Scholarship Opportunities Note: Some of the deadlines listed above are estimates. Please verify all due dates and eligibility requirements carefully. Make sure your applications are complete and are in by the deadlines. SEPTEMBER Scholarship Due Date Key Information Website Fiesta Bowl Queen Court Scholarship 9/16/10 GPA 3.0 . Recipients of this award will serve as spokespersons for the Fiesta Bowl Festival of College Football http://www.fiestabowl.org/index.p hp/events/queencourt/ Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest- Seniors 9/17/10 Write Essay between 800- 1,600 words Author: Ayn Rand http://aynrandnovels.com/essaycontests/ Shout it out Scholarship 2009 9/30/10 Essay required - 5 at $1,000 scholarshipexperts.com AIA/AAF Scholarship Programs 9/30/10 Nomination required. Must plan to study in an NAAB-ARCHITECTURE program. www.archfoundation.org/aaf/aaf /Programs.Fellowships.htm “Shout it Out” Scholarship 9/ 30/10 five (5) $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded to winners of an essay competition www.scholarshipexperts.com/appl y.htx Make Art Save Art 9/30/10 Create a PC wallpaper design to show your artistic talent. Photography, graphic design, and traditional visual art are all eligible Disney Scholarship 10/11 Vantage Media, LLC Scholarship Sweepstakes 9/30/10 Available 1/1/10 Deadline 9/30/10 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale, attending a UNCF college or university, and have an interest in the arts, hotel hospitality, or communication. Many different scholarships General, Nursing, Business, etc http://www.dosomething.org/make -art-save-art http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/sc holarDetailSGA.asp?id=516 http://www.freescholarshipgrant.c om/start.htm?kid OCTOBER Scholarship Bennington Young Writers Award Due Date 11/1/10 Key Information Students submit one of the following: poetry, fiction, nonfiction Website http://www.bennington.edu/go/ne ws/young-writers-competition National Eagle Scout Scholarship Available 11/1/10 Deadline 2/28/11 1800Mattress.com”N ext Commercial” Contest Women's Western Golf Scholarship Senior that has achieved Eagle Scout rank http://post369.columbus.oh.us/sco uting.d/fact.sheets.d/nesa.d/files.d/ hmapp.pdf 10/1/10 Create a 60 second commercial that showcases how a 1800mattress enhances a good nights sleep and takes your nights sleep to the next level. http://1800mattresscontest.com/ma ttress/ (fastweb.com) Available 10/1/10 For women. Based on academics, financial need, character involvement in golf. www.wwga.org/scholarship_info. htm Siemens Competition Scholarship 10/1/10 Team or individual science project with research report abstract. www.collegeboard.com/siemens/i ndex.html National Eagle Scout Scholarship 10/1/10 One award is for leadership, the other is merit/need based more rigorous. www.nesa.org/scholarships.html FastWeb Promo Award 10/3/10 Open to registered FastWeb members. Each day you log into your FastWeb account you increase your chances of winning. http://www.fastweb.com/content/b ack_to_school_sweepstakes (fastweb.com) Gilman International Scholarship Program 10/5/10 Awards up to $5000 for students who want to study abroad. www.iie.org/programs/gilman/in dex.html Energy Solutions Scholarship 10/11/10 For sophomores with minimum GPA of 3.5 who plan to get a science/math degree. www.energysolutionsfoundation. org/scholar_home.php Marc Heitz Student Scholarship Award 10/8/10 A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to the student with the most ‘likes’ on their 1 minute fan video, posted to Marc Heitz Fan Videos section of Facebook. Videos must be submitted to the Marc Heitz Chevrolet Facebook Fan page http://facbook.com/MarcHeitzChe vrolet 2010 Veteran’s Day Contest (Joe Foss) 10/10/10 Get to know a veteran, and then write and submit your essay. http://www.joefoss.com/programs/ scholarship-program/2010scholarship-call-for-entries 10/15/10 Seeking essays on enterprise solutions to poverty from around http://www.sevenfund.org/faithand-development/ Available 10/15/10 Must have an interest in journalism and be a free spirit. www.freedomforum.org/freespirit Faith & Development Essay Competition Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship Deadline 2/15/11 MonsterCollege One Year Anniversary $5,000 Giveaway Junior Miss Scholarship Program - Make A Difference Day- All Ages Oct. 23,2010 National ACT High School Poster Contest Travel Video Contest Begins 9/7/10 Ends 10/17/10 10/18/10 Must participate 10/23/10 Entry Form Due By 11/17/10 Begins 10/18/10 Ends 1/31/11 10/29/10 Limit one entry per day during the Promotion Period. Senior girls Candidates are judged in the following areas: Scholastic, Achievement, Judges interview, Creative and performing arts presentation, Physical fitness, and Self-expression. Award amount varies. www.fastweb.com www.ajm.org Win cash awards for a charity by doing a community project and submitting your idea to “Make a Difference Day”. http://www.makeadifferenceday.c om/ Posters may be in electronic or non-electronic format. http://www.actstudent.org/posterc ontest/pdf/OfficialRules.pdf To enter the competition, you need to create a short movie (no longer than 5 minutes in length) telling us why you want to study or travel abroad. Must have critical financial need have overcome great adversity. http://www.internationalstudent.co m/contest/how-to-enter.shtm Horatio Alger Utah Scholarship 10/30/10 www.horatioalger.org/scholarsh ips/apply.cfm I Don’t Want to Pay for College 10/31/10 Available to students planning to attend college. Based on a demonstrated strong record of extracurricular, leadership and/or volunteer activities. http://www.cappex.com/page/acco unt/quickApply.jsp?code=FW_98 &scholarshipID=np Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarships 10/31/10 Online application for seniors. Must have 3.0 GPA. www.coca-colascholars.org Education Matters $5K Scholarship 10/31/10 “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” http://www.scholarshipexperts.co m/apply.htx#5K2 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award 10/31/10 Need to start own business be involved in organizations like DECA or FBLA. www.nfib.com/YoungEntrepreneu r Foundation/YEFPrograms/Young En trepreneurAwards.aspx NOVEMBER Scholarship Due Date Key Information Website Wal-Mart Scholarships Available 11/2010 Different scholarships available. Criteria varies. Sam Walton Community Scholarship Available 11/2010 Deadline 1/29/11 GPA 2.5 Must have taken either the ACT or SAT standardized tests. Nestle Very Best in Youth Scholarship 11/1/10 Please let your counselor know if you plan to make application, and would like to be nominated. http://verybestinyouth.nestleusa.co m/ FIRE Essay Contest for High School Seniors 11/1/10 Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) “Freedom in Academia” student essay contest http://www.thefire.org/contests US Senate Youth Program VFW Voice of Democracy Essay 11/8/10 2 student council participant from each state. Program runs March 5-12, 2010. Topic: Does America still have Heroes? http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/soc st/senateyouth.html www.vfw.org Ron Brown Scholar Program 11/1/10 & 1/9/11 awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African American students who are currently seniors in high http://www.ronbrown.org/ VFW Patriot's Pen Essay Contest 11/1/10 Topic: “When is the right time to honor our Military heroes?” www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty. levelddid=151 SAMMY (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year) Awards 11/1/10 Nominate your coach sammy.bodybymilk.com/index.ph p VFW Voice of Democracy Essay 11/1/10 Topic: Does America still have Heroes www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty. levelddid=150 Elk’s Vocational Grant- Seniors Elk’s Teenager Of The Month- Seniors Hearst Journalism Awards Program Prudential Spirit of Community Awards 11/1/10 11/2/10 11/2/10 Deadlines 11/2/104/26/11 11/2/10 walmartstores.com/CommunityGi v ing/235.aspx http://www.act.org/walmart/comm unity/ Student must pursue vocational/technical course of study http://www.elks.org/ for an Associate’s Degree. Based on character, leadership, service, citizenship, and scholastic ability. One page application 12 different scholarships: Writing / Broadcast News Volunteer award for 1 high school 1 junior high school student per state. http://www.elks.org/ http://www.hearstfdn.org/hearst_jo urnalism/about.php?type=Deadlin es www.prudential.com/spirit Wendy's High School Heisman 11/3/10 Online application. Must have a B average play one of 32 listed sports. www.wendysheisman.com/ OWATC Scholarship Ogden-Weber Applied Tech College. 11/5/10 12/3/10 Need-Based www.owatc.edu/main/wpcontent/uploads/2010NeedBasedScholarship.pdf Achievement-Based www.owatc.edu/main/wpcontent/uploads/2010NeedBasedScholarship.pdf Ogden-Weber Applied Tech College. Based on educ/community achievements. owatc.edu OWATC Scholarship Ogden-Weber Applied Tech College 11/5/10 12/3/10 OWATC Scholarship 11/5/10 US Senate Youth Program 11/8/10 2 student council participant from each state. Program runs March 512, 2010. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/soc st/senateyouth.html ACLU Student Activist Scholarship 11/9/10 Must have a passion for civil liberties a 3.0-4.0 GPA. www.acluutah.org/scholarship.h tm Women In Healthcare Scholarship 11/15/10 Available to female students in their senior year of high school. An essay of between 500 and 750 words must also be submitted. http://www.radiologyschools.com/healthcarescholarship.html DuPont Challenge Science Essay Available 11/15/10 Deadline 1/31/11 Must write a 700-1000 word essay that discusses a scientific, event, theory. www.thechallenge.dupont.com/en tryform.html Leading the Future II Scholarship Available 11/15/10 Deadline 3/1/11 Only the first 500 applications will be processed. www.scholarshipworkshop.com/fu ture.html First Freedom Student Competition 11/15/10 Sponsorship required from English/History teacher. For 9 - 12th graders. www.firstfreedom.org/education /students.html Intel Science Talent Search Make A Difference Day- All Ages Oct. 23,2010 Martin Luther King Jr Essay Contest 11/17/10 Downloadable information booklet entry packet. Win cash awards for a charity by Entry Form doing a community project and Due By submitting your idea to “Make a 11/17/10 Difference Day”. 11/19/10 For 4 - 12th graders. Write about your dream for social justice. http://www.societyforscience.org/ Document.Doc?id=215 http://www.makeadifferenceday.c om/ www.schools.utah.gov/equity/ml k/mlk-essay-packet.pdf Passion for Fashion 11/19/10 Tuition scholarships for Fashion Design/ Marketing @ The Art Institutes. www.artinstitutes.edu/Admissio ns/PassionForFashion.aspx Regents' Scholarship Available 11/22/10 Deadline 12/20/10 Award of up to 75% of tuition to any public Utah college or university. www.utahsbr.edu/acad01i.html Chick & Sophie Major Memorial Scholarship Duck Calling Contest 11/26/10 Open to any high school senior in the United States who can call ducks. http://stuttgartarkansas.org/ Team America Rocketry Challenge 9/8/10 11/30/10 For 7-12th graders. Teams of 3-10 enter rocket-building contest (fly w/raw egg). www.rocketcontest.org/ Daniels Fund 11/30/10 Must be nominated by referral agency. For college-ready students with need. www.danielsfund.org/Scholarshi ps/index.asp DECEMBER Scholarship Due Date Key Information National Society of Black Physicists: Undergraduate Scholarship 12/1/10 Scholarship for a graduating high school senior or undergraduate student enrolled in a physics major. Scholarship renewable up to four years if student maintains a 3.0 GPA and remains a physics major. http://www.nsbp.org/ Author’s of Tomorrow 12/1/10 Any student in either junior or senior high school. Application form, essay. http://www.elpublishers.com/ NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund 12/1/10 Scholarly writing contest for grades K12. “The Second Amendment to the Constitution: Why it is important to our nation.” http://www.nradefensefund.org/wr itingcontest.aspx ‘Beyond Oil’ College Essay Contest 12/1/10 Submit an 800 - to 1500 - word essay on the following topic: "What is a viable alternative to fossil fuels?" http://lafango.com/gogreen-essaycontest Available 12/1/10 Must attend in-state college. For those w/entrepreneurial drive financial need. www.kfcscholars.org/ KFC Colonel's Scholars Program United Negro College Fund: Johnson Scholarship 12/1/10 Elk’s Most Valuable Student- Seniors 12/1/10 Award of up to $5,000 available to African American students who attend UNCF member colleges and universities and Selma University. Must have a 3.0 GPA Selection is based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Website http://www.uncf.org/ http://elks.org/ Award amount varies depending on local, state, or national awards National Peace Essay Contest Available 12/1/10 Deadline 2/1/11 1500 word essay on How do you build peace?. 9 - 12th graders. www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.htm l Bell Teaching Incentive Loan 12/1/11 To be used at Weber State U. Loan is repaid by teaching at a Utah school. www.weber.edu/wsuimages/Schol a rships/thbellappl3.pdf American Quarter Horse Foundation 12/1/10 Various scholarships for members of the American Quarter Horse Assoc. www.aqha.com/foundation/schola rships/wanttoapply.html Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship 12/1/10 Elks membership not needed. Based on www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs. scholarship, leadership and financial cfm need. Americanism Essay Contest 12/1/10 For students in grades 7-12. Must be sponsored by an FRA member. Navy ROTC 12/1/10 Covers full tuition + stipend at over 160 top colleges univ. in US. Big Dig Scholarship 12/3/10 Submit an essay between 500 and 1000 http://www.antiquetrader.tv/studen words that addresses the following tscholarship.php 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 2010 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." Principal's Leadership Award 12/3/10 Must be nominated by the principal. 150 awards of $1000 each. http://www.principals.org HOBY Youth Leadership Conference 12/3/10 For sophomore leaders. Nomination required www.hoby.org Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program 12/10/10 By nomination only See a counselor if you would like to be nominated Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Leadership Award 12/14/10 By nomination only See a counselor if you would like to be nominated www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutF RA/EssayContest /essay-rules.pdf / www.navy.com/benefits/educatio n/nrotc/ Society of Automotive Engineers: Dawson Technical Scholarship 12/15/10 Scholarship of $1,500 a year for up to four years as long as a 3.0 GPA and continuing engineering enrollment is maintained. High school seniors must have a 3.25 or higher GPA to apply. Act score of 27 or higher http://www.sae.org/ AXA Achievement Community - State Level 12/15/10 Up to 375 awards of $2000 each. www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foun dation/community-scholarships. html The HSF/GOYA Scholarship 12/15/10 For students entering a two-year or four-year institution as freshman who are children of GOYA employees, brokers, or independent drivers. http://www.hsf.net/GOYA.aspx Essay in the subject of Humanities http://www.lvc.edu/vhr/ Must be US citizen of Hispanic background with need GPA 3.0 www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx? id=460 Valley Humanities Review- High School Scholarship Hispanic Scholarship Fund 12/15/10 12/15/10 ‘Financial Connects’ Financial Literacy Award 12/17/10 Create an original financial literacy video or interactive game that promotes financial literacy http://www.netliteracyalliance.org/ financial-connects-contest/ Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program 12/18/10 FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIP, To spend an academic year in Germany. http://www.usagermanyscholarshi p.org Lynn Jensen Memorial - Utah School Counselor 12/19/10 Essay about a school counselor who has influenced your school success. www.utschoolcounselor.org Regent’s Scholarship Hubbard’s Illustrators Of The Future Hubbard’s Writers Of The Future Priority 12/20/10 Final 12/1/11 Runs Quarterly 10/1-12/31 1/1- 3/31 4/1-6/30 7/1-9/30 Runs Quarterly 10/1-12/31 1/1- 3/31 4/1-6/30 7/1-9/30 Complete the Utah Scholars Core Course of Study during grades 9-12. GPA 3.0 or higher (For the 2011 application, deadline and criteria information click here.) Open To New And Amateur http://www.writersofthefuture.com Science Fiction And Fantasy Artists /contest-rules – No Entry Fee! Opportunity For New And Amateur Writers Of New Short Stories Or Novelettes Of SF Or Fantasy- No Entry Fee! http://www.writersofthefuture.com /contest-rules Healthy Respect WinWin Scholarship 12/30/10 What makes you unique? What makes you stand out from the crowd? What attributes do you have that would make others want to emulate you? Tell us or show us and you could win one of several scholarships being offered. Neither merit nor financial need will be considered http://healthrespect.org/win-win/ Alvin J. Cox Memorial Fund 12/30/10 Write Essay on 1 of 2 different subjects http://www.alvincoxmemorial.com Nicodemus Wilderness Project: Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship 12/31/10 Open to students interested in protecting wildlife and the environment. http://www.wildernessproject.org/ National Institute for Labor Relations Research: Ruggles Journalism Scholarship National Institute for Labor Relations Research: Future Teacher Scholarship 12/31/10 High school seniors accepted into certified journalism school may apply. Specify "Journalism" or "Ruggles" scholarship on any correspondence. http://www.nilrr.org/ 12/31/10 http://www.nilrr.org/ National Center for Learning Disabilities: Ford Scholarship 12/31/10 High school seniors accepted into a teacher education program may apply. Award is based on an essay demonstrating knowledge of and interest in compulsory unionism in education. Award of $10,000 given to two high school seniors of high merit with an identified learning disability who is pursuing a college degree. The ideal candidate is a person who has faced the challenges of having a learning disability and who, through perseverance and academic endeavor, has created a life of purpose and achievement. By nomination only. http://www.ld.org/ Imagine America Scholarship 12/31/10 eCollegeDegree.com Online Education Scholarship Award 12/31/10 The award is to be used for online education. http://www.e-collegedegree.com/ Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship 12/31/10 Write Essay. Demonstrate personal leadership, initiative, and environmental stewardship in goal project. http://www.wildernessproject.org/ Available to students pursuing humor/laughter studies with the intent http://aath.org/ Dave Family ‘Humor Studies’ Scholarship 12/31/10 See a counselor if you would like to be nominated http://www.imagine-america.org (Association for Applied and of entering the field of applied or therapeutic humor. Therapeutic Humor) Available to those interested in therapeutic humor. An essay must also be submitted. http://aath.org/ Margie Klein ‘Paper Plate’ Scholarship 12/31/10 Frank O'Neill Memorial Scholarship 12/31/10 $1000 award. Must write a 750 word essay on global warming. www.easyaid.com/scholarship_fo rm.html Lenny Ravich ‘Shalom’ Scholarship 12/31/10 Available to those whose work in humor therapy demonstrates a commitment to world peace. An essay must also be submitted. http://aath.org/ Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program 12/31/10 The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense. A brief personal statement is required. http://www.gkscholarship.com/ Music Student Scholarship 12/31/10 250 word essay, I believe music must remain a part of the school curriculum because… www.sbomagazine.com HSF"Haz La U" ("Make the U") 12/31/10 Students may apply for one of eleven educational grants that will be awarded on a competitive basis http://www.hsf.net/Haz_La_U_Sc holarship.aspx Soroptimist Live Your Dream Art Contest Ages 16-18 Harley-Davidson® Visa® Free Ride Sweepstakes 2011 NASC High School National Council of Excellence Award 12/31/10 Postmarked 12/31/10 Runs from 1/1/1012/31/10 Deadline 2/15/11 “Top Ten List” Scholarship 12/31/10 Kaplan’s 25K Your Way Sweepstakes 12/31/10 (Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor) (Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor) Draw a present day woman who inspires you. No larger than 11x14, http://www.soroptimist.org/http:// www.liveyourdreamcampaign.org/ Hand drawn, $100 Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia, who are 18 years of age and older. Win 1 of 12 http://www.hdvisa.com/credit/sweepstakes.do ?redirect=freeride&lang=en Student Councils that demonstrate the highest levels of excellence http://www.nasc.us/Content/158/2 011_NCOE_HS_Application.pdf Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the scholarship topic: “Create a ‘top ten list’ of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship.” What would you do with $25,000? Register http://www.scholarshipexperts.co m/apply.htx - 5K2 http://www.kaptest.com/sweeps/ka ptestPCSweeps.jhtml JANUARY Scholarship Due Date American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation 1/1/11 Key Information Website Annual award recognizing writing excellence among graduate and undergraduate students. http://www.aahperd.org/ Available 1/20113/2011 Must have Marine Corps parent gross family income $77,000. www.mcsf.us American Quarter Horse Foundation: Excellence in Equine/Agricultural Involvement Scholarship 1/2/11 Scholarship to an AQHA/AQHYA member who exemplifies the characteristics of leadership and excellence acquired through participation in equine or agriculture activities. http://www.aqha.com/foundation ACLU of Utah’s Youth Activist Scholarship Program Extension to 1/3/11 Short application form and write a 1,000-word essay about your commitment to, and work on behalf of, civil liberties. WWW.ACLUUTAH.ORG All-Ink.com College Scholarship Program 1/5/11 Online application with 2 essays. www.all-ink.com/scholarship.ht ml US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship 1/7/11 $1000 awards. Must contact the Utah JCI Senate rep to get more info. www.usjcisenate.org/index.php? option=com_contentview=article id=13:scholarship-informationc atid=46:scholarshipsItemid=26 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay 1/8/11 1000 word original essay. For students in 9 - 12th grade. www.jfkcontest.org Hispanic Scholarship fund: Gates Millennium Scholars 1/10/11 For Hispanic, Amer. Indian, Asian Pacific Islander or African American w/GPA 3.3 www.gmsp.org/ United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Scholarship National Society of Black Physicists: Imes Scholarship 1/11/11 http://www.ushli.org/ National Society of Black Physicists: Anderson Scholarship West Point Bridge Design Contest 1/12/11 Must need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students already enrolled in college as physics majors may apply for the scholarship One-time award for an African American undergraduate student majoring in space science or physics. Must be 13 to enter. Download software to design bridge w/simulated load test. 1/12/11 Available 1/10/11 Deadline 2/25/11 http://www.nsbp.org/ http://www.nsbp.org/ bridgecontest.usma.edu/ Asian and Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund 1/14/11 Students who are of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or have earned a GED to be eligible for this award. Have a 3.0 grade point average or better and who are majoring in a variety of engineering, science, or construction disciplines http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship _apiasf.html CDM/UNCF Scholars Program 2010-11 1/14/11 Christopher Poster Contest 1/14/11 Theme is: One Person Can Make a Difference. For 9th-12th graders. www.christophers.org/NETCOM MUN ITY/Page.aspx?pid=274srcid=271 National MS Society Scholarship 1/14/11 Essay on how MS has impacted your life. Based on need and stats. www.nationalmssociety.org/getinvolved/programs-and-services /scholarship/criteria-and-info rmation/index.aspx http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/sc holarDetailSGA.asp?id=531 Dell Scholars Program Available 11/1/10 Deadline 1/15/11 Students who demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. http://www.dellscholars.org/public / Marathon Scholars Program Available 10/15/10 Deadline 1/15/11 GPA 3.0 http://www.sms.scholarshipameric a.org/marathon/index.html http://www.msmidamerica.org/ National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Mid America Chapter Scholarship American Architectural Foundation: Minority/ Disadvantaged 1/15/11 For high school seniors and graduates (or GED) with MS or students who are children of people with MS. 1/15/11 Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship 1/15/11 High school seniors and college http://www.archfoundation.org/ freshmen entering an architecture degree program. Must be nominated by an architecture firm, teacher, dean, or civic organization director. Write a one-page essay stating why http://www.gwcf.org/ he or she plans a career in SAE Engineering Scholarship Program 1/15/11 Different scholarships with varying GPA, SAT/ACT, essay requirements. www.sae.org/students/engschlr. htm Create-A-Greeting Card Contest 1/15/11 Online or mail-in submission of design. One $10,000 prize awarded. www.gallerycollection.com/scho larship.htm American Indian Graduate Center: Gates Millennium Scholars Program 1/16/11 Award enables American-Indian and Alaska Native students to complete an undergraduate and graduate education. http://www.gmsp.org/ C-SPAN StudentCam 2011 Competition. 1/20/11 National video documentary competition for grades 6-12. This http://www.studentcam.org/ government service year’s theme is: "Washington, DC – Through My Lens" Newspaper Guild Award 1/25/11 Award for high school seniors and college students for their journalistic achievements and to encourage young journalists to focus on issues of social justice High school seniors. Applicants must be either of Polish descent or students pursuing courses in Polish or Slavic language, history, or culture in college. http://www.newsguild.org/ American Council for Polish Culture: Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia Scholarship United Negro College Fund: Toyota Scholarship Wal-Mart Foundation: Sam Walton Community Scholarship Michael J. Powell High School Journalist of the Year 1/30/11 1/30/11 3.0 GPA. http://www.uncf.org/ 1/31/11 Award for high school seniors not affiliated with Wal-Mart stores. Based on financial need, academic merit, and school or community work activities Applicant must submit five samples of work, a letter of recommendation from the nominee's advisor, and an autobiography 500-word essay explaining how this scholarship will help the applicant achieve their international aviation career goals, statement of the funds required to achieve these goal Sophomores only- declaring a math, science, or engineering major http://www.walmartfoundation.org / National Business Aviation Association: International Operators Scholarship 1/31/11 1/31/11 You must demonstrate a strong record of extracurricular, leadership and/or volunteer activities to be eligible for this award. http://www.cappex.com/scholarshi ps/scholarshipDetails.jsp?scholars hipCode=gp&code=FW_32 1/31/11 available to union members, spouses, and dependent children. Minimum GPA of 3.0 http://www.unionplus.org/collegeeducation-financing/union-plusscholarship 1/31/11 vailable to full - time students who are active in their communities and are making an impact. GED recipients may also apply. http://www.doinggood.com/campa igns/doing-good-giving-away-upto.html 1/31/11 Available to graduating high school seniors. You must be an Eagle Scout and have received credentials from the national office to be eligible. http://www.nesa.org/applications.h tml 1/31/11 Applicants should be current high school juniors with minimum 2.75 GPA. http://www.discoverfinancial.com/ 1/31/11 Energy Solutions Scholarship A GPA Isn't Everything Scholarship Union Plus Scholarship Doing Good Scholarship Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarship Discover Scholarship Program http://www.polishcultureacpc.org/ http://www.mddcpress.com/ http://www.nbaa.org/ www.energysolutionsfoundation.o rg QuestBridge National College Match 1/31/11 Northwest Perspectives Essay Contest 1/31/11 DuPont Challenge Science Essay 1/31/11 Full 4-yr scholarships to the nation's best colleges univ. for talented students. 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