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National Scholarships
(alphabetical)
1.
ALL-INK.COM COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
All-Ink.com
CONTACT:
P.O. Box 50868, Provo, UT 84605
PHONE:
(888) 567-6511
FAX:
(801) 794-0124
EMAIL:
scholarship@all-ink.com
WEBSITE:
www.all-ink.com/scholarship.html
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Five awards between $500-$2000
DEADLINE:
December 31
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Open
to high school seniors and above. Must have a
minimum GPA of 2.5. Must submit two essays.
Applications must be submitted online
2.
AIA/AAF MINORITY/DISADVANTAGED
SCHOLARSHIP
American Architectural Foundation
CONTACT:
Mary Felber, 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington,
DC 20006
PHONE:
(202) 626-7318
FAX:
(202) 626-7420
EMAIL:
mfelber@archfoundation.org
WEBSITE:
www.archfoundation.org/scholarships/index.htm
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
20
awards at $500-$2500
DEADLINE:
Early December
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. citizens only. Open to high school seniors and
college freshmen. Must be studying or plan to study
architecture. Must be entering a NAAB-accredited
architecture program. Merit and need based. Must be
nominated by a guidance counselor or person aware of
student's interest in architecture.
3.
AMERICAN
CHEMICAL
SOCIETY
SCHOLARS
PROGRAM
American Chemical Society
CONTACT:
Robert J. Hughes, 1155 16th Street, NW, Washington,
DC 20036
PHONE:
(800) 227-5558 ext. 6250
FAX:
(202) 776-8003
EMAIL:
r_hughes@acs.org
WEBSITE:
www.chemistry.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Maximum of $3000
DEADLINE:
February 15
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to African American, Hispanic, and American
Indian students. U.S. citizen or permanent residents
only. Must be a graduating senior or current
undergraduate student. Must be an undergraduate
majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical
engineering, or other chemically related fields.
Also open to community college freshman majoring in
a two-year chemical technology program. Merit and
need based.
4.
AMERICAN
FOREIGN
SERVICE
ASSOCIATION
HIGH
SCHOOL
ESSAY
CONTEST
American Foreign Service Association
CONTACT:
Perri Green, 2101 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
PHONE:
(800) 704-AFSA
FAX:
(202) 338-6820
EMAIL:
member@afsa.or
WEBSITE:
www.afsa.org/essaycontest/rules.cfm
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
One award of $2500, one of $1250, and one of $750
DEADLINE:
March 1
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. citizens or permanent residents only. Must be a
high school student. Must be a high school student
in the U.S. or in U.S. territories, or must be a
U.S. citizen overseas. Must submit an essay on
diplomacy. Merit based.
5.
AMERICAN
FOUNDATION
FOR THE BLIND
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
American Foundation for the Blind
CONTACT:
Julie Tucker, 11 Penn Plaza Suite 300, New York, NY
10001
PHONE:
(212) 502-7661
FAX:
(212) 502-7771
EMAIL:
juliet@afb.net
WEBSITE:
www.afb.org/info_document_view.asp?DocumentID=1842
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
April 30
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. citizens only. Must be accepted into college.
Must be legally blind and be able to submit evidence
of legal blindness. Must submit proof of acceptance
at college or university. Merit and need based.
6.
AMERICAN
HOTEL
FOUNDATION
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
American Hotel Foundation
CONTACT:
Michelle Poinelli, 1201 New York Avenue, NW # 600,
Washington, DC 20005-3931
PHONE:
(202) 289-3181
FAX:
(202) 289-3199
EMAIL:
mpoinelli@ahlef.org
WEBSITE:
www.ahlf.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
One of the scholarships is designated for minority
students. Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree
in hospitality management. Merit based.
7.
AMERICAN
INDIAN
COLLEGE
FUND
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian College Fund
CONTACT:
8333 Greenwood Boulevard, Denver, CO 80221
PHONE:
(303) 426-8900
FAX:
(303) 426-1200
EMAIL:
scholarships@collegefund.org
WEBSITE:
www.collegefund.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be American Indian. Must be enrolled in an
Indian tribe. Must be enrolled at one of the 32
official tribal colleges.
8.
AMERICAN
INDIAN
SCIENCE
AND ENGINEERING
SOCIETY
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
CONTACT:
Scholarship Coordinator, P.O. Box 9828, Albuquerque,
NM 87119-9828
PHONE:
(505) 765-1052
FAX:
(505) 765-5608
EMAIL:
scholarship@aises.orgWEBSITE:
www.aises.org/highered/scholarships/
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be American Indian/Alaskan Native. Must be an
undergraduate or graduate student. Must be majoring
in engineering, science, medicine, math, or
environmental studies. Must be an AISES member.
Merit based.
9.
AMERICAN
INSTITUTE
OF CERTIFIED
PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
CONTACT:
1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036-8775
PHONE:
(212) 596-6200
FAX:
(212) 596-6213
WEBSITE:
www.aicpa.org/nolimits/become/ships/AICPA.htm#accountemp
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Some of the scholarships are designated for minority
students or women. Must be studying accounting and
planning to become a CPA. Merit and need based.
10. AMERICAN
INSTITUTE
OF CHEMICAL
ENGINEERS
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
CONTACT:
3
Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5991
PHONE:
(212) 591-7634
FAX:
(212) 591-8890
EMAIL:
awards@aiche.org
WEBSITE:
www.aiche.org/students/studentawards/stulist.htm
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Some of the scholarships are designated for minority
students. Must be studying or intending to study
chemical engineering. Merit and need based.
11. AMERICAN
METEOROLOGICAL
SOCIETY
INDUSTRY
MINORITY
SCHOLARSHIPS
American Meteorological Society
CONTACT:
Donna Fernandez, 45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA
02108-3693
PHONE:
(617) 227-2426 ext. 246
EMAIL:
dfernand@ametsoc.org
WEBSITE:
www.ametsoc.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$3000 for 2 years
DEADLINE:
February
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to Hispanic, African or Native American U.S.
citizens only. Must be entering freshman year of
college. Must be pursuing a career in atmospheric,
oceanic, or hydrologic sciences. Merit based.
12. SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR MINORITY
UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENTS
IN PHYSICS
American Physical Society
CONTACT:
One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740-3844
PHONE:
(301) 209-3232
FAX:
(301) 209-0865
EMAIL:
education@aps.org
WEBSITE:
www.aps.org/educ/com/scholars/
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$2000
DEADLINE:
First Friday in February
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to African American, Hispanic American, or
Native American students. U.S. citizens or permanent
residents only. Open to high school seniors, college
freshmen and sophomores. Must be studying physics.
13. ASSOCIATION
FOR WOMEN
IN PHYSICS
UNDERGRADUATE
AWARDS
Association for Women in Science
CONTACT:
Barbara Filner, 1200 New York Avenue Suite 650,
Washington, DC 20005
PHONE:
(202) 326-8940
FAX:
(202) 326-8960
EMAIL:
awisedfd@awis.org
WEBSITE:
www.awis.org/ed_foundation.html
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$100-$1000
DEADLINE:
January 17
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to women only. U.S. citizens only. Must be a
high school senior. Must have minimum 3.75 GPA and
SAT of at least 1200 or an ACT score of 25. Must
have plans to do research or teach. Eligible fields
include behavioral, life, and physical sciences and
engineering. Merit and need based.
14. L. RON
HUBBARD'S
WRITERS
AND ILLUSTRATORS
OF THE FUTURE
AWARD
Author Services, Inc.
CONTACT:
P.O. Box 1630, Los Angeles, CA 90078
PHONE:
(323) 466-3310
EMAIL:
contests@authorservicesinc.com
WEBSITE:
www.ronthewriter.org/page110.htm
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
October 1, January 1, April 1, July 1
REQUIREMENTS:
Writers' entries must be original works in English.
Entries must be works of prose and up to 17,000
words in length. Entries must be science fiction,
fantasy or horror with fantastic elements.
Illustrators must submit three black-and white
illustrations in science fiction or fantasy. Merit
based.
15. ACHIEVEMENT
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
AXA Achievement
CONTACT:
Scholarship Management Services, 1505 Riverview Road
P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082
PHONE:
(800) 537-4180
EMAIL:
axaachievement@csfa.org
WEBSITE:
www.axa-achievement.com/leadpage.php
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
62
between $10,000 and $25,000 each
DEADLINE:
December 15
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. citizens only. Must be a high school senior.
Must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as
evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity
in school, community, or workplace. Must be
recommended by an adult professional who can attest
to the student's achievement. Merit based. Only the
first 10,000 applications received before the
deadline will be considered.
16. AYN
RAND
INSTITUTE
-
VARIOUS
ESSAY
CONTESTS
Ayn Rand Institute
CONTACT:
P.O. Box 57044, Irvine, CA 92619-7044
PHONE:
(949) 222-6550
FAX:
(949) 222-6558
EMAIL:
essay@aynrand.org
WEBSITE:
www.aynrand.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Awards range from $30 to $10,000
DEADLINE:
March 18
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to high school and college students. Must
submit an essay on an assigned topic on the works of
Ayn Rand. Merit based.
17. THE
GLORIA
BARRON
PRIZE
FOR YOUNG
HEROES
Barron Prize Foundation
CONTACT:
Barbara Ann Richman, P.O. Box 17, Boulder, CO
80306-0017
PHONE:
(970) 875-1448
FAX:
(970) 875-1451
EMAIL:
ba_richman@barronprize.org
WEBSITE:
www.barronprize.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Several at $2000 each
DEADLINE:
April 15
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. and Canadian citizens only. Must be between the
ages of 8 and 18. Must have shown leadership and
courage in public service to people and the planet.
Must be nominated by an adult. Merit based.
18. CRYSTAL
GREEN
MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Blood Assurance Foundation
CONTACT:
700 East Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403
PHONE:
(800) 962-0628
FAX:
(423) 752-8460
EMAIL:
lak@bloodassurance.org
WEBSITE:
www.bloodassurance.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Eight at $1000 each
DEADLINE:
April 15
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to high school seniors. Applicants will be
judged on academic performance, community
involvement, and a marketing plan for a blood drive.
Must have a B average and at least a 20 on the ACT,
and 1100 on the SAT. Blood donors will be given
special consideration. Merit and need based.
19. BURGER
KING
SCHOLARS
Burger King
CONTACT:
Scholarship Management Services, 1505 Riverview Road
P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082-0480
PHONE:
(305) 378-3535
EMAIL:
bk@csfa.org
WEBSITE:
www.burgerking.com
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
2000 awards at $1000
DEADLINE:
December 15
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to high school seniors. Must have a minimum GPA
of 2.5 and work at least 15 hours per week. Must
participate community service. Applicants can be,
but do not need to be Burger King employees. Merit
and need based. Must be nominated by school or
employer.
20. CALGON
TMA SCHOLARSHIP
Calgon
CONTACT:
c/o Maddenmedia, 1650 East Ft. Lowell Road Suite
100, Tucson, AZ 85719
WEBSITE:
www.takemeaway.com
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$1000-$7000
DEADLINE:
February 14
ELIGIBILITY:
Women only. U.S. residents. Open to enrolled college
students. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Submissions will be judged on student's academic
performance, extracurricular activity, and essay
response. Must be at least 18 years old, enrolled
and matriculating at a college/university. Merit
based.
21. RON
BROWN
SCHOLAR
PROGRAM
CAP Charitable Foundation
CONTACT:
Fran Hardey, 1160 Pepsi Place Suite 206,
Charlottesville, VA 22901
PHONE:
(434) 964-1588
FAX:
(434) 964-1589
EMAIL:
franh@ronbrown.org
WEBSITE:
www.ronbrown.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
10
at $10,000 over 4 years
DEADLINE:
January 9
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to African American students only. U.S.
citizens only. Must be a high school senior. Must
demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and
community service. Merit based.
22. CARPE
DIEM
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois
CONTACT:
Gordon Levine, P.O. Box 3194, Chicago, IL 60690-3194
EMAIL:
glevine@carpediemfoundation.org
WEBSITE:
www.carpediemfoundation.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Several awards between $2500 and $5000
DEADLINE:
May 1
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. citizens only. Must be a high school senior or
current undergraduate. Must demonstrate academic
excellence, leadership, and community service.
Priority is given to students whose parents are or
who have been employed in public service. Merit
based. Do not have to be an Illinois resident.
23. A. PATRICK
CHARNON
MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Center for Educational Solutions
CONTACT:
Box 208, San Francisco, CA 94104-0208
PHONE:
(925) 934-7304
EMAIL:
scholarship@cesresources.org
WEBSITE:
www.cesresources.org/charnon.html
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$1500
DEADLINE:
April 1
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be admitted or enrolled in college. Must be a
college student in good academic standing who values
tolerance, compassion, and respect for all people in
their communities. Student must have demonstrated
commitment to these values by their actions. Merit
based. Only the first 500 complete applications will
be accepted
24. CHAPEL
OF FOUR
CHAPLAINS
ANNUAL
ESSAY
CONTEST
Chapel of Four Chaplains
CONTACT:
1201 Constitution Avenue Philadelphia Naval Business Center, Building 649, Philadelphia,
PA 19112
PHONE:
(215) 218-1943
FAX:
(215) 218-1949
EMAIL:
chapel@fourchaplains.org
WEBSITE:
www.fourchaplains.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$300-$1000
DEADLINE:
November 8
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a high school senior. Must submit an essay
on an assigned topic. Merit based.
25. CHAPEL
OF THE FOUR
CHAPLAINS
NATIONAL
ART
CONTEST
Chapel of Four Chaplains
CONTACT:
1201 Constitution Avenue Philadelphia Naval Business Center, Building 649, Philadelphia,
PA 19112
PHONE:
(215) 218-1943
FAX:
(215) 218-1949
EMAIL:
chapel@fourchaplains.org
WEBSITE:
www.fourchaplains.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$500-$1000
DEADLINE:
December 6
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a high school senior. Student artists are
encouraged to capture the spirit of the theme in
whatever manner they wish, through representational,
stylized, or abstract means of expression. Merit
based.
26. CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
(DISCIPLES
OF CHRIST)
DIVISION
OF HOMELAND
MINISTRIES
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Division of
Homeland Ministries
CONTACT:
P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis, IN 46206
PHONE:
(888) 346-2631
EMAIL:
homelandministries@dhm.disciples.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Some scholarships are designated for women and
nontraditional students. Various criteria. Merit and
need based.
27. CHRISTOPHERS
POSTER
CONTEST
FOR HIGH
SCHOOL
STUDENTS
Christophers
CONTACT:
12
East 48th Street, New York, NY 10017
PHONE:
(212) 759-4050
FAX:
(212) 838-5073
EMAIL:
mail@christophers.org
WEBSITE:
www.christophers.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$100-$1000
DEADLINE:
January 24
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a high school student. Must submit a poster
with the theme "You can make a difference." Merit
based.
28. DAUGHTERS
OF THE CINCINNATI
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Daughters of the Cincinnati
CONTACT:
122 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022
PHONE:
(212) 319-6915
WEBSITE:
http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/cincinnati/
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$1000 to $3000
DEADLINE:
March 15
ELIGIBILITY:
Women only. U.S. citizens only. Must be a high
school senior. Must be a daughter of a commissioned
officer in the U.S. Military. Merit and need based.
29. DECA - VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Distributive Education Clubs of America
CONTACT:
Kathy Onion, 1908 Association Drive, Reston, VA
20191
PHONE:
(703) 860-5000
FAX:
(703) 860-4013
EMAIL:
Kathy_Onion@deca.org
WEBSITE:
www.deca.org/scholarships/
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a DECA member. Check website for specific
requirements. Merit based.
30. EDUCATION
IS FREEDOM
NATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Education is Freedom
CONTACT:
c/o 7-Eleven, Inc. 2711 North Haskell Avenue,
Dallas, TX 75204
PHONE:
(866) 343-3382
WEBSITE:
www.educationisfreedom.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies, ranging from $500-$5000
DEADLINE:
March 15
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. citizens only. Must be a high school senior or
high school graduate. Must have a good record of
academic achievement, work history, and community
service. Must be under the age of 24. Must have a
minimum GPA of 3.0. Merit
and need based. Renewable for up to three years.
31. GLOBAL
CITIZEN
AWARD
EF
Tours
CONTACT:
1
Education Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
PHONE:
(617) 619-1300
FAX:
(617) 619-1001
EMAIL:
marisa.talbot@ef.co
WEBSITE:
www.eftours.com/public/learn/GlobalCitizen/
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
12
for a 10-day European Tour and scholarship award
DEADLINE:
February 15
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents
only. Must be a high school senior. Must write an
essay and be nominated by your school.
32. EXECUTIVE
WOMEN
INTERNATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Executive Women International
CONTACT:
515 South 700 East Suite 2A, Salt Lake City, UT
84102
PHONE:
(801) 355-2800
FAX:
(801) 355-2852
EMAIL:
ewi@executivewomen.org
WEBSITE:
www.executivewomen.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Up
to $10,000
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Women only. Open to high school juniors. Interest in
business or any professional field. Only one student
per high school may apply. You must live with 50
miles of a participating chapter to qualify. Check
national office for local chapters; contact your
local chapter for application procedures.
33. FAMILY,
COMMUNITY,
AND
CAREER
LEADERS
OF AMERICA -
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Family, Community, and Career Leaders of America
CONTACT:
1910 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191
PHONE:
(703) 476-4900
WEBSITE:
www.fcclainc.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a high school senior. Must be a FCCLA member
and meet various other requirements. Merit based.
34. FUTURE
FARMERS
OF AMERICA -
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Future Farmers of America
CONTACT:
6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960, Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
PHONE:
(317) 802-6060
FAX:
(317) 802-6061
EMAIL:
scholarships@ffa.org
WEBSITE:
www.ffa.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Many scholarships at various amounts.
DEADLINE:
February 15
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. citizens only. Must be a member of FFA.
Applicants should have an interest in agricultural
fields.
35. GIRL
SCOUTS
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
CONTACT:
420 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018-2798
PHONE:
(800) 478-7248
EMAIL:
jfg@girlscouts.org
WEBSITE:
www.girlscouts.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Women only. Must be a Girl Scout. Requirements vary
for each scholarship.
36. GOVERNMENT
FINANCE
OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Government Finance Officers Association of the
United States and Canada
CONTACT:
180 North Michigan Avenue Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60601-1210
PHONE:
(312) 977-9700
FAX:
(312) 977-4806
WEBSITE:
www.gfoa.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Some of the scholarships are designated for minority
students. Must be preparing for a career in
government finance.
37. GUARDIAN'S
GIRLS
GOING
PLACES
Guardian Life Insurance
CONTACT:
Attn: Girls Going Places, H-25-E 7 Hanover Square,
New York, NY 10004
PHONE:
(866) 425-4542
EMAIL:
diana_acevedo@glic.com
WEBSITE:
www.glic.com/wc/index.html
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
15
between $1000 and $10,000
DEADLINE:
February 28
ELIGIBILITY:
Women only. Must be between the ages of 12 and 16.
Must demonstrate steps towards financial
independence and budding entrepreneurship. Merit
based. Must be nominated by an adult.
38. HBCU MINORITY
STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIPS
HBCU-CENTAL.COM
CONTACT:
7846 Grandlin Park Court, Blacklick, OH 43004
EMAIL:
director@hbcu-central.com
WEBSITE:
www.hbcu-central.com
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$1000
DEADLINE:
May 1
ELIGIBILITY:
A
large majority of the scholarships will be awarded
to minority and female candidates. U.S. citizens
only. Open to high school seniors and current
undergraduates. Must be enrolled in or attending a
Historically Black College/University. Merit and
need based.
39. HISPANIC
DESIGNERS
–
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Hispanic Designers Inc.
CONTACT:
1101 30th Street, NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 20007
PHONE:
(202) 337-9636
FAX:
(202) 337-9635
EMAIL:
HispDesign@aol.com
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$500-$5000
DEADLINE:
August 30
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to Hispanic students. Open to college students.
Must be enrolled in accredited fashion design school
or other accredited institution for a program in a
related field.
40. HISPANIC
SCHOLARSHIP
FUND HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
CONTACT:
55
Second Street Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105
PHONE:
(877) 473-4636
FAX:
(415) 808-2302
EMAIL:
info@hsf.net
WEBSITE:
www.hsf.net/scholarship/highschool.html
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$1000-$2500
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to Hispanic students. Must be a high school
senior. Must be of Hispanic heritage (one parent
fully Hispanic or both parents half Hispanic). Must
have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0.
Students may only apply to one Hispanic Scholarship
Fund Nationwide scholarship program per academic
year.
41. HOLOCAUST
REMEMBRANCE
ESSAY
CONTEST
Holocaust Remembrance Project
CONTACT:
Thomas E. Holocombe, 400 North Ashley Drive Suite
2050, Tampa, FL 33602
PHONE:
(866) 452-2737
EMAIL:
tholcomb@hklaw.com
WEBSITE:
www.holocaust.hklaw.com
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$100-$5000
DEADLINE:
April 30
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to citizens of the U.S. and Mexico. Open to
high school students, age 19 and under. Must submit
an essay on the Holocaust. Merit based.
42. HORACE
MANN
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Horace Mann
CONTACT:
One Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, IL 62715
PHONE:
(800) 999-1030
WEBSITE:
www.horacemann.com
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
31
awards between $1000 and $20,000
DEADLINE:
February 12
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to high school seniors. Must be a child of a
public school employee. Must have a B average, at
least 23 ACT or 1100 on the SAT.
43. HORATIO
ALGER
ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Horatio Alger Association
CONTACT:
99
Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA 22314
PHONE:
(703) 684-9444
FAX:
(703) 684-9445
EMAIL:
association@horatioalger.com
WEBSITE:
www.horatioalger.com/scholarships
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
100 at $10,000 each
DEADLINE:
October 15
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. citizens only (or be in the process of
obtaining citizenship). Must be a high school
senior. Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA and be
involved with community activities. Must demonstrate
critical financial need. Merit and need based.
44. IMATION
COMPUTER
ARTS
SCHOLARSHIP
Imation
CONTACT:
One Imation Place, Oakdale, MN 55128
PHONE:
(888) 466-3456
FAX:
(888) 704-4200
EMAIL:
communityrelations@imation.com
WEBSITE:
www.imation.com/computerarts
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
25
awards at $1000 each
DEADLINE:
December 13
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a high school student. Original computer art
must be submitted. Applicants must be nominated by
high school. Merit based. Applications are only
accepted online.
45. INSTITUTES
FOR BRAND
LEADERSHIP
ESSAY
CONTEST
Institute for Brand Leadership
EMAIL:
brandpower@instituteforbrandleadership.org
WEBSITE:
www.instituteforbrandleadership.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
3
prizes from $500 to $3000
DEADLINE:
October 15
REQUIREMENTS:
Must submit an essay about brands. Merit based.
Entries only accepted via email.
46. CINTAS
FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM
Institute of International
Education
CONTACT:
809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017
PHONE:
(212) 984-5565
EMAIL:
cintas@iie.org
WEBSITE:
www.iie.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
3
awards at $10,000 each
DEADLINE:
April 1
REQUIREMENTS:
Open to artists who are of Cuban citizenship or
direct lineage but do not reside in Cuba, working in
the fields of architecture, music composition,
visual arts and photography, and literature. Merit
based.
45. INVERNESS "IS ALL
EARS"
CONTEST
Inverness Corporation
CONTACT:
17-10 Willow Street, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
PHONE:
(201) 794-3400
EMAIL:
service@invernesscorp.com
WEBSITE:
www.invernesscorp.com/contest
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Three awards between $1000 and $5000
DEADLINE:
February 28
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be in high school. Must write 150-word essay on
the following topic: If you had the ear of any
special person, famous or not, what would you tell
them and why? Must be 14-19 years old to enter.
Merit based.
46. JACKIE
ROBINSON
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Jackie Robinson Foundation
CONTACT:
3
West 35th Street, 11th floor, New York, NY 10001
PHONE:
(212) 290-8600
FAX:
(212) 290-8081
EMAIL:
requests@jackierobinson.org
WEBSITE:
www.jackierobinson.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$6000, renewable
DEADLINE:
March 1
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to minority students only. U.S. citizens only.
Must be a high school senior. Must demonstrate
leadership potential and interest in community. Must
have an SAT score of at least 900 or an ACT score of
at least 23. Merit and need based.
47. PROFILE
IN COURAGE
ESSAY
CONTEST
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library
CONTACT:
Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
PHONE:
(617) 929-1204
EMAIL:
profiles@nara.gov
WEBSITE:
www.jfkcontest.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Seven awards from $500-$3000
DEADLINE:
Early January
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be in high school. Must be in grades 9-12 in
the U.S., U.S. territories, or a U.S. citizen
attending school overseas. Must submit an essay on
the meaning of political courage. Merit based.
48. JUNIOR
ACHIEVEMENT
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Junior Achievement, Inc.
CONTACT:
One Education Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
PHONE:
(719) 540-8000
FAX:
(719) 540-6299
EMAIL:
trowley@ja.org
WEBSITE:
www.ja.org/programs/programs_schol.shtml
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a participant in Junior Achievement
programs. Some local JA organizations offer
scholarships as well; contact your local chapter for
more information.
49. "MY
TURN"
ESSAY
COMPETITION
Kaplan/Newsweek
CONTACT:
888 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10106
PHONE:
(800) KAPTEST
EMAIL:
katy_roy@kaplan.com
WEBSITE:
www.kaptest.com/essay/index.jhtml
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Ten awards of up to $5000
DEADLINE:
March 1
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. citizens or residents. Must be in high school.
Must be a high school student planning to attend
college. Submit a 500-1000-word personal essay on a
topic of your choice. Merit based.
50. KARLA
SCHERER
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
Karla Scherer Foundation
CONTACT:
737 North Michigan Avenue Suite 2330, Chicago, IL 60611
WEBSITE:
http://comnet.org/kschererf
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Approximately 25 awards
DEADLINE:
March 1
ELIGIBILITY:
Women only. High school seniors and above. Must be
majoring in finance or economics with plans for a
corporate business career in the private sector.
Merit and need based.
51. LADIES
AUXILIARY
TO THE
VFW - VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW
CONTACT:
406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
PHONE:
(816) 561-8655
FAX:
(816) 931-4753
EMAIL:
info@ladiesauxvfw.com
WEBSITE:
www.ladiesauxvfw.com/scholarships.html
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Women only. Various criteria for each scholarship
and award.
52. LAGRANT
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
Lagrant Communications
CONTACT:
555 South Flower Street Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2300
PHONE:
(323) 469-8680
FAX:
(323) 469-8683
WEBSITE:
www.lagrantfoundation.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
10
at $5000
DEADLINE:
March 31
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to minority students. U.S. citizens only. Open
to high school seniors and undergraduate students.
Open to public relations, marketing, or advertising
majors. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Merit and
need based.
53. LULAC NATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
League of United Latin American Citizens
CONTACT:
2000 L Street NW Suite 610, Washington, DC 20036
PHONE:
(202) 833-6130
EMAIL:
LNESCAward@aol.com
WEBSITE:
www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to Hispanic students. U.S. citizens or legal
residents. Open to high school seniors and current
undergraduates. There are various requirements for
each scholarship. Merit and need based.
54. MEXICAN
AMERICAN
GROCERS
ASSOCIATION
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
Mexican American Grocers Association
CONTACT:
405 North San Fernadno Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031
PHONE:
(323) 227-1565
FAX:
(213) 227-6935
WEBSITE:
www.buscapique.com/latinusa/buscafile/oeste/maga.htm
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
July 31
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to Hispanic students. Must be a current
undergraduate. Must be preparing for a career in
sales, merchandising, and marketing in the grocery
industry. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Merit and
need based.
55. NATIONAL
ALLIANCE
EXCELLENCE
SCHOLARSHIP
COMPETITION
National Alliance for Excellence, Inc.
CONTACT:
1070-H, Highway 34 #205, Matawan, NJ 07747
PHONE:
(732) 765-1730
EMAIL:
info@excellence.org
WEBSITE:
www.excellence.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$1000-$5000
DEADLINE:
June 15
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. citizens only. Open to high school seniors and
above. Various requirements in the areas of
academics, technological innovation, visual arts,
performing arts. Merit based.
56. RUBÉN
SALAZAR
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
CONTACT:
529 14th Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20045-2001
PHONE:
(888) 346-NAHJ
FAX:
(202)
662-7144
EMAIL:
nahj@nahj.org
WEBSITE:
www.nahj.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Last Friday in January
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to Hispanic students. Open to high school
seniors and above. Must show a strong commitment to
the field of journalism and an awareness of issues
of the Latino community. Merit and need based.
57. THE
FREEDOM
FORUM-NCAA
SPORTS-JOURNALISM
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
National Collegiate Athletic Association
CONTACT:
The NCAA Leadership Advisory Board, P.O. Box 6222,
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222
PHONE:
(317) 917-6477
WEBSITE:
www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Eight at $3000 each
DEADLINE:
December 13
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a high school junior. Must have career goals
in sports journalism and major in journalism or have
experience in campus sports journalism. Merit based.
58. NFIB FREE
ENTERPRISE
SCHOLARS
PROGRAM
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
CONTACT:
1201 F Street NW, Suite 201, Washington, DC 20004
PHONE:
(800) NFIB-NOW
WEBSITE:
www.NFIBEducationFoundation.com
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
100 at $1000 each
DEADLINE:
March 31
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a high school senior. Must demonstrate
entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. Must be
nominated by a NFIB member. Merit based.
59. NATIONAL
INSTITUTES
OF HEALTH
UNDERGRADUATE
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
National Institutes of Health
CONTACT:
Office of Loan Repayment and Scholarship, 2 Center
Drive MSC 0230, Bethesda, MD 20892-0230
PHONE:
(800) 528-7689
FAX:
(301)
480-3123
EMAIL:
ugsp@nih.gov
WEBSITE:
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
15
at $20,000 each
DEADLINE:
February 28
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a
qualified non-citizen. Open to high school seniors
and above. Must be committed to a career in
biomedical, behavioral, or social science
health-related research. Must have at least a 3.5
GPA or be in the top 5 percent of her/his class.
Must have "exceptional financial need" (EFN), as
defined by the Federal Government. Merit and need
based.
60. NATIONAL
URBAN
LEAGUE
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
National Urban League
CONTACT:
120 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
PHONE:
(212) 558-5300
FAX:
(212) 344-5332
EMAIL:
info@nul.org
WEBSITE:
www.nul.org/caaa/scholarship/school_guidebook.html
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
REQUIREMENTS:
Various criteria for each scholarship and award.
61. INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
OF WOMEN
PILOTS
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Ninety Nines, International Association of Women
Pilots
CONTACT:
4300 Amelia Earhart Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73159
PHONE:
(800) 994-1929
FAX:
(405) 685-7985
EMAIL:
ihq99s@cs.com
WEBSITE:
www.ninety-nines.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Women only. Scholarships for female pilots, various
other criteria.
62. SWACKHAMER
PEACE
ESSAY
CONTEST
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
CONTACT:
PMB 121 1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 1, Santa
Barbara, CA 93108-2794
PHONE:
(805) 965-3443
FAX:
(805) 568-0466
EMAIL:
education@napf.org
WEBSITE:
www.wagingpeace.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
One award at $1500, one at $1000, one at $500
DEADLINE:
June 1
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a high school student. Must submit a 1500
word essay on peace. Merit based.
63. ORGANIZATION
OF CHINESE
AMERICANS
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Organization of Chinese Americans
CONTACT:
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 601, Washington,
DC 20036
PHONE:
(202) 223-5500
FAX:
(202) 296-0540
EMAIL:
OCA@ocanatl.org
WEBSITE:
www.ocanatl.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Asian Pacific Americans only. Some scholarships are
designated for women only. Various requirements.
64. OUTSTANDING
STUDENTS
OF AMERICA
SCHOLARSHIP
Outstanding Students of America
CONTACT:
3047 Sagefield Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
PHONE:
(205) 344-6322
EMAIL:
info@outstandingstudentsofamerica.com
WEBSITE:
www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$1000
DEADLINE:
October 15
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a high school senior. Must have a minimum
GPA of 3.0. Emphasis on community and school
involvement. Merit based.
65. SIGNET
CLASSIC
STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIP
ESSAY
CONTEST
Signet Classic
CONTACT:
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
PHONE:
(212) 366-2377
EMAIL:
academic@us.penguingroup.com
WEBSITE:
www.penguinputnam.com
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Five at $1000 each
DEADLINE:
April 15
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. residents. Open to high school juniors and
seniors. Must submit an essay on an assigned
competition book. Essay must be submitted by a high
school English teacher on behalf of the student.
Merit based.
66. NATIONAL
HIGH
SCHOOL
ESSAY
CONTEST
ON AMERICAN
VALUES
Skirball Institute
CONTACT:
11835 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 820, Los
Angeles, CA 90064
PHONE:
(310) 575-9700
FAX:
(310) 575-9709
EMAIL:
skirball@skirballinstitute.org
WEBSITE:
www.skirballinstitute.org/essay/essayrules.html
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$100-$5000
DEADLINE:
March 13
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a high school sophomore, junior, or senior.
Must submit an essay on an assigned topic about
American values. Merit based.
67. SOCIETY
OF EXPLORATION
GEOPHYSICISTS
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
CONTACT:
Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 702740, Tulsa, OK
74170-2740
PHONE:
(918) 497-5500
FAX:
(918) 497-5557
WEBSITE:
www.seg.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
March 1
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a high school senior or above. Must have an
interest in physics, math, or geology. Must be
planning acareer in exploration geophysics. Merit
and need based.
68. SOCIETY
OF HISPANIC
PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERS
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
CONTACT:
3900 Whiteside Street, Los Angeles, CA 90063
PHONE:
(323) 415-9600
FAX:
(323) 415-7038
EMAIL:
kathy@shpefoundation.org
WEBSITE:
www.shpefoundation.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
May 15
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to high school seniors, undergraduate and
graduate students. Open to engineering and science
students. Merit and need based.
69. DALE
E.
FRIDELL
MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
StraightForward Media
CONTACT:
ATTN: Scholarship Committee 8088 N. 110th Drive,
Peoria, AZ 85345
PHONE:
(877)
GO-FORWARD
FAX:
(623) 266-3964
EMAIL:
info@straightforwardmedia.com
WEBSITE:
www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarship.html
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$500
DEADLINE:
April 30
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to high school seniors and current
undergraduates. Must submit an essay demonstrating
an exceptional work ethic and a commitment to
excellence.
70. TARGET
ALL
AROUND
SCHOLARSHIPS
Target
CONTACT:
Scholarship Management Services, 1505 Riverview Road
P.O. Box 480, Saint Peter, MN 56082-0480
PHONE:
(800) 316-6142
WEBSITE:
www.target.com
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Up
to $10,000
DEADLINE:
November 1
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to legal U.S. residents. Open to high school
seniors and above. The main consideration is
volunteer hours in the community. Must have a
minimum GPA of 2.0. Merit based.
71. THIRD
WAVE
SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR YOUNG
WOMEN
Third Wave Foundation
CONTACT:
511 West 25th Street Suite 301, New York, NY 10001
PHONE:
(212) 675-0700
FAX:
(212)-255-6653
EMAIL:
info@thirdwavefoundation.org
WEBSITE:
www.thirdwavefoundation.org/programs/scholarships.html
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$500 to $5000
DEADLINE:
April 1, October 1
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to high school seniors and above. Must be age
30 or under and be accepted or enrolled in an
accredited institution of higher education. Should
perform civic, community, or cultural work that
shows a commitment to social justice.
Merit and need based.
72. THURGOOD
MARSHALL
SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
SCHOLARSHIPS
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
CONTACT:
60
East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10165
PHONE:
(212) 573-8888
FAX:
(212) 573-8497
EMAIL:
studentinfo@tmsf.org
WEBSITE:
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Up
to $2200 each semester
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. citizens only. Open to high school seniors and
above. Must have a GPA of at least 3.0, SATs of at
least 1100, ACT of at least 25. Must be accepted at
a participating historically Black public
college/university. Should be recommended by their
high school as academically exceptional or
outstanding in the creative and performing arts.
Merit based. Applicants should obtain an application
from the TMSF Scholarship Coordinator.
73. TOYOTA
COMMUNITY
SCHOLARS
PROGRAM
Toyota
CONTACT:
Scholarship and Recognition Programs, ETS, Rosedale
Road MS 86D, Princeton, NJ 08541
PHONE:
(212) 715-7486
WEBSITE:
www.toyota.com/about/community/education/scholars.html
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$10,000-$20,000
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a high school senior. Must demonstrate
academic excellence and community service. Must be
nominated by high school. The nominee must have
initiated or be actively involved in a service
program that addresses a school or community need.
Merit based.
74. TRANSPORTATION
CLUBS
INTERNATIONAL
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Transportation Clubs International
CONTACT:
Gay Fielding, 7031 Manchester Street, New Orleans,
LA 70126
EMAIL:
GCFIELDIN@cs.com
WEBSITE:
www.transportationclubsinternational.com
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
April 30
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be pursuing a degree in transportation,
logistics or traffic management, or related fields.
The awards will be based upon scholastic ability,
potential, professional interest, and character.
Merit and need based.
75. NATIONAL
PEACE
ESSAY
CONTEST
U.S. Institute of Peace
CONTACT:
1200 17th Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC
20036
PHONE:
(202) 429-3854
FAX:
(202) 429-6063
EMAIL:
essay_contest@usip.org
WEBSITE:
www.usip.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$1000-$10,000
DEADLINE:
Mid-January
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S citizens only. Must be a high school student.
Must submit an essay on peace. Must be sponsored by
a school or community group. Merit based.
76. UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
United Methodist Church Board of Higher Education
and Ministry
CONTACT:
P.O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203-0007
PHONE:
(615) 340-7344
FAX:
(615) 340-7367
EMAIL:
umscholar@gbhem.org
WEBSITE:
www.gbhem.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
ELIGIBILITY:
Some scholarships are designated for minority
students. U.S citizens or permanent residents only.
Must be a member of the United Methodist Church.
Minimum GPA of 2.5.
77. UNITED
NEGRO
COLLEGE
FUND
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
United Negro College Fund
CONTACT:
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, P.O. Box 10444,
Fairfax, VA 22031
PHONE:
(800) 331-2244
WEBSITE:
www.uncf.org/scholarship/general.asp
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
REQUIREMENTS:
Various requirements for each scholarship. Must
demonstrate unmet financial need. Open to students
attending a UNCF member college or university and
other historically black colleges and universities
(HBCUs) and majority institutions. Merit and need
based.
78. ACCESS
TO EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
USA Funds
CONTACT:
Scholarship Management Services, 1505 Riverview Road
P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082
PHONE:
(800) 537-4180
EMAIL:
scholarship@usafunds.org
WEBSITE:
www.usafunds.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$750 for half time students, $1500 for full time
students
DEADLINE:
March 15
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S citizens or eligible non-citizens. Open to high
school seniors and above. Awards are based on
academic performance, leadership and participation
in school and community activities, work experience,
career goals, and unusual personal circumstances. Up
to 50 percent of awards will be targeted to
applicants who are members of an ethnic minority
group or have a documented physical disability.
Merit and need based.
79. VETERANS
OF FOREIGN
WARS
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Veterans of Foreign Wars
CONTACT:
406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
PHONE:
(816) 756-3390
FAX:
(816) 968-1149
EMAIL:
harmer@vfw.org
WEBSITE:
www.vfw.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
Varies
REQUIREMENTS:
Various criteria for each scholarship and award.
80. WASHINGTON
CROSSING
FOUNDATION
ANNUAL
NATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP
COMPETITION
Washington Crossing Foundation
CONTACT:
Eugene C. Fish, Vice Chairman, P.O. Box 503,
Levittown, PA 19058-0503
PHONE:
(215) 949-8841
WEBSITE:
www.gwcf.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$1000-$5000
DEADLINE:
January 1
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. citizens only. Must be a high school senior.
Award based on school/community activities and an
essay. Merit based.
81. WHIRLY
GIRLS
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Whirly Girls, Inc.
CONTACT:
7
Hastings Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188-7300
PHONE:
(757) 564-7864
FAX:
(650) 323-3840
EMAIL:
scholarships@whirlygirls.org
WEBSITE:
www.whirlygirls.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
November 1
ELIGIBILITY:
Women only. Must be possess a helicopter pilot's
license. Merit and need based.
82. WOMEN
MARINES
ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
Women Marines Association
CONTACT:
P.O. Box 10128, Moreno Valley, CA 92552
WEBSITE:
www.womenmarines.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$1500
DEADLINE:
March 31
ELIGIBILITY:
Women only. Open to high school seniors or above.
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, ACT of 25, SAT of
1100. Must be sponsored by a member of the Women's
Marine Corps Association. Must have served or be
serving in the Marines or be related to a Marine, or
have completed two years of a JROTC program.
83. LINDA
RIDDLE/SGMA
ENDOWED
SCHOLARSHIP
Women's Sports Foundation
CONTACT:
Donna Lopiano, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY
11554
PHONE:
(800) 227-3988
FAX:
(516) 542-4716
EMAIL:
wosport@aol.com
WEBSITE:
www.womenssportsfoundation.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$1500
DEADLINE:
December 1
ELIGIBILITY:
Women only. U.S. citizens or permanent residents
only. Open to high school seniors. Applicants must
have participated on an officially recognized high
school athletic team and have a cumulative 3.5 GPA.
Merit and need based
84. WOMEN'S
WESTERN
GOLF
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
Women's Western Golf Foundation
CONTACT:
393 Ramsay Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
EMAIL:
cocomc2000@attbi.com
WEBSITE:
www.wwga.org/scholarship_info.htm
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
18-20 awards at $2000 each, renewable
DEADLINE:
March 1
ELIGIBILITY:
Women only. U.S. citizens only. Must be a high
school senior. Candidates will be selected on the
basis of academic achievement, financial need,
excellence of character and an involvement in the
sport of golf. Skill or excellence in the sport of
golf is not a criterion. Must maintain a minimum GPA
of 3.0. Merit and need based.
85. WORLD
STUDIO
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
World Studio Foundation
CONTACT:
200 Varick Street, Suite 507, New York, NY 10014
PHONE:
(212) 366-1317 ext. 18
FAX:
(212) 807-0024
EMAIL:
scholarships@worldstudio.org
WEBSITE:
www.worldstudio.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
$100-$5000
DEADLINE:
February 14
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to high school seniors and above. Applicants
must be pursuing a degree in the fine or commercial
arts, design or architecture and plan to enter a
career in the creative professions. Must have a GPA
of 2.0. Though not a requirement, minority status is
a significant factor. Merit and need based.
86. ZETA
PHI
BETA
-
VARIOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
EMAIL:
scholarship@ZPhiBNEF.org
WEBSITE:
www.zphibnef.org
NUMBER
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
AND AMOUNT:
Varies
DEADLINE:
February 1
ELIGIBILITY:
African American women only. Open to high school seniors and above. Various requirements. Merit and
need
based.
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