Student Grants

New Horizons Kathy LeTarte Scholarship 2012-2013

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Tourism Cares
585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021

Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www.tourismcares.org

Purpose of award: To assist Michigan residents in obtaining degrees in travel and tourism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be permanent residents of Michigan who are entering their junior or senior year in a travel and tourism related major at a college or university in the United States or Canada. They must have a GPA 00.0 or higher.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

NFMC Gretchen E. Van Roy Music Education Scholarship 2012-2013

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National Federation of Music Clubs (FL) Mrs. Ralph Suggs
412 Greening Way
Roswell, GA 30076

Phone: 317-638-4003
Fax: 317-638-0503
Email: rose331s@bellsouth.net
http://www.nfmc-music.org

Purpose of award: To support students majoring in music education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be college juniors majoring in music education and must be affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs. There is no application fee to apply.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Non-Commissioned Officers Association Scholarships 2012-2013

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Non-Commissioned Officers Association 10635 IH 35 N
San Antonio, TX 78233

Phone: 800-662-2620
Fax:
Email: membsvc@ncoausa.org
http://www.ncoausa.org

Purpose of award: The scholarships are given to help the children and spouses of members of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be children or spouses of members of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association. Children must be under 25 to receive the scholarship.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $900-$1,000.
Number of awards: 16. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

NROTC Scholarship Program 2012-2013

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Chief of Naval Education and Training/NROTC

Phone: 800-NAV-ROTC
Fax:
Email:
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil

Purpose of award: To prepare young men and women for leadership roles in the Navy and Marine Corps.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are at least 17 years old as of September 1 of their first year of college, no older than 23 on June 30 of that first year and must be younger than 27 at the time of anticipated graduation. Students must attend an NROTC college and have no moral or personal convictions against military service. Those interested in the Navy program, including Nurse-option, must have an SAT critical reading score of 530 and a math score of 520 or an ACT score of22 in English and 22 in math. For the Marine Corps option, students must have an SAT composite score of 1000 or an ACT composite score of 22. Applicants must also meet all Navy or Marine Corps physical standards.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Full tuition and fees, books, uniforms and monthly stipend.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Contact information for regional offices is available online.

Optimist International Oratorical Contest 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:35:00.001-07:00

Optimist International
4494 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108

Phone: 314-371-6000
Fax: 314-371-6006
Email: programs@optimist.org
http://www.optimist.org

Purpose of award: To reward students based on their oratorical performance.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be students in the U.S., Canada or Caribbean under the age of 16 as of December 31st of the entry year. Selection is based on an oratorical contest.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 15.
How to apply: Contact your local Optimist Club.

Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarship 2012-2013

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American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org

Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least a novice ham radio license, be residents and attend school in the ARRL Midwest Division (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) and be undergraduate or graduate students in electronics, communications or another related field.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.

Bound to Stay Bound Books Scholarship 2012-2013

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Association for Library Service to Children
50 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: 800-545-2433
Fax: 312-944-7671
Email: alsc@ala.org
http:7/www.ala.orglalsc

Purpose of award: To support students pursuing their MLS degrees.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must intend to pursue an MLS or advanced degree, plan to work in children's librarianship and be U.S. or Canadian citizens. Selection is based on academic excellence, leadership and a desire to work with children in any type of library.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $6,500.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Perry F. Hadlock Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

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American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org

Purpose of award: To assist students who are involved in amateur radio and seeking a bachelor's degree or higher in a technology-related field.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold Technician Class Amateur Radio License or higher in the ARRL Atlantic or Hudson Division. They must be seeking a bachelor's degree or higher in a technology related field with preference given to electrical and electronics engineering students.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

PHD ARA Scholarship 2012-2013

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American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org

Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have any class of ham radio license, be residents of the ARRL Midwest Division (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) and be studying journalism, computer science or electronic engineering. Applicants may also be the children of deceased amateur radio operators.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online but may not be completed electronically. All completed applications must be mailed.

Pi Sigma Alpha Washington Internship Scholarships 2012-2013

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Pi Sigma Alpha
The Washington Center
2301 M Street NW; Fifth Floor Washington, DC 20037-1427

Phone:
Fax:
Email: info@twc.edu
http://www.apsanet.org/ -psa/

Purpose of award: To provide Pi Sigma Alpha members with scholarships to participate in summer or fall term internships in Washington, DC.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must belong to Pi Sigma Alpha and be nominated by their local chapter. The award is for a political science internship is based on academic achievement and service to the organization.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Pierre and Patricia Bikai Fellowship 2012-2013

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American Center of Oriental Research (ACOR)
656 Beacon Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02215

Phone: 617-353-6571
Fax: 617-353-6575
Email: acor@bu.edu
http://www.bu.edu/acor

Purpose of award: To help graduate students in an archaeological project at the American Center of Oriental Research.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduate students. The fellowship includes room and board at ACOR and $400 a month and may be combined with the Harrell and Groot fellowships. The fellowship does not support field work or travel. Recipients must live at the ACOR center in Jordan from June of one year to May of the next.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $400 plus room and board.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Princess Cruises and Princess Tours Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:32:00.001-07:00

American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Foundation Inc. 1101 King Street
Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703-739-2782
Fax: 703-684-8319
Email: scholarship@astahq.com
http://www.astanet.com

Purpose of award: To encourage study in the field of travel and tourism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be admitted or enrolled in a travel and tourism curriculum at a two- or four-year college or university or proprietary travel school, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and write a 300- word paper on the two features cruise ships will need to offer passengers in the next 10 years. Applicants must be a resident, citizen, or legal alien of the United States or Canada.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: August 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Professional Scholarships 2012-2013

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Insurance Scholarship Foundation of America, P.O. Box 866
Hendersonville, NC 28793-0866

Phone: 828-890-3328
Fax: 828-891-2667
Email: billie@inssfa.org
http://www.inssfa.org

Purpose of award: To promote excellence in the insurance industry by helping in the education of its employees.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have been employed in the industry for at least three years, must be NAIW member for a minimum of three years, must have the CPIW/M designation, demonstrated active involvement in NAIW leadership activities, and engaged in a course of study designed to improve knowledge and skills in performing employment responsibilities.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 1, August 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Professor Sidney Gross Memorial Award 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:31:00.001-07:00

Public Relations Student Society of America
33 Maiden Lane
11th Floor
New York, NY 10038

Phone: 212-460-1474
Fax: 212-995-0757
Email: prssa@prsa.org
http://www.prssa.org

Purpose of award: To assist public relations undergraduate students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate students who demonstrate superior understanding of ethical principles in public relations. Applicants need to write a response to a given scenario and must be members of the PRSSA.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

ProStart National Certificate of Achievement Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:30:00.002-07:00

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation 175 W. Jackson Boulevard
Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: 800-765-2122
Fax: 312-715-1010
Email: info@nraef.org
http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/

Purpose of award: To support students who have been recognized in the HBN/ProStart School-to-Career Initiative.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have received the ProStart national Certificate of Achievement from participation in the HBN ProStart School-to-Career Initiative. Applicants must also submit a copy of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's ProStart National Certificate of Achievement, GPA and acceptance into a culinary and/or restaurant/foodservice management related program.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: July.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Public Relations Scholarship 2012-2013

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Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 290361
Davie, FL 33329-0361

Phone: 954-262-8553
Fax:
Email: info@cksf.org
http://www.cksf.org

Purpose of award: To reward college students majoring in public relations, journalism, advertising or communications.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must complete the free online registration. This scholarship contest has two rounds: Round one is a short, multiple choice online quiz based on questions from college¬-level public relations courses. The top 20 students progress to Round two. Participants in Round two submit articles on one of three topics. Articles can be no more than two pages and are judged on creativity, accuracy and spelling/ punctuation/correct use of Associated Press style. There are first, second and third places. Second and third place winners receive $50 gift certificates.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $250.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: February 4.
How to apply: Applicants must complete the free online registration.

Ray, NRP & Katie, WKTE Pautz Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:29:00.004-07:00

American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to amateur radio operators from the ARRL Midwest Division.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be ARRL members with a General Class or higher Amateur Radio License. They must be residents of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri or Nebraska and should major in electronics, computer science or a related field at a four-year institution.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Broadcast Education Association Scholarship Program 2012-2013

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Broadcast Education Association 1771 North Street NW Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 888-380-7222
Fax:
Email: beainfo@beaweb.org
http://www. beaweb.org

Purpose of award: To honor broadcasters and the broadcast industry.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors or graduate students at BEA member universities, students pursuing freshman and sophomore instruction only or students who have already completed BEA two-year programs at a four-year college.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: September 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Reid Blackburn Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:29:00.001-07:00

National Press Photographers Foundation Fay Blackburn
The Columbian
P.O. Box 180
Vancouver, WA 98666

Phone: 360-759-8027
Fax:
Email: fay.blackburn@columbian.com
http://www.nppa.org

Purpose of award: To support photojournalism students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have completed one year at a full-time four-year college or university, provide a portfolio, demonstrate financial need and must have courses in photojournalism and have at least half a year of undergraduate study left. Applicants can apply to as many NPPA scholarships as desired, but only one award will be granted.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Rene Campbell Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:28:00.002-07:00

Tourism Cares
585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021

Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www.tourismcares.org

Purpose of award: To assist residents of North Carolina who are pursuing degrees in tourism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be rising juniors or seniors at an accredited four-year college or university and permanent residents of the state of North Carolina. They must have a GPA of3.0 or higher.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Retiree's Association of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATFAR) Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:28:00.001-07:00

Explorers Learning for Life P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015

Phone: 972-580-2433
Fax: 972-580-2137
Email: pchestnu@lflmail.org
http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring

Purpose of award: To support students who are pursuing careers in law enforcement.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be at least in their senior year of high school, and they must be active members of a Law Enforcement Explorer post. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation and an essay.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Richard W. Bendicksen Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:27:00.002-07:00

American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to amateur radio operators.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold an active amateur radio license of any class, and they must be attending a four-year institution of higher learning.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:27:00.001-07:00

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Scholarships Program Coordinator
The Gregor Building
716 West Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

Phone: 800-245-3321
Fax: 512-276-8187
Email: memberservices@acfe.com
http://www.cfenet.com

Purpose of award: To support the college education of accounting and criminal justice students who may become Certified Fraud Examiners in the future.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students with a declared major or minor in criminal justice or accounting. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, with at least one from a Certified Fraud Examiner or local CFE Chapter and must write an essay on why they deserve the scholarship and how fraud awareness will help their career.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 20.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Roiling Stone Annual College Journalism Competition 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:26:00.002-07:00

Rolling Stone
College Journalism Competition
1290 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10104

Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http://www.rollingstone.com

Purpose of award: To reward outstanding college journalism in the fields of entertainment reporting, feature writing and essays and criticism.
Eligibility requirements: Awards are available in the categories of entertainment reporting, feature writing and essays and criticism. Applicants must submit a piece published between June 1 and May 30 of the current school year in a college student newspaper or magazine. Applicants must have been full- or part-time students at the time the entries were published. Only one entry is allowed per category, but students may submit to more than one category. Each entry must be submitted separately with a completed entry form, and the submitted piece must be a tearsheet from the magazine or newspaper with the date of publication shown.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: June 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Rural Poverty Research Center Undergraduate Fellowships 2012-2013

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Rural Poverty Research Center Oregon State University
213 Ballard Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-3601

Phone: 541-737-1442
Fax: 541-737-2563
Email: rprc@oregonstate.edu
http://www.rprconline.org

Purpose of award: To provide research opportunities for undergraduate students interested in rural poverty.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have an interest in pursuing a career in rural poverty research or policy, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a minimum 3.0 GPA in their major and be entering their final year of undergraduate study.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact RPRC for application information.

Schwan's Food Service Scholarship 2012-2013

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Child Nutrition Foundation
Scholarship Committee
700 S. Washington Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703-739-3900
Fax:
Email: jcurtis@schoolnutrition.org
http://www.schoolnutrition.org

Purpose of award: To support those entering the school foodservice industry.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants or parents of applicants must be School Nutrition Association members for at least one year and be pursuing a field of study related to school foodservice.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Tuition, fees and books.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Scripps Howard Top Ten Scholarship 2012-2013

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Scripps Howard Foundation
Top Ten Scholarship
P.O. Box 5380 Cincinnati, OH 45201

Phone: 513-977-3035
Fax: 513-977-3800
Email: vlmartin@scripps.com
http://www.scripps.com

Purpose of award: To recognize the top journalism students in the country.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants are nominated by their college and must be full-time college students entering their junior or senior year and studying journalism. Selection is based on academic achievement, commitment to a career journalism and essay.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $10,000.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available by request.

Seabee Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:25:00.001-07:00

Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association
P.O. Box 6574
Silver Spring, MD 20916

Phone: 301-570-2850
Fax:
Email: smsa@erols.com
http://www.seabee.org

Purpose of award: To provide scholarships for sons, daughters and grandchildren of Seabees, both past and present, active, reserve or retired.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be sons, daughters, step¬children or grandchildren of Regular, Reserve, Retired or deceased officers or enlisted members who have served or are now serving with the Naval Construction Force or Naval Civil Engineer Corps, or who have served but have been honorably discharged. Scholarships are for bachelor's degrees.
Target applicant: College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,200.
Number of awards: 89.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.

BSA Research Fellowship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:24:00.001-07:00

Bibliographical Society of America
P.O. Box 1537
Lenox Hill Station
New York, NY 10021

Phone: 212-452-2710
Fax:
Email: bsa@bibsocamer.org
http://www.bibsocamer.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to those pursuing bibliographical studies.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must submit proposals for studying books as historical evidence or an examination of the history of book trades or publishing history.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

SEMA Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

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Specialty Equipment Market Association 1575 S. Valley Vista Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Phone: 909-396-0289
Fax: 909-860-0184
Email: education@sema.org
http://www.sema.org

Purpose of award: To support the education of students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must show financial need, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, pursue a career in the automotive aftermarket or related field and be U.S. citizens. For the scholarship that is a minimum of $1,500: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a four-year degree or graduate level program at a college and complete a minimum of 60 hours credit or be juniors or seniors at the time of scholarship application. For the $1,000 scholarship: Applicants can also be in a two-year community college or vocational-technical program and have completed a minimum of 30 hours of credit or be sophomores at the time of the scholarship application.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: $1,000-$1,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Sergeant Major Douglas R. Drum Memorial Scholarship Fund 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:23:00.001-07:00

American Military Retirees Association 5436 Peru Street
Suite 1
Plattsburg, NY 12901

Phone: 800-424-2969
Fax: 518-324-5204
Email: info@amra1973.org
http://www.amra1973.org

Purpose of award: To provide funds for members of the AMRA or their dependents, children or grandchildren for tuition, room and board or books.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current members of the AMRA or the dependent, child or grandchild of a current member.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: August 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Seth Horen, K1 LOM Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:22:00.002-07:00

American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org

Purpose of award: To provide scholarship assistance to active amateur radio operators.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold an active Amateur Radio License in any class and must be attending a four-year institution of higher learning.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Sheryl A. Horak Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:22:00.001-07:00

Explorers Learning for Life
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015

Phone: 972-580-2433
Fax: 972-580-2137
Email: pchesrnu@lflmail.org
http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring

Purpose of award: To support students who are pursuing careers in law enforcement.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be in their senior year of high school, and they must be members of a Law Enforcement Explorer post. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation and an essay.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Shields-Gillespie Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:21:00.004-07:00

American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) P.O. Box 391089
Cleveland, OH 44139-8089

Phone: 440-543-5366
Fax:
Email: info@aosa.org
http://www.aosa.org

Purpose of award: To assist pre-K and kindergarten teachers with program funding, including instruments and training.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be a member of AOSA. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have lived in the United States for the past five years. Programs should focus on music/movement learning.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online for AOSA members.

Simmons Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:21:00.003-07:00

American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Foundation Inc. 1101 King Street
Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703-739-2782
Fax: 703-684-8319
Email: scholarship@astahq.com
http://www.astanet.com

Purpose of award: To aid graduate study in travel and tourism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be residents, citizens or legal aliens of the U.S. or Canada and be graduate students pursuing master's or doctorate degrees with an emphasis in travel and tourism. Applicants must also submit a travel and tourism¬-related paper or thesis.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: August 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

SLA Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:21:00.001-07:00

Special Libraries Association 331 S. Patrick Street Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703-647-4900
Fax: 703-647-4901
Email: sla@sla.org
http://www.sla.org

Purpose of award: To support students who wish to pursue careers in special librarianship.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be college graduates or college seniors with an interest in special librarianship who are admitted by a recognized library school or information science program and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to SLA members and those who show an interest in special library work.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $6,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: October 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Southern California Chapter/Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:20:00.003-07:00

American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Foundation Inc. 11 0 1 King Street
Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703-739-2782
Fax: 703-684-8319
Email: scholarship@astahq.com
http://www.astanet.com

Purpose of award: To encourage students to enter the profession of travel and tourism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year college or university and be enrolled in travel and tourism classes, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and write a 500-word paper entitled, "My Goals in the Travel Industry." Students should also include why they should be selected and must be U.S. citizens. One winner from the Southern California area and one winner from anywhere in the U.S. will be chosen.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: August 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

SPS Future Teacher Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:20:00.001-07:00

Society of Physics Students
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740

Phone: 301-209-3007
Fax: 301-209-0839
Email: sps@aip.org
http://www.spsnational.org

Purpose of award: To provide scholarships to physics majors who are participating in a teacher education program and who intend to pursue a career in physics education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of SPS and intend to pursue a career in teaching physics. Students must be undergraduate physics majors, at least in their junior year of study at the time of application.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online or from chapter advisors.

SSPI Scholarship Program 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:19:00.003-07:00

Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) Tamara Bond
55 Broad Street
14th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Phone: 212-809-5199
Fax: 212-825-0075
Email: rbell@sspi.org
http://www.sspi.org

Purpose of award: To help high school and university graduates with undergraduate and post-graduate study in satellite-related disciplines.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors, undergraduate or graduate students who are members of SSPI (membership is free) studying satellite-related technologies, policies or applications. Some scholarships have requirements such as interests, financial need, residency, gender, race or GPA. The award is based on commitment to education and careers in the satellite fields, academic and leadership achievement, potential for contribution to the satellite communications industry and a scientific, engineering, research, business or creative submission.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

CaGIS Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-11-01T20:19:00.001-07:00

American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) 6 Montgomery Village Avenue
Suite 403
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Phone: 240-632-9716
Fax: 240-632-1321
Email:
http://www.acsm.net

Purpose of award: To support excellence in cartography or GIScience.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be/enrolled full-time in a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree program in cartography or geographic information science. Prior scholarship winners may apply. Applicants are judged on their records, statements, letters of recommendation and professional activities.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 22.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Tadeusz Sendzimir Fund 2012-2014

2011-10-30T03:22:00.001-07:00

Connecticut Community Foundation Center for Philanthropy 43 Field Street
Waterbury, CT 06702

Phone: 203-753-1315
Fax: 203-756-3054
Email: info@conncf.org
http://www.conncf.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to students who are studying Polish language, history or culture.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Connecticut residents who are either in the U.S. during the academic year or in Poland during the summer. Academic year applicants must be taking undergraduate courses in Polish history, culture and language or be graduate students majoring in Slavic studies with an emphasis on Polish culture. Preference is given to students of Polish descent.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Technical Award 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:21:00.003-07:00

Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance P.O. Box 91202
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202

Phone: 800-259-5626 x1012
Fax: 225-922-0790
Email: custserv@osfa.la.gov
http://www.osfa.state.la.us

Purpose of award: To assist Louisiana resident students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Louisiana residents, apply during their junior or senior year in a public high school, and pursue an industry-based occupational or vocational credential in a public college or university that meets certain standards. They must also have a minimum 2.0 GPA Score, at least 15 on the English and Mathematics subsections of the ACT PLAN Assessment, have at least minimum passing scores in English and Mathematics on the GEE, and have prepared a 5-year education and career plan.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: $600.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: July 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online or from guidance counselor.

Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, Inc. Founders Fund Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:21:00.001-07:00

Environmental Consortium of Hudson Valley Colleges & Universities c/o Pace Academy for the Environment
861 Bedford Road
Choate 221N
Pleasantville, NY 10570

Phone: 914-773-3738
Fax: 914-773-3265
Email: envclconsortium@pace.edu
http://environmentalconsortium.org

Purpose of award: To support a student who excels in the environmental field at one of the member institutions of the consortium.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled full-time and at least in the second year of college or in graduate school. Students must major in an area of environmental studies such as, but not limited to, ecology, hydrology, conservation biology, natural resource management, zoology or environmental law and policy. A list of member institutions is listed online.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Tuition Reduction for Non-Resident Nursing Students 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:20:00.002-07:00

Maryland Higher Education Commission Office of Student Financial Assistance 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 800-974-1024
Fax: 410-260-3200
Email: osfamail@mhec.state.md.us
http://www.mhec.state.md.us/

Purpose of award: To support non-resident nursing students who are attending college in Maryland.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants cannot be residents of the state of Maryland, but they must be enrolled in a two-year or four-year undergraduate nursing program in Maryland. Students must agree to work full-time at a Maryland hospital after graduation, for a period of four years for full-time students and two 'years for part-time students.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Veterinary Education Program 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:20:00.001-07:00

New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission 3 Barrell Court
Suite 300
Concord, NH 03301

Phone: 603-271-2555 x352
Fax: 603-271-2696
Email: jknapp@pec.state.nh.us
http://www.state.nh.us/postsecondary/

Purpose of award: To support veterinary medicine students in New Hampshire.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have been New Hampshire residents for at least 12 months prior to the beginning of the school year and must have graduated from a New Hampshire high school within the last six years.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $12,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available at the University of New Hampshire College of Life Sciences and Agriculture.

Vocational Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:19:00.004-07:00

Kansas Board of Regents
Curtis State Office Building
Suite 520
1000 SW Jackson Street Topeka, KS 66612

Phone: 785-296-3421
Fax: 785-296-0983
Email: dlindeman@ksbor.org
http://www.kansasregents.org

Purpose of award: To assist Kansas students to attend vocational colleges.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in approved vocational programs and take the vocational exam. Selection is based on exam scores.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 250. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Wachovia Technical Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:19:00.003-07:00

College Foundation of North Carolina
P.O. Box 41966
Raleigh, NC 27629-1966

Phone: 866-234-6400
Fax: 919-821-3139
Email: programinformation@cfnc.org
http://www.cfnc.org

Purpose of award: To assist students with financial need who are enrolled in two-year technical programs in North Carolina community colleges.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in their second year of a technical program. Financial need and academic merit are required. The award may be used for books, tuition or transportation.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 58.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Recipients are selected by a committee at each individual community college. Contact your college for more information.

Walter and Ruby Behlen Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:19:00.001-07:00

Washington Award for Vocational Excellence 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:18:00.001-07:00

Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board
917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504

Phone: 360-753-7850
Fax: 360-753-6243
Email: info@hecb.wa.gov
http://www.hecb.wa.gov

Purpose of award: To reward students for outstanding achievement in vocational or technical education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a Washington high school, skills center or public community or technical college, graduate high school with at least 360 hours in an approved vocational program or have completed at least one year in an eligible vocational program by June 30th of the award year and not have previously received a WAVE scholarship.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $6,290.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Students must be nominated by a counselor or administrator.

Executive Women International Scholarship Program 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:17:00.002-07:00

Executive Women International (EWI) 515 South 700 East Suite 2A
Salt Lake City, UT 84102

Phone: 801-355-2800
Fax: 801-355-2852
Email: ewi@executivewomen.org
http://www.executivewomen.org

Purpose of award: To assist high school students in achieving their academic goals.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school juniors who plan to pursue four-year degrees at accredited colleges or universities. Selection is based on application materials, communication skills, academic record, extracurricular activities and leadership.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$10,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact your local EWI chapter.

William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:17:00.001-07:00

American Legion, Department of Michigan
212 N. Verlinden Avenue
Lansing, MI 48915

Phone: 517-371-4720 x25
Fax: 517-371-2401
Email: programs@michiganlegion.org
http://www.michiganlegion.org

Purpose of award: To support Michigan students who are the sons, daughters or grandchildren of veterans.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be sons, daughters or grandchildren of war-time veterans, residents of Michigan, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college or university. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic standing and applicants' goals. Applicants must also provide proof of a parent's military service record. They should send scholarship information to the county district committee person.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 5.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Women In Science and Technology Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:16:00.002-07:00

Virginia Business and Professional Women's Foundation P.O. Box 4842
Mclean, VA 22103-4842

Phone: 800-525-3729
Fax:
Email: bpwfoundation@act.org
http://www.vabpwfoundation.org

Purpose of award: To support women who are pursuing careers in science and technology.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and they must be officially accepted into a bachelor's, master's or doctoral program in the state of Virginia. Students must be majoring in biology, bio-engineering, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, engineering, mathematics, medicine, physics or similar scientific and technical fields. Applicants must show financial need and have concrete plans to use their education in a science or technical career. Recipients must complete their course of study within two years.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant Program 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:16:00.001-07:00

Maryland Higher Education Commission Office of Student Financial Assistance 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 800-974-1024
Fax: 410-260-3200
Email: osfamail@rnhec.state.md.us
http://www.rnhec.state.md.us/

Purpose of award: To support students in Maryland who plan to work in jobs which are needed on a statewide or regional basis.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a Maryland postsecondary school. Dependent students must have parents who also live in Maryland. Eligible majors are chosen to address current state or regional needs and usually include the following: child care, human services, teaching, nursing, physical and occupational therapy and public service. Students must agree to begin working within that employment field within one year of graduation at a rate of one year for every year that the scholarship was granted.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000-$4,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: July 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online in January.

World of Expressions Scholarship - Music 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:15:00.002-07:00

Random House Inc. Creative Writing Competition
c/o Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
P.O. Box 297
St. Peter, MN 56082

Phone: 888-369-3434
Fax: 212-940-7590
Email: worldofexpression@randornhouse.com
http://www.worldofexpression.org

Purpose of award: To recognize students of New York City Public High Schools for creativity in music.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be seniors in a New York City Public High School who are 21 years old or younger and must not have family members employed by Bertelsmann or its subsidiaries. They should submit original literary compositions in one of the following ways: poetry/spoken work, fiction/drama, personal essay/memoir or graphic novel. Compositions are judged based on technical merit, but artistic expression is the main criterion.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$10,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 9.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Academic Financial Services FFA Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:15:00.001-07:00

AFL-CIO Skilled Trades Exploring Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:12:00.004-07:00

Explorers Learning for Life
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015

Phone: 972-580-2433
Fax: 972-580-2137
Email: pchestnu@lflmail.org
http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring

Purpose of award: To assist explorers in obtaining an education that will help them start a career in skilled trades.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating seniors who plan to attend an accredited public or proprietary institution or a union apprentice program. They must provide three recommendations and a 500-word essay.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: April 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

AFSA Financial Aid Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:12:00.003-07:00

American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
2101 East Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

Phone: 202-944-5504
Fax: 202-338-6820
Email: dec@afsa.org
http://www.afsa.org/essaycontest

Purpose of award: To provide financial aid to university students who are the children or dependents of Foreign Service employees.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependents of U.S. government Foreign Service employees with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students must attend or plan to attend full-time an undergraduate U.S. college, university, community college, art school, conservatory or other post-secondary institution. Applicants must submit applications, transcripts and financial need reports. Recipients must complete their undergraduate degree within four years and must demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: $1,000-$3,500.
Number of awards: 55. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: February 6.
How to apply: Applications are available after November 1.

AFSA/AAFSW Merit Award 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:12:00.001-07:00

American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) 2101 East Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

Phone: 202-944-5504
Fax: 202-338-6820
Email: dec@afsa.org
http://www.afsa.org/essaycontest

Purpose of award: To recognize the academic and artistic achievements of high school seniors who are the children or dependents of Foreign Service employees.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependents of U.S. government Foreign Service employees who are members of AFSA or AAFSW. Students must be high school seniors with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants can also submit an art entry under the categories of visual arts, musical arts, drama, dance or creative writing. Awards are based on GPA, SAT scores, a two-page essay, letters of recommendation and extra-curricular activities.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: $500-$1,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 6.
How to apply: Applications are available online after November 1.

AFSCME Family Scholarship Program 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:11:00.003-07:00

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO Attn: Education Department 1625 L Street NW Washington, DC 20036-5687

Phone: 202-429-1000
Fax: 202-429-1293
Email: education@afscme.org
http://www.afscme.org/

Purpose of award: To offer financial assistance to the dependents of AFSCME members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are the daughters, sons or financially dependent grandchildren of AFSCME members who intend to enroll in a full¬time, four-year degree program in any accredited college or university. Applicants should submit applications, essays, transcripts, test scores and recommendation letters. Selection is based on information provided on the application form, high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores and a required essay.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 13. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: December 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request.

AFTRA/Heller Memorial Foundation Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:11:00.001-07:00

American Federation of Television and Radio Artists 260 Madison Avenue
7th Floor
New York, NY 10016

Phone: 212-532-0800
Fax: 212-532-2242
Email: info@aftra.com
http://www.aftra.com

Purpose of award: To support AFTRA members and their children.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be AFTRA members in good standing with five years of membership or the children of members. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and financial need and can be used to study any academic field or for professional training in the performing arts at an accredited higher education institution.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $2,500.
Number of awards: 12-15.
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

AGCO Corporation FFA Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:08:00.004-07:00

National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960

Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org

Purpose of award: To support students in select majors who are in the FFA.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. They must have one of the following undergraduate majors: agronomy, crop science, general agriculture, agricultural communications, education, journalism, extension, public relations, business management, economics, sales and marketing, engineering, mechanization, agriculture power and equipment or welding. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board. Students must show financial need and evidence of community service participation.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,400.
Number of awards: 8.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

AGDATA Inc. FFA Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:08:00.003-07:00

National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960

Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org

Purpose of award: To support students who are members of the FFA.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. They must be majoring in one of the following subject areas: agronomy and crop science, animal nutrition, animal/dairy/poultry science, agricultural communications, business management, education, economics, finance, engineering, animal breeding and genetics, biochemistry, biological sciences, family and ranch management, horticulture, computer science in agriculture, entomology, environmental engineering, turf management, general agriculture, plant pathology or soil science. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA¬administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board. Applicants must show financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Agrium U.S. Inc. FFA Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:08:00.001-07:00

National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960

Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org

Purpose of award: To support students who are members of the FFA.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be pursuing a bachelor's degree in one of the following subjects: agricultural sales, marketing, engineering, agronomy or crop science. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board. Applicants must show proof of community service participation.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Agway Foundation FFA Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:07:00.001-07:00

National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960

Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org

Purpose of award: To support FFA members who are studying agriculture.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be residents of one of the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont. They must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. They may be pursuing a two-year or four-year degree in any major related to agriculture. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 9.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

AII-Teke Academic Team 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:06:00.002-07:00

Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation 8645 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268

Phone: 317-872-6533
Fax: 317-875-8353
Email: tef@tke.org
http://www. tkefoundation.org

Purpose of award: To recognize the scholastic achievement of the top ten members academically.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be initiated Tau Kappa Epsilon members in good standing and full-time students. Applicants must also have a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate outstanding positive contributions to their chapter, campus and community. A statement describing how they have benefited from TKE membership is required.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $300.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: March 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Allan Jerome Burry Scholarship United Methodist Church 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:06:00.001-07:00

Office of Loans and Scholarships
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: 615-340-7344
Fax: 615-340-7367
Email: umscholar@gbhem.org
http://www.gbhem.org

Purpose of award: To support students in ministry or chaplaincy programs who are members of the United Methodist Church.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must show evidence of financial need, leadership qualities, academic excellence and church participation. They must have a GPA of3.0 or higher. Students must have been active members of the United Methodist Church for at least three years and be nominated by the campus chaplain or minister.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available from campus ministers or chaplains.

ALPA Scholarship Program 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:05:00.002-07:00

Air Line Pilots Association
1625 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 703-689-2270
Fax:
Email:
http://www.alpa.org

Purpose of award: To support the children of medically retired, long-term disabled or deceased pilot members of the Air Line Pilots Association.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Selection is based on academic achievements and financial need. The award is renewable for four years with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail.

Alpha Gamma Rho Educational Foundation 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:05:00.001-07:00

National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960

Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org

Purpose of award: To support male students who are majoring in agriculture.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. Students must enroll in a college which has an Alpha Gamma Rho chapter, and they should be pursuing a four-year degree in any field related to agriculture. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Alvin E. Heaps Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:04:00.004-07:00

Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union District Council (RWDSU)
30 E. 29th Street New York, NY 10016

Phone: 212-684-5300
Fax:
Email:
http://www.rwdsu.info

Purpose of award: To provide scholarships for RWDSU members and their children.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be RWDSU members or their children. Recipients are determined through consideration of academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities and completion of a 500-word essay.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.

American Family Insurance FFA Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:04:00.003-07:00

National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960

Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org

Purpose of award: To support students who are members of the FFA.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. They may be pursuing a four-year degree in any major in the state of Wisconsin, Minnesota or Missouri. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Fisher Broadcasting Scholarships for Minorities 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:04:00.001-07:00

Fisher Communications Inc.
100 4th Avenue N.
Suite 440
Seattle, WA 98109

Phone: 206-404-7000
Fax:
Email: info@fsci.com
http://www.fsci.com

Purpose of award: To attract minority students into careers in broadcasting.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be college sophomores enrolled in a broadcast, marketing or journalism curriculum at a college or vocational-technical school, be of non-white origin, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Residents outside of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and must apply scholarship funds to colleges in those states. Residents of those states may apply scholarship awards to out-of-state schools.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:03:00.003-07:00

American Legion
Attn.: Americanism and Children and Youth Division P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206

Phone: 317-630-1249
Fax: 317-630-1369
Email: acy@legion.org
http://www.legion.org

Purpose of award: To provide scholarships for Eagle Scouts.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be registered, active members of a Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team or Venturing crew chartered to an American Legion Post or Auxiliary or Scouts who are the sons or grandsons of Legionnaires or Auxiliary Members. Applicants must receive the Eagle Scout Award, be active members of their religious institutions, receiving the appropriate Boy Scouts religious emblem, demonstrate citizenship, be at least 15 years old and be high school students.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500-$10,000.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

American Veterinary Medical Association FFA Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:03:00.001-07:00

National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960

Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org

Purpose of award: To support students who are pursuing degrees related to animal science.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. They must be pursuing a four-year degree in one of the following subject areas: animal nutrition; animal, dairy, equine or poultry science; animal breeding and genetics; animal pathology or veterinary sciences. Preference will be given to students who are planning to work in the fields of veterinary medicine and veterinary food supply. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:02:00.002-07:00

AMVETS Auxiliary
4647 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 20706

Phone: 301-459-6255
Fax:
Email:
http://www.amvetsaux.org

Purpose of award: To promote educational opportunities for students interested in or involved with a national service organization.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the child or grandchild of a current member of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: 12.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail.

Anderson Foundation FFA Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:02:00.001-07:00

National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960

Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org

Purpose of award: To support students who are majoring in agriculture.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. They must be pursuing a four-year degree in agriculture in the state of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan or Ohio. Applicants must show proof of community service participation. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,250.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Anthony J. DeAndrade Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:01:00.002-07:00

Graphic Communications International Union
1900 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 202-462-1400
Fax: 202-721-0600
Email:
http://www.gciu.org

Purpose of award: To provide scholarships for the dependents of members of the GCIU.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependents of a member of GCIU, be graduating from high school during the year of the award or be a recent graduate who by Oct. 1 will not have completed more than one-half year of college.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: February.
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting your local union office or by filling out an online request form .

ARA Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:01:00.001-07:00

ARA Scholarship Foundation Inc. ARA Scholarship Advisor
109 Defiant Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945

Phone: 703-385-1001
Fax:
Email: arascholar@sbcglobal.net
http://www.a-r-a.org

Purpose of award: To support the children of Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors and/or planning to attend college full-time and have earned a minimum 3.0 GPA in their last educational program. Applicants must also be the children of employees of a Direct Member of ARA who were hired at least one year prior to March 15 of the application year. Scholarships are based on academic merit, not financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by email request.

Archer Daniels Midland Company FFA Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:00:00.002-07:00

National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960

Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org

Purpose of award: To support students who are majoring in agriculture.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time in an agriculture program. They must have at least a 2.8 GPA and a history of leadership and community service. Students only need to complete the online application one. time [Q be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a LOOO-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 80.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Armstrong Achievement Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-30T03:00:00.001-07:00

Armstrong Foundation
2500 Columbia Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603

Phone: 717-396-5536
Fax: 717-396-6124
Email: foundation@armstrongfoundation.com
http://www.armstrongfoundation.com

Purpose of award: The Armstrong Foundation awards four-year awards for college to children of employees and retirees of Armstrong and its subsidiaries.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be sons or daughters of full-time or retired employees of Armstrong or its subsidiaries. Eligible students must also meet all requirements for participation in the Merit Program as sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 27.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Arysta LifeScience North America FFA Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-30T02:58:00.000-07:00

National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960

Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org

Purpose of award: To support students in the FFA who are studying agriculture or business.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. They must be majoring in one of the following subject areas: agronomy, crop science, horticulture, nursery and landscape management, plant science, turf management, agricultural communications, public relations or sales and marketing, entomology or plant pathology. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,100.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Young Soloists Awards 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:48:00.001-07:00

VSA Arts
818 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 800-933-8721
Fax: 202-429-0868
Email: info@vsarts.org
http://www.vsarts.org

Purpose of award: To award promising young musicians with disabilities with scholarship funds and a chance to perform in Washington, DC, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be instrumentalists or vocalists no older than 25 years of age and have physical or mental disabilities that limit one or more of their major life activities. Applicants need to include audio or videocassette recordings of three musical selections along with a one-page biography explaining why they feel they should be selected for the award. Awards are based on technique, tone, intonation, rhythm and interpretation from the taped performances.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Samuel Huntington Public Service Award 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:47:00.004-07:00

Massachusetts Electric Company
Samuel Huntington Fund
Attn: Amy F. Stacy
25 Research Drive
Westborough, MA 01582

Phone: 508-389-3390
Fax:
Email: amy.stacy@us.ngrid.com
http://www.nationalgridus.com

Purpose of award: To provide money for graduating college seniors to pursue public service anywhere in the world.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating college seniors and should submit applications, cover sheets, proposals, budgets, transcripts, resumes, and three recommendation letters.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $10,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Illustrators of the Future 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:47:00.003-07:00

L. Ron Hubbard
P.O. Box 3190
Los Angeles, CA 90078

Phone:
Fax:
Email: contests@authorservicesinc.com
http://www.writersofthefuture.com

Purpose of award: To discover deserving amateur aspiring illustrators.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must not have published more than three black-and-white story illustrations or more than one color painting in national media. Applicants must also submit three original illustrations done in a black-and-white medium in three different themes.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$4,000.
Number of awards: 3 awards are given quarterly with a grand prize awarded annually.
Deadline: December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30.
How to apply: There is no application form.

3 Percent Scholarships 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:47:00.001-07:00

New Mexico Higher Education Department 1068 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Phone: 800-279-9777
Fax: 505-476-6511
Email: heather.romero@state.nm.us
http://hed.state.nm.us

Purpose of award: To support New Mexico undergraduate and graduate students to attend postsecondary institutions in New Mexico.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who attend public postsecondary institutions in New Mexico. Each participating college or university has its own eligibility requirements.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to full tuition and fees.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact your financial aid office.

Academic Challenge Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:46:00.002-07:00

Arkansas Department of Higher Education
114 East Capitol
Little Rock, AR 72201-3818

Phone: 501-371-2050
Fax: 501-371-2001
Email: finaid@adhe.arknet.edu
http://www.arkansashighered.com

Purpose of award: To encourage Arkansas high school graduates to enroll in Arkansas colleges and universities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating Arkansas high school seniors who meet academic minimum standards and income requirements.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 2.25
Amount: Up to $3,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available through your high school counselor.

Academic Excellence Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:46:00.001-07:00

State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board P.O. Box 7885
Madison, WI 53707

Phone: 608-267-2206
Fax: 608-267-2808
Email: heabmail@heab.state.wi.us
http://heab.state.wi.us

Purpose of award: To assist outstanding Wisconsin students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Wisconsin high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at an eligible Wisconsin college or university. The award is given to the student with the highest GPA in each public and private Wisconsin high school.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,250-Full tuition.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact your high school guidance counselor.

Academic Scholars Program 2012-2014

2011-10-22T02:45:00.001-07:00

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Phone: 800-858-1840
Fax: 405-225-9230
Email: studentinfo@osrhe.edu
http://www.okhighered.org

Purpose of award: To assist students in attending Oklahoma colleges and universities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants can qualify for the program by being Oklahoma or out-of-state students who are named National Merit Scholars, National Merit Finalists or U.S. Presidential Scholars, by being Oklahoma residents who score above the 99.5 percentile on the SAT or ACT or by being nominated by a public college or institution. Applicants must attend an Oklahoma college or university.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Full tuition.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available from your high school guidance counselor, by telephone request and online.

Academic Scholarship Program 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:44:00.002-07:00

Ohio Board of Regents
State Grants and Scholarships Department P.O. Box 182452
Columbus, OH 43128

Phone: 888-833-1133
Fax: 614-752-5903
Email:
http://regents.ohio.gov

Purpose of award: To assist outstanding Ohio high school students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Ohio high school seniors who plan to attend full-time an Ohio undergraduate institution and who meet academic requirements. The award is given to at least one student from each participating high school.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 23.
How to apply: Contact your high school guidance counselor.

Jessica King Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:44:00.001-07:00

Association for International Practical Training (AIPT) 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 250
Columbia, MD 21044-3519

Phone: 410-997-2200
Fax: 410-992-3924
Email: aipt@aipt.org
http://www.aipt.org

Purpose of award: To help students in the international hospitality field.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old, have a degree in the hospitality industry or be currently employed for at least one year in the hospitality industry and be fluent in the host country's language. Applicants must also have been offered an overseas position and be participating in an AIPT-sponsored program. The scholarship is based on merit.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by email.

Access College Early Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:43:00.004-07:00

Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education P.O. Box 95005
Lincoln, NE 68509

Phone: 402-471-2847
Fax: 402-471-2886
Email: ritchie.morrow@ccpe.ne.gov
http://www.ccpe.state.ne.us

Purpose of award: To support Nebraska high school students who are enrolled in early college courses.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must demonstrate financial need through proof of participation in government aid programs or documentation of recent family hardships.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Access to Better Learning and Education Grant Program 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:43:00.003-07:00

Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance 1940 N. Monroe Street
Suite 70
Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759

Phone: 888-827-2004
Fax: 850-245-9667
Email: osfa@f1doe.org
http://www.f1oridastudentfinancialaid.org

Purpose of award: To help undergraduate students from Florida who want to attend Florida private colleges or universities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Florida residents for at least a year and first-time undergraduate students enrolled in degree programs (except theology or divinity degrees). Applicants must meet Florida's general state aid eligibility requirements. Participating institutions determine application procedures, deadlines and student eligibility.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact the financial aid office at eligible Florida colleges and universities.

Ada Mucklestone Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:43:00.001-07:00

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Illinois
P.O. Box 2910
Bloomington, IL 61702

Phone: 309-663-9366
Fax:
Email: webmaster@illegion.org
http://www.illegion.org/scholarship.html

Purpose of award: To provide financial aid to students who are children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of veterans who are eligible for membership in the American Legion.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be residents of Illinois who are in their senior year of high school or who have graduated but have not previously attended college. They must be children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of Armed Forces veterans who served during American Legion eligibility dates.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $800-$1,200.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail.

Adult Part-Time Grant 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:42:00.002-07:00

Office of Scholarships and Grants, Bureau of Student Financial Assistance
P.O. Box 30462 Lansing, MI 48909

Phone: 888-4-GRANTS
Fax:
Email: treasscholgrant@michigan.gov
http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid

Purpose of award: To assist financially needy, independent undergraduates who have been out of high school for at least two years.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Michigan residents enrolled at a participating public or independent degree-granting Michigan college or university on a part-time basis. Applicants must be able to show financial need and not be in default on an educational loan. This award is distributed through each participating college.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: For detailed information and application procedures contact the college or university financial aid office.

Agenda for Delaware Women Trailblazer Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:42:00.001-07:00

Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building, 5th Floor 820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

Phone: 800-292-7935
Fax: 302-577-6765
Email: dhec@doe.k12.de.us
http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/

Purpose of award: To support female Delaware undergraduate students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be legal residents of Delaware who will enroll in a public or private nonprofit college in Delaware as an undergraduate with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Based 50 percent on financial need and 50 percent on community and school activities, vision, participation and leadership.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: April 12.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Agnes M. Lindsay Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:41:00.002-07:00

Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance 454 Broadway
Suite 200
Revere, MA02151

Phone: 617-727-9420
Fax: 617-727-0667
Email: osfa@osfa.mass.edu
http://www.osfa.mass.edu

Purpose of award: To provide assistance to Massachusetts students who are from rural parts of the state, demonstrate financial need and attend a Massachusetts public institution of higher education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be permanent Massachusetts residents for at least one year before the beginning of the academic year. Applicants must also be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available by phone.

Aid for Part-Time Study 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:41:00.001-07:00

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) 99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12255

Phone: 888-697-4372
Fax:
Email:
http://www.hesc.com

Purpose of award: To assist part-time undergraduate students at New York State institutions.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must meet income eligibility requirements, be enrolled for at least 3 but less than 12 semester hours per semester or at least 4 but less than 8 semester hours per quarter in an eligible undergraduate program, be New York State residents and be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. Tuition charges must exceed $100 per year, and once payments begin, students must maintain a C average.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact the financial aid office to receive an APTS application.

Alabama Student Grant Program 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:40:00.002-07:00

State of Alabama
Commission on Higher Education 100 N. Union Street
P.O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130

Phone: 334-242-1998
Fax: 334-242-0268
Email:
http://www.ache.state.al.us

Purpose of award: To assist Alabama residents planning to attend colleges in the state.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Alabama residents attending or planning to attend Birmingham-Southern College, Concordia College, Faulkner University, Huntingdon College, Judson College, Miles College, Oakwood College, Samford University, Selma University, Southeastern Bible College, Southern Vocational College, Spring Hill College, Stillman College or the University of Mobile.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,200.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact the college financial aid office.

Albert H. Hix. W8AH Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:40:00.001-07:00

American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111

Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org

Purpose of award: To provide scholarship assistance to amateur radio operators who are from the West Virginia Section or Roanoke Division or who are attending school in the West Virginia section.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold a General Class or higher Amateur Radio License and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Albert M. Lappin Scholarship 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:39:00.002-07:00

American Legion, Department of Kansas
1314 SW Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, KS 66612

Phone: 785-232-9315
Fax: 785-232-1399
Email:
http://www.ksamlegion.org

Purpose of award: To assist the education of needy and worthy children of American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are average or better students. They must be the son or daughter of a veteran and enrolling or enrolled in a post-secondary school in Kansas. A parent must have been a member of the Kansas American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary for the previous three years. In addition, the children of deceased parents are eligible if the parent was a paid member at the time of death. Applicants must submit a 1040 income statement, documentation of parent's veteran status, three letters of recommendation, with only one from a teacher, an essay on the topic of "Why I Want to Go to College" and a high school transcript. Applicants must maintain a C average in college and verify enrollment at the start of each semester.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Program 2012-2013

2011-10-22T02:39:00.001-07:00

Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 50625
Minneapolis, MN 55405

Phone: 651-769-1757
Fax: 651-459-8371
Email:
http://www.joefrancis.com

Purpose of award: To provide barber and cosmetology students with financial aid.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be sponsored by one of the following: a fully accredited, recognized barber or cosmetology school, a licensed salon owner or manager, a full-service distributor or a member of the International Chain Association, Beauty and Barber Supply Institute, Cosmetology Advancement Foundation or National Cosmetology Association. Applicants must be actively enrolled in cosmetology school or planning to enroll during or after the award month of August. Judging is based on financial need, motivation and character.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June l.
How to apply: Applications are available online.