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Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Student Portal Coordinator
Alicia M. McCullar
September Scholarships
Inkfarm.com Digital Blog
Deadline: 9/17/2013
Essay for 12th Graders, College Undergraduates, and Graduate Students.
Website: http://www.inkfarm.com/Digital-Innovation-Scholarship-2013
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Deadline: 9/17/2013
Eligibility: 12th Graders, College Undergraduates, and Graduate Students
Entry Deadline: September 17, 2013
FIRST PRIZE: $10,000
3 SECOND PRIZES: $2,000
5 THIRD PRIZES: $1,000
25 FINALISTS: $100
50 SEMIFINALISTS: $50
Website:
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8869/atlas_shrugged_essay_contest_scholarship.php
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship
Deadline: 9/27/2013
High school seniors and college students: To win this scholarship, you must answer two essay questions.
Visit the website for more information
Website: http://www.oklahomaheritage.com/Scholarships/HallofFameScholarship.aspx
XEROX Technical Minority Scholarship
Deadline: 9/30/13
Current College students: Candidates must meet the following criteria to avail Xerox Minority Scholarships:
‣ Applicants must be academic high-achievers (3.0 or better GPA).
‣ Applicants must be US citizens or visa-holding Permanent Residents of African American, Asian, Pacific
Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent.
‣ They must be enrolled as a full time undergraduate or graduate student in any of the following technical
fields.
Website: http://www.scholarshipsbar.com/xerox-technical-minority-scholarships.html
October Scholarships
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
Deadline: 10/2/2013
This scholarship is available to student athletes participating in at least one of 33 eligible sports.
Applications are available online.
Website: www.odenzascholarships.com
Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship
Deadline: 10/2/2013
Here's a scholarship for students in high school or college. If you have an interest in petroleum engineering,
check it out.
Website: http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/
My Project Lamps
Deadline: 10/12/2013
$500. 2 Awards. Minimum age of sixteen years (to date) or older. Currently attending an accredited U.S.
program: i.e. high school, college or university. Be in the final year of high school or enrolled as an
undergraduate in the U.S.
Website: http://www.myprojectorlamps.com/scholarships.html
ASME-IPTI's Petroleum Division Scholarships 2013
Deadline: 10/15/2013
The scholarship programs provide financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial
need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.
Website: http://asme-ipti.org/petroleum-division/scholarships/
The Komen College
Deadline: 10/15/2013
Applications for $10,000. These funds are to benefit students facing significant financial burdens due to the
loss of a parent (guardian) to breast cancer.
Website: http://ww5.komen.org/researchgrants/collegescholarshipaward.html
Spirit of Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 10/24/2013
$10,000 The Conrad Foundation believes high school students have the potential to create the next worldchanging, commercially-viable product or service. The Spirit of Innovation Challenge invites students ages
13 – 18 from around the globe to Get Their Genius On and conceptualize a solution in the areas of: Aviation
and Aeronautics, Cybersecurity and Technology, Energy and Environment, Health and Nutrition
Scholarships.
Website: http://www.conradawards.org/pages/students
Global Lift Equipment Scholarship
Deadline: 10/25/2013
$500. 1 Award Available. Be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in
Canada or the US in September of 2013 or September of 2014. Submit a short story. Detailed instructions
can be found on the application page. Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Be a resident of Canada or the US.
Website:
http://www.usedforklifts.ca/used_inventory/2885/used_skytrak_telehandler_inventory_canada.php
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program
Deadline: 10/25/13
Students sought who demonstrate leadership in school, commitment to community, academic achievement,
in addition to part-time employment. Up to $20,000 in scholarship money offered.
Website: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm
Carrington Dental Center Scholarship
Deadline: 10/30/2013
Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 1
Scholarship Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Carrington Dental Centre Scholarship a student must:
1) As of Oct. 30th, 2013, you must be one of the following a:
A) High School Senior
B) College/University Freshman
C) College/University
Website: http://www.westkelownadentists.ca/apply.php
Annual Christopher Reed Award
Deadline: 10/31/2013
$1,000. Nominees must be high school seniors or younger and the awardee must be a high school senior or
younger at the time the recipient is notified in March. Nominations are accepted from September 1 through
October 31 each year. One award recipient is selected in March and will receive a $1,000 scholarship from
Merriam-Webster, Inc. for post-secondary education.
Website: http://www.heartofamerica.org/heroes/christopherreeveaward.htm#nominate
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Deadline: 10/31/2013
Scholarships range from $2,500-$20,000. Provide financial assistance to students throughout the nation
who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.
Website: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs
November Scholarships
Student Cam
Deadline: 11/1/2013-1/14/2014
Over $100,000 in cash awards. Students 6-12. 5-7 minute video. Visit website for details. “A Message to
the U.S. Congress” What’s the most important issue the U.S. Congress should consider in 2014?
Website: http://www.studentcam.org/
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Deadline: 11/1/2013
The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make
significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership
potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be
a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply. Each
year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually
for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an
accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown Scholarships
are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline.
More than 250 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars since the inception of the Program.
Website: http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/EligibilityRequirements.aspx
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Deadline: 11/5/2013
$1,000 and trip to Washington DC. . If you’ve made a difference through volunteering over the past year
you may be the next Prudential Spirit Community Award.
Website: http://m.spirit.prudential.com/mspirit/
FIRE's Freedom in academia Essay Contest
Deadline: 11/8/2013
$1,000: Applicant must be a current student, have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at
least 2.5 on a 4-point scale and have taken either the ACT or SAT test. Applicant must also be a high school
or home school senior graduating or earning a GED who will enroll for Fall 2014 as a freshman at an
accredited two-year or four-year college or university.
Website: http://thefire.org/takeaction/students/essaycontest
Cabletv.com
Deadline: 11/8/2013
$1,000. It's simple. Pick your favorite TV moment of all time and recreate it in an artistic way! Draw,
photograph, film, sculpt, or paint it. Show us your creative side, pick any medium you want. Submit your
artwork with a brief description of why you chose that particular moment. The brief description is just to
give us some context, so make sure your art tells the story. Make sure that you submit your work in a form
we can view. If you are making a video: put it on YouTube, send us the link with the description, and upload
a screenshot for the photo portion. All media will be accepted and you don't have to be an artist to enter.
Website: http://www.cabletv.com/scholarship
2013 Women in Aviation Scholarships
Deadline: 11/18/2013
WAI is proud to offer a diverse selection of scholarships again this year. Please be sure to read the
scholarship descriptions carefully as some have special instructions and/or additional requirements.
Scholarship awards are a major benefit of membership in Women in Aviation, International. In the past 24
years WAI has disbursed millions of dollars to its members to help them get ahead and advance into the
aviation and aerospace careers they have always dreamed about. There is an award for nearly everyone
here, from the college student to the woman or man returning to the workforce, from managers and
dispatchers to pilots, engineers, technicians and mechanics.
Website: http://wai.org/education/scholarships.cfm
*First Freedom Scholarship
Deadline: 11/18/2013
The First Freedom Student Competition is a national essay and video contest offering high-school students
an opportunity to compete for $2,500 awards as they examine the First Amendment and the history and
implementation of religious freedom in American democracy and the world today. The upcoming school
year’s topic, guidelines, student flyer and classroom poster can be found at www.firstfreedom.org (click on
the red button, center column). We invite ninth – 12th grade students at all levels of academic placement to
participate.
Website: http://www.firstfreedom.org/education/students.html
BBG Communications
Deadline: 11/29/2013
BBG provides the Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award to recognize and reward a student who demonstrates
a passion for volunteering, while maintaining a high level of academic achievement. Over the past 2 years a
student must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work. Over the past 2 years a student
must have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or greater. A student must be under the age of 21 years of age on the day
of the deadline. A student must submit an essay on the topic prior to the deadline.
Website: http://www.bbgcommunicationsinc.com/incorporated/article/2.php
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholars
Deadline: 11/30/2013
Current College Students, Females African American or Hispanic or other minority origin majoring in
nursing or medicine. Be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident of the United States; ‣ Be currently enrolled in
an accredited college, university, health care institution or program in the U.S.\ ‣ Have a minimum 3.0
cumulative GPA.
Website: http://www.occf.org/trusteescholarshipinitiative.html
Samsung Superhero Scholarship
Deadline: 11/30/2013
$500 Scholarship and a Samsung camera for your school. Digital video 1-3 minutes in length (camera phone
quality is fine.) Requirements: Student attends a school within the U.S. or Federal Territory. Student is in
grades K-12. Student portrays a historical character. Judging Criteria: Presentation performance, Character
and content accuracy, and Content quality.
Website: http://www.samsungsuperhero.com/
Go Red Multicultural Scholarship Fund
Deadline: 11/30/2013
16 Awards @ $2500. Go Red Multicultural Scholarship is offered by American Heart Association for sixteen
women scholars. These scholarships are available for students who are currently enrolled in an accredited
college, university, health care institution or program in USA. Full details on website.
Website: https://www.goredforwomen.org/get-involved/show-support-for-go-red/multiculturalscholarship-fund/