May
La Unidad Latina Foundation
- Deadline: May 16, 2012
- Website: www.mathmovesu.com
- Scholarship Amount:$2,500
- Description: Nominees for the MathMovesU Grants for Teachers and Schools: Math Hero Award Program, sponsored by Raytheon Company, must be full-time teachers who are currently employed and teaching a mathematics curriculum at a middle school or high school in the United States OR volunteers working with an approved math-related nonprofit organization (i.e. MATHCOUNTS®). Nominations can be made by students, parents, colleagues, principals, or volunteers. Up to 32 awards of $2,500 each will be granted. In addition, the recipient's school will receive a matching $2,500 grant to be used for enhancing the school's math program.
B. Davis Scholarship
- Deadline: May 28, 2012
- Website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
- Scholarship Amount: $1000
- Description: This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post-secondary institution. There is no age restriction. Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next. This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are. Please do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation at this time. Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship.
June
Board of Directors of the Police Officer Assistance Trust
- Deadline: June 01, 2012
- Website: http://www.poat.org/
- Description: The Board of Directors of the Police Officer Assistance Trust is proud to offer five scholarships this year. Each one is named in honor of a Miami-Dade Police Officer who dutifully served his or her community. These scholarships are available to the son or daughter of any full-time law enforcement officer employed by any agency in Miami-Dade County. For the Chris Todd Scholarship, the parent must work for the Miami-Dade Police Department. Please visit our website at www.poat.org and click on the Scholarship tab for further details. Or call our office at 305-594-6662 for more information.
- Mike Byrd Scholarship - Science Majors
- Paul Janosky Scholarship - Art Majors
- Christopher Todd Scholarship - Criminal Justice Majors
- Amanda Haworth Scholarship - Based on student's perseverance through adversity (females only)
- Roger Castillo Scholarship - Based on student's perseverance through adversity (males only)
Big Dig Scholarship
- Deadline: June 01, 2012
- Website: http://www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php
- Description: The Big Dig Scholarship is available to high school seniors, and college freshmen and sophomores. To be considered, you must submit an essay between 500 and 1000 words that addresses the following issue: "In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging in what is now your backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2012, and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. Your job today is to decide what to bury. Your goal is to find something that will have immense value in the future."
Young People's Ministries Scholarships
- Deadline: June 1, 2012
- Description: The division currently offers two scholarships, the Richard S. Smith Scholarship and the David W. Self Scholarship, for United Methodist students entering their freshman year of college in the United States. The opportunity is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States. These awards are for the first year of undergraduate study, and are non-renewable. The scholarships are available for United Methodist members active in his/her local church for at least one year prior to application, are U.S. citizen or permanent resident, are admitted full-time to a degree program in an accredited college/university, pursuing a "church-related" career, have maintained at least a "C" average throughout high school, and are able to establish financial need. The Richard S. Smith Scholarship is designated for racial/ethnic minority youth. Award: up to $1,000 for full-time study. There is also an international need-based scholarship to help further education to United Methodist young people outside of the United States. The amount awarded will vary based upon need and available funds. For this scholarship, applicants must be between the ages of 16-30.
- Information:Scholarship application
NSA Foundation Scholarship
- Deadline: Postmarked by June 1, 2012
- Description: The National Speakers Association (NSA) Foundation established a scholarship program to encourage and reward juniors, seniors and graduate students who have a burning desire to pursue professional speaking as a career. Applicants must be full-time students from a four-year accredited college or university, entering undergraduate junior or senior year, or graduate student doing a masters or doctorates. Student may be a sophomore, transfer student or in an accelerated learning program, but must be entering or beyond the second half of their undergraduate education or a graduate student by September 15 of the scholarship year. Scholarships will be given to those students who, regardless of their major, have a burning desire to become professional speakers, and this desire must be demonstrated through experience or clearly expressed in an essay. Students may submit an optional video, to give the committee insight into what type of speaker they are. Award: (four) $5,000 student scholarships. Four scholarships are awarded each year. Award: $5,000 each.
- Information:Scholarship application
NFRW Scholarships
- Deadline: June 1, 2012
- Description: The National Federation of Republican Women offers several annual scholarships to provide financial assistance and support to women seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees. Essays and three letters of recommendation are required for each scholarship. Applicants may apply for only one NFRW scholarship per year. Scholarship winners may not reapply. Individual applications must be submitted to your State Federation President, and each president will choose one application from her state to submit to NFRW.
- National Pathfinder Scholarship
- Scholarships are awarded to provide financial assistance and support to women seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees. Undergraduate sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as students enrolled in a master's degree program, are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Three letters of recommendation and two essays are required. Award: Three annual scholarships of $2,500 each.
- Betty Rendel Scholarship
- Scholarship is available to female undergraduates majoring in political science, government or economics, who have successfully completed at least two years of college coursework and who are U.S. Citizens. Three letters of recommendation, two essays, an optional photograph, and a State Federation President Certification are required. Award: Three annual scholarships, $1,000 each.
- Information:Scholarship application
Florida Board of Accountancy Minority Scholarships
- Deadline:June 1, 2012
- Description: This minority scholarship program has been established to provide financial assistance for students enrolled full time in the fifth year of accounting education and to encourage students to sit for the CPA exam. Eligibility criterion for the scholarship includes financial need, ethnicity, gender or racial minority status, scholastic ability and performance (including the intention of sitting for the CPA exam), Florida residency and completion of 120 credit hours from an accredited institution in Florida. Students must have a minimum of a 2.5 G.P.A, be academically in good standing, be enrolled at an accredited Florida institution and declared a major in accounting. Award: applicants may be eligible for scholarships of at least $3,000, not to exceed $6,000, per semester (awarded for a maximum of two semesters). An applicant who will complete the 120 semester hours in the fall can request consideration for a $3,000 scholarship for the spring semester.
- Information:Scholarship application
AHF Scholarships
- Deadline: June 30, 2012
- Description: The Automotive Hall of Fame (AHF) scholarship program has specific scholarships for incoming freshmen and upper-level undergraduate students. Applicants to the AHF scholarships must submit a completed application indicating a sincere interest in an automotive career, and submit two letters of recommendation supporting automotive interests. Students should be accepted or be enrolled full-time in an accredited college, university or trade school and be U.S. citizens or be in the United States on a student visa and must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. A letter of acceptance to an associate, bachelor, or master's program and an essay explaining briefly career goals and objectives for the next five years are also required to apply. All scholarships use the same application form. Scholarships are based on financial need. Entries must be postmarked between Feb 1 and June 30. Award: Varies.
- Information:Scholarship application
AAIA Scholarships
- Deadline: June 4, 2012 by 5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
- Description: The Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) offers eight scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students from federally recognized and non-recognized tribes at accredited institutions. Applicants must be Native American (continental US tribes)/ or Alaska Native, and be at least ¼ Indian blood, be enrolled in their tribe, and be full time students both fall and spring semester. All scholarships are for students from federally recognized tribes except for the Allogan Slagle Memorial Scholarship, which is for students from non-recognized tribes. Students must be attending an accredited school, seeking an associate degree or higher. Applications are accepted from graduating high school seniors, current college freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate and doctoral students. Students should submit one application package only and they will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible, but could are eligible to receive only one scholarship per year. An essay and two letters of recommendation are required to apply. In most programs, students are eligible to apply to renew the scholarship on a year basis. Award (for all scholarships except the Emergency Aid Scholarship): $1,500 (Disbursement is in the amount of $750, during each of fall and spring semesters). Application packages are accepted between March 19, 2012 and June 4, 2012. All applications should be mailed. A video for information on how to apply is posted on the website.
- Scholarships Programs:
- Allogan Slagle Memorial Scholarships:
Scholarship is available for graduate and undergraduate students who are enrolled citizens of tribes that are not recognized by the federal government. Award: $1,500 - Adolph Van Pelt Special Fund for Indians Scholarships:
Scholarship is available to undergraduate students in any curriculum. Award: $1,500 - Displaced Homemaker Scholarships:
Scholarship is available to men and women who would not otherwise be able to complete their educational goals due to family responsibilities. Award: $1,500 each - Elizabeth and Sherman Asche Memorial Scholarship Fund (Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships):
Scholarships are available to graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a degree in public health or science. Award: $1,500 each - David Risling Emergency Aid Scholarships:
Applications for this scholarship are not considered during the regular application process. Scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students from federally recognized and non-recognized tribes for acute, temporary emergencies that occur between October and May. Absent extenuating circumstance, only eviction, daycare dismissal, utility disconnections, or significant car repairs for commuting students will be covered. Tuition, books, computers, gas and expected expenses are not considered emergencies. Recipient of one of the other scholarships are not eligible for emergency aid. Scholarship disbursement is based on availability of funds. Award: ranging from $100-400 - Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarships:
Preference for this scholarship is given (but not limited) to students pursuing a major in education. This scholarship is renewable up to four years toward any single degreepending satisfactory progress. Award: $1,500 - Florence Young Memorial Scholarships:
Scholarship is available to students pursuing a Master's degree in art, public health or law. Award: $1,500 - Sequoyah Graduate Scholarships:
Scholarship is offered to graduate students in any curriculum. Award: $1,500
- Information:Scholarship application
Lou Wolf Memorial Scholarship
- Deadline: June 15, 2012
- Description: Scholarship is available for full-time undergraduate and graduate students attending a two- or four-year college or university pursuing studies in Motion Pictures and Television with an emphasis on Technology. Applicants must be a current member of The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. Students must submit a personal statement and two letters of recommendation with the application. Recipients will also receive registration to the SMPTE Conference and Exhibition where scholarship winners will be recognized. Award: $2,000.
- Information:Scholarship application
AISES Scholarship Program
- Deadline: June 15, 2012
- Description: The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) offers scholarships to increase access to higher education and improve college retention rates for its members. Applicants must be full-time undergraduates or graduate students at an accredited two or four year college/university, enrolled in degree programs, and must be member of an American Indian tribe, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian or be considered an American Indian by a tribe, or an Alaskan Native by an Alaskan Native group or otherwise have at least 1/4 American Indian or Alaskan blood. Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Scholarships are one-time and non-renewable. Personal essays, two letters of recommendation and certificates of Indian blood or proof of tribal enrollment documents are required.
- Scholarships are:
- AISES Intel Scholarship:
The AISES Intel Scholarship will fund scholarship awards to AISES members pursuing degrees in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. This scholarship was developed by AISES and Intel to support the advancement of American Indian and Alaska Native students with technical and leadership accomplishments, and commitment and passion for the computer science field. Intel Scholarships are non-renewable, and will only be awarded to a student once during their academic career. Award: $5,000 for undergraduates and $10,000 for graduate students per academic year. - A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship:
Scholarships are awarded to American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian AISES members pursuing degrees in the sciences, engineering, medicine, natural resources, math and technology. Scholarship is non-renewable. Award: $1,000 for undergraduates and $2,000 for graduate students per academic year
- Information:Scholarship application
2012 Collegiate Inventors Competition
- Deadline: Postmarked by June 15, 2012
- Description: The Collegiate Inventors Competition promotes innovation by recognizing the innovative ideas of today's college and university students and rewarding students' pioneering ideas as they address the problems of today's world. The entry must be the original idea and work product of a student or team of students with his or her university advisor and must not have been made available to the public as a commercial product or process, or described in extensive detail in a publication more than one year prior to the date of submission, or issued any patent more than one year prior to the date of submission. Eligible students must be enrolled, or have been enrolled, full-time (in any college or university in the United States or Canada) at least part of the 12-month period prior to the date the entry is submitted. Students compete in two separate divisions, Graduate and Undergraduate. The top Graduate prize is $15,000 and the top Undergraduate prize is $12,500. Second and third place prizes will be awarded in each division as will prizes to the winning students' advisors. Competition finalists will win an expenses-paid trip to the final judging round and awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. in November 2012.
- Information:Scholarship application
A&F Scholarships
- Deadline: June 15, 2012
- Description: The Abbott and Fenner Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any major at any accredited post-secondary institution. To apply for the scholarship, students need to write an essay (between 500 and 1000 words) on the topic: "What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?" Submissions must be sent by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com. Applicants must include the name and location of the school they are presently attending. Award: $1,000
- Information:Scholarship application
Exercise for Life Athletic Scholarship Program
- Deadline: Postmarked on June 25, 2012
- Description: The Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF) has created a scholar-athlete award to assist cystic fibrosis (CF) high school senior athletes pursuing undergraduate degrees. Scholarships will be awarded annually on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic accomplishment and athletic ability in the area of running. BEF will grant one female and one male with a $10,000 grant. Eligible applicants are high school seniors who have CF and demonstrate scholastic ability, athletic ability (exercising on a regular basis), character, leadership, service to the community, need for financial assistance, and daily compliance to CF therapy. The student/athlete should be jogging on a regular basis and training for the 1.5 mile run. Applicants will be judged on time. To be considered, students should completed EFL training log, provide a one-page essay on the importance of exercise and compliance, a letter from physician confirming CF diagnosis and therapy routine, letter of acceptance from college institution, a signed waiver and a recent photo among other documents.
- Information:Scholarship application
Big Sun Scholarship
- Deadline: June 22, 2012
- Description: The Big Sun Athletic Organization is dedicated to providing an opportunity for young athletes to learn and to excel. The organization is offering an annual scholarship to deserving students. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post-secondary institute. Applicants should send a short essay answering the following question: How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education? Essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com. Students must also include information on the sport(s) that they are currently participating in. The number of awards varies at the sole discretion of the scholarship award committee. Award: $500 each.
- Information:Scholarship application
The Do-Over Scholarship
- Deadline: June 30, 2012, at 11:59 p.m.Eastern Time.
- Description: ScholarshipExperts.com is offering the Do-Over Scholarship to those applicants that are legal residents of one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia, who are thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application, and are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2018) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Scholarship is for all students, regardless of academic merit or financial need. Applicants must submit a complete scholarship application online at the Sponsor's Website (www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx), including name and contact information, background details, academic details, and a short original, previously unpublished written response to the scholarship topic: "If you could get one 'do-over,' in life, what would it be and why?" Essays must be written in English, with correct spelling and grammar, and must not exceed two-hundred fifty (250) words. All Applications become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. Scholarship Prize Recipient must submit proof of enrollment to Sponsor to receive the scholarship. Winners will be selected based on writing ability, creativity, originality, and overall excellence. Award: One scholarship recipient will be chosen to receive a $1,500 scholarship.
- Information:Scholarship application
AWG Minority Scholarship
- Deadline: June 30, 2012
- Description: This scholarship encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. It provides financial aid and matches the student with a mentor in the same field who will offer guidance and support. The applicant must be a woman, who is African-American, Hispanic, or Native American, and a U.S. citizen, pursuing an undergraduate degree (full-time) in the geosciences (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education) at an accredited college or university and a contributor to the larger world community through her academic and personal strengths. A statement of academic and career goals, two letters of recommendation, high school and college transcripts, and SAT or ACT scores are required. Award: One or more awards totaling $6,000 will be given each summer for use during the next academic year. Awards also include a one year membership in AWG, the world's largest organization for women geoscientists. Renewal applications must include a completed application form, transcript(s) from your undergraduate institution(s), and two letters of recommendation.
- Information:Scholarship application
BBG Communications Award
- Deadline: June 30, 2012,at11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Description: This scholarship is designed for students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are currently in or will be attending an institution of higher education in the fall of 2012. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States or Canada, have at least a 2.5 G.P.A. and have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of the award. Applicants must submit answers to the two essay questions found on the application. The first question is: "What do you think is the greatest advancement in the information and communication technology industry over the last 10 years. The second question is: "Why do you think a college/university education is important? Essays must be under 1500 words. Award: $1,000.
- Information: Scholarship application
Marine Corps Counterintelligence Association
- Deadline: June 30, 2012
- Description: Scholarship is available to qualified applicants who are pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at a fully-accredited institution. Applicants must be a child or grandchild (including adopted or step-) under age 25 at the time of application or a spouse of one of the following: a current member of the Marine Corps Counterintelligence Association (MCCIA), or a deceased marine who was a member of the MCCIA at the time of his death, or a counterintelligence marine who lost his life in the line of duty, whether he was a member of the MCCIA or not. Students currently attending, or accepted at one of the U.S. military academies are not eligible. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must attach copies of the SAT and ACT results. A written essay, letters of recommendation from teachers, employers or others and evidence of acceptance at the institution are required. Award: $250 to $1,000. Awards are for one academic year (usually September-June).
- Information:Scholarship application
MISS AMERICA Scholarships
- Deadline: June 30, 2012
- Description: Each year, the Miss America Organization provides scholarships to young women competing on the National, State and Local level of competition. Even if a title is not earned, applicants are still eligible for scholarship assistance. Contestants must be U. S. citizens between the ages of 17 and 24, must meet residency requirements for competing in a certain town or state, meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization, be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements and be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the local program in which they compete.
- Scholarships awarded directly to Miss America contestants are:
- Dr. & Mrs. David B. Allman Scholarship:
Scholarship is granted annually to women who have competed within the system on the state, local or national level from 1998 to present regardless of whether a title was won. - Eugenia Vellner Fischer Award for the Performing Arts:
Scholarship is granted to women pursuing a degree (undergraduate, master or higher) in the performing arts. This includes dancers, instrumental, monologue and vocal. - Quality of Life Awards:
The 52 finalists competing in New Jersey for the title of Miss America are eligible for the award. Applicants must excel in their commitment to enhancing the quality of life for others through volunteerism and community service.
- There are also National Grants & Awards offered through State & Local Miss America programs:
- Miss America Scholar:
An award of $1,000 will be offered to one woman in each state, District of Columbia and U.S. Virgin Islands, competing at the state level, for academic excellence. This competition is opened only to those competing at the state level. - Miss America Community Service Scholarship:
Each eligible state will receive a $1,000 scholarship for a contestant demonstrating exemplary community service initiatives. The competition is only opened to those contestants competing at the state level. A contestant may not win both the Miss America Community Service Scholarships and the Miss America Scholar Award in her state. Top consideration will be given to the Miss America Community Service Award.
- Information:Scholarship application
Campbell Family Scholarship
- Deadline: June 30, 2012
- Description: The Banfield Charitable Trust Campbell Family Scholarships program helps cover the cost of tuition for undergraduate students pursuing pet-related careers. The scholarship program is designed to support students' academic work in a variety of areas including pre-veterinary sciences, veterinary technology and other academic fields that will lead them to pet-focused careers. The scholarships do not cover veterinary school. To be considered for a scholarship, you must: be graduated or about to graduate from high school (or equivalent) and be enrolled (or be admitted) as a full-time undergraduate in an accredited college, junior college, university, trade, or business school, have attained a grade point average of at least 2.75,demonstrate academic ability and the character and motivation to complete your education, exhibit a desire to make life better for Pets and their families and ddemonstrate that you have worked with or interacted with Pets and families in the past and are dedicated to working with and interacting with them in the future. A 250 word essay and two sealed letters of recommendation must be included in your application package. Applicants should not be or be the spouse, parent, sibling, child or grandchild of a member of the Scholarship Committee, a director or officer of Banfield Charitable Trust, a director or executive officer of Medical Management International, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries, or a "substantial contributor" to the Banfield Charitable Trust. The award is for one academic year, although recipients may apply for a new scholarship each academic year. No recipient will receive scholarships for more than a total of four academic years.
- Information:Scholarship application
ScholarSmarts Scholarship Program
- Deadline: June 30, 2012
- Description: StorageMart is offering scholarships to five students pursuing degrees at any level of higher education as part of the StorageMart ScholarSmarts program. Students should be enrolled in the fall 2012 semester at any college, university, trade or technical school in the United States or Canada. Applicants should answer one of the two following questions: 1) What link is there between a clutter-free workspace and increased productivity? 2) How has self-storage improved your lifestyle? Winning submissions will be chosen based on originality and creativity. Essays have a title, have a minimum of 500 words in length, and must be predominantly comprised of unique content, with proper citation of any research material used. No more than one submission will be accepted from any individual. Submissions should be sent via e-mail to scholarship@storage-mart.com along with legal name, mailing address, telephone number and the name of the school the applicant will be enrolled in for the fall 2012 semester. Winners will be announced Saturday, July 21, 2012 via the StorageMart Facebook page and YouTube channel. Awards: Five $1,000 scholarships.
- Information:Scholarship application
Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship
- Deadline: June 30, 2012
- Description: The Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship is a college scholarship that is available for associates in any division of Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. Scholarship is available for associates seeking certificates, associates, bachelors, and graduate degrees through accredited institutions of higher education and for associates participating in the Lifelong Learning Program through American Public University. Associates must be based in the U.S. and should demonstrate financial need and involvement in their community. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States, and must be employed part-time or full-time with any division of Wal-Mart for at least six consecutive months prior to the appropriate application due date. Students must have earned a GED or home school or high school diploma before applying. The Foundation accepts applications and awards Wal-Mart Associate Scholarships four times a year. Scholarship will be launched on May 1, 2012.
- Information:Scholarship application
July
ATTSavings.com Scholarship
- Deadline: July 1, 2012
- Website:http://www.attsavings.com/scholarship
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000
- Description: Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States and may not be an associate (employee) of any division of ATTSavings.com. Incoming freshman: Applicant must be a current student and have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale and must have taken either the ACT or SAT test. Applicant must also be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012, who will enroll for fall 2012 as a freshman at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Current freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors: Applicant must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale, and be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012. The recipient will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship to be applied to qualified expenses, including graduate and undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board for the 2012-2013 academic year. Funds are provided by ATTSavings.com. Payments are issued by ATTSavings.com, made payable to the student's approved college or university and mailed after July 31st, 2012 directly to the accredited college or university last designated by the student.
SBE Scholarships
IDDBA Scholarship
- Deadline: July 1, 2012
- Description: The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) is offering academic scholarships to graduating high school seniors and current or returning college or vocational/technical school students, that are full or part time employees of IDDBA-member companies (must work a minimum of 13 hours per week during the school year). Students must major an academic field of study in a food-related field (such as culinary arts, baking/pastry arts, or food science), business, or marketing program, and have a grade point average of 2.5 or better (may be waived for first-time returning adult students). Previous scholarship recipients are eligible to reapply. A maximum of two scholarships per year, per applicant, may be awarded. Award: from $100 to $1,000 per semester. Application deadlines are: January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.
- Information:Scholarship application
SBE Scholarships
- Deadline: July 1, 2012
- Description: Each year, the Ennes Educational Foundation Trust offers up to three scholarships on an annual basis to deserving candidates interested in careers in broadcast engineering. Available scholarships are:
- Harold E. Ennes Scholarship/ Robert D. Greenberg Scholarship
- Robert D. Greenberg Scholarship
- Youth Scholarship (for graduating high school seniors)
To be eligible for the Ennes or Greenberg Scholarships, candidates must have a career interest in the technical aspects of broadcasting. These scholarships are typically presented to applicants who have some work experience in broadcast engineering and who are interested in continuing their education in order to advance their careers. Preference is given to those who are employed at least part-time in broadcast engineering and also to those who are SBE Members. To be eligible for the Youth scholarship, candidates must be in their senior year of high school, anticipating graduation by the spring of 2012, must intend to enroll at a technical school, college or university in the fall of 2012, and must have a serious interest in pursuing studies leading to a career in broadcast engineering or closely related field. Applicants must complete the section corresponding to the scholarship they are applying for, and must submit a brief autobiography including interests and goals in broadcasting and a brief written statement explaining their career goals and education plans after high school. Scholarship awards are to be used at post-secondary educational institutions, or for other technical training programs approved by the Scholarship Committee. All applicants must answer the following question: If you are chosen to receive a scholarship award, how do you intend to use it? At the end of the award term, recipients will need to submit a technical paper on a broadcast-engineering topic of their choice. Award: up to three scholarships from $1,000 to $3,000 each.
- Information:Scholarship application
Hayek Fund
- Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round, on a rolling basis
- Description: The Hayek fund includes two distinct award categories: Hayek Fund for Scholars and Hayek Fund for Faculty. The Hayek Fund for Scholars provides career development grants for students and untenured scholars to cover travel, application fees, conference fees, and other career-related expenses. Funding will not be given for conference attendance alone, only will be considered individuals presenting a paper or interviewing for a job at a conference. Hayek Fund for Faculty provides student educational enhancement grants for full-time faculty (including tenured) and teaching fellows working to share the ideas of liberty with students. Eligible activities include reading groups, class trips, guest lectures, research fellowships, seminars, debates, movie viewings and discussions, developing new courses, among others. Students must submit the application at least four weeks in advance of their fundable activity. Awards are only granted for future activities. The application should include an essay. Award: Hayek Fund for Scholars: up to $750, Hayek Fund for Faculty: up to $5,000.
- Information:Scholarship application
August
Digital Innovation Scholarship
- Deadline: August 12, 2012
- Website:http://www.inkfarm.com/Digital-Innovation-Scholarship
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000
- Description: Inkfarm.com is committed to the spirit of entrepreneurship and we would love to encourage a deserving student by helping them achieve their educational goals. As an online company, we have had success in the digital world and want to support young people in exploring the infinite opportunities that the internet has to offer. US High School Seniors and currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate college students. Winning students will be asked to present a current class schedule to verify their enrollment. How to enter: Write a 500 word essay describing your personal experience with internet entrepreneurship or the importance of new ideas in the digital realm. Topics could include user experience, visual design or any other aspect of digital information you find interesting. Send your completed final essay to contests@inkfarm.com with the following information: Name, Address, Phone number, Year in School, Current School, Where you heard about us
October
AES Engineers Scholarship
- Deadline: October 05, 2012
- Website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
- Scholarship Amount: $500
- Description: Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
November
GraduateTutor.com Scholarship
- Deadline: November 30, 2012
- Website:http://graduatetutor.com/mba-tips/
- Scholarship Amount: $5,000
- Description: To support college going students, GraduateTutor.com has announced $5,000 worth of scholarships. To apply for the scholarship students need to write an essay on any advice they can give other students. Apply with: An essay on "Any advice you have for fellow students" Email essay to: care@graduatetutor.com
December
Custom Furniture Scholarship Opportunity at CustomMade.com
- Deadline: December 15, 2012
- Website: http://www.custommade.com/scholarships/consumer-advantages-of-buying-custom-furniture-scholarship/
- Scholarship amount: $1,000
- Description: Custom Furniture Scholarship. Any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 at any accredited American college or university. A $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the topic below. Submission deadline is December 15, 2012. Applicants must submit an essay of 1,000 words minimum. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded; this money can be used toward tuition or books. How do I apply? Submit your essay, 1,000-word minimum, on the topic below. One exceptional essay for the following topic will be chosen:*Describe the benefits a consumer receives by purchasing a high quality piece of custom furniture made by a skilled furniture maker in North America. Please email your essay to: scholarships@custommade.com
Custom Jewelry Scholarship Opportunity at CustomMade.com
- Deadline: December 15, 2012
- Website:http://www.custommade.com/scholarships/consumer-advantages-of-buying-custom-jewelry-scholarship/
- Scholarship amount: $1,000
- Description: Custom Furniture Scholarship. Any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 at any accredited American college or university. A $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the topic below. Submission deadline is December 15, 2012. Applicants must submit an essay of 1,000 words minimum. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded; this money can be used toward tuition or books. How do I apply? Submit your essay, 1,000-word minimum, on the topic below. One exceptional essay for the following topic will be chosen:*Describe the benefits a consumer receives by purchasing a high quality piece of custom jewelry made by a skilled jeweler maker in North America. Please email your essay to: scholarships@custommade.com
The Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship
- Deadline: December 31, 2012
- Website:http://www.usmedicalsupplies.com/scholarship/
- Scholarship amount: $5,000
- Description: The Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to full-time college students who are pursuing a course of study in a medical field, including those studying to become a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, anesthesiologist, radiologist, and all those who are pursuing other medical fields! One applicant will be selected, out of the many, to receive this $5,000 scholarship award. With this award, US Medical Supplies hopes to contribute to the future of the medical field by offering the winning student financial assistance to help cover the expenses of tuition and books. To receive this scholarship each applicant must answer the following question in 500 words or more: What person and/or event inspired you to pursue a career in a medical field, and how do you plan on capitalizing upon this experience in your field?
- You must also meet the following requirements:
- You must be enrolled in an accredited two-year, four-year school, or a graduate program in the United States.
- You must be enrolled as a full-time student.
- You must be enrolled in an educational program that is related to the medical field.
- You must be a legal resident of the United States.
- You must complete the application and submit your response to the essay question by December 31st, 2012.
- Your response to the essay question must be at least 500 words in length.
- You must like us on Facebook.
Opening March 2012
NSHMBA Scholarship Program
- Website: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/nshmba
- Description: The NSHMBA Scholarship Program, sponsored by National Society of Hispanic MBAs, is open to U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents of Hispanic heritage, who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a Master's Degree program in Management/Business at a college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) no later than fall 2011. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) from either a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree or have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) from a Bachelor's Degree in combination with two years of full-time work experience. Applicants must also be a current NSHMBA member (member ID required). If potential applicants are currently not NSHMBA members, they may join at the time of application at www.nshmba.org.
Opening April 2012
James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program
- Website: sms.scholarshipamerica.org/jamesbeard
- Description: James Beard is fondly remembered by friends and colleagues as a man who offered unstinting help and encouragement to people embarking on a culinary career. Upholding Beard's legacy of culinary education and support through our scholarship program is an essential component of the James Beard Foundation's mission. The Friends of James Beard Foundation Scholarships and the James Beard Foundation School Scholarships have been established to assist aspiring culinary professionals who plan to further their education at a licensed or accredited culinary school. Professional grants are also available for independent work, study and travel.
Opening July 2012
McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Program
- Website: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/mckessonpharmacy
- Description: Children or grandchildren of a McKesson pharmacy primary account customer OR Pharmacy students employed at a McKesson pharmacy drug store. Students must be in their 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th year at an accredited school of pharmacy.
Opening August 2012
Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway Promotion and Contest
- Website: www.drpepper.com
- Scholarship Amount: $2,500 / $23,000 / $100,000
- Description: Dr Pepper sponsored a nationwide promotion for the 2011 college football season in which they gave away $1,000,000 in tuition assistance. Scholarship Management Services is partnering with Dr Pepper to help distribute the tuition assistance payments. To enter the promotion, entrants must have access to the internet and the capability to upload a short video. The promotion is open to anyone over the age of 18. Entrants submit a one-minute video explaining how they would make an impact in their life, their community, or the world if they won free tuition from Dr Pepper. Throughout the football season over 60 students will be awarded $2,500 in tuition assistance from Dr Pepper. Dr Pepper will also select an additional 25 grand prize winners who will be invited to attend with one guest one of five end-of-season football games to compete in a contest at halftime. Selection of these grand prize winners will be limited to students under the age of 25. The students will be given a chance to throw for $100,000 in tuition during the halftime of the game. The winner will walk-away with $100,000 in tuition and the runner-up will receive $23,000.
Opening September 2012
AXA Achievement Scholarship
- Website: AXA Foundation website
- Description: AXA Achievement Scholarship, sponsored by the AXA Foundation in association with U.S. News & World Report, is open to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents and must have demonstrated ambition and self-drive as evidenced by an outstanding achievement in a school, community, or workplace activity.
Opening Fall 2012
Talbots Scholarship Foundation
- Website: http://scholarshipamerica.org/scholar_stories/talbots.php
- Description: Talbots Scholarship Foundation, sponsored by Talbots Charitable Foundation, is open to women who are residing in the United States or Canada and have earned a high school diploma or GED on or before September 2002 and are planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada. This program is designed to empower women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life.
MathMovesU Middle School Scholarship and Grant Program
- Website: www.mathmovesu.com
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000
- Description: MathMovesU Middle School Scholarship and Grant Program, sponsored by Raytheon Company is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Students will create a paper or multimedia submission that answers: "How does Math put the Action in Your Passion?" Students must demonstrate an enthusiasm for math and the ability to illustrate the importance of math in the hobby/sport/subject/activity the student cares about the most. Up to 150 awards of $1,000 each will be granted to student recipients to be used for a campership or scholarship. In addition, the recipient's school will receive a matching $1,000 grant to be used for enhancing the school's math program.
Raytheon-Engineering is Elementary Teacher Scholarship
- Website: www.mathmovesu.com
- Scholarship Amount: $3,000
- Description: Raytheon-Engineering is Elementary Teacher Scholarship Program, sponsored by Raytheon Company, is open to full-time classroom teachers (or science specialists) in grades 1 through 5 who have at least 3 years teaching experience. This program is intended to encourage the inclusion of engineering and technology education in elementary classrooms by providing access to Engineering is Elementary ® (EIE) workshops and materials. Up to 20 awards of $3,000 each will be granted.
State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program
- Website: www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship
- Description: The State Farm Companies Foundation believes all children deserve an education that helps them reach their potential and prepares them for life. The Foundation has established a scholarship program as part of ongoing efforts to address and raise awareness of the nation's drop-out crisis – a student drops out of high school every 26 seconds. The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program was established to provide financial assistance to high school seniors who plan to attend college, technical, or vocational school, but may not be able to meet the expenses of a higher education without such aid and often do not qualify for other scholarships. Applicants must be high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to 3.2 on a 4.0 scale who will graduate at the end of the 2011-12 school year . Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, be planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study for the 2012-13 academic year and demonstrate financial need.
Opening September 2012
Structural Engineering/Architect Student Scholarship Program
- Website: www.strongtie.com/scholarships
- Description: The Structural Engineering/Architecture Student Scholarship Program, sponsored by Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc., is available to students who are already enrolled as juniors (at least 60 semester hours or equivalent) or seniors in a full-time undergraduate course of study in architecture or structural engineering at designated four-year colleges and universities.
Opening Summer 2012
Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program
- Scholarship Amount: Up to $10,000
- Description: Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program, sponsored by Vanguard, provides merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to minority students pursuing studies in business, finance, economics or accounting. To be considered, the student must be a racial minority, be entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study in the fall of 2012, be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, continue to be enrolled full-time for the entire 2012-2013 academic year, and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The student must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship Program
- Scholarship Amount:Up to $10,000
- Description: Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship Program, sponsored by Vanguard, provides merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to female students studying computer science, computer engineering, web design, or other IT-related disciplines. To be considered for the program, the applicant must be a female undergraduate entering their junior or senior year of college in the fall of 2012, be currently enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college or university in the United States, continue to be enrolled full-time for the entire 2012-2013 academic year, and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The student must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Openting Date To Be Determined
Charley Wootan Grant Program
- Scholarship Amount:Up to $4,394
- Description: In 2011, Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TG) will award $5 million to the Charley Wootan Grant Program. Of these funds, $4 million will be distributed to Texas students, and another $1 million to students in other states, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories to help pay for their college education. The first-come, first-served, need-based grant program will provide up to $4,394 per successful applicant for the 2011-2012 academic year. To become eligible, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and meet other eligibility requirements. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll, or students already enrolled, at least half-time, in an undergraduate course of study for fall 2011 at a Title IV, two- or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school, must demonstrate financial need, and be eligible to receive Title IV federal financial aid funding. Please check the scholarship page at aie.org/wootan for more information on next year's program as it becomes available.