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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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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December 08, 2009
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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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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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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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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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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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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May 29, 2009
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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