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Abbott & Fenner Scholarship

Deadline: June 19, 2010

Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The winner(s) of this scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions.

The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution and be between the ages of 16 and 30.

Application Procedure
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topics below. Your submissions must be sent by email at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com.

  • "What do you see as the long term impact of our current recession on the average family? How might it affect their future decisions?"

    • Students can go onto the website at: Abbott & Fenner for more information.

    ACIL Scholarship Alliance

    Deadline: April 2, 2010

    APPLICATION OPEN JANUARY 2010

    American Counsel of Independent Labratories (ACIL) is the trade association representing the independent scientific, engineering, and testing industry. ACIL member companies provide a wide reange of laboratory, testing, R & D, certification and related services to clients in commerce, government, and the general public.

    Finding and keeping qualified technical personnel is a constant challenge for our industry. To encourage future generations of skilled employees, ACIL, through its affiliated education foundation, the Independent Laboratories Institute, annually offers $1,000-$4,000 academic scholarships to students planning scientific or engineering careers. The children and grandchildren of ACIL member employees are encouraged to apply.

    Candidates must be students attending their junior year or higher in a four-year, bachelor-degree granting institution or graduate program within the United States. Candidates must also major in any of the physical sciences practiced by ACIL members: physics, chemistry, engineering, geology, biology, or enviornmental science.

    Scholarship awards are based on the applicant's academic achievement, career goals, leadership, and financial need. Completed applications must be received in the ACIL office between February 1 - April 2, 2010. Recipients are selected by ACIL's Scholarship Alliance committee and all applicants will be notified by July 1, 2010. Award monies wil be sent directly to the school, no to individuals.

    For more information and to download an application please go to: The ACIL Scholarship Alliance

    AFCEA General Emmett Paige Scholarship

    Deadline: March 1, 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2009

    Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, to veterans, and to their spouses or dependents, who are currently enrolled full time in an eligible degree program at an accredited 4-year college or university in the U.S. (Veterans attending college as freshmen are eligible to apply; all others must be at least second-year college students, enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors at the time of application.)

    Eligibility
    Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, majoring in the following or C4I-related fields of electrical, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering; mathematics; physics; science or mathematics education; technology management; management information systems; or computer science. Majors directly related to the support of U.S. intelligence enterprises or national security with relevance to the mission of AFCEA will also be eligible. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.4 on 4.0 scale or better. Candidates must provide a copy of Certificate of Service, Discharge Form DD214, or facsimile of candidate's current Department of Defense or Coast Guard Identification Card.

    PLEASE NOTE: At least two letters of recommendation printed on school stationery with signature will be required from field-of-study professors. Address to:
    Mr. Fred H. Rainbow
    Vice President and Executive Director
    AFCEA Educational Foundation
    4400 Fair Lakes Court
    Fairfax, VA 22033
     An official transcript reflecting all college-level study will also be required by the deadline date. These items can be sent separately but not to arrive prior to February 1, 2010.

    Please check back in December 2009 for next year's application form which can be found at: AFCEA General Emmett Paige Scholarship

    AFTRA/Heller Memorial Foundation Scholarships

    Deadline: May 1, 2010

    The AFTRA/Heller Memorial Foundation was established to honor the key founder of the union, George Heller, and now memorializes him as well as many other AFTRA members and executives who cared about and contributed to the union. Scholarships are offered by the Foundation to AFTRAns and their dependents for academic study in any field including broadcast, journalism and labor relations, or for professional training in the arts.

    Academic scholarships are available to eligible students on undergraduate and graduate levels, for any field. Performing arts scholarships are also available. Recipients must be accepted by an accredited performing arts institution. These scholarships are not awarded for individual coaching or study with private teachers. Scholarship winners are selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Foundation. Winners of scholarships may attend any accredited college or university in the United States, selecting there any course of study which leads to a Bachelor's or advanced degree. Awards will be determined in late spring. Each scholarship award will become effective when the winner is enrolled in the college to which he/she has been admitted. In order to be considered in the competition for a scholarship for the upcoming academic year, applicant must complete the application form and provide all other required information and send them by May 1st to:
    AFTRA/Heller Memorial Foundation Scholarships
    60 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor
    New York, New York, 10016
    We regret that grants cannot be renewed.

    Eligibility

    1. An applicant for a scholarship must be an AFTRA member or the dependent child of an AFTRA member in good standing for at least five years, or the dependent child of a deceased member who, at the time of death, was an AFTRA member in good standing for at least five years.
    2. Applicants must show both a high level of academic achievement and financial need since the limited number of available scholarships will be awarded on a strictly competitive basis. The amount of the individual award will depend upon the financial need of the family and the availability of funds; it may be for less but cannot now be for more than $2500.
    3. The applicant must send a fully completed application form plus all other required information by May 1st.

    For more information and to obtain an application please go to: American Federation of Television & Radio Artists

    AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

    Deadline: April 1, 2010

    APPLICATION WILL BE POSTED JANUARY 2010

    The AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students program provides fi nancial awards to minority students who show signifi cant potential to become Certified Public Accountants. Scholarship funding is provided by the AICPA Foundation through the contributions of members, professional services firms and others. Scholarship awards are to be used for expenses that relate directly to school expenditures: tuition and fees, housing, meal plan, books and materials.

    This scholarship program provides awards of up to $5,000 to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. These awards are funded by the AICPA Foundation from monies contributed by the AICOA, its members, public accounting firms, and others. The program has been in existence for more than 20 years and has awarded more than $6 million in scholarships.

    Scholarships are awarded each July for the following academic year. The eligibility requirements differ by academic level as follows:

    Undergraduate students must be:

    Graduate Students Must Be:

    For more information and to download an application please go to: AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students.

    ALPA Scholarship Program

    Deadline: April 1

    The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents 60,000 pilots who fly for 41 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Founded in 1931, the Association is chartered by the AFL-CIO and the Canadian Labour Congress. Known internationally as US-ALPA, it is a member of the International Federation of Air Line Pilot Associations.

    One 4-year undergraduate college scholarship is awarded each year. The total monetary value is $12,000 with $3,000 disbursed annually to the recipient for four consecutive years, provided that adequate academic standing is maintained (3.0 GPA). Eligible applicants are sons or daughters of medically retired, long-term disabled or deceased pilot members of the Air Line Pilots Association.

    Although the program envisions selection of a student enrolling as a college freshman, eligible individuals who are already enrolled in college may also apply. The student must be enrolled in a program of studies principally creditable toward a baccalaureate degree. Selection(s) are made by no later than July of each year.

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE

    ALPFA Scholarship Program

    Deadline: February 16, 2010

    The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) offers scholarships to students pursuing studies in accounting, finance, IT or a related field. Amount of Each Scholarship: Average award: $1,250 - $1,500. Limited scholarship awards for top candidates up to $10,000.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    For more information and to obtain an application please go to: Hispanic College Fund and click on ALPFA Scholarship Program.

    The Foundation for Amateur Radio Scholarships

    Deadline: May 1, 2010

    APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE SPRING 2010

    The FOUNDATION FOR AMATEUR RADIO, INC., a non-profit organization with headquarters in Washington, D.C., plans to administer fifty-four (54) scholarships for the academic year to assist licensed Radio Amateurs. The Foundation, composed of over seventy-five local area Amateur Radio Clubs, fully funds three of these scholarships. Ten are funded with the income from grants. The remaining fourty-one (41) are administered by the Foundation without cost to the various donors.

    Licensed Radio Amateurs may compete for these awards if they plan to pursue a full-time course of studies beyond high school and are enrolled in or have been accepted for enrollment at an accredited university, college or technical school. The awards range from $500 to $2500 with preference given in some cases to residents of specified geographical areas or the pursuit of certain study programs. Clubs, especially those in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin, are encouraged to announce these opportunities at their meetings, in their club newsletters, during training classes, on their nets and on their world wide web home pages.

    Scholarship information and an application are currently available on line from http://www.farweb.org/scholarships/index.php. Forms should be sent to:
    FAR Scholarships
    Post Office Box 831
    Riverdale, MD 20738

    The Foundation for Amateur Radio, incorporated in the District of Columbia, is an exempt organization under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. It is devoted exclusively to promoting the interests of Amateur Radio and those scientific, literary and educational pursuits that advance the purposes of the Amateur Radio Service.

    The following awards will be available for the upcoming academic year:
    There are three (3) Silent Key Memorial Scholarships, which pay $2500 each, available to U.S. Residents, pursuing any course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree. Preference will be given to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
    The Richard G. Chichester Memorial Scholarship pays $1000. Applicants must be members of the ARRL and recommended by an ARRL-affiliated club (they need not be a member of the club). There is no restriction on the course of study. Applicant must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree. Preference will be given to Texas residents living in the metropolitan areas of Austin, Kerrville or San Antonio. Minimum license requirement - General Class.
    There are three (3) Radio Club of America Scholarships, which pay $1,000 each. Applicants must intend to pursue studies in electronic engineering or electronic technology toward an Associate or Bachelor's degree and be U.S. citizens. Preference will be given to applicants taking courses in Wireless Communications. Minimum license requirement - General Class.
    There are sixteen (16) Quarter Century Wireless Association Scholarships, three of which pay $1500 and thirteen of which pay $1000. There are no restrictions on the course of study and applicants must intend to seek an Associate, Bachelor's or Graduate degree. There is no residence area preference. Applicants must be recommended by a member of QCWA, but may not themselves be members of QCWA.
    There are two (2) Young Ladies' Radio League Memorial Scholarships that pay $1500 each. Applicants must hold at least an FCC Technician Class or equivalent foreign authorization and intend to seek a Bachelor's or Graduate degree from a U.S. college or university. There are no residence or course restrictions. Preference will be given to female applicants.
    The Ralph V. "Andy" Anderson-KONL Scholarship pays $1000. There is no restriction on the course of study, but preference will be given to applicants pursuing a degree in Journalism. Applicants must be residents of the U.S. or its territories. Applicants must be seeking a Bachelor's degree. Minimum license requirement - General Class.
    The Columbia Amateur Radio Association, Inc., Scholarship pays $1000. It is available to Maryland residents pursuing a Bachelor's degree in any course of study.
    There are five (5) Baltimore Amateur Radio Club Scholarships, 4 pay $1000 and 1 pays $1,500. Applicants must be Maryland residents. For three of the 4 - $1000 awards, preference will be given to those who have successfully completed one year of college or have been previous winners of this award. The fourth award, which is reserved for an entering first year student, will be renewable for three years if the student remains in good academic standing throughout the period. The fifth award, paying $1,500, has been designated as the Ernie Dobos Memorial Scholarship with preference given to a Baltimore City resident. Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
    The Tropical Hamboree Scholarship sponsored by the Dade Radio Club of Miami, Florida pays $1000. Applicants must be Florida residents pursuing a Bachelor's degree. There is no restriction on the course of study; however, preference will be given to those studying electronics or science-related fields.
    The Rose Ellen Bills Memorial Scholarship pays $2000. There is no restriction on the course of study. Applicants must be a resident of the U.S. or its territories pursuing a Bachelor's degree. Minimum license requirement - General Class
    The Frederick Amateur Radio Club Scholarship pays $1000. There is no restriction on the course of study. Applicants must reside within 150 miles of Frederick, Maryland; preference will be given to qualified applicants from Frederick County, Maryland. Applicant must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
    The five (5) 10-10 International Net, Inc., Scholarships pay $1000 each. Applicants must be licensed Radio Amateurs having HF privileges. There is no restriction on the course of study. Applicants must seek an Associate, Bachelor's or Graduate degree. Non-US amateurs are also eligible. Applicants must be a 10-10 member or provide a recommendation from a member of the 10-10 International Net.
    The WARAC Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the West Allis Radio Amateur Radio Club, Inc. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pays $1500. Applicants must be Wisconsin residents pursuing an Associate, Bachelor's or Graduate degree in any course of study.
    The Kevin Barry Perdue Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Kay Craigie-N3KN and Carter Craigie-N3AO, pays $2000. Applicants must pursue a Bachelor's degree with a course of study in the liberal arts, humanities, or social sciences from a U.S. college or university.
    The South Milwaukee Amateur Radio Club Scholarship pays $1000. Applicants must be Wisconsin residents and intend to seek an Associate or Bachelor's degree from a college or university in the U.S. Preference will be given to applicants studying Electrical Engineering or related technology.
    The Nanticoke Amateur Radio Club Scholarship pays $1000. Applicants must hold a license with HF privileges. Preference will be given to those studying Architecture, Engineering, Electronics, Science or a related field at an institution of higher learning in the U.S. Applicants must pursue a Bachelor's degree. Residence requirement - Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia.
    The Murgas Amateur Radio Club Scholarship pays $500. Applicants must be residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and seek a Bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university. There is no restriction on the course of study.
    The Lawrence E. and Thelma J. Norrie Memorial Scholarship, pays $2500. Applicant must be a U.S. resident. Preference will be given to Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students with an academic Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher who are pursuing a Bachelor's or higher degree in science or engineering. Minimum license requirement: Any Class with HF privileges.
    The Ernest L. Walker, WB3DVL, Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Baltimore Radio Amateur Television Society Memorial Scholarship pays $1000. There is no restriction on the course of study. Applicants must pursue a Bachelor's degree. Applicants must reside within 150 miles of Baltimore, Maryland. Preference will be given to Maryland residents.
    The Robert E. True Memorial Scholarship pays $1000. Applicants must be residents of the state of Ohio seeking a Bachelor's degree at a US college or university. Preference will be given to those pursuing courses in Electrical Engineering or Electronic/Computer Technology.
    The Free State Amateur Radio Club Scholarship pays $500. Applicants must be U.S. citizens residing in the State of Maryland and holding a valid FCC Amateur license with HF privileges. There is no restriction on the course of study. Applicants must seek an Associate, Bachelor's or Graduate degree from a college or university in the United States.
    The OZAUKEE Radio Club Scholarship pays $1000. It is available to Wisconsin residents pursing a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in any course of study.
    The Claude H. Haring, Jr., W3IIM Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club, Inc. pays $2000. There is no restriction on the course of study. Applicants must intend to seek a Bachelor's or Graduate degree, and reside in the Eastern Pennsylvania or Southern New Jersey ARRL Sections.
    The Dwight Weller, KB3LA, Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Phillip Karn, KA9Q, pays $1000. Applicants must intend to seek a Bachelor's degree in any branch of the engineering or physical sciences. There is no residence requirement.
    The Chuck Reville, K3FT Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Phillip Karn, KA9Q, pays $1000. Applicants must intend to seek a Bachelor's degree in any branch of the engineering or physical sciences. There is no residence requirement.
    The Joann Hoch, N3FTC, Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club, Inc. pays $2000. There is no restriction on the course of study. Applicants must intend to seek a Bachelor's or Graduate degree, and reside in the Eastern Pennsylvania or Southern New Jersey ARRL Sections.

    American Chemical Society Scholars Program

    Deadline: March 1, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 1, 2009

    The American Chemical Society, the largest membership organization devoted to the study and advancement of a single science, sponsors a scholarship program for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other chemically related fields such as environmental science, materials science or toxicology. Students interested in two-year college programs for chemical technology may also qualify for scholarships. The program is designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology. The goal of the scholarship program is to aid in building an awareness of the value and rewards associated with careers in the chemical sciences and chemical technology by assisting students in acquiring the skills and credentials needed for success in these areas.

    Since its inception in late 1994, the program has identified over 1700 undergraduate students as scholarship winners, some of them as renewable scholars and others as one-year award recipients. African American students comprise approximately 55% of the scholars pool with Hispanic/Latino students at 39% and 6% American Indian.

    In addition to the initial $5 million committed to the Scholars Program by the Society's Board of Directors, corporations have contributed more than $1.5 million to expand and extend the program. Several corporate partners offer summer research opportunities to scholars. Internships and mentors are integral parts of the ACS Scholars Program and are identified for the scholars whenever possible.

    To date, over 700 students have graduated with a bachelors degree in a chemical science. Two hundred seventy three of those have gone on to graduate school, and 291 have entered the chemical science work force.

    There are approximately 350 students in the ACS Scholars Program and its co-sponsored programs each year, attending 166 colleges and universities nationwide.

    The retention rate for those renewable students in the program, and for those one-year award recipients who re-apply and win again stands at over 80%..

    Eligibility

    To be considered a candidate, students should meet the following criteria:

    Please note that students intending to enter Pre-Med programs or pursing a degree in Pharmacy are not eligible for this scholarship.

    Application

    To apply, complete an application form, include the financial need document referred to as an SAR (Student Aid Report), and submit transcripts and required recommendations. Follow instructions on the application for mailing your completed documents. Remember that only complete application files will be considered by the Selection Committee. Announcement of award recipients usually occurs in early June. The deadline for submitting applications is March 1, 2009.

    You may obtain copies of the ACS application forms at AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARS PROGRAM.

    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation Scholarship

    Deadline: January 31, 2010

    ON LINE APPLICATION BEGINS AUGUST 1, 2009

    The objective of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is to advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and astronautics. The Institute encourages: original research; furthers the dissemination of new knowledge; fosters the professional development of those engaged in scientific and engineering activities; improves public understanding of the profession and its contributions; fosters education in engineering and science; promotes communication among engineers and scientists, as well as other professional groups; and stimulates outstanding professional accomplishments. Funding is provided through the AIAA Foundation, the nonprofit educational arm of the AIAA.

    This program was instituted in the fall of 1977 and now presents thirty undergraduate scholarships and 14 graduate awards annually. The web site for online applications will be available after August 1st.

    Eligibility
    Applicants for an AIAA Foundation Scholarship/Award shall meet the following eligibility requirements:

    For more information on the program, selection criteria & administration of the scholarship program, including application, please go to: AIAA Foundation Scholarship/

    It is the responsibility of the applicant to have a completed application package in by the deadline date.

    Baltimore Chapter of the American Marketing Association

    Deadline: January 8, 2010

    The Baltimore Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) is now accepting applications for its 2010 Undergraduate Marketing Education Scholarships, which will be awarded to three exceptional undergraduate students in marketing or a marketing-related degree program in Spring 2010. For this year’s competition, we are pleased to offer a first place prize of $2,500 and two $500 Book Scholarships for runner-up winners.

    These merit scholarships seek to contribute to the educational development of motivated students in the general field of marketing. Selection will be based on an application containing questions on work experience, extra-curricular activities and aspirations toward a career in marketing. Since these are merit scholarships, as opposed to being based on financial need, students with a 3.0 GPA (B average) or better have the best chance of being selected as the recipients. For all finalists, the application process may include an interview with the scholarship selection committee.

    Eligibility
    The applicant must be a full-time student attending a 4-year College or University in Maryland, with credits equivalent to the status of junior or senior as of September 2010. Applications are available in the Financial Aid office or on-line at: Undergraduate Marketing Education Merit Scholarships . Applications may be submitted electronically, however, they do need hard copies of transcripts. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 8, 2010. The $2,500 first place award and two $500 book scholarship runner-up awards will be disbursed through the Financial Aid Offices of the recipients’ schools, to be used for payment toward tuition, books or other school supplies during the 2010-2011 school year.

    American Postal Union Workers Scholarships

    Deadline: March 15, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE LATE FALL 2009

    When the five predecessor unions merged to form the APWU in 1971, the new union decided to maintain an academic scholarship program created in 1969 by the United Federation of Postal Clerks (UFPC) as a tribute to UFPC president E.C. "Roy" Hallbeck. Today the APWU Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship program is a self-perpetuating financial base for providing significant educational assistance to children of APWU union members. It awards $1,000 for four consecutive years of college to at least one recipient from each of the five postal regions. The APWU awards 10 scholarships each year — five academic scholarships and five vocational scholarships — to the children and grandchildren of APWU members.

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    1. Applicant must be senior attending high school or other secondary school.
    2. Applicant must be a child or grandchild, including stepchild or legally adopted child, of an active APWU member, a Retirees Department member, or a deceased member of the union. The APWU active or retired member must have been in good standing for at least one year immediately preceding the application deadline or preceding death.
    3. Scholarship recipient must attend an accredited college or university, community college, or an accredited vocational school or vocational program for a consecutive period.
    4. Scholarship must be used to pursue an undergraduate degree or postsecondary occupational education.
    5. Relatives of APWU elected National Officrs are not eligibile.

    For more information and to download an application, please go to: APWU Scholarships.

    AMVETS National Scholarship Program

    Deadline: April 15

    FOR ENTERING COLLEGE FRESHMEN

    AMVETS offers the following four-year scholarship. It must be used for full-time study at either an undergraduate college or university or an accredited technical/trade school leading to a certification or degree. $1,000 will be awarded each year for a maximum of four years contingent upon maintaining a 2.0 grade point average or equivalent and showing evidence of enrollment. AMVETS will not make more than a $1,000 payment per year even if the student is on an accelerated schedule. The scholarship must be used in its entirety within five years of the award date. Any amount remaining unused within five years will be forfeited. The purpose of this scholarship is to make the goal of post secondary education more attainable for the children and grandchildren of veterans by assisting deserving students who might not otherwise have the financial means to achieve their educational goals. A total of six scholarships of this level will be awarded nationally, one per each of the six National Districts of AMVETS. Applicants must meet all of the eligibility requirements listed below and submit the completed application postmarked on or before April 15. For questions regarding the application, required documents, or application process, please contact AMVETS toll free at 877-726-8387.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    1. Must be a graduating high school senior entering at the college freshmen level in the upcoming fall semester.
    2. Must have a minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. (Or documented evidence of extenuating circumstances that caused a lower GPA.)
    3. Must be the child or grandchild of a United States veteran who is an AMVETS member, or if deceased, would have been eligible for AMVETS membership.
    4. Must be a United States citizen.
    5. Must demonstrate academic promise and financial need.
    6. Must agree to authorize AMVETS to publicize your scholarship award, if you are selected.
    For more information and to download an application please go to: AMVETS National Service Foundation

    Rick Arkans Eagle Scout Scholarship Program

    Deadline: February 28, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 1, 2009

    The National Jewish Committee on Scouting will award scholarships to Eagle Scouts who best meet the qualifications outlined below and on the nomination application. The recipient of this scholarship will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

    Eligible applicants must:

    For more information and to download a sample application and and actual application after October 1st, please go to: Rick Arkans Eagle Scout Scholarship Program.

    Asian American Journalists Association Scholarships

    Each year, AAJA offers scholarships to outstanding high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students. Students are selected based on the following criteria:

    Different selection criteria and eligibility requirements may apply to some scholarships to reflect the spirit of each award. Since its inception, AAJA has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships and internships to more than 500 students pursuing a career in journalism.

    AAJA is pleased to offer the following scholarships:

    AAJA/Cox Foundation Scholarship
    Awards of up to $2,500 to students pursuing careers in print, broadcast or photo journalism.

    AAJA/ S.I. Newhouse Foundation Scholarships
    Awards of up to $5,000 each to college students pursuing careers in newspaper print journalism. While the scholarship is open to all students, AAJA especially encourages applicants from historically underrepresented Asian Pacific American groups, including Vietnamese, Cambodians, Hmong and other Southeast Asians, South Asians and Pacific Islanders. S.I. Newhouse scholarship winners will be eligible for summer internships with a Newhouse publication.

    Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship
    $2,000 to a promising Asian American male broadcaster. A civil rights advocate and attorney, Minoru Yasui was one of three Nisei who challenged the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

    Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial Scholarship
    $2,000 to a graduating high school senior who is enrolling in college and pursuing a journalism career

    AAJA-CNN 25 Scholar Program
    In commemoration of CNN's 25th anniversary in 2005 and AAJA's 25th anniversary in 2006, this program will award the largest scholarships in AAJA history. Over the next three years from 2006-2008, a total of 12 graduating high school students will be given four-year scholarships of $25,000 each toward broadcast and online college majors.

    Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship
    Since his death in 1982, Vincent Chin has become one of the icons for Asian American civil rights and intolerance of hate crimes. Through this new scholarship, AAJA will award $5,000 a journalism student committed to keeping Vincent Chin's memory alive.

    AAJA Local Competitions
    Many AAJA chapters offer local scholarships or internship competitions. Students residing near or attending school in an area served by an AAJA chapter may be eligible to apply. Call the Asian American Journalists Association's national office for information on availability of local scholarships.

    Application will be available in the winter of 2008-09 at the following web site: Asian American Journalists Association

    The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF)

    Deadline: January 18, 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2009

    The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the only national organization promoting higher education of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans by awarding scholarships for qualified students attending college for the first time. Established in 2003, APIASF has already earned the support of major corporations including AT&T, Wells Fargo & Company, The Coca Cola Company, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Macy's, The Hilton Hotels Foundation, General Mills Foundation, Nissan, Sodexho, the Asian McDonald's Owners/Operators Association and others.

    Eligibility

    1. Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the 2000 Census.
    2. Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, legal permanent resident, or citizen of the Freely Associated
      States.
    3. Be enrolled as a full time student for the first time in the Fall of 2010 at a two or four year degree program at a U.S. accredited college or university in the United States, Guam, American Samoa, or the Freely Associated States.
    4. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or the GED equivalent.
    5. Have completed all required forms (Student and Recommendation) by the deadline.

    Information and applications for the 2010-2011 academic school year will be available this fall. All applicants must be entering college as first-time degree seeking freshmen in 2010. For more information and to fill out the application on line please go to: APIASF Scholarship Program. The application documents are also available in PDF format for those who wish or need to apply in paper format.

    ASME Scholarships

    Deadline: March 15, 2010

    ON LINE APPLICATION AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1, 2010

    Nearly $100,000 in academic scholarships are awarded annually to ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Student Members worldwide. The program is a collaboration between the ASME Center for Education and the ASME Foundation.

    All ASME Scholarships have specific eligibility requirements. Those that have no geographic or citizenship requirement are noted at the end of the scholarship description. You must be a current ASME Student Member to login to the online application system.

    To apply for ASME scholarships (except the ASME-ASME Auxiliary FIRST Clarke Scholarship for incoming first year students), please complete the online application form, available from February 1 thru March 15 available on: ASME Details and Requirements.

    For a listing of scholarships available that require the above on line application form please go to: ASME Undergraduate Scholarships.

    Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund

    Deadline: April 10

    The Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund is intended to provide financial assistance to dependents of our members who will be attending a college or university. Students who qualify are a dependent of an AFA member in good standing who is seeking to further her/his education at an accredited college or university. A recipient of this scholarship will receive the cost of tuition, room, board and reasonable book expense, up to a maximum of $5,000 for one year. Any recipient may reapply for this scholarship each year until graduation up to a maximum of four years.

    What Are the Guidelines and Application Requirements?
    The Scholarship Fund has established some guidelines to be used by students when deciding whether or not to apply for this award. Applicants should:

    1. Be ranked in the top 15% of their high school class;
    2. Have, or expect to have, excellent SAT or ACT scores;
    3. Be able to demonstrate financial need;
    4. Write a 300 word essay; and
    5. Provide all information required on the application form.
    Due to the highly competitive nature of the program and the large number of applicants, students should carefully consider these criteria before submitting an application.

    For more information and to download a copy of the application, please go to: Association of Flight Attendants - CWA.

    Baltimore Community Foundation

    Deadlines: Early Applications, February 15, 2010
    Standard Applications, April 1, 2010

    APPLICATION AND MATERIALS WILL BE POSTED FALL 2009

    The Baltimore Community Foundation administers scholarship funds established by generous individuals, corporations or organizations to assist students with their educational needs. Each scholarship has its own unique criteria and we encourage applicants to read the eligibility requirements carefully before applying.

    You may apply for the following eight scholarships using the BCF Scholarship Application form. The criteria and essay questions for the scholarships are different, so please read the criteria carefully and respond to the appropriate essay questions for the scholarships you seek. You must make copies of your application and financial assistance questionnaire and submit one complete application for each scholarship you wish to pursue.

    You may apply for the Christa McAuliffe Scholarship if your are a graduating high school senior or college student seeking acceptance or enrolled at an accredited college or university in Maryland which has an approved teacher education program leading to teaching certification. You must submit a financial assistance questionnaire and one complete application.

    For more information and to down load an application for any of these scholarships, please go to: Baltimore Community Foundation.

    The Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship

    Deadline: February 28, 2010

    PROGRAM GUIDELINES & APPLICATION AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2009

    The scholarship is named in honor and memory of Joe Martin, former Principal Corporate Affairs Executive and Special Counsel to former Chairman Hugh McColl. Joe sacrificed much time and effort to better his community. He represented the kind of well-rounded, knowledge-seeking character that Bank of America hopes to mirror in its quest to provide opportunities to students with the determination to excel.

    The Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship program offers financial assistance for college or vocational schools to dependents of associates who have been employed by Bank of America for at least 1 year. Dependents of deceased, disabled, or retired associates also are eligible.

    Awards range from $500 to $5,000 for each year of full-time study Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, contributions to school and community, character, and financial need. Awards may be renewed for up to an additional 3 years on the basis of satisfactory performance.

    Eligibility
    For an associate's child to be eligible, an associate must be:

    Students must:

    For more information and to apply for the scholarship, which will be available in December 2008, please go to: Joe Martin Scholarship.

    HSF/ BB&T Charitable Scholarship Program

    Deadline: December 15, 2009

    The HSF/ BB&T Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial resources to outstanding Latino and African American undergraduate students at a four year university. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis with a potential internship opportunity with BB&T.

    Eligibility Requirements

    For more information and to fill out an on-line application, please go to: HSF/ BB&T Charitable Scholarship Program.

    Best Buy Scholarship

    Deadline: February 15, 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN JANUARY 2010

    Best Buy Scholarship winners not only hit the books - they impact their communities. Best Buy awards more than 1,500 scholarships. More than $2.5 million Scholarships go to high school seniors entering a college/university in the fall immediately following their senior year.

    A great education is the foundation for success. At Best Buy, we believe community service and volunteerism are equally important. That's why the Best Buy Scholarship Program rewards students for all of their homework; inside and outside of the classroom. Recipients are selected based on their academic achievements and their volunteer work. Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors living within 75 miles of a Best Buy store who will be attending a college, university or vocational school located in the U.S. or Puerto Rico beginning in the fall immediately following graduation.

    For more information and to obtain a scholarship application, please go to: Best Buy Scholarship .

    Bob Baxter Scholarship - National Press Photographers Assoc.

    Deadline: March 1, 2010

    The Baxter Scholarship will be awarded this year under the administration of the National Press Photographers Foundation. Competition is open to students from across the country.

    Bob Baxter was director of photography for the Suburban Publishing co. in Union, NJ. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II. In 1971, a swimming accident left Baxter a paraplegic. He spent the last eleven years of his life in East Orange Veterans Hospital where he became the hospital's photography instructor and commentator on the in-house radio station. He died in 1982.

    The scholarship was established in 1979 with Baxter's own savings along with contributions from his family, friends and professional colleagues. Since then, 26 college photographers have received 30 scholarships worth more that $32,000.

    Specific Rules for this scholarship:

    1. Applicants wishing to apply for the Bob Baxter scholarship this year should be fulltime students at a school in the United States and intend to pursue a career in photojournalism. The grant for 2006 will be $1,000.
    2. Send cover letter, contact information, name of the school you attend, references and a portfolio.

    For more information, and NPPF Scholarship Applications & Rules, please go to the following web site: National Press Photographers Foundation.

    CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarship Program

    Deadline: March 31, 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER 2009

    The CWA Joe Beirne Foundation was established in October 1974 by the Communications Workers of America Executive Board to honor the name and memory of the founding President of CWA, who served for more than 30 years. In his capacity as the first CWA President, Joe Beirne took great pride in the roles he played in the fields of education and learning and other areas of social concern. On April 26, 1999, the CWA Executive Board voted to combine the Joseph Anthony Beirne Memorial Foundation and the Ray Hackney Scholarship Fund, thereby creating the CWA Joe Beirne Foundation.

    CWA members, their spouses, children and grandchildren (including dependents of laid-off, retired or deceased CWA members) may apply. Applicants must be high school graduates or at least high school students who will graduate during the year in which they apply. Undergraduate and graduate students returning to schooling may also apply. Prior winners may not reapply.

    Thirty (30) two-year scholarships, to be paid at the rate of $3,000 annually, are awarded each year to applicants from the U.S.A. and Canada. A second-year award is contingent on academic accomplishment of the first year.

    Applications should only be submitted through the online application form which can be found at: CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarship Program.

    BigSun Scholarship

    Deadline: June 24, 2010

    The Big Sun Athletic Organization is dedicated to providing an opportunity for young athletes to learn and to excel. We are attemping to develop programs in all sports in our community in an effort to keep our children motivated and healthy. The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.

    How to Apply
    Please send us a short essay answering the following question:
    How has your participation in sports affected the person you are becoming?

    Who is eligible?
    All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.

    For more information please go to their website at: BigSun Scholarship.

    Reid Blackburn Scholarship - National Press Photographers Assoc.

    Deadline: March 1, 2009

    This scholarship was established by The Columbian newspaper of Vancouver, WA, where Reid Blackburn was a staff photographer until his death on May 18, 1980. He was on assignment at Mount St. Helens when it erupted and took his life. Reid was 27 years old at his death and had been with The Columbian for five years. Reid graduated from Linfield College in Oregon with a degree in communications. He was known as a meticulous photographer. Steve Small, former photography editor for The Columbian, described Reid as "an old world craftsman - one of those rare people who could combine superior technical skills with a deep sensitivity."

    Specific Rules for this scholarship:

    1. Student must have completed one year at a recognized four-year college or university having courses in photojournalism and must be continuing in a program leading to a bachelor's degree, and must have at least one half year of undergraduate schooling remaining at time of award.
    2. The philosophy and goals statement is particularly important in this selection.
    3. Electronic Digital submissions should consist of a CD-ROM containing a folder of JPEG images (with the .jpg suffix) containing embedded cutline and byline information. An Adobe Acrobat.PDF format portfolio is also acceptable. All portfolios will be viewed on a Macintosh running OS X. A portfolio may also take the form of duplicate slides (submitted in a normal 8X10" plastic slide sheet) or 8X10" prints. All entries will include at least one picture story as well as individual photographs. All portfolios must be accompanied by a typed sheet of clearly arranged captions.

    For more information, and NPPF Scholarship Applications & Rules, please go to the following web site: National Press Photographers Foundation.

    Boy Scouts of America - National Eagle Scout Association

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1, 2009

    1) Eagle Scout Academic Scholarships

    Deadline: January 31, 2010

    All applicants must:

    1. Be an Eagle Scout and have received credentials from the national office.
    2. Submit applications that are postmarked after October 1, 2009, but no later than midnight on January 31, 2010. Use sufficient postage.
    3. Be a graduating high school senior entering college in the year a scholarship is applied for. Scholarships are awarded only to those who graduate from high school in the calendar year in which scholarships are presented. Exception: Scouts whose eagle Scout boards of review are held the same year of their high school graduation may apply in that calendar year. They may receive a scholarship one time only.
    4. Provide a transcript of high school grades covering a minimum of six semesters. (The transcript need not be "official" and may be a photocopy.)
    5. Have an SAT score of at least 1090 and/or an ACT score of 26. These scores must be on an official test sheet or on the high school transcript in No. 4, and must be submitted with the application. Applications will not be considered if the minimum scores are not met.
    6. Have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting.
    7. Complete the Financial Need section of the application. It must be signed by the applicant and countersigned by the parent. Do not send W-2 form.
    8. Provide one signed recommendation letter from a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows the applicant personally and list Scouting title on the letter. This is the only endorsement required. Endorsements from teachers, counselors, etc., will not be accepted.

    2) Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarships

    Deadline: January 31, 2010

    All applicants must:

    1. Be an Eagle Scout and have received credentials from the national office.
    2. Submit applications that are postmarked after October 1, 2009, but no later than midnight on January 31, 2010. Use sufficient postage.
    3. Be a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate college student no later than completion of the junior year. You may receive the scholarship one time only.
    4. Have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting.
    5. Provide one signed recommendation letter from a volunteer or professional Scout leader (please list Scouting title on the letter) who knows the applicant personally. This letter should attest to the general character of the applicant. This is the only endorsement required. Endorsements from teachers, counselors, etc., will not be accepted.

    APPLICATIONS:
    Applications can be downloaded from NESA Scholarship

    Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship Program

    Deadline: March 1st

    Brown and Caldwell is one of the largest privately held environmental companies in the nation. Since 1947, Brown and Caldwell has been designing and executing solutions for public agencies, government and private industry. Guided by a philosophy that demands simplicity, economy and innovation, the company delivers strategic solutions that are highly effective and respond to the operational and financial needs of its clients. Backed by a dynamic information infrastructure, our more than 1,200 engineers, technicians and operation/support experts in 40+ offices nationwide collaborate to develop innovative approaches to traditional work methods.

    Brown and Caldwell shares the concern of the environmental profession about the shortage of trained minority engineers and scientists across the industry. We are committed to increasing opportunities for minorities to pursue education and careers within the environmental profession. Brown and Caldwell offers a $3,000 scholarship for minority students pursuing education and careers within the environmental industry. To download application please go to: Brown and Caldwell's scholarship opportunities

    Eligibility
    Candidates for the Brown and Caldwell Scholarship Program must:

    Application Process
    Candidates must submit:

    Please return completed application package by March 1 to:
    Brown and Caldwell
    P.O. Box 8045
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    Attn: HR/Scholarship Program

    The Ron Brown Scholar Program

    Deadline: January 9

    FOR RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM ONLY

    The Ron Brown Scholar Program is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African American high school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The Program honors the late Ronald H. Brown, Secretary of Commerce during the Clinton administration. These scholarships are reserved for exceptional individuals who share Brown's traits of excellence, leadership, commitment to public service and a desire to make a difference. In addition, applicants must demonstrate financial need.

    Established in 1996, the Program is funded entirely by the CAP Charitable Foundation, a foundation dedicated to education, the arts and the environment. The Program focuses on young African Americans of outstanding promise who seek to become leaders in business, education, government and a wide spectrum of professions.

    In addition to financial assistance, Scholars benefit in other important ways: summer internships, career guidance, placement opportunities, mentors and leadership training. During college, Scholars are required to pursue at least one summer internship devoted to community service and one pre-professional internship. Community service may include a wide range of fields, from education and health to government and politics. Pre-professional internships provide opportunities to further the Scholar's academic discipline or career objectives.

    Application Deadline
    The Ron Brown Scholar Program currently has two deadlines for applications (students must be current high school seniors at the time of their application): November 1st (postmarked)-application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers. January 9th-final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program. Application materials must be mailed in one packet. Transcripts and letters of recommendation should not be sent under separate cover. SAT/ACT scores must be included on the application at the time it is mailed. Incomplete, e-mailed or faxed applications will not be considered. Only semi-finalists and finalists will be notified by the Ron Brown Scholar Program office in March. Winners of the scholarship will be notified by April 1st and names will be posted on the Ron Brown Scholar Program web site.

    Eligibility Requirements
    The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify students who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on their communities through service to others.

    Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the renewable merit-based scholarships to attend the four-year college or university of their choice. Ron Brown Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. More than 180 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars since the inception of the Program.

    To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Black or African American and current high school seniors at the time of their application. Current college students are not eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need.

    For more information and to download an application please go to: Ron Brown Scholarship Program

    Foundation For The Carolinas

    Deadline: February 15, 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE JANUARY 1

    The purpose of the Carolinas-Virginias Retail Hardware Scholarship Fund is to provide undergraduate scholarships to children of employees of member firms of the Carolinas-Virginias Region of the National Retail Hardware Association. Member firms must be located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia or West Virginia.

    Scholarships will range from $500 to $2,000 annually at the discretion of the Carolinas-Virginias Retail Hardware Scholarship Committee. All scholarships are paid directly to the recipient's school and are designated for tuition, required fees, books and supplies. Scholarships are awarded for one year only, but may be renewed provided funds are available and satisfactory academic performance is maintained. The Committee reserves the right not to award scholarships if applicants are not considered qualified. Scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, sex, religion, age or national origin.

    Carolinas-Virginias Retail Hardware Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

    1. Children of employees shall be defined to include natural born or legally adopted children and stepchildren and wards of employees. In the case of stepchildren and wards, the applicant must live in the home with the eligible employee.
    2. Parents or legally appointed guardians of applicants must be employees who have completed at least two years of full-time service with a member firm of the Carolinas-Virginias Region of the National Retail Hardware Association. The firm must have been a retail member of the hardware association for at least one year prior to the application deadline.
    3. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).

    To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must submit the following information by February 15:

    For more information and to download a copy of the application materials, please go to: Foundation For The Carolinas.

    The Mary T. Carothers Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship

    Deadline: February 10, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE FALL 2009

    The Garden Club of America provides financial aid to college students who wish to pursue summer studies doing field work, research, or classroom work in the environmental field. The scholarship encourages young men and women who are interested in furthering their studies and careers in the field of ecology and offers an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience beyond the regular course of study. Work may award academic credit but should be in addition to required courses. The GCA selects and administers these awards.

    To find out more information and to download an application please go to: The Garden Club of America

    Casey Family Scholars Scholarship

    Deadline: March 31, 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE JANUARY 1, 2010

    The Casey Family Scholars Program has been administered by Orphan Foundation of America (OFA) since 2001. It provides scholarships of up to $10,000 to young people, under the age of 25, who have spent at least 12 months in foster care and were not subsequently adopted. The scholarships are awarded for the pursuit of post-secondary education, including vocational/technical training, and are renewable each year based on satisfactory progress and financial need.

    In addition to the money, Casey Family Scholars will receive ongoing support through OFA's vMentor program. Casey Family Scholars aims to decrease the financial barriers to higher education faced by foster youth in need, and to support their success through the provision of mentoring. "The end of foster care shouldn't be the end of caring," says William Bell, President of Casey Family Programs. "As young people in foster care reach the age of 18, most face the world alone with few permanent connections and little family support. Our scholarships will provide both the funds they desperately need to continue an education as well as caring adults who share their dreams of the future."

    Applications for the 2010-2011 school year will be made available between January 1 and March 31, 2010 For more information and to obtain an application please go to: Orphan Foundation of America web site.

    Catching The Dream: Three Scholarships

    Deadlines: Fall Semester 2010- April 15, 2010

    Formerly known as the Native American Scholarship Fund, Catching the Dream (CTD) was chartered in 1986 to help provide Indian tribes, Indian communities and tribal organizations with professionally trained and educated Native Americans.

    The mission of Catching the Dream (CTD) is to help improve the quality of life in Indian communities through the higher education of Indian people. We provide scholarship assistance for students who demonstrate academic achievement, clearly defined goals, leadership, the determination to succeed, and the desire to return to their communities and help others to realize their dreams. From 1986 to 2006 we have maintained a success rate of 83% graduation for our students. We have produced 552 graduates in that time.

    The MESBEC program is the oldest of CTD's programs. The six priority fields of study are math, engineering, science, business, education, and computers. Science includes all the medical fields. These fields are the ones in which tribes need graduates the most, and the fields in which there are the fewest Indian graduates.

    The Native American Leadership Education program (NALE) is for Native students who are paraprofessionals in Indian schools, and who plan to complete their degree in education, counseling, or school administration. Since only 7% of teachers in reservation schools are Indians, the need for more Indian teachers is huge.

    The Tribal Business Management program (TBM) is for students in business, finance, management, economics, banking, hotel management, and related fields who plan to work in economic development for tribes.

    For more information about the organization, scholarships and to download an application, please go to: Catching The Dream

    HSF/Citigroup Fellows Program

    Deadline: January 31, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

    The HSF/Citigroup Fellows Award is a two-year award. Selected students will receive $5,000 for each of their junior and senior years for a total award of $10,000. Awards will be disbursed in two disbursements -fall and spring- of $2,500 during the academic year upon receipt of enrollment verification, and provided the student maintains the standards of academic progress as defined by HSF.

    HSF/Citigroup Fellows will also be paired with a Citigroup employee who will serve as a professional mentor and offer career guidance. HSF/Citigroup Fellows will be invited to attend a professional development conference in the fall of both their junior and senior years. The conferences are fully funded by the Citigroup Foundation and will take place in different locations throughout the United States.

    For more information and to download an application please go to: http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/citigroup.php

    Jerry Clark Memorial Scholarship

    Deadline: April 30, 2010

    The Jerry Clark Memorial Scholarship Program is an ongoing program available to children of AFSCME members. Under the program, one scholarship in the amount of $10,000 will be awarded annually to one student majoring in political science for his/her junior and senior years of study. The chosen student will also be given the opportunity to intern at the International Union headquarters in the Political Action Department during the summer between his/her junior and senior year or for one semester during his/her junior or senior year. The scholarship winner will be selected by lottery from all applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements. Once awarded, the scholarship will be renewed for the senior year of study, provided the student remains enrolled in a full-time course of study as a political science major.

    Any student in his/her sophomore year of study who is enrolled in a full-time, four-year degree program in any accredited college or university, and whose parent, legal guardian, or financially responsible grandparent is an AFSCME member, and who meets the following requirements, is eligible to apply for the scholarship:
    a. The student must have a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above.
    b. The student must be a political science major.

    Selection Process
    All students who apply by the deadline--July 1 of each year--and who meet the minimum requirements stated above will be eligible for the scholarship. The name of each qualified student will be placed in a blank, sealed envelope and placed in a box. The winner will be selected by lottery at a specially called meeting of the AFSCME Scholarship Committee on or before July 15th. The announcement of the winner will be made by August 1st.

    Application Instructions

    1. Complete the Applicant's section.
    2. Provide an official copy of your transcripts for your freshman and sophomore years and proof of your political science major.
    3. Have your parent complete the AFSCME Parent's section.
    4. Attach proof of parent's AFSCME membership such as a COPY of the membership card.
    5. Make sure your complete application, with all support documentation, is mailed to:
    Jerry Clark Memorial Scholarship Program
    AFSCME, AFL-CIO
    Attention: Education Department
    1625 L Street, N.W.
    Washington, DC 20036

    All students who apply by the deadline and who meet the minimum requirements stated above will be eligible for the scholarship. The announcement of the winners will be made by August 1. For more information and to download scholarship application please go to: Jerry Clark Memorial Scholarship

    HSF/ General College Scholarship Program

    Deadline: December 15, 2009

    HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to:

  • Graduating High School Seniors
  • Community College Students
  • Community College Transfer Students
  • Undergraduate Students
  • Graduate Students
    • Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000.

    Eligibility Requirements

    For more information and to download an application, please go to:HSF/ College Scholarship Program.

    Computer Science and Computer Engineering Academic Scholarship

    Deadline: April 1st of each year

    $1,000 awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Areas of study that will be considered include computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, database management, computer networking, computer programming and information technology management. Selection will be based on academic history and extracurricular activities. Degree level and financial need will not be considered.

    The winner will be notified following the deadline and the award will be sent directly to the recipient by check to the permanent mailing address noted in the application.

    For more information and to download an on-line application, please go to: Education-Portal.

    Howard Coughlin Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Deadline: March 31, 2009

    The Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) will award twelve (12) full-time scholarships on the basis of at least one (1) per region and not to exceed one (1) per family for a lifetime. Applications are open to members in good standing, associate members, or to their children, all of whom must meet the eligibility requirements and comply with the Rules and Regulations as established by the OPEIU Executive Board. Each scholarship is $1,250.00 per year for a total maximum value of $5,000.00.

    An applicant must be either:

    Each applicant must file an official OPEIU scholarship fund application. Application forms must be endorsed by the Local Union President or Secretary-Treasurer attesting that a member, a parent of an applicant, or an associate member is in good standing on the date of award. The application form must also be endorsed if a member loses employment to study on a full-time basis, retires, is disabled, or is terminated from employer layoffs and plant closings.  Such endorsement must be obtained before the application is submitted.

    Application forms may be obtained at your Local Union office or at the Secretary-Treasurer's office of the International Union or may be found on line at: Howard Coughlin Memorial Scholarship Fund

    HSF/Sallie Mae Community College Transfer Scholarship Program

    Deadline December 15, 2009

    The Community College Transfer Scholarship Program is designed to assist community college students of Hispanic heritage obtain a bachelor's degree. It is available to community college students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution the following academic year. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000.

    Eligibility Requirements

    1. Be of Hispanic Heritage.
    2. Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired).
    3. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
    4. Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2010-2011 academic year.
    5. Must apply for Federal Financial Aid.
    6. Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree.

    More details about the program and on-line application is available at www.hsf.net and click on Scholarships.

    The Danish Sisterhood of America Scholarship Program

    Deadline: January 31, 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 1, 2009

    The Danish Sisterhood was organized in 1883, in Negaunee, Michigan. Early lodges were organized to provide social and financial aid to fellow Danish countrymen in this new land. Today's Danish Sisterhood has members active in 48 lodges throughout the United States and Canada. The National Danish Sisterhood organizations will address changing times. We will build commitment by all sisters to preserve our organizations and heritage with interest, enthusiasm and concern for each other. The mission of the Danish Sisterhood is to strengthen, maintain and preserve the Danish heritage and traditions for future generations.

    Eligibility and Requirements:

    1. Be a Danish Sisterhood member in good standing with sponsoring lodge. Must be a member for a minimum of one year prior to application deadline.
    2. OR be the daughter/son of a Danish Sisterhood member as listed in requirement number 1.
    3. OR be the daughter/son of a Danish Sisterhood member who was in good standing at the time of her death.
    4. Scholarships are awarded for study commencing in the fall of the current year.
    5. Preferences will be given to first time applicants for awards.

    Applications are available after November 1st. For more information please go to the website at: http://www.danishsisterhood.org/default.asp

    DAR National Scholarships

    Deadline varies with Scholarship

    The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: history, political science, economics, government or nursing.

    The DAR Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to qualified applicants regardless of race religion, sex or national origin. All multi-year scholaships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance at an accredited college or university in the United States. The ONLY exception is the American Indian Scholarship that is available for students pursuing vocational training.

    All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. (The only exception is the American Indian Scholarship.) Your state scholarship chairman will assist in locating the chapter nearest you. Please send a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope to obtain the name and address of your state scholarship chairman and an application for any of the following scholarships.
    Address your request to:
    Committee Services Office
    Attn: Scholarships
    1776 D Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20006-5303

    Because of the high volume of requests we only send the information by return mail in the prepaid envelopes. We are unable to respond to phone or fax inquiries. Any correspondence regarding scholarships received without the self-addressed, stamped envelope will be discarded. Only applications completed correctly and submitted in one package will be considered. Incorrect applications or applications mailed to the incorrect address will be discarded. No records are returned. Do not submit a personal photo. If your records feature a photo, it must be fully covered. Only winners are notified by the National DAR Scholarship Chairman following the approval of a ruling by the Executive Committee of NSDAR.

    Consecutive-year renewals do not require additional Executive Committee rulings, but do require that an official transcript be sent from the school to the National DAR Scholarship Chairman. Students are only eligible for one scholarship from NSDAR. Consecutive-year renewals do not require additional Executive Committee rulings, but do require an official transcript to be sent from the student's college or university to the National DAR Scholarship Chairman.

    Awards are placed on deposit with the college or university; any unused portion shall be returned to the National Society. Awards are based on academic merit, commitment to the field of study and financial need. No affiliation with DAR is necessary unless specified. The National Chairman, must receive all applications by the deadline indicated for each specific scholarship.

    For more information on individual scholarships please go to the following web site: DAR National Society Scholarship.

    DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Scholarship

    Deadline: February 1

    In 1984, a scholarship program was established to provide financial assistance to dependent children of DaimlerChrysler Corporation employees. The program is independently administered by Scholarship Management Services, a department of Scholarship America.

    The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund provides scholarship aid to employees' children through a program called the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Scholarship Program. In addition to offering awards to high-ranking high school seniors planning to enter a four-year college or university, the DaimlerChrysler Fund Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students age 21 or under who are enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or approved vocational/technical school. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $5,000 per year depending on the recipients financial need, and may be renewed for up to three years on the basis of satisfactory academic performance (2.5 cumulative g.p.a. for freshman and 3.0 cumulative g.p.a. for sophomores and juniors). Awards are granted for study leading to a first undergraduate degree only.

    For more information and to download an application please go to: DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Scholarship Program.

    Dependents of Deceased Service Members Scholarship Program

    Deadline: March 1, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE MID NOVEMBER 2009

    The Dependents of Deceased Service Members Scholarship Program provides grants for an academic year to children and unremarried spouses who are military dependents of deceased service members. Awards are determined by NMCRS Headquarters Education Division.

    Eligibility for Children (use the application entitled Children of Deceased Service Member Scholarship Program):

    Applications for dependent children are posted on the program page each October. For more information and to download an application, please go to: The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Educational Programs.

    Distinguished Scholar Community College Transfer Program

    Deadline: March 1, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE AFTER SEPTEMBER 2009

    This program is designed by the State of Maryland to identify Maryland students who attend Maryland community colleges and provide a transfer scholarship incentive for them to enroll in a Maryland 4-year college or university as a full-time undergraduate student. The amount of the scholarship is $3,000 per academic year. The scholarship may be applied to tuition, mandatory fees, room, board, books, and supplies. The award is in addition to any other State scholarships that may be offered to the student. This award is renewable for one additional year provided that the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements and maintains an annual 3.0 grade average for each academic year. For more information please go to: Distinguished Scholar Community College Transfer Program.

    APPLICATION PROCESS
    Initial applicants must submit an application, which is available from the Web site above. To be eligible the applicant must:

    1. Be Maryland residents who have completed 60 credit hours at a Maryland community college and are transferring to a Maryland 4-year institution of higher education.
    2. have a community college transcript indicating an overall academic grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent grade point average;
    3. have completed at least 60 credit hours or an associate degree program at a community college in the State;
    4. qualify as a Maryland resident;
    5. apply for the scholarship within 1 year of completing the required credit hours or an associate degree program; and
    6. attend a Maryland 4-year institution of higher education as a full-time undergraduate student.

    RENEWING AN AWARD
    The award is automatically renewed for one additional year if you maintain an annual minimum 3.0 grade point average, you and your parents remain Maryland residents, and you remain enrolled full-time at a Maryland 4-year institution.

    Selection
    Eligible applicants will be ranked on the basis of cumulative grade point average. Awards will be made to students beginning with the highest grade point average until the total amount of funds appropriated for the program have been expended. Grades for college credits earned within the last 5 years will be used to calculate the cumulative grade point average. Applicants with identical cumulative grade point averages will be ranked by the date OSFA receives the completed application and official college transcript(s). This scholarship is not based upon financial need.

    DOE Scholars Program

    Deadline: March 31, 2010

    2010-11 APPLICATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 1, 2009

    Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) where the latest scientific research and development supports an improved quality of life for all Americans. In meeting its mission to discover solutions to power and secure America's future, DOE is committed to the following:

    The DOE Scholars Program will provide students and recent graduates with experiences and training that will prepare and motivate them to pursue careers with DOE.

    Program Highlights

    Eligibility

    Application Components
    During the application process you will be asked to provide the following:

    For more information and to fill out an on-line application please go to http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/.

    Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Distinguished Scout Scholarship

    Deadline: April 1

    The National Catholic Committee on Scouting® has established the Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Distinguished Scout Scholarship to be awarded to five outstanding Catholic high school seniors who are Scouts in a BSA program and continuing their education in college. The requirements are listed in the Eligibility Requirements section on this page. Applications are due to the NCCS office by April 1 of each year.

    PURPOSE OF SCHOLARSHIP:
    To honor Mr. Emmett J. Doerr, who was a dedicated Catholic Scouter and a very active member of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting® (NCCS). He was the first recipient of the Brother Barnabas Founders Award. His other honors include the Silver Antelope, Silver Beaver and the St. George medals. The Doerr family and the NCCS are continuing his legacy by offering this scholarship in his name to five(5)distinguished Catholic Scouts.

    SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:

    1. Five separate awards of $2000 each.
    2. Must be used for the year awarded unless approved by Scholarship Committee.
    3. Disbursement from the scholarship fund will be made directly to an accredited institution of higher learning at the beginning of the enrollment period.
    4. The scholarship will be used to defray necessary costs of the selectee's tuition, room or board.

    For more information and to obtain an application, please go to: Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Distinguished Scout Scholarship.

    William C. Doherty Scholarship Fund

    Deadline: December 31, 2009

    In honor of (National Association of Letter Carriers) NALC's president from 1941 to 1962, the William C. Doherty Scholarship Fund will again award five $4,000 scholarships to children of members in good standing.

    Eligibility

    Doherty Scholarship awards will be $4,000 per year, and is renewable for three consecutive years thereafter providing the winner maintains satisfactory grades. Award money will be deposited annually with the college. It will be credited to the winner's account to be drawn upon under the rules and regulations which the college has established for handling scholarship funds. Award money is to be used for required college fees, including room and board and transportation fees.

    For more information and to download an application, please go to: National Association of Letter Carriers.

    Dolphin Scholarship

    Deadline: March 15, 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FALL 2009

    The Dolphin Scholarship Foundation was established in 1961 with a $350 award to one scholar. These funds were raised primarily through the tireless efforts of Submarine Officers' Wives' Organizations throughout the United States. As the cost of education continued to skyrocket so did the need for the Foundation to assist deserving students. Today Dolphin Scholarship Foundation sponsors 133 renewable scholarships providing $3,000 per year to each student. Each recipient may receive a total of $12,000 for up to four years of undergraduate study. The number of new awards granted each year is determined by graduation and attrition of current scholars. Dolphin Scholarship Foundation is proud to have awarded in excess of 6.2 million dollars to over 917 deserving and dedicated students attending universities and colleges through the United States. Applicant may be high school senior or college student. Scholars are selected solely on the basis of academic proficiency; financial need ; and non-academic activities, character, and all-around ability.

    Applicant must attend a 4-year accredited college and intend to work toward a BS or BA degree.

    No minimum period of service is required for personnel who died on active duty while in the Submarine Force. Selection is based upon scholastic proficiency, nonscholastic activities, character, all-around ability, and financial need. The selection process is blind, and made solely on the qualifications of the applicant from the information provided in the completed application, and the required supporting documents.

    To request an application, send a business-sized self-addressed stamped envelope with your request to:
    Dolphin Scholarship Foundation
    5040 Virginia Beach Boulevard
    Suite 104-A
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
     or download application from the foundation web site at: http://www.dolphinscholarship.org/.
    Approximately 30 new grants are awarded annually, renewable for up to 4 years of undergraduate study. Dolphin Scholarship Foundation is proud to have supported students in universities and colleges throughout the United States.

    EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Scholarships

    Deadline: February 28, 2010

    The EAA Scholarship Program encourages, recognizes and supports excellence among EAA members studying the technologies and the skills of aviation. These annual scholarships help outstanding students who demonstrate a financial need to accomplish their goals. EAA appreciates the support of those sponsors who make these scholarships possible.

    Scholarship applicants must be well rounded, involved in school and community activities, as well as aviation. Academic records should show that they could successfully complete the educational activity for which they are requesting the scholarship. With the exception of the Payzer Scholarship, applicants must major in an aviation-related course of study. You must also be a current member of EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) or recommended by a current EAA member to apply for these scholarships. Learn more about joining EAA (www.eaa.org) or call 800.843.3612. Individual, family and student memberships are available. The EAA Scholarship program offers a direct benefit to current EAA Members. Current EAA Members have their own membership number and expiration date. Individual, student and family members must be current, active members from the date of the scholarship application through the date it is awarded.

    The following scholarships program offers different benefits:
    Herbert L. Cox Memorial Scholarship
    One $500 scholarship is presented by EAA from an endowment established in memory of Herbert L. Cox. Awarded to an individual accepted or attending a four-year accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree leading to an aviation profession. Recipient of this scholarship must show need for financial support.

    Hansen Scholarship
    One $1,000 scholarship is a scholarship for a student in good academic standing enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical college pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, or Aeronautical Engineering. Financial need is a consideration.

    Payzer Scholarship
    One $5,000 scholarship is presented by EAA from an endowment from the Payzer Family, to an individual accepted or enrolled in an accredited college, university or post-secondary school with an emphasis on technical information. Awarded to a person who is seeking a major and declares an intention to pursue a professional career in engineering, mathematics, or the physical or biological sciences.

    David Alan Quick Scholarship
    Presented by EAA from an endowment established in memory of David Alan Quick by the Quick Family. A renewable scholarship awarded to a junior or senior in good standing, enrolled in an accredited college or university. The applicant must be pursuing a degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering.

    For more information on these scholarships and to apply please go to: EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Scholarships.

    Bob East Scholarship - National Press Photographers Assoc.

    Deadline: March 1, 2010

    Bob East was a colorful and widely known veteran photographer at The Miami Herald. He died tragically from a surgical procedure accident in March 1985, after more than 45 years in the profession. In 1961 he built the Monthly National Clip Contest into a permanent event which was to become NPPA's most popular feature. He was NPPA national secretary for two terms: 1966 to 1968. In Miami he actively integrated news photography into the journalism profession by becoming a local leader of the Society of Professional Journalists. At The Miami Herald, he was particularly remembered by the interns as one who welcomed and encouraged newcomers in photojournalism.

    Specific Rules for this scholarship

    1. The applicant for this $2,000 scholarship must either be an undergraduate in the first three and one half years of college or be planning to pursue postgraduate work and offer some indication of acceptance in such a program.
    2. This portfolio must include at least five single images in addition to a picture story.
    3. This award will be chosen primarily on quality of the portfolio.

    For more information, and NPPF Scholarship Applications & Rules, please go to the following web site: National Press Photographers Assoc.

    Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting Scholarship

    Deadline: May 1, 2010

    For the past twelve years the Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting has offered two scholarships, one for $1,000 and the runner up for $500.

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a registered active member of a Boy or Girl Scout unit
  • Have earned the Eagle Scout Award for boys or the Gold Award for Girls
  • Be an active member of an Eastern Orthodox Church and must have earned the Alpha Omega Religious Scout Award
  • Have demonstrated practical citizenship in their church, school, Scouting unit, and community
  • Be enrolled in an accredited US high school and in their final year
  • Submit four letters of recommendation with the application; one letter from leaders of each of the following groups: religious institution, school, community leader, and head of Scouting unit.

    • Starting this year, the Russian Children's Welfare Society, Inc, has funded an additional scholarship for $1,000 for a Scout who is of Russian descent and meets the above eligibility requirements. The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting Scholarship Committee will award the three national scholarships to the recipients who best meet the qualifications and not on a "need" basis.

    Applications can be obtained from:
    George N. Boulukos, E.O.C.S. Chairman
    862 Guy Lombardo Avenue
    Freeport, New York 11520
    and they must be submitted by May 1st of each year. The national winners will be announced in June of each year. For more information please go to: Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting Scholarship.

    Eastern Surfing Association Marsh Scholarship Program

    Deadline: May 15

    The Marsh Scholarship Fund, the largest and longest running scholarship program in the U.S. surfing community, annually awards approximately $8,000.00 in financial aid to ESA surfers. The ESA Marsh Scholarship grants are awarded to ESA current members in good standing on the basis of academics and U.S. citizenship rather than athletic ability and the OP East Coast Scholastic grants are awarded based on results of the OP East Coast Scholastic Surfing Championships.

    PURPOSE: The Marsh Scholarship Program began when it was instituted in 1981 by former ESA Executive Director Dr. Colin J. Couture to recognize and honor the accomplishments of the Marsh Family of North Carolina and young Mike Marsh in particular. Led by his legendary East Coast family and surfing's highly respected matriarch, Bette Marsh, Mike set a pioneering example for students everywhere by earning his law degree while simultaneously and successfully waging his own personal battle with cancer. The purpose of the program is to offer financial aid to deserving ESA student surfers wishing to continue their education beyond secondary school level. The grants are awarded to ESA members on the basis of academics and U.S. citizenship, rather than athletic ability.

    APPLICANTS MUST SATISFY THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

    1. You must be an Eastern Surfing Association current member in good standing.
    2. When filling out the application, print in ink or submit typewritten (preferred).
    3. No application will be considered without an official school transcript. You should request your school(s) to send an official transcript(s) to the address listed on the website.
    4. Submit a letter of recommendation along with your application. The letter should be from someone who is not a member of your family.
    5. Submit a short, (no more than 500 words) typewritten letter addressed to the Marsh Scholarship Committee detailing your future goals and how your choice of educational institutions will help you reach these goals.
    6. Application and all other pertinent information must be returned to the Marsh Scholarship Committee by May 15.
    For more information and to download a scholarship form, please go to: The Marsh Scholarship Fund.

    Dr. W. Wesley Eckenfelder Jr. Scholarship

    Deadline: January 31st

    Brown and Caldwell is one of the largest privately held environmental companies in the nation. Since 1947, Brown and Caldwell has been designing and executing solutions for public agencies, government and private industry. Guided by a philosophy that demands simplicity, economy and innovation, the company delivers strategic solutions that are highly effective and respond to the operational and financial needs of its clients. Backed by a dynamic information infrastructure, our more than 1,200 engineers, technicians and operation/support experts in 40+ offices nationwide collaborate to develop innovative approaches to traditional work methods.

    In recognition of Dr. Wesley Eckenfelder's many contributions to the enviromental profession, Brown and Caldwell offers a $3,000 scholarship for students pursuing education and careers within the environmental industry. To download application please go to: Brown and Caldwell's Dr. W. Wesley Eckenfelder Jr. Scholarship

    Eligibility:
    Candidates for the Dr. W. Wesley Eckenfelder, Jr. Scholarship Program must:

    Application Process
    Candidates must submit:

    Please return completed application package by January 31 to:
    Brown and Caldwell
    P.O. Box 8045
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    Attn: HR/Scholarship Program

    Elks National Foundation Scholarships

    Deadline: Varies


    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

    Most Valuable Student Scholarships
    Deadline: NOVEMBER 2, 2009 to nearest lodge

    The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated boys and girls in the 2009 competition. Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. College students are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; resident alien status does not qualify. Male and female students compete separately.

    Applicants will be judged on financial need, leadership and scholarship. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the enrollment of the winner in an accredited US college or university.

    Applications must advance through local, district and state competition to reach the national competition. The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 500 national winners, and notify them in writing, around May 15, 2007. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)

    The Legacy Awards
    Deadline: January 8, 2010

    Starting in 2009, Legacy Awards will be four-year, $4,000 scholarships. The Foundation will offer a total of up to 250 awards.

    Eligible students should apply in the following manner:

    1. Obtain a Legacy Award Application from your local Lodge, visit the Elks website to download an application, or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Elks National Foundation. Applications will be in the Lodges and online by September 1, 2008.
    2. The student must complete the application and return it to the Elks National Foundation postmarked no later than January 9, 2009, along with an up-to-date transcript of grades, SAT or ACT score results, and two letters of recommendation, including one from a high school teacher.
    3. Be sure you obtain the required signatures. The Elk parent or grandparent with longest continuous membership completes part two of the required signature section; Lodge Secretary completes part three. (Note to Secretaries: You many verify membership before the application is completed.)
    4. Upon receipt of the application, the applicant will receive a notification that the application was received. Winners will be announced on or around May 1, 2009.

    For more information, to locate lodges and obtain applications, please go to: The Elks National Foundation

    Epilepsy Association of the Eastern Shore Scholarship

    Deadline: None

    Since its inception in 1990, the Epilepsy Association of the Eastern Shore's scholarship program has been assisting Eastern Shore residents with the cost of higher education. This program offers people with epilepsy a chance to enhance their quality of life through educational achievement. Through this program, financial assistance will be available to deserving candidates for the purpose of pursuing their educational goals past the secondary school level.

    Scholarship Description
    Scholarship funds may be applied to four-year undergraduate programs, community colleges and vocational or technical institutions. There is no restriction regarding the geographical location of the school. The scholarship will assist with tuition only. Expenses for books, living and travel will be reviewed separately. Funds will be paid directly to the institution. There are no age restrictions for this scholarship. If the Scholarship Awards Committee determines that no candidates meet the criteria set forth, EAES reserves the right not to award scholarship funds in any given year.

    Criteria for Award of Funds

    If you are interested in obtaining a scholarship, please look over the criteria for award of funds, and then contact the main office by phone (410-543-0665) or e-mail (info@eaes.org) to request an application.

    FEEA Scholarships

    Deadline: March 26, 2010

    FEEA scholarship applications are available from January through March each year. The Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA), or "FEE-uh" as it's commonly pronounced, is the only non-profit organization devoted solely to helping civilian federal and postal employees. FEEA offers scholarships and emergency financial assistance to civilian federal and postal employees and their qualifying family members.

    FEEA's Scholarship Program is an annual, merit-based contest open to civilian federal and postal employees, their spouses and college-age children. Awards range from $500-$2,500 for one year. Applications are available January - March each year. Applying for the FEEA scholarship makes students eligible for several different awards, including scholarships sponsored by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Federal Employees Program, the Doc Cooke Scholarship, and seven elite FEEA-NTEU scholarships worth $5,000 apiece. The charity also administers more than dozen ancillary programs sponsored by various federal management associations and unions. Through the additive effect of all the awards combined, the top-awarded student won $7,500.

    FEEA scholarship applications are available from January through March each year. Applications are due back at FEEA headquarters by the end of March each year (see application for current deadline). Awards are announced by September 30. Lists of winners from prior years are available on our Scholarship Winners page. Information about scholarships sponsored by various organizations and administered by FEEA is also available there.

    For eligibility, application requirements, awards and to download an application, please go to: Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund.

    The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship Award

    Deadline: December 31, 2009

    The ideal candidate is a high school senior who has faced the challenges of having a learning disability; is committed to completing a college degree and setting career goals; has demonstrated perseverance; embraces new opportunities; has a well-rounded perspective shaped by experiences in school, in the community, and with family and friends; understands how LD affects his/her life and recognizes the importance of self-advocacy; believes in contributing to society in a way that increases the opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities; and will feel comfortable serving as a role model for others who struggle with LD.

    Eligibility and Selection Criteria
    The National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. (NCLD) is seeking applicants for the Anne Ford Scholarship, which is available to students of high merit with an identified learning disability (LD) in public or private schools. To be eligible for the Anne Ford Scholarship, an applicant must:

    Note: ADD/ADHD alone is not considered a learning disability; eligible candidates with ADD/ADHDmust also provide documentation of a specific learning disability

    Application Requirements
    Interested individuals must submit application and all related materials for qualification. An application form may be downloaded from the website at: National Center for Learning Disabilities.

    Junior Achievement - Joe Francomano Scholarship

    Deadline: February 1, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE LATE FALL

    The Achievement Foundation has established a scholarship in honor of Mr. Joe Francomano. This scholarship recognizes his 50 years of dedication and commitment to Junior Achievement. Joe, executive vice president for 44 years, helped the organization reach major milestones through his leadership and foresight. He was instrumental in ensuring the transition of Junior Achievement programs from after-school programs to in-school programs.

    The Joe Francomano Scholarship recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of graduating seniors. The Achievement Foundation will provide an annual award of $5,000 per year for four years ($20,000 total). However, the recipient must re-qualify annually to maintain his or her status to receive funds. Award checks will be mailed directly to the college or university. The Joe Francomano Scholarship will be awarded to high school students who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership skills, and a financial need. The award is to be used for education expenses at any accredited post-secondary educational institution for any field of study resulting in a baccalaureate degree. The program is independently managed by JA Worldwide. Awards are made without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.

    Eligibility

    For more information and to download a scholarship application, please go to: Joe Francomano Scholarship.

    Par Aide's Joseph S. Garske Collegiate Grant Program

    Deadline: March 15

    The Par Aide’s Joseph S. Garske Collegiate Grant competition offers educational aid to the children and step-children of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) members. The awards of $2,500 each are funded by Par Aide in honor of Joseph S. Garske and administered by The GCSAA Environmental Institute for Golf, formerly The GCSAA Foundation.

    Applications will be reviewed by three educators who are not GCSAA A or superintendent members. All judging decisions will be final. Applicants will be notified by mail of their status by May 15 of the year submitted. All scholarship award checks will be made payable to the applicant and his/her educational institution.

    Eligibility

    1. One or more of the applicant’s parents or step-parents must have been a GCSAA member for five or more consecutive years and must be a currently active GCSAA member in one of the following classifications: A, Superintendent Member, C, Retired-A, Retired-B or AA life. The competition is open to children and step-children of GCSAA members. Children or step-children of deceased members are also eligible if the member was active for five years at the time of his or her death.
    2. The student must be planning to continue his/her education at a post secondary or trade school. The student must be accepted at such an institution for the next academic year. A letter of acceptance must be included with the application.
    3. Winners may apply for renewal for a second year. Proof of enrollment and a GPA of 2.0 must be submitted by July 1st.
    4. Although any number of students from the same family may apply, only one student per family will be eligible to receive an award in the same year.
    5. Children of those employed by Par Aide, The GCSAA Environmental Institute for Golf’s Board of Trustees, the GCSAA Board of Directors, and GCSAA staff are not eligible for this program.

    For more information and to download an application, please go to: Par Aide's Joseph S. Garske Collegiate Grant Program.

    GCSAA Legacy Awards

    Deadline: April 15

    Knowing the costs of higher education will continue to rise, The Environmental Institute for Golf (formerly The GCSAA Foundation) developed this program to provide scholarship assistance to the children and grandchildren of GCSAA members who have been active Class A, Superintendent Members, Class C, Class A-Retired, Class B-Retired or Class AA members for five or more consecutive years. Honorees receive a $1,500 award.

    Applicants must be enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher learning, or for high school seniors, they must have been accepted at such an institution for the next academic year. This program is funded by Syngenta Professional Products. The annual deadline is April 15.

    Legacy award winners will be ineligible to apply the year following their win. Winners can reapply after a one year hiatus.

    For more information and to download an application, please go to: GCSAA Legacy Awards.

    GCSAA Scholars Competition

    Deadline: June 1st

    Selection criteria for this program includes academic excellence, work experience, extracurricular activities and potential to become a leading professional in the golf course management industry. These scholarships range from $500 to $6,000. Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized undergraduate program in a major field related to turf management, have completed at least 24 credit hours or the equivalent of one year of full-time study in the appropriate major, and be a member of GCSAA.

    Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized undergraduate program in a major field related to turf management, have completed at least 24 credit hours or the equivalent of one year of full-time study in the appropriate major, and be a member of GCSAA. The annual deadline is June 1.

    For more information and to download an application, please go to: GCSAA Scholars Competition.

    Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

    Deadline: April 15, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE AUGUST 2009

    Welcome to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program! We appreciate your interest and encourage you to review the web site for up-to-date, in-depth information on this program. 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.

    Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this congressionally funded program is administered by the Institute of International Education through its Southern Regional Center in Houston, TX.

    Over 1,200 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities are eligible to apply.

    For more information and to apply on line, please go to: Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

    Scholarships for Gold Award Girl Scouts

    Different Deadlines

    ShillerMath Rising Star Scholarship for Girl Scouts
    The ShillerMath Rising Star Scholarship for Girl Scouts supports girls' learning and love of mathematics. The scholarship awards outstanding performance and potential in math and the sciences, and offers four scholarships and six runner-up prizes each year. The four scholarship recipients receive $2,500 per year, up to a maximum of $10,000 total towards tuition. All ten students are matched with a mentor from the MIT Sloan School to help become math scholars, leaders, and role models for girls.

    For more information and/or to receive an application, visit: ShillerMath Rising Star Scholarship .

    The Elks Foundation Scholarship
    The Elks Foundation provides scholarships to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients. One recipient in each of the eight Girl Scout service areas receives a $6,000 scholarship ($1,500 a year for four years) every year. The fund is administered by GSUSA, and the Elks Foundation disburses the money directly to the awardee's college or university. To find out more about the Elks Award and/or receive an application packet, contact your local council or scholarships@girlscouts.org.

    Kappa Delta Sorority Award
    Kappa Delta Sorority has offered scholarships to the Girl Scout Gold Award Young Women of Distinction since 2000. Each year Kappa Delta honors each of these young women with a $1,000 college scholarship. Girl Scouts of the USA is one of Kappa Delta's four national philanthropies, and collegiate chapters and alumnae associations across the country volunteer in a variety of ways to help Girl Scouts in their communities. For more information on the Kappa Delta scholarship, contact Gayle Ellis Davis at gdavis@girlscouts.org.

    American Legion Auxiliary Girl Scout Achievement Award
    Deadline: MARCH 15, 2010
    PRESENT TO YOUR LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT PRESIDENT
    Girls must have received the Girl Scout Gold Award. Must be an active member of her religious institutions and must have received the appropriate religious emblem, Cadet or Senior Scout level. Applicant must demonstrate practical citizenship in her religious institution, school, Girl Scouting and Community. Applicant must submit at least four letters of reccomendations and testimony with nomination application, with one letter required from each of the following group leaders: Religious Institution, school, community and Scouting. All information can be found on The American Legion Auxiliary website at: American Legion Auxiliary Girl Scout Achievement Award

    EMILY CHAISON GOLD AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
    Six Connecticut Girl Scout Councils established the Emily Chaison Gold Award Scholarship in memory of Emily Chaison, former president of Connecticut Valley Girl Scout Council. This $750 one-time only scholarship is awarded annually to a registered Connecticut Girl Scout who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award , is a high school Senior and has been accepted at a college or technical school. Applicants submit two essays that describe their Girl Scout Gold Award work and "What Girl Scouting Means to Me" and are intervieved by a committee representing the six councils. The deadline is May 3 and the contact at the council is the Director of Program Development. To apply, contact your local Connecticut Girl Scout Council. For more information and to download an application please go to: EMILY CHAISON GOLD AWARD SCHOLARSHIP.

    Google Scholarship Program

    Deadline: March 15th, 2010

    APPLICATIONS OPEN DECEMBER 2009

    The Google Scholarship Program offers funds to students studying computer science or computer engineering who are juniors or seniors in college or pursuing a Master's or PhD. Selected scholars will be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    For more information go to: Hispanic College Fund.

    Humane Studies Fellowships

    Deadline: December 31, 2009

    ON-LINE APPLICATION AVAILABLE FALL 2009

    The Institute for Humane Studies awards scholarships up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. Last year IHS awarded 120 scholarships to outstanding undergraduate, graduate, law, and professional students who are exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work. Select winners and finalists are invited to present and discuss their research at the annual Humane Studies Research Colloquium.

    The following individuals are eligible to receive Humane Studies Fellowships:

    The fellowships can be used to study in the United States or abroad. Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply. In order to receive a Humane Studies Fellowship, winners must be enrolled as full-time students at an accredited degree-granting institution.

    Humane Studies Fellowships are awarded for one year; students are eligible to reapply in subsequent years.

    For more information please go to: The Institute for Humane Studies

    William A. Humbert Memorial Scholarship

    Deadline: February 22, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE LATE FALL 2009

    The William A. Humbert Memorial Scholarship is intended to benefit more advanced instrumental music students who have graduated from Harford County, Maryland high-schools or their equivalent in Harford County.

    Qualifications:

    1. Have completed enough credits to be considered a Junior or a Senior at the college which they are attending or be a graduate student.
    2. Be a Music/Music Education Major in instrumental music.
    3. Be continuing their music education by either entering their senior year in a baccalaureate program or pursuing a graduate school program.
    4. Be graduates of a high school located in Harford County, Maryland at a time to be determined in the early Spring.
    5. Be prepared to give a live audition at a site in Harford County, Maryland at a time to be determined in the early Spring.
    6. Rehearse prior to the Concert and perform a solo at a Concert in the Town of Bel Air in June at which time the scholarship award will be presented.
    7. Persons who are receiving full tuition scholarships are ineligible to apply.
    8. Previous recipients of the scholarship are ineligible.

    Scholarship will be a tuition only award which will be paid directly to the college of the applicant.

    For more information and to get an application go to: William A. Humbert Memorial Scholarship.

    The iModules Educational Scholarship

    Deadline: April 15, 2010

    The iModules Educational Scholarship Program was established in March 2008. The goal of this program is to reward students with a financial scholarship to assist them in their education pursuit. This program is for prospective and current students in both the secondary (high school) and higher education (college or post graduate) field of study. Application deadline is April 15th of each program year. Winning students will be notified by May 1st of each program year.

    How to Qualify
    Qualification is easy and the application process will take less than 30 minutes. Below is a list of minimum criteria to qualify:

    Scholarship Information
    iModules will provide individual $2,500 scholarships to five students for each school year. If you have additional questions please send them to scholarships@imodules.com.

    Applications are on line and the process includes both an application link and a link for Essay. Please go to the home page and begin the application process at: The iModules Educational Scholarship Program.

    The Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships

    Deadline: February 15, 2010

    The Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships were established by the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland and the District of Columbia to assist those citizens of the State and/or District who require financial assistance to secure a college education. Scholarships are awarded to deserving undergraduate students pursuing a career in Business or Education at an accredited institution of higher education within Maryland or the District of Columbia. Dwight P. Jacobus was the first Executive Director of ASBO.

    Criteria for Award

    Awards are made by the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland and the District of Columbia based upon:

    Value of Award

    Each scholarship has a value of $1,000 for the school year awarded; to be paid directly to the school in which the recipient is enrolled.

    Renewal

    Each recipient may retain the award subject to the following conditions:

    Eligibility

    Scholarships may be awarded only to persons who have:

    Applicants will be considered who are:

    Application

    A student who wishes to be considered must file an application and supporting documents with the Chair of the Scholarship Committee for ASBO of Maryland and the District of Columbia, no later than March 1. Correspondence must be postmarked by March 1 and sent to:

    Mr. Thad Kalmanowicz
    ASBO MD/DC Scholarship Committee Chair
    Queen Anne's County Public Schools
    202 Chesterfield Road
    Centreville, MD 21617

    All applicants must use an official ASBO application form. No other forms will be accepted. Applications are available from the financial aid office, or may be requested in writing from the Chair of the Scholarship Committee or can be downloaded from Association of School Business Officials of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Requests for applications must be received no later than February 15.

    Jewish Vocational Scholarship (JVS) Fund

    Deadline: March 12, 2010

    AVAILABLE AFTER JANUARY 4, 2010

    In partnership with private donors, JVS administers a scholarship program to provide qualified local students with need-based financial aid. Since its founding in 1972, the JVS Scholarship Fund has awarded nearly $3 million to 2,600 students. Today's recipients are pursuing studies at colleges, universities and vocational schools nationwide.

    Eligibility Guidelines
    According to donor designation, applicants must:

    1. demonstrate verifiable financial need.
    2. be Jewish.
    3. be a U.S. citizen or documented legal permanent U.S. resident (green card).
    4. be a permanent and legal resident of Los Angeles County.
    5. be planning to attend full-time (12 units minimum per term) at an approved college or vocational school in the U.S.
    6. maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA.

    The primary criterion for scholarship selection is financial need. We also consider Jewish community involvement and service orientation. Financial need is verified by federal income tax returns.

    All applicants must be planning to attend full-time at an approved college, university, vocational school, graduate school or medical school in the 2006-2007 academic year. All applicants must remain in good academic standing and be making timely progress towards a degree or vocational certificate. JVS assists students studying in standard academic programs on a traditional academic calendar. JVS does not offer scholarship aid for weekend programs, summer sessions, research, part-time studies, correspondence or distance-learning studies, or for any college or vocational school that has not received approval from the U.S. Department of Education for federal student aid funding.

    It is expected that applicants will explore and pursue all sources of financial assistance, such as federal and state loans, as well as institutional scholarships. It is not our policy to assist applicants who use JVS as their only financial aid resource.

    Scholarship award decisions are made for one academic year at a time. Applicants must reapply and requalify each year if they wish to be considered for funds for subsequent years. Available funding and the applicant pool vary every year and there is never any guarantee of an award.

    For more information and to download an application please go to: JVS Scholarship Fund.

    UMWA-Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship Fund

    Deadline: Feb. 15, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE FALL 2009

    Two UMWA-Lorin E. Kerr Scholarships will be awarded for the 2010-2011 academic year to help individuals pursue undergraduate degrees in any field at accredited colleges or universities in the United States or Canada. Current members of the UMWA and their dependents are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The UMWA will award two scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year, each for $2,500. Each will be paid in equal installments—Sept. 2010 and Jan. 2011—as long as the winners have been accepted to a degree program at a qualified institution. The scholarship can be used only for education expenses. It is not transferable and will be forfeited if the recipient does not remain a student in good standing. A preliminary screening committee will select applications to be reviewed by an independent scholarship selection committee. The decision of the committee will be published in the UMW Journal.

    To apply for the scholarship, download and fill out an application located at: United Mine Workers of America Kerr Scholarship and mail it, along with the additional material specified in the instructions, to:
    UMWA-Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship Fund
    8315 Lee Highway
    Fairfax, VA 22031-2215

    Kids' Chance of Maryland Scholarship

    Kids’ Choice is a nonprofit corporation developed by the concerned volunteers in Maryland's legal community, in association with insurers, employers, labor, medical and the workers compensation community. The purpose of Kids' Chance is to provide financial scholarships for children of permanently or catastrophically injured or deceased workers to complete their education.

    Eligibility: Children who have had a parent permanently or catastrophically injured or killed in an employment-related accident compensable under the Maryland Workers' Compensation Act. Children must be Maryland residents between the ages of 16 and 25. The parent's death or injury must have resulted in a substantial decline in the family income.

    For more information refer to Kids’ Chance’s website: Kids' Chance of Maryland

    There is no deadline for this scholarship.

    The Lagrant Foundation Scholarship

    Deadline: February 26, 2010

    Undergraduate (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY!) applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the application will be considered for THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION (TLF) scholarship:

    1. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American.
    2. Applicant must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution, carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter. Applicant must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA* and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising or must minor in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising.
    3. Applicant must write a one to two-page, typed essay outlining his/her career goals and what steps he/she will take to increase the lack of ethnic representation in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. In addition, applicant must define the role of an advertising, marketing or public relations practitioner (depending on emphasis). Applicant can include accomplishments relevant to increasing awareness about diversity in his/her community.
    4. Applicants majoring in public relations or communications or minoring in communications with a desire to pursue a career in public relations must write an essay on the importance and relevance of the Arthur W. Page Society Principles. These principles can be found on the Internet at www.awpagesociety.com.
    5. Applicant must write a brief paragraph explaining college and/or community activities in which he/she is involved. (Give dates)
    6. Applicant must write a brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that he/she has received. (Give dates)
    7. Applicant must provide a letter of reference from a college professor or internship advisor.
    8. If the applicant does not think his/her GPA accurately reflects his/her scholastic capability and achievement, then draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy.
    9. Applicant must attach a resume. The resume should reflect what he/she would present to a prospective employer, with the career objective clearly stated.
    10. Applicant must attach a sealed, official transcript from his/her college/university or have an official transcript sent directly to TLF. No copies will be accepted.
    11. Applicant must sign, date and return the application to THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION, 626 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2920. The Application, along with all attachments, must be RECEIVED no later than 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2007. Applications postmarked February 28, 2007 or later WILL NOT be accepted!
    12. If chosen, the applicant MUST attend THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION's career development workshop AND awards reception to receive the scholarship. In addition, the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support.
    * A 3.0 GPA is required for two scholarships awarded specifically to public relations and communications students on behalf of the Arthur W. Page Society.

    For more information and to download a scholarship application, please go to: The Lagrant Foundation Scholarship.

    The Herbert Lehman Education Fund

    Deadline: April 30, 2010

    The Herbert Lehman Education Fund is a national scholarship program that makes annual awards to outstanding students who meet rigorous eligibility criteria. Students who are interested in applying for college or law school scholarships are strongly encouraged to review eligibility criteria and program descriptions before requesting or submitting applications. Herbert Lehman Scholarships, in the amount of $2,000, are usually awarded to students who are entering college for the first time and who will be attending a four-year college as a full-time student. They are renewable if the recipient remains in good academic and social standing and program funds remain available. Awards generally do not exceed four years. The Herbert Lehman Education Fund was established in the 1963-1964 academic year. Initially, the Herbert Lehman scholarships were awarded to help African-American students attend formerly segregated four-year public colleges and universities in the South that were opened to them as a result of LDF's litigation successes, and to increase the number of African Americans in the legal profession, particularly in the South. The Fund is named after the former Governor and United States Senator from New York State, who was also a member of the Board of Directors of the NAACP. LDF chose to honor Senator Lehman in recognition of his "integrity, persistence and valor on behalf of numerous civil rights causes."

    Eligibility Criteria
    Herbert Lehman scholarship candidates are required to be citizens of the United States and must have outstanding potential as evidenced by their high school academic records, test scores and personal essays. They must be of excellent character with strong recommendations from teachers, community representatives or employers. They must demonstrate that they clearly understand their educational goals and academic abilities. Moreover, their community and school involvements should demonstrate that they have exceptional leadership potential with an ability to work well in diverse settings.

    How To Apply
    Applications for The Herbert Lehman Scholarship are not available through the Web-site, and may not be requested by E-mail or by telephone. Applications for college scholarships may be requested between November 1, and March 31, by writing to The Herbert Lehman Education Fund. All requests for applications should be from the applicant and should include information about the applicant's college plans and career goals. Applications will be sent only to students who meet basic program criteria.
    Applicants are expected to give considerable care to the preparation of letters, applications and supporting documents. They should remember the following:

    For more information go to: The Herbert Lehman Education Fund. To obtain an application please write to:
    The Herbert Lehman Education Fund
    99 Hudson Street, Suite 1600
    New York, NY 10013

    The Lessans Family Scholarship

    Deadline: May 31, 2010

    APPLICATIONS OPEN FALL 2009

    This Fund, established by the Lessans Family in 1994 through The ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, provides scholarship assistance to Jewish students who attend accredited undergraduate colleges, universities or vocational schools. Scholarships are awarded once a year and are based on both need and merit.

    Guidelines
    Jewish students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Lessans Family Scholarships.

    Scholarship Awards
    Scholarship awards are based on need and merit. The scholarship committee determines award amounts. Lessans Family Scholarships are renewable as long as a student is in school and continues to meet the prescribed criteria. Applicants must re-apply each year for an additional scholarship. Awards are made on an annual basis and are paid directly to the school.

    Application Process:
    Application packages must be submitted between January 1, 2010 - May 31, 2010. Early application is encouraged. The application deadline is May 31, 2010. Application packages postmarked after this deadline will not be considered. Finalists will be contacted by email and may be required to come to an interview with the Scholarship Committee or a member of the CSB staff. This a competitive program; not all applicants will be selected as recipients. All decisions of Central Scholarship Bureau and the Scholarship Committees are final.

    Lessans Family Scholarship
    Central Scholarship Bureau
    1700 Reisterstown Road
    Suite 220
    Baltimore, Maryland 21208-2903

    LIFE Lessons Scholarship

    Deadline: April 16, 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE MARCH 15, 2009

    The loss of a parent or guardian is one of life's most difficult ordeals. The emotional strain can be devastating to children and young adults. And for too many families, an untimely death brings financial stress too, making recovery all the more difficult.

    Recognizing the character and perseverance many young people show in the face of such adversity, the Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education is sponsoring the LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program for college students and college-bound high school seniors. Qualified entrants who submit essays or videos about how the death of a parent or guardian impacted their lives will be eligible for $65,000 in scholarship money.

    Entering the contest is easy. First, read the rules to make sure you qualify. Then, either enter online at: LIFE Lessons Scholarship or call (202) 464-5000 x106 to request a paper entry form.

    In addition to some basic information, you'll need to submit a brief essay (500 words max) or video (3 minutes max) about your experience, and how having, or not having life, health or other kinds of insurance made a difference in getting your family back on track. The deadline for applications is April 16, 2010.

    Lockheed Martin Scholarship Program

    Deadline: March 15, 2010

    APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN DECEMBER OF 2009

    The Lockheed Martin Scholarship program scholarship funds for students pursuing degrees in business administration, science or engineering.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    For more information and to complete an on-line application, please go to: Lockheed Martin Scholarship.

    HSF/HSBC-North America Scholarship Program

    Deadline: February 17, 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 2009

    The HSBC-North America Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to sophomore's and current community college students who will be transferring to a four-year college or university the upcoming academic 2010-2011 year. Award amounts are $2,500. Please note that these scholarships are designated for the fall term of 2010. Students will have the opportunity to participate in up to two summer internships at HSBC.

    Eligibility Requirements

    For more information and to download an application please go to: HSF/HSBC-North America Scholarship Program.

    The M&T Bank Scholars Program

    Deadline: March 15th, 2010

    The M&T Bank Scholars program awards scholarships to 5-10 deserving Hispanic students from the Mid-Atlantic region seeking degrees in business, finance, marketing, accounting and other related majors. Thanks to a long-term commitment to diversity and education, M&T Bank has supported Hispanic College Fund programs since 1999. Amount of each scholarship is $2,500-$5,000

    Eligibility Criteria:

    For more information and to make application please log on to: The M&T Bank Scholars Program.

    Marathon Scholars Program

    Deadline: January 15, 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 15, 2009

    Marathon Oil Company Foundation established the Marathon Scholars Program to assist employees' children who plan to continue education in college or vocational school programs. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student's choice. This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a department of Scholarship America. Scholarship America is a national nonprofit educational support and student aid service organization.

    ELIGIBILITY
    Applicants to the Marathon Scholars Program must be -

    Applicants planning to enroll in an accredited college or university must take the ACT or SAT College entrance exam.

    AWARDS
    If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award ranging from $500 to $1,500. Up to forty (40) awards will be granted each year as follows:

    Awards may be renewed for up to three years or until a bachelor's degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory academic performance in a full-time course of study and continued financial need. Each year, renewing recipients will be assessed for continued financial need and the possibility of an increase or decrease in their award, but in no event will an eligible recipient receive less than the $500 minimum amount. Awards are for undergraduate study only. Scholarship America will also administer renewal awards.

    For more information and to download an application please go to: Marathon Scholars Program.

    The Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women's Clubs Scholarships

    Deadline: January 14, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2009

    The Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women's Clubs Scholarships provides funding of $1,250 to qualified students for the student's second, third or fourth year of undergraduate studies in the United States. Funding is for academic year 2010-2011. The selection of Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women's Clubs scholarships is made by the Kosciuszko Foundation on behalf of the Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women's Clubs.

    Eligibility
    United States citizens of Polish descent and Polish citizens with permanent residency status in the United States who are undergraduate students, and are members of the Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women's Clubs, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Children and grandchildren of Federation members are eligible. Qualified residents of Massachusetts are considered if no Federation members/ relatives apply. This scholarship is non-renewable. Only one member per immediate family may receive a Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women's Clubs Scholarship during any given academic year.

    Selection Criteria
    Selection is based on academic excellence, the applicant's academic achievements, interests, motivation, interest in Polish subjects and involvement in the Polish American community. Financial need is taken into consideration.

    To download the Application Forms please go to: Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women's Clubs. If you have any questions please call (212) 734-2130 ext. 210. E-mailed and faxed materials will not be considered.

    Massachusetts Police Association Scholarships

    Deadline: March 31, 2010

    Eligibility criteria
    Scholarships are available to children of active or retired members in good standing of the Massachusetts Police Association. Children of deceased MPA members who were in good standing at the time of their death are also eligible. No person may be awarded more than one scholarship. Eligible applicants must intend to further their education during the school year following the award. If a recipient does not enter school during that time, the amount of the award will be returned to the treasury. All awards are in a general category. There will be six award in each of the five geographical areas.
    * Area 1: Counties of Bristol, Plymouth, Branstable, Dukes & Nantucket
    * Area 2: Counties of Suffolk, Essex & Norfolk
    * Area 3: County of Middlesex
    * Area 4: County of Worcester
    * Area 5: Counties of Franklin, Berkshire, Hampshire & Hampden

    For more information and to download an application please go to: Massachusetts Police Association, Inc Scholarship

    W. H. "Howie" McClennan Scholarship

    Deadline: February 1, 2010

    The W. H. "Howie" McClennan scholarship provides financial assistance for sons, daughters or legally adopted children of fire fighters killed in the line of duty planning to attend a university, accredited college or other institution of higher learning. Total amount is $2,500/year.

    To obtain a McClennan Scholarship application please go online to: W. H. "Howie" McClennan Scholarship. All applicants, both new and renewal applicants, must submit all application materials. Applications materials include:

    Send To:
    W. H. "Howie" McClennan Scholarship
    Office of the General President
    The International Association of Fire Fighters
    1750 New York Avenue, N.W.
    Washington, D.C. 20006

    John T. McCraw Scholarship

    Deadline: March 31, 2010

    The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is pleased to announce that the John T. McCraw Scholarship Program for 2010-11 will include two scholarships in the amounts of $2,000 and $1,500. These scholarships will be awarded to qualified blind students having the potential for sustained superior academic performance and showing promise of exceptional career development.

    The John T. McCraw Scholarship Program, named in honor of the late long-time president of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland and the undisputed leader of Maryland's blind community, has been established to promote post-secondary educational opportunities for Maryland's blind students. The recipients may use these scholarships to defray the cost of educational expenses incurred at any post-secondary institution during the 2010-11 academic year.

    NOTE: In addition to these two scholarships, a special scholarship may be awarded to former McCraw Scholarship recipients. To apply for this special scholarship, former recipients must still meet all of the requirements for the McCraw Scholarship Program and submit a new application.

    WHO IS ELIGIBLE
    1. Any legally blind student is eligible to receive a scholarship who:
      1. Is a legal resident of the State of Maryland, or is pursuing post-secondary studies in the State of Maryland;
      2. Will be enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary institution (university, two- or four- year college, professional, technical, trade or vocational school).
    2. The recipient shall attend the annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland. Financial assistance to attend the Convention may be provided if the recipient needs and requests it. This is in addition to the scholarship grant.
    3. Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2010. Shortly thereafter, the scholarship committee will select the recipients, but will not determine the amount to be awarded to each recipient. This decision will be made by the scholarship committee after a personal interview with each recipient, to be conducted at the convention. Scholarships will be awarded at the convention banquet. Recipients' participation in the entire convention is mandatory in order to qualify for these scholarships.
    4. The scholarship committee may request additional information from an applicant. The scholarship committee's decision for the recipients of the John T. McCraw Scholarship Program is final.
    (Blind students are also invited to apply for the nationwide scholarships offered by the National Federation of the Blind, awarded at the Federation's annual convention. The application deadline for the national NFB scholarships is March 31, 2007. Call (410) 558-0922 to request applications for the national scholarships.)

    Application is available in Word format at the following web site: The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

    Ronald McDonald House Charities National Scholarship Program

    Deadline: February 16, 2010

    APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FALL 2009

    Local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Chapters, with support from RMHC Global and McDonald's Corporation, offer scholarships to students from communities who face limited access to educational and career opportunities. These scholarships are part of the charities' ongoing commitment to education.

    Currently enrolled high school seniors who are eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school with a complete course of study may apply for a maximum of 1 scholarship program. Applicants must be legal U.S. residents and reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating Chapter that offers scholarships.

    additional requirements include:

    For more information and to download an application please go to: RMHC U.S. Scholarships

    HSF/McNamara Family Creative Arts Project Grant

    Deadline: February 16, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

    In partnership with the McNamara Family Foundation, this program will provide financial resources to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time in a creative arts related field -media, film, performing arts, communications, writing, and others- to assist them in beginning and completing an art project. Grants will range from $5,000 to $20,000.

    Eligibility Requirements

    For more information and to download an application, please go to: HSF/ McNamara Family Creative Arts Project Grant

    Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

    Deadline: January 15, 2010

    APPLICATION AVAILABLE EARLY SEPTEMBER 2009

    The Mensa Education & Research Foundation college scholarship program bases its awards totally on essays written by the applicants. Consideration is not given to grades, academic program or financial need.

    There are three requirements for applicants:

    1. The applicant must currently be a resident of a participating American Mensa Local Group's area. NOTE: Each year, the list of participating groups may change.
    2. The applicant must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date.
    3. The applicant must submit an application and essay explaining their academic and/or vocational goals.
    The scholarship process begins during the first week of September and ends with the scholarship application deadline of Jan. 15. No application forms are available at any other time. Between September and January, interested individuals can visit the scholarship application area of this site to determine eligibility and, if eligible, download an application. Application forms are also available from the Local Scholarship Chairs by mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Address information for each Local Scholarship Chair is available within each local chair's area.

    Applicants have until Jan. 15 to write an essay of not more than 550 words explaining their academic and/or vocational goals and how they plan to achieve those goals. The essays are sent through U.S. mail to their Local Scholarship Chair.

    Local judging
    American Mensa's Local Groups assemble judging teams of at least three members to review the applications. The essays are judged on content and also grammar, organization and craftsmanship. The Local Scholarship Chair sends the best local essays to the Regional Scholarship Chair for review.

    Regional judging
    At the regional level, the process is repeated. The regional chair arranges for all of the essays received from Local Groups to be judged a second time. Regional judges rank the local winners and nominate the best essays for regional and national awards. These essays are then forwarded to the National Scholarship Chairs.

    National judging
    Finally, the National Scholarship Chairs conduct another two rounds of judging to select the regional and national winners. Each applicant is allowed to win only one Mensa scholarship; therefore, the winners are identified beginning with the highest amounts. The next highest scores receive awards of the next amounts, and so on until all the winners are identified from the judges' scores.

    The final list of scholarship winners is presented to the Mensa Education & Research Foundation Board of Trustees, who certify the winners. Winners are notified by mail and given instructions for claiming their award. They are required to submit proof of registration for school during the following fall or spring term as well as proof of U.S. citizenship. After the proof is received, the checks are written and students are given a bit of financial aid to pursue their education.

    For more information and to download a scholarship application, please go to: The Mensa Education and Research Foundation.

    Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship

    Deadline: February 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2009

    The GFOA's Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship of $5,000 is available for award to an upper-division undergraduate or graduate student of public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management). The purpose of the Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is to recognize outstanding performance by minority students preparing for careers in state and local government finance.

    The GFOA serves government finance professionals throughout the United States and Canada. In 1993, the GFOA's executive board voted to create the Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship to recognize and encourage outstanding minority students enrolled in a course of study preparing for a career in state or local government finance.

    Candidates should have a superior record of academic achievement and/or job performance and show promise of completion of their studies at a high level of performance. In addition, candidates should have plans to pursue a career in state or local government finance.

    Eligibility

    Candidates are asked to complete an application form, available from the Financial Aid office or can be downloaded from: Government Finance Officers Association, and to submit it to their academic advisor, the department chair, or the dean of their graduate program, together with the required supporting materials. It is requested that the academic advisor, department chair, or dean of the graduate program prepare a letter of recommendation and send it, along with the application form and the candidate's supporting materials, in a single envelope, to:

    Government Finance Officers Association
    Scholarship Committee
    203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700
    Chicago, Illinois 60601-1210

    All applications must be postmarked no later than February 3, 2006. The winner will be informed, and the award publicly announced by April 3, 2006.

    Cynthia E. Morgan Memorial Scholarship

    Deadline: February 25, 2010

    This scholarship awards $1,000 to a Maryland high school or college student who is a first-generation college student, and attending (or will attend) a Maryland college with a major in a medical-related field.

    Who is eligible?

    In order to qualify for this scholarship, the applicant must meet ALL of the following criteria:

    For more information and to download an application please go to: Cynthia E. Morgan Scholarship.

    JPMorgan Chase/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program

    Deadline: January 15, 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FALL 2009

    The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and JPMorgan Chase have partnered to provide rising juniors enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs valuable work experiences with JPMorgan Chase as well as financial support during the following academic year. Successful completion of the internship makes one eligible to receive a need-based scholarship up to $10,000. Internship sites may be in JPMorgan Chase locations in New York and Chicago. In addition to completing the online application, students must provide an official transcript, resume and faculty recommendation.

    This companywide program is dedicated to finding undergraduate students who have a commitment to diversity. The program is open to all students, regardless of race or ethnicity. All applicants must have a commitment to diversity, high academic achievement and demonstrate leadership qualities. Each year, we select up to 20 students to join the program, and each receives up to a $10,000 scholarship, in addition to a summer internship.

    Eligible Majors:

    For more information and to apply on line, please go to: United Negro College Fund.

    Morgan Stanley Scholarship and Career Development Program

    Deadline: May 31, 2010

    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE JANUARY 2010

    Morgan Stanley, in partnership with the American Indian College Fund, will award scholarships of $10,000 annually to outstanding American Indian students currently enrolled in four-year degree programs who have an interest in exploring career options in the financial services industry. Careers in the financial services industry at Morgan Stanley include information technology, investment banking, investment management, marketing, branch operations, financial advising, financial accounting, credit card services and others. Please visit the Morgan Stanley web site (www.morganstanley.com) for more information on careers in the financial services industry. The Morgan Stanley American Indian College Fund Scholarship and Career Development Program will provide participants with exposure to a career in financial services and a meaningful relationship with one of the premier firms in the industry.

    Students are eligible to apply for the Morgan Stanley Mainstream Scholars Program if they:

    For more information and to download an application please go to: The American Indian College Fund.

    You may contact the Financial Aid office by phone at 410-778-7214 or by e-mail at fa_office@washcoll.edu.

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