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NAACP/Earl G. Graves Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2010

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE JANUARY 2010

Applicants for this scholarship must be full-time students at an accredited college or university in the U.S., and in the top 20% of their class. Applicant need not demonstrate a financial need. Applicants may be an undergraduate Junior, undergraduate Senior or a Graduate Student, and must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must have a Business major. Members of the National NAACP Board of Directors, SCF Trustees, National Youth Work Committee, the NAACP scholarship selection committee, employees and their spouses or families to the first degree of consanguinity, are not elibible to apply for or receive this scholarship

For more information and to apply on line please go to: NAACP/Earl G. Graves Scholarship

NAACP/Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE JANUARY 2010

This scholarship is open to students of all majors, both undergraduate and graduate. Applicants must:

Be a current (verifiable) NAACP member.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be a full-time student in an accredited college (A graduate student may be full or part-time student).
Graduate students must possess a 3.0 GPA (All others, 2.5) Graduate students can recieve a $2,500 award; Undergraduate students $1,500.
All applicants must demonstrate a financial need.
Must be under the age of 25.

Members of the National NAACP Board of Directors, SCF Trustees, National Youth Work Committee, the NAACP Scholarship Selection Committee, employees and their spouses or families to the first degree of consanguinity, are not elibible to apply for or receive this scholarship.

For more information and to apply online please go to: NAACP/Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship.

NAACP/The Lillian & Samuel Sutton Education Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE JANUARY 2010

Scholarship is open to High School Seniors, College Undergraduates and Graduate Students majoring in Education and attending 4 year colleges.

Eligibility:

Applicant must be an Education major and a United States citizen enrolled in an accredited college in the United States.
NAACP membership and participation is highly desirable.
Undergraduate applicant must be a full-time student. If a student drops below the required full-time status, the Scholarship Selection Committee will adjust the grant received to 50% of the award allocated for that semester. Graduate students may be full or part-time students.
Graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students must possess a grade point average of 2.5 (C+) on a 4.0 system. Graduate students must possess a 3.0 (B) average on a 4.0 system.
Renewals will not be automatic. Recipients will have to compete for the renewalof their scholarship and must maintain a 2.5 GPA for undergraduates and a 3.0 for graduates to qualify for renewal. Additional information such as recent GPA, and verification of education major will be considered.

For more information and to apply online please go to: NAACP/The Lillian & Samuel Sutton Education Scholarship.

NAACP/Roy Wilkins Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE JANUARY 2010

Scholarship is available to a U.S. citizen and an entering college freshman seeking full-time enrollment in an accredited college in the United States.

Eligibility:

Applicant must be an entering freshman.
Applicant must be a United States citizen enrolled in an accredited college in the United States.
NAACP membership and participation is highly desirable.
Undergraduate applicants must be full-time students. If a student drops below the required full-time status, the Scholarship Selection Committee will adjust the grant received to 50% of the award allocated for that semester.
Applicant must possess a grade point average of at least 2.5 (C+) on a 4.0 system.
The Roy Wilkins Scholarship is not renewable.

For more information and to apply online please go to: NAACP/Roy Wilkins Scholarship.

NAACP/Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students

Deadline: March 15, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE JANUARY 2010

Scholarships are available to all undergraduate and graduate males, majoring in one of the following fields: Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematical Sciences, with undergraduates receiving $2000 and graduates receiving $3000.

Eligibility:

Applicant must be a male majoring in one of the following fields: Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematical Sciences.
Applicant must be a United States citizen and be applying to or accepted at an accredited college (excluding proprietary schools) in the United States.
NAACP membership and participation is highly desirable.
Undergraduate applicant must be a full-time student. If a student drops below the required full-time status, the Scholarship Selection Committee will adjust the grant received to 50% of the award allocated for that semester. Graduate students may be full or part-time students.
Graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students must possess a grade point average of 2.5 (C+) on a 4.0 system.
Graduate students must possess a 3.0 (B) average on a 4.0 system.
Applicant must demonstrate financial need based.

For more information and to apply online please go to: NAACP/Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students.

NACA East Coast Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders

Deadline: March 31, 2010

The NACA East Coast Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders, established in 1995, was created through an endowment by the former NACA East Coast Region to the NACA Foundation. The fund provides for up to two scholarships annually, which are intended to be used for educational purposes, such as tuition, fees, books, etc. Scholarships are awarded in spring/summer, with checks mailed to recipients upon verification of enrollment.

ONLY current undergraduate students in the former NACA East Coast Region [Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania (area codes 215, 267, 484, 570, 610 and 717) and Washington, DC] are eligible to apply. High school students are not eligible.

Applicants must:

Be matriculated undergraduate students in good standing at the time of their application and during the semester in which the award is received;
Maintain a grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale);
Demonstrate significant leadership skills and ability;
Hold a significant leadership position on campus or in the community;
Have made significant contributions via volunteer involvement, either on or off campus; and,
Be enrolled in a college or university within the former NACA East Coast Region (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY and Eastern PA).

For more information and to apply on line, please go to: NACA East Coast Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders.

NAHJ Geraldo Rivera Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2010

APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE LATE FALL 2009

Up to $5,000 will be awarded to a college senior or a graduate student pursuing a career in English or Spanish-language TV broadcast journalism. This scholarship is made possible thanks to a substantial donation by Geraldo Rivera, host of “Geraldo At Large” on FOX News, as a way to support young Latino journalists aspiring to enter the field.

Each of the following criteria is weighed equally when NAHJ considers which students to select as scholarship recipients:

COMMITMENT TO THE FIELD OF JOURNALISM — Students must demonstrate an interest and desire to pursue a career in the field of journalism. This applies to students who are planning careers in English or Spanish-language media. Students do not have to be journalism majors to be eligible for NAHJ scholarships.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT — There is no minimum grade point average to qualify for NAHJ scholarships. However, earning good grades is always important. Academic performance will play a role in deciding which students are awarded scholarships.
FINANCIAL NEED — The economic status of a student's household will be taken into consideration in making scholarship selections.
AWARENESS OF THE COMMUNITY — The Latino community is the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. Student journalists need to be aware of issues that face the Latino community and Latinos in the newsroom while striving to portray all people in a fair and accurate manner in coverage of stories.

For more information and to download an application please go to: NAHJ Geraldo Rivera Scholarship

NAHJ General Scholarships – Rubén Salazar Fund

Deadline: April 4, 2010

APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE LATE FALL 2009

Established in 1986, NAHJ’s scholarship fund is named in memory of Rubén Salazar. A columnist for the Los Angeles Times and news director of Spanish-language television station KMEX, Salazar was covering the Chicano Anti-Vietnam War Moratorium in East Los Angeles when he was killed by a tear-gas projectile fired by a deputy sheriff in 1970. For journalists of color, his legacy symbolizes the continuous fight to integrate mainstream media and ensure accurate and fair coverage of Latino issues. Rubén Salazar was posthumously inducted into the NAHJ Hall of Fame in 2000.

Ranging from $1,000 - $2,000 per student, these scholarship are awarded to college-bound high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers in English or Spanish-language print, photo, broadcast or online journalism.

Eligibility Requirements

Be of Hispanic heritage
Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
Be a graduating high school senior who will be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands in the 2007-2008 academic year; OR a continuing college undergraduate (Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior) who is enrolled full-time in a four-year degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands for the current academic year, and will continue to be enrolled full-time the upcoming academic year
Have a minimum cumulative high school or college/university grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
Must apply for federal financial aid

For more information and to download an application please go to: NAHJ General Scholarships – Rubén Salazar Fund

Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation

Deadline: June 1, 2010

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FALL 2009

In order to further the study of insurance and encourage, support, and reward those exceptional students who have an interest in an insurance career, a number of scholarships have been established by the Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation. Many of the scholarships were established to recognize contributions made by industry leaders, such as Rolland L. Wiegers, Herbert W. Kaufman, Scott W. Polley and Kevin A. McLaughlin.

Each year the Foundation awards more than 10 scholarships of a significant amount. One scholarship is reserved each year for a student nominated by the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices (NAPSLO).

To be eligible for this scholarship students need to go to the web site and download an application and brochure at: Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation

The National LGBT Scholarship Fund

Deadline: February, 2010

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2009

Point Foundation provides scholarships, mentorship, leadership training and hope for students of merit who have been marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Additionally, Point Foundation provides programs that affect social change by challenging attitudes that contribute to social stigma and its resulting prejudice, which is often experienced by those in the LGBT community.

Applicants to Point Foundation and subsequent scholars, turn to Point Foundation because their families are either unable or unwilling to support them and their goals for higher education. Each student has a compelling and inspiring story of overcoming incredible obstacles and hardships. Many have been cruelly rejected by their families, forced to leave home, and cut off from all financial support. Yet Point Scholars are excelling at our nation's most prestigious and demanding universities and colleges, while also leading in a variety of extracurricular and community service activities.

Please review the Point Foundation website and FAQ's completely before calling the Point Foundation. The application process opens December 2009, but check back in November for exact date, and all applications are completed online. Your application will not be considered complete until you complete the online application and submit all required supplemental information by the March 1st deadline. If you have any questions regarding the application process e-mail us or call 775-782-5659.

The New Jersey Newspaper Foundation Scholarships and Internships

Deadline: November 15, 2009

Your paid internship will last eight weeks and must be served at a newspaper that is a member of the New Jersey Press Association. On the application form you are asked to list three New Jersey newspapers-including at least one weekly newspaper-at which you would prefer to serve your internship (a list of New Jersey newspapers is posted on the NJPAWeb site, www.njpa.org).

While NJNF cannot guarantee you will work at a newspaper of your choice, every effort will be made to respect your preferences and locate an internship near your home. The Foundation selection committee will make the final decision on where your internship will be located. All internships are subject to approval by the newspaper's publisher and/or editor. Assignments will be made in January.

The combined scholarship grant and internship salary you will receive through this program is approximately $3,900, including a $1,500 scholarship and a weekly salary of at least $300 (before taxes) for eight weeks. Some newspapers may invite their interns to work longer than eight weeks and some papers may pay more than $300 a week.

In order to receive the full scholarship grant, you must successfully complete your full eight-week internship (written reports required). The scholarship grant will be made payable to your school and may affect other financial aid you have been promised.

ELIGIBILITY

To receive a New Jersey Newspaper Foundation internship and scholarship, you must be:

A U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident (green card).
A resident of New Jersey with a New Jersey home address (NJNF follows the residency rules New Jersey's state colleges use to determine in-state tuition costs).
Enrolled as a full-time college freshman, sophomore or junior in 2009-2010 and planning to return to undergraduate school in the Fall of 2010.

For more information and to download an application please go to: New Jersey Press Foundation

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds

Deadline: February 28, 2010.

APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FALL 2009

The NIH is the world's largest biomedical research institution. NIH seeks to improve health by conducting research in its own laboratories and by funding the research of other scientists throughout the United States and around the world.

This Scholarship program offers

Up to $20,000 a year in scholarship support
Paid research training at the NIH during the summer and after graduation
Intensive mentoring, research experience, career guidance, and skill development

More information, printable application forms or online application is available at the UGSP Web site: NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds

The NIH Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who show a commitment to pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The following are the basic requirements:

U.S. Citizen, national, or qualified non-citizen.
Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the 2010-2011 academic year at an accredited undergraduate institution.
From a "disadvantaged background." * Disadvantaged background means that your financial aid office has certified you as having "exceptional financial need."
Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or within the top 5 percent of your class.

The NIH is looking for strong applicants that are able to demonstrate their commitment to a research career. Applicants are most able to demonstrate their commitment if they have already participated in laboratory research, been involved in extra-curricular science activities, or have taken advanced courses, relevant to their field.

New York Women in Communications Inc. Foundation
2010 Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 30, 2009

APPLICATION AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2009

Each year, the Foundation – in conjunction with New York Women in Communications – awards scholarships on the basis of academic excellence, need, and involvement in the field of communications.

ELIGIBILITY

Permanent residents of NY, NJ, CT, or PA

High school seniors who are permanent residents and attend a high school in one of these states and will graduate in 2010.
College undergraduate and graduate students who are permanent residents of one of these states.

NOTE: As long as they fulfill the permanent home residency requirements, applicants are eligible even if they attend or plan to attend a college or university located outside of NY, NJ, CT, or PA.

Residents outside of NY, NJ, CT, or PA

College undergraduate and graduate students who are not permanent residents of NY, NJ, CT, or PA but who are currently enrolled in a communications program at the undergraduate or graduate level in one of the five boroughs of New York City.

QUALIFICATIONS
An applicant must be majoring or (for high school seniors) declaring a major in a communications-related field, including but not limited to advertising, broadcasting, communications, English, film, journalism, marketing, new media, or public relations. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.2 or better (or the high school equivalent).

For more information and to download an application, please go to: New York Women in Communications Inc. Foundation

Parke-Davis: Epilepsy Scholarship Program

Deadline: May 1, 2010

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE LATE FALL 2009

High school seniors who have applied to a college or university, and college students continuing with college or graduate school. Applicants must be currently under a physician's care for the treatment of epilepsy and must be currently taking anti- epileptic medication. More than 650 applied last year.

PROCEDURE:

Obtain application materials.
Submit completed application and 250-word essay, along with one letter of recommendation from your physician, and one from a teacher, principal, coach, or employer. Attach a copy of your college application or acceptance letter and a current unofficial high school or college transcript.

For more information you can go to: Parke-Davis: Epilepsy Scholarship Program and you may contact the following:
Jeffrey Tarnoff
Parke-Davis Epilepsy Scholarship Award
c/o IntraMed
1633 Broadway, 25th Floor
New York, NY 10019
(800) AWARD-PD
(212) 827-6547
E-mail: info@epilepsy-scholarship.org.

The 2009 Pepsi Hispanic Heritage Month Program

Deadline March 1, 2010

The 2009 Pepsi Hispanic Heritage Month program offers information and resources to help parents and students through the college application process on a bilingual website. Students can use the website to apply for special, merit-based scholarships. PepsiCo is offering 30 scholarships to assist with undergraduate and graduate studies, including five scholarship worth $4,000 each, and 25 scholarships worth $500 each. Recipients will be selected by Hispanic College Fund (HCF).

The Website launches on September 14, 2009 and applicants must submit paperwork by March 1, 2010 for consideration. Evaluation, selection, notification and student acknowledgement of award will take place from March 2 to April 30, 2010.

For more information please go to: HCF/Pepsico web site.

Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship for Minorities in Journalism

Deadline: March 1st

Each year, the National Press Club awards a $20,000 college scholarship to a talented minority student planning to pursue a career in journalism. The scholarship is awarded over 4 years ($5,000 a year). It is named for Ellen Masin Persina, a Press Club member who died in 1992 at the age of 41.

How to Qualify

Be a high school senior.
Have a 2.75 or better GPA
Have applied to or been accepted by a college or university for the upcoming year.

How to Apply

Forward THREE COPIES of the following:
NOTE: All information must be included in one package - newspapers articles must be reduced to 8.5 by 11 sheets. Applications must be postmarked by MARCH 1.

The NPC Scholarship/Fellowship application form.
Work samples demonstrating an ongoing interest in journalism through work on a high school newspaper or other media. These may be newspaper articles (reduced to 8 1/2 by 11 size), audio or video tapes.
A one-page essay on why you are interested in becoming a journalist.
Three letters of recommendation, from persons who are not members of your family
A copy of your High School Transcript.
A signed copy of your Financial Aid Form (FAFSA).
Letter of acceptance from the College/Universidy of your choice or some documentation indicating where you have applied.

To obtain more information or to down load an NPC Scholarship Application Form please go to: Persina Scholarship for Diversity in Journalism

Phillips Foundation Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 15, 2010

20010-11 APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AUGUST 2009

In the summer of 1999, The Phillips Foundation announced the establishment of its annual Future Leaders Program (renamed the Ronald Reagan College Leaders Program effective academic year 2006-07) featuring renewable scholarships to college undergraduates who demonstrate leadership on behalf of the cause of freedom, American values and constitutional principles. The program pays tribute to President Ronald Reagan in recognition of his achievements on behalf of freedom, American values and constitutional principles, his optimism about America's future, and his faith in America's youth to protect and enhance the legacy of liberty entrusted to them. The Foundation awarded $259,000 in new and renewed scholarships in academic year 2004-2005 in amounts of $7,500, $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000.

The Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses. The scholarships are designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education, permitting the winners to devote more time both to pursuing their academic goals and advancing their leadership initiatives.

Applications will be accepted for the Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program for academic year 2010-11 starting August 2009. They must be postmarked by January 15, 2010. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled full-time in good standing at any accredited, four-year degree-granting institution in the United States or its territories. Applicants may apply for the Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program during their sophomore year. Winners will receive the scholarship for their junior year and may apply for renewal before their senior year. While sophomores are preferred, juniors may also apply for a one-time award for the senior year.

For more information and to download a scholarship application please go to: Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program.

The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 29, 2010 (5:00 p.m. PST)

Intertribal Timber Council, Established in 1976, is a nonprofit nation-wide consortium of Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and individuals dedicated to improving the management of natural resources of importance to Native American communities. The ITC works cooperatively with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), private industry, and academia to explore issues and identify practical strategies and initiatives to promote social, economic and ecological values while protecting and utilizing forests, soil, water, and wildlife. Over 60 tribes and Alaska Native Corporations currently belong to the ITC.

The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the support of Native American/Alaskan Natural Resource students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources.

For more information and to download an application please go to: Truman D. Picard Scholarship

S. Frank "Bud Raftery" Scholarship Fund

Deadline: December 11, 2009

At the 25th General Convention held in Washington, D.C., in August 1984, a resolution was passed creating the S. Frank "Bud" Raftery Scholarship Fund in honor of his service to the International Union, his accomplishments and his progressive thinking. At the 27th General Convention held in Washington, D.C., in August 1994, then General President A. L. "Mike" Monroe and the General Executive Board, who strongly believed in the principles for which the scholarship was created, passed another resolution to increase the S. Frank "Bud" Raftery Scholarship Fund to $20,000 allowing for 10 scholarships of $2,000 annually.

Children of members of the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades (IUPAT) who are in good standing with thier union are encouraged to participate. Ten scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to the best essay recieved by the scholarship committee. The topic for this years scholarship is: "What Can the IUPAT do to enter markets that we are currently not strong in" Each applicant will be required to submit a 1,000 but not more than 2,000 word esay.

For more information you may go to: International Union of Painters & Allied Trades and download an application. Scholarship Application.

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 16, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2009

Through the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, ACFE, Foundation supports the education of collegiate accounting and criminal justice students around the globe.

HISTORY
The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial scholarship program was named after two members of the ACFE, Larry Jennings, 49 and Tracy Ritchie, 41, both of Houston, Texas. They were among five people fatally wounded when unknown assailants in Karachi, Pakistan fired upon their vehicle on November 14, 1997. The vehicle was in route to Union Texas' Karachi office. All five people killed were employees of Houston-based Union Texas Petroleum Holdings, Inc. ACFE Foundation scholarships are $1,000 US and include a one-year ACFE Student Associate membership. Scholarships are paid directly to the student's university.

ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible the applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student, currently enrolled full-time (12 semester hours undergraduate; 9 semester hours post-graduate, or equivalent per term) at an accredited four-year college or university (or equivalent) with a declared major or minor in accounting or criminal justice.

APPLICATION
To be considered for the award, applicant packets must be complete and include all of the following items:

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Application.
A copy of official transcript(s), showing all completed college or university courses.
Three letters of recommendation including at least one from a Certified Fraud Examiner or a local ACFE Chapter (required for U.S. and Canadian citizens only). Additional recommendations may come from advisors, faculty members or employers. For students outside the North American region, a letter from a professor in your major discipline may substitute the CFE letter if a student is unable to make contact with a CFE or an ACFE chapter.
An original 250- 500 word essay explaining why the applicant deserves the scholarship and how fraud awareness will affect his or her professional career development.

Students who wish to apply for a scholarship but who are not acquainted with a Certified Fraud Examiner should search the Local Chapter listing on our Web site or contact the ACFE to receive the name of a representative of the nearest local ACFE Chapter. It is the responsibility of the applicant to meet with an ACFE Chapter or with a Certified Fraud Examiner in person if possible (or by phone if necessary) to receive a recommendation.

DEADLINE
The deadline for having complete application packets to ACFE Foundation is April 16, 2010. This deadline is non-negotiable and will be strictly enforced for all applicants. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application packet is complete and is delivered to ACFE Foundation by the deadline.

Special Note: If Spring 2010 grades are not available in time to make the deadline, grades through Fall 2009 and proof of Spring 2010 enrollment is acceptable.

SELECTION
Scholarships are awarded annually on the basis of:

Overall academic achievement demonstrated by official transcripts.
Three letters of recommendation.
An original essay of 250 -500 words.

The scholarship awards winners will be announced August 01, 2010 and awarded by the end of August 2010. For more information and to obtain an application please go to: Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship.

Jackie Robinson Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 31, 2010

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2009

Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.

Students interested in applying for the Jackie Robinson Foundation's Scholarship award should visit the JRF website, THE JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM and click the area called APPLY. Only applications completed online at the JRF website will be accepted. The application is available online from October 15, 2009 to March 31, 2010.

Applicants must be a citizen of the United States. Permanent Residents are not eligible for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award. Applicants may attend any college or university in the United States; public or private, and only applications submitted by high school seniors will be reviewed. Applicants must mail their official high school transcript (with raised seal) and a letter of recommendation, to be received by the March 31, 2009 deadline, to:

JRF Scholarship Application
3 West 35th Street
11th Floor
New York, NY 10001-2204

In addition, all applicants are required to take either the Standardized Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) and submit their scores as directed by the website. PLEASE NOTE: If your high school transcript includes your SAT and /or ACT scores, it is not necessary for you to authorize the College Board to send your scores. Scores listed on the OFFICIAL transcript will be accepted.

The Roothbert Fund Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2010

The Roothbert Fund was created in 1958 by Albert and Toni Roothbert to help men and women in need of financial aid to further their education. The principal focus of The Fund is its Scholarships Program, through which it makes grants for undergraduate or graduate study at accredited colleges or universities. Scholarships may only be applied to study at an accredited institution based in the United States. The Fund seeks candidates who are "motivated by spiritual values," and works to foster fellowship among them.

The Fund is a small, nearly all-volunteer scholarship fund based in New York City, which awards yearly grants and works to foster fellowship among grant recipients. Once a year, the Fund accepts applications for grants, which include essays, transcripts and recommendations. From these written applications, the Fund identifies a group of finalists to be invited for a brief personal interview. On the basis of this interview, the Fund typically selects about 20 new scholarship recipients each year.

Eligibility:
Roothbert Fund scholarships are open to all in the United States regardless of sex, age, color, nationality or religious background. While the Fund does not emphasize any particular form of religious practice or worship, it seeks to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values. The Fund has awarded grants to persons entering a wide range of careers. However, preference will be given to those who can satisfy high scholastic requirements and are considering careers in education. For more information, applicants should read with care the Founders Prologue in the History and Mission of the Fund.

As a rule, The Roothbert Fund does not make Scholarship Grants EXCEPT to applicants whose current or permanent address is located in one of the following States of the United States and applicants planning to move to one of such States prior to March 1 of the year in which the application is made: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, or North Carolina. It is probably counter-productive to submit an application if you live outside this area. Grants are small (averaging $2,000-$3,000) and are meant to be supplementary. Aid is given for the ensuing school year.

For more information on this scholarship and to download a copy of the application, please go to: The Roothbert Fund, Inc. Scholarship.

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship

Deadline: Varies with each District

The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country. Generous contributions from Rotarians worldwide represent a continued faith that today’s Ambassadorial Scholars will be tomorrow's community and world leaders.

Types of scholarships
Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide a flat grant of US$25,000 for one academic year of study in another country. These awards are intended to help defray costs associated with round-trip transportation, tuition and other fees, room and board, and some educational supplies. They are the most common type of Ambassadorial Scholarships.
Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships help fund two years of degree-oriented study in another country. A flat grant of $12,500 is provided each year.
Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships help finance either three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country. They provide a flat grant of $12,000 for three months and $17,000 for six months. Funds are intended to offset costs associated with round-trip transportation, language training, and homestay living arrangements. Applications are considered for candidates interested in studying Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Swedish.

Some Rotary districts may offer only one type of scholarship, or none at all. Applicants must check with their local club about availability. Grants are provided in U.S. dollars or their international equivalent.

Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. Because timelines vary, only your local club can provide specific information about application deadlines. For 2010-11 awards, club deadlines may be as early as 1 March 2009 or as late as 15 August 2009. Remember that availability varies by Rotary district. If your local district is not offering scholarships at this time, try inquiring next year. Use the Club Locator to find contact information for Rotary clubs found on Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship . If your hometown does not have a Rotary club, try entering the names of nearby cities. You can also consult a local telephone directory.

The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund

Deadline: Open

The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund was created in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The scholarship program is open to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks, and who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.* Scholarship awards of up to $2,500 per applicant, per school year, are available and may be renewed on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory academic progress. Applications can be downloaded at
The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2009

USA Funds® will award up to $3.2 million nationwide in new, renewable scholarships to students with economic need through USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships. Information about the 2010-11 scholarship program will be posted beginning October 2009.

The program awards scholarships of $1,500. The scholarships may be renewed annually, if the student maintains a 2.5 grade-point average on a four-point scale, until the continuously enrolled student receives a final degree or certificate, or until the total award to the student reaches $6,000.

For additional information and to determine if you are eligible to apply, visit USA Funds® Access to Education Scholarship

Henry Salvatori Scholarship

Deadline: February 28, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE FALL 2009

Established by the late philanthropist and businessman for whom it is named, the Henry Salvatori Scholarship is a grant awarded to a college-bound high school senior who demonstrates exceptional leadership, distinguished scholarship and a deep understanding and respect for the principles upon which our nation was founded-liberty, freedom and equality.

Eligibility:
U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian American grandparent) in their senior year of high school and planning to attend a four-year, accredited academic institution for the Fall 2010 term. Previous SIF scholarship recipients are not eligible.

Requirements:

Cover Sheet: Cover sheet should include the following, in this order: Name, Address, Home & School Phone and Email. Identify Italian Lineage by surname referencing whether mother or father's family. State your academic level for the Fall 2010 and list the scholarships you are applying for. Send with self-addressed, stamped, standard business-size envelope for acknowledgment of application.
Official Transcripts: Submit one official transcript from each academic institution attended through December 2009. All transcripts must be stamped by the institution and included in a separate, sealed envelope. You may submit transcripts with entire application package, however, we understand some schools prefer to send them separately.
High school students: transcripts should include class rank and GPA.
Undergraduates: submit high school and undergraduate transcripts.
Graduates: submit undergraduate and graduate transcripts. If your first year as a graduate student is fall 2010, please specify.
Test Scores: Submit copies of official results from all standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) taken during the past five years. Scores reported on official transcripts will usually fulfill this requirement.
Résumé: Submit a current résumé outlining extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer service and honors.
Letters of Recommendation: Submit two letters of recommendation from public figures whose careers have demonstrated a commitment to the principles the scholarship embodies.
Essay: Submit a typewritten original essay of 750-1,000 words on the following topic: The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights are considered to be living documents by many historical and legal scholars. Discuss the relevance of these documents to the principles of liberty, freedom, and equality in the United States today.
Processing Fee: A non-refundable $30 processing fee must accompany each application. Only money orders will be accepted; no checks or credit cards under any circumstance. Make money orders payable to the Sons of Italy Foundation. Any application without the processing fee, or with the processing fee postmarked after the deadline will not be eligible.
Cover letter: Submit a typewritten cover letter of 150-250 words outlining your academic and professional goals.

For more information please go to: Order Sons of Italy in America, and click on Scholarships.

Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: May 15, 2010

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNTIL MARCH 15, 2010

The Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation is dedicated to preserving the memory of Corinne Schillings, a 26 year-old woman who lost her life in the Baltimore Water Taxi accident on March 6, 2004. The foundation will award scholarships to deserving young women who have earned the Girl Scout Gold or Silver Award and who plan to or are currently pursuing a college major or minor in foreign language. This scholarship IS renewable.

Scholarship Guidelines

Applicant must be a Silver or Gold Award recipient.
Applicant is currently or will be pursuing a major/minor in a foreign language.
Applicant is currently or will be attending an accredited four year college or university as a full-time student.
For a first time college/university attendee, applicant must have attained at least a "B" average during high school (3.0 on a 4.0; or, 4.0 on a 5.0 - grading scale).
For a currently enrolled college/university student, the applicant must have attained at least a "B" average in their major/minor foreign language (3.0 on a 4.0; or, 4.0 on a 5.0 - grading scale).
The scholarship recipient will receive $1,500 (which may be used for tuition or fees related to their foreign language major/minor). [The scholarship payment will be made directly to the four year college or university as a credit to the recipient.]
The scholarship may be renewed for a maximum of four years ($6,000 maximum), if:
1. the recipient remains a full-time student, and
2. continues to major/minor in a foreign language, and
3. progresses toward a degree, and
4. maintains a "B" average in the major/minor foreign language.
Submit a one page letter of recommendation from a Girl Scout volunteer or professional Girl Scout staff member. (The recommendation should come from someone who knows the applicant and her accomplishments well.)

Scholarship Application Process

Complete the initial application, which may be obtained from the foundation's web site at The Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation.
Attach a letter from the local GSUSA council providing verification of the applicant's Silver or Gold Award status.
For applicants not currently enrolled in a college/university
1. provide a copy of their high school transcript showing at least a "B" average.
2. provide proof they have been accepted at an accredited college, and will be attending as a full-time student.
3. show proof that they intend to major/minor in a foreign language.
For applicants currently enrolled in a college/university
1. provide a copy of their transcript showing they are a full-time student, in good standing, and progressing toward a degree.
2. provide proof they are a major/minor in a foreign language and maintaining at least a "B" average in their major/minor foreign language.

Scholarships for Military Children

Deadline: February 21, 2010

CHECK BACK IN NOVEMBER 2009 FOR APPLICATION

Only dependent unmarried children under age 21 (23 if enrolled as a full time student) of active duty personnel, reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivors of deceased members, may apply for a scholarship. Dependent children of NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), Public Health Service, other federal or military related agencies or activities, or DoD civilian employees are not eligible unless they meet the above requirement. Applicants should ensure that they, as well as their sponsor, are currently enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database and that they have a current ID card. The DEERS database will be the primary method of verifying eligibility.

Applicants must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a full-time undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university in the fall term of 2010. Applicants who have earned an undergraduate degree or who are enrolled in a graduate degree program are not eligible. All applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 basis) to be eligible to apply. The minimum GPA requirement applies to both high school and college students. No scholarship will be awarded for those pursuing an associate; second undergraduate or graduate school degree. Students attending a community or junior college must be enrolled in a program of studies designed to allow the student to transfer directly into a four-year program. Applicants who receive an appointment to one of the U.S. Military Academies (or affiliated preparatory schools) or are awarded a full scholarship at any accredited U.S. post-secondary institution of higher education are not eligible to receive funds from this program. A full scholarship is usually defined as one that provides for payment of tuition, books, lab fees, and other related expenses.

Applicants, or their sponsors, need not live at an installation that has a commissary. Those applicants may submit their applications at the commissary where their sponsors normally shop. Or, they may submit their applications at the commissary nearest to where their sponsors are stationed or live.

If it is not possible (due to distance considerations) for the applicants to submit their applications in person, they may also mail, UPS, or FedEx their completed applications to the commissary nearest to where their sponsor is stationed. Applicants who choose this method must contact that commissary and obtain the name of a person to whom the package will be directed. (A complete list of commissaries, along with phone numbers, can be found at: http://www.commissaries.com/.)

For more information and to download a copy of the application, please go to: Scholarships for Military Children

SEIU Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 1, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE FALL 2009

Unions help working families fulfill their dreams in many different ways. At Service Employees International Union (SEIU), this includes yearly college scholarship opportunities.

Through five different scholarship programs, SEIU awards 53 scholarships that enable SEIU members and their children to pursue their educational goals at accredited colleges, universities, and technical schools.

SEIU's scholarships are open to SEIU members or their children. Membership must be for three continuous years as of September 1, 2010. All awards must be for the academic year(s) awarded. Graduate students are not eligible.

For more information and to view the various scholarships available, please go to: SEIU Scholarship Programs

Sertoma International Scholarship
for Hearing Impaired Students

Deadline: May 1, 2010

Scholarship Program offers a $1,000 scholarship to cover tuition, books and supplies. The funds may be used for any term, including the summer term, during the awarded academic school year. This scholarship is made possible by the generous support from the members of Sertoma and Oticon, Inc.

Qualifications

Student must have a minimum 40dB bilateral hearing loss as evidenced on audiogram by an SRT of 40dB or greater in both ears.
Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
Must be either entering college on a full time basis or currently attending college on a full time basis at a college or university in the United States of America.
Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Graduate degrees, associates degrees, community colleges or vocational programs do not qualify.
Must have a minimum 3.2 on a 4.0 scale un-weighted GPA or be at least 85% in all courses. For high school students entering college this is cumulative GPA for grades 9-11 and first semester of 12th grade. For students currently at a freshman level in college it is cumulative GPA for grades 9-12 and first semester of college. For college students who are sophomores or higher it is your college transcript for all semesters completed.
Must submit application and all required materials in single envelope by deadline date.

For more information and to download an application please go to: Sertoma Hard of Hearing and Deaf Scholarship

Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Education Fund Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2010

The advancement of education throughout the unionized sector of the Sheet Metal industry must receive the highest priority to assure full participation in an expanding world economy. In support of that objective, the Sheet Metal Workers' International Scholarship Fund awards one and four-year scholarships in the amount of $4,000 per year for full-time undergraduate study at any accredited college or university. Please note that only qualified applicants from locals that participate in the one-cent checkoff are eligible for the four-year scholarships.

A Selection Committee composed of a prestigious group of union, academic, and civic leaders makes selections for awards. This group is independent of the Sheet Metal Workers' International Association and makes its determination of scholarship awards after thoroughly considering each applicant's academic records, recommendations and a written essay. The Committee's annual selections will be published in the Sheet Metal Workers' Journal following announcement of the scholarship awards.

Eligibility:
In general, eligibility for a scholarship under the Fund requires that an applicant be an active SMWIA member, a covered employee or a dependent spouse or child of a SMWIA member or covered employee. The applicant must also be a full-time student or accepted to be a full-time student at an accredited college or university. The scholarship may be used for any field of study BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY. Grandchildren are not eligible.

For more information and to request a copy of the application please go to: The SMWIA Scholarship Program

Shoe City-WB54/WB50 Scholarship

May 31, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE JANUARY 2010

Four scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded for the 2010-2011 academic year to graduating high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are selected based on financial need, teamwork/community service and academic achievement. The award will be one-time only and is not renewable.

To be considered you must meet the following criteria:

must be a permanent resident of Maryland or Washington DC
be a high school senior
must attend an accredited college or university full-time in the fall of 2010
demonstrate financial need.

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

SMART Scholarship

Deadline: December 15, 2009

APPLICATION AVAILABLE AUGUST 15, 2009

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories. The DoD offers this scholarship for service to individuals who demonstrate outstanding ability and special aptitude for a career in scientific and engineering research and product development, express interest in career opportunities at DoD laboratories.

SMART Scholars Receive:

Annual stipend ranging from $22,000-$39,000 depending on prior educational experience
Full tuition and related education fees
Book allowance of $1,000
Paid summer internships
Career opportunities after graduation

For more information and to start the application process please go to: SMART Defense Scholarship for Service Program.

Society of Exploration Geophysicists Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 1, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

In 1956 the Society of Exploration Geophysicists began a program of encouraging the establishment of scholarship funds by companies and individuals engaged or interested in the field of geophysics. SEG was the need for a more appropriate organization and caused the SEG Foundation to be organized.

Administration of each scholarship is turned over to the school attended by the recipient. The school retains custody of the funds, authorizing withdrawals by the student and remitting to the student any residual amount upon the satisfactory completion of the term of the scholarship. The school is requested to report the recipient's grades to the Foundation Office at the end of each semester.

General Requirements for eligibility:

A student must intend to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics.
A student must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) Attending high school and planning to enter college next fall;
(b) An undergraduate or graduate college student whose grades are above average.
Certain scholarships administered by the SEG Foundation may impose additional eligibility requirements, as set forth by the sponsors of those awards.

Information will be available after September 1st at the following web site where you can download the application: Society of Exploration Geophysicists.

The Society of Women Engineers

Deadline: May 15, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2009

The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. In fiscal year 2005, SWE disbursed more than 130 new and renewed scholarships valued at more than $300,000.

Grants are announced in the late spring (sophomore, junior, senior and graduate students) and late summer/early fall (freshmen and reentry students) for use during the following academic year. Grant payments are made in the fall for corporate-sponsored scholarships and in both the fall and spring for endowed scholarships, upon proof of registration.

All SWE Scholarships are open only to women pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees in engineering or computer science, as well as engineering and computer science students enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs. This list of SWE-approved colleges and universities is the same list as the ABET-accredited engineering programs.

For more information and to view a listing of the various scholarships please go to: The Society of Women Engineers. Application information for the 2010-2011 school year will be available December 2009.

The SPE Foundation Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 15, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE FALL 2009

The SPE Foundation, an affiliate of the Society of Plastics Engineers, offers numerous scholarships to students who have demonstrated or expressed an interest in the plastics industry. They must be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics industry. This would include, but is not limited to, plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial engineering. All applicants must be in good standing with their colleges. Financial need is considered for most scholarships.

There are numerous scholarships to apply for from the SPE Foundation. Applicants must complete an application and return it to The SPE Foundation by January 15, 2010 (the deadline for the Extrusion Division/Lew Erwin Scholarship is March 1, 2010). The application submitted must include:

A completed application form.
Three recommendation letters: two from a teacher or school official and one from an employer or non-relative. The Extrusion Division/Lew Erwin Memorial Scholarship application requires only one recommendation form, which must be from the Faculty Advisor associated with the Senior or MS project.
A high school and/or college transcript for the last two years.
A list of current and past school activities and community activities and honors.
A listing of your employment history, starting with your most recent job. Where your involvement was in plastics/polymers, describe that activity.
A one- to two-page typed statement telling why you are applying for the scholarship, your qualifications, and your educational and career goals in the plastics industry.

For more information and to download an application please go to: SPE Foundation

Spina Bifida Association (SBA) Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 3, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE LATE FALL - CHECK BACK

The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) Scholarship Program was established in 1988 to enhance opportunities for persons born with spina bifida to achieve their full potential through higher education. Scholarships from SBA make it possible for the student to choose educational pursuits that are otherwise outside of financial reach. The Spina Bifida Association applauds your goals and determination to pursue higher education. Please remember that the scholarships are competitive and funds are limited, making it impossible to grant every request. The Scholarship Committee evaluates each complete application on its merits based on the criteria set for the scholarship program. The Scholarship Committee awards the scholarship after carefully weighing all of the factors for selection.

The Spina Bifida Association has two scholarship categories:

SBA Four-year scholarship - Applicant must be a high school senior. Students will be granted up to $5,000 every year in tuition and room and board for 4 years.
SBA One-year scholarship - Applicant must be high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. Students will be granted up to $2,000 for one year.

PROGRAM CRITERIA:

SBA Four-Year Scholarship Criteria:

Applicant must have spina bifida. A physician statement of disability is required, including the physician's address and phone number.
Applicant must show financial need, using funds to attend a school that would otherwise be out of reach financially.
Applicant must be an applicant of, enrolled in, or accepted by a college or university. A letter of acceptance is required. For applicants who have not yet been accepted by a school, final awarding of the scholarship is dependent upon acceptance.
One 4-year scholarship will be awarded.

SBA One-Year Scholarship Criteria:

Applicant must have spina bifida. A physician statement of disability is required, including the physician's address and phone number.
Applicant must be an applicant of, enrolled in, or accepted by a four year university, junior college, approved trade, vocational, or business school. A letter of acceptance is required. For those applicants who have not yet been accepted, final awarding of the scholarship is dependent upon acceptance.
Up to five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded.

For more information and to download scholarship application please go to: SBA Scholarship Program.

The John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund

Deadline: February 1, 2010

The museum will accept applications starting November 1st. Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2010. The scholarship review committee will evaluate all applications by the end of February. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail and will be posted on the Museum's website by March 1, 2010. The annual application process will continue thereafter from November 1st to February 1st. Scholarship recipients will be announced and funds presented each March.

The purpose of this scholarship is to foster a high standard in the study of form, color, drawing, painting, design, and technique, as these are expressed in modes showing patent affinity with the classical tradition of western culture. ONLY THOSE SHOULD APPLY WHO ARE SKILLED AND DEVOTED TO THIS CLASSICAL OR CONSERVATIVE TRADITION.

For more information and to download a schlorship application please go to: The John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund.

Still Photographer Scholarship
National Press Photographers Assoc.

Deadline: March 1, 2010

While other scholarships memorialize individuals and are supported by funds contributed by friends, relatives or employers, this award is made from many contributions and the gradual accumulation of money and interest gained in the NPPF general fund. It honors the profession in general and the members of NPPA in particular.

Specific Rules for this scholarship:

Student applying for the $2,000 scholarship 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.
These awards are aimed at those with journalism potential, but with little opportunity and great need.

For more information, and NPPF Scholarship Applications & Rules, please go to the following web site: Still Photographer Scholarship.

Straus Foundation Grants

Deadline: May 31, 2010

APPLICATIONS OPEN AFTER JANUARY 1

Central Scholarship Bureau is pleased to announce the addition of the Straus Foundation Grants to their offerings for this year. This Fund (which is separate from the Straus Foundation Grants for Teachers) provides scholarship assistance to full-time undergraduate students who are in their sophomore, junior or senior years at an accredited college or university. The goal of this fund is to enable low-income students to achieve academic excellence and complete a Bachelor's degree within four years with little or no student loan debt.

Twenty grants of up to $5,000 each will be awarded for the 2010-2011 academic year. These grants are renewable if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. And, if the recipient graduates within four years with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, an additional $5,000 grant will be awarded to pay towards student loan debt!

Interested applicants must complete and submit a CSB application package by the May 31 deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Finalists will be contacted by e-mail and may be required to come to an interview with the Scholarship Committee or a member of the CSB staff.

This is a competitive Grant program. Recipients will be evaluated and selected based on a combination of academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. Preference may be given to residents of Baltimore City. All applicants statewide are encouraged to apply. By submitting an application for the Straus Grants, applicants may also be considered for other CSB grant programs, as well as for our interest-free loans.

For more information on the application process and to download a copy of the application please go to: Central Scholarship Bureau.

SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes Official Rules

Deadline: Every two weeks starting October 31, 2009 through May 15, 2008

SWEEPSTAKES BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

High school seniors can win a $1,000 scholarship for first year expenses at an accredited college or private career school, plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card. One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 30, 2009, through May 14, 2010. Winner's school of attendance will also receive $1,000. Students can begin registering September 15, 2009, and the first drawing will be held on October 31, 2009.

It's FREE to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Each $1,000 scholarship check will be payable to the winner's school of attendance. A $250 Gift Card will be sent directly to student to use as he or she wishes. Only one entry per person for each drawing, however you can register after each drawing for the next one!

To Enter

The Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes begins on 10/31/09 and ends 5/15/10 ("Sweepstakes Period").

To enter, student must complete an online entry form by accessing the SunTrust Education Loans Off To College Web site SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes.

Entries are limited to one per person during each drawing period. Or, entrants can hand-print their name, address, city, state, zip, day and evening phone numbers, and the words "SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes" on a 3"x 5"card, and mail it in a stamped #10 envelope to: SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 27172, Richmond, VA, 23261-7172. Mail-in entries will be entered into the applicable drawings based upon the date the entry is received. Alternate entries are limited to one submission per name or address, per drawing period. One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 31, 2009 through May 15, 2010. Entries must be received by 05/15/09 for final drawing at 5 p.m. ET on that date. No mechanical reproductions permitted. Entries become the property of SunTrust Education Loans and will not be returned.

Eligibility

Sweepstakes is open to any legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia ("U.S.") who is a high school senior during the 2009-2010 school year and is planning to enroll in a U.S. Department of Education accredited college or career school for the Fall of 2010. Entrants must be at least 13 years of age. It is free to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Employees of SunTrust Banks Inc., their respective Member financial institutions and advertising and promotion agencies of SunTrust Banks, Inc., including ByteJam, circle S studio and their immediate families (spouse, and parents, children and siblings, regardless of where they live) and persons living in the households of each of these individuals, whether related or not, are ineligible. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

For more information please go to: SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes .

Junior Achievement - Hugh B. Sweeny Achievement Award

Deadline: February 1, 2010

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2009

The Hugh B. Sweeny Achievement Award recognizes graduating seniors who demonstrate extraordinary results in impacting a community through entrepreneurship and similar initiatives. The Achievement Foundation will provide a one-time award of $5,000 to be presented in the spring of 2008. The award is to be used for education expenses at any accredited post-secondary educational institution, including trade school and community college, for any field of study. It is not a "traditional scholarship" for those students attending a four-year college or university. Award checks will be mailed directly to the college, trade school, or university. Preference will be given to students starting their own businesses or attending trade school or community college to obtain skills to start a planned business. The program is independently managed by JA Worldwide. Awards are made without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.

Eligibility

Must be a high school senior who will graduate before June 30 of the current school year.
Must be qualified, upon graduation, to enroll at an accredited post-secondary educational institution, including trade school or community college.
Must have completed JA Company Program or JA Economics.
Must exemplify achievement, citizenship, creativity, leadership, motivation, and financial need. A candidate who can demonstrate his or her leadership in creating a community organization, project, or event, or solving a community problem in a unique and entrepreneurial way will be given strong preference.
Must provide three letters of recommendation supporting entrepreneurship, community involvement, and leadership skills.
Must write a one-page essay.
Must submit proof of family income (as shown on most recent form filed by parent or guardian).
Must mail the completed application and supporting documents to JA Worldwide postmarked on or before February 1, 2010, to:
Hugh B. Sweeny Achievement Award
JA Worldwide
One Education Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

For more information and to download the scholarship application, please go to: The Achievement Foundation, Inc. - Hugh B. Sweeny Scholarship.

Talbots Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: The deadline for applications is January 2, 2010 or until the first 5,000 eligible applications have been received, whichever is earlier.

In keeping with its long-standing tradition of helping women succeed, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to present the 2010 Talbots Scholarship Foundation and the inaugural Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award for perseverance and ingenuity, which is presented in memory of the founder of Talbots. This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life.

This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services®, a division of Scholarship America®. Scholarship Management Services is the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability or national origin.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants to the Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund must -

Be women currently residing in the United States or Canada;
Be women who earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2000;
Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-, three- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States or Canada;
Be attending the full 2010-11 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2011; and
Have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete an undergraduate* degree as of the beginning of the 2010 fall academic term.

*Talbots Charitable Foundation and Scholarship America employees or family members are not eligible to apply to this program. Only the first 5,000 eligible applications submitted will be processed.

For more information and to register on line for the scholarship, please go to: 2010 Talbots Scholarship Foundation

Vice Admiral E. P. Travers Scholarship and Loan Program

Deadline: March 1, 2010

WILL BE AVAILABLE MID-OCTOBER 2009

Named after the Society's eleventh President, the Vice Admiral E. P. Travers Scholarship and Loan Program provides scholarships and interest-free loans to the dependent children of active duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps personnel, as well as spouses of active duty Navy and Marine Corps service members.

The Travers scholarship provides students with grants ranging from $500 up to $2,500 for an academic year. The Travers loan offers interest-free loans from $500 up to $3,000 (for an academic year) to students' service member sponsors. One application form is used to apply for both the scholarship and the loan.

Enrollment for Academic Year August 2009 through May 2010 will open mid-October 2008. The revised instructions and application form will be available at: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Educational Programs.

Two Ten Scholarships

Deadline: February 15, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 2009

Two Ten offers 2-4 year awards to students affiliated with the footwear or allied industries. Scholarship awards are based on academic record, personal promise, character and financial need and are offered to full and part-time students. Awards of up to $3,000 are renewable for 4 years of undergraduate study. For exceptional candidates who meet the Two Ten scholarship criteria and exhibit extraordinary financial need, we offer a super scholarship worth up to $15,000 per year and renewable for four years of undergraduate study.

Eligibility Requirements:
As a scholarship applicant, you:

Must be affiliated with the footwear, leather or allied industries* under one of the following two scenarios:

Either Student must be employed in the above industries* at least 500 hours during the year prior to January 1. or
Student's parent (natural, step, or adopted), must be employed in these industries for a minimum of two years prior to applying (students must be considered dependent)

Must display financial need for college costs as calculated by the federal method of need analysis and the Two Ten Selection Committee (you can estimate your Expected Family Contribution at www.finaid.com).
Must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Must plan to enroll at an accredited college, university, nursing, or vocational/technical school earning a two or four year degree.

* Eligible Companies must do at least 50% of their business in footwear, or applicant must work in a specific footwear division.

Scholarship application is available on-line only and can be found at: The Two Ten Footwear Foundation

The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults National College Scholarship Program

Deadline: May 1, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE AFTER JANUARY 1, 2010

The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults National College Scholarship Program was established to support the financial needs of young adult's who's lives have been impacted by cancer and are seeking higher education. These competitive awards are offered through five different scholarship categories which are selected by the Scholarship Committee based on a set of pre-determined criteria. Applicants May apply for one category.

The Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship Award
The Marilyn Yetso Memorial Scholarship Award
The Barbara Palo Foster Memorial Scholarship Award
The Vera Yip Memorial Scholarship Award
The Maryland Community Cancer Scholarship Award (MD Residents Only)

The deadline for submission of scholarship applications is May 1, 2010. All applications postmarked after May 1 will be disqualified. Awards will be given in the amount of $2,500. Announcements will be made on June 1, 2010.

Scholarship are awarded based on applications that the Scholarship Committee determins best meet the following criteria:

Financial Need
Medical Hardship
Dedication to Community Service
Commitment to Educational and Professional Goals
Demonstration of how the applicant has used their cancer experience to impoact the lives of other young adults affected by cancer.

Currently, all scholarships are one-time and non-renewable awards. However, the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults is continually striving to make progress as we seek to support, educate, empower and connect young adults affected by cancer. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for young adults whose lives have been touched by cancer and aiding students in the pursuit of their dreams through education. Please continue to check our website regularly for new updates and resources.

In keeping with our founders' vision of serving the often unmet needs of young adults living with cancer, and after a careful review of the National College Scholarship Program's capacity and funding, the UCF will no longer offer scholarships to young adult childhood cancer survivors. The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults recognizes the unique challenges faced by young adult survivors of childhood cancer. At the same time, we are also aware that relatively few scholarships exist for young adults as compared to scholarships for childhood cancer survivors. Those persons who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 15, that have had no other diagnoses after the age of 15, should not apply for the Maryland Community Cancer Scholarship Award, Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship Award, or Vera Yip Memorial Scholarship Award.

For more information and to download a scholarship application, please go to: The Ulman Cancer Fund’s National College Scholarship Program and click on services.

Union Plus Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 31, 2010

Since 1992, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $1.8 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their secondary education. Over 11,000 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education. The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation.

Amount

The amount of the award ranges from $500 to $4,000. This is a one-time cash award sent to individual winners for undergraduate study beginning in the fall of the same year.

Eligibility

Members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children can apply for a Union Plus Scholarship. The individual must be accepted into an accredited college or university, community college, or recognized technical or trade school at the time the award is issued.

Evaluation criteria: The scholarship program is open to students attending or planning to attend a college or university, a community college, or a technical college or trade school. Applicants for scholarships are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor.

Scholarship applications are judged by a committee of impartial post secondary educators. Applications are first reviewed by a panel of independent career professionals. Semi-finalists are chosen based on a point scale, and their applications are then provided to judges for further review and selection of finalists and awards. Program judges include representatives from the American Association of Community Colleges, the United Negro College Fund, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

Applications may be obtained online after September at: Union Plus® Education Foundation

United Food and Commercial Workers Scholarship Program

Deadline: May 30, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE JANUARY 2010

Since 1992, Union Plus has awarded over $2 million in scholarships to union members and their families. That's why each year the UFCW awards several SCHOLARSHIPS of up to $8,000 each to UFCW members or their unmarried dependents.

This year the application will be available online from January 15 - May 30, 2010. For more information, and to find out if you're eligible, please visit: UFCW Scholarship Program

MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund

Deadline March 1, 2010

APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 2009

Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a private non-profit organization with the primary mission of providing financial assistance to Army Soldiers and their dependents in time of valid emergency need.

The MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund administered by AER was established in 1976 as a secondary mission to help Army families with the costs of post secondary undergraduate level education, vocational training, and preparation for acceptance by military service academies for their dependent children.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

Maintain a cumulative GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Be full time undergraduate students for the entire academic year at a school accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
Be dependents of a Soldier on federal active duty, a retiree, or a deceased active or retired Soldier.

Under the age of 23 for the entire academic year
Registered in DEERS.
Unmarried for the entire academic year.

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINE

Applicants must be enrolled, accepted, or pending acceptance as full time dependent students for the entire academic year in post-secondary school for undergraduate study. Full time attendance is required at the school accepting the scholarship funds. These schools must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
Scholarship applicants must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale for funds to be disbursed.
Awards are primarily based on financial need, as evidenced by income, family size and special financial obligations

SCHOLARSHIP FUND USES

The scholarship funds may be used to assist with tuition, fees, books, supplies, or school room and board either on or off campus. Funds used for room and board may be taxable. Unused funds will be returned to AER. Scholarship funds used for room and board may be taxable. Refer to IRS Publication 520. For more information and to get a copy of the application please go to: MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 31, 2010

At U.S. Bank, we know paying for college can be challenging, especially with the cost of college tuition increasing and student financial aid sources decreasing. That's why for the past thirteen years, we've offered our scholarship program to help students fund their education. This year, we continue the tradition through our Internet Scholarship Program, awarding up to forty $1,000 scholarships - 10 more than last year!

Our Internet Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors (graduating in the 2009-2010 school year) and college undergraduates. Winners will be selected at random. In order to be eligible for the U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program, a student must be:

A high school senior planning to enroll or a current college freshmen, sophomore or junior at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program;
Enrolled by September 2010;
A United States citizen or permanent resident alien.

For more informatio and to apply on line please go to: U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program.

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships

Deadline: February 15, 2010

APPLICATIONS WILL BE POSTED OCTOBER 2009

USA Funds® will award up to $3.2 million nationwide in new, renewable scholarships to students with economic need through USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships®. Applications will be accepted online beginning October 2009.

USA Funds is the nation's leading education-loan guarantor. A nonprofit organization, USA Funds works to enhance postsecondary-education preparedness, access and success by providing and supporting financial and other valued services.

Eligibility

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships are open to high-school seniors, currently enrolled college students or incoming college students who:

Plan to enroll or are enrolled in full- or half-time undergraduate or full-time graduate- or professional-degree coursework at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school. GED recipients also are eligible. Students must plan to enroll or be enrolled beginning with the fall-2010 term through Feb. 1, 2011.
If studying abroad, are attending or planning to attend a postsecondary institution that is eligible to participate in student-aid programs under Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act.
Have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less, as documented on a 2009 federal 1040 income-tax return on which the applicant is claimed as a federal tax exemption.
Are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. Students studying in the U.S. on an F1 visa are not eligible. Eligible noncitizens must be permanent U.S. resident aliens with a Green Card, or refugees with a Departure Record (Form I-94) from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service showing one of the following designations:
- Refugee.
- Asylum granted.
- Alien paroled into the United States for at least one year.
- Alien granted a stay of deportation due to fear of persecution on account of race, religion or political opinion.
- Conditional entrant (if I-94 was issued before April 1980).
Are not currently in default on a federal education loan.

Students attending postsecondary institutions, such as United States service academies, that do not charge tuition and room and board to the general student body are not eligible to receive awards under this scholarship program.

Applicants from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and all U.S. territories and commonwealths are eligible for USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships. Priority consideration for the awards will be given to applicants from Arizona, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada and Wyoming, states that USA Funds serves as the federally designated guarantor of federal student loans, and from Washington and Idaho, states that USA Funds' affiliate Northwest Education Loan Association® serves as the federally designated guarantor of student loans.

Scholarships awarded under this program to residents of Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington states are made possible with the support of Education Assistance Foundation.

Additionally, up to 50 percent of the scholarship awards will be targeted to applicants who are members of an ethnic-minority group or have a documented physical disability. Ethnic-minority groups are defined as follows:

Alaskan Native.
American Indian.
Asian.
Black/African-American.
Hispanic or Latino.
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals are considered to have a disability if they have a physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, have a record of such an impairment or are regarded as having such an impairment. Applicants who are physically disabled must submit a doctor's statement describing the disability, including the degree and limitation on their ability.

For complete eligibility information and to apply online October 2009, please visit USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships.

VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship

Deadlines:
Submit entry to local VFW Post: March 1, 2010
Posts submit local winner to VFW Department: April 1, 2010
Department nominees to VFW National: May 1, 2010

The VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship program provides a $5,000 award to an outstanding scout who is the recipient of a Boy Scout Eagle Award, a Venture Scouting Silver Award or a Sea Scout Quartermaster Award.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Venturing Crew, or a Sea Scout Ship;
Has received the Eagle Scout Award, Venture Silver Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award;
Has demonstrated practical citizenship in school, scouting and the community;
Has reached his/her 15th birthday and is enrolled in high school at the time of selection; and
Has submitted his/her completed entry by March 1, 2010, to a VFW Post in his/her community.

For more information and to download an application please go to: VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship.

HSF/Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Scholarship Program

Deadline: February 18, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

The Wal-Mart Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to four-year college and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Award amounts are $2,500 each.

Eligibility Requirements

Be of Hispanic heritage.
Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired).
Be a graduating high school senior with plans to enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year accredited U.S. institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2009-2010 academic year.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or 4.00 on a 5.00 scale).
Must currently reside in one of the following metropolitan locations: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Miami, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C.
# Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

For more information and to apply on line please go to: HSF/ Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. High School Scholarship.

VADM Robert L. Walters Scholarship Fund

Deadline: March 2, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE LATE FALL

VADM Robert L. Walters Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of the first president of the Association and to recognize worthy members of dependents of members of the Surface Navy Association and assist them in attaining their educational goals. The Surface Navy Association Scholar receives an academic scholarship awarded for demonstrated leadership, community service, academic achievement and a commitment to pursuing higher educational objectives.

SELECTION QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a child, stepchild, ward or spouse of a Surface Navy Association member. The member must be in their second or subsequent consecutive year of membership.
Member can be serving, retired or honorably discharged and must be a Surface Warfare Officer or Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist. Qualified members must serve for a minimum of 3 years on surface ships of the U.S. Navy or a Coast Guardsman, Officer or Enlisted, with a permanent Cutterman Pin. Surface ships include carriers, combatants, amphibious, service force, mine force, tenders, and U.S. Coast Guard cutters of all classes.
The 3 years need not be consecutive but must have been served on active duty.
There is no minimum service period for children or spouses of personnel who died on active duty while serving in a surface ship or cutter.
Surface Navy Association scholarships are for studies in an accredited undergraduate or postgraduate institution.

The Surface Navy Association will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, or religion in the consideration and awarding of scholarships. Awards will be made on the basis of the individual's application, using a "whole person" concept, considering the candidate's scholastic proficiency, non-scholastic activities, scholastic and non-scholastic awards, character and financial needs.
Note: applicants will be permitted to submit copies of their Federal Financial Aid Form but the absence of an aid form will not be detrimental to the candidate.

For more information and to download a scholarship application, please go to: The Surface Navy Association

AFCEA General John A. Wickham Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2010

Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to full time students currently enrolled in accredited degree-granting 4-year colleges or universities in the United States. Candidates must be at least second-year college students, enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors at the time of application.
Please Note: Distance Learning or OnLine Programs will not qualify.

Eligibility:
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and working toward a degree in the following or C4I-related fields of electrical, computer, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering; computer science; physics; mathematics; science or mathematics education; technology management; or management information systems. 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. A GPA of 3.5 on 4.0 scale or better is required.

For more information please go to: AFCEA General John A. Wickham Scholarship

Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st, 2010

Since 1993, Grandmothers for Peace International has awarded scholarships to students across the United States. Scholarships have also been awarded to three students in Africa, two students in Kyrgyzstan (formerly part of the U.S.S.R.), and students in Canada, Norway, and the Ukraine.

The stated goal was to provide four $250 scholarships per year. However, due to the wonderful generosity of members and friends, they have been able to award a total of 166 scholarships (including 13 for $500). This year they again plan to award at least one $500 scholarship. These are the requirements:

Be a high school senior or in your first year of college.
Complete the application form.
Write a brief autobiography of your activities relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament issues, or conflict resolution. Include some proof of these activities (e.g., copies of newspaper articles, verification by your references).
Include two letters of recommendation.
Describe how you will contribute to a peaceful and just society in the future.

There are no grade point or age requirements, and students from any country may apply.

For more information and to download a copy of the application, please go to: Grandmothers for Peace International

The Eli Wiesel Prize in Ethics

Deadline: January 9, 2010

ON-LINE APPLICATION AVAILABLE FALL 2009

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest is an annual competition that is designed to challenge college students to analyze the urgent ethical issues confronting them in today's complex world. Students are encouraged to write thought-provoking, personal essays.

Full-time undergraduate juniors and seniors at accredited colleges and universities in the US are welcome to enter the Essay Contest. All submissions to the essay contest are judged anonymously. A distinguished committee reviews the essays and a jury chooses the winners. Please note that no manuscripts will be returned and essays may not be submitted elsewhere until the awards have been announced.

Awards:
First Prize - $5,000
Second Prize - $2,500
Third Prize - $1,500
& Two Honorable Mentions - $500 each.

For more information, online application and suggested essay topics, please go to: The Eli Wiesel Prize in Ethics and click on "Prize in Ethics"

Fred C. Wikoff Jr. Scholarship Fund

Deadline: February 15, 2010

CHECK BACK IN JANUARY 2010 FOR UPDATES

The purpose of the Fred C. Wikoff Jr. Scholarship Fund is to provide undergraduate college and/or vocational scholarships to the children of employees of Wikoff Color Corporation and its subsidiaries.

Scholarships will range from $500 to $2,000 annually at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. 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, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is maintained and other requirements for satisfactory progress are met. The Committee reserves the right not to award scholarships if applicants are not considered qualified. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, sex, religion, age or national origin.

Wikoff Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

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.
Parents or legally appointed guardians of applicants must be full-time employees who have worked for Wikoff Color Corporation for at least two years prior to the application deadline. If the eligible parent or guardian is retired, deceased or permanently disabled, he or she must have worked for Wikoff Color Corporation for at least two years prior to retirement, death or disability.
Applicants enrolled in high school at the time of application must have a minimum cumulative grade point average 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants enrolled in college at the time of application must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Applicants should not be over the age of 25 as of the application deadline. Applications from students over the age of 25 will be considered on a case by case basis if the student is permanently disabled or has some other special circumstance that requires them to be financially dependent upon their parents.

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

A completed application form.
An official transcript(s) of high school and/or college coursework and grades for at least the last two years, including SAT/ACT scores if taken.
Three recommendation forms: two from teachers or other school personnel and one from an employer or other non-related adult.
A one-to-two page typed statement expressing why the applicant is applying for the scholarship, the applicant's qualifications and the applicant's educational and career goals.
A letter from an official of Wikoff Color Corporation where the applicant's parent or legally appointed guardian is employed. The letter should certify that the parent or guardian is an employee and state the employee's position and length of service.

For more information and to download scholarship materials, please go to: Fred C. Wikoff Jr. Scholarship Fund.

Wildlife Leadership Awards

Deadline: March 1, 2010

The mission of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat. Part of that mission includes education. We realize the importance of education to the future of wildlife: today's informed public will leave a legacy of habitat for tomorrow's wildlife. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's Wildlife Leadership Awards program was established in 1991 to "recognize, encourage and promote leadership among future wildlife management professionals." The awards are sponsored in part by John and Sue McMorrough in memory of their son Matthew.

The Elk Foundation's Wildlife Leadership Awards will be presented to up to 10 undergraduate wildlife students. Each award carries a $2,000 scholarship, an engraved wall plaque, and a one-year membership to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Qualifications:
By the completion of the spring semester/quarter, applicants must:

Be an undergraduate in a wildlife related natural resource program, in a four-year college/university in the United States or Canada;
Have junior or senior standing (completed a minimum of 56 semester hours or 108 quarter hours);
Have at least one semester or two quarters remaining in their degree program;
Be scheduled to be enrolled as a full-time student for the following fall semester/quarter.

Complete the Scholarship Application Form found at: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (only typed applications will be accepted), have your Department Head/Chairperson complete their designated section, enclose two letters of recommendation from faculty in your department, and mail, fax or e-mail to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Wildlife Leadership Awards as directed on the application.

Windstar Environmental Studies Scholarship Program

Deadline: June 1, 2010

The Windstar Foundation, co-founded by John Denver and Thomas Crum, has consistently sought ways, "To inspire individuals to make responsible choices and take direct personal actions to achieve a peaceful and environmentally sustainable future." With this mission in mind, the Windstar Foundation is awarding two $500 scholarships for qualified undergraduates entering their junior or senior year of college, as well as one $1,000 scholarship for graduate students entering their second year of graduate school.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

The applicant must be a U.S. student enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university Enviromental Studies or Environmental Engineering Program.
Undergraduates must be entering their junior or senior year of college.
Graduate students must be entering their second year of graduate school.
The applicant shall have a college GPA of 3.0 or better in his or her major field.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Complete the printable application form found at: The Windstar Foundation
Select an environmental issue that has been of concern to you and write a 500-word essay describing the personal action you have taken relative to this issue.
Mail your completed essay and application form along with a copy of your transcript of all college courses taken to date.

Applications must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2010 and mailed to: Windstar Foundation Environmental Studies Scholarship
c/o Gene Hall
CU Museum of Natural History
Campus Box 265
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 80309-0265

Youth Survivor College Scholarship

Deadline: February 28, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE LATE FALL 2009

The American Cancer Society's Youth Survivor College Scholarship is a scholarship opportunity exclusively for students with a history of cancer. Established in 2000, the award is designed to provide young cancer patients and survivors assistance in pursuing higher education from an accredited school.

In 2006, through the statewide fundraising efforts of Relay For Life, 111 $1,000.00 scholarships were awarded to Ohio students pursuing higher education.

As cancer survivors and role models, scholarship recipients may be invited to serve as American Cancer Society volunteers, to train as mentors for future scholarship recipients, and to represent the American Cancer Society on campus and in their communities.

Award
An American Cancer Society Youth Survivor College Scholarship provides $1,000.00 to recipients for the upcoming academic year. All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the American Cancer Society's volunteer scholarship committee based on scholastic performance, community service, and leadership. Priority will be given to first time applicants. Former recipients may apply, however, are not guaranteed funding.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Resident of Ohio,
U.S. citizen,
Diagnosed with cancer before age 21,
Under age 25 at the time of application, and
Plan to attend an accredited university or community college in the United States.

How Do I Apply?
Applications for the 2010-2011 Youth Survivor College Scholarship are available for download below or by calling our Ohio Call Center at 888-ACS-OHIO (888-227-6446) extenstion 8405 or 8409. Youth Survivor College Scholarship or you can send an e-mail to: OhioACS@cancer.org.

George A. Zeiss Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: February 28, 2010

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2009

This scholarship is restricted to children of dues-paying members of the FBI National Academy Associates who are graduates of the National Academy and are actively engaged in domestic or foreign law enforcement or children of FBI National Academy graduates who were killed or died while employed in law enforcement or who have retired from law enforcement due to job related disabilities. This scholarship is for those planning to attend school in pursuit of an undergraduate degree. Twenty-four $1000 scholarships are awarded annually, six scholarships to each of the four National Academy Regions.

All applications must be postmarked no later than February 28, 2010. For more information and to download an application please go to: The Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc.

Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2010

The National Press Club is pleased to announce that the late Richard G. Zimmerman, a member of long standing, has endowed a significant scholarship in aid of high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in journalism. Recipients will receive a non-renewal award of $5,000.

The Richard G. Zimmerman scholarship is open to all high school seniors, regardless of gender or race. Applicants must have a 3.0 grade average and plan to attend college this year.

Applicants MUST provide the following information in TRIPLICATE (3 copies of all requested information). All information must be included in ONE PACKAGE, INCLUDING RECOMMENDATIONS. Newspaper articles must be reduced to 8 ½ by 11-inch sheets. FAILURE TO INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION IN TRIPLICATE, INCLUDING MULTIMEDIA FORMATS, WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.

3 work samples. These may be print articles (reduced to 8 ½ by 11 size) or multimedia stories on tape, CD or DVD.
Three letters of recommendation from persons who are not members of your family.
Your high school transcript.
Completed, signed copy of the Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) that you submitted.
A letter of acceptance from the college/university of your choice or some documentation indicating where you have applied.

To obtain more information or to down load an NPC Scholarship Application Form please go to: Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship

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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Financial Aid

Scholarship List

Post-Graduate

Veteran Awards

Outside/Private Scholarships, N-Z

NAACP/Earl G. Graves Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2010

NAACP/Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2010

NAACP/The Lillian & Samuel Sutton Education Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2010

NAACP/Roy Wilkins Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2010

NAACP/Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students

Deadline: March 15, 2010

NACA East Coast Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders

Deadline: March 31, 2010

NAHJ Geraldo Rivera Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2010

NAHJ General Scholarships – Rubén Salazar Fund

Deadline: April 4, 2010

Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation

Deadline: June 1, 2010

The National LGBT Scholarship Fund

Deadline: February, 2010

The New Jersey Newspaper Foundation Scholarships and Internships

Deadline: November 15, 2009

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds

Deadline: February 28, 2010.

New York Women in Communications Inc. Foundation 2010 Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 30, 2009

Parke-Davis: Epilepsy Scholarship Program

Deadline: May 1, 2010

The 2009 Pepsi Hispanic Heritage Month Program

Deadline March 1, 2010

Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship for Minorities in Journalism

Deadline: March 1st

Phillips Foundation Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 15, 2010

The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 29, 2010 (5:00 p.m. PST)

S. Frank "Bud Raftery" Scholarship Fund

Deadline: December 11, 2009

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 16, 2010

Jackie Robinson Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 31, 2010

The Roothbert Fund Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2010

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship

Deadline: Varies with each District

The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund

Deadline: Open

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2010

Henry Salvatori Scholarship

Deadline: February 28, 2010

Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: May 15, 2010

Scholarships for Military Children

Deadline: February 21, 2010

SEIU Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 1, 2010

Sertoma International Scholarship for Hearing Impaired Students

Deadline: May 1, 2010

Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Education Fund Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2010

Shoe City-WB54/WB50 Scholarship

May 31, 2010

SMART Scholarship

Deadline: December 15, 2009

Society of Exploration Geophysicists Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 1, 2010

The Society of Women Engineers

Deadline: May 15, 2010

The SPE Foundation Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 15, 2010

Spina Bifida Association (SBA) Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 3, 2010

The John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund

Outside/Private
Scholarships, N-Z

New York Women in Communications Inc. Foundation
2010 Scholarship Program

Sertoma International Scholarship
for Hearing Impaired Students

Still Photographer Scholarship
National Press Photographers Assoc.

Deadlines:
Submit entry to local VFW Post: March 1, 2010
Posts submit local winner to VFW Department: April 1, 2010
Department nominees to VFW National: May 1, 2010