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If you are undocumented, DACAmented, or documented, please use this scholarship list to look for opportunities to help you pay for college.
Below is some advice as you start or continue to apply for scholarship opportunities. And for parents, staff and allies, please share with students.
Best of luck!
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Scholarship Amount Requirements Contact Info Due Date
Can DACA Students Apply?
Can Undocumented Students Apply?
Humane studies fellowship up to $15,000
Full-time graduate students embarking on liberty-advancing careers in ideas. Moreover, the fellowships support study in a variety of fields, including economics, philosophy, law, political science, history, and sociology
http://www.theihs.org/humane-studies-fellowships/overview 1/1/2014 yes yes
Homeland Security Science and Technology Paid Summer Internship Program
Stipend of $500 per week for 10 weeks during the internship period and limited travel reimbursement
online application, transcript, proof of enrollment,
http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/acceptable-docs.html 1/6/2014 no no
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
up to $10,000-renewable for all four years of undergraduate career
online application, current seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the US, have minimum of 3.0 GPA
https://www.scholarsapply.org/ge-reagan/ 1/9/2014 no no
The Gates Millennium no set limit
minimum GPA of 3.3, US citizen, permanent resident or foreign national,
http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/the- 1/15/2014 no no
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Scholarship high school senior....only application required
gates-millennium-scholarship
A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship
$15,000 ($3,500 per year)
• Applicant must be admitted or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in a four-year college or university in the US • Applicant must be enrolled full-time
The Center for Education Solutions P.O. Box 208 San Francisco, CA 94107-0208 Phone #: (925) 934-7304 E-Mail: [email protected] 1/15/2014 Yes Yes
Duluth Central Sports Association Legacy Scholarship $1000 per year
Graduating senior athletes of Duluth public high schools who reside in the geographic area traditionally served by Duluth Central High School. The award is to be used for full-time, post-secondary education at accredited two-year or four-year colleges and universities....must complete online application and have minimum of 2.5 gpa
http://www.dsacommunityfoundation.com/duluth-central-sports-association-legacy-scholarship-fund 1/15/2014 yes yes
Minnesota Power Foundation Community Involvement Scholarship Program
20 scholarships of $2,500 each
must be high school senior, have at least 3.0 GPA, and must reside in one of the following territories: International Falls, Silver Bay, Aurora, Chisholm, Eveleth, Cohasset, Park Rapids, Pine River, Crosby, Duluth, Cloquet, Superior, Sandstone, Hinckley, Little falls, Long Prairie
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/675488/Community-Involvement-Scholarship-Program 1/15/2014 yes yes
Dale and Betty George Sola Scholarships 2000
Applicants must be students of Duluth Central High School, the Marshall School, Lakeview Christian Academy and alternative schools (including Unity School and the Harbor City International School) in the central areas of Duluth; or, graduates residing within the Central Hillside or Park Point areas who have a grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher....Recipients will be selected based on the following criteria:
http://www.careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch/scholarshipdetail.asp?Accession=9997453&printer=&nodeid=22&count=19&recordNum=2&Georestriction=Minnesota&searchtype=criteria 1/15/2014 yes yes
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(1) demonstrated leadership; (2) hard-working behavior; (3) financial need; (4) good work ethic; (5) involvement in community and school activities; and (6) academic performance. Preference will be given to students who are not in the top ten percent of the graduating class
HSF/Haz La U Scholarship program
onetime $15,000 scholarship for the top recipient; one time $2500 scholarship awards for 20 additional recipients
Hispanic heritage, must be a US citizen or a legal permanent resident, minimum gpa of 3.0, must be enrolled as a high school senior in the fall of 2013, must plant to enroll in college for 2014-2015, must be 16 years by Sept 1, 2013, application available online
http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/hsf-haz-la-u-scholarship-program 1/20/2014 no no
HSF/Wells Fargo Scholarship
ranges from $1000 to $5000
Hispanic heritage, must be a US citizen or a legal permanent resident, minimum gpa of 3.0, must be enrolled as a high school senior in the fall of 2013, must plant to enroll in college for 2014-2015, must be 16 years by Sept 1, 2013, application available online
http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/hsf-wells-fargo-scholarship 1/20/2014 no no
HSF/GE Hispanic Forum Scholarship Program 2500
Hispanic heritage, must be a US citizen or a legal permanent resident, minimum gpa of 3.0, must be enrolled as a high school senior in the fall of 2013, must plant to enroll in college for 2014-2015, must be 16 years by Sept 1, 2013, application available online...must also be major in selected list of majors
http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/hsf-ge-hispanic-forum-scholarship-program 1/20/2014 no no
Point Foundation 2014 Scholarship unlisted
Academic achievement, personal merit, leadership, involvement in the LGBTQ community, professional experiences, financial need, marginalization, personal and future goals are all taken into consideration
http://pointfoundation.org/eligibility 1/21/2014 yes yes
Todd Benson Scholarship for Leadership in Business and not listed
be a new student enrolled at Walden University; be fully admitted into an undergraduate program within the college of management and technology;
http://www.waldenu.edu/~/media/Files/WAL/financial-aid/CMTBensonScholar 1/31/2014 yes no
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Management be reserved for March 3, 2014...essay, resume, high school transcript, and letter of recommendation required
ship_Nomination_Form.pdf
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund up to $10,000
active participation in struggles for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity or other progressive issues...more information will be available when scholarship opens
http://www.davisputter.org/apply/apply-for-scholarships/
application opens January, 2014 yes yes
Affinity Plus Foundation Scholar Program 5000 -Must be an affinity plus primary member 31-Jan-14
National Scholastic Achievement Award 2000
GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale....or 29 or higher on the ACT test, or 1350 or higher on the SAT test
http://www.lnesc.org/site/338/Scholarships/LULAC-National-Scholarship-Fund
Application cycle will BEGIN in January 2014 yes yes
Honors Awards $500 to $2000
GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale and student is entering as a college freshman....or 23 or higher on the ACT test, or 1100 or higher on the SAT test
http://www.lnesc.org/site/338/Scholarships/LULAC-National-Scholarship-Fund
Application cycle will BEGIN in January 2014 yes yes
General Awards $250 to $1000
Similar to National Scholastic and Honors awards; however emphasis may be placed on the individual’s motivation, sincerity, and community involvement.
http://www.lnesc.org/site/338/Scholarships/LULAC-National-Scholarship-Fund
Application cycle will BEGIN in January 2014 yes yes
Microsoft Minority Scholarship
Full and partial scholarship
Must be enrolled in four year college by time application is due. Must also have at least a 3.0 GPA. Application requires resume, transcript, financial information, short-essay, application to summer internship at Microsoft, and letter of recommendation. Full details available on website
http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/internships-scholarships.aspx#tab_urscholarship-2 1/31/2014 yes yes
Association for Women in Mathematics Essay Contest varies
Essays will be based primarily on an interview with a woman currently working in a mathematical sciences career. This contest is open to students in the following categories: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, and College Undergraduate. At least one winning submission will be chosen from each category. Winners will receive a prize, and their essays will be
https://sites.google.com/site/awmmath/programs/essay-contest 1/31/2014 yes yes
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published online at the AWM web site. Additionally, a grand prize winner will have his or her submission published in the AWM Newsletter.
Joe Francomano Scholarship
$5,000 per year scholarship per year for four years
must be a participant in one of the following Junior Achievement (JA) programs: JA Company Program or JA Economics, JA Banks in Action, JA Be Entrepreneurial, JA Business Ethics, JA Careers with a Purpose, JA Exploring Economics, JA Personal Finance, JA Success Skills, JA Titan....must answer essay question in 250 words or less: How does free enterprise create prosperity? Must also demonstrate leadership and excellent extracurricular and community activities and financial need.
https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-usa/joe-francomano-scholarship February, 2014 yes yes
Alice/Jeanne Wagner Endowment Scholarship 650
must be nursing student, more information available through contacting administrators...minimum GPA of 3.0
Kathy Loyd; ESA foundation endowments and scholarships; P.O. Box 270517; Fort Collins, AZ 80527; 970-223-4456; Fax: 970-223-4456 2/1/2014 tbd tbd
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Program 2000 same as above
http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html 2/1/2014 no no
2014 BMI Student Composer Award
ranging from $500 to $5000
must be studying music; online application
http://www.bmi.com/pdfs/foundation/sca2014.pdf 2/7/2014 yes yes
Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship 1000
Teaching as a career goal, scholastic achievement, and financial need, child of a migrant worker or a migrant worker. Application process which includes 2 letters of recommendation, official school transcript, and personal essay required
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/kazmierczak.htm 1-Feb-14 yes yes
National Peace Essay Contest up to $10,000
Students in 9th through 12th grades who attend a public, private or parochial
http://www.usip.org/category/course- 2/3/2013 Yes Yes
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school or participate in a high school correspondence program in any of the 50 states, DC or the U.S. territories. Must have a sponsor or contest coordinator within your school.
type/national-peace-essay-contest
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation up to $30,000
full time junior in college; nominated by the Truman Scholarship Faculty Representative at his or her institute; in the upper quarter of his or her class; US citizen; online application
http://www.truman.gov/sites/default/files/BOI_0.pdf 2/4/2014 no no
The Playwrights' Center 2014-2015 Many voices mentorship
$1000 and free classes from the playwrights' center
student of color; must maintain residency in Minnesota, within 75 miles of the Twin Cities; must be an undergraduate or graduate student; application form, resume, artistic statement, and writing sample required
http://www.pwcenter.org/files/many-voices-mentorship-application.pdf 2/13/2014 yes yes
Alzheimer's Foundation of America College Scholarship
$5000 scholarship to the winner; $2500 and $1000 scholarships to the first and second runners-up; seven $500 scholarships will be awarded for honorable mention
must be a us citizen or permanent resident and must also enter a four-year accredited college or university within 12 months of the application deadline; online application; one copy of completed and signed application form; one copy of brief, typewritten autobiography in essay format; two copies of essay
http://www.afateens.org/documents/2013%20college%20scholarship%20application.pdf 2/15/2014 no no
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
$24,000 per year for four years
be a graduating, minority high school senior; show leadership potential; demonstrate a dedication to community service; present evidence of financial need; be a us citizen; minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21; online application
http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/general-applicants.php 2/15/2014 no no
Government 6000 employed at least two years by one or http://www.gfoa.org/do 2/21/2014 yes no
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Finance Professional Development Scholarship
more state or local governments; recommendation by an academic advisor or dean of the graduate program; recommendation by an employer; currently a part-time student in a graduate program in public administration, governmental accounting, finance, economics, or business administration preparing for a career in state and local government finance; student must expect to be enrolled in the spring 2014 semester; citizen or permanent resident of the US or Canada
wnloads/GFOA2014ProfessionalDevelopmentposter.pdf
Minorities in government finance scholarship 6000
Currently a full- or part-time upper-division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management); belong to one of the following groups: black or African American, American Indian or Alaska native, Asian, native Hawaiian or other pacific islander, Hispanic or Latino; citizen or permanent resident of the united states or Canada; recommendation by student's academic advisor, department chair, or dean of the graduate program (graduate students)
http://www.gfoa.org/downloads/GFOA2014Minoritiesposter.pdf 2/21/2014 yes no
Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship 11000
currently a full-time student in a graduate program that prepares students for careers in state and local government finance and expecting to be enrolled in the spring 2014 semester; baccalaureate degree or its equivalent; citizen or permanent resident of the US or Canada; recommendation from student's academic advisor or dean of the graduate program
http://www.gfoa.org/downloads/GFOA2014Goldbergposter.pdf 2/21/2014 yes no
AFSCME/UNCF/H 5000 minority student; college sophomore or https://scholarships.unc 2/28/2014 yes yes
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ARVARD UNIVERSITY LWP UNION SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2014
college junior; studying labor studies, history, anthropology, sociology, ethnic studies, political science, English, social work, Spanish, women's studies or economics
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The LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship 2500
must be a US citizen or permanent resident; minority; be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution; must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA; must major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising; online application
http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/Undergraduate%20Scholarships 2/28/2014 no no
2014 UnitedAg scholarship not listed
Online application: essay, resume, three letters of recommendation, minimum of 2.5 gpa enrolled in college, and transcript.....applicants must be affiliated with United Ag, either as child/grandchild of a member or an employee of a member. If you are UABT affiliated, you must be a participant of the UnitedAg health plan
http://www.ual.org/scholarship/UnitedAg%20Scholarship%20App%202014_web.pdf 3/1/2014 yes yes
Society of Exploration Geophysics Foundation $1,000-$3,000
SEG Scholarships are based on merit. To qualify, you must be: A student who is either: a. Attending high school and planning to enter college next fall; b. An undergraduate or graduate college student whose grades are above average. Intending 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.
http://www.seg.org/web/foundation/programs/scholarship 1-Mar YES Yes
Barbara Wiedneer & Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Scholarship $250-$500
-You are a high school senior or college freshman at time of application; -You can provide evidence of leadership and/or personal initiative in activities or in an organization relating to peace and
http://www.peacescholarships.org/ March 1st Yes Yes
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Foundation, Inc. social justice, nuclear disarmament, and/or conflict resolution.
Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarships
$250 for high school seniors and $500 for college freshmen
online application; autobiography; letters of recommendation
http://calmeet.com/documents/Application%20BWDVMSF%20with%20March%201%20deadline.pdf 3/1/2014 yes yes
Maureen L. and Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering 5000
must be a high school senior; has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four year college or university; is a US citizen; complete application, transcript, ACT/SAT scores, resume, recommendation letters
http://www.nspe.org/resources/pdfs/scholarships/Blitman.pdf 3/1/2014 no no
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)
$20000 per academic year....renewable for 4 years
for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research; us citizen or USA permanent resident; enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution located in the USA; undergraduate university gpa of 3.3 or higher; online application
https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp 3/3/2014 no no
Humane Education Network Essay contest
2014 cycle information will be released in December tbd
http://www.hennet.org/contest Mar-14 tbd tbd
The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship Award for Ethnic Minority Undergraduate Students 2500
must be a united Methodist ethnic minority student enrolled at the junior or senior level in the journalism or communications department of an accredited college or university in the US; application form, official transcript, three letters of recommendation, essay, three examples of journalistic work
http://www.umcom.org/atf/cf/{60c02017-4f6a-4f3b-883a-4afaece1182f}/PERRYMAN_APPLICATION_PACKET.PDF 3/15/2014 yes yes
Ayn Rand Novel Essay Contests~Anthem
FIRST PRIZE: $2,000, 5 second prizes: $500, 10 third
Must be in grades 8-10. Must write on one of three topics. Topics can be found on website
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.org/Anthem.aspx?theme=blue 3/20/2014 yes yes
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prizes: $200, 45 finalists: $50, 175 semifinalists: $30
National HEP/CAMP association scholarship 500
have parents or guardians engage in migrant or seasonal farm work for at least 75 days within the last 24 months; have participated or been eligible to participate in the Title 1C Migrant Education Program; has qualified for the Workforce Investment Act 167 program...online application, recommendation, essay, and proof of registration
http://www.hepcamp.org/images/scholarship/ScholarshipApplication_2013.pdf
March 30, June 30 and September 30 of each year yes yes
The Fredrikson & Byron Foundation Minority Scholarship Program 10000 information will be available soon
http://www.fredlaw.com/firm/scholarship.htm 3/31/2014 tbd tbd
MWGA Foundation Scholarship Application
$3000 renewable for 4 years
Female high school seniors in Minnesota. To be eligible you must show interest or involvement in golf and must plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university the year you submit the application. A minimum 3.2 GPA is also required.
http://www.mwga-online.org/new/pdf/MWGA_Foundation_Application.pdf 3/31/2014 no no
AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
up to $5,000 per year
be an underrepresented minority in the accounting profession, enrolled as a full-time undergraduate for scholarship year, pursuing an undergraduate degree in an "accounting-related" major, planning to pursue the CPA licensure but not presently be a CPA, completed at least 30 semester hours of college coursework, maintained an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0, a US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)
https://community.thiswaytocpa.com/allgroups/education/s/2013-14scholarshipforminorityaccountingstudents/default.aspx?utm_source=community_2013_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=minorit_scholarships_overview April 2014 no no
American Fire Sprinkler 2000
Read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" about automatic fire sprinklers; complete
http://www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.ht 4/2/2014 no no
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Scholarship Program High School Senior Scholarship Contest
registration page with all requested information; take a ten-question multiple-choice test; online application
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Harjee Medical Scholarship 1500
Senior who is accepted into an approved program in the field of healthcare
http://www.dekalbmedical.org/Foundation/~/media/Files/Foundation/Harjee_Scholarship.pdf April yes yes
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 2500
full time enrollment in higher education, demonstrate financial aid, consistent and active participation in public and/or community service activities, strong writing skills
http://www.chci.org/scholarships/ 4/16/2014 yes no
HENAAC Scholarship
Scholarships vary in amount from $500 to $10,000...will also receive transportation support to the HENAAC Conference in New Orleans
applicants must demonstrate leadership through academic achievements and campus/community activities; applicants must be science, technology, engineering or math related majors; applicants must have an overall gpa of 3.0 or higher; recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the preceding fall semester; applicants must be of Hispanic origin; online application
http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/college/henaac-scholarship-application-guidelines
application opens January 2014....due April 2014
contingent on scholarship
contingent on scholarship
Ayn Rand Novel Essay Contest~The Fountainhead
First prize: $10,000; 5 second prizes: $2000; 10 third prizes: $1000; 45 finalists: $100; 175 semifinalists: $50
Must be in grades 11-12. Must write on one of three topics. Topics can be found on website.
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue 4/26/2014 yes yes
A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship Application
$2000 on average
a background in California or Arizona agriculture, financial need, GPA and extracurricular activities indicative of potential success, online application
http://www.sunkist.com/about/scholarship_application.pdf 4/30/2014 yes yes
Page Education Grant $1000 to $2500
student of color, graduate of Minnesota high school, enrolled full-time in a post-
http://www.page-ed.org/apply 5/1/2014 yes yes
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secondary institution in Minnesota, willing to complete a minimum of 50 hours for a service-to-children project
AWeber Email Marketing Scholarship 1000
take a nine-question survey; complete an essay in 500 words or fewer on one of the listed essay topics on website
http://www.aweber.com/email-marketing-scholarship.htm 5/1/2014 yes yes
B. Davis Scholarship 1000
write a 1000 words essay on a controversial problem in high school or college and suggest a solution
http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm 5/26/2014 yes yes
Transportation Clubs International Scholarship
contingent value each year (usually between $5,000 and $10,000
graduating high school seniors and college undergraduate students accepted to or currently enrolled at accredited institutions of higher learning in degree programs in the fields of transportation logistics, supply-chain management, traffic management, transportation safety and/or related transportation industry operations and services; must have a minimum gpa of 3.0;
http://www.transportationclubsinternational.com/scholarships.html 5/31/2014 yes yes
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
2014 cycle will start sometime in January...more information will be available at that time TBD
http://www.buickachievers.com Spring 2014 tbd tbd
Chicano Organizing & Research in Educating
TBD...between $1500-2500
Applicants must be or will be a high school/GED graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico...emailed scholarship chair about application- waiting to hear back
http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe Spring 2014 yes yes
Tylenol Undergraduate Scholarship
$1,000 - $10,000
-must be pursuing a career in the healthcare industry -must have completed at least one year of undergraduate or graduate study in the current spring semester at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.
http://www.tylenol.com/news/subptyschol Spring 2014 Yes Yes
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GE LNESC national scholarship 5000
MUST BE CLASSIFIED AS A COLLEGE SOPHOMORE IN THE FALL SEMESTER, must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, must be a business or engineering major, must be a US citizen or legal resident
http://www.lnesc.org/site/353/Scholarships/GE-LNESC-Scholarship Summer 2014 yes no
National Sculpture Society Scholarship 2000
Offered for students of figurative, realist, or representational sculpture. Send a letter of application, two letters of recommendation, 8-10 photographs of your work, and proof of financial need.
http://www.nationalsculpture.org/nssN/index.cfm/fa/cProg.scholarships June 2014 Yes Yes
Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarship for Migrant Farmworkers
Grants up to $2500
same requirements as above, but a portfolio or samples of work are required
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/thorn.htm
Annually on June 1 and November 1 yes yes
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship 1000
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to by email at: [email protected] generation faces new challenges and new problems. What do you think is the biggest difference between your generation and older generations? How do you think these differences will affect the future of our country and/or your career choice?
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm 6/14/2014 yes yes
2014 Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Award
adults $1000; youth (13-18) $200; youth under 12 $200
Send 2 copies of up to 3 typed unpublished poems. Maximum of 30 lines per poem; more details on website
http://www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/awards-&-contests/bmk-contest/bmk_2014_flyer.pdf 7/1/2014 yes yes
Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship
Up to $2000 a year for a maximum of 3 years
recent history of movement for agricultural employment, scholastic achievement, financial need, successful completion of at least one year at an
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/mfb.htm July 1
st, annually yes yes
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accredited post-secondary institution...3 letters of recommendation, personal essay, copy of college transcript, financial need documentation, copy of the applicant's current or most recent migrant education certificate of eligibility
Gunnar Isberg Student Scholarships 1000
Applicants must be pursuing education in planning or planning related fields in a degree program; must be residents of the State of Minnesota or attending a university or college within the State of Minnesota in a planning related program...Applicants must submit a proof of enrollment; a recent transcript; letter of recommendation from a professor or job supervisor; a current resume including education, work experience, organizations, school activities, and professional skills; and a cover letter stating anticipated graduation date and professional goals.
http://www.careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch/scholarshipdetail.asp?Accession=9995724&printer=&nodeid=22&count=19&recordNum=3&Georestriction=Minnesota&searchtype=criteria 7/11/2014 yes yes
I Won't Cheat Scholarship $1,000, Students grades 4-12 submit an essay
http://www.iwontcheat.com/ Starting August yes yes
Intel Science Talent Search
$1,000, $5,000, $20,000 to $100,000
High School seniors interested in a career in science, math, engineering, or medicine www.sciserv.org/sts
August - November yes yes
Bush Leadership Fellows Program
$30,000-$40,000
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident, must be at least 24 years old at the time of the application deadline, must have lived for one continuous ear immediately prior to the application deadline in MN, ND, SD, or one of the 23 sovereign nations that shares the same geographic areas with these states....requires online application
http://www.bushfoundation.org/leadership/bush_fellowship/eligibility-criteria September 2014 no no
AHIMA foundation merit scholarship
varies from $1000-$2500
must be a current member of the American Health Information Management Association; actively enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours towards pursuing a degree; completed
http://www.ahimafoundation.org/education/meritscholarships.aspx 9/30/2014 yes yes
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24 credit hours towards a degree; have at least six credit hours remaining after the award date (December 30,2014); achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5; submit a completed online application and all of its components
Horatio Alger Minnesota Scholarship Program 6000
enrolled full time as a high school senior in Minnesota; exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree; demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower); be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; maintain a minimum gpa of 2.0; be a us citizen; 3 years of residency in MN required
https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_minnesota.cfm October 2014 no no
Mutual of Omaha Actuarial Scholarship for Minority Students 5000
minority, enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, pursuing an actuarial or mathematics-related degree-with the goal of pursuing an actuarial career, minimum of 3.0 gpa, passed at least one actuarial exam, must be willing to complete one summer internship at Mutual of Omaha's Home office in Omaha, Nebraska
http://www.mutualofomaha.com/documents/careers/actuarial_minority_scholarship.pdf
October of each year no no
AES engineering solutions scholarship 500
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What people, things and accomplishments do you need?
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm 10/6/2014 yes yes
Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship 1000
Open to anyone currently attending or aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program.
http://www.outlawstudent.com/college-scholarships/dale-fridell-scholarship/ 10/14/2014 Yes Yes
Golden Doors Scholars
Receive funding to cover tuition
Complete an online application and 500 word essay.
http://www.goldendoorscholars.org/apply- 11/1/2013
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(less other scholarships), room, and board for a four-year degree. Golden Door Scholars will also have access to internships and other career-building opportunities
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2014 Prudential Spirit of Community Award
$1,000 and a trip to Washington DC
online application...emphasis on community service
http://spirit.prudential.com/media/managed/Instruction%20Sheet_2014_Web%20Version.final.pdf 11/5/2013 yes yes
Prize in Ethics Essay contest 2014
first prize $5,000; second prize $2,500; third prize $1,500; two honorable mentions $500 each
registered undergraduate full-time juniors or seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the US during the fall semester 2013 semester
http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/CM_Images/000/10/EP%20Student%20Guidelines%202014.pdf 12/2/2013 yes yes
HSF General college scholarships
between $1000 and $5000
graduating high school seniors, community college students, graduate students...must be of Hispanic heritage, be a US citizen or have legal permanent residence, minimum gpa of 3.0, letter of recommendation and essay
http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/general-college-scholarships 12/13/2013 no no
HSF/Coca-Cola Family dollar scholarship program
one prize of $10,000; three prizes of $5,000
Hispanic heritage, must be a US citizen or a legal permanent resident, minimum gpa of 3.0, must be enrolled as a high school senior in the fall of 2013, must plant to enroll in college for 2014-2015, must be 16 years by Sept 1, 2013, application available online
http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/hsf-coca-cola-family-dollar-scholarship-program 12/15/2013 no no
AXA Achievement Scholarship
State winner receives
online application, current seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/axa- 12/15/2013 no no
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$10,000; top ten are selected as national winners and earn an additional one-time scholarship of $15,000
two-year or four-year college or university in the US
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CDM SMITH/UNCF SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2014 6000
us citizen, us permanent resident, or foreign national; college freshman through senior; majoring in environmental engineering, geotechnical, geology, construction, management, geoenviornmental, civil engineering, geography, mechanical engineering, geographic information systems, structural, hydrology/hydrogeology, electrical engineering, environmental sciences, or chemical engineering; minimum gpa of 3.0
https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/baf2908d-c73e-463b-babb-8b23c2d74176 12/20/2013 yes no
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship 850
conduct your own environmental stewardship project in 2013; take a few digital photos of your project in action; write an essay about your project and what it meant to you; register and upload your favorite project photo along with your essay; more details online
http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist 12/31/2013 yes yes
$2000 "No Essay" Scholarship 2000 lottery system used to determine winners
https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx?source=discus 12/31/2013 yes yes
Standout Student College Scholarship
no application deadline for this round has been set and, therefore, no award amount has been determined
Submit a short essay describing a special skill, talent or interest that helps you stand out from your peers. The essay should be no longer than 100 words; minimum gpa of 2.0/4.0; meant for high school students
http://www.collegepeas.com/money/
No set date. However, applications are encouraged yes yes
Actuary Diversity Scholarship 1000
must be a high school senior applying for freshman year, must be a minority, minimum gpa of 3.0, must have a
http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/pdf/diversity-schol-guidelines-13-
Application will open in January 2014...scholarship yes yes
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minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 600, intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession, scholarship application, personal statement, two letters of recommendation, AP score report(s), SAT/ACT math score report, official school transcript
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Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future-American Association of Colleges of Nursing Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Program
five $18,000 scholarships
be an underrepresented minority, be a US citizen/permanent resident or refugee or qualified immigrant, be a full-time student that is enrolled or accepted into an accredited doctor nursing program or clinically focused nursing master's program, sign a letter of commitment, agree to provide 6 month progress updates, agree to work with a mentor, attend a Faculty Development Scholarship
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/students/scholarships/minority
2014-2015 scholarship will most likely be due in May 2014 yes no
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
up to $5,000 per year
online application form, official transcript, ACT/SAT score report, two letters of recommendation, copy of student aid report, be a minority, demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (GPA 3.0 or better), be planning a career in the chemical sciences
http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars/apply.html
annually November 1-march 1 no no
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Minority Scholarship Awards 1000
online application form, career essay, unofficial copy of student transcript, **social security asked for in application**
https://chenected.wufoo.com/forms/minority-scholarship-for-college-students/ summer 2014 no no
The MNCPA Scholarship Program 1000
-Be a Minnesota resident attending a Minnesota college or university with an accounting program (view list of schools). -Be a sophomore, junior or senior undergrad (going on to graduate school) -Be an accounting major intending to sit for the CPA exam. -Have at least a 3.0 GPA in accounting.
http://www.mncpa.org/becoming-a-cpa/accounting-students/scholarships/mncpa-scholarships.aspx Rolling Yes Yes
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-Have intentions to use the money for tuition, books, etc.
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
ranges from $250 to $2500
all US high school, college, and graduate students are eligible; scholarships competitions consist of one or more quizzes with topics ranging from general "common knowledge" to specific academic subjects, books, websites, and even movies; students with the highest scores at the end of each competition win
http://www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=Scholarships
each month has its own topics...see website for more details yes yes
"Go Ennounce Yourself" Scholarship 500
students must create a free goennounce profile by applying and filling out an online application; students have until the 30th of every month to complete their student profiles and enounce new activity for that month
https://www.goennounce.com/static/scholarship1?r=DA#.Up1lrJE8g_s
no deadline as winners are picked monthly yes yes
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Foundation Scholarship Program
Scholarships vary in amount
Complete online application which includes transcript, letters of recommendation, and personal essay
http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants varies
contingent on scholarship
contingent on scholarship
Minnesota Postsecondary Child Care Grant
maximum full-time award for a full-time student is $2,800 for each eligible child per academic year
have a child 12 years of age or younger who is receiving or will receive care on a regular basis from a licensed or legal non-licensed care giver; meet the program's income eligibility guidelines; are NOT receiving Minnesota family investment program benefits during the same term you receive postsecondary child care benefits; are enrolled at least half time in an eligible institution, have not eared a baccalaureate degree; are pursuing a nonsectarian program or course of study that applies to an undergraduate degree; are in good academic standing; are not participating in tuition reciprocity;
http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/pdf/ChildCare.pdf list of participating schools : http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/sPages/childCareSchools.cfm no set due date yes yes
Alliss Educational Foundation Grant
fees for books associated with
be a legal Minnesota resident; have been out of high school for at LEAST
http://www.mnscu.edu/admissions/pdf/alliss.pd no set due date yes no
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a single class (up to 5 credits)
seven years; enrolling in college for the first time, or have not enrolled for college credit for at least seven years; have not earned a bachelor's or higher degree
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Minnesota State grant
The maximum award for 2013-2014 ranges from about $6,650 at a public two-year college to $10,450 at a private four-year college. The average award is approximately $1,800. The minimum award is $100 per year.
must be a Minnesota resident who is at least 17 years old and has graduated at a secondary school; must also be enrolled as undergraduate institution for at least three credits
http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=138 no set due date yes yes
Inroads, Inc. not listed
High School senior applying or admitted to accredited college or university, 3.0 GPA or above www.inroads.org no set due date yes no
Harvard University Tuition Paid Full Tuition
Harvard is offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year
https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid Visit website yes yes
Fairview Northland Scholarship 500
Graduating seniors from immediate surrounding high schools; Zimmerman, Princeton, Elk River and Milaca.
For application contact Deb Hardy, 763-389-6481 no set due date yes yes
Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship for Migrant Children $150 to $500
Recent history of movement for agricultural employment (priority will be given to currently interstate migrant youth), scholastic potential, financial need, enrolled in or accepted at an accredited public or private college, technical or vocational school, or a dropout from high school who shows promise or ability to continue schooling
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/mattera.htm
No deadlines, rolling yes yes
Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts
Grants under $500
demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/th
No deadline for applications, as yes yes
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Starships for Migrant Farmworkers
visual, performing, media, literacy, or crafts...must be at least 16 yrs. old, letter of recommendation, and history of movement to obtain work in agriculture
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College assistance migrant program
amount depends on each individual
must have GED/HS diploma, migrant or seasonal farm working background, US citizen or US permanent legal residency, seeking 4 year academic degree, essay required...only for certain list of colleges (list found on website)
http://www.migrantstudents.org/scholarships/campscholarship.html
Varies with each individual yes yes
Lawton Minority Retention Grant Up to $2500
Applicants must be underrepresented students of color; must be Wisconsin or Minnesota residents; must be sophomore, junior, or senior students; must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; and must be African-American, Hispanic/Latino/Native American, or Southeast Asian (Vietnamese/Cambodian/Laotian born after 1975)...Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on financial need.
http://www4.uwm.edu/financialaid/grants/lawton_minority_retention_grant.cfm
No set application date yes yes