20814-3559
Students with financial or other disadvantaged background, application, 3.0 GPA, Alabama resident, SASE
Heinz Food Service Scholarship
April 1 Up to $2500
American School Food Service Association 700 S. Washington St Ste 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-739-3900 ext 150
For school food service professionals who are members of the professional association and their children. 3.0 GPA
Helen Miller Malloch Scholarship $1,000
Contact: NFPW Education Fund, Attn: Jean Bormann, 1163 – 320th Avenue, Charlotte, IA 52731-9607.
$1,000. Any communication major who is a junior, senior or graduate student. Must provide work samples.
Help Johnny Scholarship
$5,000 http://www.studentscholarships.org/helpjohnny.php
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.
Hooked on Sports January 15 $1,000 to $10,000
www.footaction.com Sports participation. Test scores. Academics.
Hope Scholarship $1,500 Contact: College Financial Aid Department $1,500 for tax credit, must be enrolled in at least 6 hours.
Horace Mann Scholarship Program February 1
$1,000 to $20,000' www.horacemann.com
B average, 23 ACT, essay, recommendations, parent must be teacher, administrator, professor, or public school employee.
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
October 31 $1,000 - $10,000
mailto:[email protected]
Integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity
Hospice Care Essay Contest October 26 $2,000 - $250 Phone: 1-800-355-1973
Alabama high school Junior or Senior
IFEC Foodservice Communicators Scholarship
$1000-$2000
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.
Jack and Elizabeth Warner College Scholarship
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.
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
February 18 Varies based on need Download application and submit by mail www.jimmyranefoundation.org
Based on academics, school/community involvement, and financial need
John and Eula Mae Baugh SYSCO Scholarship
$1,000 - $2,000 www.1.csfa.org/sysco
Applicant or parent must be employed by SYSCO
John Gyles Education Awards April 1 Up to $3000
Secretary, John Gyles Education Awards, PO Box 4808, Frederiction, New Brunswick E3B 5G4 Canada
Apply during last half of senior year, 2.7 GPA, send SASE for application
John Gyles Education Fund June 1 varies http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.com/scholarship.html
A minimum GPA of 3.5 & a book essay is required.
John Wiens Memorial Fund
"April 30 August 30 December 30"
$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
Lagrant Foundation Scholarship
Varies Varies www.lagrantfoundation.org Several different scholarships offered
Leon M. Abbott Scottish Rite Scholarship
varies varies Contact: Scottish Rite Valley in the area they reside
Amount not specified. Applicants must be children or grandchildren of Scottish Rite Masons.
LeTandre Scholarship April 21 $2,000 - $3,000
For students identified as homeless
Linley Heflin Scholarship January 10
$1,500 per year
Female, min. ACT 22, US citizen, financial need, transcript, two letters of recommendation, picture
Live, Learn, and Intern
varies varies Contact: http://www.dcinternships.org/
Amount not specified, award based upon financial need, academic performance, extracurricular accomplishments and leadership qualities.
Louise NACCA Memorial Trust
Varies [email protected] Phone: 908-598-35822
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
Margaret McMamara Memorial Fund August $6,000
Contact: World Bank, 1818 H. St., NW Rm 6-100, Washington, DC 20433.
for women.
McDonald’s Scholarship Program
Varies Varies www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/community/scholarship.html Several scholarships offered
Mensa Education Foundation 2010-2011 Scholarship Essay Contest
January 15, 2011 $300-$1000 www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships/
"Any person residing in areas with participating American Mensa Chapters. --Essay Only (no grades or honors)"
Mensa Scholarship Essay Contest January 15 $200-$1,000 http://www.mensafoundation.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Scholarships1
Must be admitted to a college, US citizen, essay with a max. of 550 words
Methodist Youth Ministry Scholarship June 1 $500 - $1,000
http://www.gbod.org/site/c.nhLRJ2PMKsG/b.5462877/ k.6F25/Grants__Scholarships.htm
Must be affiliated with Methodist Church
MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund
February 19
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
Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship
January 1 $11000 max
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
National FFA Scholarship February 15
$1000 - $10,000
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"
http://www.usip.org/education-training/domestic/ national-peace-essay-contest-high-school-students/faqs
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.
National Teen-ager Scholarship Foundation
Continuous
Savings bonds $500-$1000 Cash $1000-$10,000
Cheryl Snow, Director [email protected] Phone: 817-577-2220
Girls between 12-18, leadership, academics, photo, communication, interview, 3.0 GPA $15 application fee
NCCAA – Communication Arts Award
March $100-$1500
Contact: Dr. George Stevens, 2570 Palumbo Dr., Lexington, KY 40509-12998. Phone:(606) 269-5674. Deadline: March
$100-$1,500. Any student with at least a 3.0 GPA who shows leadership, responsibilities, etc. qualities.
Nike Scholarship $1,000
Contact: the National College Magazine, 1999 Scholarship, 1800 Century Park E., Ste. 820, Los Angeles, CA 90067-1511.
$1,000. Any student with at least a 3.0 GPA and is active in outdoor sports.
NO-Addiction Campaign Essay Contest
April 26 $500 Phone: (800) No-Addiction
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
OFA National Scholarship/Cary Family Scholarship
April 5 $2,000 - $6,000 Tina Raheem: [email protected]
Have been in foster care for at least one year by 18th birthday
One Show College Competition
March 5 $1000-$3000
The One Club, Attention: 2004 College Competition, 21 East 26th Street, New York, NY 1010. Phone: (212) 979-1900. http://www.oneclub.com/
$3,000 Gold, $2,000 Silver, $1,000 Bronze. Any student. Must submit three print ads employing logo of own design.
Papa Johns Scholarship
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.
Phi Delta Kappa International: Scholarships and Grants for Prospective Educators
January 31 $1,000 to $5,000
Academic standing, essay, letters of recommendation, school and community activities
Photometrics $1,500 Contact: Administrator of Scholarships and Awards, 4400 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, VA 22033-3899
$1,500 for selective majors. Include a SASE when writing to address.
Presidential Freedom Scholarships June 30 $1,000
www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/ Phone: 866-291-7700
Junior or Senior who had performed outstanding service to community, school or community must match $500
Professional Secretaries International Scholarships
March 1 $500 to $2,000
Professional Secretaries International Plan to attend 2 or 4 year college and take office courses
Regions Right Way Scholarship
March 1 $2,000 Contact Corporate Headquarters Human Relations Applicant or parent must work at Regions Bank.
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
$1,500 Counselor
High academic achievement: nominated by counselor
Robert O. Finley, III Foundation Scholarship
April 22 $5,000 over 4 years
see counselor
Child of Berry High School graduate, athletic participation, strong character, essay, good GPA
Robert O. Hetlage Scholarship
February www.abf-sociolegal.org
Ron Brown Scholar Program
January
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
Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship February Varies http://www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=18337
Serveral different scholarships offered
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY)
March
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.
Scholarship for Students with Good Hearts
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."
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer College Scholarship
Not specified www.komen.org/grants
Children of a parent who has died from breast cancer. Financial need.
Tall Clubs International Scholarship
Accepting applications December 1
$1,000 www.tall.org
Open to seniors meeting heighth requirements : Men 6'2" Women 5'10"
Target All-Around Scholarship
November 1 $1,000 - $10,000
http://www.target.com/ Information and application at Target Stores
TORA Scholarship March 1 $1,000 www.tora.org "Member Service" "Scholarship 200"
Dependents of active duty or drilling reservist, 3.0 GPA, leadership, citizenship
Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fund February
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
Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
$500 - $4000 Jan. 31 http://www.unionplus.org
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.
Vice Admiral E.P. Tarvers Scholarship
March 1 $2000-$3000
Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society Educational Programs 801 N. Randolph Street, Ste 1228 Arlington, VA 22203-1977
Children of active duty or retired Navy or Marines, need, 2.0 GPA
Virginia Cobb Scholarship for Hearing/Speech Impaired
August 10 Not specified The Charity League of Birmingham GPA 2.5
Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarship
Varies www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS Must provide proof of disability or physical challenge
Wal-Mart Foundation Varies Varies http://walmartstores.com/Community Giving/8736.aspx?p=236
Walton Foundation Scholarship
March 1 $6,000 www.waltonfoundation.org Applicant or parent must be employed by Wal-Mart
Washington Crossing Foundation Jan. 15 $500-$5000 www.gwcf.org
Must be planning a career in government service; essay, recommendation, transcript, & test scores required
Westinghouse Bertha Lamme Scholarship May 15 $1,000 [email protected]
Female, interest in engineering, SASE
William B. Ruggles Right to Work Scholarship
March $2,000 http://www.nilrr.org/node/8 "majoring in journalism Essay"
Women's Missionary Union Scholarship
"March 1 October 1"
$500 - $700 http://www.wmufoundation.com/ For female Baptist active in WMU / Acteens
Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
February
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"
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Awards
February 1 $500 - $3,000
Judy Millick, Public Relations Director Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816 561-8655 Fax: 816 931-4753 [email protected]
Original patriotic work of art.
Zeta Phi Beta Educational Foundation
February 1 $500 to $1,000
www.zpb1920.org