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Collegelnvest Early Achievers Scholarship
Deadline: June of students 9th grade year
Scholarship for 7th, 8th and 9th grade students who graduate from high school with a 2.5 GPA
and attend a Colorado College.
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Deadline: April 1st
Awarded to randomly drawn Colorado students
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Collegelnvest Service Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st
. Commit to 40 hours each year for two years in a
service-to-children volunteer program. Volunteer work may
take place at the applicants' college or one of Collegelnvest's volunteer~partners:~-~m"www.collegeinvest.org
Colorado Scholarships
(Colorado residents and/or Colorado college students)
American Association of University Women Denver
Deadline: March 1, 2009
Call 303-556-8441
Female, CO resident, 3.0 GPA, certain colleges
American Business Women's Association- Jeff County
Call 303-460-0199
Female, CO resident
Alexander Foundation
Deadline: April 15th
Applicants must be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered, reside in Colorado and be accepted
or enrolled in an accredited Colorado institution of higher education. The Applicant must also
demonstrate financial need.
www.thealexanderfoundation.org/scholarship.html
Aviation Scholarship through COOT
Deadline: Ongoing
The AIM Foundation funds a number of scholarships to both
students. For details and the most current information visit:
www.colorado-aeronautics.org/AvEd/Scholarship.htm
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Boettcher Scholarship
Deadline: November 1 of the applicant's senior year
Rank in the top 5% of their graduating class or the top 2 students in classes under 40. Score
1200 or higher on the SAT reading and math sections combine or 27 or higher on the ACr.
Colorado Resident, U.s. citizen or permanent resident of the United States and High School
Senior.
www.boettcherfoundation.org/scholarships/index.html
The Charter Fund
Deadline: The application for 2009 will be available online in January 2009
Final decisions are based on financial need, academic performance
and aptitude,
recommendations, as well as potential for achievement. Applicants may attend colleges
anywhere in the United States but must be residents of Colorado
www.piton.org/charterfund
Colorado Contractors Association
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarships are presented to junior and/or senior students who are interested in pursuing a
career in heavy-highway-municipal-utility
construction. Scholarships can be valued at $2,500.
Scholarships are only awarded to students who attend the following institutions: Colorado
School of Mines, Colorado State University - Fort Collins and Colorado State University - Pueblo
www.coloradocontractors.org/scholarships.htm
Colorado Council on High School/College Relations
Deadline: January 31st
Colorado high school seniors who will attend a college/university within the State of Colorado.
Since CCHS/CR is a voluntary organization, the primary selection criterion for this scholarship
will be Volunteerism/Community
Service. Sixteen, $1500 scholarships will be awarded for the
purpose of defraying tuition costs. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point
average on a 4.0 scale.
www.coloradocouncil.org
Colorado Educational Services and Development Association
Deadline: March 1st
Applicant must have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.80 on a scale
of 4.00. Applicant will be selected by, but not limited to, the following criteria: leadership and
community service particularly within minority communities, past academic performance,
personal and professional accomplishments, personal attributes, special abilities, academic
goals, and financial need.
www.cesda.org
Colorado Environmental Health Association
Deadline: August 5th
Various Scholarships
www.cehaweb.com/scholarship.asp
Colorado Resident Scholarships
Various Scholarships
www.free-4u.com/colorado.htm
Daniels Fund
Deadline: Ongoing
Various Scholarships
www.danielsfund.org/Scholarships/index.asp
Denver Foundation
Deadline: Ongoing
The Denver Foundation offers a number of scholarship programs
teachers can apply. Please click on link to view program descriptions.
www.denverfoundation.org/page17851.cfm
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GLSEN
Deadline: Ongoing
Various Scholarships
www.coloradosafeschools.org
Gordon Scheer Accounting Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
Accounting majors, 3.5 GPA, CO colleges
www.cocpa.org/student
facu Itvl scholarsh ips.asp
Hispanic Chamber Education Fund
Deadline: Ongoing
The mission of the Hispanic Chamber Education Foundation is to promote educational
achievement, economic advancement & leadership development in the Hispanic community.
www.dhcc.com
Latin American Educational Foundation
Deadline: March 1st
Colorado resident Hispanic heritage and/or actively involved in the Hispanic community
Accepted to an accredited college, university or vocational school Minimum 3.0 cumulative
grade point average. Recipients are required to fulfill 10 hours of community service during year
of funding.
www.laef.org
Robert Byrd Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
www.cde.state.co.us/cdeawards/byrd.htm
Sachs Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 1st of each year
Applicants must be a member of the Black/African-American
Colorado resident for a minimum of 5 years
www.sachsfoundation.org/
race and must be a full time
Salvatore Taddonio Family Foundation
Deadline: Ongoing
The Institute for Women's Studies and Services offers information for students on a variety of
local and national scholarships. Call 303-409-1910
www. mscd. ed ul rvwomenl schola rships/i ndex.shtml
Society of Women Engineers
Deadline: Ongoing
The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited
baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering
technology and computer science.
www .societyofwomenengineers. org/scholarshi ps/Loca I.aspx #CO
White Rose Scholarship
Deadline: January 15th
Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA, Demonstrate Financial Need and furnish evidence of community
involvement.
www.denvercourt.org/whiterose/whiteros
General Scholarshi~
A. Patrick Charnon Scholarship
Deadline: March 3pt
Recipients must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program of study in an
accredited four-year college or university in the United StatesThe selection committee looks for
candidates who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all people in their communities,
and who have demonstrated their commitments to these values by their actions.
www.cesresources.org
Actuarial Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
The list on the website is provided as a comprehensive listing of scholarships available for
actuarial students. Please refer to the specific eligibility requirements for each scholarship for
more information.
www.beanactuarv.org/hs/scholarships.cfm
All-Ink Scholarship
Deadline: December 1st
Students who apply must be a United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5
Grade Point Average. In addition, students applying are reqUired to complete a 50 to 200 word
essay about who has had the greatest impact on your life, and a 50 to 200 word essay on what
you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after completing college.
www.all-ink.com/scholarshi p. aspx
Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, Inc.
Deadline: Ongoing
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards offer early recognition of creative teenagers and
scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors. Studetns must be currently
enrolled in grades 7 - 12 for the 2007/2008 school year; attend a public, private, parochial or
home-school, reside in the U.s., U.s. territories or U.S.-sponsored schools abroad, and Canada.
www.scholastic.com/artandwritingawards/enter.htm
American Veterans Scholarship Programs
Deadline: Ongoing
For high school seniors who are the children of a current or former veteran
301-459-9600
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
Deadline: June 1st
Applicants must be a United States citizen or in the United States on a Student Visa. Submit a
completed application form indicating a sincere interest in an automotive career with a 3.0 GPA
or higher
www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships.php
Ayn Rand Essay
Deadline: Ongoing
ARI awards $81,250 in prize money each year to the winners of its essay contests. The contests
are available at the following site:
www.aynrand.org
Awards and Contests Honoring Leadership & New Ideas for Peace
Deadline: Ongoing
The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation administers a series of annual contests and awards to
encourage individuals to address and personalize issues of peace and security and to show
appreciation to those exhibiting exceptional devotion to promoting peace.
www.wagingpeace.org
Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarship
Deadline: March 1st
Be a high school senior or in your first year of college and describe how you will contribute to a
peaceful and just society in the future.
www .grandmothersforpeace. org/scholarships/
Burger King Scholars Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Every year, the BURGER KING® Scholars Program helps graduating
brighter futures by providing $1,000 scholarships.
www.bk.com/scholars
high school seniors build
8MI Foundation Music Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
The BMI Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit
corporation founded in 1985, is dedicated to
encouraging the creation, performance and study of music through awards, scholarships,
internships, grants, and commissions.
www.bmi.com/foundation
Carpe Diem Foundation
Deadline: Ongoing
The scholarship has an emphasis on community service, a U.s. citizen who will be a new or
continuing undergraduate student attending a u.s. accredited educational institution.
www.carpediemfoundation.orq
Cargill Scholarship Program
Deadine: Ongoing
50% of family income from farms/farm
888-476-9331
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"Challenge The Experts" Scholarship
Deadline: July 1st
This scholarship is available to current undergraduate
school students in any field of study.
www.elpublishers.com
and high
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Deadline: High School seniors may apply beginning mid AUGUST-the deadline to apply is
OCTOBER 31
www.coca-colascholars.orq/cokeWeb/paqe.jsp
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The College Prowler Monthly Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
Have you written an essay for any of your college applications? If so, submit it to the College
Prowler Monthly Scholarship and you could win $1,000 along with 10 free College Prowler
gUidebooks to ensure you're choosing the college that's right for you. Applicant must be a
current high school or college student.
earnpuslife.colleqeprowler. com/the scholarship. asp
David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Ongoing
Various awards established in the memory of loved ones and as living tribute
individuals.
www.wilsonfund.orq/scholarships/scholarships.shtml
to special
Dell Scholars Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Senior, 2.4 GPA, Demonstrate need for financial assistance, Participating in a MSDF approved
college readiness program for a minimum of two years and a U.S. citizen or permanent
resident.
www.dellscholars.orq
Discover Scholarship Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Current High School junior who: Has at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0
scale for 9th and 10th grades and demonstrates accomplishments in community service and
leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge
www.discoverfinancial.com
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund
Deadline: Ongoing
Family member of a current civilian federal and postal employee their children and spouses with
at least three years of federal service. Dependents must be full-time students; employees may
be part-time. Enrolled (or plan to enroll) in an accredited post-secondary school and 3.0 grade
point average on a 4.0 scale
www.feea.org
Holocaust Remembrance
Deadline: Ongoing
The Holocaust Remembrance Project is a national essay contest for high school students and is
designed to encourage and promote the study of the Holocaust.
holocaust. hklaw .com/
Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program
The National Scholarship Program is awarded to eligible students in all fifty states, the District
of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. National Scholars receive an all expenses paid trip to Washington
D.C. during the spring of their senior year to participate in the National Scholars Conference.
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Law Student Essay Contest
Deadline: June 1st
The contest is open to all individuals who are law students at the date of submission and who
have not been previously admitted to practice law in the United States. Admission to practice
atrersubmission of the paper is not disqualifying.
www.nradefensefund.org/writingcontest.aspx
Mercedes Benz
Deadline: Ongoing
Students must complete and submit the creative project and be First Generation. Students must
have a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average and must be a graduating senior attending
high school in the United States who has applied to study Fashion Design at FIDM for the Fall
quarter of 2006.
www.fidm.ed u/about/mercedes-benz-scholarsh ip-competition
National Academy of American Scholars, Inc
Deadline: September 30th
High School Seniors only
www.naas.org/senior.htm
National Business Association
Deadline: April 1st
Those eligible to apply are high school seniors, and college freshmen, sophomore, and juniors
who are dependent sons and daughters of NBA dues paying members. Note: The parents of the
applicants must still be NBA members at the time the winners are selected in April.
www.nationalbusiness.org/nbaweb/memberbenefits/e310.htm
Nursing Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited
school of nursing in a professional registered nurse program (baccalaureate, graduate,
associate degree, or diploma). Must study to become an RN and commit to service contract for
2 years.
www.bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/
Padgett Business Services Scholarship
Deadline: March 1st
Applicant must be a High School Senior and must be a dependent of a business owner who
employs fewer than 20 people, owns at least 10% of the stock or capital in the business, and is
active in the day-to-day operations of the business.
www.pbs-c.com/scholarship.htm
Sit Abroad Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
Only SIT Study Abroad participants can be considered for SIT Study Abroad scholarships.
Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000. Financial need is a primary consideration for all of
our scholarship decisions several scholarships for study around the world.
www.sit.edu/studyabroad/admissions/scholarshipfunds.htm
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Society of Automotive Engineers
Deadline: Ongoing
Funded through the SAE Foundation, these various scholarships encourage academic excellence
and help students around the world to pursue their passion for engineering.
www.students.sae.org/awdscholarlscholarships/
Student Inventors Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
The invention, a reduced-to-practice idea or workable model,
must be the work of a student or team of students with his or her university advisor.
www.invent.org/collegiate
The Straightforward Media Vocational-Technical Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
Established in 2004, StraightForward Media's $500 Vocational-Technical School Scholarships are
offered four times per year. Within a few weeks of the dealine date, we'll choose a recipient and
email you information about the winner.
www.straightforwardmedia.com/votech/
Tylenol Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
www.scholarship.tylenol.com
Third Year Law Student Scholarship Writing Contest
Deadline: June 1st
The contest is open to all individuals who are law students at the date of submission and who
have not been previously admitted to practice law in the United States; such students shall be
in good standing in an accredited law school as a 3rd year law school student as of Fall, 2008.
www.nradefensefund.org/writingcontest.aspx
Undergraduate Scholarships
Deadline: March 31st
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program offers scholarship
awards to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in
biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research.
www.ugsp.nih.gov/ application center/a ppl ication center. asp
Union Plus Scholarship
Deadline: January 31st
Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses
and their dependent children can apply for a Union Plus Scholarship.
www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/scholarships/up.
cfm
Youth Essay Contest
Deadline: December 1st
The contest is open to all students enrolled, or who will be enrolled, in an elementary, junior
high or high school during the 2008-2009 academic year, or homeschooled students in an
equivalent grade level who have not previously received a prize.
www.nradefensefund.org/writingcontest.aspx
Zinch scholarships
Current high school student (international students included), graduating in 2009, 2010, or
2011, with a minimum 2.0 gpa. You must register on Zinch.com and your profile must be as
complete as possible.
www.zinch.com/static/college-scholarships.html
Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarships vary from Merit, Financial Need, and Youth PAC Scholarships.
www.akaeaf.org
American Indian Science and Engineering
Deadline: Ongoing
www.aises.org/highered/scholarships
Appraisal Institute
Deadline: Ongoing
The Appraisal Institute Education Trust offers a variety of scholarships
www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/scholarship.aspx
Association for Women in Science, Educational Foundation Undergraduate Award
Deadline: Ongoing
The AWlS Educational Foundation awards three types of fellowships: namely predoctoral (for
advanced graduate students), Lorentzen (for college sophomores and juniors studying physics
or geoscience), and college (for high school seniors).
www.awis.org/careers/scholarships.htm
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Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
Most private scholarship programs serve students from low-income families, but eligibility
criteria vary widely. Some programs require that families qualify for the federal free-or reducedlunch program and live in the district or community that the program serves
www.baeo.org/programs?program
id=2
Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
Deadline: December 19th
At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Recipients must also be able to attend the
8th Annual Midwest Hispanic Student Leadership Conference, October 8, 2006 in Chicago, IL.
www.ushli.org/resources/students/scholarship.html
Dorothy Harris Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship
Deadline: December 31st
Providing female graduate students in Physical Education, Sport Management, Sport Psychology
or Sport Sociology with a means to attend graduate school.
www.womensportsfoundation.org
Gates Millennium
Deadline: January 1ih
Applicants are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American
or Hispanic American and have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted
4.0 scale or have earned aGED
www.gmsp.org
Harvard Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
Harvard University administers scholarship, fellowship, and loan funds that provide over $5
million in financial assistance to more than 400 Harvard students each year.
http://fao.fas.harvard.edu/index.
htm
Hewlett Packard Scholarship
Deadline: March 15th
The HP Scholar program offers scholarship opportunities to underrepresented minority (African
American, Latino, or American Indian) students who will pursue a bachelors of Science degree
in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering at an HP Scholar
partnership university. Scholarship awards are $12,000 ($3000 per year for four years) and are
intended to help defray educational expenses.
www.grants.hp.com/us/einclusion/dei.html
Hispanic Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
This is the nation's largest provider of college financial aid for Latino students. To view more
information about scholarships availability, please click on a program below of interest.
www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=72&ekmensel=c580fa7b
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Hispanic Dental Association
Deadline: Ongoing
To encourage entry of Hispanics into oral health careers each fund has its own unique purpose,
and each has its own benefactor. Applications for 2008-2009
Programs are available below.
www.hdassoc.org/site/epage/8351351.htm
Hispanic College Fund
Deadline: Ongoing
Each scholarship program has its own set of criteria. Go to the scholarship application site to
read the full list of requirements of each program.
www.hispanicfund.org/scholarships.php
Historically Black College & University Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
Use this site as a resource for finding scholarships and grants to help defer the costs of college.
Scholarships in this section will be opportunities listed by both HBCU Connect staff and
members of the HBCUConnect community.
www.iesabroad.org/hbcuScholarship.do
Jackie Robinson
Deadline: March 31st
Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high
school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an
accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.
www.jackierobinson.org
Latin American Law Enforcement Association
Deadline: April 1st
The goal of the Latin American Law Enforcement Foundation Scholarship is to award funds to
qualified students who have an interest in public service and/or law enforcement, although not
a requirement.
laleydenver. org/scholarshi p. htm
LULAC Hispanic Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
McDonald's Education Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship awards are given based on a student's
financial need and community involvement.
www.rmhc.com
demonstrated
academic achievement,
MicroSoft
Deadline: Ongoing
We encourage student populations currently underrepresented in the field of computer science
to pursue technical degrees. To be eligible, you must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor's
degree program at a college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time
you submit the application.
www.microsoft.com/college/ss
overview. mspx
NAACP/ Earl G. Graves Scholarship
Deadline: April 11th
Applicant must be a full-time student and a junior or senior Business major enrolled in an
accredited college or university in the United States or a graduate student enrolled or accepted
to a master's or doctoral program within a Business school at an accredited college or university
in the United States (Applicant may apply during their sophomore year).
www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetaiISGA.asp?id=
194
NAACP/The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship
Deadline: April 11th
Applicant must be a current member of the NAACP. Applicant must submit a copy of their
NAACP membership card or membership application to verify membership. Applicant must be a
US citizen and enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States.
www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetaiISGA.asp?id=
193
NAACP/ The Lillian & Samuel Sutton Education Scholarship
Deadline: April 11th
Applicant must be a US citizen enrolled in an accredited college in the United States and
majoring in Education with a 2.5 GPA.
www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetaiISGA.asp?id=
196
NAACP/Roy Wilkins Scholarship Fund
Deadline: April 11th
Applicant must be a U.s. citizen and an entering college freshman seeking full-time enrollment
in an accredited college in the United States.
www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetaiISGA.asp?id=
195
NAACP! Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students
Deadline: April 11th
Applicant must be a male majoring in one of the following fields: Engineering, Chemistry,
Physics or Mathematical Sciences. Applicant must be a u.s. citizen and be applying to or
accepted at an accredited college (excluding proprietary schools) in the United States.
www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetaiISGA.asp?id=
197
NACME Scholarship Program
*National Action Council Tor Minorities in Engineering*
Deadline: Ongoing
NACME provides grants of at least $100,000 to each institution, which help them recruit, admit,
educate and graduate successful minority engineering students. The schools serve as models of
best practices in developing a "culturally competent" campus that welcomes and supports the
achievement of all students.
www.nacme.org/university/others.html
National Association of Black Journalists Scholarships
Deadline: March 17th
Scholarships are open to any foreign or American born student, currently attending or entering
an accredited four-year college/university in the U.s. or those who are candidates for graduate
school.
www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/
National Association
Scholarships
of
Negro
Business and
Professional
Women's
Clubs
Deadline: March 1st
www.nanbpwc.org/ScholarshipApplications.asp
Organization of Chinese Americans UPS Scholarship
Deadline: April 18th
Applicants must be a current Asian Pacific American high school senior entering their first year
of college, demonstrate financial need, be a permanent resident or U.S. citizen and have a
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
www.ocanational.org
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Deadline: November 1st
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.
www.ronbrown.org
Siemens Westinghouse Competition
Deadline: Ongoing
Their purpose is provide a system to identify and honor exceptional high school students for
corporations, foundations and other organizations that wish to sponsor college undergraduate
scholarships for Education majors.
www .siemens-fou ndation. org/T eacherScholarshipl
Society of Daughters of the United States Army
Deadline: April 1st
Applicant must be be a graduating high school senior and the son or daughter of an active,
retired or deceased U.S. military service member whose family resides at West Point (or within
a 35 mile radius of West Point) at the time the scholarship is awarded.
www.dodea.edu/students/dusa.htm
State Farm Insurance
Deadline: Ongoing
Hispanic & Achievement Scholarships
www.statefarm.com/about/pa
rt spos/g rants/grants. asp
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Ongoing
The $10,000 Law Scholarship will be awarded to minority students developing a career in
intellectual property law or holding a past or present, full or part-time position in an area
related to intellectual property law. Applicants must also have a demonstrated financial need
and outstanding academic performance in the undergraduate level and law school level (if
applicable).
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
Deadline: Ongoing
The scholarship, which is based on academic excellence and need,
undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups.
www.apsanet.org/content
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Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities, Other
Disabilities or Health-Related Issues
Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship Award for Students with Disabilities Foundation for
Exceptional Children
703-264-3507
Personnel Representative
Agency (CIA)
703-482-0677
Undergraduate
Scholar Program Central Intelligence
Lions Club International
(check with local chapter)
www.lionsclubs.org/
Learning Through Listening Award Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
www.rfbd.org
Ann Ford Scholarship Program National Center for Learning Disabilities
www.ld.org
Lilly Reintegration Scholarship
www.reintegration.com
The Ear Foundation
www.earfound.com
Freedom Scientific Technology Award
(blind or Visually impaired)
www.afb.org
Optimist International
(deaf and hard of hearing)
http://optimist.org
Hemophilia Health Services
615-320-3149
Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship
www.epilepsy-scholarship.com
Moving Lives Forward Reintegration Scholarship
(schizophrenia, related schizophrenia-spectrum
www.reintegration.com
disorders, or bipolar disorder)
New Horizons Scholarship
(For Youth or Youth with Parents who have Hepatitis C
www.hsf.net/schola rsh ip/prog rams/newhoriz. ph p
Scholarships for Foster or Orphan Youth
The Orphan Foundation of America Senior Year Scholarship
www.orohan.org/caseyfamilyscholarships.html
Education Training Voucher Programs for Foster Youth
www.statevoucher.org
Society of Daughters of the United States Army
Deadline: April 1st
Applicant must be be a graduating high school senior and the son or daughter of an active,
retired or deceased U.S. military service member whose family resides at West Point (or within
a 35 mile radius of West Point) at the time the scholarship is awarded.
www.dodea.edu/students/dusa.htm
State Farm Insurance
Deadline: Ongoing
Hispanic & Achievement Scholarships
www.statefarm.com/about/part
spos/g rants/grants. asp
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Ongoing
The $10,000 Law Scholarship will be awarded to minority students developing a career in
intellectual property law or holding a past or present, full or part-time position in an area
related to intellectual property law. Applicants must also have a demonstrated financial need
and outstanding academic performance in the undergraduate level and law school level (if
applicable).
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
Deadline: Ongoing
The scholarship, which is based on academic excellence and need,
undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups.
www.apsanet.org/content
11389.cfm
is open
to
both
Scholarships for Students with learning Disabilities, Other
Disabilities or Health-Related Issues
Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship Award for Students with Disabilities Foundation for
Exceptional Children
703-264-3507
Personnel Representative
Agency (CIA)
703-482-0677
Undergraduate
Scholar Program Central Intelligence
Gay, lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Scholarship Resources
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scholarships
scholarships
scholarships
scholarships
for
for
for
for
self-identifed gays /lesbians
community service to glbt service organizations
the study of glbt culture
the children of glbt parents
Scholarships for Students Regardless of Immigration
Check the link below for more information
www.maldef.org/education/scholarships.htm
Religious Scholarships
Presbyterian Church
www.horeb.pcusa.org/highered/Fincialaid/pragramfinder/praglist.htm-sos
The United Methodist Youth Organization
www.umyouth.org
Status
Unusual Scholarships
The website below lists some of the more interesting, esoteric and unusual scholarships Fin Aid
has encountered. The scholarship for left-handed students is the one most frequently
mentioned by news media, but the duct tape contest is gaining in popularity.
Duck brand duct tape Stuck-At-Prom Contest
"If a student wears the latest fashion in duct tape, he or she may win cash for college and flex
their creative muscle"
www.stuckatprom.com!contests!prom!
Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest
"Students can quack their hearts out for 90 seconds using four calls: hail, feed, comeback, and
mating- to win money for higher education"
Call 870-673-1602
Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
Be a skateboarder,
currently
a
www.skateboardscholarship.org!about/
high
school
senior
graduating
More Scholarships
www.finaid.org/scholarships/unusual.phtml
Scholarship Search Engines (Databases}
College In Colorado
www.CollegeInColorado.org
FASTWeb
www.fastweb.org
Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways
wwwJedmoney.org
FinAid
wwwJinaid.org
Internship Information
wetfeet. internshipprograms.com
with
a
2.5
GPA.
*This list was compiled by Collegelnvest as a starting point for students looking for scholarships.
This list is not meant to be exhaustive of all scholarships available. We believe these scholarships
and sources to be legitimate scholarship programs and sources * The content areas in this list are
believed to be accurate as of this printing, but legislative and regulatory changes, as well as new
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