Abe Schecter Graduate Scholarship
Contact:
Karen Jackson-Bullitt
1600 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
e-mail: karenb@rtndf.org
Major:
Electronic Journalism
Deadline:
The first Monday in May
Requirements:
Applicants must be an incoming or full-time graduate student with the career
objective of electronic journalism. Instead of a tape, submit a one-page essay
detailing your merits and career objectives. Applicants must be officially
enrolled in college and be in good standing. All scholarships are paid in semiannual installments for one year of study. If you wish to apply for multiple
scholarships, please include a complete application package for each
scholarship to which you are applying.
http://www.rtnda.org/pages/media_items/graduate-student-scholarships538.php
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences- Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship
Contact:
Award:
Majors:
Requirements:
Deadline:
Visit:
http://www.emmys.org/foundation/rogersscholar.php
4 Scholarships of $10,000 each
Early Childhood education, Child Development/Child Psychology, Film/Television
Production, Music, Animation
upper division undergraduates (Juniors and Seniors) and graduate students
(Masters or Ph.D.) of accredited colleges or universities. Particular attention will
be given to applicants from inner city or rural communities. Applications are
available on the Television Academy Foundation's site. Background information
about the applicant and the applicant’s plan for the use of the scholarship money
are
required.
The applicant’s plan must include project goals and milestones that will help the
committee in the selection of a mentor and help the mentor to guide the
awardee. The applicant must also include recommendations from two persons,
either faculty members from two of the above referenced fields or professionals
from the children’s media industry who have worked with the applicant.
Feb. 28
http://www.emmys.org/foundation/rogersscholar.php
AGC Education and Research Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
Contact:
AGC Education and Research Foundation
Floretta D. Slade, Director of Programs
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201
e-mail: sladef@agc.org
Major/Requirements: College sophomores and juniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, four
or five-year ABET or ACCE accredited construction or civil/construction
engineering program.
Amount:
$2,500.00 (min. 2000, max. 8000)
Visit:
http://www.agc.org/cs/career_development/foundation/scholarships
The AIA/AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship
Requirements: High School Senior or College Freshmen who will study architecture at a NAAB
school and have financial need.
Amount:
$500-$2500
Deadline:
Nomination due by December; Application due by January
http://www.aia.org/ed_arched_minoritydisadvantagedsch
Air Force ROTC Scholarships
Amount:
Requirements: Vary
Deadline:
Contact:
Up to the full cost of tuition
December 1
Recruiter, or apply online at http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships
Alpha Kappa Alpha- Educational Advancement Foundation
Contact:
AKA-EAF
5656 South Stony Island
Chicago, IL 60637
http://www.akaeaf.org/undergraduate_scholarships.htm
Deadline:
January 15
Requirements: College students. Variety of scholarships, some based on merit, others on
financial need, some endowed.
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation
Contact:
1201 New York Avenue, NW; Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005-3931
(202) 289-3100
fax: (202) 289-3199
http://www.ahlef.org/content.aspx?id=19468
Majors:
Hospitality-related (i.e., Hotel Management, etc.)
Requirements:
Undergraduates who have completed their sophomore year at a four-year
college or university. Candidate must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and be US
citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
Deadline:
May 1
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants scholarship
Contact:
Academic and Career Development Director
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036-8775
(212) 596-6223
http://www.aicpa.org
Amount:
up to $5,000
Requirements: Undergraduates studying accounting—must have 30 credits completed.
ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program
Contact:
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Amount:
Varies (500-5,000)
Deadline:
February 1, no exceptions
Requirements:
Scholarships of various amounts awarded to licensed ham radio amateurs.
Majoring in Radio.
ARTS (Arts Recognition and Talent Search) Program
Requirements:
Awards offered in dance, music, jazz, photography, theater, film and video,
voice and writing and visual arts. Eligible applicants must be 17 or 18 years of
age.
Amount:
$100-$3,000
Deadline:
June 1 ($25.00 application fee), after that, the fee is $35.00. The deadline is
in October. Fee waivers available.
Contact:
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts
800 Brickell Avenue, Suite 500
Miami, Florida 33139
(800) 790-ARTS (2787)
www.nfaa.org
nfaa@nfaa.org
The ASM Materials Education Foundation
Contact:
Attention: Scholarship Program
ASM Materials Education Foundation
9639 Kinsman Rd.
Materials Park, OH 44073-0002
Application online at www.asminternational.org
Majors:
Metallurgy and materials
Requirements:
Varies for different scholarship programs
Amount:
Varies
Deadline:
May 1
Big 33 Scholarships
What is a Traditional Big 33 Academic Scholarship?
Big 33 Scholarships provide financial assistance to high school seniors who exhibit excellence in a well
rounded educational and extracurricular program. The scholarships are made possible by the Annual
Big 33 Football Classic and its scholarship sponsors, and are administered by the Big 33 Scholarship
Foundation.
Who is eligible?
Current high school seniors: enrolled in a public or accredited private school in Ohio or Pennsylvania
who have attained a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA on a 4.0 scale) for the previous two
academic years (grades 10 and 11) planning to continue his/her education beyond high school in an
accredited institution of higher education or technical school
Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
February
1-866-518-0473
http://www.big33.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=73&Itemid=74
BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship
Contact:
SAE Scholarships and Loans Program
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15096 USA
scholarships@sae.org
Toll Free: 1-877-606-7323
Majors:
Engineering
Student Eligibility Requirements:
 U.S. citizenship (not permanent resident).
 3.75 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale (required).
 Rank in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading on SAT I or composite ACT scores.
 Pursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program
Amount: One scholarship will be awarded each year for $1,500 per year. Scholarship may be
renewed at $1,500 a year for three additional years (total award $6,000).
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/bmw/
Bob East Scholarship
Contact:
Chuck Fadely
The Miami Herald
One Herald Plaza
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 376-2015
Major:
Photojournalism
Amount:
$2,000
Requirements:
Must be an undergraduate student; portfolio must be included as well.
Deadline:
March 1
http://nppf.org/
Carol Simpson Scholarship
Contact:
RTNDF Scholarships
1000 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 615
Washington, DC 20036-5302
(202) 467-5218
http://www.rtnda.org/pages/media_items/carole-simpson-scholarship1899.php
Major:
Electronic Journalism
Amount:
$2,000
Deadline:
March 1
Requirements:
Applicants must be a fully-enrolled college sophomore, junior or senior whose
career objective and major is electronic journalism. Applicants must have at
least one full year of college remaining. To receive the full award, applicants
must be officially enrolled in college and be in good standing. All scholarships
are paid in semi-annual installments for one year of study. If you wish to apply
for multiple scholarships, please include a complete application package for
each scholarship to which you are applying. (Awarded through the Radio and
Television News Directors Foundation.
Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship
Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria: To be eligible to apply for a Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship, all
applicants must meet the following requirements: strong caddie record, excellent academics,
demonstrated financial need, and outstanding character.
1. Strong caddie record: Applicants must have caddied, successfully and regularly, for a minimum
of two years and are expected to caddie at their sponsoring club the year they apply for the
scholarship.
2. Excellent academics: Applicants must have completed their junior year of high school with
above a B average in college preparatory courses and are required to take the ACT.
3. Demonstrated financial need: Applicants must clearly have a need for financial assistance.
4. Outstanding character: Applicants must be outstanding in character, integrity and leadership.
Deadline:
Contact:
By the end of September after Junior year in High School
Western Golf Association
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1 Briar Rd., Golf, IL 60029.
(847) 724-4600
http://www.wgaesf.org/site/c.dwJTKiO0JgI8G/b.7512567/k.47CB/Evans_Scholarship_Application.htm
Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO)
Requirements:
Undergraduate students attending COHEAO member institutions with a
minimum 3.5 GPA. Freshmen not eligible. Candidate must also be a U.S.
citizen. One scholarship per family per academic year.
Amount:
$1000
Contact:
via http://www.coheao.com/about-2/scholarship/
Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarship
Applicants Must Be:
 CURRENT high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States (or select
DoD schools);
 U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization
program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees;
 anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application;
 planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution;
 carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.
Deadline:
Initial Applications are accepted Aug - Oct 31 of the senior year in high school.
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/sslpage.aspx
CollegeSTEPSsm Sweepstakes
Contact:
Wells Fargo Education Financial Services
Attention: CollegeSTEPS Program
301 East 58th Street, North
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
1-800-658-3567 (6am-10pm Central)
Majors:
All fields of study
Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
May 28
https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships
http://wfefs.wellsfargo.com/jump/csrules.pdf
David Stivison Appalachian Scholarship Fund
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Be a resident of the 30-county COAD service area for at least one year before the application
deadline.
2. Reside in a household with a total annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty
guidelines (see Attachment #1).
3. Have obtained or will obtain a high school degree or GED.
4. Show proof of acceptance by an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education.
Contact:
Allyssa Mefford, Operations Manager
Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development
1 Pinchot Lane
P.O. Box 787
Athens, Ohio 45701-0787
740-594-8499 (phone)
740-592-5994 (fax)
E-mail: amefford@coadinc.org
Educational Advancement Foundation Scholarships
http://www.akaeaf.org/undergraduate_scholarships.htm
Majors:
All areas of study
Amount:
$75=1,500
Deadline:
April 15
Requirements:
Merit Scholarship Eligibility
To be eligible for this one-year one-time only scholarship, the applicant must:
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Be a full-time, sophomore or beyond;
Be currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting institution;
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 ("B" average);
Demonstrate community service and involvement.
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship For: Undergraduate
Amount of Scholarship: $1000
Number of Scholarships: 150
Scholarship Deadline: June 1
Majors: all
Applicant must be: US Citizen; GPA 3.00
For application and more information:
Sponsor
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation
721 N. Mckinley Rd.
PO Box 5002
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Web: http://www.free-4u.com/educational_communications_scholarship_foundation.htm
Elks “Most Valuable Student” Competition
Deadline:
The second Friday in January
Requirements:
Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible.
Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. College students are
not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the U.S. on the date their
applications are signed; resident alien status does not qualify. Applicants will be
judged on financial need, leadership and scholarship. The Elks National
Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated boys and
girls in the competition. Students must be pursuing a 4-year degree, full time
(minimum of 12 credit hours), in a U.S. American college or university.
Amount:
$1,000- $15,000 per year
Contact:
Chairman of local Lodge or of the Elks Association of the state in which
applicant is a resident. (to locate your local lodge go to:
http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/
Future Farmers of America Scholarships
Contact:
National FFA Center Scholarship Office
P.O. Box 15160
Alexandria, VA 22309
e-mail: scholarships@ffa.org
https://www.ffa.org/Programs/GrantsAndScholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx#
Majors:
Agriculture
Deadline:
February
Gates Millenium Scholarships
Contact:
Gates Millennium Scholarships
P.O. Box 1434
Alexandria, Virginia 22313
1-800-690-GMSP (4677)
Website: http://www.gmsp.org
Amount:
Will cover room, board and tuition
Deadline:
see details at website
Requirements:
High School students who have financial need. Must also be African American,
American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic
American, and meets PELL Grant criteria.
General John A. Wickman Scholarships
Contact:
AFCEA Educational Foundation
Administrator of Scholarships and Awards
4400 Fair Lakes Couty
Fairfax, VA 22033-3899
Norma Corrales: (703) 631-6149, (800) 336-4583, ext. 6149
e-mail: emailscholarship@afcea.org
Majors:
Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics, Photometrics,
Communications Engineering or Technology, Computer Science or
Technology, or Information Management Systems.
Amount:
$2,000
Deadline:
May 1
Requirements:
U.S. citizens who have good moral character, demonstrated academic
excellence, have good leadership qualities, and demonstrate financial need.
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope when writing to the above address.
Applicant must also have a GPA of 3.5 or better.
Website:
http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/pub2.asp
GTE Foundation Scholarships
Contact:
Society of Women Engineers
120 Wall Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10005-9577
Majors:
Electrical Engineering of Computer Science
Amount:
$1,000
Requirements:
Open to undergraduate women
Applicant must be a woman with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be in an
ABET-accredited engineering program, engineering at SWE-approved institution,
or computer science in a CSAB-accredited program or at an ABET-accredited or
SWE-approved institution.
Deadline:
February 1
http://www.aie.org/scholarships/detail.cfm?id=10112
Harry Truman Scholarship Foundation
Requirements:
Juniors nominated by their respective colleges
Majors:
Political Science, public service or government
Requirements:
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS (must be met)
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At the time I apply, I will be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree with junior-level
academic standing; I have senior-level standing in my third year of college enrollment; or I am a
senior and a resident of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or a Pacific Island. Note: Students who
have completed their bachelor's degree or are already attending graduate school are not
eligible for the Truman Scholarship.
I am a U.S. citizen (or a U.S. national from a Pacific Island) or I expect to receive my citizenship
by the date the Scholarship will be awarded.
CAREER AND GRADUATE STUDY INTERESTS
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I hope to be a "change agent," in time, improving the ways that government agencies, nonprofit
organizations, or educational institutions serve the public.
There are conditions in our society or the environment which trouble me.
I want to work in government, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy
sector to improve these conditions.
I am comfortable committing to work in public service for three of the first seven years after I
complete a Foundation-funded graduate degree.
I would like to get a master's degree, a doctorate, or a professional degree such as a law
degree or a Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Social Work,
Master of Education, Master of Public Policy, or Master of International Affairs.
To see other requirements, visit the website.
Website:
http://www.truman.gov/for-candidates/how-to-become-a-truman-scholar
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Requirements/Deadlines, etc.:
Varied. See list of various scholarships at:
http://www.hsf.net/innercontent.aspx?id=424
Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative Scholarship
Requirements:
Applicants must be a son, daughter or legal ward of a Holmes-Wayne Electric
Cooperative member. They must be receiving service at the time of the
application. 3.0 or better average. All applications must be typed.
Amount:
$1,300-2,500
Deadline:
January 31, 2012
Web:
http://www.hwecoop.com/index/Scholarship.html
Jackie Robinson Education & Leadership Development Scholarship
Contact:
http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/programs.php
Deadline:
March 31
Requirements:
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To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
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; and
Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.
Kruaik, Wilkens, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. L.P.A. Law School Scholarship
Requirements:
Current Law School student. Must have resided in Wayne, Holmes, Stark,
Summit, Tuscarawas, Carroll, Columbiana, or Mahoning County at some point in
their lifetime. Applicants must possess a strong academic record, participate in
extracurricular activities, and have a desire to practice law in the Stark County
region.
Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
April 1 (contact first to confirm)
Contact:
Kelly Osborn
(330) 497-0700
e-mail: kosborn@kwgd.com
website: http://www.kwgd.com/indexnewsevts.htm
Most Valuable Student Awards
Contact:
ELKS National Foundation
2750 N. Lakeview Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
Website: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Amount:
$4,000-60,000
Deadline:
March
Music Scholarships/The Music Program at the University of Bridgeport
Requirements:
For students demonstrating superior academic achievement and musical talent.
No financial need is required.
Amount:
Varies
Deadline:
Varies
Website: http://www.bridgeport.edu/admissions/undergraduate/tuitionandfinaid/scholarships.aspx
Ohio Academic Scholarship Program
Requirements:
Student must attend an Ohio college. Award formula consists of ACT test
scores and high school grades. One award per school.
Amount:
$2,000 four-year renewable
Deadline:
February 23
Contact:
Guidance Counselor or
Ohio Board of Regents
State Grants and Scholarships Department
P.O. Box 182452
Columbus, OH 43218-2452
888-833-1133 or (614) 466-7420
website: http://www.regents.state.oh.us/sgs/OAS.htm
Ohio American Legion Scholarship
Requirements:
Must be a descendant of a Legionnaire
Deadline:
April 15
Contact:
The American Legion Department of Ohio
P.O. Box 8007
Delaware, OH 43015
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
Phone: (740) 362-1429
e-mail: legion@ohiolegion.com
website: http://www.ohiolegion.com/scholarships/application.htm#
Ohio 4-H Scholarships (Variety of scholarships available)
Requirements:
Must be involved in 4-H.
Amount:
Varies
Deadline:
varies
Contact:
Local 4-H Organization, Guidance Office or (330) 674-3015
Poland Spring/Boston Red Sox Environmental Service Scholarship Program
Contact:
(617) 375-0976
Amount:
$10,000
Requirements:
Must be a high school senior with an average of 75% or better. Minimum of 10
hours spent monthly on volunteer-based environmental service for six months.
Scholarships for Survivors
Requirements:
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Applicant must be under the age of 25
Must have been diagnosed with and/or been actively treated for a life threatening disease
within the past 5 years.
Must be pursuing an Associate's Degree as a bridge to a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Complete Scholarship for Survivors application in full (Part A-E)
Applicant must write an essay on how their diagnosis has impacted their lives and their future
goals (1000 word maximum).
Applicant must submit a copy of an acceptance letter from the college or university the
applicant is planning to attend. If you are unsure of where you are going and have received
multiple acceptance letters, please include all of them
Applicant must submit written documentation from your treating physician stating your medical
history
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Applicant must provide two letters of recommendation from non-related persons (examples:
teachers, coaches, community leaders). Reference must include their name, address and phone
number within the letter
Applicant must provide an OFFICIAL high school and/or current college transcript (to include
school seal); which ever is applicable
Must submit completed financial form that will demonstrate financial need and include a copy of
the first two pages of tax return
Amount:
Deadline:
Web:
$3000
March 30
http://www.patientadvocate.org/index.php?p=69
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Requirements:
Awarded for projects in fine arts, design, crafts, art portfolios, writing, and
writing portfolios.
Amount:
Varies
Deadline:
varies
Web:
http://www.artandwriting.org/Scholarships/AllianceScholarships
Service Merchandise Scholarship Program
Contact:
local Service Merchandise store
Majors:
Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Economics, and Accounting
Amount:
Maximum of $500
Deadline:
January 15
Website:
http://thebluezero.com/scholarship_details.php?id=1326
Society of Automotive Engineers Scholarships
Requirements:
Varies
Deadline:
Varies
Contact:
SAE Scholarships and Loans Program
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15096 USA
scholarships@sae.org
Website:
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/
Society of Women Engineer Scholarships
Website:
http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=222&Itemid=229
Deadline:
Requirements:
Varies
Women majoring in engineering or computer science
Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund
Requirements:
Women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago.
Financial Need and previous achievements.
Amount:
$1,000-$10,000
Deadline:
January
Website:
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen/instructions.php
TMS Presidential Scholarship
Majors:
Amount:
Deadline:
Website:
Metallurgical engineering, materials science and engineering, minerals
processing/extraction.
Varies
Varies
http://www.tms.org/Students/Scholarships.aspx
Tylenol Scholarship Fund
Website:
http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Website:
http://www.usbank.com/studentlending/scholarship.html?ecid=EM_1443&WT.mc_id=r1443&original_ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usba
nk.com%2Fscholarship%2F
Amount:
$1,000
Vaughan/NAHWW Scholarship
Contact:
Frank Burgmeier, Scholarship Coordinator
7501 Woodstream Terrace
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
Majors:
Do-it-yourself journalism or related. See Requirements.
Amount:
$1500
Website:
http://www.hammernet.com/scholar.htm
Wal-Mart Foundation Scholarship
Website:
http://walmartstores.com/communitygiving/8736.aspx
Women in Defense HORIZONS Scholarship Foundation
Website:
http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/Pages/default.aspx
Amount:
$500+
Deadline:
July 1
Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following criteria. No exceptions will be considered.
1. Be currently enrolled at an accredited university or college, either full-time or part- time.
2. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible; undergraduates must have attained at least
junior level status (60 credits).
3. Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security or defense.
4. Demonstrate financial need.
5. Have a minimum grade point average of 3.25.
6. Be a woman.
7. Be a citizen of the United States.