Financial Aid - Outside Scholarship Opportunities : Scholarship Postings

March 27, 2012

Cable TV Scholarship

qualifications
The CableTV.com Psychological Impact of TV Scholarship is open to current or prospective college students who are enrolled or are planning on enrolling in a college or university program. The scholarship can be applied to any accredited U.S. university. Essays will be no longer than 1000 words in length and will be judged by professional writers.

Deadline
June 30

Submit
http://www.mortgagerefinancerates.org/engineering-scholarship.php
Answer one of these two essay questions in 1000 words or less:
Essay #1:

Does television viewing help children learn and develop effective interpersonal skills, or does it hamper their ability to create meaningful relationships as they grow up? Why or why not?

Essay #2:

Cultivation Hypothesis suggests that society believes information gleaned through media is generally factual. Do you believe this to be true, and what are the implications of widespread television viewing on society as a whole?

Contact

scholarship@cabletv.com
more information at http://www.cabletv.com/scholarship

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January 31, 2012

MortgageRefinanceRates.org Engineering and Construction Scholarship Application

Qualifications
Applicant shall be at least 17 years of age or older and be accepted to or attending a full-time engineering, construction, or architecture program at an accredited institution of learning.
Applicant must be attending the program within an accredited institution within the United States.
Applicant must be either a citizen of the United States or a foreign student with a valid United States Student Visa.
Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, based on the previous year's academic performance.

Deadline
July 15

Submit
All application inquiries and submissions may be made via email at scholarship@MortgageRefinanceRates.org

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December 05, 2011

Hazing Awareness Scholarship

Qualifications
All students that are enrolled in any accredited college or university that has a Greek Social Setting may
apply. You must be in good standing at your school with a minimum 2.0 GPA or C Average.

Deadlines: Deadlines the 6th of every month. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE VALID FOR THE UPCOMING DEADLINE DATE ONLY! YOU MAY APPLY ONCE PER LONG SEMESTER ONLY!

Submit
request an application or apply online at
www.collegegreekbooks.com/cashaward.html

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November 10, 2011

Your Local Security College Blogging Scholarship

Qualifications
Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States and may not be an
associate (employee) of any division of YourLocalSecurity.com.
Academic Requirements
Incoming freshman:
Applicant must have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale, have
taken either the ACT or SAT test and must be a high school or home school senior graduating who will enroll for fall as a freshman
at a two-year or four-year college or university.
Current Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors:
Applicant must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale, and be
enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university

Deadline
December 31

Submit
go to http://yourlocalsecurity.com/scholarship to submit your blog entry

Contact
Contact Us online (http://yourlocalsecurity.com/scholarship)
YourLocalSecurity.com Scholarship Programs
Mailing Address:
YourLocalSecurity.com
5202 W. Douglas Corrigan Way, Ste. 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

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November 07, 2011

College Club West Scholarship for Women

Qualifications
1. Applicant must be 25 years of age or older.
2. Applicant must be enrolled in an educational program leading to a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree. Associate degree candidates are not eligible unless they are currently accepted into a bachelor's degree program.
3. Applicant must live in the Greater Cleveland area.

Deadline
March 17

Submit
The completed application, both online portion and mailed financial information, all official grade transcripts, your 2011 income tax return and two letters of recommendations at http://sites.google.com/site/ccwscholarship/home

Contact
Kaethe Buchholz
421 Parkside Drive
Bay Village, OH 44140
ccwscholarship@gmail.com

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November 03, 2011

Force and Motion Academic Scholarship

Qualifications
Graduate students in fields related to multi-axis force measurement and testing

Deadline
Application cycle begins: Oct 17
Application deadline: Before Feb 1
Funds distributed by: June 1

Submit
complete an online application at ForceAndMotion.org
Application Requirements

A completed application form
An uploaded CV that includes:
Relevant coursework
List of publications
Current GPA
Results of any standardized tests (GRE)
A 500-word abstract of a research proposal or research summary involving multi-axis force measurement and/or testing machines
Specific aims and hypothesis to be examined
Succinct overview of methods to be employed
A brief explanation of why multi-axis force measurement and/or testing machines were essential to the study (as compared to single axis)
Reference list
An online recommendation by your academic advisor (this request will be generated and processed through your personal application page).

Contact
Force and Motion Foundation

176 Waltham Street Watertown, MA 02472

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November 02, 2011

Society of Women Engineers

Qualifications
• The Society of Women Engineers Scholarship is only open to women.
• The applicant is enrolled or has graduated in a baccalaureate ABET-accredited engineering or computer science degree program, or the applicant is accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate computer science program at an ABET-approved school. Please go to www.abet.org for more information.
• The applicant is in a position to accept the scholarship in the school year for which it is being awarded.
• The minimum GPA is 3.0/4.0 for upperclass applicants.
• The applicant is not the current recipient of a renewable SWE Scholarship (i.e. is not already designated to receive a SWE scholarship payment in the coming academic year.)
• The applicant must be a full time student, except for reentry applicants.
• The applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US for some scholarships. The applicant is not receiving full funding for education from another organization (e.g. members of the Armed Services attending US Military Academies, students receiving full reimbursement from an employer).

Deadline
The application for sophomores through graduate students is typically available December 1st through February 15th. For freshmen: March 1st through May 15th.

Submit
Application at https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp

Contact
email scholarships@swe.org.
call 312.596.5223

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The Twitter 140 Scholarship

Qualifications
Currently attending full-time in post-secondary education; and
If you win, you must be willing to allow us to list your name, your picture, and your twitter username, and your winning Tweet on this page.

Deadline
The application period is open from October 14th through October 29th. On October 30th we will select the 3 winners and announce them on Twitter.

Submit
In 140 characters or less, write a Tweet highlighting how we can use Twitter to improve the world.For more information go to http://www.collegescholarships.org/our-scholarships/140.htm

Contact

collegescholarships.org

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College Scholarships Foundation Women's Scholarship

Qualifications
Candidates for our women's scholarship must meet the following criteria

U.S. citizen;
3.0 GPA;
Currently attending full time study in post-secondary education (undergraduate or graduate); and
Female

Deadline
The deadline for receiving applications is December 24th. The winner will be notified on December 31st.

Submit
Apply at http://www.collegescholarships.org/our-scholarships/women.htm
There is a 300 word limit to our essay questions. Generally though, short and interesting is preferred over verbose. Use any of these questions as the basis for your scholarship essay:

How have your education plans affected your plans of starting a family?
What trends do you foresee occuring for women in the workforce?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Contact
collegescholarships.org

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College Scholarships Foundation Minority Student Scholarship

Qualifications
Candidates for our minority student scholarship must meet the following criteria

U.S. citizen;
3.0 GPA;
Currently attending full-time in post-secondary education (undergraduate or graduate); and

For this scholarship, we define 'minority' as someone of one of the following ethnicities:

Black
Hispanic
Native American
Pacific Islander

Deadline
The deadline for receiving applications is December 24th. The winner will be notified on December 31st.

Submit
Submit application at http://www.collegescholarships.org/our-scholarships/minority.htm
There is a 300 word limit to our essay questions. Generally though, short and interesting is preferred over verbose. Use any of these questions as the basis for your scholarship essay:

How has being a minority affected your pre-college education?
How has being a minority positively affected your character?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Contact
Collegescholarships.org

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The Blogging Scholarship

Qualifications
Your blog must contain unique and interesting information about you and/or things you are passionate about. No spam bloggers please!!!
U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
Currently attending full-time in post-secondary education in the United States; and
If you win, you must be willing to allow us to list your name and blog on this page. We want to be able to say we knew you before you became a well educated, rich, and famous blogging legend.

Deadline
On November 1 we will begin accepting applications.
The 2011 submission application date is November 14.
Voting begins on November 15.
Voting closes at noon pacific on November 23rd, when the winner will be announced on our blog.

Submit
Submit application at http://www.collegescholarships.org/our-scholarships/blogging.htm
There is a 1,000 word limit for this essay. Like great blog posts, short & interesting is preferred over verbose. Use any of these questions as the basis for your scholarship essay:

If you nominated a friend, what makes them and their blog so special?
What is the most interesting or inspiring blog post you have ever read? Why did you find it inspiring?
How have you used blogging to help yourself or others?
What is the most powerful social change you have seen come out of blogging?
Why did you start blogging? What does blogging mean to you? Why is blogging important to you?

Contact
http://www.collegescholarships.org

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October 31, 2011

Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship

Qualifications
1. Fellowships are available to students who are currently enrolled in and pursuing a graduate degree at a designated institution of higher learning located in the United States of America. Undergraduate students are no longer qualified candidates.
2. The program of study being pursued by the candidate may include any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training). The selection committee has a strong preference for supporting scholarly endeavors.
3. The candidate must have received a baccalaureate degree at the time the fellowship would commence and have an outstanding undergraduate record.
4. The candidate must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
5. The candidate must be a citizen of the United States of America.
6. The candidate may be of any national descent or background.

Deadline
Fellowships are awarded annually. Each Fellow MUST APPLY FOR A RENEWAL of his or her fellowship by March 30 of the following year in accordance with the terms in effect at the time the fellowship is awarded. Fellowships will be limited to a maximum of three years.

Submit
Students must submit Applications and supporting documents through the School. Decision notifications will be sent to the school and we ask that you forward the information to your candidates.

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May 27, 2011

Western Reserve Junior Service League Adult Scholarship

Qualifications
Applicant must be a female, U. S. citizen, 25 years of age or over by September 1, be a resident of Lake, Geauga, or Ashtabula County, be enrolled at least part-time (6 credit hours) for the next term in an accredited two or four year college or university and working toward an associate or first bachelor's degree. If currently in school your GPA must be at least 3.0. Applicant must have had an interruption in her education following high school.

Deadline
June 1st

Submit
Application and requirements can be found at: http://www.leaf-ohio.org/images/WESTERN%20RESERVE%20JUNIOR%20SERVICE%20LEAGUE%20ADULT%20SCHOLARSHIP%202011.pdf

Contact Info
Sue Goley
LEAF
8221 Auburn Road
Concord, OH 44077

Phone: (440) 358-8045, ext 8056
Fax: (440) 358-8022
Email: sgoley@leaf-ohio.org
Website: www.leaf-ohio.org

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March 01, 2011

MoroccoTours.org Business Scholarship

Qualifications
This scholarship is open to students pursuing business degrees in the following fields

* Business Administration
* Information System Management
* Marketing
* Finance
* Accounting
* Human Resource Management
* Entrepreneurship

Selection is based on academic history, extracurricular activities and employment history. Eligible students must be full-time students during the academic year the scholarship is received. Financial need is not considered.

Deadline
January 1

Submit
* Download the application here: http://www.moroccotours.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/MoroccoTours.pdf
* Complete all the required information (You can do it on a separate document)
* Convert the document to pdf
* Click File -> name your file Lastname-Firstname-scholarship.pdf ie for Warren Buffett, Buffett-Warren-scholarship.pdf
* Submit the scholarship via email to scholarship@moroccotours.org

Contact Info
Morocco Tours
p. 1-800-615-5497
e. contact@moroccotours.org

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February 16, 2011

ECCHO Scholarship

Qualifications
ECHHO annually awards six (6) scholarships to deserving students who are currently attending or planning on enrolling at one of our ECHHO member institutions. Named for ECHHO's founder, Dr. Rolando Andrade, the scholarships are awarded based on students' applications and merit.

Deadline
April 1st.

Submit
In order to be considered for one of the Dr. Andrade ECHHO scholarships, students must fill out the scholarship application found on the ECCHO website listed below, and send in the required information.

Contact Info
http://www.echho.org/scholarships.html

Dr. Andrade ECHHO Scholarship Committee
Jamie Vega
Cleveland State University
Undergraduate Admissions
2121 Euclid Ave RW204
Cleveland, OH 44115

For questions about the Dr. Andrade ECHHO Scholarships, please contact our Vice President at: vicepresident@echho.org

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February 11, 2011

Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship

Qualifications
1. Be under 25 years of age
2. High school senior or college freshman
3. Resident of US or Canada

Deadline
5:00pm April 30

Submit
Answer both of the following essay questions:
In under 1000 words:
1. Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?
In under 500 words
2. Describe your career plans, goals, and personal ambitions

Contact
Stayfit
6393 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
stayfit@fitnessexcercises.tv
412-943-7113

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SPIE Scholarship

Qualifications
SPIE scholarships are open to full- and part-time students studying anywhere in the world. All scholarship applications are judged on their own merit based on the experience and education level of the individual student. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. High school (pre-university/secondary school) and 1st/2nd year college undergraduate, post-secondary students will be judged relative to other applicants with similar educational backgrounds.

To be eligible to apply, students must:

1. Be enrolled in an optics, photonics, imaging, or optoelectronics program or related discipline (e.g., physics, electrical engineering) at an accredited school for the full year

2. Be in high school or secondary school, undergraduate or post-secondary school, undergraduate, or graduate school

Deadline
February 15 (by Midnight -- 12 am, Pacific Standard Time). Site will close at Midnight.

Submit
Apply on line at https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/458-spie-scholarship-in-optical-science-and-engineering-application-form

Contact
scholarships@spie.org

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Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship

Qualifications
The Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a deserving junior or senior enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States who is pursuing a major in either political science, history, government, or economics.

Deadline
February 15

Submit
All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Your state scholarship chairman will assist in locating the chapter nearest you. Please send a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope to obtain the name and address of your state scholarship chairman and an application.

Address your request to:

Committee Services Office
Attn: Scholarships
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303

Contact
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
(202) 628-1776

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Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship

Qualifications
The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school students who will pursue an undergraduate degree with a concentrated study of a minimum of 24 credit hours in American History and American Government. This award is intended to promote the study of our counrty's history among our finest students. U.S. Citizens residing abroad may apply through a Units Overseas Chapter.

Dealine
February 15

Address your request to:

Committee Services Office
Attn: Scholarships
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303

Contact
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
(202) 628-1776

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Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship

Qualifications
Awarded to students with demonstrated financial need who are enrolled in an accredited school of nursing

Deadline
February 15

Submit
All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter.Your state scholarship chairman will assist in locating the chapter nearest you. Please send a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope to obtain the name and address of your state scholarship chairman and an application to:

Address your request to:

Committee Services Office
Attn: Scholarships
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303

Contact
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
(202) 628-1776

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Dial My Dentist

Qualifications

A) Must be between the ages of 16-21 on May 6, 2011

B) Must be attending a College or University in the Fall of 2011

C) Must be a resident of the United States or Canada

D) Must complete the application form, including the essay prior to the deadline

Deadline
11:59 EST on May 6

Submit
Application on line at http://www.dentalmarketingplans.com/scholarships.php

Contact
http://www.dentalmarketingplans.com/contact.php

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January 11, 2011

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

Qualifications

12th Graders, College Undergraduates, and Graduate Students
Submit an essay no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length, and double-spaced.
Select ONE of the following three topics:

What do you think is meant, in Part III of Atlas Shrugged, by the phrase “utopia of greed”?
2.

Why does Francisco D’Anconia, heir to the greatest fortune in the world and a productive genius with boundless ambition,change his course and pose as, of all things, a playboy?
3.

What does the story of Atlas Shrugged have to say about the relative powers of good and evil and the conditions under which one is victorious over the other?.

Deadline

September 17

Submit

Mail essay to:
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
The Ayn Rand Institute
P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619-7044
or submit online at http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/AtlasShrugged.aspx?theme=blue

Contact info

Comments or questions about the essay contests are welcome. Please write to info@aynrandnovels.com.

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Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest

Qualifications

This contest is open to all students age 19 and under who meet the following criteria: 1) are currently enrolled as a high school student in grades 9-12 (including home schooled students), or who are high school seniors,or who are enrolled in a high school equivalency program; and (2) are residents of the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, or are U.S. citizens living abroad.

Deadline

Entries must be received by 6:00 p.m. (EST) on April 15

Submit
Essay must be submitted on website http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2011/index.asp

Contact info

For more information on past essays, visit our Web site at www.holocaust.hklaw.com or e-mail all questions (not essays) to holocaust@hklaw.com

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Collegiate Inventors Competition

Qualifications
Students must be enrolled (or have been enrolled) full-time in any U.S. or Canadian college or university at least part of the 12-month period prior to the date the entry is submitted. In the case of a team (maximum of four students), at least one member of the team must meet the full-time eligibility criteria. The other team members must have been enrolled on a part-time basis (at a minimum) sometime during the 24-month period prior to the date the entry is submitted.

Deadline

Check website http://www.invent.org/collegiate/overview.html for deadline information

Submit
The application must include:

* Student Information
* Student Essay, including supplementary material
* Literature/Patent Research
* Advisor Information
* Advisor Letter
* Statement of Student Enrollment Status
* Student/Advisor Release Form
Hard copies must be mailed to the Collegiate Inventors Competition. E-mails or faxes will not be accepted.
Mail to:
Invent Now Collegiate Inventors Competition
3701 Highland Park NW
North Canton, OH 44720-4535

Contact Info
Send an email to collegiate@invent.org or call 800.968.4332, option 5.

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November 24, 2010

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage: Stop the Hate Essay Contest

Qualifications
-The contest is open to all students in grades 6-12 in the Ohio counties of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit

-Students may attend a public, private, religious, charter school, home-school or on-line classroom

-One entry per student; no group projects

-Students who have entered in previous years, including past student winners (with the exception of scholarship winners), may enter again, but cannot re-submit any essay previously submitted

-Immediate family members of the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, The Malrite Company and The Maltz Family Foundation staff and Board of Directors are ineligible to enter

Deadline
December 1, for students in grades 6-10
January 5, for students in grade 11-12

Submit
To enter electronically: http://stopthehate.maltzmuseum.org/
Electronic entry is preferred.

To enter by mail/delivery:
Electronic entry is preferred.
If students have limited access to the Internet, entries may be hand-delivered or mailed.
See complete contest rules at website above for mail-in entry form.

Contact Info
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage - Stop the Hate
2929 Richmond Road
Beachwood, Ohio 44122

http://stopthehate.maltzmuseum.org/

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October 06, 2010

Glamour Magazine Top 10 College Women Competition

Qualifications
Any woman who is currently a full-time junior at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada is eligible to enter.

Deadline
December 1st

Submit
■ A completed application form.
■ An official college transcript (may be mailed separately).
■ A black-and-white or color photograph (for identification purposes only); please attach this to your e-mail with the completed entry form,
or include it with your mailed entry.
■ At least two letters of recommendation; please use the forms provided (may be submitted separately).
■ CDs, videos or samples of your work may be mailed separately from your entry form. You may also enclose any relevant newspaper clippings or describe local recognition received in newspapers, on radio or television, etc. Label photo(s) and enclosures with your name and school.
Note: All materials will become the property of Condé Nast and will not be returned.

Students can read about former winners, and download an application on the Glamour website here:
http://www.glamour.com/sex-love-life/2010/09/meet-the-top-10-college-women-of-2010-amazing-women-you-havent-heard-of-yet

Contact Info
Email: TTWC@glamour.com
Website: www.glamour.com

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September 15, 2010

Humane Studies Fellowship

Qualifications
To be eligible for the fellowship, you must be an undergraduate in your junior or senior year or a graduate student pursuing a degree in any subject at any university full-time during the 2010-2011 academic year. Citizens of all countries are eligible to apply.

Deadline
December 31

Submit
For information on how to apply, visit http://www.theihs.org/node/447

Contact info:
Email: HSF@theihs.org
Website: http://www.theihs.org/

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July 07, 2010

Asian Women in Business Scholarship

Qualifications
Candidates for the scholarship must be female of Asian (includes those who can trace their ancestry from Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam) or Pacific Islander ancestry.

Candidates must also fulfill the following criteria to be considered:
* Have at least one or more of the following:
a) demonstrated a leadership role in a community or non-profit endeavor, or b) a record of entrepreneurial achievement
* Enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. at the time of application and award
* Carry a minimum of 3.0 (out of 4.0) GPA at the time of application
* Provide most recent college transcript; semi-finalists will be required to provide their official college transcript
* Provide at least one professional recommendation
* Fully complete the AWIB Scholarship Application
* Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Deadline
August 1

Submit
You can review our scholarship information and application form at http://www.awib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=811&parentID=472&nodeID=1

All application materials must be postmarked by August 1.
Semifinalists will be notified in September and winners will be notified in November.

Contact Info
Asian Women in Business
42 Broadway, Suite 1748
New York, NY 10004
T: (212) 868-1368 | F: (212) 868-1373

info@awib.org
http://www.awib.org/

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May 24, 2010

The Ohio Environmental & Engineering Scholarship Program

Qualifications
Students must be in the final year of the program by the autumn term. Awardees will be selected by an Academy appointed panel using a blind review process. Scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, books, personal protection equipment, tools, instruments and field equipment but not housing.

Deadline
June 1

Submit
An application and a list of all supporting documents needed can be found at http://www.ohiosci.org/ScholarshipApplication.pdf

Contact Info
Phone: (614) 488-2228
Email: oas@iwaynet.net

Environmental Science Scholarships
The Ohio Academy of Science
PO Box 12519
Columbus OH 43212-0519

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May 12, 2010

Ohio Dental Association Foundation Scholarships

The ODA Foundation helps to attract the highest caliber of candidates to dentistry and help expand the pool of qualified dental auxiliaries for dental practices within Ohio. Eligibility includes academic merit and financial need. Students pursuing a career in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

* Dentist
* Dental Hygienist
* Dental Assistant
* Expanded Function Dental Assistant

There are different requirements and applications for each of the above areas. Please visit the Ohio Dental Association website at http://oda.org/abouttheoda/scholar.cfm# to learn more about the qualifications, deadlines, etc.

Contact Info
Email: dentist@oda.org
Phone: 614-486-2700

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Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship

Qualifications
Who is eligible?
Children of an active duty member of the Armed Forces who has died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001, are eligible for this benefit. A child may be married or over 23 and still be eligible.

Eligible children:
• are entitled to 36 months of benefits at the 100% level
• have 15 years to use the benefit beginning on his/her 18th birthday
• may use the benefit until his or her 33rd birthday
• cannot use benefit before age 18, even if he or she has completed high school
• are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program

Rules for eligible children serving, or who have served, in the Armed Forces:
• If the child is eligible under the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty, Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve, and/or the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP), then he or she must relinquish eligibility under one of those programs to receive benefits under Post-9/11 GI Bill
• A child’s character of discharge from his or her own service does not impact eligibility resulting from the line of duty death of a parent
• A child on active duty will receive benefits at the active duty benefit rate (eligible for unlimited tuition and fees but not eligible for monthly housing allowance or books and supplies stipend)
• A child who meets the service requirements to transfer entitlement under Post-9/11 GI Bill may be eligible to transfer up to 36 months of entitlement to his or her dependents.

Submit
VA begins accepting applications for the Fry scholarship on May 1, 2010.

Contact Info
For more information or assistance applying, call toll-free 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551), or visit the VA GI Bill Website at www.gibill.va.gov.

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April 09, 2010

Exploritas K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant

Qualifications
Applicants must be:
•A graduate student already conducting their doctoral research.
•A doctoral candidate in any field where their research will have a significant impact on the field of later-life learning (education, psychology, gerontology, social work or a related discipline).

Deadline
April 30th

Submit
To be considered for the Exploritas K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant, applicants must submit the following materials:

The online application Form can be found at http://www.exploritas.org/forms/cross_award.asp

To be submitted by applicant via the online application form:
•Personal Information
•Essay (2,500 characters)
•Two Recommendations’ contact Information (one from your dissertation advisor and an additional faculty member). We will be sending the link to the online recommendation form to your submitted
references.

To be sent by applicant via email after submitting online application:
•Curriculum Vitae
•Grant Abstract: two- to three-page abstract of the proposed study

To be submitted or mailed by references via online recommendation form:
•Two Recommendations from applicant’s dissertation advisor and an additional faculty member.

Contact Info
Should you have any questions concerning the Exploritas K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant, please feel free to email grants@Exploritas.org.

http://www.exploritas.org/grants/

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Wisdom Works Scholarship

Qualifications
This scholarship program is targeted at Juniors & Seniors completing their undergraduate college education. It is directed toward students
interested in studying sustainable leadership development in fields such as education, business and politics.

Deadline
June 15th

Submit
Interested students must complete the Wisdom Scholars application and submit two letters of recommendation and a copy of their college transcript. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.

Applications can be found at http://www.wisdom-works.com/wisdom-scholars.html

Contact Info
Wisdom Works, Wisdom Scholars Application
Attn: Nina Peterson
PO Box 19406, Boulder, CO 80308
email: nina@wisdom-works.com
www.wisdom-works.com

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March 11, 2010

Architecture and Drafting Undergraduate Academic Award

Qualifications
* Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Resident
* Must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university and planning on continuing the next year.
* Graduating high school seniors who meet the above mentioned criteria may apply.
* Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.
* Must consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Education-Portal.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee.

Deadline
April 1

Submit
1. Download the PDF application. (You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the application)
2. Complete all the required information in the PDF (You do not need to print the application)
3. Click File -> Save As
4. Name your file Lastname-Firstname-award.pdf (Ex: John Doe, Doe-John-award.pdf)
5. Submit the application via email to arch-undergrad-award@education-portal.com

Contact Info
The academic award is provided by Education-Portal.com. The application process is completely online. Questions can be answered via email at arch-undergrad-award@education-portal.com or by calling (650) 425-7512.

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Liberal Arts and General Studies Undergraduate Academic Award

Deadline
April 1

Contact Info
The academic award is provided by Education-Portal.com. The application process is completely online. Questions can be answered via email at liberal-undergrad-award@education-portal.com or by calling (650) 425-7512.

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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Undergraduate Academic Award

Deadline
April 1st

Contact Info
The academic award is provided by Education-Portal.com. The application process is completely online. Questions can be answered via email at law-undergrad-award@education-portal.com or by calling (650) 425-7512.

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Computer Science and Computer Engineering Academic Award

Qualifications
* Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Resident
* Must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university and planning on continuing the next year
* Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed
* Must consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Education-Portal.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee.

Deadline
April 1

Submit
1. Download the PDF application. (You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the application)
2. Complete all the required information in the PDF (You do not need to print the application)
3. Name your file Lastname-Firstname-award.pdf (Ex: John Doe, Doe-John-award.pdf)
4. Submit the application via email to scholarship@education-portal.com

Contact Info
Email: scholarship@education-portal.com
Phone: (650) 425-7512

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March 04, 2010

Dr. James K.C. Juan Scholarship

Qualifications
The applicant should be:
• At least 16 years of age at the time of application who resides in NE Ohio
• Of Asian heritage
• A citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• Be able to attend the awards ceremony in late June (location, date and time TBA)

The applicant should demonstrate:
• Academic excellence with a 3.3 GPA or higher
• Leadership in extracurricular activities
• Community service involvement
• Financial need

Deadline
April 1st

Submit
The applicant should furnish the following, paper clipped in the required order below:
• A small face shot photo
• An application for the 2010 Dr. James K.C. Juan Scholarship. Applications can be found at http://www.asiainc-ohio.org/programs/cultural-outreach/dr-james-kc-juan-scholarship-program/
• An additional attachment (if necessary) for extracurricular activities, academic honors, and community service activities (max 2 pages)
• An essay of 500 words on how your achievements both in and out of the classroom embodies the spirit of Dr. Juan, typed, double-spaced
• A 100 word bio
• Information on your proposed post-secondary course of study (major) and associated costs (tuition/room/board from one university you are applying to)
• Transcripts from your high school or post-secondary education
• Two letters of recommendation from those listed as references in the application: (1) one from your high school or college professor, and (1) one from a community service organization (recommendations must be in sealed envelopes)
• Please send the requested information only; do not send additional materials

NOTE: The above application materials must be sent together in one complete package.

Contact Info
Dr. James K.C. Juan Scholarship Committee
Attn: Michael Byun
ASIA, Inc.
730 Carroll Street
Akron, OH 44304

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SME Cleveland Scholarship

Qualifications
* You must be a Greater Cleveland area resident (Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit Counties) and a full-time student enrolled in a marketing or a sales discipline at an Ohio college or university.
* You must have a current minimum accumulative 3.0 grade point average.
* You must be enrolled in the final semester of your sophomore year or be in your junior year when you submit this application.
* You must apply the scholarship towards tuition costs.

Deadline
May 1st

Submit
Complete the online application at http://www.smecleveland.com/pdf/scholarshipApp.pdf

You must obtain the following and submit them with your application:
* an up-to-date transcript of your grades
* two faculty and/or professional letters of recommendation
* a 500 word essay about your career goals

Contact Info
3100 East 45th Street
Suite 202
Cleveland, Ohio 44127
Phone: 216.341.7632
Fax: 216.341.7631
director@smecleveland.com
www.smecleveland.com

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February 22, 2010

ASCO Numatics Scholarships

Qualifications
* Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in an instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation discipline at a U.S. educational institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
* Must have completed sophomore year in a bachelor’s degree program or enrolled in a graduate program, at the time of application
* Must be enrolled as a full-time student for the 2010/2011 academic year
* Applicant must have at least an overall GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
* Must be U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident
* Applications must be received by ASCO Numatics no later than June 30 to be eligible.

Deadline
June 30

Submit
To complete an application, visit http://www.asconumatics.com/LiteratureRequest/ASCO-Numatics-Scholarship-apply.aspx

Contact Info
Website: http://www.asconumatics.com/scholarship
Email: ascomarketing@asco.com

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Association of the United States Army 2010 Scholarship

Qualifications
Four priority categories of applicants:
1. Children of U.S. Army Soldiers* who have fallen, been wounded or are currently
serving or have served in the Global War on Terrorism (in that order).
2. Medically/Honorably discharged OEF or OIF Army Veterans.
3. Spouses of Fallen Soldiers in the Global War on Terrorism.
4. Army soldiers who are currently serving or have served in the Global War on
Terrorism.

*U.S. Army Soldiers – Active, National Guard, and Reserve

Priority given to residents of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Applicants may already attend college or have been accepted at a certified college or
university. Each one-time scholarship is set at $1000 and will be applied directly to the
applicant’s tuition, room or board at his or her college or university.

Deadline
April 1st

Submit
* Forms in Application Packet, all of which may be downloaded via Major Samuel Woodfill Cincinnati Chapter Webpage at http://www3.ausa.org/chapweb/wcc/AUSA%202010%20Scholarship%20Packet.pdf
a. Counselor’s Data Sheet (for High School Seniors only) – to be completed by applicant’s High
School counselor
b. Personal/Teacher/Professor/Professional Recommendation Form (required for ALL
applicants) - to be completed by recommender.
c. Applicant Information
d. Medically/Honorably Discharged Veterans will submit a copy of DD Form 214 with blocked
SSNs.
e. U. S. Army Soldiers (parent or applicant) will submit a copy of GWOT orders or award
certificates with blocked SSNS.

*All High School Senior applicants must also submit an Activities Sheet with the following information
listed:
a. High School Activities and offices held
b. High School honors and awards

*All Scholarship applicants must submit the following:
An original essay, typed/printed, double-spaced and not longer than 500 words answering the
following questions: “What is the greatest challenge you have faced and how has it impacted you?

*All applicants must submit a copy of college or university acceptance letter or transcript.

Contact Info
LTC Robert F. Sprague, Retired
1326 Cayton Road
Florence, KY 41042-9335
Phone: 859-525-1082
Email: spraguer@fuse.net
Website: http://www3.ausa.org/chapweb/wcc/index.html

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CASEY FAMILY SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP & FOSTER CARE TO SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications
Applicants must...

1. Have been in foster care for one consecutive year at the time of their 18th birthday OR have been adopted or taken into legal guardianship out of foster care or upon the death of their parents after their 16th birthday OR have lost both parents to death before the age of 18 and not been subsequently adopted or taken into legal guardianship.

2. Be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited post-secondary program at the undergraduate level (university, college, community college or vocational/technical institute.)

3. Be under the age of 25 on March 31, 2010.

4. Have been in foster care or orphaned while living in the United States. U.S. citizenship is not required.

Deadline
Applications accepted January 1-March 31.

Submit
Application Process:

1. Complete the online application at https://www.orphan.org/sch/

2. You must also complete paperwork which you will receive via email upon successful submission of the online application - the postmark deadline is April 15, 2010.

3. You must submit ONE of the following along with the paperwork packet - the deadline is April 15, 2010.

* Written verification of foster care status from a social service agency or through court paperwork
* Copies of both parents' death certificates
* Copy of legal guardianship papers (must show you were placed in legal guardianship AFTER age 16)
* Copy of adoption papers (must show that you were adopted AFTER age 16)

Contact Info
Website: http://orphan.org/index.php?id=30
Email: scholarships@orphan.org

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February 08, 2010

Scholarship Opportunity for Hispanic Students in STEM Fields

Qualifications
Alliance/Merck Ciencia Scholars -High School Seniors: Up to $20,000 in scholarship ($5,000 each of four years of college) and up to $22,500 in summer internship stipends ($7,500 each of three summers) for students who meet the following eligibility criteria:

* A student of Hispanic heritage.
* A senior attending a high school in Brownsville, TX; Elizabeth, NJ; or Los Angeles, CA.
* Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).
* In good academic standing in high school.
* Have applied or intend to apply for full-time study at an accredited college/university that grants a bachelor's degree in a STEM field (proof of enrollment will be required before disbursement of scholarship funds).
* Committed to major in a STEM field in college.

Ciencia National Scholarships - College STEM Majors
A $2,000 one-time scholarship for students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and Puerto Rico who meet the following eligibility criteria:

· A student of Hispanic heritage.
· In good academic standing and enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university.
· Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).
· Are a declared major in a STEM discipline and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field including Bachelor's degrees offered in partnerships between community colleges and four-year institutions.

Deadline
February 15th.

Submit
Students can apply online at http://www.alliancescholars.org/ and the For additional information, download this PDF fact sheet about the program.

Contact Info
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
1501 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-387-5000

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February 03, 2010

AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students

Qualifications
To qualify, an applicant must:
· Have applied or been accepted into a doctoral degree program with a concentration in accounting
· Have earned a Master’s Degree and/or completed at least 3 years full-time experience in the practice of accounting
· Be a CPA or plan to pursue the CPA credential
· Agree to attend school on a full-time basis until attaining one’s doctoral degree

Deadline
April 1st

Submit
Download and complete and application at: http://www.aicpa.org/download/members/Div/career/mini/Minority-Doc-Fellowship-App.pdf

Contact Info
Email MIC_programs@aicpa.org or call (919) 402-4931

Additional information is available at aicpa.org/diversity.

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AES Engineering Scholarship

Qualifications
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.

Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.

You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

Deadline
October 8th

Submit
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions below:

1. If you had the authority to change your school in a positive way, what specific changes would you make?
2. How has your family background affected the way you see the world?

Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com

There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time.
Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending in 2010/11 and your plans for 2011/12.

Contact Info
Website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

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January 13, 2010

Psychology and Counseling - Master Degree Scholarship

Qualifications
This scholarship program is open to students pursuing Psychology and Counseling master’s degrees. Undergraduate students do not qualify. A wide range of degree programs will be considered including but not limited to:

* Clinical Psychology Master’s Degrees
* Community Counseling Master’s Degrees
* Counseling Psychology Master’s Degrees
* Guidance Counseling Master’s Degrees
* Mental Health Counseling Master’s Degrees
* Marriage and Family Counseling Master’s Degrees

Selection is based on academic history, extracurricular activities, and employment history. Financial need is not considered.

Deadline
April 1st of each year.

Submit
1. Download the PDF application: http://degreedirectory.org/pdf/psych_scholarship.pdf
2. Open the application with Adobe Acrobat Reader
3. Complete all the required information
4. Click File -> Save As
5. Name your file Lastname-Firstname-scholarship.pdf ie. For John Smith, Smith-John-scholarship.pdf
6. Submit it via email to mast-psych-scholarship@degreedirectory.org

Contact Info
DegreeDirectory.org
551 Pilgrim Dr. Suite B
Foster City, CA 94404 USA
Phone Number: (650) 488-5017
Email: mast-psych-scholarship@degreedirectory.org

Website:http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Psychology_and_Counseling_Masters_Degree_Sc
holarship.html

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Information Systems and Technology Management- Master Degree Scholarship

Qualifications
This scholarship program is open to students pursuing Information Systems and Technology Management master’s degrees. Undergraduate students do not qualify. A wide range of degree programs will be considered including but not limited to:

* Computer Information Systems Master’s Degrees
* Computer Information Technology Master’s Degrees
* Informatics Master’s Degrees
* Information Systems Master’s Degrees
* Computer Systems Security Master’s Degrees
* Technology Management Master’s Degrees

Selection is based on academic history, extracurricular activities, and employment history. Financial need is not considered.

Deadline
April 1st of each year

Submit
Please follow the steps below:

1. Download the PDF application: http://degreedirectory.org/pdf/infoTech_scholarship.pdf
2. Open the application with Adobe Acrobat Reader
3. Complete all the required information
4. Click File -> Save As
5. Name your file Lastname-Firstname-scholarship.pdf ie. For John Smith, Smith-John-scholarship.pdf
6. Submit it via email to mast-infosys-scholarship@degreedirectory.org

Contact Info
DegreeDirectory.org
551 Pilgrim Dr. Suite B
Foster City, CA 94404 USA
Phone Number: (650) 488-5017
Email: mast-infosys-scholarship@degreedirectory.org

Website: http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Information_Systems_and_Technology_Manageme
nt_Masters_Degree_Scholarship.html

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January 12, 2010

Thomas J. Seefred Trust Scholarship

Qualifications
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria: (Ohio residents only)
- 18-25 years old at time of application
- Diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes
- Successfully completing a standard curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree at an accredited
junior college, college or university. This intends the individual be attending college on a full-time
basis. Current high school students are not eligible.
- Must be in good academic standing

Deadline
Applications must be postmarked by April 1 to be considered for the upcoming school year. No late applications will be considered.

Submit
- Completed application: Application can be found at http://www.seefredtrust.org/seefredapplication.pdf
- Proof of enrollment - an official dated transcript from the college indicating current enrollment and GPA
- Physician’s statement on letterhead noting diagnosis and treatment
- One (1) letter of recommendation from a non-relative
- Personal essay (500 words or less describing the impact juvenile diabetes has had on you and why you feel you should receive this scholarship.
- Current income tax statements for parents and student.
- The recipient shall be required to maintain records of expenditures and proof thereof.
- Please provide 4 copies of all documents.

Contact Info
Please contact Karen Leetch @ 330-533-9900,info@seefredtrust.org

Website: http://www.seefredtrust.org/

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National Italian American Foundation Scholarship Program

Qualifications
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has an education budget of $1,000,000. The NIAF will award scholarships and grants to outstanding students in the summer of 2010 for use during the following academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit and divided between two groups of students.

General Category I:
Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Area of study: open.

General Category II:
Those students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field, who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements.
To be considered for a NIAF scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled in an US accredited institution of higher education for the Fall 2010.

• Have a grade-point average of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent).

• Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien.

• Fit into one of the two NIAF scholarship categories.

• For the purposes of the NIAF Scholarship Program, to be “Italian American” the student must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy.

No immediate family members of the NIAF Board of Directors, Regional Vice-Presidents, Area Coordinators or staff are eligible for NIAF scholarships.

Deadline
March 5
- Complete on-line applications due by midnight Pacific Standard Time.
- Transcripts by mail must be postmarked.
- FAFSA Financial Aid Form (optional, if claiming financial aid) must be postmarked.
- There are NO EXCEPTIONS to March 5, 2010 deadlines.

March 19
- Evaluation form from teacher must be submitted online.
May 14, 2010 Announcement of NIAF scholarship winners.

Submit
Applications for NIAF scholarships can only be submitted on-line. You can find the application at the website listed below.

In order to be complete, an application must include the following:

* Completed student application (Sections A & B) submitted on-line.
* Teacher Evaluation Form submitted on-line.
* An official school transcript submitted by mail.
* FAFSA Financial Aid Form (optional) submitted by mail.
* No certified mail accepted. Exact postage or else the transcript and/or FAFSA will be sent back.

Contact Info
Website: https://www.niaf.org/scholarships/about.asp

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December 29, 2009

USAFunds Access to Education Scholarships

Qualifications
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships are open to high school seniors, currently enrolled college or professional degree students or incoming college or professional degree 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 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services showing one of the following designations:
o Refugee.
o Asylum granted.
o Alien paroled into the U.S. for at least one year.
o Alien granted a stay of deportation due to fear of persecution on account of race, religion or political opinion.
o Conditional entrant (if I-94 was issued before April 1980).
• Are not currently in default on a federal education loan.

Deadline
February 15th.

Submit
To be considered for a scholarship, an application must be submitted online by Feb. 15. We strongly encourage students to submit their application well before the application deadline.

Applications can be found at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/usafunds/.

Contact Info
If you have questions, send us an e-mail at scholarship@usafunds.org or call Scholarship Management Services, toll-free, (800) 537-4180. For answers to questions about the scholarship application, please call prior to Feb. 15. We cannot guarantee a response by the application deadline to inquiries received after noon Central Time on Feb. 15.

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Berea Business and Professional Women Scholarship

Qualifications
- Available to female applicants 30 years or older by December 31, 2009
- Applicant must be a resident of Cuyahoga, Lorain, or Medina counties
- Seeking entry or re-entry into the workforce
- Pursuing a 2 year Associate Degree or 4 year Bachelor Degree at a North Central Ohio ACCREDITED College or University
- Demonstrated financial need

Deadline
Completed applications will be accepted starting January 1st
and must be postmarked no later than March 31st.

Submit
Download an application online at http://www.bpwohio.org/berea/scholarshipapplication.pdf

If you have taken any college coursework, please submit official transcripts from all colleges and
universities attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to the scholarship
committee. Applications without transcripts will not be considered.

If you have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)please submit a copy of your
Student Aid Report (SAR). We encourage you to include a copy of your resume or any
additional information you wish the scholarship committee to consider.
Applications without the personal statement will not be considered.

Contact Info
Berea Business & Professional Women
P.O. Box 95
Berea, OH 44017

Website: http://www.bpwohio.org/berea/

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Microsoft Scholarship

Qualifications
To be eligible, you must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor's degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time you submit the application. Plus, we’ll need to see that you’re making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics—and that you demonstrate an interest in computer science. Because the scholarship is merit based, you must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.

Deadline
February 1st.

Submit
You must include the following five items in your application:
* Resume
* Transcript
* Answers to essay questions
* Letter of referral
* Printed Confirmation Page from Online Application to the Microsoft Internship Program

There is not a separate application form to submit in addition to the above materials. Don’t forget to include your name on each page of your application packet.

Resume:
Be sure your resume includes:
* Your e-mail address
* School address and phone number
* Student ID number
* Permanent address and phone number
* Academic major
* Expected graduation date

Essay Questions:
Use one page total (not one page per question) to answer all four of the following questions:
* Describe how you demonstrate your passion for technology outside the classroom.
* Describe the toughest technical problem you've worked on, how you addressed the problem, your role in reaching the outcome if it was team-based, and the final outcome.
* Describe a situation that demonstrates initiative and your willingness to go above and beyond.
* Describe how you are currently funding your college education.

Letter of Referral:
Enclose a letter of referral from a faculty member (professor or teaching assistant) or an academic adviser.

Printed Confirmation Page:
Must have applied to a Microsoft 2010 Summer Internship. Apply online at http://www.microsoft.com/college for a summer internship and print out a confirmation page showing you have done so. This printed confirmation must be included in your mailed application materials. If you have already applied for a Microsoft Internship, please indicate this below your essay answers so we can verify your application status.

Contact Info

Please send your completed application to:
Microsoft Scholarship Program
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-8303

Website: https://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/collegescholarship.aspx

For specific questions, please e-mail scholars@microsoft.com.

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December 11, 2009

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship

Qualifications
To be eligible students must:
• Apply and be admitted as a first-year freshman for Fall 2010
at Case Western Reserve University.
• Complete and submit the CBCF scholarship application.

Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on their academic performance, leadership and initiative in facing and overcoming challenges. Scholarship recipients will be selected by members/staff from the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and Case Western Reserve University. Preference will be given to students whose families are economically and/or educationally disadvantaged. African American, Native American, Hispanic and Latino students are encouraged to apply.

Deadline
January 15, 2010

Submit
In addition to the scholarship application at http://admission.case.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships/cbcf/, students must also apply for admission to Case Western Reserve University by January 15, 2010.
For admission information visit: http://admission.case.edu/admissions/application

Contact
Lisa Dunnigan
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission
lisa.dunnigan@case.edu or cbcfscholarship@case.edu
216.368.6572

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December 08, 2009

SGNA RN General Education Scholarship

Qualifications
Individual must be a nursing student currently enrolled full time (as defined by the educational institution) in an accredited nursing program with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Deadline
July 31st.

Submit
To be considered, application must include:
*Completed application
*Essay, no more than two typed pages, double-spaced
*A limit of two letters of recommendation from faculty
*Transcript of coursework completed to date

Online application at http://www.sgna.org/resources/SGNA_General_Education_scholarship_application.pdf

Contact Info
Website: http://www.sgna.org/index.cfm

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Deparment of Homeland Security Scholarship

Qualifications
* You must be a U.S. citizen as of the application deadline.
* If you have earned a bachelor’s degree as of the application deadline, you are ineligible.
* You must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale, averaged over all U.S. institutions attended, including fall 2009 grades if enrolled during that term.
* You must be majoring in a homeland security science, technology, engineering or mathematics (HS-STEM) field which is a STEM field with coursework and/or research relevant to a homeland security research area. See DHS Research Areas and a list of relevant fields of study.
* If you have been attending college full-time, you must be in your second or third year of college attendance as of the application deadline. NOTE: Students in their third year of undergraduate study will only be eligible if they are in an accredited five-year academic program that will be completed no earlier than the fall 2011 academic term and no later than the spring 2012 academic term. These third year students must submit proof that their program is five years in duration by the application deadline. Submit documentation to dhsed@orau.org by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time on January 5, 2010 with subject line: Verification of Five-Year Program for 3rd Year Applicants. This proof will be reviewed prior to further consideration for the scholarship award. Applicants deemed ineligible will not receive further consideration.
* If you have attended college on a part-time basis, or a combination of part-time and full-time, since completing high school, you must have completed a total of at least 45 but no more than 60 semester hours (60 to 75 quarter hours) as of the application deadline.
* If you have any commitments such as active military service, a co-op program, or study abroad that would prevent you from attending school full-time, attending the fall 2010 DHS Career Development Conference and participating full-time in a 10-week internship during the summer of 2011, or completing the homeland security service requirement following receipt of your degree, you are ineligible.
* You must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university located in the United States or its territories during your appointment. However, this condition would not prohibit a student from doing some of their study or research at a foreign institution, with approval from DHS.
* If you are currently enrolled at a 2-year institution and you are awarded a scholarship, before you can accept the scholarship, you must be accepted at a 4-year institution that has agreed to accept your first two years of study as transfer credit.
* Because this scholarship has a required internship during the summer following the first year of support, students who plan to graduate in less than three semesters or four quarters once funding begins are not eligible.
* No deferrals of a DHS award, the internship component, or the service requirement will be allowed.
* Students in a 4-year joint baccalaureate-master’s degree program should apply in their second year of college attendance.
* Students in a 5-year joint baccalaureate-master’s degree program should apply in their second year or third year of college attendance.
* If you accept a DHS Scholarship, you cannot accept any other federal scholarships, fellowships, or grants while on your DHS appointment except educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and need-based assistance approved by DHS.

Deadline
* January 5, 2010: You must submit an online application form, including all essay questions, by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time on this date.
* January 12, 2010: You must have two (2) online reference report forms submitted on your behalf, by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time on this date. No paper or e-mail attachments accepted.
* January 12, 2010: You must have an official academic transcript from all postsecondary institutions attended, including fall 2009 grades if enrolled, submitted on your behalf by this date. Note this is a postmark deadline, not a receipt deadline. There is no need to send information via overnight or special delivery.
* January 12, 2010: If you are a U.S. citizen by birth and do not have a U.S. passport (current or expired), you must submit a copy of your birth certificate by this date. Note this is a postmark deadline, not a receipt deadline. There is no need to send information via overnight or special delivery.
* We will not accept materials via fax or as e-mail attachments. Do not send duplicate items via fax or e-mail.
* Do not submit resumes, official copies of standardized test scores including SAT or ACT test scores which are self-reported on your electronic application, off-prints, manuscripts, video tapes, slides, photographs, or other extraneous materials. Do not submit more than the designated page limit for essay questions in the application. The above items will not be used in the review of your application.

Submit
To begin an application you must respond to a list of questions that will help you determine your eligibility to apply to the DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program.
Visit http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/2010pages/scholarship.html to view Scholarship details and begin the the scholarship application.

Contact Info
Email: dhsed@orau.org
Website: http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/2010pages/scholarship.html

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Society of Plastics Engineers Scholarship

Qualifications
1. Applicants must be
a. Seniors in good standing at a public or private high school
b. Students in good standing at either a four-year/two-year technical program or Master’s/Doctorate Program.
2. High school seniors must show acceptance at a two or four year college.
3. Preference will be given to students who are members and/or whose parents are members of the Society of Plastics Engineers.
4. Applicants must have local ties to the Northeast Ohio area.
5. Applicants must have demonstrated or expressed interest in the plastics industry.
6. Applicants must be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics industry. This would include but are not limited to plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business administration.
7. Financial need of applicant will be considered.

Deadline
February 19th.

Submit
1. Complete the application form.
2. A high school or college transcript of grades.
3. Two references. A high school or college instructor is recommended at minimum.
4. A one to two page typed statement telling why the applicant is applying for the scholarship, the applicant’s qualifications, experience, and background with the plastics industry, and applicant’s educational and career goals.

Contact Info
For an application, Email: dubsjo@aol.com

APPLY TO:
SPE Cleveland Section
Attn: Jack Dubsky
6070 Liberty Rd
Solon OH 44139

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December 04, 2009

KSEA Scholarships for Undergraduate Students in the United States

Qualifications
* Undergraduate students in the U.S. with Korean heritage
* Major in science, engineering, or related fields
* KSEA membership (Student may apply for KSEA membership at the time of scholarship application.)
* Previous recipients of any KSEA scholarship are not eligible.

Deadline
February 16th.

Submit
All application materials must be submitted ONLINE with the exception of recommendation letters and school transcripts.

1. KSEA Scholarship information and online application form are available at http://scholarship.ksea.org/. The online application will be open on 12/15/2009 and closed on 2/16/2009.
2. An essay on one of the following topics (500-1500 words in the online application):
(a) My experience in volunteer activities
(b) Meaning of Korean heritage in my life
(c) My vision on science and technology cooperation between the US and Korea
3. Official transcripts from up to two colleges attended: at least three college semester transcripts are required. For college freshmen, at least one college semester transcript, high school transcripts, and ACT/SAT score report are required. Your school can send soft or hard copies of your transcripts to KSEA (admin@ksea.org electronically or mail to: 1952 Gallows Rd., Suite 300, Vienna, VA 22182).
4. Two recommendation letters: (recommendation letters can be submitted online directly by the references.)
* One from college academic advisors or counselors. College freshmen can have one from a high school teacher
* One from a current or former official of KSEA (an executive committee member, a councilor or local chapter president). This can be one of the two letters but not required.
5. Current resumé (please include work experience and extracurricular activities).

Contact Info
Website: http://scholarship.ksea.org/InfoUndergraduate.aspx

KSEA Scholarship Committee
1952 Gallows Rd., Suite 300
Vienna, VA 22182
phone: 703-748-1221, fax: 703-748-1331
E-mail: sejong@ksea.org

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Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

Qualifications
To be eligible for a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a student must be entering his/her junior or senior year and majoring in engineering or another approved course of study. Students may not apply for this award directly; they must request a nomination by the designated faculty representative at their college or university.

Deadline
Application must be submitted online by January 29, 2010.

All supporting documents must be received by February 1, 2010.

Submit
To submit an application, visit http://www.act.org/goldwater/apply/index.html

Contact Info
319.341.2333
Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. central time
http://www.act.org/goldwater/

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December 03, 2009

A. Patrick Charnon Scholarship

Qualifications
Recipients must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program of study in an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. They must maintain good academic standing and make progress toward a degree. The Charnon Scholarship Review Committee will decide whether applicants fulfill the requirements of the award. The selection committee looks for candidates who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all people in their communities, and who have demonstrated their commitments to these values by their actions.

Deadline
March 31st.

Submit
In addition to the application form, you need to submit a 2-4 page essay (typed, double-spaced) explaining how community service experiences have shaped your life and how you will use your college educations to build communities in a manner consistent with Pat Charnon's values of compassion, tolerance, generosity and respect. We also require an official transcript from your high school or college and three letters of reference addressed to the Charnon Scholarship Selection Committee.

Applications must be postmarked by March 31st for the academic year beginning in August or September. Recipients will be notified of their award in early August, and a profile of the recipient will be posted on The Center website.

Application form can be found at http://www.cesresources.org/apply.html

Contact Info
http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html

A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship
The Center for Education Solutions
Box 208
San Francisco, California 94104-0208

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December 01, 2009

Amir and Shaheda Khan Scholarship for Law

Qualifications
1. The applicant must be a United States citizen with permanent residency status, and of the Islamic faith.

2. The applicant must currently be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Preference may be given, but not limited to, first year law students.

3. The applicant must be attending one of the following post-secondary institutions in Ohio or Michigan: Case Western Reserve University, Michigan State University, The Ohio State University, University of Dayton, University of Michigan, or the University of Toledo.

4. The applicant must complete and submit the Amir and Shaheda Khan Scholarship for Law application form, including required attachments.

5. The applicant must submit an official copy of his/her most recent transcript.

Deadline
March 1st.

Submit
The applicant must complete and submit the Amir and Shaheda Khan Scholarship for Law application form, including required attachments and an official copy of his/her most recent transcript. Applications are not accepted via email or fax. They must be completed and sent via US Mail.

Applications can be found at: http://www.toledocf.org/index.php?submenu=Scholarships&src=gendocs&ref=Scholarships&category=Main.

Contact Info
Ms. Joanne Olnhausen
Communications and Scholarship Officer
Toledo Community Foundation, Inc.
300 Madison Avenue, Suite 1300
Toledo, OH 43604
Joanne@toledocf.org
419-241-5049

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Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships

Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be eligible to enter the third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree program at an accredited university, college, or institute at the time the funds will be received.
- Demonstrate achievement of an outstanding academic record.
- Demonstrate intent to complete a program in business and show outstanding achievement in business-related subjects, as recorded on the official academic transcript.

Deadline
March 1st.

Submit
Complete an official application. Applications may be downloaded from the Zonta International website, www.zonta.org.

Contact Info
Zonta Club of Cleveland
Scholarship Committee
24809 Hazelmere Road
Beachwood, OH 44122

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November 20, 2009

Minority Nurse Scholarship

Qualifications
The scholarships are open to racial and ethnic minority students who in fall 2010 will be enrolled in either:

• The third or fourth year of an accredited BSN program in the United States
• An accelerated program leading to a BSN degree (such as RN-to-BSN or BA-to-BSN)
• An accelerated Master’s Entry nursing program for students with bachelor’s degrees in fi elds other than nursing (such as BA-to-MSN)

Deadline
The application deadline for the 2010 Minority Nurse scholarships is February 1, 2010.

Minority Nurse will award $5,000 in scholarships:
• One $3,000 Scholarship
• Two $1,000 Scholarships

Submit
To download the application form go to http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/cgi/jump2.cgi?ID=1135

Contact Info
Website: http://www.minoritynurse.com/

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November 17, 2009

Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship

Qualifications
Case student must be pursuing a degree in math or science with hopes to teach. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to apply for the Noyce Scholarship. Students must maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA, achieve a 3.0 GPA in their education courses, and a 2.7 GPA in their content area courses.

Deadline
Applications for both the scholarships and the fellowships at both institutions are due on March 5, 2010.

Submit
In addition to demographic information, the application requires a 500-600 word essay describing 1) how you came to the decsion to pursue a career as a science or mathematics teacher, 2) your personal professional goals, 3) your commitment to working in a "high-need" school, and 4) your interest in your math or science disciplines. You will also need to submit an official transcript from each higher education institution attended, and two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a CWRU or Fisk faculty member. These forms are included in the application. Applicants must be United States citizens to apply and be able to pass an FBI background check to be licensed to teach. Please make three copies of the waiver form. Give one signed copy to each of your recommenders and include one signed copy with your application.

Contact Info
Website: http://www.case.edu/artsci/noyce/

CWRU students should submit scholarship applications to:
Denise Davis
Office of Teacher Education
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Mather House Room 1
Cleveland, OH 44106-7108

Fisk students should submit scholarship applications to:
Sheila Peters
Associate Professor of Psychology
Fisk University
1000 Seventeenth Avenue North
Park Johnson 207
Nashville, TN 37208

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Truman Scholarship

Qualifications
* At the time I apply, I will be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree with junior-level academic standing; I have senior-level standing in my third year of college enrollment; or I am a senior and a resident of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or a Pacific Island. Note: Students who have completed their bachelor's degree or are already attending graduate school are not eligible for the Truman Scholarship.

* I am a U.S. citizen (or a U.S. national from a Pacific Island) or I expect to receive my citizenship by the date the Scholarship will be awarded.

* I want to work in government, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector to improve these conditions.

* I am comfortable committing to work in public service for three of the first seven years after I complete a Foundation-funded graduate degree.

* I would like to get a master's degree, a doctorate, or a professional degree such as a law degree or a Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Public Policy, or Master of International Affairs.

* I have participated extensively in two or more of the following sets of activities:
- Student government and/or campus-based extracurricular activities
- Community service-related activities that were not organized by my school or by my fraternity/sorority
- Government internships, commissions or boards, advocacy or interest groups, nonpartisan political activities, or military/ROTC
- Partisan political activities and campaigns

* I believe I could hold my own in a challenging interview conducted by a panel of prominent public servants, educators, and former Truman Scholars.

Deadline
Truman Application Deadline: February 2, 2010
Finalist Posting: February 23, 2010
Finalist Confirmation Form Due: February 25, 2010
Regional Review Panels: March 5, 2010 through March 26, 2010
Scholar Posting: March 30, 2010
Truman Scholars Leadership Week: May 24 through May 30, 2010.

Submit
The Truman Application consists of an Institutional Nomination form and letter, three additional letters of recommendation, a recent transcript, a 14 question application, and a policy proposal.

Contact info
Website: http://www.truman.gov/

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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Qualifications
1. The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.

2. Between the ages of 16 and 30

AWARD VALUE: $1,000

Deadline
June 19

Submit
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

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

Contact Info
For more information, email info@abbottandfenner.com.
Website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

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November 16, 2009

AFSA Scholarship Program

Qualifications
* Open to 2009-2010 high school seniors in the United States who are U.S. citizens or legal residents.
* Scholarship payable to the winner’s account at college/university or certified trade school in the United States; student must enroll in semester beginning no later than fall 2010.
* Winners not based on financial need
* Home-schooled students may apply as long as they can verify that course of study is equivalent to that of a senior in high school.
* Relatives of AFSA staff or board members may not enter.

Deadline
May 3, 2010

Submit
* Read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" (pdf) or (html) about automatic fire sprinklers.
* Complete registration page with all requested information. Before scholarship funds will be awarded, all information submitted on the application by the student will be verified. If ANY false or misleading information is submitted on the application, the student will be disqualified without notification to the student.
* Take a ten-question multiple-choice test. This is an open-book test and you may print the essay beforehand for reference during testing. For each question answered correctly, students will receive one (1) entry into a drawing for one of ten $2,000 scholarships. For each question answered incorrectly, you will be given one more chance at the end of the exam to answer those questions correctly. A total of ten (10) entries into the drawing is possible if the student answers all ten questions correctly.
* Each student is allowed only one opportunity to take the online test. Any attempt to enter again under a different name, address, etc., will automatically disqualify the student without notification to the student.
* Students selected as winners are required to submit the name and contact information of their chosen college/university/certified trade school for verification of registration and payment of the scholarship to the school. Information must be submitted no later than August 31, 2010 or the scholarship will be considered unclaimed and another winner will be selected.

Contact Info
Visit http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/cgi/jump2.cgi?ID=1074 to apply.

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ScholarshipPoints, $10,00 scholarship

Qualifications
By registering and/or accessing this site you agree to the terms and conditions listed here.

* If you enter a Scholarship Points free college scholarship you agree that you are enrolled, or will be enrolled within the next 12 months, in a college or university in the United States or that you are enrolled for the upcoming school year.
* If you are not currently enrolled you agree that you are a high school, middle school or non-traditional student planning on enrolling in a college or university in the United States.
* You agree to let us use your name and testimonials to promote this site should you win a free scholarship.
* You agree that if you win, you will be required to provide a testimonial for this website as well as all required information for processing the check within 14 days of being notified. Your picture may be used if you agree, but use of a picture is not required by these terms.
* Free scholarships will be awarded to U.S. schools only. Winners must attend a college/university in the United States.

Deadline
December 15th.

Submit
There are no minimum GPA requirements and no long essays to write — just complete the form on our website.

Contact Info
Visit http://www.scholarshippoints.com/10K/ to apply.

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November 12, 2009

THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO

Qualifications
The primary criteria for an award are career promise and financial need. Please review the following eligibility requirements before proceeding to the application instructions and forms.

1. Applicants must be Jewish

2. Applicants must meet one or both of the following criteria:
1. Born and/or raised in either:
Cook County, Chicago metropolitan area, or Northwest Indiana

2. One continuous year of full-time employment in Cook County or Chicago metropolitan area prior to starting professional education.

PLEASE NOTE: The Chicago metropolitan area includes Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties. Northwest Indiana includes Lake County.

3. Applicants must intend to remain in the Chicago metropolitan area after completing school

4. Applicants must be entering an accredited professional graduate education program on a full-time basis (school acceptance is not required at time of scholarship application)

5. Undergraduate applicants must be entering the junior or senior year of an accredited professional education program that will allow them to pursue employment in their chosen helping professions at a Bachelor's degree level

6. Applicants must demonstrate career promise in a helping profession such as: Medicine, Social Service, Performing and Fine Arts, Social Service, Business, Healthcare, Law, Technical/Sciences.
(please check with JVS at (312)673-3444 to verify "helping profession" eligibility before completing application)

7. Applicants must be available for a personal interview at Jewish Vocational Service between March 1 and April 20, 2010.

Deadline
February 15

Submit
1. Review eligibility requirements carefully.

2. Download and complete all forms (see Academic Scholarship Menu):

* Legal Domicility Form
* Applicant Data Form (New or Renewal)
* Career Statement (New or Renewal)
* Letter of Reference Form (providing two professional and/or academic references)
* Financial Summary
* Release of Information Form

3. When filling out forms, edit your responses accordingly:

* Font size must be no smaller than 10.5 and no larger than 12
* Stay within and do not enlarge margin lines
* Do not use any bold font

4. To begin the application process, complete and send the following forms as a Word document via e-mail attachment to: jvsscholarship@jvschicago.org.

* Applicant Data Form (New or Renewal)
* Career Statement Form (New or Renewal)
* Financial Summary

5. Complete and send the following forms/documents via regular mail to: Scholarship Secretary, Jewish Vocational Service, 216 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60606. You can submit these forms separately as they are available.

* Legal Domicility Form
* Two letters of professional and/or academic reference (renewal applicants may omit)
* Applicant IRS Forms filed for 2008 and 2009 when completed
* Parents of students under the age of 26 and/or spouse's IRS Forms filed for 2008 and for 2009 when completed
* Documentation of tuition costs, fees and student loans
* Release of Information Form
* Official academic transcript (if in school, from present school; if not in school, from most recent school attended)

Contact Info
Questions: call (312) 673-3444
Website: http://www.jvschicago.org/scholarship/

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Vanguard Scholarship Program

Qualifications
To be considered, you must be entering your senior year of college in fall 2010; be a member of a racial minority; be enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college or university in the United States; be pursuing studies in business, finance, economics, accounting, information technology, or the liberal arts; have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Deadline
November 30

Submit
Recipients will be required to submit other awards granted and supply their school's financial aid award letters. Scholarship checks are sent directly to your home address, made payable to the school on your behalf. Your scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, books, and supplies.

Contact
Visit http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/vanguard/ to complete an application.

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John L. Carey Scholarship

Qualifications
1. I will have obtained a liberal arts or other non-business related undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States prior to enrolling in my graduate accounting program.
2. I did not earn more than 12 credits in accounting or business during my undergraduate program.
3. I have been accepted into, or am in the process of applying to, a graduate program in accounting that is accredited by AACSB International or ACBSP. This program will enable me to sit for the CPA Examination. Students who are already actively participating in a graduate accounting program are not eligible for this scholarship.
4. I intend to pursue a CPA certificate.
5. I will be a full-time graduate (9 semester hours or equivalent) student for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011.
6. I am a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green Card holder).

Deadline
All applications must be postmarked by April 1st.

Submit
To complete an application, visit
http://ceae.aicpa.org/Resources/Scholarships+and+Awards/
A task force will review all qualified applications and select up to 10 scholarship recipients based on demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and future career interests in accounting. All applicants will be notified by mail of the final selection by August 1.

Contact Info
Please contact the AICPA by e-mailing educat@aicpa.org or calling (919) 402-4014.

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November 11, 2009

AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship

Qualifications
The AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students who are majoring in accounting, finance, or information systems. These awards are intended to encourage students to consider careers in accounting and business.

A task force, composed of AICPA and RHI/Accountemps representatives, will review all qualified applications and select five scholarship recipients based on demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and future career interests in accounting and business. All applicants will be notified of the final selection by August 1.

Eligibility Requirements:
1. I am a declared accounting, finance, or information systems major.
2. I will be a full-time undergraduate (12 semester hours or equivalent) or a full-time master’s level student (9 semester hours or equivalent) at an accredited college or university in the United States for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011.
3. I have completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of college coursework, including at least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting.
4. I have maintained an overall GPA and major GPA of at least 3.0.
5. I am a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green Card holder).
6. I am not presently a CPA.
7. I am an AICPA student affiliate member (or have recently submitted a new member application).

Deadline
All applications must be postmarked by April 1st.

Submit
Visit http://ceae.aicpa.org/Resources/Scholarships+and+Awards/ to complete the online application.

Contact Info
Website: ceae.aicpa.org
Please contact the AICPA by e-mailing educat@aicpa.org
or calling (919) 402-4014.

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Study Abroad: Benjamin A. International Scholarship

Qualifications
Program Purpose: The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program aims to broaden the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.

The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to support a diverse range of students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to:

* Students with high financial need
* Students interested in studying in diverse countries, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia
* Students attending community colleges
* Students with diverse ethnic backgrounds
* Students from diverse range of institutions including two-year, four-year, public, private, minority-serving, etc.
* Students with disabilities

All recipients are required to carry out a Follow-on Project that promotes international education and the Gilman Scholarship Program at the students' home institution or in their home community. The Follow-on Project Proposal, Statement of Purpose essay and academic progress are criteria that are closely considered during the selection process.

Deadline
The application deadline for Fall 2010 is April 2010. All Applicants are notified of the status of their application via email. Study Abroad and Financial Aid Advisors will be notified of scholarship recipients via email.

Submit
There are four components to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Application:

1. Online student section.
2. Online study abroad advisor certification.
3. Online financial aid advisor certification.
4. Three paper copies of the student's transcript/s.

Contact Info
Visit http://www.iie.org/gilman to access more information on the above criteria and to complete the online application.

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November 10, 2009

North Olmsted Women's Scholarship

Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Age 25 or older by January 15, 2010.
• A resident of the City of North Olmsted and US Citizen
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a
2-year Associates or 4-year Bachelors Degree.

Deadline
Application must be postmarked or received no later than January 15th.

Submit
The following materials must be included in your submission
(Applications received without attachments will not be considered):
• Completed Application
• Personal Statement (limit to one page please)
• Proof of Residency in the City of North Olmsted
• Proof of US Citizenship
• Proof of Enrollment
• Current Resume/Work History

Contact
Mail application and all attached materials to:

North Olmsted Junior Women's Club
Attn: Adult Scholarship Committee
PO Box 101
North Olmsted, OH 44070

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October 27, 2009

College Club West

Qualifications:
Applicants must be a woman at least 25 years or older and enrolled in a bachelor or graduate program.
Must reside in Western Cuyahoga County, Lorain County or Medina County

Deadline:
March 22

Submit:
Application request must be submitted by Feb 16 to:
Cheryl Bendik
c/o Reserve Financial
PO Box 16760
Rocky River, OH 44116

Contact:
Cheryl Bendik
c/o Reserve Financial
PO Box 16760
Rocky River, OH 44116

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October 07, 2009

Film and Fiction Scholarship

Qualifications:

Will be pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or comparable degree in filmmaking, fiction writing, or play writing
Have a demonstrated interest in individual freedom and free markets;
Exhibit the desire, motivation, and creative ability necessary to succeed in their chosen profession.

Deadline:
January 15

Submit:
Online application at:
http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=468

Contact:
Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University
3301 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 440 Arlington VA 22201
703.993.4880 | 800.697.8799 | fax: 703.993.4890

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Psychology and Counseling Master's Degree Scholarship

Qualifications:
This scholarship program is open to students pursuing Psychology and Counseling master’s degrees. Undergraduate students do not qualify. A wide range of degree programs will be considered including but not limited to:

Clinical Psychology Master’s Degrees
Community Counseling Master’s Degrees
Counseling Psychology Master’s Degrees
Guidance Counseling Master’s Degrees
Mental Health Counseling Master’s Degrees
Marriage and Family Counseling Master’s Degrees
Selection is based on academic history, extracurricular activities, and employment history. Financial need is not considered.

Deadline:
April 1

Submit:
online application at:http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Psychology_and_Counseling_Masters_Degree_Scholarship.html

Contact:
DegreeDirectory.org
551 Pilgrim Dr. Suite B
Foster City, CA 94404 USA
Phone Number: (650) 488-5017
Email: mast-psych-scholarship@degreedirectory.org

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Technology Manangement Master's Degree Scholarship

Qualifications:
This scholarship program is open to students pursuing Information Systems and Technology Management master’s degrees. Undergraduate students do not qualify. A wide range of degree programs will be considered including but not limited to:

Computer Information Systems Master’s Degrees
Computer Information Technology Master’s Degrees
Informatics Master’s Degrees
Information Systems Master’s Degrees
Computer Systems Security Master’s Degrees
Technology Management Master’s Degrees
Selection is based on academic history, extracurricular activities, and employment history. Financial need is not considered.

Deadline:
April 1

Submit:
Online application at :http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Information_Systems_and_Technology_Management_Masters_Degree_Scholarship.html

Contact:
DegreeDirectory.org
551 Pilgrim Dr. Suite B
Foster City, CA 94404 USA
Phone Number: (650) 488-5017
Email: mast-infosys-scholarship@degreedirectory.org

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Communications and Journalism BA Degree Scholarship

Qualifications:
This scholarship program is open to students pursuing Communications and Journalism related majors. High school students enrolled in a bachelor program in Communications or Journalism next year are also eligible to receive the award. A wide range of degree programs will be considered including but not limited to:

Communications Bachelor’s Degrees
Journalism Bachelor’s Degrees
Public Relations Bachelor’s Degrees
Business Communications Bachelor’s Degrees
Advertising Bachelor’s Degrees
Broadcasting Bachelor’s Degrees

Deadline:
April 1

Submit:
Online application at:http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Communications_and_Journalism_Bachelors_Deg
ree_Scholarship.html

Contact:
DegreeDirectory.org
551 Pilgrim Dr. Suite B
Foster City, CA 94404 USA
Phone Number: (650) 488-5017
Email: bach-comm-scholarship@degreedirectory.org

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Degree Directory Academic Business Scholarship

Qualifications:
This scholarship program is open to students pursuing business related majors including:

Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Information Systems Management
Bachelor of Marketing
Bachelor of Finance
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship
Selection is based on academic history, extracurricular activities, and employment history. Financial need is not considered.

Deadline:
April 1

Submit:
online application at:http://degreedirectory.org/pdf/scholarship.pdf

Contact:
DegreeDirectory.org
551 Pilgrim Dr. Suite B
Foster City, CA 94404 USA
Phone Number: (650) 488-5017
Email: scholarship@degreedirectory.org

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Social Sciences BA Degree Scholarship

Qualifications:
This scholarship program is open to students pursuing Social Science related majors. High school students enrolled in a bachelor program in the Social Sciences next year are also eligible to receive the scholarship. Graduate students are not eligible. A wide range of degree programs will be considered including but not limited to:

Anthropology Bachelor’s Degrees
Sociology Bachelor’s Degrees
Psychology Bachelor’s Degrees
Political Science Bachelor’s Degrees
Economics Bachelor’s Degrees
History Bachelor’s Degrees
Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees
Selection is based on academic history, extracurricular activities, and employment history. Financial need is not considered.

Deadline:
April 1

Submit:
online application at: http://degreedirectory.org/pdf/socialScience_scholarship.pdf

Contact:
Eileen O'Connor
(650) 488-5017
eileen.oconnor@degreedirectory.org
Scholarship Coordinator

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Talbots Scholarship

Qualifications:
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.

Deadline:
January 2

Submit:
online application at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen/instructions.php

Contact info:
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082

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September 23, 2009

Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowship Predoctoral Fellowship

Qualifications:
All citizens or nationals of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation,
Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations),
Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level.

Deadline:
November 2

Submit:
online application at: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_046607
Personal information, contact information, educational background (names of all post-secondary institutions attended, years attended, degrees received), list of any honors, awards, fellowships, employment, and publications,
Statement of previous research (two-page limit, double-spaced),
Essay describing proposed plan of graduate study and research and the applicant’s long-range career goals (two-page limit, double-spaced, avoid technical jargon),
Personal statement (not to exceed two pages, double-spaced) that describes the applicant’s background and experience and commitment to the goals of the Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships program by addressing all of the following that apply:

the applicant’s capacity to respond in pedagogically productive ways to the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds
the applicant’s sustained personal engagement with communities that are underrepresented in the academy and ability to bring this asset to learning, teaching and scholarship at the college or university level
the applicant’s likelihood of using the diversity of human experience as an educational resource in teaching and scholarship, and
Membership in one or more of the following groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding:

Alaska Natives (Aleut, Eskimo or other Indigenous People of Alaska)
Black/African Americans
Mexican American/Chicanas/Chicanos
Native American Indians
Native Pacific Islanders (Hawaiian/Polynesian/Micronesian)
Puerto Ricans

Names and contact information of four professors who will upload a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
Advance Preparation

Contact:
Fellowships Office, Keck 576
National Research Council
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Tel: 202-334-2872
Fax: 202-334-3419
E-mail: infofell@nas.edu

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September 17, 2009

Battelle High School Scholarship

Qualifications:
Graduating High School Seniors
Resident of the State of Ohio.
Must be a PAID NSBE Jr. Member.
Pursing a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) disciplined degree after graduation.

Deadline:
January 22

Submit:
Completed online scholarship application via applicant’s NSBE Online account.
Paper application will serve as a backup to the online system.
Official transcript (for review of relevant courses taken) – Spring of previous year grades accepted. Applicants will also be able to upload an unoffical copy during the application process.

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Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Qualifications:
Current high school seniors (at the time of application) attending school in the United States with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents planning to pursue a degree at an accredited college or university in the United States.

Deadline:
October 31, 2009

Submit:
Completed online scholarship application, found on the Coca-Cola Scholars Program website https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/ . Semifinalists will be selected and notified in November, at which time they will be required to supply additional application material, including essays, letters of recommendation, and official transcripts.

Contact:
Coca−Cola Scholars Program
Toll Free 800-306-2653

scholars@na.ko.com

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American Copy Editors Society Scholarship

Qualifications:
College students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who will be juniors, seniors or graduate students in the fall, and graduating students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships.

Deadline:
November 15, 2009

Submit:
Completed online application form at thathttp://www.copydesk.org/forms/scholarship2010.pdf will demonstrate an interest in and aptitude for copy editing.

Contact:
http://www.copydesk.org/index.php

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September 03, 2009

Johnson and Johnson Corporate Scholarship

Qualifications:
Minimum 3.2 GPA required (on a 4.0 scale)
Current College Sophomore, Junior or Senior NSBE member (Majors: Biomedical, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Material, and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Operations/Logistics, and Business majors.
Must be a current, paid NSBE member
Must demonstrate an interest in employment with Johnson & Johnson.
Scholarship applicants must also apply for J&J employment opportunities to be considered. Applicants must complete an online application for J&J employment opportunities at www.jnj.com/careers
Must be willing and able to participate in an internship or co-op (if offer is extended)
Attendance at the National Convention Annual Awards Event in March 2009 is required.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Deadline:
January 23

Submit:
online application at https://nol.nsbe.org/scholarships/index.aspx
Official (preferred) or unofficial transcript Resume
Scholarship applicants may have the opportunity to be selected to interview for an internship or co-op. All applications will be evaluated and Johnson & Johnson representatives will select the scholarship recipient(s).

Contact:
703-549-2207 scholarships@nsbe.org

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GE Lloyd Trotter African American Forum Scholarship

Qualifications:

Required minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0/4.0 scale

Must be paid NSBE members

Must hold Senior status
Major in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, Information Management/Systems or Computer Science

Must attend an accredited university geographically located East of the Mississippi River

All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or hold an official U.S. work authorization

Deadline:
January 22

Submit:
Provide a 300-word or less response to an essay question (part of online application)

Scholarship Applications must also include an Official University/College transcript Applicant will be able to upload an unofficial transcript during the application process.

Current resume submitted via NSBE Online Digital Job Center.

Contact:
(703) 549-2207 or scholarships@nsbe.org

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Fullfilling the Legacy Scholarship

Qualifications:
All NSBE(National Society Black Engineers) undergraduate and graduate student members are eligible to apply. Non-engineering/non-technical majors are ineligible.

Deadline:
January 22

Submit:
Applications must be submitted online via NSBE Online.
Scholarship Applications must also include an Official or unofficial University/College transcript. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Mail Transcripts to:
National Society of Black Engineers Transcripts
205 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314

All applicants must submit one current resume through the NSBE Online Digital Job Center.

Contact:
scholarships@nsbe.org

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ExxonMobil Corporate Scholarship

Qualifications:
Minimum Required GPA: Regional Award – 3.3, National Award – 3.5

College Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior NSBE member

Major in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Applicants must submit a 150-word maximum statement in response to the following question: “What advice would you offer fellow engineering students to motivate them to make academic excellence a priority in their college career?”

Applications will be evaluated and the recipient(s) will be selected by NSBE. Only applications submitted for the ExxonMobil Corporate Scholarship program will be considered for the award.

Deadline:
January 22

Submit:
Complete ONLINE application on NSBE Online System

Official transcript – Mail to:
National Society of Black Engineers Transcripts
205 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314 Applicants will be able to upload an unofficial copy during the application process.

Resume (Received from members through NSBE Online System)

Statement – Completed with online application

Contact:
(703) 549-2207 or scholarships@nsbe.org

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Eli Lilly and Co. Corporate Scholarship

Qualifications:
Minimum 3.0 GPA
College Sophomore, Junior, or Senior NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) member
Major in Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
Must be a financial NSBE member of Region IV (midwest)
Must demonstrate an interest in employment with Eli Lilly and Company
Applications will be evaluated and the recipient(s) will be selected by NSBE on behalf of Eli Lilly via the NSBE Online system. Only applications submitted for the Eli Lilly Scholarship program will be considered for the award.

Deadline:
January 23

Submit:
Complete ONLINE application on NSBE Online System
Official transcript – Mail to:
NSBE Transcripts
205 Dainger
Resume (Received from members through NSBE Online System)

Contact:
(703) 549-2207 or scholarships@nsbe.org

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Caterpiller Corporate Scholarship

Qualifications:

Minimum 2.8/4.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding)

College Sophomore, Junior or Senior NSBE ( National Society of Black Engineers)member

Major in Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science or Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, and Applied or Engineering Physics

Must be a financial NSBE member (Required)

Applications will be evaluated and the recipient(s) will be selected by Caterpillar representatives via the NSBE Online system. Only applications submitted for the NSBE Caterpillar Scholarship program will be considered for the award.

Deadline:
January 22

Submit:
Complete ONLINE application on NSBE Online System

Official transcript Mail to :
NSBE Transcripts
205 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314

Applicants will be able to upload an unofficial copy during the application process.

Resume (Received from members through NSBE Online System)

Contact:

(703) 549-2207 or scholarships@nsbe.org

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Bechtel Foundation Scholarship

Qualifications:
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Current College Sophomore, Junior or Senior NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) member.
Major in Architectural, Civil, Electric, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering.
Applications will be evaluated and scholarship recipients selected by NSBE on behalf of Bechtel Foundation behalf.

Deadline:
June 30,2010
Submit:
Official transcript – Mail to :
NSBE Transcripts
205 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314

Resume (submitted the NSBE Online system)

Contact:
703-549-2207 or scholarships@nsbe.org

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Battelle Collegiate Scholarship

Qualifications:
College Junior or Senior NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) member
Major in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineer, Statistics and Applied or Engineering Physics
Must be a financial NSBE member
Applications will be evaluated and the recipients(s) will be selected by NSBE representatives via the NSBE Online system. Only applications submitted for the Battelle Scholarship program will be considered for the award.

Deadline:
January 22

Submit:
Completed online scholarship application via applicant’s NSBE Online account.
Official transcript (for review of relevant courses taken) (You will be able to upload an unofficial copy during the application process.)
Resume (submitted and accessed through NSBE Online System)

Contact:
703-549-2207 or scholarships@nsbe.org

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August 27, 2009

Paul and Carol David Foundation

Qualifications:
Demonstrate a significant financial need in order to pursue their education
Are Stark County, Ohio high school seniors, attending a Stark County High school
Demonstrate above average academic performance
Participate in extracurricular activities (sports, school organizations, community involvement, work)
Have overcome some obstacles in their lives
Exhibit good character (i.e., are good citizens in the community)

Deadline:
April 10

Submit:
online application at http://www.davidscholar.org/documents/Grant%20Application%202006.doc
The completed original application, signed by applicant and his or her parent(s) or legal guardian(s); along with the following attachments:
A copy of the first two pages of the most recent federal tax return (i.e., 1040) of applicant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attached as indicated in the application. NOTE: In instances where parents file separate returns, a copy of each parent’s tax return is required. If parents are separated or divorced, a tax return must be submitted for both parent(s) or guardians(s). (The Foundation will accept tax information separately in order to maintain confidentiality of each parent). If parent(s) or guardian(s) are self-employed, a copy of Schedule C, Schedule F, etc., is required with a copy of the tax return;
A copy of the FULL Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) report, showing the Expected Family Contribution (EFC);
A copy of the financial aid award letter received from the college being attended in the fall (if this is not available before the application deadline, send the letter separate when the letter becomes available);
Two completed teacher evaluations, signed and placed in signed, sealed envelopes and forwarded to the Foundation with the completed application;
A copy of applicant’s official high school transcript, showing test scores, placed in a signed, sealed envelope and forwarded to the Foundation with the completed application;
Completed personal statement essay questions as requested in the application; and
In addition to the original application and attachments, TWO copies of: the completed application, tax return information, Student Aid Report, financial aid award letter, and essays, with each complete set of copies being stapled together (NO binders or notebooks, please).
Mail all of the above items (in one large envelope) to:

The Paul & Carol David Foundation
c/o David Scholar Program
4048 Dressler Road NW, Suite 200
Canton, OH 44718

Contact:
4048 Dressler Road NW, Suite 200, Canton, Ohio 44718
Phone: 330.479.0200 | Fax: 330.479.0222
info@davidfoundation.org

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August 26, 2009

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Qualifications:
US Citizen or legal resident
high school senior planning to enroll full-time for the fall of 2010
demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school the community or the workplace
be recommended by and unrelated adult who can attest to the student's achievement

Deadline:
December 15
Submit:
online application available at http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

Contact:
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
PO Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082

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Gates Millennium Scholarship

Qualifications:
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, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED
Will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited*** college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
Have completed and submitted all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form) by the deadline

Deadline:
January 11

Submit:
Online application available at http://www.gmsp.org

Contact:
Gates Millennium Scholars
PO Box 10500
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 1-877-690-4677

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August 24, 2009

Future Engineer Scholarship Program

Qualifications:
Candidates must be full-time students at the time of application submittal, pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States during the 2009 calendar year, and be accepted into the School of Engineering. Scholarships will not be awarded to Freshman, or Seniors who will be graduating on or before June 2010. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale (or 3.5 on a 4.5 scale, and so forth)

Deadline:
October 15

Submit:
application available online at kellyengineering.com/scholarships

Contact:
Call 248.244.5287
Email program coordinator at kerscholar@kellyservices.com

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Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship

Qualifications:
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers a competition for awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. The Gilman Scholarship Program seeks to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. Specifically, the Gilman Program offers scholarships for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in education abroad.

Deadline:
October 6

Submit:
online application at www.iie.org/gillman

Contact info:
email: gilmanadvisores@iie.org
phone : 713-621-6300 ext 16

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August 20, 2009

Charles D Whitmer Fund Scholarship

Qualifications:
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident with verification-stamped I-551 unexpired
Reside in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake or Geauga counties, and be enrolled (or plan to enroll and attend), on a full-time basis, an accredited, four-year college or university; or be enrolled in a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) or similar program leading to a commission in the United States armed forces (award contingent upon verification of acceptance for 2008-09 year)
Be willing to work, save and pay for a portion of your educational expenses during your university years
Show a significant degree of self-motivation, self-help, initiative, good work ethic and generally embody the entrepreneurial spirit
Help others

Deadline:
March 31

Submit:
Application form available at: http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/Scholarships/TCF%20scholarship%20application%20-%202009-10.doc

A letter of recommendation (from a person of your choosing who is not a relative)
A transcript or record of prior educational experience (submit high school transcripts if you have completed one year or less of study beyond high school)
A personal statement (essay of up to 600 words) that will help committee members learn about your personal history, perspectives, goals and interests. Please include a description of your education plans, career goals and how this scholarship could help you meet your goals. This is a very important part of the application because it helps committee members get a sense of your commitment to the eligibility criteria.
Awards are contingent upon submission of a letter of acceptance from the educational institution to be attended during the 2010-11 academic year.

Contact:
The Cleveland Foundation
1422 Euclid Avenue
Suite 1300
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-861-3810Fax: 216-861-1729

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Rev. A William Jamerson Memorial Scholarship

Qualifications:
Be enrolled or accepted at an accredited, Pell-eligible educational institution offering courses toward a degree or certificate or certification in vocational or technical training
Be a resident of the city of Cleveland or one of its bordering suburbs
Be enrolled or accepted at full-time status (a minimum 12 credit hours per term)
Have a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 grade scale
Be an active church member, endorsed by a letter of reference from your pastor

Deadline:
March 31

Submit:
Submit application available at: http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/Scholarships/TCF%20scholarship%20application%20-%202009-10.doc

Contact:
The Cleveland Foundation
1422 Euclid Avenue
Suite 1300
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-861-3810Fax: 216-861-1729

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Wilma A. Chapman Scholarship Fund

Qualifications:
Be a resident of the city of Cleveland
Be enrolled or accepted in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited, Pell-eligible educational institution for full-time (12 credit hours) or part-time (minimum six credit hours) status per term
Have a mental illness in one of the following categories: schizophrenia, mood disorders, or anxiety disorders
Have your treating physician's endorsement
Have household income of less than $100,000
Be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (unexpired)

Deadline:
March 31

Submit:
Submit application available at: http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/Scholarships/TCF%20scholarship%20application%20-%202009-10.doc

Contact:
The Cleveland Foundation
1422 Euclid Avenue
Suite 1300
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-861-3810Fax: 216-861-1729

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Alcoa Fund Scholarship

Qualifications:
African-American or Hispanic student or graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District or a Catholic school in Greater Cleveland
Minimum grade-point average of 3.0
Enrolled or currently attending a two- or four-year accredited educational institution within the state of Ohio
Willing to participate in a voluntary mentor program with periodic reporting on academic activity

Deadline:
March 31

Submit:
Submit application available at: http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/Scholarships/TCF%20scholarship%20application%20-%202009-10.doc

Contact:
The Cleveland Foundation
1422 Euclid Avenue
Suite 1300
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-861-3810Fax: 216-861-1729

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August 11, 2009

ACS Scholars Program

Qualifications:
ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of up to $5,000* are given to qualified applicants based on academic standing, financial need, career objective, leadership skills, and involvement in school activities and community service.

Deadline:
Applications accepted November 1– March 1 for the following academic year.

Submit:
To apply for the American Chemical Society Scholars Program award, you must:

Submit an application form by March 1, 2010. You can apply online, download the application, or call (800) 227-5558 ext. 6250 to receive it by mail.
Provide a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR). This form is provided to you after you submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA). Information on the form is kept confidential.
High school students must submit (or arrange to have sent):
Your most recent official transcript or grade report
ACT or SAT score report
Two letters of recommendation. We require at least one recommendation from a chemistry instructor or someone who is familiar with your work in science. Recommendations may be emailed by the recommender only to scholars@acs.org.
College students must submit:
An official transcript of grades. College freshmen will need to provide a high school transcript in addition to the college transcript. Transfer students must submit copies of transcripts from all previous institutions attended (transcripts from current institutions that include transferred credits/courses is acceptable).
Two letters of recommendation. We require at least one recommendation from a faculty member in your field of study. The second letter of recommendation should be from someone who knows you as a student, an employee or volunteer, and who can provide insight into your personal character, potential, motivation and ability to successfully complete a rigorous scientific course of study. Recommendations may be emailed by the recommender only to scholars@acs.org.
All documentation must be received by March 1, 2010. Please mail to:

American Chemical Society Scholars Program
1155 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C 20036

Contact info:
ACS Scholars Program
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
800-227-5558, ext. 6250
Fax: (202) 872-4361
Email: scholars@acs.org

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Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship

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

Rising junior or senior female undergraduate student
Enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university
Major in chemistry or chemistry-related science
Students in pre-med programs who intend to go to medical school are not eligible for this scholarship.
Completed research or plan to conduct research during undergraduate years
Minimum overall GPA of 3.25
US citizen or permanent resident
Able to demonstrate evidence of financial need

Deadline:
May 1

Submit:
The 2010 application will be available for online submission in late 2009 at http://portal.acs.org

In the online application process, the applicant will be required to provide/upload the following:

Applicant statement to describe why the applicant is a good candidate to receive the scholarship
Community service statement to describe the applicant’s community service activities and related responsibilities
Leadership statement to describe the key leadership roles that the applicant has fulfilled
Research presentations/publications list
Research summary to summarize the specific nature of research (or planned research) and the applicant’s role in it
Future goals statement to summarize applicant’s future plans and goals
Resume / C.V.
Copy of the most recent award letter from the applicant’s institution outlining all costs of attendance and itemizing any financial awards, scholarships, or grants the applicant receives
One letter of recommendation from an academic/professional reference
The applicant’s advisor must complete a form to rate the applicant
In addition, estimated unmet need for the next academic year must be indicated on the application form. Unmet financial need is equal to the cost of tuition, academic fees, and books minus the estimated family contribution and any scholarships/grants.

Contact Info:
Email: diversity@acs.org
Fax: 202-776-8003
American Chemical Society
Department of Diversity Programs
1155 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036

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AES Engineers

Qualifications:
This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.

Deadline:
October 6

Submit:
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions below:

1. Explain the importance of your current studies in today's society.
2. There is general agreement that our economy is in trouble. In general terms, how much responsibility should be shouldered by the average citizen?

Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com

Contact Info:
Website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

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August 07, 2009

Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship

Qualifications:
All graduates whose major was art, architecture, music, theatre, and urban and regional planning

Deadline:
Application deadline is December 3

Scholarship Amount:
Three Fellowships awarded
$20000 field of music
$20000 architectural design and history, art and design, theatre, dance, or instrumental or vocal music
$9000 in art, architecture ,dance, landscape architecture, theatre, or urban and regional planning

Contact info:
Application available by contacting rewilcox@illinois.edu

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July 29, 2009

Asian Woman in Business

Application available online:http://www.awib.org/content_frames/ScholarshipFund.html
Application deadline: August 1
Amount of Scholarship: $2500

Qualifications

Candidates for the scholarship must be female of Asian (includes those who can trace their ancestry from Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam) or Pacific Islander ancestry.
Candidates must also fulfill the following criteria to be considered:

Enrolled full-time in an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. at the time of application and award
Have one or more of the following:
a) a leadership role in a community or non-profit endeavor, or b) a record of entrepreneurial achievement
Minimum of 3.0 Undergraduate GPA (out of 4.0) at the time of application
Most recent college transcript is required for the application; semifinalists will be required to provide their most recent official college transcript
U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Deadline

The application deadline is August 1, 2009. Semifinalists will be notified in September 2009 and winners will be notified in November 2009.

Submit
Submit the application found at http://www.awib.org/content_frames/ScholarshipFund.html

Contact info:
Asian Women In Business
42 Broadway, Suite 1748
New York, New York 10004
Tel: 212.868.1368 - Fax: 212.868.1373
info@awib.org

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May 29, 2009

Women in Service to Appalachia offer $500 Scholarship

Applications available online: http://www.womeninservice.org
Application Deadline: June 1
Amount of Scholarship: $500

Qualifications

Women 18 years or older

Enrolled or accepted in an institution of higher learning

Regularly involved in community service

Repeat applications will not be considered

Deadline
The application deadline is June 1

Submit:

Completed, typed scholarship form (available online)

Two letters of reference, on organization letterhead from adults who can speak to your involvement in community service.

Community service resume that lists and explains the service you have been involved in during the last four years.

Typed 300-word essay responding to the questions: "Please briefly describe an important economic, environmental, or social issue facing Appalachia today. For the issue you have chosen, and based on your service experience and school studies, please describe how an individual can help address this issue."

Transcript of college work or proof of enrollment/acceptance.

Contact Info
Website: http://www.womeninservice.org
Contact: Mary Steitz, Scholarship Chair
Email: msteitz@bex.net
Send Applications To: WSA Scholarship Committee, 8922 Sycamore Trail, Sylvania, OH 43560

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Soil and Water Conservation Society - $1,000 scholarship

Applications available online: http://www.ohiochapterswcs.org/home.html
Application Deadline: June 12
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000

Qualifications

An Ohio resident,

Enrolled at an Ohio college or university in the fall of 2009

Pursuing a two or four year degree in a "natural resources conservation" related program

Examples

Agronomy, Soil Science, Resource Management, Forestry, Land-use Planning, Environmental Engineering, Wildlife Biology, Landscape Architecture, Wildlife Management, Agriculture Engineer, Plant Science

Website: http://www.ohiochapterswcs.org/home.html
Contact: Angel Arehart
Address: 200 N High St. Rm 522, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-255-2494
Email: angel.arehart@oh.usda.gov

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