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Scholarships
American Indian Students
Here are some scholarship opportunities for Native American Students!
Website: www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/10/04/4-scholarships-foramerican-indian-students
Culinary Scholarships
Are you planning to attend a culinary school? If so, check out these scholarships!
Website: www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/10/25/5-scholarships-forstudents-with-learning-disabilities
Students with Learning Disabilities (Various)
5 Scholarships for Students With Learning Disabilities
Website: www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/10/25/5-scholarships-forstudents-with-learning-disabilities
Scholarships for Volunteers Reward Students Who Give Back
Deadline: Various
There are local and national funds available to students volunteering in their communities.
Website: www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/12/06/scholarships-forvolunteers-reward-students-who-give-back
OCCC ACT NOW Scholarship
Deadline: Various
The ACT NOW scholarship is offered as an automatic merit-based tuition waiver program at Oklahoma
Christian University for the 2013 graduating class of high school students. The waiver amounts are based
on the student's composite score on the national ACT. Students who score a 21 are eligible for a $500
tuition waiver. Scores of 22 - 23 receive a $750 waiver and scores of 24-26 will receive a $1000 waiver.
Students with exceptional scores a 27 or higher will receive a $1500 waiver. All waivers are per semester;
freshman year only.
Website: www.occc.edu/news/2013/actnowscholarship2013.html
Folds of Honor Foundation
Deadline: Accepted Year Round
Provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and
women killed or disabled while serving.
Website: www.foldsofhonor.org/files/applications/FHF_Children%27s_Scholarship_Application_1_0.pdf
McNair Scholars Program
Deadline: Year Round
Scholarship program is designed to prepare students for careers as graduate students, professors or
professional researchers. Must be full time student, with 42 hours or more completed, 3.0 GPA & first
generation college student or student from an underrepresented ethnic group.
Website: http://mcnairscholars.com/resources/
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Deadline: Various
If you're looking for scholarships, don't forget to visit OCCF.org. There you'll find an abundance of
scholarship opportunities for students right here in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation
is home to more than 120 scholarship funds established by individuals, organizations and companies.
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These funds share the common goal of helping to make a difference in the lives of others. The foundation
is now able to receive your transcripts electronically if your high school participates in this free service.
Please see website for details on the list of scholarships.
Website: www.occf.org/scholarshipdirectory.html
SMART
Deadline: Various
Part of the National Defense Education Program, science, math, and research for transformation. Open to
undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering
and mathematics.
Website: http://smart.asee.org/
Student Cam
Deadline: November 1, 2013 - January 14, 2014
Over $100,000 in cash awards. Students 6-12. 5-7 minute video. Visit website for details. "A Message to
the U.S. Congress" What's the most important issue the U.S. Congress should consider in 2014?
Website: www.studentcam.org/
Varsity Tutors Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students must write an essay in
response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via
social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors
at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship.
Website: www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
October Scholarships:
AES Engineering Solutions
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Senior
Essay between 500 and 1000 words
$500
Deadline October 6
Apply at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Joe Foss Video Scholarship Contest
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Any student
Submit a video no longer than 3 minutes about why the Constitution is worth defending.
Up to $5000
Deadline October 19
Visit http://2014contest-fall.joefossinstitute.strutta.com/#box-details for more information
Komen College Scholarship Program
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Senior
Loss of parent or guardian to breast cancer or be a survivor
Plan to attend public college
2.8 GPA or higher
US Citizen
Up to $40,000
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Deadline October 15
Apply at http://scholarshipmentor.com/susan-g-komen-cure-college-scholarship-program
(updated website)
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Senior
800 to 1600 word essay on one of three topics
Up to 10,000
Deadline October 24
Details can be found at http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/AtlasShrugged.aspx?theme=blue
The Horatio Alger Scholarship Program
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Seniors
Intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree
Critical financial need ($55,000 or less adjusted gross income per family preferred, if higher explanation
must be provided)
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Involvement in co-curricular and community activities
A minimum grade point average of 2.0
United States Citizenship
Up to $20,000
Deadline October 25
Apply at www.horatioalger.org.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
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Senior
3.0 or better GPA
List school activities and clubs
Leadership qualities
Employment
Community Service
Applicants may NOT be children or grandchildren of employees or any divisions or subsidiaries
Up to $1500
Deadline October 31
Apply on-line at www.coca-colascholars.org.
November Scholarships:
Ron Brown Scholar Program
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US Citizen
Senior
African American
Academically Talented
Highly Motivated
Deadline November 1
$40,000 scholarship
Apply at http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/ApplicationDownload.aspx
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Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
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Legal US resident
9th – 12th grades
Volunteer activity involvement in the last 12 months
Up to $5000 and trip to Washington, D.C.
Deadline November 4
Click Here to apply
Joe Foss “Adopt A Vet” Essay Scholarship
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9th – 12th grader
Get to know a Veteran and write a 1500 word essay about your experience with him/her
Up to $5000
Deadline November 16
Visit http://www.joefossinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Guidelines-VET-14-1.pdf for
details
Women in Aviation Scholarship
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Over 91 scholarships available
Must be a member of Women in Aviation International before November 1
Award amounts vary
All deadlines are November 17
Visit http://wai.org/education/scholarships.cfm for more information
BBG Communications
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Have completed 50 hours community service over past 2 years
GPA of 3.5 or higher
Essay required
$500
Deadline November 29
More information at http://www.bbgcommunicationsinc.com/incorporated/article/2.php
Community Foundation Scholarship
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Senior
Piedmont High students only
3.25 to 3.79 GPA only
$1500
Deadline November 30
Apply online at http://occf.org/cfs/
The Christopher Reeve Award
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Senior or younger
$1000
Service activities
Must find an adult willing to nominate you
Deadline December 1
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Application at http://www.heartofamerica.org/heroes/christopherreeveaward.htm#nominate
Elks National Foundation – MVS
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US citizen
Senior
Based on scholarship, leadership and financial need
Up to $50,000
Deadline December 5
Apply at http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
AXA Achievement Scholarship
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Active in the Community
Leader
Overcome personal challenge
Senior
Deadline December 15 (or until 10,000 applications are received, whichever is first)
$10,000-$25,000
Apply on-line at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/axa-achievement/
The FIRE Essay Contest
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Junior or Senior
Up to $10,000
Essay on free speech and higher education
Deadline January 1
Submit essay at http://www.thefire.org/student-network/essay-contest/
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
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Minority senior
3.3 unweighted GPA or higher
Must be Pell Grant Eligible
Usually equals close to full ride dollar amounts
Deadline January 14
Apply online at www.gmsp.org
Ronald McDonald Scholarship
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Senior
2.7 GPA minimum
4 scholarships – student may apply for one
Hispanic, Asian, African American or display financial need
Deadline January 20
$1,000 minimum
Go to http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
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