AMBUCS offers scholarships to students (U.S. citizens) in their junior/senior year in a bachelor's degree program, or a graduate program leading to a master's or doctoral degree.
Mesquite Independent School District only
Students must be accepted in an accredited program by the appropriate health therapy profession authority in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and hearing audiology. Assistant programs are not eligible.
2. Proof of legal blindness: Verification should be in the form of a statement from a state rehabilitation agency, an ophthalmologistor an optometrist.
3. Proof of US citizenship: A passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers or proof of legal residency.
4. Documentation of academic achievement: Copies of school transcripts and copies of SAT and/or ACT results.
Please note: Numbers 2, 3 and 4 above, must be submitted in one ofthe following formats: tif, jpeg or pdf.
5. Three letters of recommendation: Two letters should attest to the candidate’s academic skills. Each letter must include the name, address and telephone number of the person writing the reference.
6. Two personal statements: One describing the educational and personal goals of the applicant (500 words or less) and the second describing the influence of an outstanding teacher on the applicants education.
Please note: Numbers 5 and 6 above, must be submitted in Microsoft Word.
12 separate scholarship and student aid programs to help New Mexico
students attain their educational goals.
All recipients must attend a not for profit educational institution. The Foundation will not make awards to students attending for profit schools. Potential applicants should check carefully before submitting an application.
scholarship money to both undergraduate and graduate engineering students.
Application Instructions:
Review the details for each scholarship listed below.
Begin the application process. You will be prompted to answer some qualifying questions regarding citizenship, gender, GPA, relation to SAE members, etc.
At the end of the qualification process, you will see the list of scholarships for which you qualify (if any). Print a copy of this list for your records.
This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life.
Applicants to the Talbots Scholarship Foundation must:
Be women currently residing in the United States or Canada;
Be women who earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2000;
Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-, three- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States or Canada;
Be attending the full 2010-11 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2011; and
Have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete an undergraduate* degree as of the beginning of the 2010 fall academic term.
Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund
making higher education a reality for Central American and Latino
students, including AB 540 students, from California only.
Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity
Applicants must demonstrate financial need
Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA
Applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement
Applicants must be either: a) graduating High School seniors b) current undergraduate, graduate and professional students c) community college students (must be AB540)
Low income students must reside and study in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles Area (Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union, East Los Angeles) and San Fernando Valley
Applicants must be willing to give back to the community by becoming a mentor to a high school student or completing the equivalent of 52 community service hours assigned by SALEF
seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society.
Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident
Every Drop Counts $10,000 Earth Science Scholarship
the $30,000 fund is divided into six scholarship awards among two groups: four local $2500 scholarships for four high school seniors in our spring site school districts and two $10,000 statewide scholarships for two Texas residents pursuing higher education in the Earth/Environmental Sciences at any accredited four-year college or university.
Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Area of study: open.
General Category II:
Those students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field, who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements.
To be considered for a NIAF scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:
• Be enrolled in an US accredited institution of higher education for the Fall 2010.
• Have a grade-point average of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent).
• Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien.
• Fit into one of the two NIAF scholarship categories.
• For the purposes of the NIAF Scholarship Program, to be “Italian American� the student must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy.
to deserving students interested in pursuing careers in journalism. Scholarships are worth up to $25,000.
All applicants must be a student member of NABJ.
All applicants must be a journalism major or pursuing a career in journalism.
All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and have at least one year of school remaining. Awards will be granted for the 2010-2011 school year.
Previous NABJ scholarship winners are not eligible to reapply.
Some awards include additional requirements. See individual award descriptions.
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
The NACME Pre-Engineering Student Scholarship Program recognizes the nation’s highest achieving African American, Latino, and American Indian high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to science and engineering as a career goal.
a $1,500 award to be used toward the cost of attending an engineering school, as well as a certificate of recognition.
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions National Program
designed to promote public service and create access to higher
education.
To be eligible for the program,
students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Be a U.S. citizen, or be in the final stages of
the application process for U.S. citizenship, and will have attained
citizenship within a year of being accepted to the program;
Be in good academic standing with at
minimum 2.75 GPA based on a 4.0 scale at an accredited college or
university;
Willingness to relocate upon graduation
(Mobility Agreement will be signed upon selection);
Have a strong interest in a career in
public service with the USDA;
Exhibit leadership and community
involvement;
Intellectually curious
Attend a mandatory orientation in
Washington, D.C.
And meet major and class level requirements
of the scholarship.
Active duty, reserve or veteran U.S. Marine U.S. Marine who has served at least 90 days and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who is currently attached to a Marine unit, or was attached to a Marine unit U.S. Navy Corpsman who was attached to a Marine unit and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy.
offer scholarships to students from disadvantaged communities who face limited access to educational and career opportunities.
High school seniors who do not fit the criteria needed for the RMHC/HACER, RMHC/African American Future Achievers and RMHC/Asia and are eligible to attend an institution that offers accredited post-secondary instruction may apply. Applicants must also reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating program.
• Must have applied to or be enrolled in a college, university, or graduate school, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree
• The student has a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and, if the student is an entering freshman, • The student scores 29 or higher on the ACT test, or 1350 or higher on the SAT test.
The goal of the Latin American Educational Foundation Scholarship is to award funds to qualified students who have demonstrated a commitment to the Hispanic Community
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria.
·Colorado resident
·Hispanic Heritage and/or actively involved in the Hispanic community
·Accepted to an accredited college, university or vocational school
·Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
·Recipients are required to fulfill 10 hours of community service during year of funding at your college/university. Service provided at or for LAEF will qualify to satisfy this requirement and is strongly encouraged.
Applications are received from students in public as well as Catholic high schools
To apply, students must be of the Catholic faith and of Italian heritage (or children or grand children of non-Italian ICF members) and meet academic, financial need, and character requirements.
Applications are received from students in public as well as Catholic high schools
To apply, students must be of the Catholic faith and of Italian heritage (or children or grand children of non-Italian ICF members) and meet academic, financial need, and character requirements. First year scholarships in the amount of $400 will be awarded to approximately 200 applicants. Students from Nevada only.
To apply, students must be of the Catholic faith and of Italian heritage (or children or grand children of non-Italian ICF members) and meet academic, financial need, and character requirements. First year scholarships in the amount of $400 will be awarded to approximately 200 applicants.
To apply, students must be of the Catholic faith and of Italian heritage (or children or grand children of non-Italian ICF members) and meet academic, financial need, and character requirements. First year scholarships in the amount of $400 will be awarded to approximately 200 applicants.
Candidates qualifying for this scholarship must be members or sons/daughters of "members in good standing" (paid dues to date) of the Glastonbury Irish-American Society. This membership must be active for the past 3 years for eligibility.
• Two $1,200 scholarships to high school seniors planning to matriculate full time at an accredited College or University granting an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. • Two $1,200 scholarships to full-time students presently attending an accredited College or University.
The Iranian scholarship foundation (ISF) is a nonprofit organization founded to provide scholarships to the Iranian-American students in need of financial assistance.
1- Be enrolled or accepted at a four-year accredited American University 2- Be in need of financial assistance 3- Possess and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher 4- Have participated in community service 5- Provide two letters of recommendation; one from a teacher and one from an organization for which student has performed community service 6- Write a 750-1000 words essay about his/her dreams and aspirations 7- Be of Iranian descent 8- Have a minimum SAT score of 1850 or 27 for ACT(if applying as a high school student)
Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC) Scholars Program
Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:
Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American
Are a citizen/legal permanent resident or nationals of the United States
Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED Will be enroll for the first-time at a U.S. located, accredited* college or university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall of 2011 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student. First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients. Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities Meet the Federal Pell Grant* eligibility criteria; and Have all three forms (Nominee Personal Information Form completed by the student, Nominator Form completed by an educator familiar with the student’s academic record and a Recommender Form completed by a person familiar with the student’s leadership and community service
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
Students from Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma Washington only.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
Students from Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio Texas only.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
Students from Knoxville and Nashville Tennesse only.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
Students fromOklahoma City and Tulsa Oklahoma only.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
Students from New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier City Louisiana only.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
EWISP has been recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 12 scholarships in the United States. Students are nominated by their schools to participate in the scholarship competition. Judges select winning students based on their scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.
Students from Birmingham and Huntsville Alabama only
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The ShurTech Brands, LLC ("ShurTech") "Duck Tape® Brand Duct Tape Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest" ("Contest") begins at 12:01:00 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET"), March 1, 2010, and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET, June 7, 2010 ("Contest Entry Period"). Entries postmarked, or e-mailed, after June 7, 2010, will not be considered.
The Contest is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada, including the District of Columbia, but excluding Puerto Rico and the Province of Quebec, 14 years of age or older at the time of entry who are attending a high school prom in the spring of 2010. Employees of Sponsor, their family members, and persons living in the same household as employees or their family members are NOT eligible. All federal, state and local laws apply.
DDWSF awards nine scholarships annually to high school seniors seeking higher education. They are selected for their community service, academic excellence and financial need without regard to race, creed or gender.
Individual awards are one time grants.
Awards vary up to $1000.
Five additional grants are awarded to selected recipients.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)-Scholarship Awards
The mission of CHCI Scholarship Program is to provide critical financial assistance that will increase graduation rates among Latino students in post-secondary education.
There is no GPA or academic major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
CHCI scholarships provide recipients with a one time scholarship of:
$1,000 community college or AA/AS granting institution
The Coca−Cola Scholars Foundation supports over 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.4 million through two nationally recognized programs on behalf of the Coca−Cola System.
Click the links above for specific information related to each program. You or someone you know could be a future Coca−Cola Scholar!
The BURGER KING Scholars Program focuses on providing scholarship awards to assist students who excel academically while also working part-time and being actively involved in their community.
The BURGER KING Scholars Program also includes BURGER KING Employee Scholarship awards. Restaurant employees are an important part of the success of our fundraising efforts at restaurants. For this reason, we provide $1,000 scholarships awards to eligible restaurant team members working at a qualified participating restaurant location in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Additionally, the top BURGER KING Employee Scholarship applicants will be eligible to receive a James W. McLamore Outstanding Scholar award in the amount of $5,000.
This year the Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program will award 1,000 scholarships of $1,000 each to students in grades 9-12 living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study upon high school graduation.
We look for folks with solid grades, who are involved in volunteer efforts in their schools and communities, and/or have a work history. Students must be planning to attend a college, university or technical school in the fall immediately following their high school graduation. 9–12th grade students from private, public, alternative or home schools are eligible to apply. Grants are a one-time award, so if you were a winner in the past, you aren’t eligible to apply again.
The AXA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of AXA Equitable, directing the company's philanthropic and volunteer activities and working to improve the quality of life in communities across the country where AXA has a presence.
Winners in every state nationwide
Scholarships of $25,000, $10,000 and $2,000
Focus on students' personal accomplishments
Learn more about all of the programs that make up AXA Achievement.
For any questions or inquiries about student-related programs, please contact Nao Vang, Student Programs Coordinator, at (415) 346-2051 x 102 or email: programs@aaja.org.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Welcome to the Scholarship Programs page of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF), the nation's largest non-profit organization that provides scholarships to exceptional Asian and Pacific Islander Americans with financial need.
In addition to the Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund, there are other organizations that offer scholarships to Asian and Pacific Islander American Students. We highly encourage that you review their eligibility requirements and apply for as many as you are qualified for. For a listing of scholarships, please click here.
Applicants must be AIChE national student members at the time of application, undergraduates in chemical engineering during the 2010-2011 academic year, and members of a minority group (i.e. African-American, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaskan Native) that is underrepresented in chemical engineering.
Students may apply who will complete the chemical engineering baccalaureate degree requirements in mid-year (i.e., after one semester, or one or two quarters), but such applicants, if successful, will receive prorated awards. 2. The selection of recipients will be based on the applicant's academic record, participation in AIChE student and professional activities, career objectives, and financial need.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)-Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
The AICPA awarded 94 accounting students with scholarships ranging in amounts from $1,500–$3,000
This program provides awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession.
The American Indian Graduate Center is a national organization headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico providing educational assistance to American Indian and Alaska native graduate students throughout the country.
The American Indian College Fund provides scholarship support to each tribal college. We also administer several scholarship programs offered to American Indian students attending tribal colleges and state and private universities.
A recent digital photo and four documents are required to complete this application. The required documents include:
official college transcript
tribal enrollment verification or proof of descent,
one recommendation letter; and
financial needs analysis form (this can be found on the online application)
American Council of the Blind of Texas (ACBT) Scholarship
ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields.
Awards of up to $5,000* are given to qualified students based on academic standing, financial need, career objective, leadership skills, and involvement in school activities and community service.
AAUW has dedicated more than 120 years to the advancement of education. To this day, AAUW continues to break through barriers to improve educational opportunities for women and girls.
AAUW Branch and State Local Scholarship Clearinghouse Program to create a centralized, standardized, online undergraduate scholarship application posting and processing initiative that supports AAUW's local scholarship programs across the United States.
American Architectural Foundation (AAF)-Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship
The Richard Morris Hunt Fellowship, sponsored by the American Architectural Foundation and The French Heritage Society as part of a commitment to stewardship of American and French heritage, is awarded to architects pursuing a career in historic preservation
The six-month fellowship is named for Richard Morris Hunt, the first American architect to study at the École des Beaux-Arts and one of the most renowned 19th century American architects The six-month fellowship alternates each year between a French and an American architect and carries a stipend of $25,000.
As one of the few such organizations administered by African American women, it has a unique approach to philanthropy that allows it to meet the diverse needs of a complex society.
Financial Aid and Scholarship funds are available to applicants who meet the specific criteria for each award and may not be used for purposes other than what the award has stipulated
The AG Bell Financial Aid and Scholarship Program offers awards to help with funding. Please review the specific eligibility requirements for each award before applying.
Enrolled in an earth science education or geoscience degree program
Since 1972, the American Geological Institute has administered the Minority Participation Program Geoscience Student Scholarships. The goal for this program is to develop the professional corps of underrepresented ethnic-minority students in the geosciences. Recipients of AGI Geoscience Student Scholarships are provided with small financial awards and matched with a mentor from the geoscience community to foster whole professional development of the awardee. Each award consists of both scholarship support as well as support for professional development experiences for successful candidates. Professional development experiences that qualify include field camp, professional society memberships, and/or travel and registration to a professional meeting of one of AGI’s member societies.
If you are enrolled in an earth science education or geoscience degree program and would like to apply for a scholarship for the 2010-2011 school year, please read the instructions and submit an online application. Applications for 2010-2011 are due on March 15, 2010.
The Actuarial Foundation currently supports four scholarships.
Scholarship information is provided by clicking on the specific scholarship named below. Please review each scholarship opportunity as eligibility requirements, guidelines and deadline dates vary.
The purpose of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and Society of Actuaries (SOA) scholarship program is to provide scholarships for certain minority students who are interested in pursuing actuarial careers.
Applicants must be admitted to a college or university offering either a program in actuarial science or courses that will serve to prepare the student for an actuarial career, demonstrate mathematical ability and an understanding of and an interested in an actuarial career, and must have taken either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the ACT Assessment.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
This scholarship is available for students who are participating in a study abroad program. To learn more visit the eligibilty link HERE
The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers a competition for awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
To check availability, Click on "Who we are", then Click on "Chapter Search" and a new page will open that will allow you to select your state. A list of Ronald McDonald House Charities will be available to you.
Scholarships are for students in the United States living in areas where there are participating local Chapters. Students may only apply for one of the four scholarships.
Check out the links below and visit them to learn what participants are offering Grants and Scholarships supported by State Farm.
Because the State Farm Companies Foundation contributes to national, established scholarship programs, it does not provide scholarships directly to individuals. The Foundation provides funding to scholarship programs that are administered by the American Indian College Fund, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. An independent committee of scholars administers the Doctoral Dissertation program.
McDonalds offers their employees the opportunity to earn scholarships. Watch their intro video to learn how you too can be a part of their community.
The McDonald's National Employee Scholarship Program is one of many examples of McDonald's commitment to employee development and recognition The program recognizes and rewards the accomplishments of McDonald's student-employees who excel in their studies, serve their communities, and work hard to deliver an outstanding experience for our customers
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Scholars Program focuses on providing scholarship awards to assist students who excel academically while also working part-time and being actively involved in their community.
