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PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS New Economy Technology Scholarship (NETS) - Deadline December 31, 2008Established to prepare Pennsylvania Students to succeed in the technology-based economy of the 21st century and to reduce the migration of Pennsylvania's young people to other states. The SciTech Scholarship and the Technology Scholarship are administered jointly by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and the PA Department of Education (PDE). To qualify, a student must: 1. Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 2. Be a high school graduate. 3. Be at least a sophomore who is enrolled as full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in an approved science or technology field at an approved Pennsylvania public or private college or university. 4. Have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of application and maintain at least that average throughout post secondary study. 5. Complete an approved internship or relevant work experience in a field related to the student's major with a Pennsylvania company prior to receiving a degree. 6. Begin employment in the state within one year after completion of studies, one year for each year that the scholarship was awarded. 7. Apply for a Federal Pell Grant and Pennsylvania State Grant. The scholarship will convert to a loan if a student fails to satisfy the requirements of the eligible program or fails to perform the internship or work obligation. For additional information and to obtain an application go to: New_Economy_Technology_Scholarship
The Bill Raskob Foundation - Deadline April 1, 2009 A small family foundation set up to give deserving students undergraduate or graduate loans with no interest. The foundation does not award scholarships, grants or gifts. Eligibility Criteria: 1. Legal U.S. Citizens attending an accredited school in the United States. 2. The foundation does not accept applications for first year undergraduate students. 3. Financial need is given first consideration. Further information and application material are available online at: www.billraskob.org
AAPA Veterans Caucus Scholarship - Deadline March 1 Eligibility Criteria: 1. Any Honorably Discharged Veteran of any Uniformed Service of the United States, or active member of the Guard or Reserve of any Uniformed Service of the United States enrolled in Physician Assistant Training at an accredited PA program in the USA; Application Process: Applicants will be contacted by e-mail when a completed application is received. Price Chopper Golub Foundation Scholarship - Deadline March 15 Price Chopper's Golub Foundation is offering ten scholarships to students who live within our marketing area. Eight of these scholarships are for graduating high school seniors planning on attending college as fully matriculated students for the Fall 2007 semester. The Junior College Transfer Scholarship is for a graduate or graduating student of a community or junior college, transferring to a four year college or university, as a Junior, starting the Fall 2007 semester. The Graduate or Professional School scholarship is for a graduating college senior or returning student who is planning on attending graduate school as a fully matriculated, first year graduate student for the Fall 2007 semester. The application procedures and criteria for each are described online at www.pricechopper.com. Students should apply online and mail in their supporting documents. National Physical Science Consortium: Fellowship with a Future - Deadline November 5 If you aspire to a doctoral degree and a career in the physical sciences, you may be a potential National Physical Science Consortium Fellow. The NPSC identifies tomorrow's most promising scientists and matches them with employer sponsors who support their doctoral training. During their training period, many Fellows conduct research for their sponsoring organizations and, after receiving their degree, go to work for them.
For more information and to apply, go to: www.npsc.org The Tri-County Personnel Association Scholarship - November 16, 2007 $1000 Scholarship Awarded for the Spring 2008 Semester Eligibility:
To apply:
Application and additional information available at the Financial Aid Office Glamour's 2008 Top 10 College Women Competition - Deadline November 30, 2007 Eligibility: Any woman who is currently a full-time junior at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada for the 2007-2008 academic year is eligible to enter. A panel of judges will evaluate candidates based on leadership experience, personal involvement in community and campus affairs, and academic excellence. Winners will be notified by March 30, 2008. For more information, please go to www.glamour.com/news. Applications are also available at the Financial Aid Office. BET Networks Next Level Scholarship Competition - Deadline December 21, 2007 Are you trying to take your game to the next level? You want to make your way to college and get that degree? If you are a junior or senior in high school and looking for a way to help pay for college, BET and The Sallie Mae Fund want to help by making $25,000 in scholarships available to students in need. To enter the Next Level Scholarship Competition tell us in 500 words what obstacles you have to overcome to realize your dream of a college education. Four scholarships will be awarded: $10,000, $7,500, $5,000 and $2,500 dollars. The competition ends on December 21 so hurry and enter. You can reach the next level and make college a reality and we want to help. You need to be a BET.com user in order to participate. Go to: http://www.bet.com/Contests/Next+Level+BET+SallieMae+Scholarship.htm? Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship - Deadline December 31, 2007 Eligibility: You must be attending or planning to attend an institute of higher education in the 2006-2007 or 2007-2008 school year. An institute of higher education usually means any schooling beyond high school. International students are also welcome to apply. Award is $2500. For more information and application, please visit: www.patricias-scholarship.org The 2007 Frank O' Neill Memorial Scholarship - Deadline December 31, 2007 The 2007 Frank O' Neill Memorial Scholarship is open to anyone attending a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program in the 2007-2008 or 2008-2009 academic year. In addition, eligible students may not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. This means that you can not apply if you already have 100% of your school paid for. International students are welcome to apply. PLEASE READ THE RULES BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING TO AVOID BEING DISQUALIFIED. The criteria for the scholarship is to write an essay of fewer than 750 words on how the education of your generation is better or worse than the education of your parent's generation. Essays will be accepted via easyaid.com: no postal mail or faxes will be accepted. Visit: http://www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form.html 2008 Talbot's Women's Scholarship Fund - Deadline January 2, 2008 Eligibility: • Women currently residing in the United States • Women who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 1998 • Enrolled or planning to enroll in a full or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocation-technical school • Attending the full 2008-2009 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2009 • Have at least two semesters(24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the 2008 fall academic term Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office, or at www.talbots.com World Nomads Podcast Documentary Scholarship - Deadline January 20, 2008 For full scholarship and application details: Datatel Scholarships - Deadline 5:00pm on January 30, 2009 Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarship Eligibility Personal Statement Essay Award Amount Group A - $2,400 Winners Profile http://www.datatelscholars.org/students/ Angelfire scholarship Eligibility
The Angelfire scholarship is open to full-time and part-time students (taking at least six credit hours), as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Personal Statement Essay : Award Amount: Russ Griffith Memorial Scholarship (formerly Returning Student Scholarship) Eligibility The Russ Griffith Memorial scholarship is open to full- and part-time students (taking at least six credit hours), as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Personal Statement Essay : Award Amount : For all Datatel scholarships, please visit: http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/ Nancy Goodhue Lynch scholarship Eligibility Personal Statement Essay: Award Amount : Presidential Forum on Renewable Energy - Deadline February 1, 2008 Nationwide Student Essay Contest The Presidential Forum on Renewable Energy is sponsoring a student essay contest in which three college students will be named and awarded a $10,000 educational prize. The contest, which begins on November 17 will engage college students in the issues of renewable energy, sustainability, and conservation. Eligibility: The contest is open to students who, as of January 1, 2008, are between the ages of 18 and 24; enrolled full-time or part-time, in an undergraduate program; and a citizen of the United States of America . Submissions will be evaluated on their originality, on their political, economic, and technical feasibility, and on their long-term viability. We will evaluate the plans on the soundness and originality of thinking, but we will also consider the ability to present those ideas in a concise, persuasive, and compelling manner. For more information and application, please visit the Financial Aid Office or go to: www.2008energyforum.org David A. Long Scholarship Award Offered by American Water Works Association Pennsylvania Section - Deadline February 1 2008 The Pennsylvania Section of the AWWA encourages study in the fields relating to the water supply industry and financially supports students who have demonstrated academic excellence and good citizenship in pursuing this goal. Eligibility: You are eligible to apply if:
Entry requirements: Applicants must submit:
A $2000 award will be provided in the Spring of 2008. Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office The Fund for Theological Education - Deadline February 1, 2008 FTE offers young adults who may be drawn to religious leadership, a network of support, both financial and relational. They want to put the invitation to ministry front and center for bright, creative leaders who have faith but may not have considered a life of service in the ministry - and to provide resources and opportunities for them to explore ministry through the FTE Undergraduate Fellowship, a program for rising juniors and seniors nominated by the college faculty and administrators. For more information visit: www.thefund.org/fundfinder The King's College Faculty Scholarship - Deadline February 15, 2008 The King's College Faculty Scholarship is intended to reward and recognize a student's academic achievements and pursuits both inside and outside the classroom. The scholarship is funded entirely by contributions from the faculty of King's College and is awarded annually to a student entering their senior year, Eligibility: Must have junior status (60 + credits) and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 at the time of application. Applications should be submitted in person or via campus mail to the chair of the Faculty Scholarship Committee- Dr. Greg Bassham. A completed application will consist of the following:
After reviewing the applications, the Faculty Scholarship Committee may invite a select number of candidates to interviews. The recipient of the scholarship will be announced at the Honors Convocation and again at the opening faculty meeting in August. IMA National Scholarship Program-Deadline - February 15, 2008 IMA Memorial Education Fund Scholarships (MEF) Stuart Cameron and Margaret McLeod Memorial Scholarship (SCMS) Eligibility:
Applications available at the Financial Aid Office, or at: www.imanet.org/scholarships Sons of Italy Scholarship - Deadline February 28, 2008 Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian American grandparent) enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution for the Fall 2008 term. Previous SIF scholarship winners are not eligible.
For more information: http://www.osia.org/public/scholarships/grants.asp 2008 Lighthouse International Scholarships - Deadline February 28, 2008 Eligibility: Applicants must be legally blind. Scholarships are based on academic and other achievements and candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need. Must be a U.S. citizen and previous winners are not eligible. There are four different categories of scholarships available, each are $5,000. For more information and to apply, please visit: www.lighthouse.org/sca Veterans Caucus Scholarship for Physician Assistants - Deadline March 1, 2008 Criteria for awarding most of our scholarships are on the basis of previous military experience, current academic standing, academic and civil recognition and the students community involvement. We also have scholarships with special requirements; children if Air Force Member or dependent of Army Special Forces member, special needs, etc. For application and additional information, please visit www.veteranscaucus.org Members 1st Federal Credit Union/ Robert P. Reagan 2007 Scholarship - Deadline March 1, 2008 Members 1st awards four $1,000 renewing scholarships each year to provide students with financial assistance toward post-secondary education. Requirements In order to qualify for a scholarship, the applicant must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time undergraduate student at any institution recognized by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. The scholarship is for undergraduate students only. Students must maintain a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) each year in order to renew their scholarship. It is the student's responsibility to provide proof of GPA to Members 1st in the form of an annual official transcript. The renewal of the scholarship will be granted for four years (freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years). If your undergraduate studies extend beyond four years, scholarship money will not be granted. The scholarship cannot be used for graduate programs. An applicant must have an account in his or her own name; must remain a primary member of the credit union in good standing; must be a high school senior or graduate; and must agree to and abide by the terms of the application. Associates, volunteers and interns of Members 1st Federal Credit Union and their family members are not eligible to apply. Selection Applications will be sent collectively to the Selection Committee after March 1, 2008. Judging is based on academic achievement (GPA, scholastic honors and awards), extracurricular activities, work experience, and the written essay. The essay is judged on content, creativity, and clarity. Additionally, grammatical and spelling errors will disqualify your entry. Scholarship winners will be notified personally by May 1, 2008. Non-winners will not be contacted. Winners are asked to submit a photo for publication in our membership newsletter. Awards are presented in the student's name and are sent to the winners prior to the fall semester. Visit: http://www.members1st.org/scholarship.aspx AES Engineers Scholarship - Deadline September 15 How to Apply Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - Deadline March 3, 2008 Scholarships range annually from $500-$10,000. Eligibility:
Deadline for graduating high school seniors- March 3, 2008 Deadline for all other students- April 15, 2008 For applications visit: www.mcsf.org The Point Foundation, The National LGBT Scholarship Fund - Deadline March 1 For individuals who have proven leadership skills, excellent scholastic achievements and those who want to make a difference in the world. All applicants are evaluated on the totality of their situation including, academic accomplishments, financial, emotional and social need, extracurricular activities, personal circumstances and goals for the future. All levels of education can apply for funds whether you are a high-school student getting ready for your first year in college or you are writing your second PhD thesis. The Point Foundation REQUIRES an Online Application and supplemental materials to complete your application. Those materials include the following: a. At least two (2) and no more than three (3) Letters of Recommendation. Two should be from a teacher/professor. For applicants who have been out of school for more than five years a reference from a supervisor could serve as one of the letters of recommendation. b. Official school transcripts from your most recent academic institution supporting the GPA you entered on your application. c. Your resume and/or CV (Optional) 2. Supplemental materials may NOT be sent until after you have successfully submitted your online application and you have received a PIN number. For more information and to Apply, Please Visit - http://www.thepointfoundation.org/index.html American Chemical Society Scholarship - Deadline March 1 The scholarship is designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences. The American Chemical Society Scholars Program will award approximately 100 scholarships to undergraduate students interested in four-year degrees in the chemical sciences; those interested in transferring from two-year colleges to four-year colleges to pursue chemical science degrees; and to two-year students intending to pursue degrees in chemical technology. High school seniors who will be entering college are also eligible. The scholarship is valued at up to $2500 per academic year for freshman and up to $3000 per academic y ear for sophomores and up to $5000 per academic year for juniors and seniors. A chemical science degree includes the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, environmental science and toxicology. For those chemical science specialties no listed, there must be a strong component of chemistry included in the program in order to meet our definition of chemical science. For more information and to apply, please visit www.chemistry.org/scholars Applications are also available at the Financial Aid Office. 9th Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand's Novel Atlas Shrugged - Deadline September 17 Awards: First Prize: $10,000 Cash Award ATLAS SHRUGGED -RULES
For more information and to apply: www.aynrand.org/contests The HCF Scholarship Programs - Deadline March 15 The Hispanic College Fund awards scholarships based on both merit and financial need. HCF administers multiple scholarship programs including the Sallie Mae Fund's First in My Family Scholarship Program and the ALPFA Scholarship Program. The minimum eligibility criteria for HCF scholarship programs are:
To apply for HCF Scholarships you will be required to complete an online application which includes at least one essay, letter of recommendation and resume. To apply online please visit our secure online application website at http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org. All instructions are available at this site. The application opens in December and the deadline is March 15th. John Heinz Institute Auxiliary- Rose Brader Scholarship Fund - Deadline March 17, 2008 The John Heinz Institute Auxiliary, in 1990 established the Rose Brader Scholarship Fund to contribute to the health care needs of the community, by encouraging and providing financial assistance to those who wish to pursue an education in or seek advanced training in the field if rehabilitation medicine. The Fund is named in honor of Rose Brader, a former Director of Volunteer Services at the John Heinz Institute, who was an outstanding community leader with a strong commitment to the advancement of rehabilitation medicine. The Fund is offering on $1,000.00 scholarship and two $500.00 scholarships to Luzerne County residents who are pursuing an education in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, or Speech Therapy at an undergraduate or graduate and to nurses seeking advanced education and certification in rehabilitation medicine. Winning a scholarship neither mandates nor guarantees employment at the John Heinz Institute. Eligibility:
He or she will be judged on the following: scholastic achievement, demonstrated interest in rehabilitation medicine, financial need and references. A personal interview, for finalists only, are required. Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office. Appalachian Health Care Human Resources Society Scholarship - Deadline March 29, 2008 The Appalachian Health Care Human Resources Society, an organization comprised of over 100 Human Resources professionals from the Central Pennsylvania region, is once again offering scholarships to individuals majoring in Human Resources or a related field. This scholarship is established in memory of Dean Stultz and Samuel Griggs, former members of the society. Applicants must be majoring in Human Resources (or a related field), in at least their junior year of study and enrolled in an accredited college or university located within Pennsylvania . Graduate students majoring in Human Resources are eligible as well. Interested students can request a scholarship application by contacting the AHCHRS Scholarship Committee at: dnwilver@sunhomehealth.com Applications are also available at the Financial Aid Office. NHSC Scholarships - Deadline March 30 The NHSC offers a competitive scholarship program designed for students committed to providing primary health care in communities of greatest need. Scholarship recipients serve where they are most needed upon completion of their training. The program offers the following benefits for up to 4 years of education:
Note: Starting January 1, 2002, NHSC scholarship awards for tuition, fees, and other reasonable expenses will be exempt from Federal tax. The stipend portion remains taxable. To be eligible for the NHSC Scholarship Program, you must be a U.S. citizen enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in a fully accredited U.S. :
Scholars attending medical school are expected to complete residency programs in one of the following specialties:
Dental Scholars may do residencies in general practice or pediatric dentistry. Website: http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/join_us/scholarships.asp Northern Tier Hardwood Association Scholarship - Deadline April 15, 2008 Commonwealth “Good Citizen” Scholarship- Deadline – April 29, 2008 Applications are available at the Financial Aid office. Return completed applications to your financial aid office for submission to AICUP. Please note that you should not send applications directly to AICUP-they will not be accepted. For more information and application, please visit the Financial Aid office McLean Scholarship for Nursing and Physician Assistant Majors - Deadline April 29, 2008 This scholarship is open to all full time undergraduate students attending one of AICUP’s 84 institutions who are enrolled in a Nursing or Physician’s Assistant program. The student must also have at least a 3.0 GPA. Candidates should also be campus leaders and community volunteers. Application forms are available at the Financial Aid office. Return completed applications to your Financial Aid office for submission to AICUP. Please note that students should not send applications directly AICUP- they will not be accepted. More information and applications are available at the Financial Aid office. Horvat Scholarship Fund - Deadline April 30, 2008 Students must have a declared science major. By science students, it is meant a field of study in chemistry, physics, biology, the life sciences, or some other related major leading to a career in the medical or health profession. ScholarshipExperts.com Scholarships
AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship - Deadline May 1, 2008 Accountemps is proud to partner with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants to provide $2,500 scholarships to five (5) outstanding students pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Systems.
For more information and to apply, please visit: www.accountemps.com/AICPA John L. Carey Scholarships - Deadline May 1, 2008 Liberal Arts students wishing to pursue graduate accounting study can receive financial aid through AICPA John L. Carey Scholarships Program. Scholarships are available to all liberal arts degree holders of any regionally-accredited U.S. institution who wish to pursue a CPA certificate. Scholarships are given based on academic achievement, leadership and future career interests and are contingent upon acceptance in a graduate accounting program. Each year, up to seven recipients will be awarded $5000 and will be eligible for renewal for one more year, provided satisfactory scholastic progress is maintained. For more information and application, please visit - www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/jlcs.htm Applications are also available at the Financial Aid Office Koster Insurance 2008 Health Careers Scholarship Program - Deadline May 9, 2008 The 2008 Scholarship Program is open to all full-time undergraduate students who are entering their Junior or Senior Year of their undergraduate study in the Fall of 2008. If the student is in a program that is not a 4-year program, they are eligible if they will be entering either their final year of undergraduate study or their second-to-last year of undergraduate study in the Fall of 2009. Please note that the Scholarship Program is not open to first-year undergraduates, high school students, or graduate study students. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.kosterweb.com The Tylenol Scholarship - Deadline May 15, 2008 Tuition Assistance for Healthcare students The makers of TYLENOL® are giving away $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Visit: http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc PA's Best 50 Women in Business Scholarship Award - Deadline May 19, 2008 The Pennsylvania 's Best 50 Women in Business Scholarship Board proudly announces the availability of its sixth annual scholarship for the next generation of women business leaders in Pennsylvania 's communities. The fund, created and supported by past Best 50 Women in Business award recipients, will serves as a means of extending support to PA's future business women. Applications, instructions and criteria can be downloaded at: www.best50womenpa.com John Gyles Education Awards - Deadline June 1, 2008 The John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and The United States. They are the result of a private, benevolent endeavor established in 1990. Full Canadian or American citizenship is a requirement. Awards are available to both male and female students for all areas of secondary study. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered in the selection process. Selected students will receive up to $3000. For application, please visit: www.johngyleseducationcenter.com The Dudley & Sylvia Kramer Memorial Scholarship - Deadline June 6, 2008 $750 Scholarship Eligibility: • A resident of York County , Pennsylvania • Currently engaged in an educational pursuit with a goal of working with persons with mental retardation. The student may also currently be working with persons with mental retardation. • The student must show a demonstrated need for tuition assistance. Applications available at the Financial Aid Office or: www.thearcofyorkcounty.org Big 33 Football Classic $33,000 Halftime Kick Contest - Deadline June 2 Registration is open for the Big 33 $33,000 Halftime Kick to be held on June 16 th at the PNC Big 33 Football Classic in Hershey , PA. Twenty-one contestants will be selected to participate in the half-time activities, but only one of those contestants will have the opportunity to kick a field goal for a $33,000 scholarship. A missed kick will still earn the kicker a $3,300 scholarship. To enter the Big 33 $33,000 Halftime Kick Contest, visit PHEAA.org between April 23rd and June 2nd and complete the online registration form. Registration is open to legal Pennsylvania and Ohio stat residents who are currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning or technical school location in those designated states. It is also open to 2007 graduating high school seniors in Pennsylvania or Ohio who plan to continue their education at an institution within those states. Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship - Deadline June 20, 2008 Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions.
Application Procedure for 2008
Please visit: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm 2007-2008 OP Loftbed $500 Scholarship Award - Deadline July 31 The OP Loftbed $500 Scholarship Award is awarded by the OP Loftbed Company to a student whom the judges feel provided the most interesting answers to a set of questions. Unlike many other scholarships, we don't want to discriminate based on your GPA, writing skill, involvement in community or service organizations, or other criteria to which many students just don't measure up. We don't ask the traditional scholarship type questions because we want our applicants and our judges to have fun. We want to make you think. We want to make you evaluate yourself. We want to see how creative you are. For more info: http://www.oploftbed.com/scholarship/application2007step1.php National Federation of the Blind Scholarship - Deadline August 1, 2008 For High School seniors through Grad school students Eligibility:
To apply please visit: www.nfb.org/scholarships AES Engineering Solutions - Deadline September 15, 2008 AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. Scholarship Criteria: 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 evaluating the essays that are submitted. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. How to Apply Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (AFHPSP) This program provides: full medical or dental school tuition payments for a maximum of 4 years; full payments for all school-related fees and expenses, except housing and meals; reimbursement for all books and required equipment; reimbursement for all rental fees, i.e. microscopes; a monthly taxable stipend of at least $1,235 paid directly to you. For more information or to apply, contact your Air Force, Army or Navy Recruiter. Navy Recruiter - Jacqueline Reck, 800-742-2972 ext 5. Army Recruiter 1-800-USA-ARMY. Air Force Recruiter 1-800-423-USAF Navy's AFHPSP website: http://nshs.med.navy.mil/hpsp/Pages/HPSPHome.htm Gimme Five Scholarship Sweepstakes - 12 monthly drawings Each month, Educaid awards a new lucky high school senior with a $5,000 scholarship for their first-year expenses at an accredited college or trade school. It's free to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. To enter, visit www.educaid.com/highschool.htm. Key Bank's Take 5 Scholarship Visit www.key.com/take5 each month from February to June for a chance to win $5,000 from Key Bank. No GPA requirements. No essays to write. 5 chances to win $5,000.
The Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Program The Fund's 2008-2009 programs are now available on www.salliemaefund.org. Deadlines for these programs vary, ranging from February 2 to May 31 2008. The Sallie Mae Fund provides scholarships through a number of programs, including:
The Sallie Mae Fund has a free scholarship search function to www.salliemaefund.org. The Fund also is providing support for two new scholarship directories geared toward minority students:
StraightFoward Media Scholarships StraightForward Media offers 22 different $500 scholarships to a wide variety of students every year. Each of our scholarship programs is open to both American and international students, and we offer scholarships to attendees of four-year colleges, two-year and community colleges, vocational and technical schools. Unless otherwise noted, all scholarships awards are $500 and are given four times per year. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarships/index.php 2Futuro Scholarship Sweepstakes Each month, a $1,000 scholarship will be randomly awarded, with a larger scholarship award given in May 2007. Students and parents can enter the sweepstakes in one of three ways: 1) by applying for a 2Futuro loan, 2) registering online at the 2Futuro Web site, www.2Futuro.com, or 3) mailing a 3-by-5 card containing their complete name, mailing address, e-mail address and phone number. (The first drawing period will include entries submitted from Jan. 1, 2007, through Feb. 15, 2007. Please visit the 2Futuro Web site for our mailing address and a complete list of 2Futuro Scholarship Sweepstakes rules. AES Engineers Scholarship Eligibility: Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study and are awarded based on character, personal merit and commitment. Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed. How to Apply: Students must submit an essay of no more than 500 words explaining how they are fulfilling the criteria mentioned above. Amount of award: $500.00 For more information, please visit www.aesengineers.com Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com Campus Door "Great Futures Start Here" Scholarship Program Campus Door will be awarding $100,000 in scholarships during the 2006-2007 academic year . Apply for one of the 100 scholarships offered, of $1,000 each. Applications open on May 1st and run throughout the academic year. Scholarships are for students enrolled in college at least half-time during the 2006-7 academic year. For more information and to apply, please visit: www.campusdoor.com/scholarship Horatio Alger Scholarship Program For students who are currently in the senior year at high school. The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist student who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education; and a desire to contribute to society. For more information and to apply go to www.horatioalger.org The Tri-County Personnel Association Scholarship - November 16, 2007 $1000 Scholarship Awarded for the Spring 2008 Semester Eligibility:
To apply:
Application and additional information available at the Financial Aid Office AXA Achievement Scholarship The AXA Achievement Scholarship offers college scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. The scholarships are sponsored by the AXA Foundation, in association with the U.S. News & World Report. Eligibility:
For additional information and application: www.axa-achievement.com Frank O' Neill Memorial Scholarship The 2006 Frank O' Neill Memorial Scholarship is open to anyone attending a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program in the 2006-2007 or 2007-2008 academic year. In addition, eligible students may not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. This means that you can not apply if you already have 100% of your school paid for. International students are welcome to apply. PLEASE READ THE RULES BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING TO AVOID BEING DISQUALIFIED. The criteria for the scholarship is to write an essay of fewer than 750 words on any subject that you wish. Essays will be accepted via easyaid.com: no postal mail or faxes will be accepted. Please submit one essay only, multiple submissions may result in disqualification. The winner will be notified by phone and/or email. We will accept and read all scholarship essays submitted. The most common mistake that is being made is blank essays are being sent. Please be sure that your form is complete before submitting. To apply : http://www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form.html The Vanguard Scholarship Program The Vanguard Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to minority students entering their senior year of college during the 2007-2008 school year. Applicants must be pursuing studies in business, finance, economics, accounting, information technology, or liberal arts. Applicants of The Vanguard Scholarship Program must:
For additional information and application: www.vanguard.scholarshipamerica.org Boston Realty Advisors Scholarship The Boston Realty Advisors Scholarship is a $500 grant designed for students concentrating in Real Estate or planning to become involved in the Real Estate Sector- this can include owning property for investment purposes. Recepient(s) will be notified by e-mail and by phone within two weeks of deadline. http://www.bradvisors.com/scholarship The Anne Ford Scholarship The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 award given to a high school senior with an identified learning disability (LD) who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree. Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Students of minority background are encouraged to apply. For more information and application, please visit: www.ncld.org/content/view/871/456074/ Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund® benefits financially needy dependent children, spouses, and domestic partners (1) of 9/11 victims, including airplane crew and passengers, World Trade Center and Pentagon workers and visitors, and relief workers, including firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement personnel. Families of Freedom Scholarships are available for children, including those born after September 11, 2001, who enroll in a program of postsecondary study by age 24. Those children who turn 24 during their course of study must then continue their program of study uninterrupted, with the exception of summer vacations, in order to continue receiving scholarship assistance. Spouses and domestic partners may apply for Families of Freedom scholarships through 2012. Scholarships may be used to attend an accredited vocational-technical school, trade school, two-year college, four-year college, or university located in the United States. Families of Freedom Scholarship recipients may receive scholarship awards for up to four years, or the equivalent if attendance is part-time, depending on total funding available. Funds are available for undergraduate study only. Click on www.familiesoffreedom.org for more information
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