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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April 09, 2010
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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December 04, 2009
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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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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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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August 11, 2009
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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