Scholarship Information Bulletin October 24, 2011 WAGNER’S TEST CODE: 446-277 This issue of the “Scholarship Bulletin” provides information on many important items including SAT/ACT test registration deadlines and scholarship information. Please read the “Scholarship Information Bulletin” (SIB) and keep for future reference. Make note of deadlines and be sure to request transcripts at least two weeks before you need them. SENIORS: TAKE YOUR COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS NOW!!!!! Many scholarships require SAT or ACT scores. If you have not already taken one of these tests, you need to sign up NOW for the December test dates. SAT Deadline – Nov. 8; ACT Deadline – Nov. 4. Remember, if you qualify for the free or reduced lunch program, you can get a fee waiver for the SAT and ACT so that you will not have to pay for the tests. Come to the Career Center to ask for them. The Judson ISD College & Career Fair will be held on Tuesday, October 25, from 6 – 7:30 at Judson High School. Representatives from a variety of colleges will be on hand to answer your questions and give information about their programs. Don’t miss this local event! College Week Live will be hosting the “World’s Largest College Fair” on Nov. 2 & 3. See the attachment for details. Attached are some of the individual college scholarship opportunities for seniors. Be sure to check the websites of the colleges you are interested in for applications and details. Some of the scholarship applications are part of the ApplyTexas process. Be sure to complete all portions of the application to be considered for these scholarships. Don’t forget: The scholarship deadline for UT, Texas A&M, and the University of Houston is Dec. 1. The deadline for Texas State is Dec. 15. Don’t be caught in the last-minute crush. Complete your applications and request your transcripts now!! CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP/CONTEST/WEBSITE LISTING TITLE REQUIREMENTS CONTACT INFO: DUE http://www.giveusyourpoor.org/partners/horatio-algerassociation.php 10/30/2011 American Legion Oratorical Contest Senior with strong commitment to pursue a bachelor’s degree Critical financial need Involvement in co-curricular and community activities Demonstrated integrity and perseverance Minimum GPA of 2.0 U.S. Citizen The contest consists of two speeches: a prepared oration and an assigned topic. Contact your local American Legion Post or State Headquarters at PO Box 140527 Austin, TX 78714-0527 11/1/2011 Society for Science & the Public Students must submit an individual research project and supporting information. Science Education Programs 1719 N. Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-785-2255 www.societyforscience.org American Academy of Neurology Neuroscience Research Prize For high school students grades 912 who present a project or original laboratory research in the field of neuroscience. American Academy of Neurology 1080 Montreal Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55116 Tel: (800) 879-1960 or (651) 695-2717 Email: memberservices@aan.com www.aan.com/science/awards 11/01/2011 American Harlequin Dance Scholarship Program 1531 Glen Avenue Moorestown, NJ 08057 800-642-6440 dance@harlequinfloors.com www.harlequinfloors.com 11/01/2011 For more information, see website at: www.thecrisischannel.com/Crisis_Channel/Scholarship.ht ml 11/01/2011 For more information, see website at: www.duckbrand.com/Home/Promotions/stick-or-treat.aspx 11/01/2011 For more information, see your Counselor or go to website at: www.jeffersonscholars.org 11/01/2011 Horatio Alger Amount: $1,000 American Harlequin Corporation Dance Scholarship Program For students who wish to pursue a career in performing arts. This is a random drawing, but to qualify you must have the application completed by a dance instructor. 11/2011 See website for this years date Amount: 1,000 - $5,000 Crisis Channel Scholarship Submit an original video that shows how your family or community prepares for an emergency. Amount: $500 DUCK® BRAND DUCT TAPE Jefferson Scholars Foundation - University of Virginia Entrants must decorate and/or accessorize a pumpkin (real or artificial) using duct tape. Ages 14 or older. Amount: $1,000 For High School Seniors. Must attend University of Virginia. Each school may nominate two students from the Senior class. Scholarship is based on academic merit. Amount: $24,000 - $49,000 per year Kairos Prize for Spiritually Uplifting Screenplay Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest National Rifle Association Youth Wildlife Art Contest Submit screenplay that is wholesome, uplifting and inspirational and which results in a greater increase in either man's love or understanding of God. Must be at least 18 yrs old. $50 fee before 9/19, $80 thereafter. Amount: $10,000 - $25,000 Submit video which addresses the topic of saving money. For students ages 13 -18. Check website for participating banks in your state. Amount: $3,000 - $500 Savings Bond For grades 1 - 12. Entries may portray any North American game bird or animal that may be legally hunted or trapped. Amount: $250 - $1,000 National Suffolk Sheep Foundation High School Senior or current college student. Must currently be a regular member of or part of a family membership in the United Suffolk Sheep Association. Kairos Prize 4021 Canario Street, Ste 338 Carlsbad, CA 92008 11/01/2011 For more information, see website at: www.aba.com/ABAEF/LightsCameraSave.htm 11/01/2011 NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest 11250 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, VA 22030 artcontest@nrahq.org (703) 267-1531 www.nrahq.org (click on "Youth Programs") 11/01/2011 United Suffolk Sheep Association P O Box 995 Ottumwa, IA 52501. 11/01/2011 Contact your school Principal or Guidance Counselor for application or see webpage at: http://spirit.prudential.com 11/01/2011 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 txyouth@tcu.edu www.neeley.tcu.edu/txyouth 11/01/2011 For more information, see website at; www.texaspainthorseclub.com (click on "Forms") 11/01/2011 For more information, see website at: www.vacancy.com/scholarship 11/01/2011 Amount: $1,000 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards National Association of Secondary School Principals Award based on community and volunteer activities. Grades 5 - 12. 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. Amount: State winners - $1,000, National winners - $1,000 and an all expense paid trip to Washington, DC. Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 TEXAS PAINT HORSE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP For Children of Texas Paint Horse Club Members. Amount: Not listed Vacancy.com Blog Scholarship Anyone who has a blog or webpage can enter. Use Vacancy.com to find your ideal apartment in your ideal city. Write a short essay explaining why it is so amazing. Amount: $500 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. Your Point of View Student Contest College Week Live Scholarship Submit an essay that illustrates changes that you believe your high school needs. Must be between the ages of 14 - 19. Amount: $300 - $1,000 For high school students grades 9 12. To enter the contest: Register for CollegeWeekLive and login/ attend CollegeWeekLive during a live event during the Fall semester. 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 "Community", then "Programs") or contact your school or local VFW Chapter 11/01/2011 For more information, see website at: www.energizestudents.org/Speak-Your-Mind/Contest.aspx 11/01/2011 Register online at: www.collegeweeklive.com/ 11/03/2011 For more information, see website at: www.nsliforyouth.org/#data 11/03/2011 EESC 1004 5th Street Springfield, OR 97477 Tel: (541)988-1005 www.engineeringedu.com/postercontest.html 11/04/2011 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 11/05/2011 Screening Committee Sphinx Competition 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2550 Detroit MI 48243 313-877-9100 info@sphinxmusic.org www.sphinxmusic.org (click on "Programs") 11/09/2011 Amount: $10,000 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Engineering Education Service Center (EESC) Poster Contest Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) Freedom in Academia Essay Contest Sphinx Competition for String Players Full, merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to learn less commonly taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs. Amount: Expenses associated with program “Grand Challenges for Engineering” is the theme for the Engineering Education Service Center’s poster contest. Must be 18 or older to enter. If under 18, a parent or guardian must submit your poster on your behalf. Amount: $50 - $200 Watch two short videos about real students who were censored and punished for speech that is protected by the U.S. Constitution. In 700-1200 words, discuss the videos you have seen and explain how these universities betrayed the purpose of a university and violated the constitutional guarantees of free expression. Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 The competition is open to all Junior High, High School and College age Black and Latino string players residing in the U.S. All semi-finalists receive full scholarship to summer education program. Amount: $2,000 - $10,000 Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum Student Essay Contest For grades 5 - 12. Answer essay questions on website which provoke ideas about citizenship and responsibility to do what is right to make the world a better place. Amount: $50 - $100 First Freedom Student Competition The First Freedom Student Competition is a national essay contest, offering 9th - 12th grade students nationwide an opportunity to compete for awards, as they examine religious freedom, its history, current importance and relevance in their lives. Online registration deadline is November 14th. Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum 323 N. Harvey Oklahoma City 73101 405.235.3313 888.542.HOPE lp@oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org (click on "Education") 11/11/2011 First Freedom Center 1321 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23219-3629 Phone: (804) 643-1786 competition@firstfreedom.org www.firstfreedom.org (click on "Education Programs") 11/14/2011 Women in Aviation, International Morningstar Airport 3647 State Route 503 South West Alexandria, OH 45381-9354 Phone 937-839-4647 www.wai.org 11/14/2011 For more information, see website at: http://allmediany.com/competitions.php 11/15/2011 PBA|NCA - Sally Scholarship 15825 N. 71st Street, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85254-1521 www.probeauty.org/competitions/#scholarship 11/15/2011 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 11/15/2011 Stokes Scholarship Application National Security Agency 9800 Savage Rd. Suite 6779 Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779 (410) 854-4725 www.nsa.gov (click on "Careers") 11/15/2011 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 AllMediaNY.com Scholarship Competition High School Senior in the U.S. Tworound essay contest. Amount: $100 - $1,000 National Cosmetology Association - Sally Beauty Scholarship High school graduates under the age of 26, NCA members or children/grandchildren of current NCA members interested in the field of cosmetology. Amount: $1,000 National Rifle Association - Jeanne E. Bray Memorial Scholarship National Security Agency - Stokes Educational Scholarship Program 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. Amount: Up to $2,000 per year SAT-1600, ACT-25, High school GPA 3.0 or higher, demonstrate leadership abilities, U.S. citizen, must work for National Security Agency after graduation. Must major in computer or electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or intelligence analysis. Amount: Tuition, books, fees Renaissance Training Institute - Youth Civil Rights Leadership Essay Contest ( Susan G. Komen Scholarship Texas Music Educators Association High school students grades - 9 -12 - in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex will have the opportunity to compete for an all-expense paid trip to the RTIEL Youth Civil Rights Leadership Tour, which will consist of visits to historic sites in the cities of Montgomery and Selma, Alabama and various youth summit activities hosted by the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute. In addition, the first and second place winners will be awarded scholarships. Amount: $500 - $1,000 Seniors who plan to attend a state university who face significant financial burdens due to the loss of a parent or guardian to breast cancer or their own breast cancer diagnosis at age 25 or younger For students who are interested in becoming a teacher with a commitment to music education. Amount: $2,500 Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition Submit a fiction short story manuscript of 1,500 words or fewer. Other contests available on website. RTIEL, INC. P.O. Box 174831 Arlington, Texas 76003 Phone: 888.881.2657 Email: info@rtiel.org www.rtiel.org/Youth-Essay-Contest.html 11/15/2011 For information and to apply go to www.komen.org/scholarship 11/15/2011 Texas Music Educators Association P.O. Box 140465 Austin, Texas 78714-0465 (888) 318-8632 www.tmea.org/programs/scholarships 11/15/2011 For more information, see website at: www.writersdigest.com/competitions/short-story 11/15/2011 Intel Science Talent Search Society for Science & the Public 1719 N. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 202-785-2255 sts@societyforscience.org www.societyforscience.org/sts 11/16/2011 For more information, see website at: www.artofdairyartcontest.com 11/18/2011 Amount: $100 - $3,000 Society for Science & the Public - Intel Science Talent Search For High School Seniors who have completed independent science research projects and wish to pursue careers in science, math, engineering or medicine. Amount: $1,000 - $100,000 Lucerne - The Art of Dairy Art Contest Entrants will be required to neatly design, decorate and color the cow pictured on the Entry Form uniquely blending some aspect of music with at least one dairy product, where dairy product plays a central role in the design. For students grades 9 12 in selected states in the U.S. Check website to see if your state participates. Amount: $5,000 for student, $5,000 for teacher and up to $20,000 for school Texas Scholar Award ♦Senior with minimum GPA of 3.5 or better ♦Cannot be a family member of a State Farm employee ♦Participates in at least one of the following UIL activities: See Mrs. Carlton in T129 or email her at scarlton@judsonisd.org to be nominated Academics: *Business – accounting, computer science, computer applications *Journalism – editorial writing, feature writing, headline writing, news writing *Language Arts – literary criticism, ready writing, spelling & vocabulary *Math & Science – Calculator applications, mathematics, number sense, science *Speech – cross examination debate, informative & persuasive speaking, *Lincoln Douglas debate, poetry & prose interpretation Nomination forms due to Mrs. Carlton by the following dates to be considered for each opportunity: Nov. 18, 2011 Dec. 9, 2011 Jan. 20, 2012 Feb. 17, 2012 Athletics cross country, football, team tennis, baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, wrestling Music band, choir, orchestra, mariachi Other UIL Competition Current Issues & Events One-Act Play Social Studies Center for Alcohol Policy Essay Contest Must be 18 yrs of age or older. Essay: “The Importance of Toward Liquor Control to Modern Alcohol Policy.” Center for Alcohol Policy 1101 King Street Ste 600-A Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 519-3090 info@centerforalcoholpolicy.org www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/essay-contest 11/19/2011 For more information, see website at: www.dosomething.org/make-art-save-art 11/28/2011 BOA Editions, Ltd. PO Box 30971 Rochester, NY 14604 11/30/2011 For more information, see website at: www.fraserinstitute.org (click on "Education Programs" 11/30/2011 Send apps to: scholarships@rotor.com or 1635 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. 11/30/2011 Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Do Something - Make Art, Save Art Contest Submit visual artwork and a short essay showcasing the importance of art education. Amount: $1,000 A. Poulin, Jr. Poetry Prize US citizen 18 & older who have not published a book of poetry. Amount: $1,500 Fraser Institute Video Contest Submit video addressing the topic: "Natural Disasters: The Economics of Aid and Recovery" Amount: $750 - $2,000 Helicopter Foundation International Must have interest studying to be a commercial helicopter pilot or helicopter maintenance technician. Amount: Varies with scholarship National Catholic Society of Foresters Scholarship P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) International - STAR 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 www.ncsf.com/scholarships.html 11/30/2011 P.E.O. International Headquarters 3700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50312 Phone: 515-255-3153 www.peointernational.org/peo-projectsphilanthropies 11/30/2011 Recruits individuals, particularly minority students, who have demonstrated skills critical to the National Security Agency (NSA). As an NSA employee, you will attend college full time, then work during the summer at NSA. Visit the website for program benefits and qualifications. www.nsa.gov National Security Agency 9800 Savage Rd, Suite 6779 Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779 Attn: Stokes Program 11/30/2011 Scholarships will be awarded based on a combination of SAT and/or ACT scores (no mixing allowed), class rank, GPA, and the number of advanced placement or honors courses completed through grade 11. Must be enrolled in an AFROTC program in college. AFROTC Admissions College Scholarship Section 551 East Maxwell Blvd. Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5917 1-866-423-7682 www.afrotc.com/scholarships 12/01/2011 Alzheimer's Foundation of America 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Fl. New York, NY 10001 info@afateens.org 866.AFA.8484 www.afateens.org/competition_video.html 12/01/2011 Barbara Lotze Scholarship Committee American Association of Physics Teachers One Physics Elipse College Park, MD 20740 301-209-3340 programs@aapt.org www.aapt.org (click on "Programs") 12/01/2011 American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship Program 2601 East Interstate 40 Amarillo, TX 79104 (806) 378-5029 foundation@aqha.org www.aqha.com/Foundation.aspx 12/01/2011 Amount: $4,000 For High School Senior Women. Exhibits excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics and potential for future success. 20 years of age or under. 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Recommended by a P.E.O. chapter. Amount: $2,500 Stokes Educational Scholarship Program Air Force ROTC Scholarships Alzheimer’s Foundation of America - Teens Video Competition American Association of High School Physics Teachers - Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Teachers Amount: Varies For students between the ages of 13 and 19. Submit an autobiography and create an artistic or documentary (non - fiction) video of two minutes or less that conveys a moment in relation to Alzheimer s disease when you learned something about your understanding of the disease, learned something about caregiving, or decided to become a community volunteer or activist. Amount: 250 - $500 For students who plan to pursue a career in physics teaching at the high school level. Must be U.S. citizen. Amount: $2,000 American Quarter Horse Association Scholarships All scholarships offered by the American Quarter Horse Association. Must be member of the association. Amount: $500 - $8,000 866-NSA-HIRE or 410-854-4725 AXA-Achievement Scholarship Program Scholarship based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community service. One scholarship per state and one National winner. Amount: $10,000 - $25,000 Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest Contest is open to students in grades 7-12. You must write an essay of no more than 350 words on the following topic: “What Freedom of Speech Means to Me”. You must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet Reserve Association, a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary or a Member-at-Large to enter. AXA Achievement Scholarship Program Scholarship Management Services, CSFA One Scholarship Way P.O. Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 1-800-537-4180 axaachievement@scholarshipamerica.org www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievementscholarship.html 12/01/2011 Fleet Reserve Association National Headquarters 125 N. West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 (703) 683-1400 www.fra.org/essay 12/01/2011 Register online at: http://autoskills.aaa.com 12/01/2011 For more information, see website at: www.foreclosure.com. Questions or comments regarding the essay or the Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program can be sent to scholarship@foreclosure.com or call at 561.988.9669 ext. 7387. 12/01/2011 Haraldson Foundation 25025 I-45 North, Suite 410 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 (281) 362-9909 ndossey@haraldsonfoundation.org www.haraldsonfoundation.org 12/01/2011 Independent Pool and Spa Service Association, Inc. 10842 Noel Street #107 Los Alamitos CA 90720 888-360-9505 info@ipssa.com www.ipssa.com (click on "Resources") 12/01/2011 For more information, see website at: www.texasscholarships.org/types/osfs/los.html 12/01/2011 Amount: $2,000 - $10,000 Savings Bond Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Contest Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program Haraldson Foundation Scholarship - University of Texas Independent Pool & Spa Service Association Scholarship Fund For 11th and 12th grade Automotive Technology students. Teams compete in a nationwide contest for scholarships and prizes. Amount: Varies Essay: "You've acquired $150,000 in cash to be used specifically for a distressed real estate purchase. Outline a detailed strategy that ensures the maximum return on investment, whether it's in terms of financial profit or personal satisfaction ... or both". For incoming Freshmen, undergraduate and graduate students. Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 For high school Seniors who plan to attend the University of Texas at Austin or currently enrolled students. Must demonstrate academic excellence (High SAT or ACT scores, Top 10% of graduation class). Amount: $33,600 Must be self-employed swimming pool/spa service technicians or immediate family in California, Arizona, Texas, Florida and Nevada. Amount: Not listed Longhorn Opportunity Scholarship For students in selected high schools in Texas who wish to enroll in the University of Texas. Check the website to see if your school is participating in this program. Amount: $5,000 per year Maryknoll Student Essay Contest National Rifle Association Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest For students grades 6 - 12. Theme for essay: "Bullying is a serious problem among young people today. Tell a story of how you or someone you know experienced bullying. Then explain how you think Jesus would tell all those involved to handle the situation." Amount: $150 - $1,000 Grades K -12. 1000 word essay on topic: "The Second Amendment to the Constitution: Why it is important to our nation." Amount: $100 - $1,000 Savings Bonds Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society Elks National Foundation Scholarships National Cattlemen's Foundation Beef Industry Scholarship For college students pursuing degrees in programs that will prepare them for careers in natural resource conservation. Amount: Varies Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen. Applications will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Other scholarships are available on website. Amount: $1,000 - $15,000 Graduating high school Seniors or full time undergraduate students who are pursuing careers in the beef industry. Essay required. Amount: $1,500 National Organization for Women - Love Your Body Poster Contest Get Green Video Contest Annie's Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Winning posters will be chosen based on how well they counteract the media's use of narrow, unrealistic, negative images of women and/or challenge advertisers that profit from women's dissatisfaction with their bodies. Amount: $100 - $250 Open to U.S. high school students between the ages of 14 and 19. Submit a 30 - 120 second video that shows how one or more of the elements of science, technology, engineering or math can help green your city or town. Amount: $250 - $500 plus Samsung products Students must be studying sustainable/organic agriculture. Amount: Varies Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers PO Box 304 Maryknoll, NY 10545-0304 Phone: 914-941-7590 Toll Free: 888-627-9566 E-Mail: essaycontest@maryknoll.org www.maryknollsociety.org 12/01/2011 NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund, Office of General Counsel, 11250 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: (703) 267-1250 www.nradefensefund.org 12/01/2011 For more information, see website at: www.tctws.org 12/01/2011 Elks National Foundation 2750 N. Lakeview Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60614-1889 773-755-4728 enf@elks.org www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm 12/02/2011 National Cattlemen's Foundation 9110 East Nichols Ave. Suite 300 Centennial, CO 80112 ncf@beef.org 303-694-0305 www.nationalcattlemensfoundation.org 12/02/2011 National Organization for Women Foundation 1100 H Street, NW, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 628-8669 (628-8NOW) http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org 12/03/2011 For more information, see website at: http://planetconnect.org/getgreenvideocontest 12/08/2011 Annie’s Scholarship Committee 1610 5th Street Berkeley, CA 94710 800.288.1089 www.annies.com/doing-good#Sustainable-AgricultureScholarships 12/15/2011 Being an American Essay Contest Fireside Catholic Publishing Scholarship For grades nine through twelve. Essay topic: “How does the Constitution establish and maintain a culture of liberty?”. Check website to see if your state participates in this program. Amount: $250 - $1,000 For any student enrolled in a Catholic high school who is a senior during the current school year. Essay required. Amount: $1,000 MONEY MISSION FINANCIAL LITERACY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Must register to play a financial literacy game via a link placed on the website of a participating credit union. Submit a 400 - 800 - word essay on the following topic: "What I Learned From the Money Mission Financial Literacy Scholarship Program Simulation and How Those Lessons Will Help Me in Real Life." The Bill of Rights Institute 200 North Glebe Road, Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22203 703-894-1776 info@BillofRightsInstitute.org www.beinganamerican.org 12/15/2011 Fireside Essay Scholarship P.O. Box 780189 Wichita, KS 67278-0189 800-676-3264 scholarshipinfo@firesidecatholic.com www.firesidecatholic.com/essay.htm 12/19/2011 For more information, see website at: www.moneymission.com 12/19/2011 Anne Ford Scholarship National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. 381 Park Ave. South, Suite 1401 New York, NY 10016-8806 212-545-7510 Toll-free: 888.575.7373 ncid@ncld.org www.ncld.org 12/31/2011 For more information, see website at: http://yourlocalsecurity.com/scholarship 12/31/2011 For more information, see website at: www.drpepper.com/promotions 12/31/2011 United States Hispanic Leadership Institute 431 South. Dearborn Street Suite 1203 Chicago, IL 60605 Telephone: (312) 427-8683 Toll-Free (800) 959-5151 www.ushli.org/student/scholarship.php 12/31/2011 Amount: $1,000 Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship National Center for Learning Disabilities For a high school senior with an identified learning disability (ld). 3.0 GPA. U.S. citizen Amount: $10,000 Blogging Scholarship YourLocalSecurity.com Post blog answering the question: "As the nation approaches its 57th Presidential Election, we're asking the future leaders of this country, students, to define the single most important political issue in this election. Tell us not only what that issue is, but also tell us why and how you propose we come to a solution that benefits the majority? Amount: $1,000 Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway Game Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders Ages 18 - 24. Submit one minute video explaining why you deserve tuition. Deadlines vary for different contests. Amount: $2,500 - $100,000 At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. Amount: $1,000 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Open to 9th-12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Essay required. Gen and Kelly Tanabe Student Scholarship 3286 Oak Court Belmont, CA 94002 650-618-2221 www.genkellyscholarship.com 12/31/2011 For more information, see website at: http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/Corp/CommunityP rograms/HomePage.cvsp 12/31/2011 Lidtke Technologies 9831 South 51st Street, Suite E-128 Phoenix, AZ 85044 Telephone: 1-800-404-8185 or 480-858-0502 customersupport@lidtke.com www.lidtke.com/essay-competition 12/31/2011 Register online at: www.scholarshipexperts.com 12/31/2011 SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA 21 Highland Circle Needham, MA 02494 800.964.5150 www.sbomagazine.com 12/31/2011 National Garden Clubs, Inc. 4401 Magnolia Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Telephone: 1-314-776-7574 E-mail: headquarters@gardenclub.org www.gardenclub.org/Youth/Contests/EssayContest.aspx 01/01/2012 For more information, see website at: www.americancollegefoundation.org/college_planning/hom e.aspx 01/05/2012 Letters About Literature Post Office Box 5308 Woodbridge, VA 22194 programdirector@lettersaboutliterature.org www.lettersaboutliterature.org 01/06/2012 Amount: $1,000 HAZ LA U (MAKE THE U) Educational Grant Must be of Hispanic heritage. Must answer three questions concerning your Hispanic heritage and your service to the community. High school Senior. Amount: $2,500 - $15,000 Lidtke Scholarship Essay Competition Write essay on one of the three following subjects: a."Why would you like to find a cure for diabetes?" b."Why would you like to find a cure for arthritis?" c."Why would you like to find a cure for insomnia?" Amount: $1,000 ScholarshipExperts.co m Top Ten Scholarship List Must be a U.S. student (13 or older) to apply, and must submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: “Create a list of your 10 favorite books and what they have taught you.” Amount: $1,000 School Band and Orchestra Magazine Essay Contest National Garden Clubs Grades 4 - 12. In 250 words (or less), finish this essay: “Dear School Board Member – why we need music education in our schools…” Amount: $1,000 Essay: “Ways We Can Protect Aquatic Ecosystems”. Grades 9 12. Contest must be sponsored by: single garden club, group of member clubs, councils or districts or a State Garden Club. State deadlines must be observed usually in Fall of year. Amount: $100 - $100 American College Foundation - Visionary Scholarship Applicant must be currently enrolled as a High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior and must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen. Essay required. Amount: $5,000 Letters About Literature Writing Contest To enter, select a fiction or nonfiction book, a short story, poem, essay or speech (sorry, no song lyrics) you have read and about which you have strong feelings. Explore those feelings and why you reacted the way you did during or after reading the author’s work. Grades 4 - 12. Amount: $500 gift card from Target. Ron Brown Scholarship For African American H.S. seniors. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Ron Brown Scholar Program 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206 Charlottesville VA 22901 (804) 964-1588 info@ronbrown.org www.ronbrown.org 01/09/2012 For more information: Leslie Kraich 800-562-2556 or 338-2556 Leslie.Kraich@ptci.net 01/13/2012 Amount: $10,000 for four years Panhandle Telephone Cooperative Graduating senior who resides with and is the child, adopted child, stepchild, or full dependent ward of a parent or parents in the certified service area of Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. http://www.ptci.net/scholarship-applications/ Amount: $1,000 Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest Create a holiday card, birthday card or all-occasion greeting card using photos, artwork or computer graphics. Contest is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia, 14 years of age or older. Amount: $10,000 All-in-One Applications Scholarship San Antonio A&M Club Foundation 100 Free College Rides You Don’t Need Daddy to Pay For For high school Seniors. Demonstrate well-rounded interests and academic achievement. Submit a maximum 500 - word essay describing your most meaningful memory and your greatest goal for the future. Amount: $1,000 Incoming freshman graduating from a Bexar County high school or residing in Bexar County who plan to attend Texas A&M at College Station. "100 Free College Rides You Don’t Need Daddy to Pay For" This article was posted on a blog in January 2008. It may be outdated, but still worth a look. Scholarship Administrator The Gallery Collection 65 Challenger Road PO Box 150 Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 scholarshipadmin@gallerycollection.com 1 - 800 - 950 - 7064 1 - 201 - 641 - 0070 www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm 01/14/2012 For more information, see website at: http://allin1applications.com/scholarship 01/15/2012 Blank applications may be obtained and printed off at www.aggiepark.com. 4/10/2012 For more information, see website at: www.advantageedu.com/blog/2008/100-free-college-ridesyou-dont-need-daddy-to-pay-for Not Listed 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: Varies with scholarship 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 AmeriCorps Program Area Go Texan Scholarships Athletic Aid.com Automotive Women's Alliance Scholarship High school juniors who participate in and complete either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion 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. Amount: $1,000 - $20,000 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. Amount: Up to $4,725 per year. Multiple scholarships available. Must apply online. A website for sports scholarship information, recruiting, eligibility and more. Amount: Varies Available to women who are pursuing education in business, design, engineering or related fields with a focus on the automotive industry. For more information, see website at: www.legion.org Not Listed Deadline: Normally the application is submitted to program staff upon arrival at your respective Boys/Girls State program. AmeriCorps 1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000 questions@americorps.gov www.americorps.gov Not Listed For more information, see website at: www.rodeohouston.com/about/scholarship/scholarships.as px Not Listed For more information, see website at: www.athleticaid.com Not Listed Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation P.O. Box 4305 Troy, MI 48099 (877) 393-AWAF (2923) www.awafoundation.org Not Listed Fill out entry form at: www.barbizonscholarship.com Not Listed BNSF Foundation 2650 Lou Menk Drive Fort Worth, TX 76131-2830 BNSFFoundation@bnsf.com Phone: (817) 867-6458 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 Amount: Not listed 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 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship Program (BNSF Foundation). Scholarships for high school seniors who are dependents of BNSF employees. 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. 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 1-800-2458182 or email: info@kjtnet.org Not Listed DARS Disability Determination Services P.O. Box 149198 Austin, TX 78714-9198 DARS.Inquiries@dars.state.tx.us www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/trnganded.shtml 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 For more information, go to: www.comcast.com (click on "About", then "Community Investment") Not Listed Enter online at: www.costep.org Not Listed For more information, see website at: www.volunteer.va.gov/StudentProgram.asp Not Listed 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 fleetwood@fleetwoodmemorial.org www.fleetwoodmemorial.org Not Listed Amount: $10,000 Catholic Union of Texas - KJT Scholarship Certification of Deafness for Tuition Waiver - Texas Must be KJT member. Academic achievement and extracurricular activities considered. Amount: Not listed Provides a certificate that verifies hearing loss for applicants for tuition waiver at state supported postsecondary schools in Texas. Amount: Tuition Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship 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: $500 - $2,000 HS senior with 2.8 GPA. Demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and display leadership abilities in school activities or through work experience. Must be nominated by a Principal or Guidance Counselor. Amount: $1,000 COSTEP.org Scholarship Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarship. Amount: $5,000 Department of Veterans 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 Fleetwood Memorial Foundation Tax-Free Benefits - Certain payments or special programs' distributions are free of tax when used for qualifying educational expenses. Amount: Varies 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! For more information, see website at: www.statevoucher.org Not Listed To register and obtain additional information and assistance in finding your team members, see website at: www.globalchallengeaward.org Not Listed Contact your local Golden Corral Restaurant for more information. Not Listed Amount: $5,000 Global Challenge Award Golden Corral Restaurants Education Loan Program High school students in grades 9 12, who speak/write English. Yearround registration, costs $25. The Global Challenge is an online international competition that encourages learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics Amount: Varies For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant. Loan will be reduced for each month student works full time with Golden Corral after completion of degree. www.goldencorral.com (click on "Career Opportunities", then on "Restaurant Co-worker Opportunities") Amount: $500 - $2,000 Good Samaritan Foundation Scholarships Harvard College Tuition Reduction The Good Samaritan Foundation sponsors scholarships for nursing students at all levels. Must be a Texas resident. Amount: Varies A major new initiative designed to encourage talented students from families of low and moderate income to attend Harvard College. Families with incomes of less than $60,000 will no 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. Good Samaritan Foundation 5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 610 Houston, Texas 77005 713.529.4646 - Phone www.gsftx.org Not Listed For more information, see website at: http://fao.fas.harvard.edu Not Listed Harvard College Financial Aid Office 86 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Telephone: 617-495-1581 Amount: Tuition reduction Imagine America Foundation Iris-Samuel Rothman Scholarship 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 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. Essay required. Amount: $500 - $5,000 Imagine America Foundation 1101 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Suite 901 Washington, DC 20036 202.336.6800 scholarships@imagine-america.org www.imagine-america.org Not Listed Iris-Samuel Rothman Scholarship P.O. Box 620643 Newton, MA 02462 617-686-3556 mrothman77@aol.com www.iris-samuelrothmanscholarship.org Not Listed Joy and Hope Project Scholarships For students who have lost a parent or sibling, and still gives back to the community with service. Amount: Not listed Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant 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. Amount: $150 - $500 Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant is now accepting applications for the next upcoming pageant. Contact pageant organizers for deadline. Project Joy & Hope PO Box. 5111 Pasadena, TX, 77508 Local Phone: (713) 944-6569 Toll Free: 1-866-JOY-HOPE www.joyandhope.org/families/services.php Not Listed 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 Not Listed Miss Southeast Texas Organization P. O. Box 22661 Houston, TX 77227 Phone: 832.723.3039 E-mail: misssetexas@yahoo.com www.misssetexas.org Not Listed For more information, see website at: www.nationalmerit.org/nasp.php Not Listed NAAPAE Headquarters/Membership PO Box 3471 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 www.naapae.net Not Listed Contact your local Exchange Club for more information or see website at: www.exchangeclubfoundation.org Not Listed Submit entry online only at: www.nextstepmagazine.com (click on "Contests") Not Listed Amount: Up to $5,000 National Achievement Scholarship Program National Association for Asian and Pacific American Education (NAAPAE) 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 Preference is given to Asians and Pacific Islanders (APIs) who plan to be teachers. Amount: Not listed National Exchange Club - Youth of the Year Award and National A.C.E. of the Year Award Next Step Magazine Shout Out Writing Contest The A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Award recognizes high school students who have had to overcome great physical, emotional or social obstacles and are now eligible for high school graduation. The Youth of the Year Award recognizes a student who serves as a role model to his or her peers, by exhibiting exceptional scholastic achievement, respect for self and others and ambitious career goals. Amount: $10,000 A first person account from teenagers on subjects like peer pressure, politics, friends, world events, culture, dating or other relevant topics. Amount: $100 Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund, Inc. Multiple scholarships and funds available. ScholarGamers.com Register on website and play games as selected by ScholarGamers.com to qualify for scholarships. Scholarships for U.S. Mainland High School Seniors - Hawaii Pacific University Amount: $1,000 Amount: Not listed 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. NSRC Fund 19 Scenic Drive Portland, Connecticut 06480 info@nsrcfund.org www.nsrcfund.org/ Not Listed For more information, see website at: www.scholargamers.com/2011-scholarships Not Listed For more information, see website at: www.hpu.edu (click on "High School Student") Not Listed For more information, see website at: www.siawe.org/scholarships.htm Not Listed Special Operations Warrior Foundation P.O. Box 13483 Tampa, FL 33681-3483 Ph: 813-805-9400 warrior@specialops.org www.specialops.org Not Listed Access website: http://www.statefarm.com/about/about.asp Not Listed Sun Country Amateur Golf Association 1440 Rio Rancho Blvd. Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (800) 346-5319 www.newmexicogolf.org (click on "About/Contact Us") 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: Reduced tuition Society of Iranian American Women for Education Currently SIAWE offers scholarships at eight Texas colleges and universities. To apply for any of the scholarships, contact each school directly. See website for participating schools. Amount: Varies Special Operations Warrior Foundation Available to students who have lost a parent involved in military special operations. Amount: Not listed State Farm Companies Foundation Various scholarships for high school, undergraduate and graduate students. Check website for other grants and awards. Amount: Varies Sun Country Amateur Golf Association Scholarship TEACH GRANT PROGRAM For students in New Mexico and West Texas. Must have completed Junior year in high school or at least one year of college with a 3.0 GPA. Must have some connection to golf. Must be recommended by a SCAGA member. Amount: Not listed 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 lowincome 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. Not Listed 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 Early High School Graduation Scholarship US citizen or permanent resident residing in Texas, for study in Texas. Must have completed recommended high school curriculum at Texas public high school in less than 36 months. For more information, see website at: www.collegefortexans.com Not Listed Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. 1122 Colorado St. 24th Floor Austin, TX 78701 (512) 454-0311 www.texas-ec.org (click on "Member Websites") Not Listed 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") Not Listed 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") Not Listed For more information, see website at: www.texasdar.org Not Listed Amount: $1,000 Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc. Scholarships Various scholarships for rural students in Texas. Check website to see if your local electric co-op offers scholarships. 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 Society Daughters of the American Revolution The Texas Society has endowed scholarships at selected Texas Universities. Scholarships are administered only by and through the respective Universities. If you are interested in further information, please contact the Texas State Scholarship Chairman at: FISKF@rcisd.org or the Financial Aid Office of the Universities. Texas Tuition Exemptions United Parcel Service Earn and Learn Program United States Achievement Academy Scholarship United States Department of Veterans Affairs Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program 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 Tuition assistance and student loans. Must be employed by UPS. Loans will be forgiven if employment with UPS continues. Amount: Up to $20,000 Grades 6-12. 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: $1,500 - $10,000 Provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service related condition. Contact your public college financial aid office or: www.collegefortexans.com Not Listed For more information: https://ups.managehr.com Not Listed Nominate online at: www.usaaacademy.com/scholarships.asp Not Listed For more information, see website at: http://gibill.va.gov/post-911/ Not Listed Submit video at: www.university-bound.com/scholarships Not Listed For more information, see website at: www.upromise.com Not Listed 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: Not listed University Bound Network Scholarship Program Submit video that how an online education could change your life. Random drawing. UPROMISE- An alternative to scholarships Amount: $2,500 Upromise is a one-stop college service provider that helps families earn, save and pay for higher education. Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation Amount: Varies Must be the son, daughter or spouse of a working ranch cowboy. 3.0 GPA. Contact WRCA office for Scholarship Application and more information. Amount: $500 - $2,500 Accounting Education Center Scholarships The AICPA offers a number of academic scholarships for students pursuing a major in accounting. Deadlines vary, but are usually in Spring Semester. For more information, see website at: http://ceae.aicpa.org/ Varies To see if your State or region participates in the program, check website at: www.acementor.org Varies Amount: Varies with scholarship ACE Mentoring Program (Architecture, Construction, or Engineering) ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who are exploring careers in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering. Students who successfully participate in the program are given the opportunity to compete for scholarships. Grades 9-12. ACE Mentor Program of America 400 Main Street, Suite 711 Stamford, CT 06901 (p) 203.323.0020 Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 AdmissionFacts Scholarships Various scholarships listed on Admissions Facts website. For more information, see website at: http://www.admissionfacts.com Varies Application deadline varies with State. For more information, see website at: www.ajm.org Varies American Indian College Fund 8333 Greenwood Blvd. Denver, CO 80221 Toll Free: (800) 776-3863 Phone: (303) 426-8900 www.collegefund.org Varies For more information, see website at; www.legion.org/scholarships Varies Enter online at: www.americanlibertyscholarship.com Varies For additional information, send questions and a selfaddressed, stamped envelope to: "National Make It Yourself With Wool Competition" Marie Lehfeldt Box 175 Lavina, MT 59046 406-636-2731 levi@midrivers.com www.sheepusa.org Varies Amount: Varies with scholarship America's Junior Miss Scholarship Program Contestants in contest are judged on scholastic ability, interviews, talent, fitness and poise. Scholarships are available at local, state and national levels. Amount: Varies American Indian College Fund Scholarship and financial aid information for Native American students offered through the American Indian College Fund. Amount: Varies with scholarship American Legion National Scholarships Various scholarships sponsored by the American Legion. Requirements and deadlines vary with scholarship. Amount: Varies 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 Create garment using wool or woolblend fabric. Ages 12 - 25. Deadlines vary with state, but most are in Fall of each year. Amount: $1,000 - $2,000 AnyCollege.Com Scholarship Arab American Institute Awards Art Contests Random drawing on AnyCollege.Com college search page. Scholarships are awarded quarterly. Deadlines vary. Amount: $2,000 Scholarships listed on the Arab American Institute website. For students of Arab descent. Amount: Varies 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. 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 The ASCAP Foundation One Lincoln Plaza New York, NY 10023 www.ascapfoundation.org Varies Austin Community Foundation P.O. Box 5159 Austin, TX 78763 512-472-4483 www.austincommunityfoundation.org Varies For more information, go to website at: www.ayusa.org/students/study-abroad/scholarships Varies Boomer Esiason Foundation c/o Jerry Cahill 483 10th Avenue, Suite 300 New York, NY 10018 Phone: 646-292-7930 jcahillbef@aol.com www.cfscholarships.com Varies Bound Tree Medical P.O. Box 8023 Dublin, OH 43016-2023 800-533-0523, ext. 5233 scholarship@boundtree.com www.boundtree.com/training/scholarships Varies For more information, see website at: www.bowl.com Varies Amount: Varies ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Foundation Scholarships Scholarships listed on the ASCAP website for students who show an interest in the field of music. Austin Community Foundation Although most scholarships are for students in the Austin Independent School District, some are for available to others in the Austin Central Texas area. Amount: Varies with scholarship Amount: Varies with scholarship AYUSA Global Youth Exchange Various scholarships for students who wish to study abroad. Amount: Varies Boomer Esiason Foundation Scholarship Program For cystic fibrosis ("CF") patients pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Scholarships awarded quarterly. Amount: $500 - $2,000 Bound Tree Medical Legacy Scholarship Program Bowl.com Scholarships 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). Amount: Awards based on cost of program Various scholarships for students involved in bowling. Amount: Varies BrainstormUSA - Dare to Dream...Expect to Succeed Scholarship Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Cancer Survivors Scholarships - Ped-Onc Resource Center, 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 Scholarship and financial aid opportunities available to the children of BLET members. Amount: Varies with scholarship Scholarships for students who have been survivors of cancer. 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.ble.org (Look under the "Communications" heading) Varies For more information, see website at: www.acor.org/pedonc/scholarships Varies For more information, see website at: www.cappex.com/scholarships Varies Apply online at: www.cardonors.com Varies For more information, see website at: www.elearners.com/careerstimuluspackage 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 sandralee41@bellsouth.net www.scholarshipprograms.org Varies For more information, see website at: www.chigems.com Varies Amount: Varies with scholarship Cappex Scholarships CarDonors.com Scholarship Fill out a Cappex profile to be eligible to apply for various scholarships. Scholarships will be given to students with well rounded profiles. Numerous scholarships available on website with varing deadlines and requirements. Amount: Varies 3.0 GPA. Academic achievement and community service. The deadlines for scholarships are: May 31, August 31, December 31 and March 15th. Amount: $500 Career Stimulus Package Scholarship Awards For students interested in enrolling in an accredited online degree program. Essay required. Amount: $4,000 Careerfitter Scholarship Center for Scholarship Administration 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 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 Coast Guard Mutual Assistance 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 19 cities in the U.S. Amount: $4,725 Financial aid programs for family members of active, retired, civilian employees, reserve and auxiliary members of the U.S. Coast Guard. Amount: Varies Coastal Bend Community Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Coastal Bend Community Foundation website. Must attend school in Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio or San Patricio counties. For more information, see website at: http://www.cityyear.org/corpsexperience.aspx Varies 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 www.cgmahq.org (click on "Assistance", then "Programs") Varies Coastal Bend Community Foundation 600 Leopard St., Suite 1716 Corpus Christi, TX 78473 361.882.9745 http://cbcfoundation.org Varies College Assistance Migrant Program Alumni Association 1725 NE Upper Drive Pullman, WA 99163 509.368.7132 www.migrantstudents.org Varies For more information, see website at: www.collegefortexans.com Varies For more information, see website at: www.collegepeas.com/money Varies For more information, see website at: www.collegeprowler.com Varies For more information, see website at: http://scholarshipwinnings.org Varies Amount: Varies with scholarship College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) For Migrant or Seasonal farm workers and/or their families working in agricultural activities. Attend a CAMP campus. Amount: $750 - $4,000 College for Texans College Peas Student Standout College Scholarship Information every Texan needs to know about preparing for, applying for and paying for college or technical school. Amount: Varies Submit a maximum 300 - word essay describing a special skill, talent or interest that helps you standout from your peers. 3.0 GPA. Amount: $500 College Prowler No Essay Scholarship College.us.com! Scholarship Submit registration form to compete for monthly randomly selected scholarships. Amount: $2,000 Open to any individual 17 years or older, who is or will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited college, university, or vocational school in an academic term within 1 year of notification date. Essay required. Amount: $3,000 Collegeanswer.com Contest Register on Collegeanswer.com website to qualify for monthly, randomly chosen scholarship. Register at: www.collegeanswer.com Varies Register online at: www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app 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 CollegeNet.com Scholarships Register on website and create a profile to win votes for scholarship. Amount: $1,000 - $3,000 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 Foundation of Abilene, Texas For Abilene, TX area students. Requirements and deadlines vary with scholarship. Amount: Varies Community Foundations Community Foundations in the United States A list of community foundations in the United States. Scholarships for high school students are available from some local foundations. Amount: Varies A listing of community foundations in the United States. Scholarships for high school students are available from some local foundations. The Community Foundation of Abilene 500 Chestnut, Suite 1509 P.O. Box 1634 Abilene, TX 79604 325-676-3883 cfainfo@abilene.com www.cfabilene.org Varies Check website to see foundation in your community: www.communityfoundations.net/index.html Varies For more information, see website at: www.tgci.com (click on "Funding Sources") Varies For more information, see website at: www.constructmyfuture.com/Students/Scholarships/Schola rships.asp Varies Amount: Varies Construct My Future.Com Scholarships Various scholarshps for students planning on attending postsecondary programs in any construction industry related field. Amount: Varies with scholarship Courage to Grow Scholarship Cowboy Heritage Association of Fort Worth Scholarship Creative Communication -Young Poets Contest High school senior or a college student with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or better. Essay required. Varies Amount: $500 Support@CourageToGrowScholarship.com PO Box 2507 Chelan, Wa. 98816 (509) 731-3056 http://couragetogrowscholarship.com For outstanding high school seniors or current college/university students who have been raised in a Texas working ranch family. Cowboy Heritage Association of Fort Worth P. O. Box 136639 Fort Worth, Texas 76136 www.cowboyheritage.org 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: www.poeticpower.com/essay.html Varies Enter online at: www.thecutekid.com Varies Apply online at: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com Varies For more information, see website at: www.foundation.dcccd.edu/scholarships/scholarships.html Varies Dallas Foundation 900 Jackson St. Suite 705 Dallas, TX 75202 214-741-9898 www.dallasfoundation.org Varies Office of Committees, NSDAR Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 (202) 628-1776 www.dar.org Varies Amount: $1,000 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 or current college students not already receiving or been awarded a fulltuition scholarship or waiver from another source. Contest is offered four times annually. Essay required. Amount: $1,000 Dallas County Community Colleges Foundation Scholarships Foundation Scholarships are available to current and potential students of the Dallas County Community Colleges. Dallas Foundation Amount: Varies with scholarship See this website for various scholarships available in Dallas Fort Worth area and Texas. Amount: Varies 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 David Barr Kirtley Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing Awards Department of Defense Scholarships for Military Children DisabilityInfo.gov DisabilityScholarships. us Resources for Teen Writers Interested in Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing. Various contests with some offering cash awards. For more information, see website at: www.davidbarrkirtley.com/teenwriter/Contests.html Varies Amount: Varies with contest Various scholarships for children of active, retired or reserve military personnel. Various deadlines, some as early as February 15th. For more information: access website at www.dodea.edu (click on "Students & Alumni") Varies Amount: Varies 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") Varies For more information, see website at: www.disabilityscholarships.us Varies For more information, see website at: www.discusawards.com/scholarship-info Varies Do A Good Deed Contest Headquarters 22222 Sherman Way, #101 Canoga Park, CA 91303 Tel: (818) 888-7100 www.doagooddeed.com Varies For more information, see website at: www.dosomething.org/grants Varies East Texas Communities Foundation 315 N. Broadway, Suite 210 Tyler, Texas 75702 903-533-0208 etcf@etcf.net www.etcf.org Varies For more information, see website at: http://educationstart.org/scholarships/ Varies El Paso Community Foundation P.O. Box 272 El Paso, Texas 79943-0272 Phone (915) 533-4020 www.epcf.org Varies Amount: Varies with scholarship Some of these unknown scholarships are Government disability scholarships that are based on specific disabilities, while others cover all disabilities. Amount: Varies with scholarship Discus Awards Do A Good Deed Contest Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new category of high school students: the all-around standout. You may nominate yourself for this monthly scholarship. Amount: $2,000 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: Various prizes Do Something - Grants and Scholarships Grants and scholarships on DoSomething.org website Amount: Varies East Texas Communities Foundation Various scholarships for graduating high school Seniors in EAST TEXAS. Amount: Varies EducationStart.org Scholarships Register on website for random drawing for scholarship. Must be 17 yrs. or older. Essay required. Amount: $3,000 - $4,000 El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships listed on the El Paso Community Foundation website. For students in the El Paso and eastern New Mexico area. Amount: Varies with scholarship EssayContests.com Executive Women International Scholarship Program Federal Aviation Administration Scholarships Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Federal Student Aid on the Web Fondo Futuro Scholarship 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 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 Various scholarships listed on website for students interested in aviation training. Amount: Varies with scholarship Apply On line using the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Amount: Varies A source for information provided by the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school. Amount: Varies Available to Hispanic high school, undergraduate and graduate students. For more information, see website at: www.essaycontests.com Varies Executive Women International 515 South 700 East Suite 2A Salt Lake City, UT 84102 801.355.2800 ewi@ewiconnect.com www.executivewomen.org Varies For more information, see website at: www.faa.gov/education/student_resources/scholarships_gr ants Varies Visit the website at: www.FAFSA.ED.GOV Varies For more information, see website at: http://studentaid.ed.gov Varies For more information, see website at: www.fondofuturo.com Varies Register online at: www.freecollegescholarships.net Varies For more information, see website at: www.freelancewriting.com Varies Register at: www.freemilitaryscholarships.com Varies Check for scholarships at: http://www.freshbrain.org/scholarships Varies Amount: $1,000 FreeCollegeScholarship s.net Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarship. Amount: $10,000 Freelance Writing Contests FreeMilitaryScholarship s.com FreshBrain Scholarships These are not scholarships, but the website offers cash prizes for winners in several different writing categories. Amount: Varies with contest Must be 18 yrs. or older. Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarships. Amount: $10,000 Scholarships for students interested in the technology field will be offered at various times on the FreshBrain website. Amount: Varies with scholarship Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Scholarships Scholarships for Girl Scouts in the Southwest Texas Area. Most deadlines are in the Spring. 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. Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas 811 N Coker Loop San Antonio, TX 78216 210.349.2404 www.girlscouts-swtx.org Varies For more information, see website at: www.girlswritenow.org Varies For more information, see website at: https://givingsoulscholarships.com/indexmembers.html Varies Register online at: www.gocollege.com Varies For more information, see website at: www.gcsaa.org (click on "Students") Varies For more information, see website at: www.guaranteedscholarships.com Varies For more information, see website at: http://hbcuconnect.com Varies Enter online at: www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php Varies Amount: Varies with scholarship Giving Soul Student Scholarships Scholarships on a monthly basis to students who tell about how they are actively making a difference in the world. GoCollege.Com Lucky Draw Scholarships Amount: $550 Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships sponsored by GoCollege.com Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Amount: $250 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 HBCU Connect Historically Black Colleges and Universities Multiple scholarships listed on the HBCU website. Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship Open to currently enrolled high school seniors or first-year college students. Must be a U.S. citizen, be under 25 years of age and answer both of the following two essay questions: in under 1000 words, "Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?" and in under 500 words, describe your career plans, goals and personal ambitions. Amount: Varies with scholarship Amount: $5,000 High School Journalism Scholarships Houston School of Floral Design Various scholarships for students interested in majoring in journalism. Scholarships are listed by State and ethnicity. Amount: Varies Can only be used at the Houston School of Floral Design for certificate programs and seminars. Amount: $500 International Dairy-Deli Bakery Association International Pet Owners Club - Cutest Pet Contest 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 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. For more information go to web page at: http://highschooljournalism.org (click on "Students") Varies Houston School of Floral Design 2000 North Loop West, Suite 130 Houston TX 77018 713-977-4364 floristschool@gmail.com www.floristschool.com Varies Scholarship Committee IDDBA P.O. Box 5528 Madison, WI 53705-0528 608-310-5000 scholarships@iddba.org www.iddba.org Varies Cutest Pet Contest c/o International Pet Owners Club P.O. Box 4470 Olathe, KS 66063 Phone: 1-913-782-3272 www.cutestpetcontest.com Varies Applicants must compete in local or state chapter contests. Check web site for State Chapters and rules of contest. Varies Amount: $1,000 Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration Contest National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution For U.S. residents. For Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors in a public or parochial school Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must address the Revolutionary War or a personality showing the relationship it bears to America today. Amount: $200 - $3000 Junior Science and Humanities Symposium JSHS invites high school students to conduct an original investigation in sciences, engineering or mathematics and to participate in regional and state symposiums. Deadlines vary with region, but all must be completed by early April. Chairman of the Rumbaugh Oration Contest NSSAR Headquarters 1000 South Fourth Street Louisville, KY 40203-3208 (502) 589-1776 contest@sar.org www.sar.org JHSH 24 Warren St. Concord, NH 603-228-4520 cousens@jshs.org www.jshs.org Varies Kosciuszko Foundation 15 East 65th Street New York, NY 10021-6595 Phone: 212-734-2130 Website: www.thekf.org Varies Amount: $1,000 - $12,000 Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarships Various scholarships available for students of Polish descent or students wishing to study Polish. Amount: $1,000 - $7,000 LA Kelley Communications Hemophilia Scholarships This website list scholarships for students or family members of students who have been diagnosed with hemophilia. 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 Lint Center for National Security Studies For students who are interested in the study of counter intelligence and national security issues. LA Kelley Communications, Inc. 65 Central Street Georgetown, Massachusetts 01833 USA phone: 1.978.352.7657 toll-free: 1.800.249.7977 fax: 1.978.352.6254 email: info@kelleycom.com www.kelleycom.com Varies 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.org www.ladiesauxvfw.org/html/scholarships.html Varies The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning, and Development 650 Childs Way, RGL 102 Los Angeles, CA 90089-0626 Phone: (213) 821-5615 Fax: (213) 821-1976 Email: trpi@trpi.org www.latinocollegedollars.org Varies For more information, see website at: www.lintcenter.org Varies For more information, see website at: www.texaslions.org (click on "Youth Contests") Varies For more information, see website at: www.littleafrica.com/scholarship Varies Lubbock Area Foundation 1655 Main Street Suite 202 Lubbock, Texas 79401 806/762-8061 contact@lubbockareafoundation.org www.lubbockareafoundation.org/index.shtml Varies For more information, see website at: www.manuscriptediting.com/contests.htm Varies Amount: Varies with scholarship Lions Club of Texas Scholarships Multiple contests sponsored by the Lions Club of Texas with multiple deadlines. Amount: $1,000 - $3,000 LittleAfrica.com This website features a list of African American Scholarships and Internship Opportunities. Amount: Varies with scholarship Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on the Lubbock Area Foundation webpage. Requirements vary with scholarship. The scholarships are for students who are in the Lubbock and South Plains of Texas area. Amount: Varies Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for people of all ages. Amount: Varies with contest MeritAid.com A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and academic scholarships from colleges across the country. For more information, see website at: www.meritaid.com Varies For more information, see website at: http://microessayscholarships.com Varies For more information, see website: http://www.military.com Varies 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. Varies Amount: Varies 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 13911 West Hillsborough Avenue, Suite 168 Tampa, FL 33635 Email: info@MAOTeen.org www.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 Varies For more information, see website at: http://mycollegeguide.org/ Varies For more information, go to website at: http://menc.org/gp/scholarship-resources-for-musicstudents Varies Amount: Varies Mycollegeguide.org Scholarship Sweepstakes Grades 9 - 12. Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarship. National Association for Music Education Amount: $2,000 Scholarship resources for students interested in music education or music performance. Amount: Varies with scholarship National Federation of Music Clubs National Hemophilia Foundation National High School Poetry Contest Competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a wide range of categories, including voice, instrumental music, composition, dance, conducting, handicapped and visually impaired, and music therapy. For more information, see website at: http://nfmcmusic.org/cms/nfmc-competitions-and-awards Varies Amount: Varies with scholarship Scholarships for students diagnosed with hemophilia or other bleeding disorders. For more information, go to website at: www.hemophilia.org (click on "About Us") Varies Amount: Varies 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 May 31. Live Poets Society of NJ P O Box 8841 Turnersville NJ 08012 LPSNJ@comcast.net www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com Varies 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 Varies Contact your State Coordinator at: http://nationalhistoryday.org Varies NLAPW National Headquarters Pen Arts Building 1300 Seventeenth Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036-1973 Phone: 202-785-1997 www.americanpenwomen.org Varies For more information, see website at: http://national.nsbe.org Varies To join NSHSS and see more information about the scholarships, go to website at: www.nshss.org Varies 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") Varies 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 National League of American Penwomen Show your creativity by 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 Contests in Art, Music, Poetry and Writing listed on the National League of American Penwomen website. Amount: Varies with contest National Society of Black Engineers Scholarships Numerous scholarships listed on the NSBE website. Requirements vary with scholarship. Amount: Varies National Society of High School Scholars Must be a member of NSHSS. Academic scholarships and academic competitions are offered annually. Some deadlines are as early as November 30. 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 1,000-word 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. Chairman, NSSAR Knight Essay Contest 721 Booth Drive Shrevesport, LA 71107-3901 301-425-4765 Email: johnjohnsoncis@yahoo.com www.sar.org (click on Education/Youth") Varies See website at: www.nationalteen.com for State deadlines and application. Varies 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 with contest held in late July - early August. 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 Negro Spiritual Scholarship Foundation OnLine Contest Index Online-DegreeScholarships.com PEPNet - Financial Aid Information for Students with Hearing Disabilities Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital Region, Florida, Mid-South Region or New England Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro spirituals. Deadlines vary by region from January through February of each year. For more information, see website at: www.negrospiritual.org/competition Varies Amount: $300 - $3,000 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 Varies Amount: Varies Must be at least 18 yrs. old. Apply online to enter random monthly drawing for scholarship. For more information, see website at: www.online-degreescholarships.com/quick-scholarship-entry.html Varies For more information, see website at: http://projects.pepnet.org/publication/financing_your_educa tion/ Varies Permian Basin Area Foundation 200 N. Loraine, Suite 500 Midland, Texas 79701 432.617.3213 www.pbaf.org Varies Amount: $2,000 This website lists many links to financial aid information for students with hearing disabilities. Amount: Varies with scholarship Permian Basin Area Foundation - Texas Various scholarships for students in the Permian Basin area of Texas. Amount: Varies with scholarship Poetry Contests Poetry.Com Contests Various contests for writers of original poetry. Requirements vary with contest. For more information see website at: http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/Contests/Poetry/ Varies Poetry.Com Contest 1 Poetry Plaza Owings Mills, MD 21117 (410) 356-2000 Submit poem online at: www.poetry.com Varies For more information, see website at: http://www.promguide.com/scholarship/default.aspx Varies For more information, see website at: www.return2college.com Varies U.S. Citizen. For exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education. 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. Varies Amount: $1,500 For more information, see website at: www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html This scholarship search, geared for African-American students, contains more than 300 scholarships searchable by GPA requirement, academic and career interest and application deadline. See website at: www.thesalliemaefund.org Varies 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 Varies Register online at: www.scholarship4education.com Varies Amount: Varies Submit an original poem, twenty four lines or less, on any subject, in any style. Awarded monthly. Amount: $25 - 5,000 Prom Guide Magazine Scholarships Return2College Scholarship Program Prom Guide Magazine offers 3 scholarships; Business- minded Graduate, Teen Model and Creative Graduate. See website for details. Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Open to current and future students who are 17 years or older. There is no maximum age limit. Amount: $1,500 Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program Sallie Mae Fund - Black College Dollars Amount: Varies with scholarship San Antonio Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on San Antonio Area Foundation website. For students in San Antonio area and throughout the state of Texas. 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.co m Scholarships Register on website to access information about several scholarships offered by Scholarshipexperts.com. Must be 13 yrs. or older. Register at: www.scholarshipexperts.com Varies For more information, see website at: www.scholarshippoints.com Varies For more information, see website at: www.graphiccommcentral.org/decide/scholarships-ingraphic-communications.html Varies Register online at: www.scholarships4moms.net Varies Register on website at: www.scholarships4moms.net/form.php Varies For more information, see website at: www.scholarsite.com Varies For more information, see website at: www.artandwriting.org Varies For more information, see website at: ww.sni.org/hep (click on "Education and Employment") Varies For more information, see website at: www.sevenfund.org/entrepreneur-image Varies For more information, see website at: www.sharpsinc.com/scholarship.htm Varies Amount: Varies ScholarshipPoints.com Scholarships in Graphic Communications Members earn points for scholarships by logging in each day, completing surveys and reviewing other sites and services. Drawings are monthly. Amount: Varies with scholarship Scholarships that are available for students pursuing higher education in a Graphic Communications related field of study. Amount: Varies Scholarships4moms Scholarships4moms.co m Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarships. Must be 18 yrs. or older. Amount: $10,000 Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarships. Must be 18 yrs. or older. Scholarship drawings are held several times during the year. Amount: $10,000 Scholarsite.com Scholarships Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Alliance for Young Artists and Writers Seneca Nation of Indians Scholarship SEVEN Fund - I Am an Entrepreneur Photography Competition Random monthly drawing. Must register with Scholarsite.com to be eligible. Amount: $1,000 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 Must be a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians. Must show financial need. Amount: Up to $11,000 per year. This competition recognizes the outstanding use of photography to tell compelling stories of role model entrepreneurs from around the world. Anyone is welcome to participate in this competition. Amount: $250 - $1,000 Sharps Scholarship Program Must write essay on topic of accidental needle-stick injuries outside of hospital and healthcare settings. Contest held twice a year. Amount: $750 - $1,500 Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society Scholarship Program Society of Automotive Engineers International Scholarships 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 For undergraduate and graduate students majoring in engineering. Deadlines vary, but are mostly in Spring semester of year. Amount: Varies with scholarship Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Scholarship Available to students from all counties in Texas. Amount: $2,500 - $15,000 Student Loan Network $10,000 Scholarship Study Abroad Scholarships Register on website to enter quarterly random drawing for scholarship. Amount: $10,000 StudyAbroad.com is a source of information on educational opportunities for students to study in other countries. 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Amount: $1,000 Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many sweepstakes where contestants can compete for cash and prizes. See website at: www.sweepstakeslovers.com Varies For more information, see website at: www.teacherscount.org/wannateach/scholarships.shtml Varies For more information, see website at: www.teenink.com/Resources/ContestsR.php Varies For more information, see website at: www.tapt.com Varies Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Student Services Division P.O. Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711-2788 1-800-242-3062 (512) 427-6101 www.thecb.state.tx.us or contact a college financial aid office. 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