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Applications and additional information are available in the Office of Financial Aid, Law & Graduate Schools Building, Room 113E.
Updated as of 11/17/09
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Scholarships With Upcoming Deadlines
New Look Laser Tattoo Removal Scholarships – November 30, 2009
This merit-based scholarship is open to students pursing higher education with an emphasis in one of the following fields: nursing, medicine, natural or applied sciences, or engineering. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be enrolled or plan to be enrolled in an accredited college or university in Fall 2009 or Spring 2010. Visit www.newlookhouston.com/New_Look_Scholarship.html for all eligibility and application requirements. Award: $1,000 each; $2,000 per year
Soroptimist International Women’s Opportunity Award – Deadline December 15, 2009
This program provides financial support to women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families. The award can be used to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills and training. Eligibility: Be a woman with primary financial responsibility for supporting your family. Recipients must also be attending or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program, or an undergraduate degree program, have financial need, and motivated to achieve your educational and career goals. Applications are available at www.soroptimist.org or the front desk at Student Administrative Services. Contact: Send completed applications to Becky Collins, 514 Lake Ridge Drive, Shoreview, MN 55126 (612) 272-9626. Award: $1,500 with winners being eligible for regional and international awards up to $15,000.
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship – Deadline December 31, 2009
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is open to 9th-12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Students may study any major and attend any college in the U.S. Applicants must submit a short personal statement of 250 words or less to be eligible. To apply, visit http://www.gkscholarship.com Award: $1,000
Foreclosure.com Scholarship – December 31, 2009
The Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program encourages students to offer innovative ideas and solutions to “solve the foreclosure crisis” in the form of an essay. Essay submissions must be between 1,000 and 2,500 words and all accepted freshman and enrolled under-graduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. The best five plans will be sent to Congress and to President Barack Obama. To apply, visit http://www.foreclosure.com/education/scholarship/index.html Award: $1,000 and $5,000
Talbots Charitable Foundation, Inc – Deadline January 2, 2010
This scholarship fund was created for women looking to pursue a college education later in life. Recipient must be a woman residing in the US or Canada, have earned HS Diploma or GED on or before September 2000 and be enrolled in an undergraduate course of study receiving your degree no earlier than May 2011. Visit www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen for additional eligibility requirements and to obtain an application. Only the first 1,500 eligible applications received will be processed. Award: $1,000 or $30,000
Time Tracking Software Scholarship – January 5, 2010
Replicon, Inc. announces its Time Tracking Software Scholarship 2010. Open to any (currently enrolled) student over the age of 18 and attending a state/provincially accredited college or university in the United States of America or Canada, the Time Tracking Software Scholarship will award the applicant who best displays knowledge of how time tracking software can add value to organizations today. Visit www.replicon.com/scholarships/timetrackingsoftware.aspx for complete details. Award: $500
Phillips Scholars – Hamline deadline February 5, 2010
Scholarship is open to current sophomores (2009-2010 academic year) who are committed to community service, have a 2.75 GPA or higher, and wish to design and implement your own community service project. Students from 16 eligible private colleges and universities are invited to apply. Each campus will select a finalist, who will go on to compete for one of six Phillips Scholars awards. Visit www.mnprivatecolleges.org/scholarships/phillips/apply.php Award: $15,650 over 2 years.
American Physical Society Minority Scholarship – Deadline February 5, 2010
The goal of this APS scholarship is to increase the number of under-represented minorities obtaining degrees in physics. It provides funding and mentoring to minority physics students to enhance their education and help them prepare for success in various careers. Any African-American, Hispanic-American, or Native American US Citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply. Award: $2,000 new students; $3,000 renewal students
Chair Scholars Foundation – Deadline February 15, 2010
Recipients must be a high school senior or college freshman. Recipients must be physically challenged and may be “chair-confined”. Recipients must also have verifiable unmet need, have at least a B average and show some form of significant community service or social contribution in the past. Complete details and application information can be found at www.chairscholars.org/national.html. Award: up to $20,000
Lagrant Foundation Scholarship – February 26, 2010
This scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who meet minimum GPA requirements, belong to a qualifying ethnic group per the foundation’s eligibility requirements, and major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising. For additional information and an application, visit www.lagrantfoundation.org/site/?page_id=3 Award: Varies
James “Rhio” O’Connor Memorial Scholarship – February 26, 2010
This scholarship is open to undergraduate students at colleges and universities in the US. To be eligible, you must write an essay about what you would do if you faced the same challenges that James "Rhio" O'Connor faced. For example, what steps would you take if you were given a dire cancer prognosis? How would you conduct your research and make an informed decision when choosing a treatment? Would you look beyond chemo, radiation and surgery if they had little to offer? What resources would you use to make an informed decision? For more information, visit http://www.cancermonthly.com/scholarship.asp Award: Varies up to $5,000
Glenn Miller Birthplace Society Scholarship Competition – Deadline March 15, 2010
Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors or first year college students who intend to make music a central part of their future life. Visit www.glennmiller.org for complete details. Award: $1000 - $4500.
US Bank Internet Scholarship – March 31, 2010
Forty scholarships will be awarded through a random drawing process. Current high school seniors, as well undergraduate college students are eligible to apply. For complete details and to apply, go to www.usbank.com/studentloans Award: $1,000
Other Outside Scholarships
ACS Minority Scholars Program
ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards are based on academic standing, financial need, career objective, leadership skills, and involvement in school activities and community service. If you are an African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology, you may be eligible. For an application and complete details, go to www.acs.org/scholars. Award: $2,500 - $5,000; Deadline: March- Check website for updates
American Indian Science & Engineering Society Scholarship
Contact: PO Box 9828, Albuquerque, MN 87119, (505) 765-1052, Fax: (505) 765-5608 www.aises.org/ e-mail: info@aises.org
Eligibility: Must be ΒΌ Native or Alaska Native, must be member of high school senior or college undergraduate with interest in science, math or engineering, minimum 2.0 GPA, must be a member of AISES. Award: Various scholarships Deadline: July 15, June 15, April 15 (depending on specific scholarship).
American Library Association
Contact: Pat Jackson, ALA Scholarship Juries, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611, www.ala.org / (800) 545-2433
Eligibility: Students interested in pursuing a career in library and information science. Academic excellence, leadership qualities and evidence of a commitment to a career in librarianship. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Award: Contact for details Deadline: Contact for details
American Physical Society Minority Scholarship
The goal of this APS scholarship is to increase the number of under-represented minorities obtaining degrees in physics. It provides funding and mentoring to minority physics students to enhance their education and help them prepare for success in various careers. Any African-American, Hispanic-American, or Native American US Citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply.
Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) East LA Chapter
Contact: Patricia Bullock, 5123 South Bryon Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706, (562) 262-6513
Eligibility: Hispanic students in higher education. Award: Contact for details Deadline: Contact for details
Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship
Contact: Institute of International Education, 520 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 740, Houston, TX 77027-9407, (713) 621-6300 Ext. 25, email: gilman@iie.org website: http://www.iie.org/gilman
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen enrolled as an undergraduate receiving Federal financial aid. Must intend to participate in a credit-bearing study abroad program. Award: $4,000 average Deadline: Contact the Headquarters
Charnon, A. Patrick Scholarship
Contact: The Center for Education Solutions, Box 208, San Francisco, CA 94104-0208 http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html
Eligibility: Must be admitted or enrolled in an undergraduate program of study of an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Must value tolerance, compassion and respect for all other people in their community have demonstrate their commitments to these values by their actions must submit a 500 to 1,000 word essay explaining what you would like to do during your undergraduate program or what you would like to accomplish following the completion of your college studies. Award: $1,500 per academic year Deadline: Visit website for details. Only the first 500 applications will be accepted.
Chicana/Latina Foundation
Contact: Claudia Leon, Chicana/Latina Foundation; Attn: Scholarship Competition, 1419 Burlingame Ave. Suite N, Burlingame, CA 94010, (650) 373-1085, email: info@chicanalatina.org, website: www.chicanalatina.org
Eligibility: Must be Chicana/Latina heritage Deadline: Varies; contact for information. Award: $1,500
Education-Portal.com Undergraduate Academic Award
This award will be given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Liberal Arts, General Studies, or Humanities. For complete details and an application, visit http://education-portal.com/pages/Liberal_Arts_and_General_Studies_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html Deadline: April 1 each year. Award: $500
Garden Club of America
The Garden Club of America has several scholarships and fellowships available for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students for field work, research and/or laboratory studies in areas of botany, ecology, wetland conservation, environmental studies, etc. Applications and information available at www.gcamerica.org. Award: Varies
Gates Millennium Scholarship
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander American*, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. Continuing GMS Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence by providing thousands of outstanding students, who have significant financial need, the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Eligibility: Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they: are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, are a citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the United States, have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.00 scale (unweighted) at the time of nomination, will be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as full-time, degree seeking freshmen in the Fall of 2007, have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities, an d meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Have all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form) completed and submitted by the deadline. Go to www.gmsp.org for more details and required forms.
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
The United Methodist Scholarship Program is a church-wide educational service providing scholarships to help supplement the financial needs of today’s students. Funding for these scholarships is provided through Special Sundays Offerings, wills, annuities and other designated gifts. Students need to complete only one application each year. Applications are reviewed by members of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) and other affiliated representatives. Scholarship applications are accepted January 1 - May 15 each year. Awards are determined by July. Payment of scholarship awards are made after the Scholarship Office has received a verification of enrollment at a college or university for the Fall term. Visit www.gbhem.org for complete list of scholarships and deadlines. Award: Varies
General Electric LULAC Scholarship
Contact: Lorena Maymi, (202) 835-9646, Tel: (202) 833-6130;
Eligibility: Plan on studying business and/or engineering. Student must have college sophomore status and a 3.0 GPA. Student must also exhibit leadership involvement. Award: $5,000 Deadline: Contact for details
Hispanic College Fund
The Hispanic College Fund awards over 600 scholarships each year among the many scholarships available. The Fund scholarship program is open to students of Hispanic background majoring in business, finance, accounting, computer science, computer engineering, IT, hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, food & beverage, and many more! Scholarships awards are up to $10,000. To read more about each program's requirements, please go to: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org. Deadline: ongoing
Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference
Contact: HENAAC Inc., 3900 Whiteside Street, Los Angeles, CA 90063, (323) 262-0997, www.henaac.org
Eligibility: This scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in math, computer science, material science, or engineering with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA. There is one award for an undergraduate and one for a graduate student. Award: $5,000 Deadline: Varies
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. HSF offers different scholarship programs for Hispanic American students enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program at US accredited Title IV eligible institutions in the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Guam. More details about all the programs offered are available at www.hsf.net.
Indian Health Employees Scholarship Fund. Inc.
Contact: P.O. Box 15910, Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910, (800) 279-9777, Fax: (505) 827-7392, www.nmche.org.
Eligibility: Students of Indian descent who wish to pursue education after high school. Must have an interest in a health career and a C average. Award: Various scholarships Deadline: January 1, June 1, October 1
Institute for Humane Studies
Advancing a freer society by supporting students, recent graduates, and academics interested in the ideas of liberty. Visit www.theihs.org for a list of various scholarships, fellowships and internships. Award: Varies
Jackie Robinson Foundation, Inc.
Contact: Emma Roberson via writing only, Attn: Scholarship Program, JRF Headquarters, 3 West 35th St. 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001-2204, (212) 290-8600, Fax: (212) 290-8081, www.jackierobinson.org.
Eligibility: Minority senior high school students who have a high level of academic achievement, financial need, and leadership potential. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have been accepted to an accredited 4-year college or university. Students must have a minimum of a 900 SAT score and an ACT score of 23. Award: up to $6,000, renewable for 4 years Deadline: Contact for details
Lagrant Foundation Scholarship – February, annually
This scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who meet minimum GPA requirements, belong to a qualifying ethnic group per the foundation’s eligibility requirements, and major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising. For additional information and an application, visit www.lagrantfoundation.org/site/?page_id=3 Award: Varies
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
Junior Fellowships; awarded to students who are about to complete, or have recently completed, their undergraduate course of study and intend to pursue full-time graduate work. Senior Fellowships; awarded to experienced teachers who want to pursue graduate studies on a part-time basis through summer and evening classes. Applicants for a fellowship must be: a U.S. citizen or U.S. national; and a teacher, or planning to be a teacher of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level.
Latino College Dollars
This is an online directory of scholarships across the United States that provides for Latino students. The directory is searchable by key categories and organized such as sponsoring organization, grade level, minimum grade point average (GPA), citizenship requirements, deadline, and state/regional awards. It also contains directions for applying to scholarships in Spanish and English. The directory contains all organizations in the United States identified by Tomas Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI) that awards grants and scholarships specifically targeting Latino students. TRPI has also included the largest national organizations (in total dollars awarded) that grant scholarships for which Latino students may qualify. To download a directory for free, go to www.latinocollegedollars.org.
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
Contact: Carlos Zapata Scholarship Coordinator LNESC Scholarship Program, 777 N. Capital St., N.W., Suite 305, Washington, DC 20002, www.lulac.org/programs/scholar.html
Eligibility: Various scholarship opportunities for Hispanic students. Call or write for more information. Award: Contact for details Deadline: Contact for details
Lena Chang Internship
Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1187 Lena Chang Internships, Selection Committee PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 Fax: (805) 568-0466 www.wagingpeace.org, email: wagingpeace@napf.org
Eligibility: Awards offered to ethnic minorities currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work. Selection is based on the applicants’ college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and an essay (3 pages) on ways to achieve peace in the nuclear age and how they hope to contribute to this end. Award: $2,500 Deadline: Contact for details
MANA-A National Latina Organization, Mexican American Women's National Association
Contact: 1725 K St., NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC. 20006, (202) 833-0060, Fax: (202) 496-0588 www.hermana.org, email: MANAevents@aol.com;
Eligibility: Hispanic women admitted to or attending, a junior college, college, or university, or vocational institution. Award: Scholarship varies
MET Program
The MET program is for students or dependent children of people who work in agriculture or a slaughterhouse. Students must apply and be accepted prior to the beginning of the semester. The fundamental objective of MET's migrant and seasonal farm worker program is permanent unsubsidized employment in an occupation that pays a sustainable wage and allows the individual to advance in both earnings and responsibility as the client's tenure and skill set increase. For more information, please contact (507) 446-1471.
Mike Augustin Scholarship
The scholarships are for Communication or Education Majors. The student must be of junior or senior status (full-time). For further information contact Tom Cross at (651)696-6157.
Minnesota Achieve Scholarship
The Minnesota Achieve Scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible Minnesota students who complete a qualifying secondary school program and are attending a Minnesota institution at a minimum of 15 credits per term. For additional eligibility requirements visit www.getreadyforcollege.org/achieve. Award: $1200-$4000 Deadline: 30 days after term begins
Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program:
Must be American Indian and must file for financial aid to qualify. To learn more and apply online for the 2008-2009 MISP scholarship, go to: www.getreadyforcollege.org/indianscholarship. To apply, just click on the 'Apply Online Now' Link. For more information, please contact Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program at (800) 657-3927 or by email at cfindianeducation@state.mn.us.
Minnesota Jobs.com Scholarship Program
$1000 scholarship available from Minnesotajobs.com. For more information, please visit www.minnesotajobs.com/scholarships.
Minority Scholars
Contact: American Chemicals Society Minority Scholars, 1155 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (800) 227-5558, www.chemistry.org, e-mail: rwainwright@acs.org Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Pacific Islander who is a freshmen to senior student in a four or two year university. Applicants must be pursuing degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related chemical science fields such as material science, toxicology and environmental science. Award: $1,500 Deadline: November/Check website for updates
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Contact: Adolphus Toliver, Building 45, Suite 2AS-37, 45 Center Drive MSC 6200, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6200 (301) 496-7301, www.NIGMS.nih.gov
Eligibility: Fellowship. Minority undergraduate and graduate students who wish to pursue a career in biomedical science. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: Contact for details; renewable for up to 5 years Deadline: February 1, July 1 or October 1
National Newspaper Publishers Association Scholarship and Intern Program
Contact: Lizette Jenness, 3200 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010, (202) 588-8764, www.nnpa.org/news/default.asp
Eligibility: African American college students who are full-time juniors or seniors pursuing a career in journalism. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Award: Contact for details Deadline: Contact for details
National Scholars Honor Society Scholarships Benjamin Franklin Scholarship: $5000 Alexander Bell Scholarship: $4000 Abraham Lincoln Scholarship: $5000 Thomas Jefferson Scholarship: $5000 For more information, please visit www.CollegeHonors.org
National Science Foundation – Graduate Research Fellowship Program
The NSF recognizes and supports future leaders in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Each year, NSF awards over 1,000 fellowships to outstanding students in these fields. Visit www.nsf.gov/grfp for official information, and www.nsfgrfp.org for application assistance.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Contact: 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303, (202) 628-1776, www.dar.org/natsociety/default.html.
Eligibility: Undergraduate American Indian with financial need, 2.75 GPA. Award: Various scholarships Deadline: December 1, August 1
Navy Baccalaureate Degree Program
Provides qualified students who meet the Navy's physical requirements with up to $54,000 to truly focus on their education. The money is sent directly to the student to spend on tuition, room and board, books, even purchasing a computer or repairing a car. For more information log on to www.navy.com.
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Partnership in Ministry Grant Program. This grant program is an innovative opportunity for partnership between local churches, Northern Seminary, and seminary students. For more information the email address is admission@seminary.edu or call Charles Dresser at 630-620-2100.
The Point Foundation
The Point Foundation is the first and only nationwide LGBT scholarship organization that focuses exclusively on granting assistance to undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students of distinction. The Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity. The Point Foundation recognizes that individuals may be socially marginalized or even abandoned by family, friends, and society because of their sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity. These lives should not be further disadvantaged as they prepare for the future. Point Scholars are chosen for their demonstrated leadership, scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, involvement in the LGBT community and financial or emotional need. For more information, visit: www.thepointfoundation.com
Public Relations Society of America
Contact: 33 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003, (212) 460-1474, www.prss.org;
Eligibility: Minority undergraduate full-time juniors pursuing a degree in public relations or communications with a 3.0 GPA. Award: Contact for details Deadline: Contact for details
Public Safety Officer's Survivor Grant Program
To be eligible to receive a Public Safety Officer's survivor Grant, a student must meet certain criteria that is listed on the application form available in the Student Administrative Services office. For any additional information you may contact Minnesota Office of Higher Education at (651) 642-0567.
Ruben Salazar Scholarship Fund
Contact: Nancy Tita, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1000 National Press Building 529 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20045-2001, (202) 662-7145, www.nahj.org, email: nahj@nahj.org
Eligibility: Must be a current college sophomore fluent in Spanish, and planning to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. Award: $5,000 Deadline: Contact for details
SallieMae Fund
The Sallie Mae Fund sponsors several scholarship programs and supports hundreds of college scholarships. All programs are based on financial need, as The Fund seeks to bridge the dollar gap when no one else can. To be eligible for the Sallie Mae Fund scholarship programs, students must be accepted and enrolled as a full-time, undergraduate at a Title IV eligible, accredited, postsecondary, two or four-year college or university, vocational or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico, and meet program-specific eligibility requirements. Scholarship applications are now available for download from Sallie Mae's website at www.thesalliemaefund.org. Award: Varies
The Sallie Mae Fund has also announced two new resources to help students research scholarships available from dozens of organizations: -- a Sallie Mae Fund directory to help African-American students identify and apply for scholarships; -- a Sallie Mae Fund directory to help Hispanic students research scholarships for college.
SOF Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
This is a nonprofit foundation who is motivated to impact the lives of students and encourage them to continue their educational journey. Scholarship awards up to $1,000 are available for those who qualify and meet all requirements. Students may apply online at any time during the academic year. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need, must file FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) each year, have a minimum GPA of 2.7, and be enrolled in program leading to applicant’s desired degree, or be a high school senior planning to enter college. To apply, go to: www.soffoundation.com.
Spanish American Institute Scholarship
Contact: P.O. Box 50127, Long Beach CA 90815, (562) 438-5006, email: Sainstitute@cs.com
Eligibility: Open to full time undergraduate Latino students registered at any U.S college. All focuses may apply. Award: $100-$1,000 Deadline: Email for details
Student Loan Network – Monthly Scholarship Giveaway
For more than ten years, Student Loan Network has helped millions of students and their families access federal and private student loans, scholarships and consolidation funding. Here is your chance to win $10,000 for college by entering our scholarship drawing and becoming a member of Scholarship Points, our tool for awarding up to $10,000 in scholarships each month. Visit www.studentloannetwork.com/10k for more details.
TELACU Scholarship Fund
Contact: Michael Alvarado, 5400 East Olympic Blvd. Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655, www.telacu.com, email: telacu@telacu.com;
Eligibility: Student attending any postsecondary institution exhibiting outstanding leadership abilities. Available for students in engineering, education, law, or public administration. Award: $2,500 Deadline: Contact for details
Two Feathers Fund Scholarship
For more information please contact Anne Pierre at the St Paul Foundation (651) 224-5463.
United Jewish Fund and Council of St. Paul – May, annually
The UJFC offers three annual scholarship funds for undergraduate and graduate students seeking two-year, four-year, or graduate and professional degrees. All Minnesota residents are eligible, although the committee gives preference to St. Paul residents and students attending Minnesota colleges or universities. Awarding is also based on financial need, scholastic performance, Jewish identity and community involvement, and available funds. For complete details and application information, visit twincities.ujcfedweb.org/page.aspx?id=44808. Award: Varies
United Methodist Scholarship Programs
There are several scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate United Methodist students. Visit www.ghem.org and www.umhef.org to learn more about scholarship options and deadlines.
USBC SMART Scholarships / Honor Awards
More than $6 million in scholarship money is offered each season by bowling associations and councils, certified tournaments and proprietors throughout the United States. Visit www.bowl.com/scholarships for a list of numerous opportunities for both high school and college students. Award: Varies Deadline: varies
VA Mortgage Center.com Scholarship
Offered in conjunction with the Military Education Scholarship Program, this scholarship is awarded in May and November of each year. To be eligible you must be a current or prospective ROTC program student, active duty military personnel with plans to attend college, honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Military, or the son or daughter of a veteran or active duty military. Visit www.vamortgagecenter.com/scholarships.html for additional details. Award: $1,500
Zonta International Scholarships
Zonta International addresses challenges to women’s equality in science, business, public affairs and government by providing critical financial support through programs funded by the Zonta International Foundation. Visit www.zonta.org for information on all scholarships offered by this organization. Award: Varies
Scholarships for Law Students only
Scholarships for Current High School Students only
New Look Laser Tattoo Removal Scholarships - Deadline November 30, 2009
This merit-based scholarship is open to students pursing higher education with an emphasis in one of the following fields: nursing, medicine, natural or applied sciences, or engineering. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be enrolled or plan to be enrolled in an accredited college or university in Fall 2009 or Spring 2010. Visit www.newlookhouston.com/New_Look_Scholarship.html for all eligibility and application requirements. Award: $1,000 each; $2,000 per year
Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship Award – Deadline December 31, 2009
This scholarship is awarded to two graduating high school seniors with documented learning disabilities and are pursuing undergraduate degrees. Complete details and application available at www.ncld.org. Award: $10,000
Chair Scholars Foundation – Deadline February 15, 2010
Recipients must be a high school senior or college freshman. Recipients must be physically challenged and may be “chair-confined”. Recipients must also have verifiable unmet need, have at least a B average and show some form of significant community service or social contribution in the past. Complete details and application information can be found at www.chairscholars.org/national.html. Award: up to $20,000
Glenn Miller Birthplace Society Scholarship Competition – Deadline March 15, 2010
Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors or first year college students who intend to make music a central part of their future life. Visit www.glennmiller.org for complete details. Award: $1000 - $4500.
US Bank Internet Scholarship – March 31, 2010
Forty scholarships will be awarded through a random drawing process. Current high school seniors, as well undergraduate college students are eligible to apply. For complete details and to apply, go to www.usbank.com/studentloans Award: $1,000
American Physical Society Minority Scholarship – February, annually
The goal of this APS scholarship is to increase the number of under-represented minorities obtaining degrees in physics. It provides funding and mentoring to minority physics students to enhance their education and help them prepare for success in various careers. Any African-American, Hispanic-American, or Native American US Citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply. Award: $2,000 new students
Horatio Alger Minnesota Scholarship – October, annually
The program provides financial assistance to students in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington in the State of Minnesota who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. Visit www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_minnesota.cfm for complete eligibility requirements. Award: $4,000
Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs – October, annually
This program has specific scholarship programs for many different states around the US. Eligibility requirements include being a full-time high school senior, a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution, financial need, co-curricular and community involvement, etc. Visit www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/sp.cfm to find the scholarship details in your state. Award: Varies by state
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc. - October 31, annually
This scholarship is open to high school seniors demonstrating leadership and academic achievement. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident planning to attend an accredited university, and have a minimum G.P.A of 3.0 after their junior year of high school. Applications and additional information are available at www.coca-colascholars.org. Award: Varies
USBC SMART Scholarships / Honor Awards
More than $6 million in scholarship money is offered each season by bowling associations and councils, certified tournaments and proprietors throughout the United States. Visit www.bowl.com/scholarships for a list of numerous opportunities for both high school and college students. Award: Varies Deadline: varies
PFLAG-HATCH Youth Scholarship Program
Contact: (202) 467-8180, www.pflag.org;
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to a graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender student. Award: Varies Deadline: varies
Additional Resources
www.college-scholarships.com/100college.htm csgs.brokescholar.com www.fastaid.com www.fastweb.org www.finaid.org nextstudentloans.com/sse1 www.scholarshipexperts.com www.scholarships.com
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