High School Scholarships

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HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS
NAME OF
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
AES Engineering
Scholarship
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be
the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that
reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis
of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are
submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a
wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school
seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational
facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be
eligible.
www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
African American
Scholarships
Committed to linking African Americans with opportunities in higher
education.
www.littleafrica.com/scholarships/
American Indian
Scholarship Fund (Full
Circle Scholarship)
Asian & Pacific Islander
American Scholarship Fund
Association on American
Indian Affairs
A native-operated organization and the nation’s largest provider of
private scholarships for Native Americans. They support the nation’s
tribal colleges and universities and their students.
A national organization devoted solely to the financial scholarship
needs of Asian & Pacific Islander American Student
All applicants must be Native American and enrolled with their tribe. A
blood quantum of 1/4 or more is required for students from federally
recognized tribes.
AXA Achievement
Community Scholarship
United States citizens or residing in one of the 50 U.S. states. Current
high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited twoor four-year college or university in the United States by Fall.
Ambitious and motivated, as evidenced by outstanding achievement
in school, community, or work activities.
www.axa-achievement.com
Best Buy Scholarship
Program
Bruce Fishkin Scholarship
Fund
This year the program will award scholarships to students in grades 912 living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who plan to enter a full-time
undergraduate course of study upon high school graduation.
The Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund is in search of standouts. In
search of high school students in their junior or senior year who seek
to challenge themselves to succeed and accomplish what most people
never imagine. Selection is primarily based upon each recipient’s
answer to three essay questions. Awards are not predicated upon need,
but rather on ability, individuality, and potential. We seek students who
place a premium on higher education. If you have always known deep
inside that given the chance, you’d achieve greatness, well, here’s your
chance.
APPLICATION
AVAILABLE
APPLICATION
DUE
September
October
www.collegefund.org
January
May
www.apiasf.org
October
January
www.indian-affairs.org
February
www.at15.com/contests_scholarships
www.brucefishkinscholarshipfund.com
February
December
February
December
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January 2012
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS
NAME OF
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
Bruce Lee Foundation
Scholarship Program
The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to provide a financial award
of $1,000.00 to one or more students who understand, appreciate and
exemplify Bruce Lee’s passion for education as well as his qualities of
honest expression, forward thought, self-exploration, and assertiveness.
The scholarships are available to students age 16 and older who will be
attending or are already attending a two-year college, four-year
university, or licensed trade and/or vocational school in the United
States. Criteria used in evaluating applicants include, but is not limited
to, involvement in extra-curricular activities/community service/work
experience, future potential and knowledge of Bruce Lee.
www.bruceleefoundation.org
Buick Achievers
Scholarship Program
Seniors who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on
engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in
automotive industry.
Be graduating high school seniors, have a cumulative high school
grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent.
Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire academic year
at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocationaltechnical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
www.buickachievers.com
Burger King Scholars
Program
Carl’s Jr. Scholarship
Program
Chicana/Latina Foundation
Clark County Public
Education Foundation
(CCPEF)
Assist students who plan to continue education in college or vocational
school programs.
Each year the Chicana Latina Foundation awards merit-based
scholarships to Latina college students, valued at $1,500 dollars each.
Clark County receives a list of over 100 scholarships every week in
conjunction with those that are offered through CCPEF. Seniors must
visit with their counselor to obtain scholarship information and fill out
scholarship application on-line.
Coca-Cola Scholars
Foundation
High school seniors attending school in the United States. Planning to
pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.
Carrying a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year of high
school.
College Jumpstart
Scholarship
The College Jumpstart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based
competition -- financial need is not considered -- that is open to 10th12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main
requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can
express your goals for getting a higher education.
www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_k
ing_scholars_program.html
APPLICATION
AVAILABLE
January
APPLICATION
DUE
June
February
November
January
www.carlsjr.com/pdfs/ScholarshipProgram.p
df
www.chicanalatina.org
February
January
March
www.thepef.org
October-November
February
www.coca-colascholars.org
August
October
www.jumpstart-scholarship.net
October
April
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HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS
NAME OF
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
APPLICATION
AVAILABLE
APPLICATION
DUE
Congressional Hispanic
Scholarships
CHCI's scholarship opportunities are afforded to Latino students in the
United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented
activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to
continue their civic
engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major
requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are
encouraged to apply. (You can download 6th Edition National Directory
of Scholarships, Internships & Fellowships for Latino Students)
www.chci.org/scholarships/
April
Cultural Diversity
Foundation Scholarship
The Cultural Diversity Foundation is proud to aid disadvantaged Clark
County residents in their pursuit of academic excellence. The CDF
strives to provide learning opportunities that afford individuals from
disadvantaged populations, regardless of ethnic and cultural
background, to achieve their highest educational and professional goals
www.cdfnv.org/scholarships.html
May
Elks National FoundationLegacy Awards
Elks National FoundationMost Valuable Student
Scholarship
Epicurean Charitable
Foundation Scholarship
ExxonMobil Bernard Harris
Math and Science
Scholarship
Forgotten Dependents
Scholarship Program
Senior, child, or grandchild of a living Elk who joined the order on or
before 4/1/09 or charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or
after 4/1/09 is eligible to apply.
High School Senior, related to a member of the Elks. Applicants will
be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
www.elks.org/enf/scholars
September
February
www.elks.org/enf/scholars
September
December
Provides financially underprivileged students the opportunity to attend
a four‐year college with premier hospitality and culinary programs
anywhere in the nation. The Foundation has sponsored many high
school students as interns in various hotels and restaurants both on
the Las Vegas Strip and throughout the city and awarded full‐tuition
academic scholarships to Clark County high school graduates.
Increase awareness about the need for more math and science
graduates, especially among underrepresented populations. The
ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship is the latest
effort to support students who plan to pursue math and science related
degrees. applicants should:
www.ecflv.squarespace.com/scholarsh
ip-overview/
January
March
www.theharrisfoundation.org
April
Forgotten Dependents Scholarship Fund is for U.S. citizens,
unmarried students between the ages of 16 - 25. Children of
deceased active duty Veterans or those missing in action and believed
to be deceased and all students that have
experienced the death of a biological parent(s).
www.forgottendependents.com
April
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HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS
NAME OF
SCHOLARSHIP
Gates Millennium
Scholarship (GMS)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
(HSF)
Holocaust Remembrance
Project Essay Contest
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Program
Jackie Robinson
Foundation Scholarship
John F. Kennedy Profile in
Courage Essay Contest
Key Club International
Scholarship Program
KFC Colonel Scholars
Las Vegas Latin Chamber
of Commerce Hispanic
Scholarship
Life Lesson’s Scholarships
DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
APPLICATION
AVAILABLE
APPLICATION
DUE
Senior, African-American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian
Pacific American, or Hispanic American. Unweighted 3.3 GPA who
will enroll for the 1st time to an accredited college or university as a fulltime student.
The nation’s leading Hispanic higher education fund, HSF works to
address the barriers that keep many Latinos from earning a college
degree.
The Holocaust Remembrance Project is a national essay contest for
high school students designed to encourage and promote the study of
the Holocaust. This contest is open to all students age 19 and under
who are currently enrolled as a high school student in grades 9-12.
www.gmsp.org
Senior, looking for students that have overcome hardships and
adversity. Students should be involved in school & community
activities. Must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum gpa
of 2.0
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 22.
www.horatoalger.org
September
October
www.jackierobinson.org
October
March
Open to high school students in grades 9-12. Essay can be no more
than 1,000 words. Essays must have a minimum of five sources,
including one non-internet source.
Are you a member of your high school Key Club? Did you know that
being involved with the Key Club makes you eligible for several Key
Club International scholarship programs?
Looking for high school seniors with entrepreneurial drive, strong
perseverance, demonstrated financial need and who want to pursue a
college education at an accredited public institution in the state they
reside.
Qualifying senior who plans to attend a Nevada public college or
university program beginning in the Fall after graduation. GPA of 3.0
and above, demonstrate financial need, are first in their family to
attend college.
If you are between 17 and 24 years of age, and have experienced
the death of a parent or legal guardian, and are currently enrolled
in, or have been accepted to, a college, university, you may apply
for this scholarship
www.jfkcontest.org
January
http://www.keyclub.org/contestsawar
ds.aspx
Determined by
each Key Club
District
February
September
January
www.hsf.net
www.holocaust.hklaw.com
April
www.kfcscholars.org/
See your school’s alpha counselor or
College/Scholarship counselor
regarding this particular scholarship
January
www.lifehappens.org
February/March
March
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January 2012
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS
NAME OF
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
Microsoft College
Scholarships
Microsoft College scholarships are designed to encourage students to
pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines.
Encourage students from groups currently under-represented in the
field of computer science to pursue technical degrees. While all
candidates who meet the criteria for eligibility described below may
apply, a large majority of our scholarships will be awarded to female
students, under-represented minority students or students with
disabilities. Minority applicants must be a member of one of the
following groups under-represented in the software field: African
American, Hispanic or Native American. Microsoft will review all
applications and select final candidates on the basis of eligibility,
quality of application, displayed interest in the software industry,
commitment to leadership and financial need
http://www.microsoft.com/university
February
Millennium Scholarship
Upon graduation, students are automatically eligible for Millennium
scholarship if you graduate and complete high school with at least a
3.25 gpa, are a Nevada resident and taken/completed 4 English
courses, 4 Math courses, 3 Natural Science courses, and 3 Social
Science & History courses, you are eligible and no application needs
to be filled out. (as of 6/11, scholarship is available up to class of
2015)
www.nevadatreasurer.gov
Students will
receive awards
packet from the
State a few months
after graduation.
National Association for
Asian and Pacific American
Education Scholarships
Each year, the National Association for Asian and Pacific American
Education invites high school seniors. The scholarship committee
considers all applicants; the primary purpose of this scholarship is to
support students who plan to become teachers.
Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale,
complete all the required admissions applications material from one of
the WACE Partner Institutions listed. Complete the National Co-op
Scholarship application including a typed one-page essay (500words).
www.naapae.net
Students compete on the basis of test scores, academic achievement
and school recommendations. Taking the Preliminary Scholastic
Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
(PSAT/NMSQT) as a Junior in High School is required to apply for the
scholarship through this program.
www.nationalmerit.org
National Co-Op
Scholarship
National Merit Scholarship
Program
APPLICATION
AVAILABLE
www.co-op.edu
APPLICATION
DUE
February
October (take PSAT)
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January 2012
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS
NAME OF
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
This scholarship helps students find solutions to high cost of college
education. The NROTC Scholarship Program offers students the
opportunity to earn their degree and receive valuable leadership and
management skills while enjoying the benefits of an exciting career.
Applicants must have an interest in knowledge of and skill in the game
of golf; a minimum grade point average of 3.0, good citizenship and a
willingness to further her education. She also must have played golf
on a girl’s high school team in Southern Nevada. Golf coach must
complete a confidential recommendation for the applicant.
Be a high school junior, maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of at
least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) throughout your high school career, have
participated in community/volunteer activities, live and attend school in
one of the participating states designated by Nordstrom, be planning
to apply for financial assistance to attend college, attend an accredited
four-year college or university during all years for which the
scholarship is awarded. Be eligible to attend a four-year college or
university in the United States, live and attend school in one of the
participating geographic areas designated by Nordstrom, & not have a
conviction for any crime
www.nrotc.navy.mil
OCA Scholarship Program
OCA understands the importance of supporting the next generation of
Asian Pacific Americans (APA) and hosts a number of leadership
development programs designed specifically for APA youth. OCA has
been providing assistance to deserving APA students to pursue their
dreams of a higher education through the OCA Scholarship Program.
OCA has partnered with various foundations throughout the years that
are committed in providing educational opportunities to their
communities and the future generation of APA leaders.
www.ocanatl.org
Omega Phi Beta-Reach for
the Gold Book Scholarship
The Reach for the Gold Book Scholarships targets a woman of color
who is a college-bound senior. The scholarship is an award of $1,000
and is applied to the high costs of college textbooks in the first year of
college.
www.omegaphibeta.org/site/lang/enus/spotlight/scholarshipsbecas
Parent Deceased
Scholarship Search
SchoolSoup.com has identified Parent Deceased Scholarships and
has listed over $40 Billion in available scholarships. We take pride in
having the most comprehensive free and up to date information
available online.
www.schoolsoup.com
Naval Reserve Officers
Training Corps (NROTC)
Nevada State Women’s
Golf Association-Girl’s
Golf Scholarship
Nordstrom Scholarship
Program
APPLICATION
AVAILABLE
APPLICATION
DUE
January
Talk to your counselor for more
information.
January
April
shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstromcares-scholarship
February
May
January
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HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS
NAME OF
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION
Philippine Bisayan Society
of Nevada (PBSN)
Must be resident of Nevada with one parent of Philippine ancestry,
must be high school graduating Senior, must have 3.0gpa, must be a
registered full time student with at least 12 credit hours in the fall term.
Premios Juventud
(Univision’s Hispanic
Academic Excellence
Award
Currently be in his/her senior year of high school with sufficient credits
to graduate in the spring term of 2011
Reside in the continental United States of America, have a cumulative
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher based on a 4.0 scale, be
of Hispanic heritage defined as persons descended from Spain,
Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua,
Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Chile,
Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, or the Dominican
Republic
Be fluent in the Spanish language
Be either a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid
permanent resident card
Have a valid social security number
Be accepted to attend a U.S. accredited college or university.
Named for the late Secretary of Commerce and inspired by his
dedication to public service, the Ron Brown Scholar Program was
established in 1996 to provide academic scholarships, service
opportunities and leadership experiences for young African Americans
of outstanding promise.
Ron Brown Scholar
Program
WEBSITE
Talk to your counselor for more
information.
January
APPLICATION
DUE
March
May
Deadlines are
November and
January
www.ronbrown.org
Quest Bridge College Prep
Scholarship
If you are a high school junior with a strong academic record and an
annual family income of less than $60,000, we encourage you to
apply. Many past award recipients have also been part of the first
generation in their family to attend college.
www.questbridge.org
Samsung American Legion
Scholarship
Scholarships are restricted to high school juniors who complete either
a Boys State or Girls State program and are a direct descendant - i.e.
child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. - or a legally adopted child of a
wartime veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the
periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American
Legion membership
Scholarship America’s mission is to mobilize America, through
scholarship and educational support, to make postsecondary
education possible for all students-and that mission is now more
important than ever.
www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung
Scholarship America
APPLICATION
AVAILABLE
February
March
www.scholarshipamerica.org
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HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS
NAME OF
SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships for
Hispanics.org
Stuck at Prom Scholarship
Contest
The Comcast Leaders and
Achievers Scholarship
Program
The Fountainhead Essay
contest
The Humanist Essay
Contest
The Montgomery GI Bill
The National Peace Essay
contest
The Post-9/11 GI Bill
Thurgood Marshall
Scholarship Fund (TMCF)
Toyota Scholarships
DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
Contains scholarship information for Hispanics with more than 1,000
sources of financial aid available to Hispanic students around the
country and world.
Stuck at Prom® is a contest that challenges high-schoolers to make
amazing Duck Tape® prom outfits for the chance to win scholarship
prizes! Once the top ten couples are selected it's up to you to vote for
the winners!
High School Principals or Counselors nominate the best and the
brightest high school seniors who demonstrate a strong commitment
to community service and display leadership abilities in school
activities or through work experience.
For high school students who participate in an essay contest on the
novel Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Entrant must be in the 11th or 12th
grade.
The Humanist Essay Contest is geared toward exposing students in
grades 9-12 to humanism and issues of importance to humanists
while financially helping these young scholars advance in their studies.
Prizes are awarded for originality of thought, sense of emotional
engagement, clarity and quality of presentation, amount of research
evidenced, and future potential shown by the author.
www.scholarshipsfor Hispanics.org
Provides educational benefits for individuals entering military service
or the reserves after June 30, 1985. Reservist who have enlisted for
six or more years after July 1, 1985 may be eligible for the Selected
Reserve Education Benefit
Essay contest for grades 9-12.
www.gibill.va.gov
A new education benefit program for individuals who served on active
duty on or after September 11, 2001
TMCF scholarships have provided support to help fund an education
at one of our nation's public Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs). TMCF provides merit-based scholarships to
students seeking financial assistance to complete their education.
TMCF scholarship recipients are awarded annually to students
meeting the TMCF eligibility criteria. Check the website for more
information.
www.gibill.va.gov
Toyota has long supported a wide variety of scholarship programs,
many of which focus on minority and disadvantaged students. We
firmly believe in supporting those in pursuit of higher learning to help
individuals achieve their full potential.
www.toyota.com/communityscholars
www.stuckatprom.com/contests/prom
APPLICATION
AVAILABLE
March
APPLICATION
DUE
June
www.comcast.com/corporate/about/intheco
mmunity/partners/leadersandachievers.html
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.co
m/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue
www.thehumanist.org/essaycontest
http://www.usip.org/npec
April
January
March
February
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net
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HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS
NAME OF
SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION
United Negro College Fund
The UNCF Program Services Department manages various
scholarship programs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria,
open/close dates and required documentation. To apply for a UNCF
scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process.
Paying for college can be challenging, especially with the cost of
college tuition increasing and student financial aid sources decreasing.
Here’s your opportunity to apply for one of 40 $1,000 scholarships. In
order to be eligible for the U.S. Bank Scholarship Program, a student
must be a high school senior planning to enroll at an eligible four-year
college or university participating in the U.S. Bank Student Loan
Program.
www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp
www.usbank.com/scholarship/
March
At least 16 years of age at the time of application, of Asian Pacific
Island heritage, A citizen or permanent resident of the United States,
beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational
institution in the United States in Fall 2012, able to attend CelebrAsian
2012 Business Opportunity Conference, during June 4-6, 2012 at the
Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center in Bethesda,
Maryland. The applicant should demonstrate:
http://uspaacc.com (click on Scholarships in
the bottom)
March
US Bank Scholarships
US Pan Asian American
Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship
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Wal-Mart Foundation
Scholarship Programs
Western Undergraduate
Exchange (WUE)
WEBSITE
APPLICATION
AVAILABLE
APPLICATION
DUE
Academic achievement of 3.3 GPA or higher
Leadership in extracurricular activities
Involvement in community service
Financial need
The Wal-Mart Foundation offers two scholarship programs that benefit
Wal-Mart associates and their high school senior dependents.
If you are a resident of Nevada, you are eligible to request a reduced
WUE tuition rate of 150% of the resident rate at one of the 145
participating schools in the West. WUE states include: Alaska,
Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico,
North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and
Wyoming.
http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/
8736.aspx
www.wue.wiche.edu
January
March
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HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES
College Answer
College Confidential
College Scholarships.org
Fastweb
Merit Aid
The Public Education Foundation
Scholarships.com
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Scholarships4School
Super College
Strange and Unique Scholarships
Zinch
www.collegeanswer.com
www.collegeconfidential.com
www.collegescholarships.org
www.fastweb.com
www.meritaid.com
www.thepef.org
www.scholarships.com
www.getreadyforcollege.org
Scholarships4School.com
SuperCollege.com
www.collegeandfinance.com/32-weird-scholarships-almost-anyone-can-get
www.zinch.com
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