eScholarships USA! - Klein Forest High
School
Name
Distinct Advantage
Scholarship sponsored by
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Description
Contact Info
Scholarship is available to
Apply online at: www.joinato.org/da_scholarship_app.asp
male graduating high
school seniors entering a
For any questions about the scholarship, please contact Cheri
college or university with
Dillon, Foundation Director of
an active chapter of Alpha Programs at cheri@atofoundation.org or 800-508-5131 extension
Tau Omega Fraternity.
203.
You must demonstrate
excellence in leadership,
scholarship and citizenship
to be eligible for this
award.
Due Date
09/04/2009
Amount: $1,000
Coastal Conservation
Association State of Texas
Anglers Rodeo (STAR)
A salt water fishing
tournament open to
members of Coastal
Conservation Association
State of Texas or its youth
organization, The New
Tide. Ages 7 - 17
Registration starts May
23, 2009 - last day of
contest is September 7,
2009.
CCA Texas
6919 Portwest, Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77024
(713) 626-4222 or toll-free at (800) 626-4222
ccatx@ccatexas.org
www.ccatexas.org (click on "STAR Tournament")
09/07/2009
Amount: Up to $50,000
Levi Strauss & Co. "Share The
Wealth Sweepstakes"
13 years of age or older. To register, go to website at: http://levistuition.com/studentedge
Register on website to
enter random drawing for
sweepstakes.
09/07/2009
Amount: $50,000
Bed, Bath and Beyond Master
Card Sweepstakes
18 yrs or older. Use your
MasterCard® card at Bed
Bath & Beyond® online or
in stores and be
automatically entered in
random drawing or see
website about how to
enter without making a
purchase.
For more information, see website at:
www.bedbathandbeyond.com (click on "Shop for College")
09/08/2009
For more information, see website at: www.dorothymalaga.net
09/12/2009
Amount: $250 - $50,000
Dorothy Malaga Memorial
Scholarship
Open to high school
seniors and first-year
students attending a
college/university. Must
demonstrate academic
excellence, have financial
need and exhibit the
characteristics of
excellence, caring for
others and selfimprovement. Three
essays and one
teacher/professor
recommendation required.
Amount: $1,500
Professional Grounds
For students interested in
Management Society - Ann
pursuing higher education
Seaman Memorial Scholarship in landscape and grounds
management, turf
management, irrigation
technology, or a closely
related field. Must be
sponsored by a
Professional Grounds
Management Society
member.
PGMS
720 Light St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-223-2861
pgms@assnhqtrs.com
www.pgms.org (click on "Education")
09/15/2009
For more information, see website at: www.aynrand.org
09/17/2009
The LeTendre Education Fund for Homeless Children
c/o The National Coalition for the Homeless
P.O. Box 26274
Minneapolis, MN 55426
09/18/2009
Amount: Not listed
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Write an essay of no fewer
than 800 and no more
than 1,600 words in
length, double-spaced, on
a topic related to Ayn
Rand's novel, "Atlas
Shrugged." For high
school Seniors and college
students.
Amount: $50 - $10,000
LeTendre Education Fund for
Homeless Children
A person is considered
homeless when they lack
a fixed, regular and
adequate night time
residence. For high school
Juniors, Seniors or
students enrolled in a GED
program. Essay required.
Contact: Patricia Popp
757.221.7776
pxpopp@wm.edu
www.naehcy.org (click on "LeTendre Scholarship Fund")
Amount: Two scholarships
of $1,500
Glaser Family Charitable
Foundation
For students who combine
academic promise with
character and a
commitment to their
community. 80% of
scholarships will go to
Fannin County, TX
residents; the other 20%
is open to the nation.
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation
1200 Ranch Dr.
Bonham, TX 75418
903-583-4241
achamberlain@gcsi-llc.com
www.gfcf.org
09/25/2009
Must submit essay online at:
www.familytravelforum.com/share/scholarship
09/27/2009
To register, go to website at: www.collegetoolkit.com
09/30/2009
Amount: Not listed
Family Travel Forum Teen
Travel Writing Scholarship
Contest
Submit an essay of 600
words or less and write
about a trip you have
taken while you were
between the ages of 12 18.
Amount: $200 - $1,000
CollegeToolkit.com Contest
To enter, create a student
account at
CollegeToolkit.com., pick
at least 3 colleges you are
considering and rank them
in order of preference. 14
yrs or older. Winners will
be chosen in a random
drawing.
Amount: $1,000
Family Dollar Store - Make a
Powerful Difference - Essay
Contest
U.S. residents ages 15-18.
Essay topic: "How Can
Higher Education Make A
Powerful Difference In My
Life?"
You must visit a Family Dollar Store to find information about
scholarships. List of stores are
available by going to website at: http://familydollar.com
09/30/2009
For more information, see website at:
www.scholarshipexperts.com
09/30/2009
Amount: $2,500 $25,000
ScholarshipExperts.com Shout It Out Scholarship
13 yrs.or older. Legal
resident of U.S. Submit an
online short essay
response (250 words or
less) for the question: “If
you were given the
opportunity to say
anything to the
admissions staff at your
prospective college (or to
the faculty of your current
school), what one thing
would you ‘shout out’ to
make them remember
you?”
Amount: $1,000
ARTS (Art Recognition &
Talent Search) AWARDS
Open to high school
For more information and online application, go to web page at:
seniors and other students
www.artsawards.org (click on
ages 17 & 18 with a talent
"Students")
in dance, film & video,
classical or jazz music,
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA)
photography, theatre,
youngARTS program
visual arts, voice or
444 Brickell Avenue, P-14,
writing.
Miami, Florida 33131
info@nfaa.org
Amount: Up to $10,000
1-800-970-ARTS
10/01/2009
National Foundation for
Advancement in the Arts
(NFAA)
This program provides
recognition and awards to
young 17- and 18- year
old high school senior
artists in the performing,
literary and visual arts.
U.S citizen or permanent
resident. Must submit
audition/portfolio
materials to be considered
for an award. Registration
deadline is October 1,
2009.
For more information, see website at: www.nfaa.org (click on
"Students")
10/01/2009
NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest
11250 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
artcontest@nrahq.org
(703) 267-1595
www.nrahq.org (click on "Youth Programs")
10/01/2009
Contact your school's Science Department or access website at:
www.siemens-foundation.org
10/01/2009
Amount: $100 - $10,000
National Rifle Association
Youth Wildlife Art Contest
For grades 1 - 12. Entries
may portray any North
American game bird or
animal that may be legally
hunted or trapped.
Amount: $100 - $500
Siemens Math, Science and
Technology Competition
This competition rewards
individual students and
teams for developing and
demonstrating talent for
scientific research.
Amount: $1000 $100,000 for team and
individual
Wendy’s High School Heisman Eligibility for application is
Award
limited exclusively to men
and women entering their
senior year of high school
in the 2009-2010
academic year who have
at least a 3,0 grade
average and participate in
at least one of the 27
sports officially sanctioned
by the National Federation
of State High Schools.
Must have achieved
excellence in academics,
athletics, and
community/school
involvement. One male
and one female will be
chosen from each school.
Siemens Foundation
170 Wood Ave.
Iselin, NJ 08830
(877) 822-5233
E-mail: foundation@sc.siemens.org
Nominations are accepted online at:
www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com
10/01/2009
For more information, see website at: www.aesengineers.com
10/06/2009
Taiwanese Heritage Society of Houston
5885 Point West
Houston, Texas 77036
713-271-5885
www.houston-taiwanese.org
10/09/2009
The Women's Energy Network of Houston
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
1707 Post Oak Blvd, PMB #112
Houston, TX 77056
www.wenhouston.org
10/09/2009
10/10/2009
Amount: $1,000
Outstanding Students of America
3047 Sagefield Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 344-6322
Info@outstandingstudentsofamerica.com
www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com
Be a high school senior,
actively involved in high
The Freedom Forum
Attention: The Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and
10/15/2009
Amount: $2,000 $10,000 for national
winners.
AES Engineering Scholarship
Students must submit an
essay of no more than
1000 words in answer to
one of the two questions
listed on webpage.
Amount: $500
Taiwanese Heritage Society of
Houston
Resident of the Greater
Houston Metropolitan
Area. For high school
seniors of Taiwanese
decent.
Amount: $500
Women's Energy Network of
Houston
For female, graduating
high school seniors from
the Greater Houston area
with exemplary academic
records and demonstrated
leadership potential.
Amount: $1,000
Outstanding Students of
America
Al Neuharth Free Spirit
Journalism Scholarship
3.0 GPA or higher.
Community and school
activities will be
emphasized
school journalism and
demonstrate qualities of
"free spirit" in your
academic or personal life.
Amount: $1,000
Central Intelligence Agency
Undergraduate Scholar
Program
U.S. citizen, 1000 SAT/21
ACT, 3.0 GPA on a 4.0
scale, financial need,
major in science or
engineering, must work
for the CIA after
graduation
Conference Program
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202/292-6261
E-mail: freespirit@freedomforum.org
www.freedomforum.org/freespirit
Central Intelligence Agency
Office of Public Affairs
Washington, D.C. 20505
(703) 482-0623
www.cia.gov (click on "Careers" then "Student Opportunities")
10/15/2009
For more information, see website at: www.texasec.org/texascooppower
10/15/2009
For more information, see website at: www.facesofhunger.org
10/15/2009
National Dairy Herd Information Association, Inc.
PO Box 930399
Verona, WI 53593-0399
608-848-6455
www.dhia.org
10/15/2009
Amount: Up to $18,000 a
year for tuition, books and
fees.
Co-op Teens Power Texas
Scholarship
Create an original, short
video about saving
electricity.
Amount: $250 - $1,500
Faces of Hunger Film Contest
For young filmmakers, 25
years of age and under.
Submit short documentary
film which will visually
depict in their
communities the growing
epidemic of hunger in the
United States.
Amount: $1,500 - $5,000
National Dairy Herd
Information Association
For a family member or
employee of a herd on
DHI test or a family
member of an employee,
or employee of a DHI
affiliate.
Amount: Not listed
Texas School Health
Association - Bushan
Scholarship
Applicants must be able to For more information, see website at: www.txschoolhealth.org
present a health related
activity or program that
they have been involved
in with their school or
community. Grades K 12.
10/15/2009
Amount: $750
Texas United States Senate
Youth Program
The United States Senate
Youth Leadership Program
will choose two Texas
Students (junior or senior
are selected in the fall by
a committee of school
principals to reprent the
State of Texas at this
event. Contact the high
school principal and/or
student council advisor
and inform them that you
are interested in applying
Texas Education Agency
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: (512) 463-9073
www.tea.state.tx.us
10/15/2009
to the Texas US Senate
Youth Program.
Amount: Up to $5,000
National Coalition Against
Censorship Youth Free
Expression Network Film
Contest
Film your response in 4
minutes or less to the
question: "Free Speech in
School (Does it Exist?)"
Must be 19 yrs. of age or
younger.
National Coalition Against Censorship
275 7th Avenue, #1504
New York, NY 10001
tel: (212) 807 - 6222
General inquiries: ncac@ncac.org
http://ncac.org/home.cfm
10/23/2009
The Horatio Alger Association
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.684.9444
association@horatioalger.com
www.horatioalger.com
10/30/2009
For more information, see website at:
www.textbookx.com/scholarship
10/31/2009
Annie's Scholarship Applications
564 Gateway Drive
Napa, CA 94558
800-288-1089
www.annies.com/scholarshipapplication
10/31/2009
Amount: $250 - $1,000
Horatio Alger Association
Scholarship Program
U.S. citizen. High school
Senior. For students who
have overcome major
obstacles in their life,
have a commitment to use
their college degrees in
service to others and
demonstrate financial
need.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Akademos/TextbookX.com
Scholarship
Must be enrolled in a
college or university by
October 31, 2009. Essay
question: "Should there be
a death penalty? Defend
your position on practical,
philosophical or ethical
grounds"
Amount: $250 - $2,000
Annie's Sustainable
Agriculture Scholarship
Students must be studying
sustainable/organic
agriculture. Must begin
college in Fall of 2010.
Amount: Varies
Coca Cola Scholarship
High school Seniors.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Selection criteria includes
P.O. Box 442
character, personal merit,
Atlanta GA 30301-0442
ethnic and economic
1-800-306-2653
background and must
scholars@na.ko.com
pursue a degree from an
accredited university.
See your Counselor for application or apply online at: www.cocacolascholars.org
Amount: $10,000 $20,000
10/31/2009
Heart of America Christopher
Reeve Award
Presented each year to an To nominate a student for the Christopher Reeve Award, send an
extraordinary youth who
email to: colleen@heartofamerica.org.
has demonstrated
tremendous courage and
Heart of America Christopher Reeve Award
compassion in serving his
401 F Street NW, Suite 325
or her community.
Washington, DC 20001
Nominations will be
Tel: 202-347-6278
considered from
September through
October each year.
10/31/2009
Amount: $1,000
Chinese Professional
Scholarship - Houston
For high school seniors of
Chinese descent (at least
Chinese Professional Club
Scholarship Committee Chairman
11/01/2009
1/4) whose parent or legal
guardian resides in the
Greater Houston
Metropolitan area and will
begin college in the Fall of
2010
PO Box 645
Stafford, TX 77497-0645
http://cpchouston.net
Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
TCU Texas Youth
Entrepreneur of the Year
Awards Program
The award is open to any
high school student who
has started and managed
a business. These
scholarships may be used
to offset tuition at any
school of the student's
choice. If the student
attends TCU, the
scholarships will double.
TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Steve & Sarah Smith Entrepreneurs Hall
2805 West Lowden, Suite 309
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
Phone: 817-257-6544
s.doll@tcu.edu
www.tcuyeya.org (click on "Learn About the Awards")
11/01/2009
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
VFW Building
406 W. 34th St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 756-3390
info@vfw.org
www.vfw.org (click on "Programs")
or contact your school or local VFW Chapter
11/01/2009
Contact your school Principal or Guidance Counselor for
application or see webpage at:
http://spirit.prudential.com
11/02/2009
FIRE Headquarters:
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Inc.
601 Walnut Street, Suite 510
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-717-FIRE (3473)
fire@thefire.org
www.thefire.org
11/06/2009
Screening Committee
Sphinx Competition
400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2120
Detroit MI 48243
313-877-9100
info@sphinxmusic.org
www.sphinxmusic.org (click on "Programs")
11/11/2009
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
VFW Voice of Democracy
Contest
A national Audio essay
contest where participants
record their essays on an
announced patriotic
theme. Open to all
students grades 9 - 12.
Amount: Each state
winner wins an all
expense trip to
Washington, D.C. where
they will compete for a
$30,000 scholarship.
Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards
Award based on
community and volunteer
activities. Grades 5 - 12.
Amount: State winners $1,000, National winners $1,000 and an all expense
paid trip to Washington,
DC.
Foundation for Individual
Rights in Education (FIRE)
Freedom in Academia Essay
Contest
High school students from
across the U.S. are invited
to write an in-depth essay
explaining why free
speech and First
Amendment rights are
crucial to higher education
and how abuses of these
rights harm education.
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
Sphinx Competition for String The Sphinx Competition is
Players
held every year in Ann
Arbor and Detroit,
Michigan. The competition
is open to all Junior High,
High School and College
age Black and Latino
string players residing in
the U.S.
Amount: $2,000 -
$10,000
National Rifle Association Jeanne E. Bray Memorial
Scholarship
For dependent children of
any public law
enforcement officer killed
in the line of duty who
was a member of NRA at
time of death and
dependent children of any
current or retired law
enforcement officers who
are living and have
current NRA membership.
National Rifle Association
Jeanne E. Bray Memorial Scholarship
11250 Waples Mill Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-267-1131
selkin@nrahq.org
www.nrahq.org/law/lebenefits.asp
11/15/2009
Texas Music Educators Association
P.O. Box 140465
Austin, Texas 78714-0465
(888) 318-TMEA
www.tmea.org (click on "Site Map", then "Students")
11/15/2009
Women in Aviation, International
Morningstar Airport
3647 State Route 503 South
West Alexandria, OH 45381-9354
Phone 937-839-4647
www.wai.org
11/20/2009
Blinded Veterans Association
477 H Street, Northwest
Washington, DC 20001-2694
Phone: 202-371-8880
E-mail:bva@bva.org
www.bva.org
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America's Homecoming Queen Contest
NATIONAL OFFICE
6744 KIRBY TRACE COVE
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38119
Email: AHQ1181@AOL.COM
901-755-9144
www.americashomecomingqueen.com
Not Listed
Amount: Up to $2,000 per
year
Texas Music Educators
Association
For students who are
interested in becoming a
teacher with a
commitment to music
education.
Amount: $2,500
Women in Aviation,
International Scholarships
Must be member of
Women in Aviation,
International. Various
scholarships listed on
webpage - some are
available to high school
students.
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Blinded Veterans Association
- Kathern F. Gruber
Scholarship Program
For dependent children of
blinded U.S. Armed Forces
veterans. For more
information, contact the
Blinded Veterans
Association.
Amount: Up to $2,000
America's Homecoming
Queen Contest
To qualify, applicant must
be a high school
homecoming queen,
football or basketball and
have never participated in
America’s Homecoming
Queen Selection before.
Amount: Not listed
American Legion Samsung
Boys and Girls State
Scholarship
High school juniors who
For more information, see website at: www.legion.org
participate in and
complete either an
Deadline: Normally the application is submitted to program staff
American Legion Boys
upon arrival at your respective
State or American Legion
Boys/Girls State program.
Auxiliary Girls State
Program and be a direct
descendant or a legally
adopted child of a U.S.
wartime veteran who
served on active duty
during one or more of the
periods of war.
Not Listed
Amount: $1,000 $20,000
AmeriCorps Program
If you successfully
completed a term of
service with
AmeriCorps*VISTA in an
approved national service
position, you are eligible
to receive an AmeriCorps
Education Award to help
pay for college expenses.
Must be at least 17 yrs.
old and a citizen or
permanent resident.
For more information, see website at: www.americorps.org
Not Listed
1-800-942-2677
questions@americorps.org.
Amount: Up to $4,725 per
year.
Assistance League of Houston For special needs students
from The Briarwood
School, Spring Branch and
Houston Independent
School District to help
further their college or
special education goals.
Assistance League of Houston
1902 Commonwealth
Houston Texas, TX 77006-1836
Administrative Office: (713) 526-7983
www.assistanceleaguehou.org/scholarships.htm
Not Listed
Association of the Sons of Poland
333 Hackensack St.
Carlstadt, NJ 07072-1043
201-935-2807
sonsofpoland@yahoo.com
www.sonsofpoland.org (click on "About ASOP")
Not Listed
For more information, see website at: www.athleticaid.com
Not Listed
Fill out entry form at: www.barbizonscholarship.com
Not Listed
Amount: Varies
Association of the Sons of
Poland Scholarship
Must be a member of the
Association and be an
insured member for at
least two years and
display academic
achievement.
Amount: Not listed
Athletic Aid.com
A website for sports
scholarship information,
recruiting, eligibility and
more.
Amount: Varies
Barbizon Scholarship
Barbizon Modeling Schools
are giving an opportunity
to win a free 4-year
College Scholarship to the
school of the applicant's
choice. Fill out entry form
for chance to win.
One winner is randomly
chosen every 12 months.
Amount: Up to $100,000
Bureau of Indian Education
Grant Program
Must be a member of and The grant application is available with the education officer of the
at least 1/4 degree Indian
Tribe of your membership. For
blood of an American
more information, see website at: www.oiep.bia.edu (click on
Indian tribe. Must be
"FAQ's)
accepted into an
accredited college and
demonstrate financial aid.
Amount: Varies
Not Listed
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Foundation Scholarship
Program (BNSF Foundation).
Scholarships for high
school seniors who are
dependents of BNSF
employees.
For more information, see website at:
www.bnsffoundation.org/giving.html
Not Listed
Call Me MISTER
203 Holtzendorff
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634
MISTER@clemson.edu
Toll-free: 1-800-640-2657
www.callmemister.clemson.edu
Not Listed
Register online at: www.careersandcolleges.com
Not Listed
For more information, see website at: http://kjtnet.org (click on
"benefits") or contact KJT State
Office at 1-800-245-8182 or email: info@kjtnet.org
Not Listed
Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1500
Stuttgart, AR 72160
stuttgartchamber@centurytel.net
Phone: (870) 673-1602
www.stuttgartarkansas.org (click on "Duck Festival")
Not Listed
Contact your employer for more information.
Not Listed
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Call Me MISTER Program
The program provides
tuition assistance through
Loan Forgiveness
programs for admitted
students pursuing
approved programs of
study in teacher education
at participating colleges.
Amount: Tuition
assistance
Careers and Colleges
Scholarship Sweepstakes
Enter random drawing for
scholarship when you
register on the Careers
and Colleges website.
Contest starts in
September and ends in
May.
Amount: $10,000
Catholic Union of Texas - KJT
Scholarship
Must be KJT member.
Academic achievement
and extracurricular
activities considered.
Amount: Not listed
Chick and Sophie Major
Memorial Duck Calling
Contest
Students throughout the
United States have the
opportunity to compete for
a scholarship in the
World's Championship
Duck Calling Contest.
Qualifying contests
deadlines vary according
to State. Contest is in
November of each year.
Amount: $200 - $1,500
Chick-Fil-A Scholarship
Leadership scholarships
are available to students
who are currently
employed by a Chick-fil-A
restaurant. Check with
your employer for details.
See website at: www.eatmorechicken.com/scholar_info.html
Amount: $1,000
COSTEP.org Scholarship
Register on website to
enter random drawing for
scholarship.
Enter online at: www.costep.org
Not Listed
For more information, see website at:
www.volunteer.va.gov/StudentProgram.asp
Not Listed
Amount: $10,000
Department of Veteran Affairs
Student Volunteer Program
The James H. Parke
Memorial Youth
Scholarship Award
provides scholarship
opportunities to students
who volunteer at VA
medical centers.
Amount: Not listed
Federal Tax Benefits for
Education
Tax-Free Benefits Certain payments or
special programs'
distributions are free of
tax when used for
qualifying educational
expenses.
See Internal Revenue Service website at:
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=121452,00.html
Not Listed
Fleetwood Memorial Foundation
501 South Fielder Rd
Arlington, Texas 76013
(817) 261-8954
www.fleetwoodmemorial.org
Not Listed
Visit www.statevoucher.org for more information.
Not Listed
Amount: Varies
Fleetwood Memorial
Foundation
Educational funds for
college are available to
the dependents of Texas
Law Enforcement or Fire
Protection Personnel who
were killed in the
performance of their
duties.
Amount: Not listed
Foster Care Children
Scholarships
Foster care children may
be eligible for funding of
up to $5000 per year if
enrolled in college or a
vocational or technical
training program!
Amount: $5,000
Golden Corral Restaurants
Education Loan Program
For employees of the
Contact your local Golden Corral Restaurant for more
Golden Corral Restaurant.
information.
Loan will be reduced for
each month student works www.goldencorral.com (click on "Career Opportunities", then on
full time with Golden
"Restaurant Co-worker Opportunities")
Corral after completion of
degree.
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Amount: $500 - $2,000
Good Samaritan Foundation
Scholarships
The Good Samaritan
Foundation sponsors
scholarships for nursing
students at all levels. Must
be a Texas resident.
Good Samaritan Foundation
5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 610
Houston, Texas 77005
713.529.4646 - Phone
www.gsftx.org
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For more information, see website at:
www.guidepostsmag.com/writers-guidelines
Not Listed
Amount: Varies
Guidepost Magazine Narrative
Stories
Story may be the writer's
own or one written in the
first person for someone
else.
Amount: $25 - $500
Harvard College Tuition
Reduction
A major new initiative
For more information, see website at: http://fao.fas.harvard.edu
designed to encourage
talented students from
Harvard College Financial Aid Office
families of low and
86 Brattle Street
moderate income to
Cambridge, MA 02138
attend Harvard College.
Telephone: 617-495-1581
Families with incomes of
less than $60,000 will no
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longer be expected to
contribute to the cost of
attending Harvard for their
children. In addition,
Harvard will reduce the
contributions expected of
families with incomes of
$180,000 or less.
Amount: Tuition reduction
Houston Community College
Opportunity 14 Scholarship
The Opportunity 14
Scholarship helps students
in the gap—those who
qualify for some financial
aid, but not enough to pay
for their education. Must
enroll in HCC in at least 12
credit hours.
For more information, see website at: www.opportunity14.org
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For more information, see website at:
http://crawldog.com/hisdpta/
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Imagine America Foundation
1101 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Suite 901
Washington, DC 20036
202.336.6800
scholarships@imagine-america.org
www.imagine-america.org
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Iris-Samuel Rothman Scholarship
P.O. Box 620643
Newton, MA 02462
617-686-3556
mrothman77@aol.com
www.iris-samuelrothmanscholarship.org
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Amount: Up to $1,500 per
year
Houston ISD Council of PTAs
Scholarship
Available to graduating
high school seniors
attending a Houston ISD
School that is a member
of the Houston ISD
Council of PTAs. Overall
GPA between 2.5 and 3.5,
demonstrate financial
need and plan to attend a
college/university during
the fall after graduation to
be eligible for this award.
ACT/SAT scores will also
be considered. No
deadline is listed, but will
be after Spring Break
2008.
Amount: Not listed
Imagine America Foundation
Every high school in the
United States and Puerto
Rico can select up to three
graduating seniors to
receive a "Imagine
America" scholarship.
Students must meet the
standard admissions
requirements of the more
than 400 participating
career colleges. High
school Seniors can start
applying on January 1 of
the current school year.
Amount: $1,000
Iris-Samuel Rothman
Scholarship
Open to college bound
High School Seniors,
undergraduate, graduate
and post-graduate male
students who have lost
their mother and have
either lost their father or
does not have a father
available to him.
Amount: $1,000 $10,000
Mattera National Scholarship
Fund for Migrant Children
The purpose of the Gloria
and Joseph Mattera
National Scholarship Fund
for Migrant Children is to
assist financially those
migrant youth who have
the potential and the
desire to further their
education to achieve their
personal and career goals.
Other scholarships are
available on website.
Gloria and Joseph Mattera National
Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children
BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center
27 Lackawanna Avenue
Mt. Morris, New York 14510
(585) 658-7960
Toll Free: (800) 245-5681
www.migrant.net
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Miss Cheerleader of America
Lucy Wiesend, Program Director and Co-Founder
Box 667, Taylor, MI 48180
734-946-1200
misscheerleaderofamerica@yahoo.com
www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com
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Miss Southeast Texas Organization
P. O. Box 22661
Houston, TX 77227
Phone: 832.723.3039
E-mail: misssetexas@yahoo.com
www.misssetexas.org
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For more information, see website at:
www.nationalmerit.org/nasp.php
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For more information, see website at:
www.nabf.com/membership/scholarships.htm
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Amount: $150 - $500
Miss Cheerleader of America
Scholarship Program
Miss Cheerleader of
America is a Tuition
Scholarship Program for
female High School
Cheerleaders which is
made available to them
for use at a Private High
School or at a Private or
Public College, University
or Trade School. No
deadlines are listed, but
competitions usually begin
in Fall of each year.
Amount: Varies
Miss Southeast Texas
Scholarship Pageant
Miss Southeast Texas
Scholarship Pageant is
now accepting applications
for the next upcoming
pageant to be held on
January 10, 2009. Contact
pageant organizers for
deadline.
Amount: Up to $5,000
National Achievement
Scholarship Program
Black students may enter
both the National
Achievement Program and
the National Merit®
Program by taking the
Preliminary SAT/National
Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test
(PSAT/NMSQT®) and
meeting other published
requirements for
participation.
Amount: $2,500
National Amateur Baseball
Federation Scholarship
Must have been a
participant in a NABF
Franchised League. Must
show proof of acceptance
in a college or university.
Amount: Not listed
National Catholic Society of
Foresters Scholarship
Must be a member of the
National Catholic Society
of Foresters and has held
an insurance policy for at
least 2 years.
National Catholic Society of Foresters
320 S. School St.
Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056
1-800-344-6273
http://www.ncsf.com/scholarships.html
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Submit entry online only at: www.nextstepmagazine.com (click
on "Contests")
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For more information, see website at: www.hpu.edu (click on
"High School Student")
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Special Operations Warrior Foundation
P.O. Box 13483
Tampa, FL 33681-3483
(877) 337-7693
warrior@specialops.org
www.specialops.org
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For more information, see website at: www.twfound.org
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Access website: http://www.statefarm.com/about/about.asp
Not Listed
To learn more, contact the financial aid office at the college
where you will be enrolled in the
Fall or go to website at: http://studentaid.ed.gov
Not Listed
Amount: $4,000
Next Step Magazine Shout
Out Writing Contest
A first person account
from teenagers on
subjects like peer
pressure, politics, friends,
world events, culture,
dating or other relevant
topics.
Amount: $100
Scholarships for U.S.
Mainland High School Seniors
- Hawaii Pacific University
This program offers 20%
tuition waiver
scholarships, which are
awarded to incoming
freshmen, graduates of
high schools in the
mainland U.S.A. Must
attend Hawaii Pacific
University.
Amount: Reduced tuition
Special Operations Warrior
Foundation
Available to students who
have lost a parent
involved in military special
operations.
Amount: Not listed
Start Something Program Tiger Woods Foundation
Scholarship
For students 8 - 17. The
program is designed to
foster specific ideals, such
as leadership and
community stewardship,
in addition to encouraging
you to pursue your
dreams. After completion
of the program,
application may be made
for a scholarship.
Amount: $100 - $5,000
State Farm Companies
Foundation
Various scholarships for
high school,
undergraduate and
graduate students. Check
website for other grants
and awards.
Amount: Varies
TEACH GRANT PROGRAM
The Teacher Education
Assistance for College and
Higher Education (TEACH)
Grant Program that
provides grants to
students who intend to
teach in a public or private
elementary or secondary
school that serves
students from low-income
families.
Amount: Up to $4,000
Terry Foundation Scholarship
Candidates for the Terry
Foundation Scholarship
are selected each spring
from Texas high school
seniors who have been
admitted to the
universities affiliated with
the Foundation: The
University of Texas, Texas
A&M University, The
University of Houston, The
University of Texas at
Dallas and Texas State
University-San Marcos.
Applications for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are available
only from the Offices of Financial
Aid at the participating universities.
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THE TERRY FOUNDATION
3104 Edloe, Suite 205
Houston, TX 77027
713-552-0002
1-800-941-1911
beth.freeman@terryfoundation.org
www.terryfoundation.org
Amount: Varies
Texas Electric Cooperatives
Inc. Scholarships
Various scholarships for
rural students in Texas.
Check website to see if
your local electric co-op
offers scholarships.
Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc.
1122 Colorado St. 24th Floor
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 454-0311
www.texas-ec.org (click on "Member Websites")
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Texas Mutual Insurance Company
6210 East Highway 290
Austin, Texas 78723-1098
1-800-859-5995
information@texasmutual.com
www.texasmutual.com (click on "Injured Workers")
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Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association
P.O. Box 2290
San Angelo, TX 76902
325-655-7388.
tsgra@wcc.net
www.tsgra.com (click on "TSGRA Memorial) Funds")
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Contact your public college financial aid office
or:
www.collegefortexans.com/paying/finaidtypes.cfm
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Enter online at: www.thepoemplace.com
Not Listed
Amount: Varies
Texas Mutual Insurance
Company Scholarship
For surviving spouses and
children of employees who
died as a result of a
compensable injury or
illness while covered by a
Texas Mutual Insurance
Company policy.
Amount: Up to $4,000
Texas Sheep and Goat
Raiser's Association
For graduating seniors in
the sheep and goat raising
area who major in some
form of agricultural
studies.
Amount: Not listed
Texas Tuition Exemptions
Tuition and/or fee
exemption for students
who will attend a public
institution in the state of
Texas. Categories include
exemptions for blind and
deaf students, children of
disabled firefighters and
peace officers, students
who are dependents of
POW/MIA'S and students
who are in foster care.
Amount: Tuition and/or
fee exemptions
The Poem Place Amateur
Poetry Contest
Submit an original poem
today - 20 lines or less.
This contest is open to all
poets whether published
or not, and regardless of
experience.
Amount: Up to $10,000
cash
Toyota Community Scholars
Program
Each school can nominate
one member of the senior
class. Schools with more
than 600 seniors may
nominate two. Award
based on academic
credentials, leadership
qualities and community
service.
Contact your school principal or guidance counselor.
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Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 6730
Princeton, NJ 08541
(609) 771-7878
www.toyota.com/about/community/education/index.html
Amount: $10,000 $20,000
United Parcel Service Earn
and Learn Program
Tuition assistance and
student loans. Must be
employed by UPS. Loans
will be forgiven if
employment with UPS
continues.
For more information: https://ups.managehr.com
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For more information, go to website at:
www.community.ups.com/education/index.html
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Nominate online at: www.usaa-academy.com/scholarships.asp
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Amount: Up to $20,000
United Parcel Service
Scholarships
Education programs for
dependents of employees
of United Parcel Service
(UPS).
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
United States Achievement
Academy Scholarship
Student must be
nominated by an educator
to have their name
included in yearbook and
have opportunity to be
selected for scholarship.
Student is under no
financial obligation to be
considered for awards.
Amount: $10,000
United States Department of
Veterans Affairs Survivors'
and Dependents' Educational
Assistance Program
Provides education and For more information, see website at: www.gibill.va.gov (click on
training opportunities to
"Benefits" then "Education")
eligible dependents of
veterans who are
permanently and totally
disabled due to a servicerelated condition, or who
died while on active duty
or as a result of a service
related condition.
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Amount: Not listed
UPROMISE- An alternative to
scholarships
Upromise is a one-stop
college service provider
that helps families earn,
save and pay for higher
education.
Amount: Varies
For more information, see website at: www.upromise.com
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Working Ranch Cowboys
Foundation
Must be the son, daughter
or spouse of a working
ranch cowboy. 3.0 GPA.
Contact WRCA office for
Scholarship Application
and more information.
Working Ranch Cowboys Association
P. O. Box 7765
Amarillo, TX 79114
806-374-9722
wrca@arn.net
http://www.wrca.org/pages/Scholarships.php
Not Listed
Amount: $500 - $2,500
ACE Mentoring Program
(Architecture, Construction,
or Engineering)
ACE Mentor Program
To see if your State or region participates in the program, check
serves high school youth
website at: www.acementor.org
who are exploring careers
in Architecture,
ACE Mentor Program of America
Construction, or
400 Main Street, Suite 711
Engineering. Students who
Stamford, CT 06901
successfully participate in
(p) 203.323.0020
the program are given the
opportunity to compete for
scholarships. Grades 9-12.
Varies
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
Achieve Your Scholarship.com
Register online to enter
random drawing for
scholarship.
Enter online at: www.achieveyourscholarship.com
Varies
For more information, see website at:
http://www.admissionfacts.com
Varies
Amount: $1,500
AdmissionFacts Scholarships
Various scholarships listed
on Admissions Facts
website.
Amount: $750 - $10,000
AFL-CIO Scholarships
Various scholarships
Check web site for more information: www.unionplus.org (click
offered to members and
on "Education Services).
dependents of members of
AFL-CIO. Scholarships
offered through specific
unions and states.
Varies
Amount: Varies
America's Junior Miss
Scholarship Program
Contestants in contest are Application deadline varies with State. For more information, see
judged on scholastic
website at: www.ajm.org
ability, interviews, talent,
fitness and poise.
Scholarships are available
at local, state and national
levels.
Varies
Amount: Varies
American Indian College Fund
Scholarship and financial
aid information for Native
American students offered
through the American
Indian College Fund.
For more information, see webpage at: www.collegefund.org
Varies
Enter online at: www.americanlibertyscholarship.com
Varies
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
American Liberty Scholarship
Register on website to
compete for monthly
scholarships.
Amount: $50 gift
certificate - $5,000
scholarship
American Sheep Industry
Make It Yourself with Wool
Contest
American Welding Society
Scholarships
Create garment using
For additional information, send questions and a self-addressed,
wool or wool-blend fabric.
stamped envelope to: "National Make
Ages 12 - 25. Deadlines
It Yourself With Wool Competition"
vary with state, but most
Marie Lehfeldt
are in Fall of each year.
Box 175
Lavina, MT 59046
Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
406-636-2731
levi@midrivers.com
www.sheepusa.org
Varies
Scholarships listed on the
American Welding Society
website. For students
interested in a career in
the welding industry.
See American Welding Society website at:
www.aws.org/w/s/foundation.
Varies
Register online at: www.anycollege.com
Varies
For more information, see website at: www.aaiusa.org (click on
"AAI Foundation")
Varies
See website at: www.xensei.com/users/adl/
Varies
Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation
P.O. Box 4305
Troy, MI 48099
(877) 393-AWAF (2923)
www.automotivewomensalliance.com
Varies
The Bonner Foundation
10 Mercer Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-6663
Varies
Amount: Varies
AnyCollege.Com Scholarship
Random drawing on
AnyCollege.Com college
search page. Scholarships
are awarded quarterly.
Deadlines vary.
Amount: $2,000
Arab American Institute
Awards
Scholarships listed on the
Arab American Institute
website. For students of
Arab descent.
Amount: Varies
Art Contests
This is a website that
includes competitions and
contests for artists of all
ages. The site may include
information about writing
& photo contests, design &
architecture competitions,
auditions, casting calls
and scholarship
competitions.
Amount: Varies
Automotive Women's Alliance
Foundation Scholarship
Available to women who
are pursuing education in
business, design,
engineering or related
fields with a focus on the
automotive industry. Must
be high school Senior.
Scholarships are given in
January, March, June,
September and December.
Amount: $2,500
Bonner Scholars Program
Applicants must be willing
to serve an average of ten
hours a week at a
community service site
during the school year. If
you are interested in
applying to become a
Bonner Scholar, review
the list of 74 colleges and
universities throughout
the United States
participating in the Bonner
Scholars Program.
info@bonner.org
www.bonner.org
Amount: Varies
Bound Tree Medical Legacy
Scholarship Program
Applicants must be the
son or daughter of a
career or volunteer
Emergency Medical
Technician
(EMT), Paramedic, or
Firefighter (active, retired
or deceased) who is
interested in a career in
Emergency Medical
Services (EMS).
Bound Tree Medical
P.O. Box 8023
Dublin, OH 43016-2023
800-533-0523, ext. 5233
scholarship@boundtree.com
http://www.boundtree.com/training/scholarships
Varies
BrainstormUSA
8800 Roswell Rd. Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30350
1-800-595-5561
info@brainstormusa.com
www.brainstormusa.com
Varies
For more information, see website at: www.brickfish.com (click
on "All Campaigns")
Varies
Scholarship and financial For more information, see website at: www.ble.org (Look under
aid opportunities available
the "Communications" heading)
to the children of BLET
members.
Varies
Amount: Up to $500 fees
paid
BrainstormUSA Dare to
Dream...Expect to Succeed
Scholarship
Participating students
describe a personal dream
and how they hope to
attain it. To be eligible for
a prize, all participants
must submit a child entry
and a parent entry.
Scholarships are awarded
every quarter of the year.
Amount: Computer
Brickfish Scholarships
Various scholarship
contests listed on the
Brickfish website.
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers and Trainmen
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Cancer Survivors Scholarships
- Ped-Onc Resource Center,
Scholarships for students
who have been survivors
of cancer.
For more information, see website at: www.acor.org/pedonc/scholarships
Varies
For more information, see website at:
www.cappex.com/scholarships
Varies
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Cappex Scholarships
Fill out a Cappex profile to
be eligible to apply for
several different
scholarships. Scholarships
will be given to students
with well rounded profiles.
Amount: Varies
CarDonors.com Scholarship
3.0 GPA. Academic
achievement and
community service. The
deadlines for scholarships
are: May 31, August 31,
December 31 and March
15th.
Apply online at: www.cardonors.com
Varies
All applications will be submitted
online at:
www.careerfitter.com
Varies
Center for Scholarship Administration, Inc.
PO Box 1465
Taylors, SC 29687-0031
(864) 268-3363
cfsainc@bellsouth.net
www.scholarshipprograms.org
Varies
For more information, see website at: www.chigems.com
Varies
For more information, see website at:
http://www.cityyear.org/corpsexperience.aspx
Varies
For more information, go to website at:
www.cgmahq.org (click on "Assistance", then "Education")
Varies
Amount: $500
Careerfitter Scholarship
For qualified students who
are enrolled or planning to
participate in a college,
university or graduate
school program. United
States citizen or
permanent resident with a
minimum 2.5 Grade Point
Average. Essay required.
Amount: $500
Center for Scholarship
Administration
Various scholarships
handled by the Center for
Scholarship
Administration.
Amount: Varies
ChiGems Art & Poetry
Scholarship
Submit original artwork
with essay. For grades 9 12. 2.0 GPA.
Amount: $250
City Year Volunteer Program
In return for serving 10
months of community
service and professional
development, City Year
members earn a weekly
stipend, health insurance
and an education award to
be used for college. Be
between the ages of 17
and 24. The City Year
program is available in 17
cities in the U.S.
Amount: $4,725
Coast Guard Mutual
Assistance
Financial aid programs for
family members of active,
retired, civilian
employees, reserve and
auxiliary members of the
U.S. Coast Guard.
Amount: Varies
College Assistance Migrant
Program (CAMP)
Migrant or Seasonal farm
workers and/or their
families working in
agricultural activities.
Attend a CAMP campus.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Headquarters
4200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 610
Arlington, VA 22203-1804
ARL-DG-CGMA@uscg.mil
Toll-free 1 (800) 881-2462
College Assistance Migrant Program
Alumni Association
1725 NE Upper Drive
Pullman, WA 99163
208-305-1814
www.migrantstudents.org
Varies
Amount: Varies
College for Texans
Information every Texan For more information, see website at: www.collegefortexans.com
needs to know about
preparing for, applying for
Varies
and paying for college or
technical school.
Amount: Varies
College Insider Resources
Academic Scholarship
Program
No essay or testing.
Minimum 2.0 GPA
required. Grades 9-12. Fill
out online form.
Apply online at: www.ezcir.com
Varies
For more information, see webpage at:
http://www.collegeinsider.tv
Varies
For more information, see website at: www.collegeprowler.com
Varies
Register at: www.collegeanswer.com
Varies
Register online at: www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
Varies
Register online at: www.collegeview.com
Varies
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 290361
Davie Fl, 33329-0361
www.cksf.org
Varies
Call or e-mail the CFT Grants Department for the appropriate
application(s) and application
deadlines.
Varies
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
College Insider TV
Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded
monthly! 2.0 GPA.
Amount: $500
College Prowler Essay
Scholarship
Submit your college
application essay to
compete for monthly
scholarships.
Amount: $1,000
Collegeanswer.com Contest
Register on
Collegeanswer.com
website to qualify for
monthly, randomly chosen
scholarship.
Amount: $1,000
CollegeNet.com Scholarships
Register on website and
create a profile to win
votes for scholarship.
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
CollegeView Scholarship
Fill out the online form to
receive college information
and to register to win
scholarship.
Amount: Up to $20,000
Common Knowledge
Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships based on well
rounded practical
knowledge. Check website
for current competitions
and more information.
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Communities Foundation of
Texas
To apply for a scholarship,
review scholarship
opportunities available
through Communities
Foundation of Texas to
determine the ones for
which you may qualify.
Academic records,
statements of need,
recommendations, and
personal essays may be
required.
Communities Foundation of Texas
5500 Caruth Haven Lane
Dallas, Texas 75225-8146
214-750-4222
info@cftexas.org
www.cftexas.org (click on "Grants")
Amount: Varies
Community Foundations
A list of community
Check website to see foundation in your community:
Varies
foundations in the United
States. Scholarships for
high school students are
available from some local
foundations.
www.communityfoundations.net/index.html
Amount: Varies
Community Foundations in
the United States
A listing of community
foundations in the United
States. Scholarships for
high school students are
available from some local
foundations.
For more information, see website at: www.tgci.com (click on
"Funding Sources")
Varies
Poets Contest - Grades K-12
Creative Communication
1488 N 200 W
Logan UT 84341
(435) 713 - 4411
editor@poeticpower.com
www.poeticpower.com
Varies
Send essay to:
Essay Contest
1488 N 200 W
Logan UT 84341 or submit online at:
http://www.studentessaycontest.com/
usaESSAYentryform.htm
Varies
Enter online at: www.thecutekid.com
Varies
Apply online at:
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com
Varies
Office of Committees, NSDAR
Scholarships
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
(202) 628-1776
www.dar.org
Varies
For more information: access website at www.dodea.edu (click
on "Students & Alumni")
Varies
Amount: Varies
Creative Communication
-Young Poets Contest
The purpose of this
contest is to recognize
young writers of poetry.
Must submit an original
poem of not more that 21
lines. Contest is held three
times a year. Deadlines
are in August, December
and April.
Amount: $50 savings
bond
Creative Communication
Essay Contest
Write essay on a topic that
you feel is important to
you. Grades 4 - 12.
Contest deadlines are
October, February and
July.
Amount: $50 savings
bond
Cute Kid of the Year Contest
Submit baby photo for
monthly chance to win
scholarship.
Amount: Up to $25,000
Dale E. Fridell Memorial
Scholarship
For high school seniors not
already receiving or been
awarded a full-tuition
scholarship or waiver from
another source. Contest is
offered four times
annually. Essay required.
Amount: $1,000
Daughters of The American
Revolution National Society
Scholarships
Scholarships sponsored by
the Daughters of the
American Revolution.
Other scholarships
available through state
and local chapters.
Amount: Varies
Department of Defense
Scholarships for Military
Various scholarships for
children of active, retired
Children
or reserve military
personnel. Various
deadlines, some as early
as February 15th.
Amount: Varies
DisabilityInfo.gov
An online resource for
people with disabilities.
Website includes
information on financial
aid and scholarships.
For more information, see website at: www.disability.gov (click
on "Education")
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Do A Good Deed Contest Headquarters
P.O. Box 251300
Glendale, CA 91225
DoAGoodDeed@DoctorRelation.com
www.doctorrelation.com
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For more information, see website at: www.essaycontests.com
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Executive Women International
515 South 700 East Suite 2A
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
801.355.2800
ewi@ewiconnect.com
www.executivewomen.org
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Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Do A Good Deed Contest
Simply do a good deed.
Anything goes, a small
action or being involved in
a big project. Prizes are
awarded by doctors based
on the positive results
affecting you and the
people around you.
Amount: Computer
EssayContests.com
A listing of currently
running essay contests
that award money and
other prizes to winners.
Some contests require an
entry fee. These
contests are not
scholarships!
Amount: Varies
Executive Women
International Scholarship
Program
For high school Juniors. male or female. Only one
student per school is
eligible. Scholarship based
on academic achievement
and community and school
involvement. Deadlines
vary with each local
chapter.
Amount: $2,000 $10,000
Federal Aviation
Administration Scholarships
Various scholarships listed
For more information, see website at:
on website for students
www.faa.gov/education/student_resources/scholarships_grants
interested in aviation
training.
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Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Apply On line using the
free application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA).
Visit the website at: www.FAFSA.ED.GOV.
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For more information, see website at: www.fondofuturo.com
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Amount: Varies
Fondo Futuro Scholarship
Available to Hispanic high
school, undergraduate and
graduate students.
Amount: $1,000
FreeCollegeScholarships.net
Register on website to
enter random drawing for
scholarship.
Register online at: www.freecollegescholarships.net
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Amount: $10,000
Freelance Writing Contests
These are not
For more information, see website at: www.freelancewriting.com
scholarships, but the
website offers cash prizes
for winners in several
different writing
categories.
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Amount: Varies with
contest
FreeMilitaryScholarships.com
Must be 18 yrs. or older.
Register on website to
enter random drawing for
scholarships.
Register at: www.freemilitaryscholarships.com
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Enter online at: www.freescholarshipguide.com
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Amount: $10,000
FreeScholarshipGuide SemiAnnual Scholarship Contest
Potential winners will be
selected at random from
among all eligible entries
received. Drawings will be
held twice a year.
info@freescholarshipguide.com
1-866-657-3912
Amount: $10,000
FreshBrain Scholarships
Scholarships for students
interested in the
technology field will be
offered at various times
on the FreshBrain website.
Check for scholarships at:
http://www.freshbrain.org/scholarships
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For more information, see website at: www.girlswritenow.org
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Register online at: www.gocollege.com
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For more information, see website at: www.gcsaa.org (click on
"Students")
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For more information, see website at: www.guaranteedscholarships.com
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Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Girls Write Now Contests
Girls Write Now webpage
includes a list of contests
and scholarships that are
aimed specifically at
TEENS with topics ranging
from poetry to social
justice.
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
GoCollege.Com Lucky Draw
Scholarships
Register online for
monthly drawings for
scholarships sponsored by
GoCollege.com
Amount: $250
Golf Course Superintendents
Association of America
(GCSAA)
Scholarships offered
through the Golf Course
Superintendents
Association of America.
For students pursuing
careers in the golf course
industry
Amount: Varies
Guaranteed Scholarships
This is a web site for
scholarships that require
no interview, essay,
portfolio, audition,
competition or other
"secondary" requirement.
Just meet the criteria
listed, adhere to the
application deadlines set
by the individual colleges
and universities, gain
admission, enroll, and
receive your scholarship
or scholarships. Students
should contact individual
colleges for more
information.
Amount: Varies
High School Journalism
Scholarships
Various scholarships for
students interested in
majoring in journalism.
Scholarships are listed by
State and ethnicity.
For more information go to web page at:
http://highschooljournalism.org (click on "About Us", then
"Students")
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Scholarship Committee
IDDBA
P.O. Box 5528
Madison, WI 53705-0528
608-310-5000
iddba@iddba.org
www.iddba.org
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Cutest Pet Contest
c/o International Pet Owners Club
P.O. Box 4470
Olathe, KS 66063
Phone: 1-913-782-3272
www.cutestpetcontest.com
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Amount: Varies
International Dairy-Deli
Bakery Association
Must be current full or
part-time employee of a
supermarket dairy, deli or
bakery department or an
employee for a company
which services those
departments. College
major must be in a foodrelated field. Must have
2.5 GPA. Scholarship is
offered four times per
year.
Amount: $250 - $1,000
International Pet Owners
Club - Cutest Pet Contest
Pet Photo Contest - All
breeds considered.
Membership in club in not
necessary to participate or
win. This is not a
scholarship! It is a photo
contest open to all. One
entry may be submitted
every six months.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration
Contest - National Society of
the Sons of the American
Revolution
Junior Science and
Humanities Symposium
For U.S. residents.
Applicants must compete in local or state chapter contests. Check
Sophomores, juniors or
web site for State Chapters and
seniors in a public or
rules of contest.
parochial school. Oration
must be between 5-6
Chairman of the Rumbaugh Oration Contest
minutes and topic must
NSSAR Headquarters
address the Revolutionary
1000 South Fourth Street
War or a personality
Louisville, KY 40203-3208
showing the relationship it
(502) 589-1776
bears to America today.
contest@sar.org
www.sar.org
Amount: $200 - $3000
JSHS invites high school
students to conduct an
original investigation in
JHSH
24 Warren St.
Concord, NH
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sciences, engineering or
mathematics and to
participate in regional and
state symposiums.
Deadlines vary with
region, but all must be
completed by early April.
603-228-4520
cousens@jshs.org
www.jshs.org
Amount: $2,000 $16,000
Key Club International
Scholarship
Must be a graduating Key
Club member. 3.0 GPA.
Deadlines vary with state.
For more information, go to website at: www.keyclub.org (click
on "Contests and Awards")
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The purpose of Kids'
To see if your state participates in the Kids' Chance program, go
Chance, Inc. is to provide
to website at: www.kidschance.org
financial scholarships for
children of permanently or
catastrophically injured or
deceased workers to
complete their education.
Deadlines vary with state.
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Amount: Varies
Kids Chance Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Korean American Scholarship
Foundation
For students of Korean Each applicant must submit an application to the respective KASF
descent. Scholarship
region that is designated by the
based on academic
state where school is located. Check out web site for more
achievement, school
information at : www.kasf.org
activities and community
activities. Deadlines vary
with region in which high
school is located, however
most deadlines are in the
Spring.
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Amount: Varies
LA Kelley Communications
Hemophilia Scholarships
This website list
scholarships for students
or family members of
students who have been
diagnosed with
hemophilia.
For more information, see website at: www.kelleycom.com
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Check with local VFW chapter for more information or :
National Headquarters
Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars
406 W. 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
Telephone: 816-561-8655
info@ladiesauxvfw.com
www.ladiesauxvfw.com
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To access scholarship list, go to website at:
www.latinocollegedollars.org
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Amount: Varies
Ladies Auxiliary VFW
Scholarships
Various scholarships
sponsored by the Ladies
Auxiliary to the Veteran's
of Foreign Wars.
Requirements vary with
scholarship. Some
deadlines as early as
January.
Amount: $1,000 $10,000
Latino College Dollars Scholarships for Latino
Students
Various scholarships for
Latino high school and
college students.
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Learning for Life Scholarships Some scholarships require For more information about the Learning for Life program and to
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applicant to be a member
of the Learning for Life
Program. Various
scholarships available.
Deadlines are usually in
the Spring of the year.
Amount: $500 - $2,000
Lint Center for National
Security Studies
For students who are
interested in the study of
counter intelligence and
national security issues.
find local chapters, visit website
at: www.learning-for-life.org/exploring/index.html
Learning for Life National Office
1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
972-580-2433
For more information, see website at: www.lintcenter.org
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For more information, see website at:
www.littleafrica.com/scholarship
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For more information, see website at:
www.manuscriptediting.com/contests.htm
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Apply online at: www.straightforwardmedia.com
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For more information, see website at:
http://microessayscholarships.com
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For more information, see website: http://www.military.com
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If you are interested in receiving more information about
becoming a contestant in the Miss
America's Outstanding Teen, see website at: www.maoteen.org
and navigate to the state you are
interested in competing in.
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Amount: Varies with
scholarship
LittleAfrica.com
This website features a list
of African American
Scholarships and
Internship Opportunities.
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Manuscript Editing
Creative writing contests
for people of all ages.
Amount: Varies with
contest
Mesothelioma Memorial
Scholarships
Mesothelioma Memorial
Scholarships are offered
four times per year to
honor the thousands of
people who have died
from mesothelioma due to
exposure to asbestos, as
well as the thousands of
patients who are newly
diagnosed with the
disease ever year.
Amount: $500
Micro Essay Scholarship
For anyone planning to
enroll in a school of higher
education. To enter, tell
how this scholarship would
benefit your education in
2-3 sentences (320
characters). Scholarship is
given quarterly.
Amount: $1,000
Military.com Scholarships
Scholarships for
dependants of active,
retired, or deceased
members of military.
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Miss America's Outstanding
Teen Competition
Be a young lady between
the ages of 13 and 17. Be
a United States citizen.
Deadlines vary with state.
Amount: Varies
Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc.
PO Box 809
Windermere, FL 34786
Email: info@MAOTeen.org
Miss American Coed Pageants
For girls ages 3 -21.
Scholarships offered for
winners of state and
national competitions. See
website for information
concerning State and
National competitions.
American Coed Pageants, Inc.
4120 Piedmont Road
Pensacola, FL 32503
nationals@gocoed.com
www.gocoed.com/main1.shtml
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For more information, go to website at:
http://menc.org/gp/scholarship-resources-for-music-students
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For more information, go to website at: www.hemophilia.org
(click on "About NHF")
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Live Poets Society of NJ
P O Box 8841
Turnersville NJ 08012
LPSNJ@comcast.net
www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
1-877-HSF-INFO (1-877-473-4636)
Applications available online at:www.hsf.net
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Amount: Varies
National Association for Music
Education
Scholarship resources for
students interested in
music education or music
performance.
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
National Hemophilia
Foundation
This website list
scholarships for students
diagnosed with hemophilia
or other bleeding
disorders.
Amount: Varies
National High School Poetry
Contest
Open to all U.S. high
school students. Submit a
poem of not more than
twenty lines that is
unpublished and is solely
your own work.
Submissions will be
accepted continuously
through March 31.
Amount: $150 - $1,000
National Hispanic Fund
Scholarships
Various scholarships
available for students of
Hispanic heritage. Must be
U.S. citizen or permanent
resident.
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
National History Day Contest
Show your creativity by Contact your State Coordinator at: http://nationalhistoryday.org
making history come alive
in an exhibit,
documentary, paper, or
performance. Contests
held in Spring of each
year. Deadlines vary with
State - many by March 1.
Grades 6-12.
Amount: $250 - $1,000
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National League of American
Penwomen
Contests in Art, Music,
Poetry and Writing listed
on the National League of
American Penwomen
website.
Amount: Varies with
contest
National Society of High
School Scholars
Must be a member of
NSHSS. There are five
scholarships offered with
requirements varying for
each scholarship. Some
deadlines are as early as
November 30.
NLAPW
National Headquarters
Pen Arts Building
1300 Seventeenth Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-1973
Phone: 202-785-1997
www.americanpenwomen.org/contests.html
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To join NSHSS and see more information about the scholarships,
go to website at: www.nshss.org
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The National Society of the
Sons of the American Revolution
1000 S. 4th Street
Louisville KY 40203
502-589-1776
www.sar.org (click on "Education/Youth")
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Chairman, NSSAR Knight Essay Contest
1000 South Fourth Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
502-589-1776
www.sar.org (click on Education/Youth")
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See website at: www.nationalteen.com for State deadlines and
application.
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Amount: $250 - $5,000
National Society of the Sons
of the American Revolution
Various contests
sponsored by the NSSAR,
including the Eagle Scout
Contest and Joseph
Rumbaugh Oration
Contest.
Amount: Varies
National Society of the Sons
of the American Revolution Knight Essay Contest
All high school
sophomores, juniors and
seniors who are United
States citizens or legal
residents. Must be entered
through a local NSSAR
Chapter. 800- to 1,000word original research
paper on an event,
person, philosophy, or
ideal associated with the
American Revolution, the
Declaration of
Independence, or the
framing of the United
States Constitution.
Deadlines vary with state
- some as early as
December 28.
Amount: $500 - $2,000
National Teenager
Scholarship Pageant
Female between the ages
of 12 - 18. Contest based
on academic achievement,
school, and community
involvement,
communication, and
leadership skills. No
Swimsuit competition.
Deadlines vary with state.
America's National Teenager
808 Deer Crossing Court
Nashville, TN 37220
Toll Free: 1-866-NAT-TEEN
Phone: (615) 370-4338
jennytelwar@mac.com
Amount: Varies
OnLine Contest Index
These are not
scholarships! This is an
index of contests where
cash and prizes can be
won.
For more information, go to website at:
http://tectonicdesigns.com/contest/index.html
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Amount: Varies
PEPNet - Financial Aid
Information for Students with
Hearing Disabilities
This website lists many
links to financial aid
information for students
with hearing disabilities.
For more information, see website at:
www.pepnet.org/default.asp
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For more information see website at:
http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/Contests/Poetry/
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Poetry.Com Contest
1 Poetry Plaza
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 356-2000
Submit poem online at: www.poetry.com
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Students must apply directly to the State education agency in
their State of legal residence.
Application deadlines are set forth by the respective SEA.
Students must request the application
package from the State education agency.
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Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Poetry Contests
Various contests for
writers of original poetry.
Requirements vary with
contest.
Amount: Varies
Poetry.Com Contests
Submit an original poem,
twenty four lines or less,
on any subject, in any
style. Awarded monthly.
Amount: $1,000 $10,000
Robert C. Byrd Honors
Scholarship Program
San Antonio Area Foundation
U.S. Citizen. For
exceptionally able high
school seniors who show
promise of continued
excellence in
postsecondary education.
Amount: $1,500
For more information, see website at:
www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html
Various scholarships listed
on San Antonio Area
Foundation website. For
students in San Antonio
area and throughout the
state of Texas.
San Antonio Area Foundation
110 Broadway Street, Suite 230
San Antonio, TX 78205-1948
Phone: 210.225.2243
General email: info@saafdn.org
Website: www.saafdn.org
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Register online at: www.scholarship4education.com
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Register at: www.scholarshipexperts.com
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Enter online at: www.scholarshipprovider.net
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For more information, see website at:
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Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Scholarship4Education.com
Register on website to
enter random drawing for
scholarship. Must be at
least 18 yrs. old.
Amount: $10,000
Scholarshipexperts.com
Scholarships
Register on website to
access information about
several scholarships
offered by
Scholarshipexperts.com.
Must be 13 yrs. or older.
Amount: Varies
ScholarshipProvider.net
Random drawing when
registered with
ScholarshipProvider.net
website.
Amount: $10,000
Scholarships in Graphic
This website provides
Communications
background and contact
information for
scholarships available to
graduating high school
students who are planning
to pursue a career in
graphic communications.
www.makeyourmark.org/prepare/scholarships.shtml
Amount: Varies
Scholarsite.com Scholarships
Random monthly drawing.
Must register with
Scholarsite.com to be
eligible.
For more information, see website at: www.scholarsite.com
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The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
557 Broadway
New York, N.Y. 10012
212-343-6100
www.scholastic.com
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For more information, see website at:
www.sff.net/people/davekirtley/teenwriter/Contests.html
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For more information, see website at: ww.sni.org/hep (click on
"Education and Employment")
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For more information, see website at: www.beanactuary.com
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Students must apply directly to one of the participating
institutions listed on website at:
www.staroftexas.org/scholarships/default.php
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Amount: $1,000
Scholastic Art and Writing
Awards
Grades 7 - 12. Awards will
be given for outstanding
works in writing and visual
art categories. Students
should check website for
detailed information.
Deadlines vary by region
with some as early as
October.
Amount: From $1,000 to
$10,000
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Writing Awards
Resources for Teen
Writers Interested in
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Writing. Various contests
with some offering cash
awards.
Amount: Varies
Seneca Nation of Indians
Scholarship
Must be a member of the
Seneca Nation of Indians.
Must show financial need.
Amount: Up to $11,000
per year.
Society of Actuaries/Casualty
Actuarial Society Scholarship
Program
For students who are U.S.
citizens or permanent
residents who plan to
major in the actuarial
(insurance) profession.
Note: High school
students may not be
eligible for all of the
scholarships listed on
webpage. Please refer to
the specific eligibility
requirements for each
scholarship for more
information.
Amount: Varies with
scholarship.
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo
Scholarship
Available to students from
all counties in Texas.
Amount: Not listed
For further information, contact the Star of Texas Main Office at
512-919-3000.
Straightforward Media
Scholarships
StraightForward Media
offers 22 different
scholarships to a wide
variety of students every
year. Contest is offered
four times a year.
Amount: $500
Student Loan Network
$10,000 Scholarship
Register on website to
enter Semi-Annual
random drawing for
scholarship.
Apply online at: www.straightforwardmedia.com
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Straightforward Media
508 7th St., Ste 202
Rapid City, SD, USA 57701
877-GO-FORWARD
Phone: (605)-348-3042
info@straightforwardmedia.com
For more information, see website at:
www.studentloannetwork.com/10K/
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Studyabroad.com
1350 Edgmont Ave., Suite 1100
Chester, PA 19013 USA
Phone: (484) 766-2920
www.studyabroad.com
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Register online at:
http://suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp
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See website at: www.sweepstakeslovers.com
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For more information, see website at:
www.teenink.com/Resources/ContestsR.php
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For more information, see website at: www.tapt.com
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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Student Services Division
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Amount: $10,000
Study Abroad Scholarships
StudyAbroad.com is a
source of information on
educational opportunities
for students to study in
other countries.
Amount: Varies
SunTrust Education Off To
College Scholarship
Sweepstakes
Register on Sun Trust
Education website for
random drawing to win
scholarships. One winner
will be chosen every two
weeks from October 31,
2008 through May 15,
2009
Amount: $1,000
Sweepstakes Lovers
A website that features
many sweepstakes where
contestants can compete
for cash and prizes.
Amount: Varies
Teen Ink Magazine
A website that has many
writing contests for teens.
Amount: Varies with
contest.
Texas Association For Pupil
Transportation Scholarships
Various scholarships listed
on the Texas Association
For Pupil Transportation
website.
Amount: Varies
Texas Financial Aid Programs
Financial aid for college
offered by the State of
Texas.
Amount: Varies
Texas Surveyors Foundation,
Inc. Scholarship
Must have been accepted
in a survey related course
of study. Financial need
and academic
achievement considered.
P.O. Box 12788
Austin, TX 78711-2788
1-800-242-3062
www.thecb.state.tx.us or contact a college financial aid office.
TSPS
2525 Wallingwood Drive #300
Austin, Texas 78746
Phone: 512.327.7871
www.tsps.org/Education/TSFI.htm
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Amount: Not listed
The Grantsmanship Center
A list of community
Check website to see foundations in your state and community:
foundations in the United
http://www.tgci.com/funding.shtml
States. Scholarships for
high school students are
available from some local
foundations. Click on your
state for more information
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Amount: Varies
Thurgood Marshall
Scholarship Fund
Merit-based scholarships.
The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund has a variety of
Awarded to students with
scholarship opportunities available. All
a demonstrated financial TMSF Scholarships are awarded through the 47 member schools.
need. Must attend a TMSF
Students interested in a TMSF
member school.
scholarship should contact a scholarship coordinator at any
member college or university and apply
Amount: $2,200 average
through the school.
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For more information, see website at:
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org (click on "for Students")
United Negro College Fund
Scholarships
Various scholarships
offered on the UNCF
website.
For more information, to website at: www.uncf.org
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For more information, see website at: http://main.uschess.org
(click on "Scholastic/College")
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For complete list, go to website at:
www.lonesailor.org/ed_scholarships.php
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To receive detailed information and a selection application,
contact your high school principal,
counselor or refer to the State-level Education Selection
Administrators listed on web page at:
www.ussenateyouth.org
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Amount: Varies
United States Chess
Federation Scholarships
This website offers
information about some
colleges in the United
States that offer
scholarships for chess.
Amount: Varies
United States Navy Memorial
Scholarships
A list scholarship
programs and educational
resources for students and
service members available
through the government,
veterans groups and other
associations.
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
United States Senate Youth
Program
Junior and Seniors in high
school who hold an
elected student office are
eligible to apply for this
scholarship. Two students
will be selected from each
state. States have
deadlines varying from
July 1 through November
2.
Amount: $5,000 and all
expense paid trip to
Washington, D.C.
Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS
Scholarship
Random drawing for
students who sign up for
CollegeSTEPS program.
Drawings are held eight
times during the year.
For more information, go to web site at:
https://wfefs.wellsfargo.com/csteps/rules.jsp
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1-888-511-7302
collegesteps@wellsfargo.com
Amount: $1,000
Writers/Illustrators of the
Future Contests
For writers or illustrators
of science fiction or
fantasy stories. The
contest has four quartersOctober 1, January 1,
April 1 and July 1.
L. Ron Hubbard Writers or Illustrators of the Future Contest
P.O. Box 1630
Los Angeles, CA 90078
contests@authorservicesinc.com
www.writersofthefuture.com
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For more information, see website at: www.bowl.com
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For more information, see website at:
www.youngvoicesfoundation.org
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For more information, see website at:
http://yfuusa.org/american-students/scholarships.php
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Apply online at: http://www.zinch.com/static/collegescholarships.html
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Amount: $500 - $5,000
Young American Bowling
Alliance Scholarships
Various scholarships for
students involved in
bowling.
Amount: Varies
Young Voices Foundation
Writing Contests
Writing contests for
students grade 3 - 12.
Amount: $25 - $1,500
Youth For Understanding
(YFU) USA Scholarships
YFU awards more than
300 different scholarships
to students each year for
study abroad.
Amount: Varies with
scholarship
Zinch.com General
Scholarship
Current high school
student, minimum 2.0
GPA, Zinch profile
complete. Both need of
student and merit
considered. Winners
chosen based on what the
student provides in his/her
Zinch profile.
Amount: $1,000 $10,000