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National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
COCA-COLA
SCHOLARS
PROGRAM
10-31-2016
50 - $20,000
scholarships
HORATIO ALGER
NATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Application
opens
August 2016
10-30-2016
200 -$10,000
scholarships
Multiple $7,000$22,000 awards
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
-Students are evaluated based on:
 demonstrated leadership skills
 commitment to the community
 academic achievement
 employment history
 GPA of 3.0 or higher
APPLICATION
Application is completed ONLINE at
http://www.cocacolascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#
programs
More information can be found at
Eligibility:
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High school senior planning on attending
college full time in the fall
Commitment to completing a bachelor’s
degree
critical financial need ($55,000 or less
adjusted gross income per family is
preferred; if higher, an explanation must be
provided)
involvement in co-curricular and
community activities
2.0 minimum GPA
Procedures/Requirements:
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Letter of support.
Official High School transcript
Certifications Form. The form must be
signed by the parent/guardian and the
applicant's principal or vice principal
prior to mailing.
Copy of the front page of their
parent/guardians 2009 individual federal
tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099
SSA-Social Security Tax
https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarshi
ps/
The ONLINE application can be started
here:
https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarshi
ps/newapplicants.cfm
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
YOUNG
ENTREPRENEUR
AWARD
12-18-2015
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
$1,000-10,000
COLLEGE PEAS
STUDENT
STANDOUT
COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP
CAPPEX
SCHOLARSHIPS
$400-$500
Dates vary
$5,000 (for the
two scholarships
mentioned)
LEAD WITH YOUR
HEART
HIGH SCHOOL
INNOVATOR OF
THE YEAR
(There are numerous
other scholarships
available on the
Cappex Website)
1800wheelchair.com
SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.nfib.com/foundations/yef/
Young people who have demonstrated
entrepreneurial spirit and initiative with college
scholarship
Dates vary
1-15-2016
2017 Not
available yet
$500
APPLICATION
Eligibility:
 Senior who will enroll in a 4-year college
 2.0 GPA
Procedure
 Fill out application online
 Submit a short (no longer than 100 words)
essay describing a special skill, talent or
interest that helps you standout from your
peers
Each scholarship has its own unique qualifications;
however, to apply for these and more CAPPEX
scholarships you must first create a Cappex profile
and then tell about your extracurricular, leadership,
and volunteer experiences. There are many
scholarships on this site.
Criteria:
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enrolled at accredited high school or
college
Senior or college undergraduate
Age 16 or older with GPA of 3.0 or above
or call Cynthia Magnuson, 202-314-2036 or
Cynthia.Magnuson@nfib.org
For more information and to complete
your scholarship application online,
please visit
http://www.collegepeas.com/money/
For more information on these and
other CAPPEX scholarships go
ONLINE to
http://www.cappex.com/scholarships
For more info:
www.1800wheelchair.com
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
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JOHN F KENNEDY
PROFILE IN
COURAGE ESSAY
1-6-16
1st, 2nd, & 5finalists
$10,000 - $500
Awards
There is not a disability requirement. All
are encouraged to apply.
Please write a poem, in a style of your
choosing, on the theme of overcoming a
personal challenge. Please include a
personal statement that gives us an idea of
who you are and how your poem relates to
a challenge you've faced. The poem and
essay (combined) should run at 750 to
1,000 words, free feel to write a little more
or less.
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Essays can be no more than 1,000 words.
Citations and bibliography are not included
in the word count.
Essays must be the original work of the
student.
John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and
Edward M. Kennedy are not eligible
subjects for essays.
Essays must describe an act of political
courage by a U.S. elected official that
occurred during or after 1956, the
publication date of Profiles in Courage.
Essays must have a minimum of five
sources, including one non-internet source.
Eligibility:
$ 1,000 – 3,000
Your application should include:
Typed poetry submission, contact
information, transcript
For more important information go to
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Postmarked
by 1-15-2016
2017 Not
available yet
Send application materials to :
1800wheelchair Scholarship
320 Roebling Street
Suite 515
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Criteria:
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NATIONAL
MULTIPLE
SCLEROSIS
SOCIETY
SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION
*any high school senior or high school graduate,
including GED who has not gone to college before
* Has MS or a parent with MS
* US Citizen
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Pr
ofile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest
Some info may be found in the
Counseling Center
For more information and the
application:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/livin
g-with-multiple-sclerosis/societyprograms-and-
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
*Enrolled at least half time
RONALD
MCDONALD
HOUSE
U.S.
SCHOLARSHIPS
1-20-2016
SPORTQUEST
PLAYING WITH
PURPOSE
2-1-2016
THE NATIONAL
CO-OP
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Apply for one of
4 different types
of scholarships
$2,000
Eligibility:
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155 - $6,000
scholarships
(some renewable)
services/scholarship/index.aspx
Must apply online at
http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-sscholarships/
Be a high school senior
Be younger than 21 years old
Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year for more information about the program
college, university or technical school
http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-uswith a full course of study
scholarships
 Live in a participating RMHC
Chapter’s geographic area
 Meet any additional eligibility
requirements outlined by each
scholarship program
Criteria:
To Apply:
Applying student athletes must meet ALL of
the following criteria:
1. Currently a high school sophomore, junior
or senior
2. Maintains a minimum "C" grade average or
higher
3. Currently a varsity level athlete in one or
more sports
4. A committed follower of Jesus Christ
2-15-2016
APPLICATION
Eligibility:
 3.5 or better GPA
 Be accepted to one of the following
colleges: Drexel University, Johnson &
Wales University, Kettering University,
Rochester Institute of Technology,
www.playingwithpurpose.org
for more info: info@sportquest.org
For more information and to complete
your scholarship application online,
please visit
http://www.co-op.edu
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
APPLICATION
University of Cincinnati, University of
Toledo, Wentworth Institute of
Technology
 Participate in the co-op program at that
college
Procedures/Requirements
 Complete all required admissions
applications material and be accepted for
the 2011-2012 year at one of the
participating colleges
 Complete the National Co-op Scholarship
Program Application
 Include a typed one-page essay (500
words) describing why you have chosen to
pursue a college cooperative education
program
THE
CHRISTOPHERS
POSTER CONTEST
FOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
100 BLACK MEN OF
AMERICA FUTURE
LEADER
SCHOLARSHIP
GE – REAGAN
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
1ST Place - $1,000
2nd and 3rd cash
prizes
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2/28/2015
$1,000 to $2,000
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1-9-2016
20-$10,000
renewable
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2/17/2016
2017 Not
available yet
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Grades 9-12
Poster contest: poster must include the
statement, “You can make a difference.”
Must be original work
www.christophers.org
Undergraduate or hs student
GPA 2.5 or higher
50 hours community service
600 word essay
Leadership skills
demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive,
integrity, and citizenship at school, at
home, at the workplace, and within the
community
be nominated by an eligible community
www.100blackmen.org
More information is available ONLINE
at
http://reaganfoundation.org/GE-
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
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THE AMERICAN
LEGION
EAGLE SCOUT OF
THE YEAR
AXA
COMMUNITY
ACHIEVEMENT
SCHOLARSHIP
3-1-2016
2-1-16
or when 10,000
applications
have been
received,
whichever
comes first
$10,000
With 3 runnersup receiving
$2500 each
12 - $2,000
scholarships
available
2017 Not
available yet
leader, high school principal, elected
official, coach, employer, teacher,
counselor or religious leader;
performance (3.0 GPA or greater)
demonstrate financial need
graduate from high school in Winter 2011
or Spring 2012
use scholarship funds for student tuition,
room, and board while pursuing a
bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S.
college or university in Fall 2012.
Eligibility:
 Be a registered, active member of a Boy
Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or
Venturing Crew chartered to an American
Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary
unit or Sons of the American Legion
squadron OR the son or grandson of a
Legionnaire or Auxiliary member
 Be an active member of his religious
institution and must have received the
appropriate Boy Scout religious emblem
 Have demonstrated practical citizenship in
church, school, Scouting, and community
APPLICATION
RFScholarships
Information is available ONLINE at
http://www.michiganlegion.org/pages/s
cholar.html
or in the Counseling Center
Application is available Online at
Eligibility:
 Be a US citizen or legal resident
 Be a college bound senior
 Ambitious and motivated, as evidenced
by outstanding achievement in school,
community, or work activities.
http://www.axa-equitable.com/axafoundation/AXA-achievementaccess.html
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
KOHLS
SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR YOUNG
VOLUNTEERS
DEADLINE
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
Criteria/Procedures:
Store Winners:
 You MUST be nominated by an adult age
$50 Kohls gift
Nominations
21 or over. Your parents CAN nominate
card; 200 regional
accepted
you. You may only be nominated ONCE.
1-30-2015 to awards of $1000;
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Associates of Kohls and their immediate
Ten national
3-15-2015
family members are not eligible
awards of $9000
2016 Not
 Volunteer activity that has occurred within
available yet
APPLICATION
For more information, and to nominate
a student, go to
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/Com
munityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
the past year is the major factor in
receiving the scholarship
JACKIE ROBINSON
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
Open Nov.
1, 2015 and
closes
2-15-2016
Amount Varies
and can cover 4
years.
Eligibility
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Be a graduating, minority high school
senior;
Plan to attend an accredited and
approved four–year institution within
the United States;
Show leadership potential;
Demonstrate a dedication to
community service;
Present evidence of financial need;
Be a United States citizen;
A minimum SAT score of 1,000
combined on the math and critical
reading sections or a composite ACT
score of 21; and
Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–
year College when applying for the
scholarship.
Must submit online application:
http://www.jackierobinson.org/
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
BUICK ACHIEVERS
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
2-29-2016
1000 - $2,000
scholarships
renewable for
four years
100 – full ride
scholarships (up
to $25,000 a year)
renewable for
four years
ROSA PARKS
SCHOLARSHIP
FOUNDATION
3-1-3016
$2,000
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
Eligibility:
 High school seniors who will enroll full
time in an accredited four year college or
university
 Major in a course of study that focuses on
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
or Math).
 Pursue a career in automotive or a related
field
Selection based upon:
 Academic achievement,
 Financial need,
 Participation and leadership in community,
school activities, work experience,
educational and career goals.
 Please note special consideration will be
given to the following applicants: firstgeneration college, female, minority,
military veteran or a dependent of military
personnel.
 The majority of the scholarships will be
awarded to students majoring in STEM
fields, with a heavy emphasis on
Engineering majors
Eligibility/Procedures
* Have a GPA of 2.5 or above
* Describe financial need
* Complete application and essay
Document community activities
* Confirm college admission to university
or college prior to August 2013
 Furnish official copies of high school
transcript and ACT or SAT scores
 Furnish 3 letters of recommendation (at
APPLICATION
Application and more information is
available ONLINE at
https://buickachievers.scholarshipameri
ca.org
www.Rosaparksscholarship.org
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
MARINE CORPS
SCHOLARSHIP
FOUNDATION
DEADLINE
3-1-2016
Application
opens
Jan. 1, 2016
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
least one from a school representative, also
suggest a clergy, community and/or civic
representative
MUST BE A CHILD OF ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING:
AMOUNT
VARIES
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Active duty or reserve U.S. Marine;
Veteran U.S. Marine who has received an
honorable discharge, or was killed while
serving in the U.S. Marine Corps;
Active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman
who is serving or has served with a U.S.
Marine unit;
Veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman who has
served with a U.S. Marine unit and has
received an honorable discharge, or was
killed in the U.S. Navy.
Additionally, applicants must meet the following
eligibility criteria:
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GPA of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale);
Family adjusted gross income for the 2013
tax year that does not exceed $93,000.
Non-taxable allowances are not included
in determining adjusted gross income;
Planning to attend an accredited
undergraduate college or
vocational/technical institution in the
upcoming academic year, and
pursuing their first associate's
degree, bachelor's degree or first technical
APPLICATION
Apply online at:
http://www.mcsf.org/apply
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
APPLICATION
certificate. Students attending Federal
Service Academies or pursing graduate
degrees are not eligible.
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THE HARRIET
FITZGERALD
SCHOLARHIP
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2/1/2016
$10,000
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FRAME MY
FUTURE
SCHOLARSHIP
CONTEST
$1,000
3/8/2016
young women planning to attend a
Women’s college in US or Canada
3 letters of recommendation
Online application at:
http://www.thesunflowerinitiative.com/sc
holarship/
judged on academic achievement, character,
leadership and interests.
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Submit an original photo, collage, poem,
drawing, painting.
Online application at
http://www.diplomaframe.com/contests/f
rame-my-future-scholarship-contest2016.aspx
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
DAVID’S FATIH
AND HOPE FOR
LIFE
FOUNDATION
3/16/2016
$2,500
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
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THROUGH THE
LOOKING GLASS
FOR STUDENTS
OF PARENTS
WITH
DISABILITIES
ALDINGER
SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
Varies
Postmarked
by 3-1-16
3/28/2104
2015 not out
yet
High school seniors
and provide any scholarship award letters
letter of acceptance from the
College/University you will be attending,
official transcript of grades through at
least the seventh semester of high school,
a statement of seventh semester
accumulative GPA,
one or more letters of recommendation
from your teachers, school faculty, or
members of the community, and schedule
for the semester to confirm credits.
Criteria:
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Child of a parent with a disability
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Application, essay, transcript, letter of
recommendation
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Any indivual that has received services
from Highfields.
Up to $1,000
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APPLICATION
Complete application available online
http://faithhopelife.com
For application:
http://www.lookingglass.org/services/nati
onal-services/scholarships
http://highfields.org/wpcontent/uploads/2012/08/Aldinger-Letterand-Scholarship-fillable1.pdf
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
MILLIE BROTHER
SCHOLARSHIP
FOR HEARING
CHILDREN OF
DEAF ADULTS
DEADLINE
Due first
Friday in
April
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
TWO $ 3,000
Scholarships
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Criteria:
Hearing son or daughter of deaf parents
Essay on experience with deaf parents
Transcript
2 letters of recommendation
APPLICATION
For application:
http://codainternational.org/blog/scholarship/
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
Dr. Jennie E. Pyers
Associate Professor of Psychology
Wellesley College
106 Central St., SCI480
Wellesley, MA 02481
ATTN: Coda Scholarship Committee
email: coda.scholarship@gmail.com
Tel: 413-650-2632
LILLY
REINTERGRATION
SCHOLASHIP
Deadline not
listed
varies
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Criteria:
Be diagnosed with bipolar disorder,
schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or
major depressive disorder
Be currently receiving medical treatment,
including medication and psychiatric
follow up or have doctor documentation
Be actively involved in rehavilitative or
reintergration efforts, such as club house
membership, part-time/full-time
employment, volunteer efforts or school
enrollment
Be US Citizen and 18 years old or older
To apply go to :
www.reintegration.com or call
800-809-8202
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
AICPA /
ACCOUNTTEMPS
STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIPs
April 1,
2015
10 - $2,500
DISCUS AWARDS
SCHOLARSHIP
Varies –
Scholarships
given monthly
program ends
Many scholarship
listings
varies
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$2,000
5-31-2015
STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
$1000
Must be pursuing an accounting-related
degree
Plans on pursuing the CPA licensure
Accepted to a university, full-time
Must have completed 30 hours of college
coursework, including 6 credits in
accounting by end of Spring 2014
Maintain a 3.0 GPA
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Procedures/Requirements:
 Select three areas that you’re passionate
about
 write 750 characters or less about your
activities in each area (you may also use
images and videos)
 Provide a reference.
 Submit form
To be eligible you:
 Must be under 21 years of age
 There are various scholarship opportunities
available. Go to the website for further
details
APPLICATION
Apply online:
http://www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/Sc
holarships/Pages/default.aspx
Direct questions to :
scholarships@aicpa.org
More information about the discus
awards can be found at
http://www.discusawards.com/how_it_
works.php
The nomination form is available at
https://www.discusawards.com/nomina
te.php?self=1&action=step1
To fill out the ONLINE application
click on the link below:
http://www.studentscholarships.org/sch
olarship.php
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
THE BIG DIG
SCHOLARSHIP
12-31-2012
$3000
discontinued
AES Engineers
10-7-2015
$500
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
Eligibility/Procedures
 Senior planning on entering college in the
fall
 Student must submit an essay about an
item you buried that still will have
immense value 200 years from now.
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point
average should not be the only criteria for
determining who deserves to be helped. For that
reason we are offering a scholarship that will be
awarded on the basis of character, as determined by
evaluated the essays that are submitted.
APPLICATION
More information, including a detailed
description of the required essay, is
available ONLINE at
http://www.antiquetrader.tv/studentsch
olarship.php
http://www.aesengineers.com/sc
holarships.htm
for more information:
scholarships@aesengineers.com
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders
across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This
award is available to high school seniors and all
students attending a post secondary educational
facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering
courses to be eligible.
3/31/2015
ENGINEERING
FOR YOU VIDEO
CONTEST
Looks like
program
ended
GRAND PRIZE
*Produce a 1-2 minutes video showing
the world how you see engineering
enhancing quality of life and serving
the needs of society
*Open to middle school, high school,
general public
$25,000
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Info: http://www.nae.edu/e4u/
To enter: www.e4uvideocontest.org
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
WyzAnt COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP
ESSAY CONTEST
DEADLINE
5/1/2016
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
Multiple cash
prizes
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CASTLE INK
PAPERLESS
SCHOLARSHIP
WHAT WOULD
YOU CHANGE
POETRY
SCHOLARSHIP
SLAM
5/1/2014
$1,000
Program may
have ended
4/11/2014
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$1,000
APPLICATION
Apply at
Open to students who plan on starting
college between Aug. 1, 2014 – Nov. 1, http://www.wyzant.com/Scholarships/
2016
300 word essay “if you could teach
everyone in the world one thing, what
would it be?”
2 WAYS TO APPLY:
Using a social media site, post
something inspirational about recycling
and link to Castle Ink OR
Make something out of ink catridges,
laser toner or an old printer and send
photo
For information and to apply:
*25 Years old or younger, current or
former high school student who will or
is attending college
*submit original poem
For information and to apply:
Open to K-12
Draw your own doodle about “If you
could invent one thing to make the
For info and to apply
http://www.castleink.com/category/717
/Castle-Ink-Paperless-Scholarship.html
http://www.powerpoetry.org/poetryslams/what-would-you-changescholarship-slam
Program may
have ended
2015 DOODLE
FOR GOOGLE
COMPETITION
3/20/15
$30,000
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http://www.google.com/doodle4google
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
APPLICATION
world a better place”
PROJECT
YELLOW LIGHT
COMPETITION
TOYATA TEEN
DRIVER VIDEO
CHALLENGE

4/1/2016
3/7/2016
First place $5,000
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Second and third
place cash prizes
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First place
$15,000
Second and third
place cash prizes
“GO ENNOUNCE
YOURSELF”
SCHOLARSHIP
By the end of
each month
$2,000 NO ESSAY
SCHOLARSHIP
deadline
varies
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$500
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$2,000
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
REFER A FRIEND
TO FASTWEB
$500
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For rules and to enter:
Shoot a video to encourage friends to
avoid distracted driving.
http://projectyellowlight.com/
Must be graduating senior or full-time
college student
Video must be exactly 25 or 55 seconds
Open to students at least 13 years old in For rules and to enter:
9th through 12th grade
http://www.toyotateendriver.com/teens/
60-90 second video on helping teens
video-challenge
make better choices while driving
Must be enrolled in high school or
currently/planning to enroll in college
Share what is happening in school for
you and have a change to win monthly
drawing
https://www.goennounce.com/static/sc
holarship
All high school and college students
and adults seeking to go to college
Register on the site for monthly
chances
https://colleges.niche.com/scholarship/
apply.aspx?source=discus
Create a fastweb profile
Other scholarships available here
http://www.fastweb.com/login
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
WOULD YOU
RATHER GAME
ABOUT
PERSONAL
FINANCE
VSA ARTS
PLAYWRIGHT
DISCOVERY
AWARD
HOW DO YOU
MAKE COLLEGE
CHEAPER
SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE
varies
4/28/2014
AWARD AMOUNT
Up to $3,000
5 - $1,000
Appears to
have ended
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4/28/2015
$500
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DUTCHCRAFTERS
AMISH
5/1/2015
FURNITURE
HERITAGE
SCHOLARSHIP
STUDENT OF THE
MONTH CONTEST
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
Each month
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3 - $500
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$1,000
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Play a “Would you rather” game about
personal finances with your friends via
text messaging for a chance to win
money
For 6th – 12th grade, team or individual
Write an original 1 act play of less than
40 pages incorporating the idea of
disabilities.
Must attend a weekend intensive in
August to receive award
Answer the question, “how do you
make college cheaper?’ and post to
social media. Creativity counts.
Winner selected randomly on May 1st
Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in
college
3.0 or higher GPA
Financial need – do FAFSA
essay
APPLICATION
To register and play:
http://www.dosomething.org/wyr
www.vsarts.org
http://cheapscholar.org
http://www.dutchcrafters.com/heritagescholarship
Tell them why you are passionate about http://studentofthemonth.org
education and how you would spend
$1,000 towards your education
Open to high school and college
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
APPLICATION
students
MOODY’S MEGA
MATH
CHALLENGE
CONTEST
See website
for current
deadlines
Amount varies
NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
FOR THE
EDUCATION OF
HOMELESS
CHILDREN AND
YOUTH LeTendre
EDUCATION
FUND
Applications
accepted
Dec. 1, 2012
through June
14, 2013
2- $1,500
nationally
2014 not
available yet
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A team competition open to juniors and http://m3challenge.siam.org/
seniors
Team will solve a math related problem
Student is currently or has experienced
homelessness during their school
attendance. According to federal law, a
person is considered homeless who
“lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate
night-time residence”. This includes
people living in shelters, cars, motels,
campgrounds or places not meant for
human habitation, as well as children
and youth who are living with friends
or relatives temporarily because they
lack permanent housing.
Have demonstrated average to higher
than average achievement
Submit application with essay,
transcript
Minimum of one letter of
recommendation
Students who have not reached their 21st
birthday by Sept. 1, 2013 and who have
enrolled in G ED or other alternative
education program or recent
graduates/GED recipients.
Applications are available in the
counseling center or at
www.naehcy.org/letendre_app.html or
to receive one by email, call 757-2217776
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
APPLICATION
completed no more than two years of
college are eligible to apply. Applicants
may be high school seniors, students
Who is Eligible

June 1, 2016
$1,000
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ATHNET
SCHOLARSHIP
Must be a current or former athlete at the
high school or college level.
Must be a current college student or high
school senior entering college
Email your essay and other required
information to
scholarships@athleticscholarships.net.
How to Enter
Write a 400-500 word essay describing how the
lessons you have learned through playing sports
have positively impacted you as you pursue your
college education.
What to Include
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Your Full Name
Email Address
Post Address
University
Year to Graduate college
Phone Number
Brief Personal bio
Any questions can be directed
to
scholarships@athleticscholarships.net
Webiste:
http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholar
ship-contest.htm
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
AWARD AMOUNT
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WILLIAM J.
SCHULZ 2013
ESSAY CONTEST
AMERICAN
ASSOCIATION ON
HEALTH AND
DISABILITY
June 1, 2013
Check in
Feb. 2014
For contest
11-15-2016
$200 - $3,000
APPLICATION
Your essay
Describe a moment when you stood up for
Freethought and/or that made you proud to be
a freethinker (atheist/agnostic/nonbeliever)
A freethinker is “one who forms his or her
opinion about religion based on reason, rather
than faith, tradition or authority.”
 College-bound High school senior
 500-700 word essay
 Essay application must be both mailed
and emailed by deadline.
Criteria: must be enrolled as a full time in an
undergraduate school (freshman or greater
status) or be enrolled part time or full time in
a graduate school, and have a documented
disability and provide documentation of their
disability. (Applicants who have not yet
graduated from high school will not be
considered.)
US citizen or legal resident living in the US
and enrolled in an accredited United States
university.
Email essay to
highschoolessay@ffrf.org
Guidelines:
www.ffrf.org/outreach/student-essaycontests
Mail to :
High School Essay Contest
FFRF
P.O. Box 750
Madison, WI 53701
Apply at:
http://www.aahd.us/initiatives/scholarshi
p-program/
Please attach your application, supporting
materials, etc. and email
to: scholarship@aahd.us.
Scholarship Committee
American Association on Health and Disability
110 N. Washington Street, Suite 328-J
Rockville, MD 20850
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
Preference will be given to students majoring
in public health, disability studies, disability
research, health promotion or a field related to
disability and health.
must provide a Personal Statement (maximum 3
pages, double spaced)
must provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation
(One must be from a teacher or academic advisor).
Applicant must agree to allow AAHD to use their
name, picture and/or story in future scholarship
materials.
HEMOPHELIA
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
varies
various
Scholarships available for students with
bleeding disorders
http://www.hemophiliafed.org/programs/
educational-scholarships/
http://www.hemophiliascholarships.org/
https://www.kelleycom.com/scholarships.
html
ABBOTT AND
FENNER
BUSINESS
SCHOLARSHIP
June 10,
2016
$1,000
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high
school juniors and seniors as well as all
students currently registered in any accredited
post secondary.
Application Procedure for 2015
To apply for this scholarship you will need to
write an essay on the topic below. The essay
should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your
submissions must be sent to us by email at:
scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
Describe your educational career and life
goals. Explain your plan for achieving these
goals. Include your degree/major, why you
For more information:
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/sc
holarships.htm
National SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
Updated 1/15/15
DESCRIPTION
selected it, and how this degree/major will help
you achieve your goals.
APPLICATION
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