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| Alabama Concrete Industries Association Scholarships | $8,000 | November 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be college seniors majoring in architecture, engineering or building sciences at universities in Alabama. They must be Alabama residents with a 2.5 or higher GPA. How to apply: Applications are available from your school's guidance office. An application form, letter of recommendation and essay are required. Alabama Concrete Industries Association 1745 Platt Place Montgomery, AL 36117 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Alabama G.I. Dependents' Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, stepchildren, spouse or un-remarried widow(er) of a veteran with service-related disabilities rated at 20 percent or more; whose parent/spouse died with such a rating; whose parent/spouse was a POW; whose parent/spouse was declared an MIA or whose parent/spouse died during active military service in the line of duty. The scholarship pays up to five years of full tuition at any Alabama state-supported institution of higher learning including mandatory textbooks. The scholarship also covers 18 months of technical training including mandatory textbooks at any Alabama state-supported technical school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Alabama GI and Dependents Educational Benefit Act Alabama State Department of Veterans Affairs R.S.A. Plaza Building, 770 Washington Avenue, Suite 470 Montgomery, AL 36104 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Birdsong Peanuts FFA Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must produce peanuts or come from peanut-producing families. They must also be current FFA members under the age of 23 working towards degrees in agriculture or agribusiness at U.S. institutions. Applicants must be residents of Alabama, Florida or Georgia. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Charles Clarke Cordle Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have any class of ham radio license, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be residents of and attend school in Georgia or Alabama. How to apply: Applications are available online but may not be completed electronically. All completed applications must be mailed. American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Curwen-Guidry-Blackburn Scholarship Fund | $750 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Students must be high school seniors and currently bowling in a USBC Certified Youth League. Students must reside in a Southern Bowling Congress member state which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Applicants must have bowled in a USBC Certified Youth League three of four years in high school and have bowled 75 percent of the league schedule. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and achieved an ACT composite score of 20 or SAT composite score of 1410. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official high school grade and credits transcript with a minimum of six semesters of information that includes ACT and/or SAT scores and a personal letter of recommendation from high school principal or counselor are required. Southern Bowling Congress 9817 Miller Road Sherwood, AR 72120 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dixie Boys Baseball Scholarship Program | $1,250 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must plan to pursue undergraduate studies at a college or university. An application, financial statement, two recommendation letters, proof of baseball participation, transcript and essay are required. Selection is based on class rankings, strong school and community leadership and financial need. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. How to apply: Applications are available online. Dixie Boys Baseball P.O. Box 8263 Dothan, AL 36304 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dixie Youth Scholarship Program | $2,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been registered on a Dixie Youth Baseball team participating in a franchised Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. league prior to reaching age thirteen. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record and citizenship. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. How to apply: Contact your local league officials or a district, state or national director for an application, and applications are also available online. Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. Johnny Berthelot, Chairman Scholarship Committee 110 South Bolivar Street Suite 207 Marshall, TX 75670 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Don't Wait to Reach Your Potential Scholarship for Alabama Teens | $500 | January 4 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Alabama residents in grades 9-12. Students are required to sign up for the weekly eNewsletter. How to apply: Applications are available online. Potential Magazine 61 Market Place Montgomery, AL 36117 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ed and Charlotte Rodgers Scholarships | Varies | August 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time civil engineering students who have completed their sophomore year of college. They must be in good standing academically, have a good GPA and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on leadership skills, awards received and extracurricular involvements. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, a recent photo and a personal essay are required. Alabama Road Builders Association Inc. 630 Adams Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Educational Training Voucher Programs for Foster Youth | $5,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been in foster care for their 18th birthday and have aged out at that time, been adopted from foster care with the adoption finalized after their 16th birthday, or have their foster care case closed between the ages of 18 and 21. Students must be residents of Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio or the District of Columbia. Students must be a U.S. citizen with assets worth less than $10,000. Applicants must be at least 17 but younger than 21 to apply for the first time. Students must have been accepted into a degree, certificate or other accredited program at a college, university, technical or vocational school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Foster Care to Success 21351 Gentry Drive Suite 130 Sterling, VA 20166 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Family District 1 Scholarships | Varies | April |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors, high school graduates or current undergraduate or graduate students who plan to attend a college or university full-time during the calendar year of application. They must be residents of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee or Florida. How to apply: Applications are available online. The current application must be used and must be sent by certified mail and return receipt requested. American Hellenic Education Progressive Association 1909 Q Street NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Fastline Publications FFA Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants may be from Iowa or Texas and working toward two-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Applicants may also be from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina and working toward four-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: An application form is required. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Geisinger Scholarship | Varies | February 4 |
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Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. How to apply: Applications are available online. University of Michigan College Administration 1221 Beal Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 2102 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Gorgas Scholarship Competition | Up to $10,000 | January 18 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Alabama residents who are high school seniors and have completed a scientific research project and an accompanying report of no more than 20 pages. They must have completed all college entrance requirements by October 1 of the year of application submission. Selection is based on the quality of the scientific research paper that is submitted as part of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An entry form, research paper, official transcript, one letter of recommendation and additional research-related documentation are required. Alabama Junior Academy of Science c/o Dr. Ellen Buckner CHS 1506, Samford University 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships | $500-$5,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for high school seniors or 2.75 for college students. Selection is based on academic excellence, community involvement, leadership skills, awards and honors and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jimmy Rane Foundation P.O. Box 40 Abbeville, AL 36310 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mahindra USA Women in Ag Scholarship | $2,500 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture and reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or West Virginia. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required as well as participation in community service, financial need and leadership ability. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MetLife Foundation FFA Scholarship | $2,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward four-year degrees in specific areas of agriculture including public service and administration, agribusiness management, range/soil science, public communications, plant or animal breeding and genetics, education, plant pathology, journalism, technology, extension, mechanization, public relations, finance, economics, sales, marketing or engineering. Applicants must also be residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACA South Student Leadership Scholarships | Varies | November 30 |
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Eligibility: Students must hold a significant campus leadership position, demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities and make significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering. Students must attend school in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or Puerto Rico. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACE Eastern Area Scholarship | $3,000 | January 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a permanent resident of the United States and be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate in an accredited engineering or physical science degree program at a two or four-year college or university. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a permanent address within the NACE Eastern Area which includes the following states and/or U.S. Territories: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana (excluding Lake, Porter La Porte, Newton and Jasper counties), Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation forms, an academic transcript and essay scholarship questions are required. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation 15835 Park Ten Place Houston, TX 77084-5145 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Northrop Grumman Scholarship | $5,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students living in each of Maryland's 23 counties, one scholarship for a student living in the city of Baltimore and two scholarships for applicants living in specific counties/communities from the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Utah or Virginia. Applicants must have a minimum composite SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 27 and a minimum GPA of 3.5. How to apply: Applications are available online. Society of Women Engineers 130 East Randolph Street Suite 3500 Chicago, IL 60601 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest | $3,500-$5,000 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors who live or attend an accredited college in states with Regions branches. Students must write an essay about a Black American individual who has been an inspiration. How to apply: Applications are available online. Regions Bank 1900 Fifth Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Smith Scholarship Program | Varies | January 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors at an Alabama high school and plan to attend an Alabama four-year college the following fall. Students must also write two essays about their future plans and their community service or family assistance endeavors and provide three letters of recommendation. A minimum C+ GPA is required. How to apply: Applications are available online or by mail. Smith Scholarship Foundation 400 Caldwell Trace Birmingham, AL 35242 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA) Scholarship | $2,500 | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be upper-level undergraduates with over 65 credit hours or graduate students enrolled in an accredited institution located within SEDA’s region (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida or Kentucky). Students must be currently majoring in an area related to the drinking water or wastewater industries with a minimum 2.5 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southeast Desalting Association 354 NW Alice Avenue Stuart, FL 34994 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Alaska Sea Service Scholarship | $1,000 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students and the dependent children or spouses of Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personnel. Students must legally claim Alaska as their state of residence. How to apply: Applications are available online. Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201-5424 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Arc of Washington State Trust Fund Stipend Award | Varies | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate juniors or above (including graduate-level students) and must be enrolled in a college or university located in Idaho, Washington state, Alaska or Oregon. They must be interested in working with the developmentally disabled. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcripts, personal statement and two letters of recommendation are required. Arc of Washington State Attn: Diana Stadden 2638 State Avenue NE Olympia, WA 98506 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students from Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii or Alaska with demonstrated financial need. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students with Japanese or other Asian ancestry. How to apply: Applications are available online. Seattle Foundation 1200 Fifth Avenue Suite 1300 Seattle, WA 98101-3151 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| David E. Knox Memorial Nursing Fellowship | $2,500 | April 8 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted to a nursing (BSN or RN) program and enrolled in the program full-time by the semester when the award will be used. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must commit to a year of practicing nursing in a small community in Alaska upon graduation. Preference is given students pursuing practice in operating rooms and/or those with financial need and/or those who are near the completion of their degree. How to apply: Applications are available online. Alaska Community Foundation 3201 C Street Suite 110 Anchorage, AK 99503 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Merritt Olson Scholarship | $10,000 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership skills, community service and extracurricular involvement. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must be enrolled full-time at an educational institution for the upcoming academic year. Preference is given to students intent on pursuing a career in education, specifically as either a math, history or English teacher or as a guidance counselor. How to apply: Applications are available online. Alaska Community Foundation 3201 C Street Suite 110 Anchorage, AK 99503 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kelley and Canterbury LLC Alaska Curiosity Scholarship | $1,000 | September 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be either high school seniors who will be enrolled in college for the upcoming fall semester or college students at the undergraduate or graduate level in Alaska. Students must create a short video answering the questions found on the scholarship webpage. How to apply: Applications are available online. Kelley and Canterbury LLC 821 N Street Suite 205 Anchorage, AK 99501 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lori Rhett Memorial Scholarship | Varies | November 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students must hold a significant campus leadership position and demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities. Applicants must also be making significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering and must attend school in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mary Lou Brown Scholarship | $2,500 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of the ARRL Northwest Division (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington), be working for a bachelor's or graduate degree, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated interest in promoting the Amateur Radio Service. How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail. American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MGMA Western Section Scholarship | $2,500 | May |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of one of the MGMA Western Section states, namely Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. They must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program relating to medical practice management (such as public health, business administration or health care administration). Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required. Medical Group Management Association 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mr. Dae Hyun Ko Scholarship | Varies | June |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region 3540 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 920 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage(NSAA) Scholarship | $1,500 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Alaska. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Students must be taking a minimum of 8 credits during the semester in which the award is granted. Selection is based on community service, academic achievement and cross-country skiing accomplishments. How to apply: Applications are available online. Alaska Community Foundation 3201 C Street Suite 110 Anchorage, AK 99503 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Open Door Presbyterian Church Scholarship | Varies | June |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region 3540 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 920 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Red Boucher Scholarship | $1,000 | January 20 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a technology related program by the beginning of the semester in which the award is granted. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Alaska Community Foundation 3201 C Street Suite 110 Anchorage, AK 99503 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Richard D. Johnson Memorial Post-Secondary Scholarship | $1,000 | March 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be average students involved in school, church and community activities with strong beliefs in the importance of patriotic organizations such as the American Legion. They must have a GPA between 2.0 and 3.0 with an improving outlook on life. Students must show need and have set goals upon graduating from high school. A minimum 500-word essay is required. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Legion - Alaska 1550 Charter Circle Anchorage, AK 99508 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Shelly Szepanski Memorial Flight Scholarship | $5,000 | April 8 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a science-related degree program, with preference given to wildlife biology or natural resources majors, who intend on pursuing a pilot's license as a part of science-related career goals. Students must have passed the FAA written flight test and medical exam. Preference is given to students enrolled in the University of Alaska system with demonstrated financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Alaska Community Foundation 3201 C Street Suite 110 Anchorage, AK 99503 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Scholarship | $5,000 | June 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and be members or descendants of a federally recognized, state recognized or terminated American Indian tribe; or Alaska Native village, council or corporation; or Native Hawaiian or identify as a Pacific Islander from a U.S.-affiliated Pacific Island jurisdiction. Students must be accepted or enrolled in a master’s program in an accredited, public or private, nonprofit institution of higher education in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and pursue a field of study in education policy, leadership, technical assistance, research or a closely related field. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required. How to apply: Applications are available online. Education Northwest 1417 NW Everett Street Suite 310 Portland, OR 97209 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| William Lake Memorial Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Allegan County Community Foundation 524 Marshall Street Allegan, MI 49010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Wrangell Scholarship | $20,000 | April 8 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an accredited educational institution by the beginning of the semester in which the award is granted. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need. Selection is based on academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Alaska Community Foundation 3201 C Street Suite 110 Anchorage, AK 99503 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Alisa's Angels Scholarship | $5,000 | February |
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Eligibility: A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of service to others. Students must submit high school transcripts, an essay describing their service work and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or faith leader. How to apply: Applications are available online. Alisa's Angels Foundation 3404 N. Soldier Trail Tucson, AZ 85749 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Arizona BPW Foundation Annual Scholarships | Varies | June 18 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be women who are returning to school to broaden their job prospects at a community college or trade school in Arizona. They must provide a career goal statement, financial need statement, most recent transcript, most recent income tax return and two letters of recommendation. How to apply: Applications are available online. Arizona Business and Professional Women's Foundation P.O. Box 32596 Phoenix, AZ 85064 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Arizona National Livestock Show Scholarship | $40,000 total for all awards | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be currently taking at least 12 hours and have completed at least 12 semester hours at a college or university and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Arizona National Livestock Show 1826 W. McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85007 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| BLET Auxiliary Scholarships | $1,000 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of both a BLET Auxiliary and BLET member (living or deceased) and enrolled or accepted by an accredited university, college or institute of higher learning. If the applicant is a graduate student or returning to school as a sophomore, junior or senior, he or she must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic record, leadership, character and personal achievement. How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request through your local GIA auxiliary or BLE division. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Auxiliary Attn: Helen Brand, National Secretary 38768 Crescent Hill Road Osawatomie, KS 66064 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship | $2,500 for 4 years | May 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa or Washington. Students must also major in one of the following areas: business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology or education and belong to AISES. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Indian Science and Engineering Society 4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE Suite 200 Albuquerque, NM 87109 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Central Arizona DX Association Scholarship | $1,000 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Arizona residents with a Technician Class or higher Amateur Radio License. They must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Graduating high school seniors receive preference over current college students. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have any class of ham radio license, be residents of the ARRL Southwestern Division (Arizona, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego or Santa Barbara), attend a regionally-accredited college or university and study electronics, communications or a related field. How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail, not electronically. American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Corporate Leadership Scholarships | $1,500 | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a GEF Learning Resource Center at Arizona State University, California Polytechnic State University, Clemson University, Murray State, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin - Stout or Western Michigan University. Students must major in printing, graphic arts or graphic communications and be undergraduate or graduate students at the time of award. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Gravure Education Foundation P.O. Box 25617 Rochester, NY 14625 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Educational Training Voucher Programs for Foster Youth | $5,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been in foster care for their 18th birthday and have aged out at that time, been adopted from foster care with the adoption finalized after their 16th birthday, or have their foster care case closed between the ages of 18 and 21. Students must be residents of Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio or the District of Columbia. Students must be a U.S. citizen with assets worth less than $10,000. Applicants must be at least 17 but younger than 21 to apply for the first time. Students must have been accepted into a degree, certificate or other accredited program at a college, university, technical or vocational school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Foster Care to Success 21351 Gentry Drive Suite 130 Sterling, VA 20166 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Emerging Business Leaders Initiative Scholarship | $5,000 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year and be accepted into a business program at a North Central Association Accredited college or university in Arizona. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Preference is given to students with physical disabilities and employees/dependents of employees of member companies of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. How to apply: Applications are available online. Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 255 E. Osborn Suite 201 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| GEF Resource Center Scholarships | Varies | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at one of the following GEF Learning Resource Centers: Arizona State University, California Polytechnic State University, Clemson University, Murray State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin - Stout or Western Michigan University. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Gravure Education Foundation P.O. Box 25617 Rochester, NY 14625 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Geisinger Scholarship | Varies | February 4 |
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Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. How to apply: Applications are available online. University of Michigan College Administration 1221 Beal Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 2102 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| James A. Fortmann Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | April |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school senior graduating from an Arizona high school with preference to those from schools in the Verde Valley. Students must be enrolled full time and major in commercial art, fine art or art education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Arizona Community Foundation 2201 E. Camelback Road Suite 202 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kappa Delta Phi | $2,000 | October 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an AOTA accredited occupational therapy program. Students must have completed at least one year of occupational therapy specific course work. Priority is given to students of Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Ohio. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Occupational Therapy Foundation Attn: Jeanne Cooper 4720 Montgomery Lane Suite 202 Bethesda, MD 20814 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Katherine H. Dilley Scholarship Fund | Varies | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a degree program in occupational therapy or physical therapy at an accredited institution of higher learning. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available by request. A letter of application, financial aid form, official transcript and two letters of recommendation are required. Arizona State Society Daughters of the American Revolution Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kenneth N. Harrison Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | April |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have graduated from an Arizona Yuma County high school. Students must write an essay as part of their application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Arizona Community Foundation 2201 E. Camelback Road Suite 202 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kids' Chance of Arizona Scholarships | Up to full tuition | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be children of parents who were permanently or catastrophically injured or killed in an employment-related accident. They must be Arizona residents, and the parent's death or injury must have caused a major decrease in the family's income. All applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 25. How to apply: Applications are available online. Kids' Chance of Arizona P.O. Box 36753 Phoenix, AZ 85067-6753 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| LTC Michael Warren Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be either a current enlisted member of the Arizona National Guard, a current officer member of the Arizona National Guard that is also a member of the National Guard Association of Arizona (NGAAZ) or a dependent (spouse or child) of a member of the NGAAZ. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Guard Association of Arizona (NGAAZ) LTC Michael Warren Memorial Scholarship Committee 5640 East McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85008 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mahindra USA Women in Ag Scholarship | $2,500 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture and reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or West Virginia. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required as well as participation in community service, financial need and leadership ability. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MGMA Western Section Scholarship | $2,500 | May |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of one of the MGMA Western Section states, namely Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. They must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program relating to medical practice management (such as public health, business administration or health care administration). Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required. Medical Group Management Association 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mr. Dae Hyun Ko Scholarship | Varies | June |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region 3540 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 920 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Open Door Presbyterian Church Scholarship | Varies | June |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region 3540 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 920 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| PepsiCo Cesar Chavez Latino Scholarship | $5,000 | May 25 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be of Latino descent accepted for enrollment or enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program in Arizona or California. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of academic achievement, leadership potential, community service, extracurricular involvement and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Cesar Chavez Foundation PepsiCo Cesar Chavez Latino Scholarship Fund Cesar Chavez Foundation, Leasing Office 1655 E. California Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93307 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships of the Simon Youth Foundation | $1,500 | February 17 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical/vocational school full-time. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability or national origin, and recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, academic record, potential to succeed, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of career and educational goals and an outside appraisal. Awards are given at every Simon mall in the U.S. How to apply: Applications are available online. Only the first 3,000 applications that the organization receives are considered. Simon Youth Foundation 225 W. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Theodore D. Harrington Scholarship | $1,200 | January 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a permanent residence in the NACE Western Area which includes the following states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Applicants must take courses offered by an accredited college or university or programs approved by the area upon application. Selection is based on the overall strength of information provided by the applicant. How to apply: Applications are available online. An academic transcript, two nomination forms, one recommendation form and essay scholarship questions are required. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation 15835 Park Ten Place Houston, TX 77084-5145 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Titan Machinery Service Technician Sponsorship Program | Varies | March 1; December 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a participating school pursuing a two-year applied science degree in diesel technology or a precision Ag/GPS program. Participating schools are in the area of a Titan Machinery dealership in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Students must complete an application and work with the recruiting department for sponsorship. How to apply: Applications are available online. Titan Machinery 644 East Beaton Drive West Fargo, ND 58078 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Werner B. Thiele Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at one of the GEF Learning Resource Centers: Arizona State University, California Polytechnic State University, Clemson University, Murray State, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin - Stout or Western Michigan University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online or by mail. Gravure Education Foundation P.O. Box 25617 Rochester, NY 14625 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Academic Challenge Scholarship | $2,000-$5,000 | July 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Arkansas high school seniors who meet academic minimum standards and income requirements. Must submit FAFSA. How to apply: Applications are available through your high school counselor. FAFSA required. Arkansas Department of Higher Education 423 Main Street Suite 400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| American Legion Department of Arkansas High School Oratorical Scholarship Program | $1,000-$2,000 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Legion, Department of Arkansas Department Oratorical Chairman, Roger Lacy P.O. Box 3280 Little Rock, AR 72203 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Arkansas Cheer Coaches Association Cheer Classics Team of Excellence | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be senior cheerleaders who will be competing in the Cheer Classics put on by the Arkansas Cheer Coaches Association. Selection is based on the two-page essay, community service and three letters of recommendation. How to apply: Applications are available online. In addition to the online form, applicants must submit a two-page essay and three letters of recommendation. Arkansas Cheer Coaches Association Attn.: Connie Moody P.O. Box 1654 Heber Springs, AR 72543 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Conservation Scholarship | Up to $2,000 per semester | January 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Arkansas residents who are high school seniors or undergraduate or graduate-level college students. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or above and must be planning to pursue a career in natural resources conservation. They cannot have received full scholarship or grant funding from another source. Selection is based on the standardized scoring of each application as a whole. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, essay, official transcript, three personal references, one recommendation letter, photograph and statement of intent to pursue a four-year degree (for those currently attending a two-year institution) are required. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission 2 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Arkansas Rural Health Scholarship | $2,500 | May 28 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current residents of Arkansas and undergraduate or postgraduate medical students pursuing a degree or career path in a medicine-related field at an institution of higher learning in Arkansas. Students must be committed to rural health medicine and agree to serve in shortage areas of Arkansas upon completion of their medical education or residency training. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted. How to apply: Applications are available online. Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery 10809 Executive Center Drive Searcy Building Suite 100 Little Rock, AR 72211 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Arkansas Service Memorial Scholarship Endowment | $2,500 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Arkansas residents who plan to attend an institution of higher learning in the state. Scholarships are awarded by local Arkansas Community Foundation chapters. How to apply: Applications are available online. Arkansas Community Foundation 1400 W. Markham Suite 206 Little Rock, AR 72201 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship | $2,500 for 4 years | May 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa or Washington. Students must also major in one of the following areas: business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology or education and belong to AISES. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Indian Science and Engineering Society 4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE Suite 200 Albuquerque, NM 87109 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Curwen-Guidry-Blackburn Scholarship Fund | $750 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Students must be high school seniors and currently bowling in a USBC Certified Youth League. Students must reside in a Southern Bowling Congress member state which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Applicants must have bowled in a USBC Certified Youth League three of four years in high school and have bowled 75 percent of the league schedule. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and achieved an ACT composite score of 20 or SAT composite score of 1410. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official high school grade and credits transcript with a minimum of six semesters of information that includes ACT and/or SAT scores and a personal letter of recommendation from high school principal or counselor are required. Southern Bowling Congress 9817 Miller Road Sherwood, AR 72120 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dixie Boys Baseball Scholarship Program | $1,250 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must plan to pursue undergraduate studies at a college or university. An application, financial statement, two recommendation letters, proof of baseball participation, transcript and essay are required. Selection is based on class rankings, strong school and community leadership and financial need. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. How to apply: Applications are available online. Dixie Boys Baseball P.O. Box 8263 Dothan, AL 36304 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dixie Youth Scholarship Program | $2,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been registered on a Dixie Youth Baseball team participating in a franchised Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. league prior to reaching age thirteen. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record and citizenship. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. How to apply: Contact your local league officials or a district, state or national director for an application, and applications are also available online. Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. Johnny Berthelot, Chairman Scholarship Committee 110 South Bolivar Street Suite 207 Marshall, TX 75670 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa | $1,500 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward degrees in one of the following areas of agriculture: agronomy, crop science, agricultural communications, education, journalism, extension, public relations, business management, economics, finance, sales, marketing, plant pathology, plant breeding, plant genetics, soil science, soil conservation, water conservation or public service and administration. Applicants must be residents of Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or Wisconsin. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: An application form is required. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Fastline Publications FFA Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants may be from Iowa or Texas and working toward two-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Applicants may also be from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina and working toward four-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: An application form is required. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Fred R. McDaniel Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of and attend a post-secondary institution in the FCC Fifth Call District (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi or New Mexico) and be studying for a bachelor's or graduate degree in electronics, communications or a related field. Preference is given to applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher. How to apply: Applications are available online but must be sent in by mail. American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Geisinger Scholarship | Varies | February 4 |
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Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. How to apply: Applications are available online. University of Michigan College Administration 1221 Beal Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 2102 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Governor's Distinguished Scholarship | $4,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Arkansas graduating high school seniors who will attend an Arkansas college or university. Selection is based on academic achievement, test scores and leadership. A minimum ACT score of 32, SAT score of 1410 or 3.5 GPA in academic courses is required. How to apply: Applications are available through your high school counselor and online. Arkansas Department of Higher Education 423 Main Street Suite 400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships | $500-$5,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for high school seniors or 2.75 for college students. Selection is based on academic excellence, community involvement, leadership skills, awards and honors and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jimmy Rane Foundation P.O. Box 40 Abbeville, AL 36310 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lee Magnon Memorial Scholarship | $2,500 | January 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Applicants must be studying engineering and/or science at their chosen school. Applicants must have permanent residence in the NACE Central Area which includes the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation forms, an academic transcript and scholarship essay questions are required. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation 15835 Park Ten Place Houston, TX 77084-5145 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mahindra USA Women in Ag Scholarship | $2,500 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture and reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or West Virginia. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required as well as participation in community service, financial need and leadership ability. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Markley Scholarship | Varies | November 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must attend a college/university in the former NACA South Central Region (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX); must be enrolled as juniors, seniors or graduate students at a four-year institution or as sophomores at a two-year institution and must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Only electronic applications and supporting documents submitted through the online scholarship application will be accepted. National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MetLife Foundation FFA Scholarship | $2,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward four-year degrees in specific areas of agriculture including public service and administration, agribusiness management, range/soil science, public communications, plant or animal breeding and genetics, education, plant pathology, journalism, technology, extension, mechanization, public relations, finance, economics, sales, marketing or engineering. Applicants must also be residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MFA Foundation Scholarships | $2,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who live in an area where a sponsoring MFA agency is located. They must have plans to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university no later than September 1 of the application year. Selection is based on character, extracurricular activities and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available by request from the applicant's high school counselor. An application form and supporting materials are required. MFA Incorporated 201 Ray Young Drive Columbia, MO 65201 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| R. Preston Woodruff, Jr. Scholarships | $1,000 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Students must be a resident of Arkansas and be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate program at a postsecondary education institution in Arkansas with at least a half-time schedule. Applicants must be a high school senior or current college student. How to apply: Applications are available online. Arkansas Student Loan Authority 3801 Woodland Heights Suite 200 Little Rock, AR 72212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest | $3,500-$5,000 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors who live or attend an accredited college in states with Regions branches. Students must write an essay about a Black American individual who has been an inspiration. How to apply: Applications are available online. Regions Bank 1900 Fifth Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Access Technology Scholarship | Assistive Technology | August 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability and be in need of assistive technology to access college courses. Students must be currently enrolled as a student at a four-year California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Applicants must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) 10073 Valley View Street, #242 Cypress, CA 90630 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| ACEC Scholarship | $7,500 | January 29 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, undergraduate students enrolled full-time in an engineering or land surveying program or graduate students enrolled at least half-time. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in completed engineering/land surveying courses and a minimum overall GPA of 3.2. Selection is made based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Council of Engineering Companies California (ACEC) 1303 J Street, Suite 450 Sacramento, CA 95814 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program | Up to $50,000 | February 23 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents who have been accepted by or are enrolled in an accredited California program. Financial need, work experience and career goals are considered, and preference is given to applicants who plan to remain in a medically underserved area past the service time. Those selected must sign a two-year service agreement to work in a medically underserved area of California. How to apply: Applications are available online. Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Health Professions Education Foundation 400 R Street Suite 460 Sacramento, CA 95811-6213 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ain't Noth'n Ever Been Got That Ain't Been Went Out After Scholarship/ Terwillger Trust Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a senior at Laytonville High school. Students must plan on attending a vocational school, community college or four-year college or university. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and engage in community service. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Mendocino County 204 South Oak Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Alexander M. and June L. Maisin Foundation Scholarship Fund | Varies | March 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Jewish high school seniors. Students must demonstrate strong academics, leadership potential and financial need. Applicants' parents must be permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin or Sonoma counties. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund 121 Steuart Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Allied Healthcare Scholarship Program | Up to $8,000 | February 23 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a California community college or university and be studying one of the following programs: medical imaging, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory care, social work, pharmacy and diagnostic medical sonography, pharmacy technician, medical laboratory technologist, surgical technician or ultrasound technician. Those selected will complete a one-year service contract or work volunteer hours in a medically underserved area of California. Financial need, work experience, academic achievement and community involvement are considered. Preference is given to those who expect to graduate within two years of application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Health Professions Education Foundation 400 R Street Suite 460 Sacramento, CA 95811-6213 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Alma and August Mendosa Scholarship Fund | $2,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a Mendocino High School senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university. Students must demonstrate financial need and display potential for academic success. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Mendocino County 204 South Oak Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Alyssa McCroskey Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | August 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability and be making a positive difference in the lives of other students who are struggling to maintain or regain their mental health. Students must be currently enrolled as a student at a four-year California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Applicants must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) 10073 Valley View Street, #242 Cypress, CA 90630 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| American Association of Japanese University Women Scholarship Program | $2,000 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be starting their junior or senior year in college or be in graduate school at a California school. They must be able to attend the awards ceremony in Los Angeles at their own expense. Applicants must demonstrate a desire to fulfill a leadership role in their chosen field of study and be a contributor to U.S.-Japan relations and cultural exchanges. Students must also submit an essay showing how their studies will contribute to leadership or to the relationship between the United States and Japan. How to apply: Applications are available online. Application form, transcripts, resume, an essay and two letters of recommendation are required. American Association of Japanese University Women Scholarship Committee 3543 West Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90016 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California $1,000 Scholarships | $1,000 | March |
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Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have had to postpone school due to health or financial reasons and plan to attend a California college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California $2,000 Scholarships | $2,000 | March |
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Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must attend a California college or university, be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have not begun college because of illness or need and demonstrate need. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California $500 Scholarships | $500 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: One of applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have had to postpone school due to health or financial reasons and plan to attend a California college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Anaheim University Ferrotec Akira Yamamura Scholarship | Full scholarship | March 20 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must meet Anaheim University's MBA entrance requirements and maintain a minimum of a B average in each course with a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Students must maintain continuous enrollment from commencement of program through graduation and express an interest in being considered for future employment by Ferrotec. Applicants with heat transfer, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, international business and bilingual language skills and experience are preferred. An essay submission on a provided topic is required. How to apply: Applications are available online. Anaheim University Office of Admissions, Room 110 1240 South State College Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92806 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Anna and Charles Stockwitz Children and Youth Loan | $1,000-$6,000 | June 25 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish and have been a resident of Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo or Northern Santa Clara counties for at least two years prior to submitting an application. Applicants must complete and submit a FAFSA, demonstrating financial need based on federal tax returns. Applicants must be in good academic standing, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit a guarantor/co-signer application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) Miriam Schultz Grunfeld Professional Building 2150 Post Street, P.O. Box 159004 San Francisco, CA 94115 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Artadia James D. Phelan Award in the Visual Arts | $15,000 | July 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be born in California and must excel in printmaking, film, photography and/or video. How to apply: Applications are available online. San Francisco Foundation One Embarcadero Center Suite 1400 San Francisco, CA 94111 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program | Up to $10,000 | February 23 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents enrolled in an associate degree nursing program at a California school, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be fluent in a language other than English. Financial need, work experience, community involvement and academic achievement are considered. Preference is given to those who will graduate within two years and to those who plan to remain in a medically underserved area past the service time required. Recipients must sign a two-year service contract to work in a medically underserved area as an RN. How to apply: Applications are available online. Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Health Professions Education Foundation 400 R Street Suite 460 Sacramento, CA 95811-6213 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students from Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii or Alaska with demonstrated financial need. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students with Japanese or other Asian ancestry. How to apply: Applications are available online. Seattle Foundation 1200 Fifth Avenue Suite 1300 Seattle, WA 98101-3151 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| AVID Scholarship | $2,500-$5,000 | December 4 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been enrolled in the AVID program for a minimum of three years. A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required. Students must be accepted to an accredited four-year educational institution. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of commitment to higher education and community service. How to apply: Applications are available online. Orange County Community Foundation 4041 MacArthur Boulevard Suite 510 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| AWAF Scholarships | Varies | March 19 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be female residents of California or attend a California school and must be enrolled in one of the following majors: architecture, landscape architecture, urban and/or land planning, interior design or environmental design. Applicants must also have completed a minimum of 18 units in their major by the application due date. The award is based on grades, personal statement, financial need, recommendations and submitted materials. How to apply: Applications are available online. Association for Women in Architecture Foundation 1315 Storm Parkway Torrance, CA 90501 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program | Up to $13,000 | February 23 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be attending a California undergraduate nursing program and be fluent in a language other than English. Financial need, work experience, academic achievement and community involvement are considered. A two-year service agreement to work in a medically underserved area of California is required. Preference is given to those who expect to graduate within two years and to those who plan to remain in a medically underserved area after the service agreement has expired. Applicant must have minimum 2.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Health Professions Education Foundation 400 R Street Suite 460 Sacramento, CA 95811-6213 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Banatao Filipino American Education Fund | $5,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants for the college scholarship should be high school seniors of at least half Filipino heritage with a GPA of at least a 3.0 who will enroll at four-year colleges or universities and plan to major in engineering, computer science or physical sciences (health professionals such as doctors and nurses not included). Each scholarship is renewable up to three years based on satisfactory academic performance in a full-time undergraduate program. Awards are for undergraduate study only and are based on potential, motivation and financial need. Applicants must be residents of one of the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma or Stanislaus. Applicants for the college prep scholarship must be high school juniors of at least half Filipino heritage with a GPA of 3.0 who plan to attend four-year colleges or universities and are interested in SAT preparation and college admissions counseling. Students should have an interest in engineering, math or science and be residents of one of the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano or Sonoma. How to apply: Application are available online. Asian Pacific Fund 465 California Street Suite 809 San Francisco, CA 94104 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Begun Scholarship | $3,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be California graduate students attending an American Library Association accredited school and have completed core coursework toward a master's of library and science or information studies degree. Recipients must also plan to become a children's or young adult librarian in a California public library and to join the California Library Association if not already a member. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Library Association 248 E. Foothill Boulevard Suite 101 Monrovia, CA 91016 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Berenice Barnard Music Specialist Scholarship | $1,000 | January 29 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university and live in San Buenaventura or Ojai, California. To qualify, students must be pursuing a degree in music education or music performance. Financial need is not required, but will be considered during the selection process. Letters of recommendation required for application process must directly relate to applicant musical qualifications. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ventura County Community Foundation 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard Camarillo, CA 93012 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Betty Bacon Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | August 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability and be currently enrolled as a student at a four-year California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Students must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) 10073 Valley View Street, #242 Cypress, CA 90630 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bill Berrier Scholarship Fund | $500-$3,000 | April 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants may not be members of the families of the scholarship committee or employees of the foundation. How to apply: Applications are available online. Coastal Community Foundation P.O. Box 230415 Encinitas, CA 92023 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| BLET Auxiliary Scholarships | $1,000 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of both a BLET Auxiliary and BLET member (living or deceased) and enrolled or accepted by an accredited university, college or institute of higher learning. If the applicant is a graduate student or returning to school as a sophomore, junior or senior, he or she must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic record, leadership, character and personal achievement. How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request through your local GIA auxiliary or BLE division. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Auxiliary Attn: Helen Brand, National Secretary 38768 Crescent Hill Road Osawatomie, KS 66064 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| BNSF Railway Company FFA Scholarship | $5,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. Students must be pursuing a four-year degree in one of the following agricultural fields: business management, economics, sales and marketing or finance. They must be residents of California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota or Texas. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the student's activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Brandenburg Education Fund | $1,000 | March 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish high school seniors or undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited four-year institution. Students must demonstrate financial need, academic excellence and a dedication to a specific field of study. Applicants' parents must be permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin or Sonoma counties. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund 121 Steuart Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bryan Potts Scholarship | $10,000 | March 17 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a financial need and have a GPA of at least 2.5 at the time of application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Sacramento Region Community Foundation 955 University Avenue Suite A Sacramento, CA 95825 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship | $2,500 for 4 years | May 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa or Washington. Students must also major in one of the following areas: business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology or education and belong to AISES. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Indian Science and Engineering Society 4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE Suite 200 Albuquerque, NM 87109 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Cal Grant A | Varies | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents who are attending or plan to attend an eligible California college or university pursuing at least two years of coursework. They must enroll for no less than half time and meet program income requirements. They may not have already earned a bachelor's degree or higher, and they must not be in default on a student loan or owe a grant repayment without having made satisfactory arrangements for repayment. Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who meet all requirements will receive an entitlement award, and students with a GPA of at least 2.4 may apply for a competitive award. How to apply: Application materials are available online. A FAFSA and a GPA verification form are required. California Student Aid Commission Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee P.O. Box 419029 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Cal Grant B | Varies | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents with financial need for attendance at an eligible California college or university. They must enroll for at least half time. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Students who meet financial and eligibility requirements will receive a Cal Grant B entitlement award. Other eligible students can apply for a Cal Grant B competitive award. Competitive award selection is based on family income, education level of parents, GPA, time out of high school and special considerations. How to apply: Application materials are available online. A FAFSA and a GPA verification form are required. California Student Aid Commission Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee P.O. Box 419029 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Cal Grant C | Varies | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents. They must enroll in a vocational program at a California community college, independent college or vocational school that is at least four months long. Funds may be received for up to two years. Eligible students will receive an application by mail from the California Student Aid Commission. How to apply: Applications are available by mail. A FAFSA and an application form are required. California Student Aid Commission Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee P.O. Box 419029 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Cal Grant Entitlement Award | Varies | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and file a verified grade point average with the California Student Aid Commission. Students must be California residents, be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, meet U.S. Selective Service requirements, attend an eligible California postsecondary institution, be enrolled at least half-time, maintain satisfactory academic progress and not be in default on any student loan. Cal Grant A Entitlement Awards are for undergraduate institutions of not less than two academic years. Cal Grant B Entitlement Awards are for low-income students for living and transportation expenses, supplies and books at institutions of not less than one year. Cal Grant C Awards are for occupational or vocational programs. Cal Grant T Awards are for teacher credential candidates. How to apply: Applications are available by request. California Student Aid Commission Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee P.O. Box 419029 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Calavo Scholarship | $1,000 | January 29 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in a four-year accredited college or university. Students must reside in one of Calavo's 12 districts in the state of California. Applicants must be related by blood or marriage to an active member of Calavo Growers. The Calavo Growers member name and relationship to applicant must be included in application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ventura County Community Foundation 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard Camarillo, CA 93012 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California - Hawaii Elks Association Vocational Grants | $500-$2,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and California or Hawaii residents. They must plan to pursue a vocational or technical course of study above and supplemental to high school or preparatory school. A high school diploma or equivalent is not required. Students planning to transfer into a bachelor's degree program upon completion of vocational studies are not eligible. How to apply: Applications are available online. California-Hawaii Elks Association 5450 E. Lamona Avenue Fresno, CA 93727-2224 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California - Hawaii Elks Major Project Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities | $1,000-$3,000 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and California or Hawaii residents who have a physical, neurological, visual or hearing impairment or a speech/language disorder. They must be high school seniors or graduates or have passed the GED or California High School Proficiency Examination. How to apply: Applications are available online. California-Hawaii Elks Association 5450 E. Lamona Avenue Fresno, CA 93727-2224 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth | Up to $5,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current or former foster youth who are under 22 years of age as of July 1 of the award year. Dependency must have been established by the court between the ages of 16 and 18. Financial need is required. Applicants must enroll at least half-time in a program that is at least one academic year long, and they must attend class regularly and maintain good grades. How to apply: Applications are available online and applicants must also complete a FAFSA. California Student Aid Commission Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee P.O. Box 419029 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Community College Beverage Industry Scholarship | $5,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be community college students who intend on transferring to a four-year educational institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of community service. How to apply: Applications are available online. Christermon Foundation 9 Orchard Road Suite 100 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Council of the Blind Scholarships | Varies | July 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be legally blind residents of California attending an accredited college, university or vocational school full-time or with at least 12 units per term. The school does not have to be in California. Proof of blindness is required. A letter from the local chapter's president or member recommending the applicant is helpful. Award money can't be spent on food, clothing or shelter. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Council of the Blind 2143 Hurley Way Suite 250 Sacramento, CA 95825 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Fee Waiver Program for Children of Veterans | Full tuition | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, spouses, unmarried surviving spouses or registered domestic partners of veterans who are deceased or totally disabled due to service-related causes. The veteran must have served during a qualifying war period, and the child must be under 27 years of age (30 if the child is a veteran). There is no age limit for spouses or domestic partners. Children of veterans who have a service-connected disability, had one at the time of death or died of service-related causes may qualify if their income is at or below the national poverty level. In this case, there is no age limit. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Department of Veterans Affairs 1227 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Fee Waiver Program for Dependents of Deceased or Disabled National Guard Members | Full tuition | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents or surviving spouses or domestic partners of California National Guard members who were killed or permanently disabled during active duty in service to the state. Spouses or domestic partners must not have remarried or terminated the relationship. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Department of Veterans Affairs 1227 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Fee Waiver Program for Recipients of the Medal of Honor and Their Children | Full tuition | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Medal of Honor recipients, their children or dependents of a Registered Domestic Partner. Children must meet age, income and residency requirements. This award is only applicable toward undergraduate studies. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Department of Veterans Affairs 1227 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Freethought Day High School Essay Scholarship | $250 | September 16 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be California high school students in grades 9 -12 who plan to pursue post-secondary education. Students must demonstrate involvement in community organizations and school clubs and have an interest in free speech, science and the separation of church and state. Applicants must write an essay pertaining to fake news. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Freethought Day P.O. Box 1582 Lodi, CA 95241 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California High School Senior Beverage Industry Scholarship | $5,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must plan on attending an accredited four-year educational institution. Students must have participated in extracurricular activities during their junior and senior years. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Christermon Foundation 9 Orchard Road Suite 100 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program | $100-$12,192 | Rolling |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses or children of California peace officers, Department of Corrections or Youth Authority employees or full-time firefighters who were killed or totally disabled due to accident or injury in the line of duty. They must enroll at an accredited California community college, college or university for a minimum of six units. Financial need is required. Awards match the amount of a Cal Grant award. How to apply: Applications are available by mail or phone. An application form, copy of FAFSA Student Aid Report and documentation of the law enforcement personnel's death or injury are required. California Student Aid Commission Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee P.O. Box 419029 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Masonic Foundation Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be California residents for at least one year, be current high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA, plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university full-time and demonstrate financial need. There are a number of awards based on residence, career goals and general selection criteria. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Masonic Foundation 1111 California Street San Francisco, CA 94108-2284 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Oratorical Contest | $1,500-$18,000 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes. How to apply: Applications are available by email. American Legion, Department of California 1601 7th Street Sanger, CA 93657 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship for High School Seniors | Varies | May |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are California residents and U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled in at least nine credit hours at an accredited institution of higher learning and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students must plan to enroll in two consecutive semesters and have at least 250 hours of work experience in the restaurant industry. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, copy of curriculum, transcript, proof of work experience and one to three letters of recommendation are required. California Restaurant Association 621 Capitol Mall Suite 2000 Sacramento, CA 95814 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships for Undergraduate Students | Varies | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents, U.S. citizens or permanent residents and undergraduate students who are enrolled in at least nine credit hours at an accredited institution of higher learning. A GPA of 2.5 or higher is required. Applicants must enroll in two consecutive semesters and have completed at least one grading term of a postsecondary program. High school students going into their freshman year must have 250 hours of restaurant work experience, rising sophomores must have 400 hours and those beyond the sophomore year must have 550 hours of experience. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, copy of curriculum, transcript, proof of work experience and one to three letters of recommendation are required. California Restaurant Association 621 Capitol Mall Suite 2000 Sacramento, CA 95814 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Retired Teachers Association Division 55 Bessie Scott Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a senior at a Mendocino County public high school and be planning to attend college to study education. Selection is based upon letters of recommendation and academic achievement. A 3.0 GPA is preferred. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Mendocino County 204 South Oak Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Retired Teachers Association Division 55 Hilmer Finne Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a Mendocino High School Senior who plans to study music in college. Students must display a commitment to music and proven talent. Selection based on letters of recommendation and academic achievement. A GPA of 3.0 is preferred. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Mendocino County 204 South Oak Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California School Library Association Southern Region Teacher Librarian Scholarship | $1,000 | October 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a school library media credential program or master's degree program. Candidates must be residents of the California School Library Association Southern Section region and must provide two letters of recommendation. How to apply: Applications are available online. California School Library Association 6444 E. Spring Street #247 Long Beach, CA 90815-1553 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California State PTA Volunteer Service Scholarship | $500 | October 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must attend a public California high school, be high school seniors who have served their school and community and be members of the PTA. How to apply: Applications are available online. California State PTA 2327 L Street Sacramento, CA 95816-5014 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarships | $2,000-$8,000 | March 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are children of vineyard workers who were employed during one of the two seasons prior to application. Waivers are available for children of wine grape growers based on financial need. Applicants must plan to attend any campus of the University of California or California State University systems, or any California community college. Selection criteria include financial need, scholastic ability, community involvement, leadership and/or work history and determination to succeed. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, letter of recommendation and two-page essay are required. SAT or ACT scores are required for students applying for a four-year scholarship. California Association of Winegrape Growers 1121 L Street Suite 304 Sacramento, CA 95814 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| CAPED Excellence Scholarship | $1,500 | August 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable disability and demonstrate financial need. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for undergraduates and a minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students. Applicants must be taking at least six semester units or four quarter units at a public or private California institution of higher learning. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability Disabled Student Programs and Services San Bernardino Valley College 701 South Mt. Vernon Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92410 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| CAPPS Scholarship Program | Varies | August |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be legal California residents who have fulfilled the admission requirements for the school that is pledging their CAPPS scholarship. Application is restricted to high school and adult students only. Recipients are chosen on the basis of application date and each individual school's judging standards. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools 2520 Venture Oaks Way Suite 170 Sacramento, CA 95833 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Car Career Scholarship | Up to $10,000 | June 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents in California and high school seniors or graduates or current college undergraduates who plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year college or vocational-technical school. Students must be pursuing an automotive technology degree and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) 1517 L Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Carlisle Van Ornum/H.E.L.P. Scholarship Fund--Cloverdale | $850 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must live in Sonoma County and show vocational aptitude, be involved in their community, participate in school activities and demonstrate leadership skills. Students must have significant financial need and have the perseverance needed to accomplish their goals. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Sonoma County 120 Stony Point Road Suite 220 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Carlisle Van Ornum/H.E.L.P. Scholarship Fund--Healdsburg | $1,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a certificate, license or accreditation in an applied occupation in such areas as medical/dental/nursing/physician assistant/pharmacy/physical therapy, teaching, culinary, accounting/bookkeeping, automotive, fire science, public safety, agricultural sciences, mental health/counseling, architectural/drafting or engineering/surveying. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Sonoma County 120 Stony Point Road Suite 220 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Carroylin and Robert Threlkel Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | March 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be female and plan to enroll full-time in a business degree program. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of at least 2.5. How to apply: Applications are available online. Sacramento Region Community Foundation 955 University Avenue Suite A Sacramento, CA 95825 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 | April 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors residing in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas or Washington who are enrolling as first-year students in an accredited four-year college in one of the listed states of residency. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have a household income that falls at or below the low-income level. There is no ethnicity requirement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Asian Pacific Community Fund 1145 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 105 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| CCNMA Scholarships | $500-$1,000 | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Latino and either California residents or be attending California schools. While the student's degree does not have to be in journalism, they must demonstrate plans to pursue a career in journalism. An interview and autobiographical essay are required. Awards are based also on financial need, academic achievement and civic responsibility. How to apply: Applications are available online. CCNMA: Latino Journalists of California ASU Cronkite School of Journalism 725 Arizona Avenue, Suite 404 Santa Monica, CA 90401-1734 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have any class of ham radio license, be residents of the ARRL Southwestern Division (Arizona, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego or Santa Barbara), attend a regionally-accredited college or university and study electronics, communications or a related field. How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail, not electronically. American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship | $1,500 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Chicana/Latina women who have lived in the Northern California counties for at least two years and are attending school at an accredited institution in the same region. Undergraduate applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least 15 semester units and earned a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate leadership and community involvement and agree to volunteer at least five years in support of the Chicana/Latina Foundation if they receive the scholarship. How to apply: Applications are available online. Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Program 1419 Burlingame Avenue, Suite N Burlingame, CA 94010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Christopher A. Burrows Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a high level of academic and extracurricular achievement, strength of character and zest for life. Financial need will also be considered. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Verdugos 111 East Broadway Suite 200 Glendale, CA 91205 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Christopher Mark Pitkin Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | June 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into an educational institution. Students must reside in one of the following counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, Kern or Santa Barbara.Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, official transcripts and an application detailing their education goals. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California 6720 Melrose Avenue Hollywood, CA 90038 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year | $5,000 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA, demonstrate outstanding athletic performance in a minimum of two years of varsity play in California and exhibit character, trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. How to apply: Applications are available by request. California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) CIF State Office Attn.: CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year 4658 Duckhorn Drive Sacramento, CA 95834 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2,500 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents, be American Indian, African American, Mexican American, Latino, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Filipino and be accepted into or enrolled in an American Library Association accredited state library school. The award is based on financial need, and an interview is required. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Library Association 248 E. Foothill Boulevard Suite 101 Monrovia, CA 91016 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Clair A. Hill Scholarship | $5,000 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents who are rising juniors or seniors at a participating postsecondary institution located in California. They must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a water resources-related subject and be full-time students enrolled for the entirety of the upcoming school year. Selection is based on professional commitment to the water resources field, academic achievement and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, transcript and two to three letters of recommendation are required. Association of California Water Agencies 980 9th Street Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| CMC - South Scholarships | $200-$500 | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must reside, teach or attend school in one of the eight southern California counties, be accepted into an elementary education or secondary credential program, or propose a program which benefits mathematics education. Students must submit applications via email at cmcsouth.scholarships@gmail.com. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Mathematics Council - Southern Section P.O. Box 880 Clayton, CA 94517 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| CNA Alameda County Scholarship | Varies | July |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Alameda County Nurses Association (Region 1) who are enrolled in an educational program, attending educational conferences or classes or engaged in health educational efforts in underserved communities. The organization considers facility activism, length of time as a direct care nurse and educational vision. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Nurses Association 155 Grand Ave Oakland, CA 94612 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Community and Folk Arts Scholarship | $500 | January 29 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a resident of Ventura County, California and graduating from any Ventura County high school. Students must be enrolling full-time in any accredited four-year college/university and majoring in art (education, teaching or artist). How to apply: Applications are available online. Ventura County Community Foundation 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard Camarillo, CA 93012 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Continuing/Re-entry Students Scholarship | $500-$1,000 | March 16, September 1 |
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Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California residents planning to attend a California college or university and must be continuing or re-entry college students. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Corporate Leadership Scholarships | $1,500 | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a GEF Learning Resource Center at Arizona State University, California Polytechnic State University, Clemson University, Murray State, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin - Stout or Western Michigan University. Students must major in printing, graphic arts or graphic communications and be undergraduate or graduate students at the time of award. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Gravure Education Foundation P.O. Box 25617 Rochester, NY 14625 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Critical Care Scholarship Program | $2,500 | Quarterly |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents pursuing a degree in healthcare/nursing. Students are required to submit an essay on the designated topic found on the website. After applicants are narrowed down, the essays will then need to be shared on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or other social networking pages and receive votes. The contest runs quarterly. How to apply: Applications are available online. Critical Care Training Center 6426 Bellingham Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91606 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| CTA César E. Chávez and Dolores Huerta Education Award Program | Up to $550 | March 5 |
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Eligibility: A student or group of up to five students must submit an essay or visual piece under the supervision of a teacher or professor who is a member of the CTA. Students may be in kindergarten through high school or in community college. All works must focus on topics such as non-violence and their relationship to Chávez's legacy. Visit the website for a complete list of topics and specific essay and visual arts submission requirements. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Teachers Association (CTA) CTA Human Rights Department P.O. Box 921 Burlingame, CA 94011-0921 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| David Joseph Talamo Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Students must have a GPA of 3.0 and have participated in organized sports in high school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Mendocino County 204 South Oak Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dick Griffiths Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | August 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability in math and be currently enrolled as a student at a California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Students must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) 10073 Valley View Street, #242 Cypress, CA 90630 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dodell Women's Empowerment Scholarship | $1,000 | April 9 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must live and attend school in the greater Los Angeles area including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties. Applicants must be women age 25 years or older who are re-entering or continuing school to obtain skills that will help lead to economic self-sufficiency. How to apply: Applications available online and must include a transcript and two letters of reference. National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) 543 N. Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Charles O. and Harriett C. Smith Memorial Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Fund | $500 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate involvement within the community and participation in extracurriculars, especially team sports. Students must possess an exemplary work ethic, an ability to multi-tasking and a skill for handling the pressures the accompany deadlines. Applicants must be in good academic standing, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Mendocino County 204 South Oak Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. John and Mae Benjamin Scholarship | $1,000 | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must provide a personal essay on the topic of medicine. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Verdugos 111 East Broadway Suite 200 Glendale, CA 91205 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship | $500 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents and high school seniors graduating from a California high school. Students must be a member of their school PTA/PTSA in good standing, or if the high school does not have a PTA/PTSA, a member of a PTA/PTSA in good standing and a council, district or state PTA board member. An essay is required to be submitted on a provided prompt. How to apply: Applications are available online. California State PTA 2327 L Street Sacramento, CA 95816-5014 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ebell/Flint Scholarship | $5,000 | April 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have an excellent academic record and must demonstrate financial need. Students must be a permanent resident of Los Angeles County and enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at an accredited Los Angeles County college or university. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.25 and demonstrate involvement in community service. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ebell of Los Angeles Attn.: Scholarship Chair 743 South Lucerne Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90005 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Educating America Scholarship | Up to $5,000 | December 7 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and high school seniors attending an Orange County High School (CA) or current college undergraduates who graduated from an Orange County High School (CA). Students must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school and pursue a degree in the STEM, nursing or trade fields with a minimum 3.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Educating America Scholarship Scholarship America One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Emerald Creek Scholarship | $10,000 | June 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from a New York City high school and active members of the National Honor Society. Students must submit an essay on a provided prompt. How to apply: Applications are available online. Emerald Creek Capital 575 Lexington Avenue 31st Floor New York, NY 10022 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Emily M. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship | $1,500 | April 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited California post-secondary educational institution and must have career goals that are related to communicating and interpreting nature's wonder. Students pursuing degrees in environmental protection, forestry, wildlife and fisheries biology, parks and recreation, park management, environmental law and public policy, environmental art and California history are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on dedication to the ideals of the scholarship and financial need. How to apply: Student must submit a statement of personal and career goals, a resume (and portfolio if applicable) and transcripts of all college work completed to date. On the cover page, include your name, address, phone number and college major. Calaveras Big Trees Association P.O. Box 1196 Arnold, CA 95223 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Emmett and Elsie Geiser Scholarship | $1,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 in college prep courses (and 2.0 once attending college), have fully participated in at least one sport, and submit a recommendation letter from a coach or athletic director detailing their athletic and academic achievements. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Santa Cruz County 7807 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| ERC Eco Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Ongoing |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of California who are graduating high school seniors. Students must be accepted to a California college or university and intend to pursue a degree in environmental studies. A minimum high school GPA of 3.25 is required and applicants must have completed at least one high school science class in addition to the minimum amount required for graduation. How to apply: Applications are available online. Environmental Research Center 3111 Camino Del Rio North Suite 400 San Diego, CA 92108 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Eric Hall Scholarship Fund | $500-$2,000 | April 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants will be judged on a combination of scholastic achievement and personal merit. How to apply: Applications are available online. Coastal Community Foundation P.O. Box 230415 Encinitas, CA 92023 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Eric Scott Langdon and Diana Monzeglio Memorial Scholarship Fund for Artists | $500-$2,500 | April 2 |
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Eligibility: Preference will be given to students who need financial support to attend college and who excel in fine arts, dance or music. How to apply: Applications are available online. Coastal Community Foundation P.O. Box 230415 Encinitas, CA 92023 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Flora De Mayo Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must submit a portfolio and a letter of recommendation. Students must demonstrate a passion and aptitude for their field of study in addition to a commitment to their community. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Sonoma County 120 Stony Point Road Suite 220 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Frank and Anne Leone Scholarship | $1,000 | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on demonstration of academic achievement and community service accomplishments. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Verdugos 111 East Broadway Suite 200 Glendale, CA 91205 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Frank and Ruth Bila Scholarship | $2,500 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and full-time students between the ages of 17 and 30. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must demonstrate unmet financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Orange County Community Foundation 4041 MacArthur Boulevard Suite 510 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Friends of Scott Scholarship Program | Varies | September 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a resident of California and must be intending to enroll, or are enrolled, in undergraduate or graduate school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Friends of Scott Foundation 6977 Navajo Road #168 San Diego, CA 92119 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program | Up to $2,500 | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a four-year accredited California institution of higher learning. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a valid California ID. How to apply: Applications are available online. California State Fair 1600 Exposition Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95815 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| FWA Graduate Scholarship | $10,000 | March 21 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited Bay Area college. A minimum GPA of 3.4 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of leadership skills, strong communication skills and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Financial Women's Association of San Francisco Scholarship Fund FWASF Scholarship Fund 268 Bush Street Suite 2822 San Francisco, CA 94104 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| FWA Undergraduate Scholarship | $5,000 | March 21 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited Bay Area college. A minimum GPA of 3.4 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of leadership skills, strong communication skills and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Financial Women's Association of San Francisco Scholarship Fund FWASF Scholarship Fund 268 Bush Street Suite 2822 San Francisco, CA 94104 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Gail Karp Orgell Scholarship | $2,000 | March 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish female students enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program in California, demonstrate financial need and submit a personal essay using 1,000 words. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, provide proof of practicing tzedakah and tikkun olam and have parents who are permanent residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Applicants must have a proven record for high academic performance, true leadership and active athletic participation to be considered. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund 121 Steuart Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| GEF Resource Center Scholarships | Varies | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at one of the following GEF Learning Resource Centers: Arizona State University, California Polytechnic State University, Clemson University, Murray State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin - Stout or Western Michigan University. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Gravure Education Foundation P.O. Box 25617 Rochester, NY 14625 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Geisinger Scholarship | Varies | February 4 |
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Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. How to apply: Applications are available online. University of Michigan College Administration 1221 Beal Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 2102 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| George Choy Memorial/Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) Scholarship | Up to $1,000 | June 6 |
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Eligibility: Applicants should have at least 25 percent Asian/Pacific Islander ancestry, in the process of applying to or currently attending a college, university or vocational school and reside in one of the nine Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, Sonoma or Solano). Preference is given to those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or who are involved in the LGBT community. How to apply: Applications are available by phone. Horizons Foundation 550 Montgomery Street Suite 700 San Francisco, CA 94111 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Glendale Latino Association Scholarship | $2,000 | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from a Glendale Unified School District public or private high school or Allan F. Daily Continuation High School. Preference is given to students with a documented history of community service. Students must submit an essay about their Latino heritage and the importance of education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Verdugos 111 East Broadway Suite 200 Glendale, CA 91205 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Gonzales Harris Bilingual Scholarship | $6,000 | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate written and verbal fluency in both Spanish and English. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. Students must plan on attending an accredited four-year community college/university or career technical school. Applicants must submit an essay explaining the importance of education and how they intend on contributing to their community. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Verdugos 111 East Broadway Suite 200 Glendale, CA 91205 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Good Tidings Foundation Community Service Scholarship | $10,000 | November 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be underserved, graduating high school seniors who are residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus or Yolo counties who have dedicated themselves to extraordinary community service projects. Selection is based on financial need and greatest service. How to apply: Applications are available online. Good Tidings Foundation 1469 Rollins Road Burlingame, CA 94010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Grange Insurance Group Scholarship | $1,000-$1,500 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current Grange Insurance Group (GIG) policyholders (or children or grandchildren of GIG policyholders) in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington or Wyoming; Grange members (or children or grandchildren of Grange members) or children or grandchildren of current GIG employees and residents in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. Applicants can apply for scholarships in either academic or vocational studies. Three of the awards will be for students wishing to pursue vocational studies and 22 will be for academic studies. The top scoring student in each category receives $1,500 and each additional winner receives $1,000. Scholarships may be used toward a certificate or degree in a recognized profession or vocation, including community colleges, business colleges and technical institutes, as well as institutions offering an academic degree program. Vocational scholarships are intended for use at community colleges, technical or business schools or other institutions that offer vocational training which does not lead to a two- or four-year academic degree. Selection is based on academic achievement and essays. How to apply: Applications are available online. Grange Insurance Association Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 21089 Seattle, WA 98111-3089 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Growing Up Asian in America | $1,000 | March 26 |
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Eligibility: Applicants do not need to be Asian American. Students must be K-12 students in the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area and must submit entries in the art and essay categories. There is a theme for each year's competition. How to apply: Applications are available at schools and libraries. Asian Pacific Fund 465 California Street Suite 809 San Francisco, CA 94104 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship | Up to $5,000 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a high school, college, university, trade school, graduate school or taking an academic enrichment activity and be between the ages of 16 and 25 years. Students must reside at a Hearthstone Housing Foundation property or in a county where such property is located. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA if in high school or 2.75 GPA if enrolled in college. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hearthstone Housing Foundation 4000 MacArthur Boulevard Suite 105 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Helen Kellum Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Students must demonstrate a significant financial need and the perseverance to complete their degree program. Applicants must submit the FAFSA and a statement of their community and employment involvement. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Sonoma County 120 Stony Point Road Suite 220 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Helen Mathilda Yunker Music Scholarship | $2,000 | December 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be either a graduating senior in the city of Ventura or a current Ventura College student enrolling at an accredited four-year college or university to study music. Students must be able to demonstrate financial need. Applicants can reapply in successive years. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ventura County Community Foundation 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard Camarillo, CA 93012 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| High Hopes Scholarship Program | $4,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Berkeley High School students with a cumulative GPA of over 2.5. Students must intend to enroll full-time at an approved college or university at the time of application and remain enrolled full-time with a cumulative GPA above 2.5 in order to continue receiving aid. Selection is based upon academic and extracurricular achievements which demonstrate an overall readiness for college and university-level coursework. How to apply: Applications are available online. Berkeley Community Fund 2111 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Berkeley, CA 94704 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills and have volunteer experience in their community or at their school. Students must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Sonoma County 120 Stony Point Road Suite 220 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Hispanic Scholarship Fund Cal State Bakersfield Scholarship | $5,000 | March 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA or eligible non-citizens of Hispanic heritage who are enrolling as full-time students at Cal State Bakersfield. Students must be graduating seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA or current undergraduate or graduate college students with a 2.5 minimum GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Cal State Bakersfield Scholarship 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 700 Gardena, CA 90248 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Incight Scholarship | $500-$2,500 | April 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a documented disability that may include physical, learning or cognitive. Students must also attend a trade school, college or university on a full-time basis. Recipients are placed with internships related to their field of study. How to apply: Applications are available online. Incight Education P.O. Box 82056 Portland, OR 97282 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Inger Lawrence-M.R. Bauer Foundation Nursing Studies Scholarship | $2,000 | April 11 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must live and attend school in the greater Los Angeles area including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties. Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to a degree program in nursing. How to apply: Applications are available online and must include a transcript and two letters of reference. National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) 543 N. Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jack Hughes Education Scholarship | Varies | August 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who will be graduating or college undergraduates. Students must reside in California or Nevada and demonstrate a desire to expand racquetball. Applicants must also be current USAR members. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Nevada Racquetball Association Terry Rogers, CNRA Scholarship Chairperson 8317 Divernon Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89149 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jackie Harrigan Haase Memorial Scholarship Fund | $500-$2,500 | April 2 |
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Eligibility: Preference is given to students who have been in special education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Coastal Community Foundation P.O. Box 230415 Encinitas, CA 92023 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jackson Laboratory Scholarship | $10,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Connecticut, Maine or in Sacramento County, California and must be pursuing a degree in biomedicine. Students must receive a nomination from a teacher and have financial need or be first-generation college students. Students must also have a 3.5 GPA and be graduating high school seniors. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jackson Laboratory Training and Education Office 600 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| James D. Phelan Literary Award | Varies | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Nominees must be qualifying literary artist nominated for their outstanding work based on the submission of an un-published manuscript in-progress. Submissions may be in any one of the following literary forms: fiction (novel or short stories), nonfictional prose, poetry and spoken word. How to apply: Applications are by nomination. San Francisco Foundation One Embarcadero Center Suite 1400 San Francisco, CA 94111 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jay Deaton Memorial Scholarship for Agriculture | $900 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and submit the FAFSA along with a statement of community, employment and extra curricular involvement. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Sonoma County 120 Stony Point Road Suite 220 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jerry Juhl Fund for the Arts | $2,500 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be studying performing arts, lighting, sound or set design. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, community involvement and a potential for academic success. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Mendocino County 204 South Oak Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jessica Lynn Herman Memorial Scholarship | Varies | June 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must plan on enrolling full-time at an accredited educational institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must have been a mentor or tutor and must have interest in both the humanities and the sciences. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of self-motivation and selflessness. How to apply: Applications are available online. Orange County Community Foundation 4041 MacArthur Boulevard Suite 510 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jewell Gardiner Memorial Fund Scholarship | $1,000 | October 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a CLSA Northern Region member at time of application. Students must be currently enrolled in a Teacher Librarian Credential program or at any time in the previous year. Applicant must be willing to serve as an active CSLA volunteer as a member of at least one committee. Preference is given to first time recipients and applicants with teaching experience. How to apply: Applications are available online. California School Library Association 6444 E. Spring Street #247 Long Beach, CA 90815-1553 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Joe W. Chavez Educational Fund | $500-$2,000 | April 2 |
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Eligibility: Selection criteria is made based on grades and personal activities demonstrating an ability to achieve student goals. How to apply: Applications are available online. Coastal Community Foundation P.O. Box 230415 Encinitas, CA 92023 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| John & Elsie Krikorian Journalism Scholarship | $500 | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must submit an essay describing their career goals. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Verdugos 111 East Broadway Suite 200 Glendale, CA 91205 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| John F. Duffy Scholarship/Grant Program | Up to $4,000 | June 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses, children, stepchildren or adopted children of peace officers who died in the line of duty and are enrolled on the California memorial monument. They must carry no less than six units per quarter or eight units per semester at an accredited college or university, and they must maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation 1700 I Street Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95811 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| John L. Turner Scholarship | $1,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and provide evidence of financial need. Note that awardees will need to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational school at least part-time (six credits) to retain the scholarship award. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Santa Cruz County 7807 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| John R. Wooden Scholarship | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicant must intend on enrolling full-time at an accredited educational institution. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of community service and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Orange County Community Foundation 4041 MacArthur Boulevard Suite 510 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jonathan Family Scholarship | $750 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a senior at Laytonville High School and plan to attend a vocational school, community college or four-year college or university. Students must pursue studies in the areas of music, art, architecture, building construction and/or design. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Mendocino County 204 South Oak Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Joseph Henry Jackson Literary Award | Varies | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Nominees must be qualifying literary artist nominated for their outstanding work based on the submission of an un-published manuscript in-progress. Submissions may be in any one of the following literary forms: fiction (novel or short stories), nonfictional prose, poetry and spoken word. How to apply: Applicants are by nomination only. San Francisco Foundation One Embarcadero Center Suite 1400 San Francisco, CA 94111 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship | $1,000-$5,000 | March 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited four-year institution in the U.S. or at a community college located in California and be rising undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors. They must be majoring in a floriculture-related subject and be planning to pursue a career in domestic floriculture in the U.S. after graduation. Selection is based on academic merit, character, work experience and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, an official transcript and two letters of recommendation are required. Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation Inc. c/o Barbara A. McCaleb Executive Secretary 234 Via La Paz San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Joseph Towner Fund for Gay and Lesbian Families | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have at least one lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender parent(s)/guardian(s), be willing to be named publicly in association with COLAGE, Horizons Foundation, and the Scholarship Program, and be enrolled full-time in an accredited post-secondary institution with a minimum 2.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available by email. Horizons Foundation 550 Montgomery Street Suite 700 San Francisco, CA 94111 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| June Miller Nursing Education Scholarship | $2,000 | April 11 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must live and attend school in the greater Los Angeles area including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties. Applicants should be enrolled in or accepted to a degree program in nursing. How to apply: Applications available online and must include a transcript and two letters of reference. National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) 543 N. Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kappa Delta Phi | $2,000 | October 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an AOTA accredited occupational therapy program. Students must have completed at least one year of occupational therapy specific course work. Priority is given to students of Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Ohio. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Occupational Therapy Foundation Attn: Jeanne Cooper 4720 Montgomery Lane Suite 202 Bethesda, MD 20814 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lapiz Family Scholarship | $2,000 | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at University of California (preference given to students at UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz), be farm workers or the children of farm or migrant workers and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The award is based on merit and financial need. Applicants should submit applications, transcripts, essays, resumes and Student Aid Reports. How to apply: Applications are available online. Asian Pacific Fund 465 California Street Suite 809 San Francisco, CA 94104 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Larry Acterman Public Education Award | $2,500 | April |
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Eligibility: Applicants must plan on enrolling full-time at an accredited four-year public educational institution in California. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of academic achievement and commitment to becoming a teacher in California. Students must submit current transcripts, three letters of recommendation and an essay. How to apply: Applications are available online. Orange County Community Foundation 4041 MacArthur Boulevard Suite 510 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Leadership for Diversity Scholarship | $1,500 | October 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a traditionally underrepresented group attending or planning to attend an accredited library media teacher credential program and plan to work in California for three years after completing the program. Applicants must provide a 250-word statement about their qualifications, career goals, financial situation and commitment to supporting multicultural students and two letters of reference. How to apply: Applications are available online. California School Library Association 6444 E. Spring Street #247 Long Beach, CA 90815-1553 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| LEAF Scholarships | Varies | April 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must attend an accredited California community college or state university and take a minimum of six credits. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript and three letters of reference are required. California Landscape Contractors Association 1491 River Park Drive Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95815 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lee Brennan Memorial Scholarship | $5,000-$10,000 | April 4 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been active participants in varsity athletics or a U.S. Southern Pacific Association Diving Team. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Students must intend on enrolling full-time at an accredited educational institution. How to apply: Applications are available online. Orange County Community Foundation 4041 MacArthur Boulevard Suite 510 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship | Up to $8,000 | February 23 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) who are enrolled in or have been accepted into an accredited associate's degree in nursing (ADN) program in the state of California. They must be attending or planning to attend school at least part-time (six or more credits per semester) and must commit to two years of nursing practice in an underserved area of California after graduation. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, personal statement, financial information, two recommendation letters and proof of vocational nurse licensure are required. Health Professions Education Foundation 400 R Street Suite 460 Sacramento, CA 95811 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Louis J. and Mary Ellen Schultz Scholarship | $2,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and attend an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational school full-time to retain the scholarship award. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Santa Cruz County 7807 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Louis Levy Endowed Scholarship | $1,000 | May 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must attend UCLA and have graduated from a California public high school. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, letter of recommendation, transcript and copy of financial aid notification letter are required. University of California - Los Angeles Scholarship Resource Center 233 Covel Commons Los Angeles, CA 90095-7247 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Luso-American Education Foundation General Youth Scholarship | $500-$1,500 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of California and high school students who are of Portuguese descent with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, or who are taking classes in the Portuguese language with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must be enrolled in a college, university, trade or business school and have taken the SAT or ACT. Two letters of recommendation are required. How to apply: Applications are available by phone, fax, mail or email. Luso-American Education Foundation P.O. Box 2967 Dublin, CA 94568 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mahindra USA Women in Ag Scholarship | $2,500 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture and reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or West Virginia. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required as well as participation in community service, financial need and leadership ability. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Malki Museum Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must fill out the application form completely, provide proof that they are accepted or enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution, be a member of a Native American reservation in Southern California and provide proof of one-quarter or more Native American ancestry. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Malki Museum, Inc. P.O. Box 578 Banning, CA 92220 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mark Ando and Ito Family Scholarship | Varies | May 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be District 8 student members of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) who are of Asian descent. They must be enrolled in an undergraduate- or graduate-level athletic training program. Community college applicants and all other applicants must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher on a four-point scale. Non-community college undergraduates must be sponsored by a certified athletic trainer and must have junior standing. All applicants must have plans to pursue a career in athletic training. Selection is based on academic merit, extracurricular activities, leadership potential and athletic training achievement. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, an official transcript and a personal essay are required. Far West Athletic Trainers' Association/District 8 Ned Bergert, Committee Chair Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Marvin Anmuth Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | March 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish undergraduate or graduate students majoring in electrical engineering, be enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution and/or graduate program and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must demonstrate a strong community-oriented mentality, provide proof of practicing tzedakah and tikkun olam and submit a personal essay using 1,000 words. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be registered for a minimum of 12 course units per quarter or semester, be from San Francisco, the Peninsula, Sunnyvale, North, Sonoma and Marin Counties. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund 121 Steuart Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 | March 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on GPA, honors and awards, employment and community service, leadership and extracurricular activities, essay and financial need. Students must plan to enroll in a two-year or four-year college or university full-time or with 12 or more credits or units. How to apply: Applications are available online between January 1 and March 5 of each year. Travis Credit Union P.O. Box 2069 Vacaville, CA 95696 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mega Bank Scholarship | $1,000 | April 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors residing in Los Angeles County or Orange County, California with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are enrolling as a first-year student at an accredited four-year institution in California. Students must have a household income at or below the county low-income level. There are no ethnicity requirements. How to apply: Applications are available online. Asian Pacific Community Fund 1145 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 105 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MetLife Foundation FFA Scholarship | $2,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward four-year degrees in specific areas of agriculture including public service and administration, agribusiness management, range/soil science, public communications, plant or animal breeding and genetics, education, plant pathology, journalism, technology, extension, mechanization, public relations, finance, economics, sales, marketing or engineering. Applicants must also be residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MGMA Western Section Scholarship | $2,500 | May |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of one of the MGMA Western Section states, namely Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. They must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program relating to medical practice management (such as public health, business administration or health care administration). Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required. Medical Group Management Association 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Michael F. O'Donnell Memorial Scholarship Fund | $2,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be past or current residents of Sonoma County. Students must have a significant financial need and demonstrate the perseverance needed to graduate from college. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Sonoma County 120 Stony Point Road Suite 220 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Milton McKevett Teague Scholarship | $2,250 | January 29 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must either be graduating seniors, high school graduates or GED holders. Students must have been Ventura County residents for at least three consecutive years and also be able to show school/community involvement. Applicants must be either enrolled or enrolling at an accredited four-year college, university, trade or business school looking to earn a degree in agriculture. Students may re-apply in consecutive years. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ventura County Community Foundation 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard Camarillo, CA 93012 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mr. Dae Hyun Ko Scholarship | Varies | June |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region 3540 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 920 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Nathan J. and Virginia H. Friedman College Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | March 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program and demonstrate financial need. Students must provide two letters of recommendation, submit a personal essay using 1,000 words and have parents who are permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Alameda, Sonoma or Marin Counties. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund 121 Steuart Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Never Stop Learning High School Scholarship | $250-$1,000 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors residing in Orange County, California. Students must be planning on attending an accredited university or community college in the United States. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted. How to apply: Applications are available online. MLG Attorneys at Law 600 Anton Boulevard Suite 1240 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Northrop Grumman Scholarship | $5,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students living in each of Maryland's 23 counties, one scholarship for a student living in the city of Baltimore and two scholarships for applicants living in specific counties/communities from the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Utah or Virginia. Applicants must have a minimum composite SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 27 and a minimum GPA of 3.5. How to apply: Applications are available online. Society of Women Engineers 130 East Randolph Street Suite 3500 Chicago, IL 60601 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ohlson Family Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum of at least 2.5 GPA. Students must be able to demonstrate a significant financial need and be dedicated to pursuing their educational goals. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Sonoma County 120 Stony Point Road Suite 220 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Open Door Presbyterian Church Scholarship | Varies | June |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region 3540 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 920 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Orange County Chinese-American Chamber of Commerce Foundation (OCCACCF) Scholarship | $5,000 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior from an Orange County or Los Angeles County school and have been admitted to a community college, college or university. Students must also have at least one parent of Chinese descent, have a minimum 3.5 GPA (non-weighted) and a SAT of 1200 or ACT of 27. Applicants must prove financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Orange County Chinese-American Chamber of Commerce Foundation 78 Bunsen Irvine, CA 92618 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Paraprofessional Scholarship | Up to $500 | October 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be classified library media workers currently enrolled in a two-year paraprofessional program to become a certified library technician. Students must be Southern California residents planning to work in California as library media technicians after completing the program and be members of the California School Library Association. Three letters of recommendation are required. How to apply: Applications are available online. California School Library Association 6444 E. Spring Street #247 Long Beach, CA 90815-1553 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Parker M. and Virginia Howell Scholarship | $800 | January 29 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the city of Ventura that are either high school seniors or current Ventura College students working towards degrees in either engineering or creative writing. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and be able to show financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ventura County Community Foundation 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard Camarillo, CA 93012 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award | Varies | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be California resident high school students planning to attend a California college or university, be American Legion Auxiliary members with three years as a Junior and be the children, grandchildren or great grandchildren of a veteran. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Past Presidents' Parley Nursing Scholarships | $2,000 | April - 1st Friday |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of California, enrolled or planning to enroll in a nursing program and be the wife, husband, widow, widower or child of a veteran or be veterans themselves. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 401 Van Ness Avenue Suite 319 San Francisco, CA 94102-4570 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Pedro Urquidi Scholarship | March 6 | |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA or eligible non-citizens of Hispanic heritage who are enrolling as full-time students in a four-year program. Students must be graduating seniors or graduates of Alisal High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA or current college students from Salinas, CA with a 2.5 minimum GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Pedro Urquidi Scholarship 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 700 Gardena, CA 90248 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| PepsiCo Cesar Chavez Latino Scholarship | $5,000 | May 25 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be of Latino descent accepted for enrollment or enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program in Arizona or California. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of academic achievement, leadership potential, community service, extracurricular involvement and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Cesar Chavez Foundation PepsiCo Cesar Chavez Latino Scholarship Fund Cesar Chavez Foundation, Leasing Office 1655 E. California Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93307 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship Program | Up to $10,000 | June 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be PG&E customers who are either high school seniors, current college students, veterans or adults returning to school studying one of the following STEM related careers: Engineering (electrical, mechanical, computer, industrial or environmental), computer science/information systems, cyber security or environmental sciences. Students must intend to be full-time undergraduate students for the entire upcoming school year working toward their first degree at a PG&E Partner School in California. How to apply: Applications are available online. PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship Program, Scholarship America One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Pine Cone Foundation Scholarship | Up to $5,500 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a documented learning disability and plan on attending a California community college in pursuit of an associate, bachelor, technical or vocational degree. Students must be graduating high school seniors and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens and California residents who can demonstrate financial need. The application includes a 200-word essay on the provided topic. How to apply: Applications are available online and must include: BOGFW approval email, one reference letter, transcript, learning disability documentation, essay and photo. Pine Cone Foundation 5758 Geary Boulevard #164 San Francisco, CA 94121 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarship Program | $1,000-$7,500 | January 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or resident aliens. They must be enrolled in a nursing degree program at a school located in Georgia (graduate students only), Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey (graduate students only), Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, certain areas in California, certain areas in Texas or certain areas in Florida. Selection is based on academic merit, involvement in community health and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript and other supporting materials are required. $10 processing fee. National Student Nurses' Association 45 Main Street Suite 606 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| PSR/Sacramento High School Scholarship Essay Contest | $1,000-$3,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors from Sacramento or one of the surrounding counties in California: Alpine, Amador, Calavares, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, Yolo or Yuba. Students must be in good academic standing. How to apply: Applications are available online. Physicians for Social Responsibility Sacramento Chapter 10 Dumfries Court Sacramento, CA 95831 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| R.H. Beel Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and graduating senior, demonstrate financial need and academic achievement and have made clear community contributions, whether through volunteer work or other service activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Santa Cruz County 7807 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ralph Hale and Martha L. Ruppert Educational Scholarship | Up to $10,000 | January 8 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be high school seniors in San Mateo County or northern Santa Clara County (Daly City through Mountain View) and have a maximum GPA of 3.3. Students must demonstrate financial need; evidence of partial self-support such as savings from summer jobs, part-time work, etc.; community service and academic promise and GPA improvement during high school years. How to apply: Applications are available online. Silicon Valley Community Foundation 2440 W. El Camino Real Suite 300 Mountain View, CA 94040 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Randy Clark Memorial Vocational Scholarship Fund | Up to $1,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have spent at least one year as a member of the Future Farmers of America or 4H Club. Students must demonstrate financial need and an ability to achieve career success. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Mendocino County 204 South Oak Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program | $1,000-$10,000 | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have outstanding leadership, character, communication skills, academic achievement, and commitment to Ventura County, California. Students must be graduating high school seniors from Ventura County, California. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA. Students must plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. Applicants must be citizens of the United States. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation 40 Presidential Drive Simi Valley, CA 93065 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Richard T. Torkelson Memorial Scholarship Fund for Journalism | $1,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate an interest in journalism, communications, photojournalism, documentary art or nonfiction digital media. Students must submit writing samples and/or their media portfolio along with two letters of recommendation. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Sonoma County 120 Stony Point Road Suite 220 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Riverside Construction Company Harmon/Lounsbury Scholarship Fund | At least $1,000 | April 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school senior who is planning to study engineering full-time at an accredited college or university. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need and exhibit involvement in community and school. How to apply: Applications are available online. The Community Foundation Attn. Celia Cudiamat 3700 Sixth Street Suite 200 Riverside, CA 92501 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Robert C. and Lillian DuSoe Scholarship | $4,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must intend on enrolling full-time at an accredited educational institution. Students must have demonstrated aptitude in music or writing and unmet financial need. Applicants must submit an essay, current transcripts and two letters of recommendation. How to apply: Applications are available online. Orange County Community Foundation 4041 MacArthur Boulevard Suite 510 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ronald P. Wilmot Scholarship | $5,000 | March 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate student, be enrolled at an accredited art or post-secondary institution and have gay or lesbian parent(s). Students must demonstrate financial need, be a permanent resident of the greater San Francisco Bay area if pursuing a master's degree and/or have parents who are permanent residents of the greater San Francisco Bay area if pursuing a bachelor's degree. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong community-oriented mentality and submit a personal essay using 1,000 words. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund 121 Steuart Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Rozsi & Jeno Zisovich Jewish Studies Scholarship Fund to Teach the Holocaust | $3,200 | June 25 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish and legal and permanent residents of Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo or northern Santa Clara counties for at least two years. A commitment and meaningful connection to the Jewish community is desirable. Additionally, students must be in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) Miriam Schultz Grunfeld Professional Building 2150 Post Street, P.O. Box 159004 San Francisco, CA 94115 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ryan & Collin Petitte Memorial Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in attending a vocational school, community college or four-year college or university. Students must demonstrate financial need and preference is given to those planning to attend the University of California at Davis, Oregon State University, or the University of Connecticut. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Mendocino County 204 South Oak Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| S.F. Humanities Inc.: Leo Hills Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | March 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish undergraduate students, demonstrate financial need and be accepted into or enrolled in an accredited college, university, art or music institution. Students must demonstrate high academic performance in fine arts, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have parents who are permanent residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Applicants must submit a personal essay using 1,000 words and preferably be a graduating high school senior from Jewish Community High School, Kehillah Jewish High School, Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy or public school dedicated to arts programs. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund 121 Steuart Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Salik Omar Shah Scholarship | $1,000 | January 29 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors in Oxnard, Camarillo or at Viewpoint School in Calabasas who are enrolling full-time at an accredited four-year college or university. Students must have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA and have financial need. Applicants can reapply in successive years. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ventura County Community Foundation 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard Camarillo, CA 93012 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| San Francisco Section Daniel Cubicciotti Student Award | $500-$2,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be full- or part-time graduate or advanced undergraduate students in good standing at a university or college in Northern California. Students must major in metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering or chemistry and be involved in thesis research or other academic activities that relate to electrochemistry. Applicants may be nominated by anyone familiar with their qualifications. The applicant does not have to be a member of The Electrochemical Society. The award is based on academic excellence, quality of research activities, a demonstrated interest in the study of electrochemistry and personal characteristics that reflect Dan Cubicciotti's integrity. Community service and participation in other activities will also be considered. How to apply: Applicants should submit transcripts, a short description of their history and interests and a letter of recommendation from a university or college faculty member from the appropriate department. Electrochemical Society 65 South Main Street, Building D Pennington, NJ 08534-2839 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| San Joaquin Valley Section Scholarship | up to $5,000 | April 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in a petroleum-related field and either be a resident of California or a non-resident with work experience in the petroleum industry in California. How to apply: Applications are available online. Society of Petroleum Engineers - San Joaquin Valley Section Jared Paddock Chevron USA Inc. 9525 Camino Media Bakersfield, CA 93311 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Saticoy Lemon Association Employee Scholarship | $1,500 | January 29 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must either be a child/ward of an employee of Saticoy Lemon Association who is graduating high school or a Saticoy Lemon Association employee with a GED. Students must intend to enroll at either an accredited community college or four-year college/university seeking an undergraduate degree. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ventura County Community Foundation 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard Camarillo, CA 93012 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships of the Simon Youth Foundation | $1,500 | February 17 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical/vocational school full-time. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability or national origin, and recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, academic record, potential to succeed, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of career and educational goals and an outside appraisal. Awards are given at every Simon mall in the U.S. How to apply: Applications are available online. Only the first 3,000 applications that the organization receives are considered. Simon Youth Foundation 225 W. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Sherman & Frances L. Teller Teaching Credential Scholarship | $2,000 | April 11 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must live and attend school in the greater Los Angeles area including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties. Applicants must be a K-12 educator seeking a single or multiple-subject credential including special education and ESL. Students must be enrolled at a California State University or University of California campus in the greater Los Angeles area. How to apply: Applications are available online and must include a transcript and two letters of reference. National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) 543 N. Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Shirley and Robert Raymer College Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | March 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish high school students in their senior year, be accepted to a highly competitive four-year post-secondary education and be residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Students must demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a proven track record for high academic performance and active participation in the Jewish community. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund 121 Steuart Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Singerman-Nosseck Childcare Scholarship | $1,000 | April 11 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must live and attend school in the greater Los Angeles area including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties. Applicants must be entering or continuing school to learn a marketable skill which will lead to economic self-sufficiency. The award is meant to ease the burden of childcare expenses while the parent is in school. How to apply: Applications available online and must include a transcript and two letters of reference. National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) 543 N. Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Sons of Italy Grand Lodge of California College Scholarship | $500-$5,000 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be of at least partial Italian ancestry and be enrolled at a college or trade school for the upcoming fall semester. Selection is based upon academic performance, leadership activities, financial need, essay detailing Italian ancestry, a personal statement and letters of recommendation. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application, personal statement, SAT/PSAT/ACT scores, GPA, record of activities, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required. Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of California Attention: Scholarship Commission 5051 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94112-3473 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Sons of Italy Grand Lodge of California Italian Language Study Grant | Varies | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be of at least partial Italian ancestry and be enrolled at a college or trade school for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must also have finished a foreign language course in high school. Selection is based upon academic performance, leadership activities, financial need, essay detailing Italian ancestry, a personal statement and letters of recommendation. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application, personal statement, SAT/PSAT/ACT scores, GPA, record of activities, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required. Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of California Attention: Scholarship Commission 5051 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94112-3473 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Sophie Greenstadt Scholarship for Mid-Life Women | $1,000 | April 11 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must live and attend school in the greater Los Angeles area including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties. Applicants must be women age 35 or older seeking to re-enter or continue school to become economically self-sufficient. How to apply: Applications are available online and must include a transcript and two letters of reference. National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) 543 N. Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Stephanie G. Hoffman Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | March 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish undergraduate or graduate students, demonstrate an interest in using reading to inspire underserved children to attend college and major in library science, English literature or other related fields. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have parents who are permanent residents of the San Francisco Bay area if they're an undergraduate degree seeker or be a permanent resident of the San Francisco Bay area if they're a graduate degree seeker. Students must submit a personal essay using 1,000 words, demonstrate financial need and provide two letters of recommendation. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund 121 Steuart Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Stephen L. Teller & Richard Hotson TV, Cinema, and Theater Scholarship | $1,000 | April 11 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time community college students in the greater Los Angeles area in a program pertaining to film/television/cinema/theater. Students must intend to pursue a career in production. Applicants must have successfully completed 12 units of classes in the program. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) 543 N. Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Steve Fasteau Past Presidents' Scholarship | $1,000 | August 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be college students with high academic achievement. They must demonstrate leadership and dedication to the advancement of students with disabilities in higher education. Undergraduate students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and at least six semester units, and graduate students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least three semester units from a public or private California college or university. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, letter of application, letter of recommendation, verification of disability, transcript and proof of enrollment are required. California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability Disabled Student Programs and Services San Bernardino Valley College 701 South Mt. Vernon Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92410 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Susan Bunch Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | August 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability and be currently enrolled as a student at a California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Students must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student. How to apply: Applications are available online. California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) 10073 Valley View Street, #242 Cypress, CA 90630 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Susan Schulman Begley Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | April 11 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the Greater Los Angeles area, and be single mothers due to the exit from an abusive or emotionally traumatic relationship. Applicants must also be in financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) 543 N. Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Switzer Environmental Fellowship | $15,000 | January 8 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in California, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut or Rhode Island. Students must be enrolled full-time during the entire academic year of receiving the award. Master's degree and JD students must be pursuing their terminal degree. Applicants seeking their Ph.D. must have completed at least three years of doctoral work by July 1 or plan to successfully pass their qualifying exams by May 1 of the year before receiving the award. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. San Francisco Foundation One Embarcadero Center Suite 1400 San Francisco, CA 94111 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| The Beverly C. Wilson Scholarship Fund for Women in Business | $1,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must graduate with a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Students must be able to demonstrate financial need and the perseverance needed to graduate from college. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Sonoma County 120 Stony Point Road Suite 220 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| The Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | April 11 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of a high school in the greater Sacramento or Denver area with at least a 2.5 GPA. Students must provide medical verification of the parent or guardian's death or illness and two letters of recommendation. Applicants must write a one-page self-evaluation essay. How to apply: Applications are available online. Sacramento Region Community Foundation 955 University Avenue Suite A Sacramento, CA 95825 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| The First Christian Church of Glendale Scholarship | $1,000 | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have resided in the Glendale, La Crescenta, La Cañada Flintridge, Montrose, Verdugo City, Sunland or Tujunga area for a minimum of 13 years. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students must submit an essay explaining their belief in Jesus Christ and their view on what it means to be an American. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Verdugos 111 East Broadway Suite 200 Glendale, CA 91205 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| The Redwood Empire Estate Planning Council Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Students must submit the FAFSA along with a statement of their community involvement and their interests. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Sonoma County 120 Stony Point Road Suite 220 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| The Sambar Scholarship Endowment | $1,500 | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and intend on enrolling at an accredited two or four year college. Students must submit an essay describing obstacles they have overcome and explaining how the scholarship will impact their ability to attain an education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Verdugos 111 East Broadway Suite 200 Glendale, CA 91205 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Theodore D. Harrington Scholarship | $1,200 | January 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a permanent residence in the NACE Western Area which includes the following states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Applicants must take courses offered by an accredited college or university or programs approved by the area upon application. Selection is based on the overall strength of information provided by the applicant. How to apply: Applications are available online. An academic transcript, two nomination forms, one recommendation form and essay scholarship questions are required. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation 15835 Park Ten Place Houston, TX 77084-5145 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Torch Awards for Ethics Scholarship | Up to $1,500 | August 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of San Diego, Orange or Imperial County in California. Students must be enrolled in a high school in one of those areas. Applicants must submit an essay discussing the importance of ethics and integrity. How to apply: Applications are available online. Better Business Bureau Serving San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties 4747 Viewridge Avenue Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92123 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Tuesday Afternoon Club Scholarship | $1,000 | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on history of community service, potential for achievement and self-motivation. Students must submit an essay explaining the importance of education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Verdugos 111 East Broadway Suite 200 Glendale, CA 91205 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Usrey Family Scholarship | $1,000 | September 10 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be in an undergraduate or graduate landscape horticulture program or related field at a two or four-year California state university or college. Applicants must also be current, full-time students, academically competitive and have a minimum 2.25 GPA and a minimum 2.7 GPA in the major. Preference is given to applicants who plan to work in the nursery industry after graduation. Applicants must submit applications, cover letters, resumes, transcripts and two recommendation letters. How to apply: Applications are available online. Horticultural Research Institute 525 9th Street NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20004 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ventura County Agriculture Scholarship | $600 | January 29 |
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Eligibility: Students must be children of Ventura County agricultural workers age 24 or under. Applicants must be either a graduating senior from a Ventura County high school or Ventura County community college student enrolling in a four-year accredited college or university. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be able to demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ventura County Community Foundation 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard Camarillo, CA 93012 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Vicky Howard Community Service Award | $500 | January 29 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Simi Valley or Moorpark, California area high schools and have resided in one of those areas for a minimum of 18 continuous months prior to application. Students must show outstanding dedication to community service. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required to apply. Applicants must be enrolling full-time in any four-year accredited college or university. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ventura County Community Foundation 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard Camarillo, CA 93012 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Victor Grifols Roura Scholarship | $7,500 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a second- or third-year underrepresented minority medical student at an accredited U.S. medical school in the Los Angeles area. Students must have a clinical interest in hematology. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Medical Fellowships Inc. 347 Fifth Avenue Suite 510 New York, NY 10016 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Vietnamese Physician Association of Northern California Scholarship | $1,500 | April 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors of Vietnamese descent currently living in Northern California enrolling in an accredited post-secondary institution. Students must have a GPA of 3.6 or better and submit their transcript, ACT/SAT scores, letters of recommendation and financial statements along with their application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Vietnamese Physician Association of Northern California Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center 710 Lawrence Expressway Dept 390 Santa Clara, CA 95051 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Viola L. Allen and Oscar A. Allen Scholarship Fund | $1,000-$4,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate good academic standing, financial need and a sense of purpose. Students must attend a vocational school, community college, four-year college/university or graduate school, in order to be awarded the $1,000 for undergraduate and $4,000 for graduate level work. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Mendocino County 204 South Oak Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Vivian Klemz Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | January 29 |
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Eligibility: Students must by at least a sophomore in an arts program at an accredited four-year college, university or art institution or enrolled in a graduate-level arts program. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ventura County Community Foundation 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard Camarillo, CA 93012 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Vivienne Camp College Scholarship | $500-$1,500 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish and have been a resident of Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo or Northern Santa Clara counties for at least two years prior to submitting an application. Students must complete and submit a FAFSA, demonstrating financial need based on federal tax returns. Applicants must be in good academic standing, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) Miriam Schultz Grunfeld Professional Building 2150 Post Street, P.O. Box 159004 San Francisco, CA 94115 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Vocational Nurse Scholarship | Up to $4,000 | February 23 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited California vocational nurse (VN) degree program and must be enrolled full-time. They must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher while enrolled in the degree program and must commit to two years of practice in an underserved area of California after graduation. Selection is based on academic merit, stated career goals, community involvement, work experience and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, official transcript, two recommendation letters and financial information are required. Health Professions Education Foundation 400 R Street Suite 460 Sacramento, CA 95811 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Warren 'Ed' Brown Scholarship Fund | $8,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be in good academic standing, have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Students must submit a transcript and two letters of recommendation with the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Mendocino County 204 South Oak Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Werner B. Thiele Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at one of the GEF Learning Resource Centers: Arizona State University, California Polytechnic State University, Clemson University, Murray State, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin - Stout or Western Michigan University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online or by mail. Gravure Education Foundation P.O. Box 25617 Rochester, NY 14625 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| William P. Reiman Memorial Scholarship | $800 | January 29 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Ventura County who are either a graduating senior from a Ventura County high school enrolling as a full-time student or a Ventura County community college student who is transferring to an accredited four-year college or university to study agriculture. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ventura County Community Foundation 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard Camarillo, CA 93012 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| ACEC Colorado Scholarship Program | Varies | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or surveying at an accredited college or university in Colorado. They must be entering their junior, senior or fifth year. Selection is based on GPA (24 points), essay (25 points), work experience (24 points), recommendation (17 points) and extracurricular activities (10 points). How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, essay and recommendation are required. American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado 800 Grant Street Suite 100 Denver, CO 80203 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Alert Scholarship | $500 | Ongoing |
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Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded for the best editorials on the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse. Winning editorials will be published in "Alert Magazine". Applicants must be high school students between the ages of 18 and 19 and residents of Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. How to apply: No application necessary. To apply, submit a 650-800 word essay along with official transcript and personal photograph. Alert Magazine P.O. Box 4833 Boise, ID 83711 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| BLET Auxiliary Scholarships | $1,000 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of both a BLET Auxiliary and BLET member (living or deceased) and enrolled or accepted by an accredited university, college or institute of higher learning. If the applicant is a graduate student or returning to school as a sophomore, junior or senior, he or she must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic record, leadership, character and personal achievement. How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request through your local GIA auxiliary or BLE division. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Auxiliary Attn: Helen Brand, National Secretary 38768 Crescent Hill Road Osawatomie, KS 66064 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Boettcher Foundation Scholarship | Full tuition | November 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Colorado high school seniors who have lived in Colorado for their full junior and senior years of high school, graduates from a Colorado high school and be citizens, legal permanent residents or lawfully present in the United States or meet the requirements and have applied or started the process of applying for citizenship, legal status or lawful presence. They should submit applications, essays, transcripts and standardized test scores. Selection is based on academic merit, intellectual curiosity, demonstration of leadership skills, community service and character. How to apply: Contact high school counselors for more information. Boettcher Foundation 600 Seventeenth Street Suite 2210 South Denver, CO 80202-5422 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship | $2,500 for 4 years | May 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa or Washington. Students must also major in one of the following areas: business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology or education and belong to AISES. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Indian Science and Engineering Society 4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE Suite 200 Albuquerque, NM 87109 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| CESDA Diversity Scholarship | $1,000 | April 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be either first generation college students, members of underrepresented ethnic or racial minorities or show financial need. They must be Colorado residents who are high school seniors at the time of application. Students must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher and enroll in a two- or four-year Colorado college or university in the fall following graduation. They must take at least six credit hours to qualify. How to apply: Applications are available online. Colorado Educational Services and Development Association P.O. Box 40214 Denver, CO 80204 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| CHAHRM Scholarship | $1,000 | September |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be in the final year of study for a degree in a healthcare- or human resources-related subject at an accredited technical college or university. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic merit, stated career goals, work history, extracurricular activities and references. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, a transcript, a personal essay and a faculty advisor reference are required. Colorado Healthcare Association for Human Resource Management c/o Michelle Pollart, Scholarship Chair Prowers Medical Center 401 Kendall Drive Lamar, CO 81052 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Colorado Council Volunteerism and Community Service Scholarship | $1,500 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have been residents of Colorado for their final two years of high school. Students must be accepted at a Colorado Council Member Institution and be enrolled as a full-time student within six months after graduation from high school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Colorado Council Volunteerism and Community Service P.O. Box 3383 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Scholarships | Up to $7,000 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Colorado public high school planning to attend a Colorado postsecondary institution. Selection is based on leadership, maturity, need and scholastic ability without reference to race, creed, color, sex or Masonic relationship. How to apply: Applications are available online. Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Association P.O. Box 703 Westminster, CO 80036-0703 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Colorado Oratorical Contest | $1,000-$18,000 | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Legion, Department of Colorado 7465 E. 1st Avenue, Suite D Denver, CO 80230 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Colorado State Thespians Scholarships | $1,000 | November 10 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, have a minimum 2.75 GPA, plan to attend one of 30 participating universities, colleges or conservatories from across the nation and major in theatre. Students must perform an audition in acting, musical theatre or dance or prepare a portfolio of their expertise in technical theatre to present on the designated audition day in Denver, Colorado. Admission and additional scholarships may be offered by the colleges based on the audition. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, photo and $35 application fee are required. Colorado State Thespians 2001 Lincoln Street Suite 1611 Denver, CO 80202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Colorado Student Grant | Varies | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Colorado residents who plan to enroll or are enrolled in eligible programs at eligible Colorado postsecondary institutions. Applicants must make satisfactory academic progress and have not defaulted in educational loans or grants. Awards are need-based and merit-based and are made by institutions to students. How to apply: Contact your financial aid office. Colorado Department of Higher Education 1560 Broadway Suite 1600 Denver, CO 80202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Colorado Women's Education Foundation | At least $1,000 | May 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be women who are 25 years of age or older, United States citizens and Colorado residents for at least 12 months prior to the application deadline. They must be enrolled in or attending an accredited college, university or vocational training institution and reside in Colorado while completing their program. How to apply: Applications are available online. Colorado Women's Education Foundation P.O. Box 1189 Boulder, CO 80306-1189 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Columbine Memorial Scholarship Fund (for Students) | $2,200 | April 7 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and plan to attend an accredited college, university or trade school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Columbine Memorial Scholarship Fund Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Community Foundation Scholarships | Varies | February 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Weld County in Colorado and graduating high school seniors. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and community involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County 2425 35th Avenue Suite 201 Greeley, CO 80634 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Daniels Scholarship Program | Varies | November 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolling in any nonprofit accredited college or university and be a resident of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah or Wyoming. Students must submit a FAFSA to demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and earn an ACT score of 17 and minimum SAT Math score of 470 along with a minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 450. How to apply: Applications are available online. Daniels Fund 101 Monroe Street Denver, CO 80206 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Darling International Inc. FFA Scholarship | $2,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time in one of the following agricultural degree programs: animal science, animal nutrition, agricultural business management or economics, livestock management or agriscience technician. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Delta Eta Boule Foundation Undergraduate Student Scholarship | $10,000 | January 26 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be African American male high school seniors who are residents of the Denver Metro area with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be ambitious and involved in their community via community service or academic activities. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted. How to apply: Applications are available online. Delta Eta Boule Foundation 888 South Dexter Street Unit 703 Denver, CO 80246 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Denver Scholarship Foundation | $250-$3,400 | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduate of Denver Public Schools for all four years of high school. Students must be attending full-time one of DSF’s Partner Colleges in Colorado including technical, community and four-year colleges and universities. Applicants must also apply for at least three other scholarships or two scholarships and one student support program How to apply: Applications are available online. Denver Scholarship Foundation 789 Sherman Street Suite 610 Denver, CO 80203 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dorian De Long Arts and Music Scholarship | $1,500 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Colorado high school seniors who are pursuing the study of arts. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jefferson County Education Association 12650 W 64th Ave Unit E195 Arvada, CO 80004 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dorothy D. Greer Journalist of the Year Scholarship Competition | Up to $3,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Colorado high school seniors whose schools are members of the Colorado Student Media Association. Students must have worked on their yearbook or newspaper for at least two years. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. Selection criteria include neatness (10 percent), quality of work (40 percent), personal statement (20 percent), letters of recommendation (20 percent) and grades (10 percent). How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, transcript, three to four letters of recommendation, samples of published work and action photo are required. Colorado Student Media Association Jack Kennedy, CSMA Executive Director 9253 Sori Lane Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Educational Training Voucher Programs for Foster Youth | $5,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been in foster care for their 18th birthday and have aged out at that time, been adopted from foster care with the adoption finalized after their 16th birthday, or have their foster care case closed between the ages of 18 and 21. Students must be residents of Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio or the District of Columbia. Students must be a U.S. citizen with assets worth less than $10,000. Applicants must be at least 17 but younger than 21 to apply for the first time. Students must have been accepted into a degree, certificate or other accredited program at a college, university, technical or vocational school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Foster Care to Success 21351 Gentry Drive Suite 130 Sterling, VA 20166 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| El Cinco de Mayo, Inc. Scholarship | Varies | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicant must fall within the category of "underserved" (someone who does not have the financial resources and/or has inadequate support, guidance, assistance and/or would be the first in their family to attend college/graduate from college. Students must be a resident of El Paso County planning on attending a institution in El Paso County. Applicants must have a 3.0 or better GPA and be an undergraduate or graduate student. How to apply: Applications are available online. El Cinco de Mayo, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 17373 Colorado Springs, CO 80935 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| El Pomar Fellowship | Varies | January 6 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of a four-year university or college program and have a Colorado connection such as being a resident or graduate from a Colorado university as well as an explicit interest in serving the communities of Colorado. Students must demonstrate strong leadership skills, an ability to work within in a team and an interest in public service. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, resume, college transcripts and two recommendations. How to apply: Applications are available online. El Pomar Foundation 10 Lake Circle Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa | $1,500 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward degrees in one of the following areas of agriculture: agronomy, crop science, agricultural communications, education, journalism, extension, public relations, business management, economics, finance, sales, marketing, plant pathology, plant breeding, plant genetics, soil science, soil conservation, water conservation or public service and administration. Applicants must be residents of Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or Wisconsin. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: An application form is required. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Geisinger Scholarship | Varies | February 4 |
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Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. How to apply: Applications are available online. University of Michigan College Administration 1221 Beal Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 2102 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Grange Insurance Group Scholarship | $1,000-$1,500 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current Grange Insurance Group (GIG) policyholders (or children or grandchildren of GIG policyholders) in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington or Wyoming; Grange members (or children or grandchildren of Grange members) or children or grandchildren of current GIG employees and residents in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. Applicants can apply for scholarships in either academic or vocational studies. Three of the awards will be for students wishing to pursue vocational studies and 22 will be for academic studies. The top scoring student in each category receives $1,500 and each additional winner receives $1,000. Scholarships may be used toward a certificate or degree in a recognized profession or vocation, including community colleges, business colleges and technical institutes, as well as institutions offering an academic degree program. Vocational scholarships are intended for use at community colleges, technical or business schools or other institutions that offer vocational training which does not lead to a two- or four-year academic degree. Selection is based on academic achievement and essays. How to apply: Applications are available online. Grange Insurance Association Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 21089 Seattle, WA 98111-3089 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Greenhouse Scholars Scholarship | Up to $5,000 | November 19 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who reside and attend school in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York or North Carolina. They must have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, and they must demonstrate leadership, perseverance and financial need. Their household income must be $70,000 a year or less. Winners participate in the Whole Person Program which includes Summer Symposium, Mentorship, Professional Networking, Impact and Internship programming and more! How to apply: Applications are available online. Greenhouse Scholars 1820 Folsom Street Boulder, CO 80302 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Grossman Scholarship | $5,000 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Colorado residents and graduating high school seniors, graduate students or non-traditional students. Students must be pursuing a degree program with an environmental, natural resource, climate or outdoor industry emphasis at an accredited four-year college or university, two-year community college or a certificate program offered by an accredited college or university within the state of Colorado. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to caring for our environment's natural resources within their personal, educational and/or professional time. How to apply: Applications are available online. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado 600 South Marion Parkway Denver, CO 80209 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| H.M. Muffly Memorial Scholarship | $2,500 | October 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Colorado residents who are planning to practice nursing in Colorado. They must be juniors or seniors working towards the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Registered Nurses (RNs) pursuing the bachelor's degree or higher in a school of nursing; practicing RNs pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing or second- or third-year Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students. Undergraduates must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher, and graduate students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Selection is based on GPA, financial need, recommendations, community involvement and commitment to professional practice in Colorado. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, schedule of classes, two recommendation letters, financial need statement, transcript and personal essay are required. Colorado Nurses Foundation 2851 S. Parker Road Suite 1210 Aurora, CO 80014 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Henry Sachs Foundation Scholarship | $6,000 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American residents of Colorado for at least five years. Applicants must be either seniors in high school or have graduated in the last three years but are not currently attending college. Awards are based on high school grade point average and financial need. If selected, applicants must attend a personal interview in order to receive the grant money. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry Sachs Foundation 90 S. Cascade Avenue Suite 1410 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| John W. and Edna Wilson Mosley Scholarship | $2,000 | March 28 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating African-American seniors from East High School planning to attend a college, university or other accredited post-secondary school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Denver Foundation 55 Madison 8th Floor Denver, CO 80206 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kids and Community Scholarship Program | $5,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university with a combined family income of $75,000 or less. Students must live in one of the following markets: Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Indianapolis, Louisville, Minneapolis, Nashville, Raleigh-Durham and Tampa. How to apply: Applications are available online. Connor Group 10510 North Springboro Pike Dayton, OH 45342 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kit Faragher Memorial Scholarship | $10,000 | April 16 |
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Eligibility: A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of financial need, positive attitude and strong sense of motivation. Applicants must submit official transcripts, tax returns and an essay outlining their educational goals. How to apply: Applications are available online. Kit Faragher Foundation 1525 Josephine Street Denver, CO 80206 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| LAEF Scholarship | Varies | January 17 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Hispanic high school seniors, undergraduate or graduate students and residents of Colorado who are highly involved in the Hispanic community. Students must have a cumulative high school or college GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need and the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Latin American Educational Foundation 561 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya Safe Driver Scholarship | $1,000 | September 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in Colorado, college students or first year law students enrolled in a college or university in Colorado. A video or essay submission on a provided topic is required. How to apply: Applications are available online. The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya, LLC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South Suite 1030 Denver, CO 80246 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lee Magnon Memorial Scholarship | $2,500 | January 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Applicants must be studying engineering and/or science at their chosen school. Applicants must have permanent residence in the NACE Central Area which includes the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation forms, an academic transcript and scholarship essay questions are required. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation 15835 Park Ten Place Houston, TX 77084-5145 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lynch Family Legacy Scholarship | $15,000 | January 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must submit an essay and three letters of recommendation. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of academic achievement, athletic performance and community service. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. How to apply: Applications are available online. The John Lynch Foundation P.O. Box 172247 Tampa, FL 33672 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MetLife Foundation FFA Scholarship | $2,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward four-year degrees in specific areas of agriculture including public service and administration, agribusiness management, range/soil science, public communications, plant or animal breeding and genetics, education, plant pathology, journalism, technology, extension, mechanization, public relations, finance, economics, sales, marketing or engineering. Applicants must also be residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MGMA Western Section Scholarship | $2,500 | May |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of one of the MGMA Western Section states, namely Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. They must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program relating to medical practice management (such as public health, business administration or health care administration). Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required. Medical Group Management Association 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mikkelson Foundation Scholarship | $3,000 | April 16 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 and a minimum SAT score of 1200 or a minimum ACT score of 28. Students must submit three letters of recommendation, official transcripts and a personal essay. How to apply: Applications are available online. Mikkelson Foundation P.O. Box 768 Monument, CO 80132 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mr. Dae Hyun Ko Scholarship | Varies | June |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region 3540 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 920 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACE Sandia Mountain Section Scholarship | $2,500 | January 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must an undergraduate enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university located in one of two states in the San Juan Basin which include Colorado and New Mexico. Applicants must have a serious interest in pursuing full-time employment in the corrosion industry. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation forms, academic transcripts and essay scholarship questions are required. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation 15835 Park Ten Place Houston, TX 77084-5145 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Northrop Grumman Scholarship | $5,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students living in each of Maryland's 23 counties, one scholarship for a student living in the city of Baltimore and two scholarships for applicants living in specific counties/communities from the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Utah or Virginia. Applicants must have a minimum composite SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 27 and a minimum GPA of 3.5. How to apply: Applications are available online. Society of Women Engineers 130 East Randolph Street Suite 3500 Chicago, IL 60601 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Open Door Presbyterian Church Scholarship | Varies | June |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region 3540 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 920 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship Program | Varies | Feb 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of workers killed or permanently injured in compensable work-related accidents during employment with Colorado-based employers. They must be between the ages of 16 and 25 and have a diploma or GED or be high school seniors in good standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Letter of recommendation, essay, transcripts and documentation of the parent's injury or death are required. How to apply: Applications are available online. Pinnacol Foundation 7501 E. Lowry Boulevard Denver, CO 80230 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Premier Roofing Sales Scholarship | Up to $2,500 | October 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled U.S. college students. Students must live or go to school in one of the following states: Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa or Oklahoma. An essay submission and video submission on provided prompts are required. How to apply: Applications are available online. Premier Roofing Company 2015 South Pontiac Way Denver, CO 80224 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| RBC Wealth Management Colorado Scholarship | $3,000 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors at a Colorado high school who have a 3.75 or higher GPA and have completed college preparatory coursework. How to apply: Applications are available online. Denver Foundation 55 Madison 8th Floor Denver, CO 80206 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Reisher Family Scholarship | $4,000-$11,000 | April |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to attend Metro State University, Colorado State University, University of Northern Colorado, University of Colorado Colorado Springs or the University of Colorado Denver. Students must demonstrate academic and leadership potential and demonstrate one or more of the following personal qualities: highly motivated, goal-oriented, responsible, and/or likely to make a contribution to society as evidenced by community service, leadership activities, work experience or unusual experiences. How to apply: Applications are available online. Denver Foundation 55 Madison 8th Floor Denver, CO 80206 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Stephen T. Marchello Foundation Scholarship | Varies | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been treated in or must currently be residing in the state of Colorado or Montana. How to apply: Applications are available online. Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation 1170 E. Long Place Centennial, CO 80122 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| The Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | April 11 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of a high school in the greater Sacramento or Denver area with at least a 2.5 GPA. Students must provide medical verification of the parent or guardian's death or illness and two letters of recommendation. Applicants must write a one-page self-evaluation essay. How to apply: Applications are available online. Sacramento Region Community Foundation 955 University Avenue Suite A Sacramento, CA 95825 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Titan Machinery Service Technician Sponsorship Program | Varies | March 1; December 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a participating school pursuing a two-year applied science degree in diesel technology or a precision Ag/GPS program. Participating schools are in the area of a Titan Machinery dealership in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Students must complete an application and work with the recruiting department for sponsorship. How to apply: Applications are available online. Titan Machinery 644 East Beaton Drive West Fargo, ND 58078 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Trout Unlimited Graduate Scholarship | $2,000 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Students must be currently enrolled in, or been selected for, a full-time program graduate program at CSU in the life sciences, studying fisheries biology, fisheries management, water quality of coldwater fisheries or conservation with an emphasis on salmonid species and their ecosystems. How to apply: Applications are available online. Sebago Lake Chapter of Trout Unlimited P.O. Box 3862 Portland, ME 04104 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Winifred R. Reynolds Educational Scholarship | $1,500-$7,000 | April 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have financial need, be residents of Colorado and have a 3.5 GPA for the graduate work they have completed. Students must be pursuing a graduate degree in early childhood education, child development or an equivalent field. How to apply: Applications are available online. Denver Foundation 55 Madison 8th Floor Denver, CO 80206 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation, Inc., Scholarship | $1,500 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be children of A.L.S. patients (living or deceased). Students must be recent high school graduates with a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be full-time college students at an accredited institution with at least nine hours of coursework. Students must be residents of New England. How to apply: Applications are available online. The A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 229 Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| American Legion - Connecticut Oratorical Contest | Varies | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must prepare an oration on an assigned topic with specific time constraints. Students will explore the substance and meaning of the Constitution. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Legion - Connecticut 287 West Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Associated General Contractors of Connecticut Scholarships | $2,500 | February 28 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who intend to enroll in a four-year civil engineering or construction technology program or who plan to complete a construction program at a two-year institution before entering a four-year institution. They must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and must be interested in a career in construction. Selection is based on academic achievement, level of interest in a construction career, work experience, evaluation forms, extracurricular activities and financial need. The award is for two years. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two personal evaluation forms, one faculty evaluation form and an official transcript are required. Connecticut Construction Industries Association 912 Silas Deane Highway Suite 112 Wethersfield, CT 06109 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Aurand Harris Memorial Playwriting Award | $500-$1,000 | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must live in New England and/or be members of NETC and submit a full-length play written for a young audience. The play must not have been previously published, previously produced by a professional company or submitted to the Harris competition. Students may only submit one play. There is a $20 processing fee. How to apply: There is no application. The New England Theatre Conference, Inc. Aurand Harris Playwriting Award 215 Knob Hill Drive Hamden, CT 06518-2431 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| BASAA Scholarship | $10,000 | September 16 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution. Students must plan on studying abroad for a minimum of 30 days. Preference is given to students with unmet financial need and students traditionally underrepresented in education abroad (first-generation college students, minority students, community college students, veterans, students with disabilities and returning learners). How to apply: Applications are available online. Fund for Education Abroad 1920 North Street N.W. Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Big Y Scholarship Programs | Varies | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must either be Big Y employees or their dependents or must reside or attend school in western or central Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Massachusetts or Connecticut. The scholarships are available to high school seniors, undergraduates, graduates, community college students and adult students. Applicants should submit transcripts, college entrance exams scores and two recommendation letters. Big Y employees must submit one recommendation from their supervisor. Selection is based on achievements, awards, community involvement, leadership positions and class rank. Eight scholarships are available specifically for dependents of law enforcement officers and firefighters. How to apply: Applications are available at any Big Y location from October through January each year. Applications are also available at guidance offices of schools within Big Y's market area. Big Y Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 7840 Springfield, MA 01102-7840 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bob Eddy Scholarship Program | $1,000-$2,500 | April 25 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be rising college juniors or seniors at a four-year college and Connecticut residents or students of Connecticut schools. They should be able to submit samples of work that shows interest and competency in journalism. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, essay and writing samples, tapes or related work in any media are required. Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists Attn: Paul Singley P.O. Box 5071 Woodbridge, CT 06525 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bohdan Kolinsky Memorial Sports Journalism Scholarship | $2,000 | February 19 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Connecticut high school seniors, be admitted to an accredited four-year college and plan to pursue studies leading to a career in sports journalism. Students who meet academic standards can receive additional aid. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, summary of academic and employment history, evidence of good academic standing, letter of recommendation and three samples of published work are required. Connecticut Sports Writers Alliance P.O. Box 70 Unionville, CT 06085-0070 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund | Varies | October 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be starting their senior year of college during the Fall of the application window and have a minimum 3.0 GPA or the equivalent academic performance for schools without the 4.0 system. Students must be a resident of Chicago or Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry or Will county in Illinois. Applicants must have taken the ACT or SAT test prior to application submission and secured a minimum ACT score of 22 or a minimum SAT score of 1100. How to apply: Applications are available online. Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Charles Dubose Scholarship | $1,200-$5,000 | April 20 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have completed two years of an NAAB accredited architecture program leading to a bachelor's degree as of June 30 of the year of application. Students enrolled in non-accredited programs who have been accepted to an NAAB accredited master's degree program, as well as those currently enrolled in such a program, are also eligible. Applicants must be full-time students. Preference is given to students at the University of Pennsylvania, Georgia Institute of Technology and Fontainebleau summer program and to Connecticut residents. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, statement of goals, resume, financial aid information sheet, two letters of reference and submission of a favorite project are required. Connecticut Architecture Foundation 370 James Street Suite 402 New Haven, CT 06513 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Cindy Luberto Scholarship for Women Athletes | $500 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be female high school seniors and participate in a sport that is organized, recreational or intramural. Selection is based on a 250-word essay describing the passion for the sport that is played and how that sport or your participation is unique. How to apply: Applications are available online and include an essay and a photo of the applicant playing the sport. CT RollerGirls, Inc P.O. Box 1774 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Clauder Competition Prize | Up to $3,000 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must live or attend school in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. This requirement may be waived for playwrights who have previously lived in New England and produce material relevant to the area. They must submit a full-length play that is an original work and has not been produced or published. How to apply: No application form is required. Portland Stage Company Attn.: Literary Manager P.O. Box 1458 Portland, ME 04104 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | June 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Connecticut residents who are enrolled in or who have been accepted into a postsecondary academic program in surveying or a related subject (geography, engineering or science). They must have plans to pursue a career in land surveying and must demonstrate interest in the field through previous work experience or other activities. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. A resume, transcript and statement of qualifications are required. Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors Inc. 78 Beaver Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Connecticut Broadcasters Association Scholarship | Up to $5,000 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Connecticut residents and be pursuing a degree in a broadcast related field such as: journalism, marketing, production, broadcast engineering or communications. Selection is based on financial need and/or merit. How to apply: Applications are available online. Connecticut Broadcasters Association P.O. Box 1785 Avon, CT 06001 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Connecticut Building Congress Scholarships | $500-$2,000 | March 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors at Connecticut high schools and Connecticut residents. Students must be entering associate, bachelor's or master's degree programs in architecture, engineering, construction management, surveying, planning or another construction-related course of study. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, transcript and FAFSA Student Aid Report are required. Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship Fund Inc. c/o DiBlasi Associates P.C. 500 Purdy Hill Road Monroe, CT 06468 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Connecticut Women's Golf Association Scholarship | Varies | April 13 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be female students who are residents of Connecticut and entering or currently enrolled in college. Selection is based on participation in golf programs, academic achievement, overall strength of the application and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Connecticut Women's Golf Association PME Scholarship Fund Attn.: Linda Kaye 27 Hunter Road Avon, CT 06001 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| CTAHPERD Gibson-Laemel Scholarship | $1,000 | June 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Connecticut students who have declared a major in health, physical education, recreation or dance. Students must be college juniors or seniors, maintain a GPA of 2.7 or higher and be CTAHPERD members. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required. Connecticut Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance c/o Janice Skene, CTAHPERD Scholarship Chair Buttonball Lane School 376 Buttonball Lane Glastonbury, CT 06033 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Sullivan Fund | Varies | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted to or enrolled in medical school. They must reside in the Connecticut Community Foundation's service area and demonstrate exemplary academic achievement. Scholarship awarded in even years. How to apply: Applications are available online. Connecticut Community Foundation Center for Philanthropy 43 Field Street Waterbury, CT 06702 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. James L. Lawson Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of and attend post-secondary institutions in the New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont) or New York state and be pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in electronics, communications or a related field. How to apply: Applications are available online but cannot be completed electronically. All applications must be mailed. American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dunkin' Donuts Connecticut Scholarship | $1,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors and Connecticut residents who excel in academics, demonstrate leadership and participate in school and community activities. They must plan to enroll at least half-time in a bachelor's degree, associate degree or certificate program at an accredited institution of higher learning. How to apply: Applications are available from Dunkin' Donuts stores and high school guidance offices beginning March 1 of each year. Dunkin' Donuts Connecticut Scholarship Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| FMC Skaters Scholarship | Varies | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a New England resident, a senior in high school and skate at an FMC arena. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service and accomplishments and leadership on the ice. How to apply: Applications are available online. Along with the application form, students must submit a high school transcript, one letter of recommendation, a student resume and a personal essay. Facility Management Corporation (FMC) Ice Sports 100 Schoosett Street, Building 3 Pembroke, MA 02359 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jackson Laboratory Scholarship | $10,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Connecticut, Maine or in Sacramento County, California and must be pursuing a degree in biomedicine. Students must receive a nomination from a teacher and have financial need or be first-generation college students. Students must also have a 3.5 GPA and be graduating high school seniors. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jackson Laboratory Training and Education Office 600 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Karen Ann Shopis-Fox Memorial Scholarship | $1,500-$2,500 | April 16 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Connecticut residents and be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary landscape architecture or environmental education program. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, personal statement and letter of recommendation are required. American Society of Landscape Architects 370 James Street 4th Floor New Haven, CT 06513 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kent Nutrition Group Inc. FFA Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward a degree in one of the following fields: animal science, animal nutrition, dairy science, poultry science, equine/equestrian science, agriculture, agricultural science, agricultural business management, economics, finance or marketing and sales. Applicants must attend college in and be residents of one of the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia or West Virginia. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| LIVE OUT LOUD Educational Scholarship | $5,000 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior from New York, Connecticut or New Jersey; describe and explain their leadership and service involvement within the LGBTQ community; certify their academic credentials; discuss their financial need and future goals; and write two personal essays, one about the impact of role models on LGBTQ youth, the second on their own LGBTQ leadership experiences. Finalists are interviewed. How to apply: Applications are available online. LIVE OUT LOUD 45 West 36th Street 6th Floor New York, NY 10018 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lois Livingston McMillen Memorial Fund | Varies | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be women who plan to study art at an accredited college or university, or in an artist-in-residence program. They must also live in the Connecticut Community Foundation's service area. How to apply: Applications are available online. Connecticut Community Foundation Center for Philanthropy 43 Field Street Waterbury, CT 06702 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mahindra USA Women in Ag Scholarship | $2,500 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture and reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or West Virginia. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required as well as participation in community service, financial need and leadership ability. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mary Benevento/CTAHPERD Scholarship | $1,000 | June 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Connecticut residents. They must be high school seniors who are planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in school health teaching, physical education, recreation or dance at an accredited Connecticut postsecondary institution. Selection is based on academic merit, professional potential and character. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, personal statement and one letter of recommendation are required. Connecticut Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance c/o Janice Skene, CTAHPERD Scholarship Chair Buttonball Lane School 376 Buttonball Lane Glastonbury, CT 06033 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity | Up to $20,000 | May 3 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors or must be entering or in the first year of an undergraduate degree program. Students must be Connecticut or New York City residents who attend or plan to attend an institution in the U.S. or students who attend or plan to attend a Connecticut or New York City institution of higher learning. Students must have come up with a solution to a problem faced by their school, community or family; solve an artistic, scientific or technical problem or develop a new group that serves an important need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity Renee B. Fisher Foundation, c/o Community Foundation for Greater New Haven 70 Audubon Street 5th Floor New Haven, CT 06510 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACA Mid Atlantic Higher Education Research Scholarship | Varies | June 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be conducting research that will add to the college student personnel knowledge base including projects that focus on campus activities, problems faced by student affairs practitioners and challenges of higher education as they relate to campus activities. High school students are not eligible. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACE Eastern Area Scholarship | $3,000 | January 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a permanent resident of the United States and be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate in an accredited engineering or physical science degree program at a two or four-year college or university. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a permanent address within the NACE Eastern Area which includes the following states and/or U.S. Territories: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana (excluding Lake, Porter La Porte, Newton and Jasper counties), Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation forms, an academic transcript and essay scholarship questions are required. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation 15835 Park Ten Place Houston, TX 77084-5145 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| New England FEMARA Scholarships | $2,000 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a technician ham radio license and be residents of the New England States (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont). How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be mailed in. They cannot be completed electronically. American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| New England Regional Student Program | Varies | Varies |
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Eligibility: Students must be residents of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont and attend a school in another of those states that offers an RSP program in their major. The major must not be available at an in-school state. How to apply: Students should note that they are interested in the RSP program on their regular college application. New England Board of Higher Education 45 Temple Place Boston, MA 02111 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| New York Women in Communications Foundation Scholarships | $10,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.2 and must be majoring, declaring a major or pursuing an advanced degree in a communications-related field at an accredited college or university in the United States. Graduate students must already be members of New York Women in Communications. How to apply: Applications are available online. New York Women in Communications Foundation 355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10017 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Richard B. Combs Hospitality Scholarship Grant | $1,000 | March 18 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Connecticut residents. They must be a senior at a Connecticut high school (public or private), a high school graduate who has not yet begun a college curriculum or an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university or college. Selection is based on academic merit and proven interest in the hospitality industry. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required. Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism One Constitution Plaza Second Floor Hartford, CT 06103 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Rob Branham Scholarship | Varies | September 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must attend or be accepted to an accredited university or technical or trade school. They must major in advertising, marketing, broadcast media or print production. They must be sponsored by a member of the Advertising Club of Connecticut. Selection is based on GPA (20 percent), essay (30 percent), work experience and activities (30 percent) and SAT/ACT scores (20 percent). How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, referral letter, two letters of recommendation, essay, transcript and SAT/ACT scores are required. Advertising Club of Connecticut P.O. Box 549 Wallingford, CT 06492 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Roberta B. Willis Scholarship - Need and Merit-Based Award | $4,650-$5,250 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school senior or high school graduate with a high school junior year class rank of 20 percent or better. Students must have a minimum SAT score of 1800 or ACT score of 27 and plan to attend a Connecticut public or non-profit private college. Selection is based on financial need and academic merit. How to apply: Applications are available through high school guidance offices. An application form and Free Application for Federal Student Aid are required. Connecticut Office of Higher Education 39 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105-2326 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Roberta B. Willis Scholarship - Need-Based Award | Up to $4,500 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be attending a public or non-profit private Connecticut college or university and be enrolled in full-time study in a two- or four-year program. Students must have a federal Expected Family Contribution within the allowable range. Selection is based on need. How to apply: A Free Application for Federal Student Aid is required. Connecticut Office of Higher Education 39 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105-2326 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| SGT Felix M. Del Greco, Jr. Scholarship | $4,000 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be sons or daughters of a member of the Connecticut Army National Guard. They must be enrolled in or plan to attend an accredited degree or technical program. How to apply: Applications are available online. Connecticut National Guard Foundation Inc. State Armory 360 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105-3795 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund | $3,000-$18,000 | May 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. residents or resident aliens who are permanent residents of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. They must be enrolled in a demanding undergraduate course of study pursuing their first degrees. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. Applicants must demonstrate citizenship, character, serious-mindedness and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, transcript, counselor or professor recommendation, additional letter of recommendation, FAFSA Student Aid Report, financial aid award letter, documentation of college costs and student's and parents' tax forms are required. Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 870 Salem, MA 01970 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Switzer Environmental Fellowship | $15,000 | January 8 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in California, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut or Rhode Island. Students must be enrolled full-time during the entire academic year of receiving the award. Master's degree and JD students must be pursuing their terminal degree. Applicants seeking their Ph.D. must have completed at least three years of doctoral work by July 1 or plan to successfully pass their qualifying exams by May 1 of the year before receiving the award. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. San Francisco Foundation One Embarcadero Center Suite 1400 San Francisco, CA 94111 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Thomas E. Desjardins Memorial Scholarship | Varies | September |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be civil engineering undergraduates or graduate students who are enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. They must demonstrate an interest in transportation engineering through their coursework or extracurricular activities. Selection is based on academic merit, character and extracurricular activities. How to apply: Applications are available by request from the New England section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. An application form and supporting materials are required. Institute of Transportation Engineers - New England Section Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship | $3,000 | September 10 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors in a two-year course and have finished the first year, juniors in a four-year course and have finished the first two years or be graduate students. Undergraduates must have a minimum 2.25 GPA and graduate students a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. Preference will be given to applicants who have financial need and who plan to work in the nursery industry after graduation, including starting a business. How to apply: Applications are available online or by mail. Horticultural Research Institute 525 9th Street NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20004 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Walter Schoenknecht Tourism and Travel Scholarship Grant | $1,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Connecticut residents. They must be enrolled in a degree program in hospitality, travel or tourism at an accredited college or university. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available by request from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. An application form and supporting materials are required. Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism One Constitution Plaza Second Floor Hartford, CT 06103 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program | Up to $10,000 | July |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents who have lived in the District of Columbia for at least 12 months prior to the beginning of their freshman year of college. Applicants must also either plan to or be currently enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate or certificate program. How to apply: Applications are available online. Government of the District of Columbia DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program 810 First Street NE, Third Floor Washington, DC 20002 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Delta Sigma Theta Washington DC Alumnae Chapter Scholarships | Varies | February 28 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Washington, DC residents who are attending Washington, DC public or private high schools. They must be graduating seniors at the time of application and must have taken the SAT or ACT. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, copy of ACT or SAT scores, proof of family income, two letters of recommendation, autobiographic sketch and transcript with GPA are required. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Washington DC Alumnae Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 90202 Washington, DC 20090-0202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant | $2,500-$10,000 | September 17 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Washington, DC for at least 12 months before the start of their freshman year of college, high school graduates or GED recipients, enrolled at least half-time at an eligible institution and be 24 years of age or younger. Applicants must maintain satisfactory academic progress, not have defaulted on student loans, have registered with the Selective Service, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have not already received a B.A. or B.S. and have not been incarcerated. The award provides up to $10,000 a year for the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public four year institutions in the U.S. and up to $2,500 per year for private colleges in DC, private Historically Black Colleges and Universities or two-year colleges nationwide. How to apply: Applications are available online. DC Tuition Assistance Grant Office 810 First Street NE Third Floor Washington, DC 20002 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Educational Training Voucher Programs for Foster Youth | $5,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been in foster care for their 18th birthday and have aged out at that time, been adopted from foster care with the adoption finalized after their 16th birthday, or have their foster care case closed between the ages of 18 and 21. Students must be residents of Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio or the District of Columbia. Students must be a U.S. citizen with assets worth less than $10,000. Applicants must be at least 17 but younger than 21 to apply for the first time. Students must have been accepted into a degree, certificate or other accredited program at a college, university, technical or vocational school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Foster Care to Success 21351 Gentry Drive Suite 130 Sterling, VA 20166 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| James and Mary Dawson and Donald Malcolm MacArthur Scholarship | $7,500 | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in their third or fourth year at a U.S. or Scottish institution or be a full-time graduate student. Students must be of Scottish birth or decent or U.S. citizens who maintain permanent residence in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia, Pennsylvania or Virginia. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need and overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. St. Andrew's Society of Washington, DC P.O. Box 9171 1443 Laurel Hill Road Alexandria, VA 22304 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| John A Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship | $61,500 | February 19 |
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Eligibility: Students must be enrolled towards a degree in a professional or graduate program with an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The degree must be awarded through a U.S. accredited institution of higher learning within the United States or in one of the U.S. Territories. Applicants must be able to reside in the Washington, D.C. area. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Sea Grant College Program 1315 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Margaret A. Pemberton Scholarship | Varies | April 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be graduating seniors who are students at a Washington, DC high school and be accepted into a National League for Nursing bachelor's degree program at a U.S. postsecondary institution. They must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher and must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, official transcript, copy of college acceptance letter and two recommendation letters are required. Black Nurses Association of Greater Washington, DC Area Inc. P.O. Box 55285 Washington, DC 20040 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mary Graham Lasley Scholarship Competition | Varies | Unknown |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate music students who are Virginia, Maryland or Washington, DC residents or students at colleges, universities or conservatories in Virginia, Maryland or Washington, DC. Students must be 25 years of age or younger. Prior first place winners may not reenter. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, resume and $25 entry fee are required. Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria 2121 Eisenhower Avenue Suite 608 Alexandria, VA 22314 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACA Mid Atlantic Graduate Student Scholarship | Varies | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in master's or doctorate degree programs in student personnel services or a related area. Applicants must be attending a graduate school in Washington, DC, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York or eastern Pennsylvania, be involved in campus activities and plan to pursue a career in campus activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACA Mid Atlantic Graduate Student Scholarship | Varies | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, currently enrolled in a doctoral or master's degree program in student personnel services or a related field and be involved in campus activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACA Mid Atlantic Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders | Varies | November 30 |
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Eligibility: Students must hold a significant campus leadership position, demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities and make significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering. Students must attend school in Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, eastern Pennsylvania or Washington, DC. How to apply: Applications are available online. Only the first 75 applicants are considered. National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Nathaniel A. Murray Scholarship | Varies | April 15 |
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Eligibility: A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of leadership potential, excellent character and academic achievement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter P.O. Box 1844 Washington, DC 20013 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| St. Andrew's Society Scholarship Fund | Varies | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be of Scottish or Scottish-American descent. Students must be entering their third or fourth year enrolled in a U.S. or Scottish college or university. Full-time graduate students may also apply. Scholarship recipients are based on financial need. U.S. applicants must maintain their permanent residence in Mid-Atlantic region (Washington DC, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia). Generally 5-10 awards are granted each year, totaling in excess of $20,000. How to apply: Applications are available online. St. Andrew's Society of Washington, DC P.O. Box 9171 1443 Laurel Hill Road Alexandria, VA 22304 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Better Business Bureau of Delaware Foundation Student Ethics Scholarship | $2,500 | January 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate leadership, community service, personal integrity and academic strength and must plan to attend an accredited college or university. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required of applicants. How to apply: Applicants must be nominated by an employee or owner of a company that is accredited by the BBB. An application form, two letters of recommendation, an essay, supporting documentation, a copy of the transcript and certification by sponsor to the BBB are required. Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Delaware Education Foundation Attn.: Scholarship Committee 60 Reads Way New Castle, DE 19720 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Christa McAuliffe Memorial Scholarship | Varies | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of Delaware and either a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a teacher certification program in a Delaware college and have earned at least a 3.0 GPA. High school applicants must rank in the upper half of their class and have earned a combined score of 1010 on the SAT. Preference is given to students who are planning to teach in a high need area, as defined by the Delaware Department of Education. Awards may be awarded for programs of study not available in Delaware and may be prorated for part-time students. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Legion - New Hampshire Department Adjutant State House Annex Concord, NH 03301 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Delaware Diamond State Scholarship | $1,250 | February 26 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Delaware, U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, high school seniors who rank in the upper quarter of their class and score a minimum of 1200 on the SAT and enroll as full-time students in a degree program at a regionally accredited college. How to apply: Applications are available online. Department of Education - School Supports The Townsend Building 401 Federal Street Suite 2 Dover, DE 19901-3639 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others | Full tuition and fees | 6-8 weeks prior to the start of classes |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who have been Delaware residents for at least three years prior to application. They must be the child of an armed forces member who died from a service-related cause, is/was a prisoner of war or has been declared missing in action; a state police officer whose death was service-related or a Department of Transportation employee who worked on the state highway system whose death was job-related. Applicants must be 16 to 24 years of age. Priority is given to students attending a Delaware public college, followed by students attending Delaware private colleges and those attending out-of-state institutions. Those attending private or out-of-state colleges must pursue majors that are not offered by Delaware public colleges. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form is required. Department of Education - School Supports The Townsend Building 401 Federal Street Suite 2 Dover, DE 19901-3639 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Delaware Scholarship Incentive Program | $1,000 a year | April 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of Delaware and U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who are enrolled full-time at a regionally-accredited undergraduate institution in Delaware or Pennsylvania. Other undergraduate and graduate students will be considered if their major is not available at a public college in Delaware. Students must demonstrate substantial financial need and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). How to apply: Delaware residents are automatically considered for the scholarship when their FAFSA form is received. Department of Education - School Supports The Townsend Building 401 Federal Street Suite 2 Dover, DE 19901-3639 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Delaware Solid Waste Authority John P. "Pat" Healy Scholarship | $1,500-$2,500 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Delaware residents, U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens and full-time students. They must be high school seniors, undergraduate freshmen or undergraduate sophomores majoring in or planning to major in environmental sciences or environmental engineering at a Delaware college or university. They also must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form for the upcoming school year. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership skills, extracurricular involvement and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, transcript and FAFSA are required. Department of Education - School Supports The Townsend Building 401 Federal Street Suite 2 Dover, DE 19901-3639 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| DuPont/Delaware FFA Endowment Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Delaware residents with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Those with experience in state or local leadership are given preference. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Everline Scholarship | Varies | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must submit a letter detailing their financial need. Students must turn in three letters of recommendation, an official high school transcript with their approximate class rank and a list of their hobbies and extracurricular activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore 1324 Belmont Avenue Suite 401 Salisbury, MD 21804 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| First State Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship | Up to $1,000 | March 4 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of Delaware. They may be high school seniors or former graduates seeking higher education. They must have lived in a manufactured home for at least one year prior to application. They may enroll in any accredited program full- or part-time. Selection criteria include scholastic achievement, financial need, essay and recommendations. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, FAFSA and transcript are required. Department of Education - School Supports The Townsend Building 401 Federal Street Suite 2 Dover, DE 19901-3639 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Fresh Start Scholarship | Varies | May 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants should be women at least 20 years old with financial need who have a high school diploma or G.E.D., have had at least a two year break in education either after finishing high school or during college studies and are enrolled in a Delaware college in a two- or four-year degree program at the undergraduate level. Applicants should have at least a C average if already in college. How to apply: Applications are available online or by mail and include a personal statement. A social service agency or college representative should recommend applicants. Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation Inc. P.O. Box 7784 Wilmington, DE 19803 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Henry Belin du Pont Dissertation Fellowship | $6,500 plus housing | March 31, June 30, October 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be doctoral students who have completed all course work and are performing dissertation research. Research topics should involve historical questions and should relate to the collections in the Hagley Library. Fellows will receive housing, office space, a computer and Internet access. A presentation is required at the end of the residence period. How to apply: Applications are available online. For more information contact Dr. Roger Horowitz at rhorowitz@hagley.org. Hagley Museum and Library Center for the History of Business, Technology and Society 298 Buck Road Wilmington, DE 19807 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| James and Mary Dawson and Donald Malcolm MacArthur Scholarship | $7,500 | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in their third or fourth year at a U.S. or Scottish institution or be a full-time graduate student. Students must be of Scottish birth or decent or U.S. citizens who maintain permanent residence in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia, Pennsylvania or Virginia. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need and overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. St. Andrew's Society of Washington, DC P.O. Box 9171 1443 Laurel Hill Road Alexandria, VA 22304 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships | $500-$5,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for high school seniors or 2.75 for college students. Selection is based on academic excellence, community involvement, leadership skills, awards and honors and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jimmy Rane Foundation P.O. Box 40 Abbeville, AL 36310 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Julie Sullivan Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | March 19 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in Pennsylvania or Delaware who are enrolling in post-secondary education. Students must be using or have used home medical equipment in the past. How to apply: Applications are available online. Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers 185 Newberry Commons #268 Etters, PA 17319 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kent Nutrition Group Inc. FFA Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward a degree in one of the following fields: animal science, animal nutrition, dairy science, poultry science, equine/equestrian science, agriculture, agricultural science, agricultural business management, economics, finance or marketing and sales. Applicants must attend college in and be residents of one of the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia or West Virginia. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lou Manzione Scholarship | $1,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school senior in New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Delaware and registered with USA Hockey. Selection is based on the personal essay, scholastic achievement, the coach and teacher recommendations and extracurricular activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association Attn.: Tom Koester, President P.O. Box 213 Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Margaret A. Stafford Nursing Scholarship | Varies | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Delaware residents who are enrolled in or who have been accepted into a nursing degree program at an accredited college or university. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, personal statement and two recommendation letters are required. Delaware Community Foundation P.O. Box 1636 Wilmington, DE 19899 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mid-Atlantic Chapter CMAA Scholarships | $3,000 | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate level college students who are pursuing a curriculum related to the construction industry and reside or attend college in Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware. Students must have completed one full year of academic studies and have a minimum of one full year of studies remaining. How to apply: Applications are available online and must be submitted by email. An application form, an essay and a transcript are required. Construction Management Association of America-Mid Atlantic Chapter Richard A. Bernardini, PE, CCM, LEED-AP c/o Envision Consultants P.O. Box 536 Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACA Mid Atlantic Graduate Student Scholarship | Varies | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in master's or doctorate degree programs in student personnel services or a related area. Applicants must be attending a graduate school in Washington, DC, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York or eastern Pennsylvania, be involved in campus activities and plan to pursue a career in campus activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACA Mid Atlantic Graduate Student Scholarship | Varies | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, currently enrolled in a doctoral or master's degree program in student personnel services or a related field and be involved in campus activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACA Mid Atlantic Undergraduate Scholarship for Student Leaders | Varies | November 30 |
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Eligibility: Students must hold a significant campus leadership position, demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities and make significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering. Students must attend school in Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, eastern Pennsylvania or Washington, DC. How to apply: Applications are available online. Only the first 75 applicants are considered. National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACE Eastern Area Scholarship | $3,000 | January 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a permanent resident of the United States and be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate in an accredited engineering or physical science degree program at a two or four-year college or university. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a permanent address within the NACE Eastern Area which includes the following states and/or U.S. Territories: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana (excluding Lake, Porter La Porte, Newton and Jasper counties), Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation forms, an academic transcript and essay scholarship questions are required. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation 15835 Park Ten Place Houston, TX 77084-5145 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Pickard Educational Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | November 30 (spring consideration); May 31 (fall consideration) |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be registered members of the Del-Mar-Va council. Students must complete the application and include a paragraph on how their Scouting experience has impacted them. How to apply: Applications are available online. Del-Mar-Va Council, Boy Scouts of America Pickard Scholarship Staff Advisor 100 West 10th Street, Suite 915 Community Service Building Wilmington, DE 19806 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| St. Andrew's Society Scholarship Fund | Varies | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be of Scottish or Scottish-American descent. Students must be entering their third or fourth year enrolled in a U.S. or Scottish college or university. Full-time graduate students may also apply. Scholarship recipients are based on financial need. U.S. applicants must maintain their permanent residence in Mid-Atlantic region (Washington DC, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia). Generally 5-10 awards are granted each year, totaling in excess of $20,000. How to apply: Applications are available online. St. Andrew's Society of Washington, DC P.O. Box 9171 1443 Laurel Hill Road Alexandria, VA 22304 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Access to Better Learning and Education Grant Program | Varies | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida residents for at least a year and first-time undergraduate students enrolled in degree programs (except theology or divinity degrees). Applicants must meet Florida's general state aid eligibility requirements and enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester. Award renewable for up to nine semesters. Participating institutions determine application procedures, deadlines and student eligibility. Award amount determined by the Legislature in the General Appropriation Act each year. How to apply: Contact the financial aid office at eligible Florida colleges and universities. Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance State Scholarship and Grant Programs 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Aida White Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | January 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate unmet financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an application detailing their academic performance, participation in sports and extracurricular activities, volunteer work and employment history. How to apply: Applications are available online. Pinellas Education Foundation 12090 Starkey Road Largo, FL 33773 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Al Downing Jazz Scholarship | $1,000 | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have participated in a jazz band during their senior year. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Students must submit a recorded audition and an essay about the importance of jazz in their life. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 2240 St. Petersburg, FL 33731 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| American Legion Department of Florida General Scholarship | $500-$2,500 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be direct descendants of American Legion members in good standing or deceased U.S. veterans who would have been eligible for membership. They must be seniors at accredited Florida high schools who plan to pursue undergraduate study upon graduation. Funds must be used within four years of graduation, excluding active military service. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and copy of documentation of veteran's service are required. American Legion, Department of Florida Elizabeth Douglas, Programs Director 1912A Lee Road Orlando, FL 32810 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Anne Sturrock Nursing Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| BAMA Scholarship | $1,000 | April |
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Eligibility: Applicants must submit a resume, two letters of recommendation, grade transcripts and an essay outlining their academic and professional goals. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Bay Area Manufacturers Association 1050 Starkey Road Suite 501 Largo, FL 33771 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bank of America Minority Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Palm Beach County residents. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Birdsong Peanuts FFA Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must produce peanuts or come from peanut-producing families. They must also be current FFA members under the age of 23 working towards degrees in agriculture or agribusiness at U.S. institutions. Applicants must be residents of Alabama, Florida or Georgia. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bradley Collins Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a household and/or community leaders. Students must demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Carl E. Brooks Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have documented financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit proof of parent's immigrant status, a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and a personal essay describing their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Chet and Jannett Perry Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must enter college within the year immediately following high school graduation. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Colonial Bank Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Preference is given to minority students. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Couse-Gram Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Curwen-Guidry-Blackburn Scholarship Fund | $750 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Students must be high school seniors and currently bowling in a USBC Certified Youth League. Students must reside in a Southern Bowling Congress member state which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Applicants must have bowled in a USBC Certified Youth League three of four years in high school and have bowled 75 percent of the league schedule. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and achieved an ACT composite score of 20 or SAT composite score of 1410. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official high school grade and credits transcript with a minimum of six semesters of information that includes ACT and/or SAT scores and a personal letter of recommendation from high school principal or counselor are required. Southern Bowling Congress 9817 Miller Road Sherwood, AR 72120 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| David G. Robinson Arts Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate diligence, leadership, community service experience, strong moral character and financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dixie Boys Baseball Scholarship Program | $1,250 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must plan to pursue undergraduate studies at a college or university. An application, financial statement, two recommendation letters, proof of baseball participation, transcript and essay are required. Selection is based on class rankings, strong school and community leadership and financial need. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. How to apply: Applications are available online. Dixie Boys Baseball P.O. Box 8263 Dothan, AL 36304 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dixie Youth Scholarship Program | $2,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been registered on a Dixie Youth Baseball team participating in a franchised Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. league prior to reaching age thirteen. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record and citizenship. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. How to apply: Contact your local league officials or a district, state or national director for an application, and applications are also available online. Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. Johnny Berthelot, Chairman Scholarship Committee 110 South Bolivar Street Suite 207 Marshall, TX 75670 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Doc Keen Memorial Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have belonged to 4-H or FFA for at least two consecutive years. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Doris W. Frey Memorial Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate commitment to Christian service. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dunbar Heritage Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students must enter college within the year immediately following high school graduation. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Edward T. Bedford Foundation Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate record of academic excellence in athletics, artistry, literary, musical or other pursuits. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ellen Sheppard Scholarship Fund | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. Preference will be given to students in their first year of college. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Excellence in Service Award | Varies | June |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at an accredited public or private institution of higher education within the state of Florida. How to apply: Applications are available online. Florida's Office of Campus Volunteers Florida Campus Compact 1801 Miccosukee Commons Drive Suite 200 Tallahassee, FL 32308 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Family District 1 Scholarships | Varies | April |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors, high school graduates or current undergraduate or graduate students who plan to attend a college or university full-time during the calendar year of application. They must be residents of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee or Florida. How to apply: Applications are available online. The current application must be used and must be sent by certified mail and return receipt requested. American Hellenic Education Progressive Association 1909 Q Street NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Fastline Publications FFA Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants may be from Iowa or Texas and working toward two-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Applicants may also be from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina and working toward four-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: An application form is required. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Faye Lynn Roberts Education Scholarship | $750 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be age 21 or older with a demonstrated financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| First Generation Matching Grant Program | Varies | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must submit applications and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Each university determines its own deadline. How to apply: Applications are at the financial aid offices of state universities. Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance State Scholarship and Grant Programs 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program | Varies | August 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must earn a Florida high school diploma or equivalent, have not been found guilty or pled no contest to a felony charge and meet the award's academic requirements. Applicants must also be Florida residents, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and be accepted by and enrolled in an eligible Florida public or private college or vocational school at least quarter time. Application must be completed during the senior year of high school. How to apply: Apply by completing the Florida Financial Aid Application. The application is available online at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org or from your high school guidance counselor. Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance State Scholarship and Grant Programs 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Florida Engineers in Construction Scholarship | $1,000 | February 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate juniors or seniors enrolled in an accredited degree program in engineering at a Florida university. They must have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and must have plans to pursue a career in construction. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, a transcript and one letter of recommendation are required. Florida Engineering Society 125 South Gadsden Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Florida Governor's Black History Month Essay Contest | Full tuition | January 21 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida students in grades 4-12 and compose an essay on the given topic. Winners receive a four-year full scholarship to a Florida state college or university and a trip to the Governor's Black History Month celebration. How to apply: Applications are available online. A parental waiver, essay and student's contact information are required. Volunteer Florida Black History Month Committee 3800 Esplanade Way Suite 180 Tallahassee, FL 32311 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Florida Oratorical Contest | $500-$18,000 | December 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes. How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the local American Legion Post. American Legion, Department of Florida Elizabeth Douglas, Programs Director 1912A Lee Road Orlando, FL 32810 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Florida Striders Track Club College Scholarship | $1,000 | March 20 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have resided in Northeast flordia for a minimum of two years at the time of applying. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an application detailing their running achievements, academic accomplishments, extracurricular involvement and leadership experience. How to apply: Applications are available online. Florida Striders Track Club P.O. Box 413 Orange Park, FL 32067 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Florida Student Assistance Grant Program | At least $200 | Varies |
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Eligibility: There are three student financial aid programs: The Florida Public Student Assistance Grant is for students who attend state universities and public community colleges. The Florida Private Student Assistance Grant is for students who attend eligible private, non-profit, four-year colleges and universities. The Florida Postsecondary Student Assistance Grant is for students who attend eligible degree-granting private colleges and universities that are ineligible under the Florida Private Student Assistance Grant. High school students in the top 20 percent of their classes receive priority funding. How to apply: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance State Scholarship and Grant Programs 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| FOWA Scholarship for Outdoor Communicators | $1,000 | June 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be students at Florida colleges or universities or students from any school whose applications are endorsed by a FOWA member or faculty advisor. They must have a career goal that entails communicating love and appreciation of hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Selection is based on essay, faculty advisor or FOWA member endorsement, scholastic merit and extracurricular activities. Preference is given to journalism and communications majors. How to apply: Applications are available online. A cover page, essay, resume and letter of endorsement are required. Other supporting materials will be considered. Florida Outdoor Writers Association 24 NW 33 Court Suite A Gainesville, FL 32607 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Frances Harris Gresham Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Frank and Marie Cleary Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Pahokee. Students must demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Geisinger Scholarship | Varies | February 4 |
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Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. How to apply: Applications are available online. University of Michigan College Administration 1221 Beal Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 2102 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| George E. Judd Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Harry and Bertha Bronstein Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Special preference is given to students who are either handicapped or a minority student. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Infographic Scholarship Contest | $1,000-$2,500 | June 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida residents who are enrolled in a pre-med program in a four-year college with intentions to pursue an advanced degree in medicine. Students must submit an infographic on provided topics. How to apply: Applications are available online. Retina Care Consultants 2401 University Parkway Suite 205 Sarasota, FL 34243 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Irene Gibson Clay Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Isabel Mayer Kirkpatrick Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicant must have a GPA between 2.7 and 3.3. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership skills and involvement in sports and extracurricular activities. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| James Bilder Scholarship | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. Preference is given to students who intend on enrolling at a vocational or technical school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| James F. Davis Memorial Scholarship | Varies | January 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be rising freshmen or undergraduates at an accredited postsecondary institution located in Florida. They must be full-time students who are enrolled in or who are planning to enroll in a degree program in horticulture or a related subject. They must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, personal essay and two letters of recommendation are required. National Foliage Foundation 1533 Park Center Drive Orlando, FL 32835 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jane H. Berktold Scholarship Fund | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have documented financial need. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and a personal essay describing their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships | $500-$5,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for high school seniors or 2.75 for college students. Selection is based on academic excellence, community involvement, leadership skills, awards and honors and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jimmy Rane Foundation P.O. Box 40 Abbeville, AL 36310 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| John and Ellen Sheppard Humane Student Scholarship Fund | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate belief in a higher power, extracurricular involvement and a commitment to helping others. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| John and Ruth Childe Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a description of their physical disability, FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| John M. and Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| John S. Atwater Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have participated in the criminal justice program for four years. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jordan Abdo/Michael Bluett Memorial Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have participated in at least one sport in high school. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit grade transcripts, an essay, SAT and/or ACT scores and a letter of recommendation. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant | $2,000 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been born in or have a natural parent who was born in either Mexico or Spain, or a Hispanic country of the Caribbean, Central or South America, regardless of race. Students must plan to attend Florida public or eligible private institutions as undergraduate or graduate students, but graduating high school seniors get preference. How to apply: Applicants must submit the initial student Florida Financial Aid Application by April 1 and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 15. Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance State Scholarship and Grant Programs 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Judge Isaac Anderson, Jr. Scholarship | $1,400 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have documented financial need. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must demonstrate strong community ties through history of community service and/or extracurricular involvement. Applicants must intend on enrolling at an accredited educational institution. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Julian and Eunice Cohen Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must provide evidence demonstrating academic excellence and involvement in extracurricular activities. Students must also demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Julie Willard Mikell Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate strong community ties through community service and/or extracurricular involvement. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must have documented financial need. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kappa Delta Phi | $2,000 | October 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an AOTA accredited occupational therapy program. Students must have completed at least one year of occupational therapy specific course work. Priority is given to students of Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Ohio. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Occupational Therapy Foundation Attn: Jeanne Cooper 4720 Montgomery Lane Suite 202 Bethesda, MD 20814 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kids and Community Scholarship Program | $5,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university with a combined family income of $75,000 or less. Students must live in one of the following markets: Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Indianapolis, Louisville, Minneapolis, Nashville, Raleigh-Durham and Tampa. How to apply: Applications are available online. Connor Group 10510 North Springboro Pike Dayton, OH 45342 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Laurence E. Barreca Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lewis B. Barber Memorial Scholarship | $5,100 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must intend on pursing a degree in Christian music or Christian education or certification to teach deaf/blind students. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lisa Bjork Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must submit an essay in order to be considered for applications. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship | $2000 | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan or Florida or members of Lake Michigan Credit Union or the children of members. Students must be high school seniors who plan to enter a trade school, college or university. How to apply: Applications are available online. Lake Michigan Credit Union Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Love of Bonita Empowerment Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been out of high school for at least two years and have documented financial need. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership skills and involvement in community service and/or sports. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lynch Family Legacy Scholarship | $15,000 | January 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must submit an essay and three letters of recommendation. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of academic achievement, athletic performance and community service. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. How to apply: Applications are available online. The John Lynch Foundation P.O. Box 172247 Tampa, FL 33672 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mahindra USA Women in Ag Scholarship | $2,500 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture and reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or West Virginia. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required as well as participation in community service, financial need and leadership ability. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship Program | Varies | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must show financial need as determined by the school and meet the application procedures and deadlines of the participating schools. How to apply: Applications may be obtained from the participating schools' financial aid offices. Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance State Scholarship and Grant Programs 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Matthew James Audin Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants should be involved in high school activities. Students should exemplify academic achievement, leadership and personal character. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Maura and William Benjamin Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate leadership and community service. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MetLife Foundation FFA Scholarship | $2,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward four-year degrees in specific areas of agriculture including public service and administration, agribusiness management, range/soil science, public communications, plant or animal breeding and genetics, education, plant pathology, journalism, technology, extension, mechanization, public relations, finance, economics, sales, marketing or engineering. Applicants must also be residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Milton J. Boone Horticultural Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACA South Student Leadership Scholarships | Varies | November 30 |
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Eligibility: Students must hold a significant campus leadership position, demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities and make significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering. Students must attend school in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or Puerto Rico. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACE Eastern Area Scholarship | $3,000 | January 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a permanent resident of the United States and be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate in an accredited engineering or physical science degree program at a two or four-year college or university. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a permanent address within the NACE Eastern Area which includes the following states and/or U.S. Territories: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana (excluding Lake, Porter La Porte, Newton and Jasper counties), Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation forms, an academic transcript and essay scholarship questions are required. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation 15835 Park Ten Place Houston, TX 77084-5145 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Northrop Grumman Scholarship | $5,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students living in each of Maryland's 23 counties, one scholarship for a student living in the city of Baltimore and two scholarships for applicants living in specific counties/communities from the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Utah or Virginia. Applicants must have a minimum composite SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 27 and a minimum GPA of 3.5. How to apply: Applications are available online. Society of Women Engineers 130 East Randolph Street Suite 3500 Chicago, IL 60601 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Paul B. & Aline Flynn Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarship Program | $1,000-$7,500 | January 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or resident aliens. They must be enrolled in a nursing degree program at a school located in Georgia (graduate students only), Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey (graduate students only), Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, certain areas in California, certain areas in Texas or certain areas in Florida. Selection is based on academic merit, involvement in community health and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript and other supporting materials are required. $10 processing fee. National Student Nurses' Association 45 Main Street Suite 606 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest | $3,500-$5,000 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors who live or attend an accredited college in states with Regions branches. Students must write an essay about a Black American individual who has been an inspiration. How to apply: Applications are available online. Regions Bank 1900 Fifth Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Richard S. Thompson & Marion L. Thompson Memorial Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Robert A. Kleckner Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Robert B. and Dorothy Pence Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate diligence, strong moral character and financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Robert C. and Margaret A. Schikora Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have documented financial need and a B grade average in high school. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership skills and involvement in community service and/or sports. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Rosewood Family Scholarship Program | Up to $6,100 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time, undergraduate students who attend state universities, public community colleges or public postsecondary vocational-technical schools. Direct descendants of Rosewood families affected by the incidents of January 1923 receive preference. The descendants must provide family information on the Florida Financial Aid Application. How to apply: Applicants must submit the Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Applications online by April 1. Florida residents must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online by May 15. Non-residents must submit the FAFSA in time to receive the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the processor and send a copy of the SAR to the Office of Student Financial Assistance by May 15. Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance State Scholarship and Grant Programs 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Roy W. Likins Scholarship | $2,500-$25,000 | July 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate upperclassmen or graduate students who are enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution located in Florida. They must be majoring in a subject that is related to the drinking water industry and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Previous recipients of this award are ineligible. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, character and stated career goals. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, official transcript and two recommendation letters are required. American Water Works Association - Florida Section 1300 Ninth Street Suite B-124 St. Cloud, FL 34769 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ruth Messmer Memorial Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, SAT and/or ACT scores, grade transcripts, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. Selection is based on academic achievement and documented history of leadership and community service. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Sandy Ulm Scholarship | Varies | June 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a certificate or master's program in the fields of educational media, library science or related field and be currently taking a course related to their program. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 to receive the award and continue to receive it. Applicants must live in Florida, be or intend to become school library media specialists, be members in good standing with FAME and sign a statement that they will be serving as a school library media specialist in Florida within one year after obtain certification or degree. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME) PO Box 941169 Maitland, FL 32794-1169 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Sanibel Community Church Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, commitment to Christian faith and financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships of the Simon Youth Foundation | $1,500 | February 17 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical/vocational school full-time. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability or national origin, and recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, academic record, potential to succeed, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of career and educational goals and an outside appraisal. Awards are given at every Simon mall in the U.S. How to apply: Applications are available online. Only the first 3,000 applications that the organization receives are considered. Simon Youth Foundation 225 W. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Silver Knight Award | $500-$2,000 | February 8 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 3.2 GPA attending private, public or parochial schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in Florida. Students are nominated by their schools. How to apply: Contact your high school guidance counselor. Miami Herald and El Herald Newspapers 3511 NW 91 Avenue Miami, FL 33172 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Sister Helen Marie Pellicer Scholarship | $1,000 | December |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Florida residents and undergraduate upperclassmen who are majoring in dietetics. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript and two recommendation letters are required. Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarship Chair P.O. Box 12608 Tallahassee, FL 32317-2608 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA) Scholarship | $2,500 | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be upper-level undergraduates with over 65 credit hours or graduate students enrolled in an accredited institution located within SEDA’s region (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida or Kentucky). Students must be currently majoring in an area related to the drinking water or wastewater industries with a minimum 2.5 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southeast Desalting Association 354 NW Alice Avenue Stuart, FL 34994 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Southern Scholarship Foundation Scholarship | Room and board | November 1 (Spring), April 1 (Fall) |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have financial need, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate high character and attend or plan to attend Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida State University, the University of Florida, Tallahassee Community College or Santa Fe Community College. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southern Scholarship Foundation 322 Stadium Drive Tallahassee, FL 32304 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| SWFL Deputy Sheriffs Association Scholarship Fund | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit documentation of parent or guardian's employment with Sheriff's Office, a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| The Ryan Wells Scholarship | Varies | January 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have completed a minimum of three semesters of culinary or hospitality courses at the high school level in Pinellas County. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students must enroll in a culinary or hospitality program within a year of graduation. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation and an essay explaining their professional goals. How to apply: Applications are available online. Pinellas Education Foundation 12090 Starkey Road Largo, FL 33773 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship Program | $1,000-$10,000 | April 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who are enrolled or plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited institution. One parent must be a regular full-time or permanent part-time UPS employee who has resided in Florida for at least twelve months. They must have been employed at UPS at least one year and must be employed there when the awards are announced. Children of UPS retirees and deceased UPS workers are also eligible. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form is required. Johnson Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Program Scholarship Management Services One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Thomas William Bennett Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Tom E. Halley & Carl W. Parks Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | January 15 |
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Eligibility: A GPA between 2.0 and 3.0 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of community service, extracurricular involvement and employment history. How to apply: Applications are available online. Pinellas Education Foundation 12090 Starkey Road Largo, FL 33773 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Walter and Adi Blum Scholarship | $3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be an immigrant to the United States. Students must also demonstrate financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| William L. Boyd, IV, Effective Access to Student Education Program | $3,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must attend an eligible private, nonprofit Florida college or university, be Florida residents and not be in default on any state or federal grant, loan or scholarship. Requirements vary by institution. How to apply: Contact your financial aid office. Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance State Scholarship and Grant Programs 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| William L. Graddy Law School Scholarship | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicant must have been residents of one of the aforementioned counties for at least three years. Students must have completed their first year of law school and have documented financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Parkway Building 2 Suite 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| 5 Strong Scholarship | $14,000-$18,000 | December 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be minority high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA as well as a minimum ACT score of 19 or SAT score of 990. If awarded, students must be able to attend bi-monthly college prep sessions. Students should show leadership potential both in the classroom and on campus. The 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation partners with HBCUs to provide full tuition scholarships and mentoring. How to apply: Applications are available online. 5 Strong Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Atlanta Network of Executive Women in Hospitality Scholarship Awards | Varies | September |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited degree or certification program in which they have completed half the requirements in a hospitality-related area including hotel/restaurant management, culinary/foodservice, architecture or interior design. They must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, transcript, project that reflects skills and letters of recommendation are required. Network of Executive Women in Hospitality, Atlanta 141 New Street #234 Decatur, GA 30030 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Scholarship | $3,000 | June 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Georgia residents enrolled in an undergraduate land surveying program of study at an accredited institution of higher learning. They must have completed at least 20 percent of their program requirements before receiving any scholarship monies awarded. Students must also maintain a 2.4 overall GPA and 2.7 GPA in surveying courses. Preference is given to full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and transcript are required. Surveying and Mapping Society of Georgia P.O. Box 113 LaGrange, GA 30241 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Best Foot Forward Scholarship | $1,000 | April 20 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be currently attending school in Georgia or planning on attending a college or university in Georgia. Current high school students in Georgia planning on attending college outside of Georgia may also apply. Students must be high school seniors on track to graduate, college students enrolled in an accredited four-year university or college or currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year university or college. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent residency status and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted. How to apply: Applications are available online. Grant Law Office 5 Concourse Parkway The Queen Building Suite 3000 Atlanta, GA 30328 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Birdsong Peanuts FFA Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must produce peanuts or come from peanut-producing families. They must also be current FFA members under the age of 23 working towards degrees in agriculture or agribusiness at U.S. institutions. Applicants must be residents of Alabama, Florida or Georgia. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Charles Clarke Cordle Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have any class of ham radio license, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be residents of and attend school in Georgia or Alabama. How to apply: Applications are available online but may not be completed electronically. All completed applications must be mailed. American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Cheryl Hennesy FFA Scholarship | $1,250 per year for four years | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be female residents of Georgia, Kentucky or Tennessee pursuing a two- or four-year degree in any area of study. Students must have financial need and demonstrate personal motivation. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Applicants must fill out the financial analysis section of the application. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Combining Voices Literary Competition | Varies | March 26 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be public, private or homeschool students from Augusta, GA in grades 4–12 and must submit either a short story or a poem inspired by one of the pre-selected paintings from the museum. How to apply: Applications are available online. Morris Museum of Art One Tenth Street Augusta, GA 30901 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Curwen-Guidry-Blackburn Scholarship Fund | $750 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Students must be high school seniors and currently bowling in a USBC Certified Youth League. Students must reside in a Southern Bowling Congress member state which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Applicants must have bowled in a USBC Certified Youth League three of four years in high school and have bowled 75 percent of the league schedule. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and achieved an ACT composite score of 20 or SAT composite score of 1410. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official high school grade and credits transcript with a minimum of six semesters of information that includes ACT and/or SAT scores and a personal letter of recommendation from high school principal or counselor are required. Southern Bowling Congress 9817 Miller Road Sherwood, AR 72120 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dixie Boys Baseball Scholarship Program | $1,250 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must plan to pursue undergraduate studies at a college or university. An application, financial statement, two recommendation letters, proof of baseball participation, transcript and essay are required. Selection is based on class rankings, strong school and community leadership and financial need. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. How to apply: Applications are available online. Dixie Boys Baseball P.O. Box 8263 Dothan, AL 36304 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dixie Youth Scholarship Program | $2,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been registered on a Dixie Youth Baseball team participating in a franchised Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. league prior to reaching age thirteen. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record and citizenship. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. How to apply: Contact your local league officials or a district, state or national director for an application, and applications are also available online. Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. Johnny Berthelot, Chairman Scholarship Committee 110 South Bolivar Street Suite 207 Marshall, TX 75670 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Eicholz Law Farm | $1,500 | June 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from the Georgia counties of Chatham, Effingham, Bryan or Liberty with a GPA of 2.5 or better and enrolling in an accredited college or university in Georgia. How to apply: Applications are available online. Eichholz Law Firm 530 Stephenson Avenue, Suite 200 Savannah, GA 31405 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Family District 1 Scholarships | Varies | April |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors, high school graduates or current undergraduate or graduate students who plan to attend a college or university full-time during the calendar year of application. They must be residents of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee or Florida. How to apply: Applications are available online. The current application must be used and must be sent by certified mail and return receipt requested. American Hellenic Education Progressive Association 1909 Q Street NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Fastline Publications FFA Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants may be from Iowa or Texas and working toward two-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Applicants may also be from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina and working toward four-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: An application form is required. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Geisinger Scholarship | Varies | February 4 |
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Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. How to apply: Applications are available online. University of Michigan College Administration 1221 Beal Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 2102 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Georgia Future Champions Scholarship | $1,500 | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or current college students who are legal residents of the U.S. and who are enrolling into a two- or four-year institution in Georgia. How to apply: Applications are available online. Champion Firm P.C. 445 Franklin Gateway SE Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30067 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Georgia Oratorical Contest | Up to $1,300 | December 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes. How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the local American Legion Post. American Legion, Department of Georgia 3035 Mt. Zion Road Stockbridge, GA 30281 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Georgia Press Educational Foundation Scholarships | $1,500-$2,000 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students who have been Georgia residents for three years, or their parents must have been Georgia residents for two years. Students must attend a Georgia college or university, demonstrate financial need and be recommended by a counselor, principal, professor or Georgia Press Association member. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, copy of SAT scores, copy of tax return, anticipated budget, school photograph and letter of recommendation are required. Georgia Press Educational Foundation Inc. Georgia Press Building 30266 Mercer University Drive Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30343-4137 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Georgia Thespians Achievement Scholarships | $2,000 | December 8 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Georgia high school juniors or seniors and perform an audition in one of the following categories: acting, technical theatre, singing or theatre education. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and resume of thespian troupe experience are required. Georgia Thespians 2897 North Druid Hills Road Box 225 Atlanta, GA 30329 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant | $300 per quarter or $450 per semester | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students at eligible private colleges or universities in Georgia and be U.S. citizens and legal residents of the state of Georgia. How to apply: Applications are available online. Georgia Student Finance Commission 2082 East Exchange Place Tucker, GA 30084 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Geraldine Tilson Scholarship | $5,000 | February 28 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors graduating and entering an accredited college or technical school. Students or their parents or grandparents must be members of Georgia United and accounts must be in good standing for at least six. months. A one-minute video submission on a provided topic is required. How to apply: Applications are available online. Georgia United Foundation 6705 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Greenhouse Scholars Scholarship | Up to $5,000 | November 19 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who reside and attend school in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York or North Carolina. They must have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, and they must demonstrate leadership, perseverance and financial need. Their household income must be $70,000 a year or less. Winners participate in the Whole Person Program which includes Summer Symposium, Mentorship, Professional Networking, Impact and Internship programming and more! How to apply: Applications are available online. Greenhouse Scholars 1820 Folsom Street Boulder, CO 80302 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| High School Scholarships | Up to $10,000 | February 28 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors graduating and entering an accredited college or technical school. Students must be a member of Georgia United and in good standing. A short video submission is required. How to apply: Applications are available online. Georgia United Foundation 6705 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Higher Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 | May 16 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Higher students and Georgia undergraduate students. Students must be enrolled full-time with a minimum 2.5 GPA and have at least 30 credit hours. An essay submission on a provided topic, resume and Georgia college transcript are required. How to apply: Applications are available online. Higher Foundation Inc. P.O. Box 310007 Atlanta, GA 31131 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| HOPE Scholarship Program | Varies | Last day of classes |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have graduated from high school and be attending or planning to attend college in Georgia. Students must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, be a legal resident of the state of Georgia and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students should submit applications as early as possible. How to apply: Applications are available online. Georgia Student Finance Commission 2082 East Exchange Place Tucker, GA 30084 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| James M. and Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship | $2,000 | January 22 |
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Eligibility: Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and they must have community service experience. Applicants must plan to obtain a degree in the arts and sciences, music, ministry or human services. Preference will be given to students from the following states: Missouri, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and Tennessee. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Adult students may also apply. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc. 50 Hurt Plaza Suite 449 Atlanta, GA 30303 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships | $500-$5,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for high school seniors or 2.75 for college students. Selection is based on academic excellence, community involvement, leadership skills, awards and honors and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Jimmy Rane Foundation P.O. Box 40 Abbeville, AL 36310 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Judge William F. Cooper Scholarship | Varies | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who have financial need. Students must have an acceptable GPA and plan to study in any field except law, theology or medicine. Nursing is acceptable. How to apply: Applications are available online. Center for Scholarship Administration 4320 Wade Hampton Boulevard Suite G Taylors, SC 29687-0031 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kids and Community Scholarship Program | $5,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university with a combined family income of $75,000 or less. Students must live in one of the following markets: Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Indianapolis, Louisville, Minneapolis, Nashville, Raleigh-Durham and Tampa. How to apply: Applications are available online. Connor Group 10510 North Springboro Pike Dayton, OH 45342 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mahindra USA Women in Ag Scholarship | $2,500 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture and reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or West Virginia. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required as well as participation in community service, financial need and leadership ability. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MetLife Foundation FFA Scholarship | $2,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward four-year degrees in specific areas of agriculture including public service and administration, agribusiness management, range/soil science, public communications, plant or animal breeding and genetics, education, plant pathology, journalism, technology, extension, mechanization, public relations, finance, economics, sales, marketing or engineering. Applicants must also be residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Monsignor Stephen Churchwell Scholarship | $2,500 | February 28 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors graduating and entering an accredited college or technical school. Students or their parents or grandparents must have an active Georgia United savings account in good standing for at least six months. A one minute video answering a provided prompt is required to be submitted. How to apply: Applications are available online. Georgia United Foundation 6705 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACA South Student Leadership Scholarships | Varies | November 30 |
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Eligibility: Students must hold a significant campus leadership position, demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities and make significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering. Students must attend school in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or Puerto Rico. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| NACE Eastern Area Scholarship | $3,000 | January 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a permanent resident of the United States and be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate in an accredited engineering or physical science degree program at a two or four-year college or university. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a permanent address within the NACE Eastern Area which includes the following states and/or U.S. Territories: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana (excluding Lake, Porter La Porte, Newton and Jasper counties), Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation forms, an academic transcript and essay scholarship questions are required. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation 15835 Park Ten Place Houston, TX 77084-5145 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Nancy Penn Lyons Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | January 22 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have been Georgia residents for at least one year. They must have an ACT score of 22 or higher or an SAT composite score of 1000 or higher and a GPA of 3.0 or greater. They must have participated in community service and have financial need, and they must not be attending a public institution in the state of Georgia. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc. 50 Hurt Plaza Suite 449 Atlanta, GA 30303 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarship Program | $1,000-$7,500 | January 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or resident aliens. They must be enrolled in a nursing degree program at a school located in Georgia (graduate students only), Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey (graduate students only), Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, certain areas in California, certain areas in Texas or certain areas in Florida. Selection is based on academic merit, involvement in community health and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript and other supporting materials are required. $10 processing fee. National Student Nurses' Association 45 Main Street Suite 606 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest | $3,500-$5,000 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors who live or attend an accredited college in states with Regions branches. Students must write an essay about a Black American individual who has been an inspiration. How to apply: Applications are available online. Regions Bank 1900 Fifth Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA) Scholarship | $2,500 | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be upper-level undergraduates with over 65 credit hours or graduate students enrolled in an accredited institution located within SEDA’s region (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida or Kentucky). Students must be currently majoring in an area related to the drinking water or wastewater industries with a minimum 2.5 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Southeast Desalting Association 354 NW Alice Avenue Stuart, FL 34994 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Steve Dearduff Scholarship Fund | Up to $2,500 | January 22 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of Georgia and be enrolled at or accepted into an accredited postsecondary institution. They must be majoring in medicine or social work, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and have a demonstrated commitment to community service. They must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on academic merit, career potential, community service involvement and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required. Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc. 50 Hurt Plaza Suite 449 Atlanta, GA 30303 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| T. Randall Dennis Scholarship | $2,500 | February 28 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors graduating and entering an accredited college or technical school. Students or their parents or grandparents must have an active Georgia United savings account in good standing for at least six months. A one minute video answering a provided prompt is required to be submitted. How to apply: Applications are available online. Georgia United Foundation 6705 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Tech High School Alumni Association/W.O. Cheney Merit Scholarship | $5,000 a year | January 22 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Georgia residents and high school seniors who have been accepted at an accredited four-year postsecondary institution. They must be planning to major in mathematics, one of the physical sciences or engineering and must be full-time students who have a proven interest in community service. They must have an SAT composite (math and critical reading) score of 1300 or higher and must either be in the top 10 percent of their class or have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required. Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc. 50 Hurt Plaza Suite 449 Atlanta, GA 30303 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Vernon E. Carne Scholarship | $10,000 | February 28 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors graduating and entering an accredited college or technical school. Students or their parents or grandparents must have an active Georgia United savings account in good standing for at least six months when the application is submitted. A one minute video answering a provided prompt is required to be submitted. How to apply: Applications are available online. Georgia United Foundation 6705 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship | $3,000 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or current undergraduate students who are from specified counties in Georgia or South Carolina and will attend an accredited four-year institution. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Watson-Brown Foundation 310 Tom Watson Way Thomson, GA 30824 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| ABC Stores Jumpstart Scholarship | Varies | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Nevada, Hawaii, Guam or Saipan. Students must have at least a 2.7 GPA. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| ABC Stores Jumpstart Scholarship | Varies | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Nevada, Hawaii, Guam or Saipan. Students must have at least a 2.7 GPA. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Allan Eldin and Agnes Sutorik Geiger Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be full-time students and demonstrate financial need. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Alma White - Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in education. Students must be a college junior, college senior or graduate student. Minimum 2.7 GPA required. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ambassador Minerva Jean Falcon Hawaii Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Students must be starting their freshman year of college, must attend school in Hawaii and must have a minimum 2.7 GPA. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Honolulu Chapter Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Students must be residents of Hawaii. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students from Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii or Alaska with demonstrated financial need. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students with Japanese or other Asian ancestry. How to apply: Applications are available online. Seattle Foundation 1200 Fifth Avenue Suite 1300 Seattle, WA 98101-3151 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ben and Vicky Cayetano Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be upcoming high school graduates in Hawaii. They must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Preference is given to students who have overcome financial and social obstacles and to the students with the greatest financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, copy of FAFSA Student Aid Report, transcript, two letters of recommendation and an essay are required. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bick Bickson Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Hawaii who have need of financial assistance and plan to attend an accredited college or university full-time within the United States as an undergraduate or graduate student. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and plan to major in one of the following areas: marketing, law or travel industry management. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Blossom Kalama Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be of Hawaiian ancestry, have at least a 2.7 GPA and must be a college junior, college senior or graduate student. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Booz Allen Hawaii Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Students must be residents of Hawaii or dependents of military members stationed there. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a four-year college or university. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California - Hawaii Elks Association Vocational Grants | $500-$2,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and California or Hawaii residents. They must plan to pursue a vocational or technical course of study above and supplemental to high school or preparatory school. A high school diploma or equivalent is not required. Students planning to transfer into a bachelor's degree program upon completion of vocational studies are not eligible. How to apply: Applications are available online. California-Hawaii Elks Association 5450 E. Lamona Avenue Fresno, CA 93727-2224 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| California - Hawaii Elks Major Project Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities | $1,000-$3,000 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and California or Hawaii residents who have a physical, neurological, visual or hearing impairment or a speech/language disorder. They must be high school seniors or graduates or have passed the GED or California High School Proficiency Examination. How to apply: Applications are available online. California-Hawaii Elks Association 5450 E. Lamona Avenue Fresno, CA 93727-2224 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Candon, Todd and Seabolt Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Students must be in their junior or senior year of college with at least a 3.2 GPA. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Castle & Cooke George W.Y. Yim Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Employees must have had at least one year of service with an affiliated company of Castle and Cooke Hawaii. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Charles R. Hemenway Memorial Scholarship | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be Hawaii residents and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants must also be enrolled at least half-time at any of the campuses of the University of Hawaii. Selection is based on character and "qualities of good citizenship." How to apply: Applications are available at each campus's financial aid office or online. Students must also complete a recent FAFSA. University of Hawaii - Office of Student Affairs Attn: UH System Scholarship Office 2444 Dole Street Bachman Annex 9 – Room 5 Honolulu, HI 96822 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Clem Judd, Jr., Memorial Scholarship | $1,000-$2,500 | May 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be a resident of Hawaii, be able to prove Hawaiian ancestry and be a junior or senior enrolled full-time at a U.S. university or college. How to apply: Applications are available by written request beginning February 1. Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association 2270 Kalakaua Avenue Suite 1702 Honolulu, HI 96815 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Community Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate accomplishment, motivation, initiative, vision and intention to work in Hawaii and major in the arts, architecture, education, humanities or social science. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Cora Aguda Manayan Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Students must be majoring in a health-related field. Preference may be given to students who are attending school in Hawaii. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have financial need. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Doris and Clarence Glick Classical Music Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in music with an emphasis on classical music. They must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher, and they must describe their program of study as it relates to classical music in their personal statement. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Edison and Sallie Miyawaki Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Hawaii residents who plan to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. They must have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.0, demonstrate financial need and participate in an extracurricular sports program. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation Education Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants major in education with an emphasis in teaching. They must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher, demonstrate good character and be full-time students. Preference is given to students of Hawaiian ethnicity and to students with at least two years of teaching experience. Applicants must discuss their teaching philosophies in their personal statement. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation Health Scholarships | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must plan to major in a health-related field other than sports medicine, non-clinical psychology or social work at a U.S. college or university. They must be full-time college juniors, college seniors or graduate students, and they must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| E.E. Black Scholarship Fund | Varies | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of Tesoro Hawaii employees or the company's subsidiaries. They must be full-time undergraduate students, and they must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Edward Payson and Bernice Piilani Irwin Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors, college seniors or graduate students majoring in journalism or communications. They must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Eizo and Toyo Sakumoto Trust Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Hawaii residents of primarily Japanese ancestry who were born in the state and who are a graduate level student at a college or university in Hawaii. They must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and prove financial need. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ellison Onizuka Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school in the year of application and plan to pursue a degree in aerospace engineering or a related field. Students must have a GPA of 3.0, and their transcripts must list their SAT scores. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, two letters of recommendation, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. The personal statement must describe participation in extracurricular activities, clubs and community service. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Esther Kanagawa Memorial Art Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current high schools seniors who plan to major in fine arts at an accredited college or university. They must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher and demonstrate financial need and good character. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| F. Koehnen Ltd. Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Hawaii high school graduates with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. They must be children or grandchildren of retail employees on the island of Hawaii. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation | $20,000 | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Hawaii residents and major in business administration or another business-related field at a four-year accredited institution. The scholarships are up to four years and are based on merit, need, leadership, and commitment to earn a college degree. How to apply: Applications are available online. Servco Pacific Inc. Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 2788 Honolulu, HI 96803 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| George Mason Business Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors at a Hawaiian college or university and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must discuss why they have chosen to pursue a business career and how they expect to make a difference in the business world in their personal statement. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Good Eats Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Hawaii residents who plan to study culinary arts or agriculture at a college or university in the continental United States. They must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher and demonstrate interest in food production and preparation through their school or community activities. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarships | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: The Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarship Program has over 200 different scholarship funds covering areas such as vocational education, those in foster care, ethnicity, religion and major. Applicants must be Hawaii residents who plan to attend nonprofit two- or four-year colleges as either full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants must also have academic achievement and good moral character. A personal statement, Student Aid Report, transcript, recommendation letter and essay may be required depending on the specific scholarship. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Hawaii High School Athletic Association Hall of Honor | $2,000 | May 20 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and athletes in any organized sport in Hawaii. Selection is based primarily on sports achievements. Factors considered include contributions to the team, sportsmanship, character, participation in school activities and community involvement. How to apply: Applications are available by written request. Hawaii High School Athletic Association P.O. Box 62029 Honolulu, HI 96839 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Hawaii Pizza Hut Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Hawaii residents, attend a two- or four-year college or university and have a GPA between 3.0 and 3.5. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship | $5,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors sponsored by a District 5000 Rotary Club in the state of Hawaii. Students must plan to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of Hawaii. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation 3536 Harding Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors, college seniors or graduate students attending an accredited four-year Hawaii institution of higher learning with a major or concentration in accounting. They must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Henry A. Zuberano Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Hideko and Zenzo Matsuyama Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of Hawaiian high schools or GED recipients who plan to attend a college or university in Hawaii or the continental U.S. full-time. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be of Japanese ancestry. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ho'omaka Hou - A New Beginning Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must show financial need. Students must attend college or technical school in Hawaii. Minimum 2.7 GPA required. How to apply: Applications are available online. In addition, mail the supporting materials: personal statement, one letter of recommendation, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ichiro and Masako Hirata Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring or concentrating in education. They must be college juniors, college seniors or graduate students and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Johanna Drew Cluney Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Hawaii residents who are enrolled full-time in vocational degree programs at a University of Hawaii school and who have a minimum 2.0 GPA. They must be first-time degree seekers who plan to enter the workforce upon graduation. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement and letter of recommendation are required. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| John and Anne Clifton Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a vocational program at a University of Hawaii school and have at least a 2.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| John Dawe Dental Education Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a school of dentistry, dental hygiene or dental assisting. They must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Two letters of recommendation and a letter from the applicant's school confirming enrollment in the dentistry or dental hygiene program are required. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Juliette M. Atherton Scholarship - Seminary Studies | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Students must be attending a graduate school of theology. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Laura N. Dowsett Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors, college seniors or graduate students. Minimum 2.7 GPA required. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation Scholarship | $1,000-$10,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and Hawaii residents. Applicants must also demonstrate scholastic achievement, participation in activities and have been accepted into an accredited institution. Community service and financial need are also considered. How to apply: Contact your high school guidance counselor. Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation P.O. Box 10687 Honolulu, HI 96816-0687 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have attended a public high school in Hawaii, and they must plan to attend college on the U.S. mainland. Students must have at least a 2.8 GPA. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, essay, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mark Ando and Ito Family Scholarship | Varies | May 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be District 8 student members of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) who are of Asian descent. They must be enrolled in an undergraduate- or graduate-level athletic training program. Community college applicants and all other applicants must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher on a four-point scale. Non-community college undergraduates must be sponsored by a certified athletic trainer and must have junior standing. All applicants must have plans to pursue a career in athletic training. Selection is based on academic merit, extracurricular activities, leadership potential and athletic training achievement. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, an official transcript and a personal essay are required. Far West Athletic Trainers' Association/District 8 Ned Bergert, Committee Chair Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MGMA Western Section Scholarship | $2,500 | May |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of one of the MGMA Western Section states, namely Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. They must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program relating to medical practice management (such as public health, business administration or health care administration). Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required. Medical Group Management Association 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mildred Towle Scholarship - Study Abroad | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must study abroad as a junior, senior or graduate student. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing studies in the social sciences regarding international understanding and interracial fellowship. Applicants must prove financial need. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mildred Towle Scholarship for African-Americans | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mr. Dae Hyun Ko Scholarship | Varies | June |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region 3540 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 920 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Open Door Presbyterian Church Scholarship | Varies | June |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region 3540 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 920 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Hawaii residents, demonstrate financial need and athletic involvement and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to the water sports. How to apply: Applications are available online. Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Scholarship Committee PMB 202 350 Ward Avenue, Suite106 Honolulu, HI 96814 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Paulina L. Sorg Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors, college seniors or graduate students attending full-time in a physical therapy degree program with a minimum 2.7 GPA. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Philippine Nurses' Association Hawaii Foundation Scholarship Fund | Varies | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Hawaii residents who are of Filipino descent. They must be full-time students. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| PRSA-Hawaii/Roy Leffingwell Public Relations Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors, college seniors or graduate students. They must be majoring in public relations, journalism or communications. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| R.W. Bob Holden Scholarship | $2,000 | May 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Hawaii residents. Students must be enrolled as full-time juniors or seniors attending an accredited university or college in the United States. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation Attn: Scholarship Committee 2270 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 1506 Honolulu, HI 96815 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Raymond F. Cain Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a 2.7 GPA, and they must have financial need. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ritchie M. Gregory Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Hawaii, demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Students must also plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Robanna Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be in an undergraduate health-related program and have a minimum GPA of 2.7. Students must also demonstrate financial need and plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college full-time. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Rosemary and Nellie Ebrie Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the Island of Hawaii and be of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian ancestry. Applicants must also submit a four-sheet application and financial form, personal statement, recommendations and transcript. How to apply: Applications are available by written request. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Shirley McKown Scholarship Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be attending a four-year college or university with at least a 3.0 GPA. They must be college juniors, college seniors or graduate students. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Shuichi, Katsu and Itsuyo Suga Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Tongan Cultural Society Scholarship | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must attend school in Hawaii and must maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Tweet Coleman Aviation Scholarship | Varies | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a female living in Hawaii (only residence is Hawaii) or stationed in Hawaii with the military. Applicants must also be a college graduate (associate degree or higher) or currently enrolled in a college or university in Hawaii. Women from out of state attending a college in Hawaii are eligible. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available by online request. An application form and supporting materials are required. American Association of University Women - Honolulu Branch 1888 Kalakaua Avenue Suite C312-359 Honolulu, HI 96815 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ukulele Festival Hawaii's College Scholarship Program | $2,000 | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Hawaii high school seniors in good standing. They must plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall following graduation. How to apply: Applications are available from Roy Sakuma Productions. An application form is required. Ukulele Festival Hawaii c/o Roy Sakuma Productions, Inc. 3555 Harding Avenue, Suite 1 Honolulu, HI 96816 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Hawaii. Students must not have been legally adopted before the age of 18. How to apply: Applications are available online. In addition, mail the supporting materials: confirmation letter from a case worker, personal statement and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| William James and Dorothy Bading Lanquist Fund | Varies | January 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Hawaii and be able to demonstrate financial need. Applicants must attend full-time an accredited, two or four year, not-for-profit institution in the U.S. (including U.S. territories) in an undergraduate or graduate level program in Physical Sciences (excluding Biological and Social Sciences). Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript. Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, HI 96813 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Alert Scholarship | $500 | Ongoing |
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Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded for the best editorials on the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse. Winning editorials will be published in "Alert Magazine". Applicants must be high school students between the ages of 18 and 19 and residents of Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. How to apply: No application necessary. To apply, submit a 650-800 word essay along with official transcript and personal photograph. Alert Magazine P.O. Box 4833 Boise, ID 83711 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Arc of Washington State Trust Fund Stipend Award | Varies | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate juniors or above (including graduate-level students) and must be enrolled in a college or university located in Idaho, Washington state, Alaska or Oregon. They must be interested in working with the developmentally disabled. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcripts, personal statement and two letters of recommendation are required. Arc of Washington State Attn: Diana Stadden 2638 State Avenue NE Olympia, WA 98506 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| BLET Auxiliary Scholarships | $1,000 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of both a BLET Auxiliary and BLET member (living or deceased) and enrolled or accepted by an accredited university, college or institute of higher learning. If the applicant is a graduate student or returning to school as a sophomore, junior or senior, he or she must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic record, leadership, character and personal achievement. How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request through your local GIA auxiliary or BLE division. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Auxiliary Attn: Helen Brand, National Secretary 38768 Crescent Hill Road Osawatomie, KS 66064 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Fastline Publications FFA Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants may be from Iowa or Texas and working toward two-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Applicants may also be from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina and working toward four-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: An application form is required. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| GEAR UP Idaho Scholarship 2 | Varies | June 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have graduated from an Idaho high school, be entering freshmen at an eligible Idaho college or university, be residents of Idaho and have a minimum 3.0 GPA or minimum ACT score of 20. Applicants must also be younger than 22 years old and complete at least 12 credits per semester with a minimum 2.5 GPA to remain eligible for renewal. How to apply: Contact eligible college or university financial aid office. Idaho State Board of Education P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0037 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Geisinger Scholarship | Varies | February 4 |
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Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. How to apply: Applications are available online. University of Michigan College Administration 1221 Beal Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 2102 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Governor's Cup Scholarship | $3,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Idaho high school seniors planning to attend Idaho colleges or universities full-time and have a minimum 2.8 GPA. Public service is a significant factor. How to apply: Applications are available online. Idaho State Board of Education P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0037 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Grange Insurance Group Scholarship | $1,000-$1,500 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current Grange Insurance Group (GIG) policyholders (or children or grandchildren of GIG policyholders) in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington or Wyoming; Grange members (or children or grandchildren of Grange members) or children or grandchildren of current GIG employees and residents in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. Applicants can apply for scholarships in either academic or vocational studies. Three of the awards will be for students wishing to pursue vocational studies and 22 will be for academic studies. The top scoring student in each category receives $1,500 and each additional winner receives $1,000. Scholarships may be used toward a certificate or degree in a recognized profession or vocation, including community colleges, business colleges and technical institutes, as well as institutions offering an academic degree program. Vocational scholarships are intended for use at community colleges, technical or business schools or other institutions that offer vocational training which does not lead to a two- or four-year academic degree. Selection is based on academic achievement and essays. How to apply: Applications are available online. Grange Insurance Association Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 21089 Seattle, WA 98111-3089 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Idaho State Broadcasters Association Scholarships | $1,000 | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an Idaho college or university, have exhibited superior potential in activities or courses related to broadcasting and be respected among their peer groups. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher in the first two years of college and a GPA of 2.5 in the last two years. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, letter of recommendation, transcript and essay are required. Idaho State Broadcasters Association 1674 Hill Road Suite 3 Boise, ID 83702 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jim Kibler Agriculture Fund | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Students must submit a statement of interests, employment and community service in addition to the FAFSA and their academic transcript. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Blue Mountain Community Foundation 22 East Poplar Street Suite 206 P.O. Box 603 Walla Walla, WA 99362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lori Rhett Memorial Scholarship | Varies | November 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students must hold a significant campus leadership position and demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities. Applicants must also be making significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering and must attend school in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lucille I. Hudon Scholarship | $3,000 | March 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been residents of the Washington counties of Spokane, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens or Whitman or the Idaho counties of Kootenai, Shoshone, Bonner or Boundary for at least two years. Students must be entering college as a freshman and must have maintained a 3.0 GPA during their last two years of high school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Inland Northwest Community Foundation 421 West Riverside Avenue Suite 606 Spokane, WA 99201 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mary Lou Brown Scholarship | $2,500 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of the ARRL Northwest Division (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington), be working for a bachelor's or graduate degree, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated interest in promoting the Amateur Radio Service. How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail. American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MetLife Foundation FFA Scholarship | $2,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward four-year degrees in specific areas of agriculture including public service and administration, agribusiness management, range/soil science, public communications, plant or animal breeding and genetics, education, plant pathology, journalism, technology, extension, mechanization, public relations, finance, economics, sales, marketing or engineering. Applicants must also be residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MGMA Western Section Scholarship | $2,500 | May |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of one of the MGMA Western Section states, namely Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. They must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program relating to medical practice management (such as public health, business administration or health care administration). Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required. Medical Group Management Association 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mr. Dae Hyun Ko Scholarship | Varies | June |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region 3540 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 920 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Open Door Presbyterian Church Scholarship | Varies | June |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region 3540 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 920 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Scholarship | $5,000 | June 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and be members or descendants of a federally recognized, state recognized or terminated American Indian tribe; or Alaska Native village, council or corporation; or Native Hawaiian or identify as a Pacific Islander from a U.S.-affiliated Pacific Island jurisdiction. Students must be accepted or enrolled in a master’s program in an accredited, public or private, nonprofit institution of higher education in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and pursue a field of study in education policy, leadership, technical assistance, research or a closely related field. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required. How to apply: Applications are available online. Education Northwest 1417 NW Everett Street Suite 310 Portland, OR 97209 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Theodore D. Harrington Scholarship | $1,200 | January 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a permanent residence in the NACE Western Area which includes the following states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Applicants must take courses offered by an accredited college or university or programs approved by the area upon application. Selection is based on the overall strength of information provided by the applicant. How to apply: Applications are available online. An academic transcript, two nomination forms, one recommendation form and essay scholarship questions are required. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation 15835 Park Ten Place Houston, TX 77084-5145 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Treacy Foundation Scholarship | $2,000 | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be either a starting freshman or sophomore. Students must be residents of either Montana, Idaho or North Dakota. How to apply: Applications are available online. Treacy Foundation P.O. Box 1479 Helena, MT 59624 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| American Legion Scholarship Award | Varies | March 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be children or grandchildren of American Legion Illinois members and must be in their senior year of high school. Awards may be used to further education at an accredited college, university or technical school. How to apply: Application information is available by contacting the American Legion, Department of Illinois. American Legion - Department of Illinois 2720 East Lincoln Street Bloomington, IL 61704 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Americanism Essay Scholarship | $100-$1,200 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an Illinois school in grades seven to twelve. How to apply: Application information is available by contacting the local American Legion Unit or Auxiliary. American Legion - Department of Illinois 2720 East Lincoln Street Bloomington, IL 61704 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| BNSF Railway Company FFA Scholarship | $5,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. Students must be pursuing a four-year degree in one of the following agricultural fields: business management, economics, sales and marketing or finance. They must be residents of California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota or Texas. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the student's activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Boy Scout and Eagle Scout Scholarship | $1,000 | April 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors in high school, Senior Boy Scouts or Explorers and residents of Illinois. Students must write an essay on Americanism and/or Boy Scout programs. How to apply: Application information is available by contacting your local Boy Scout office or American Legion Scout Chairman. American Legion, Department of Illinois P.O. Box 2910 Bloomington, IL 61702-2910 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund | Varies | October 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be starting their senior year of college during the Fall of the application window and have a minimum 3.0 GPA or the equivalent academic performance for schools without the 4.0 system. Students must be a resident of Chicago or Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry or Will county in Illinois. Applicants must have taken the ACT or SAT test prior to application submission and secured a minimum ACT score of 22 or a minimum SAT score of 1100. How to apply: Applications are available online. Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship | $2,500 for 4 years | May 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa or Washington. Students must also major in one of the following areas: business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology or education and belong to AISES. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Indian Science and Engineering Society 4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE Suite 200 Albuquerque, NM 87109 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 | April 2 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors residing in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas or Washington who are enrolling as first-year students in an accredited four-year college in one of the listed states of residency. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have a household income that falls at or below the low-income level. There is no ethnicity requirement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Asian Pacific Community Fund 1145 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 105 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Chicago Occupational Therapy Scholarship | Up to $2,000 | Rolling Basis |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be currently admitted to or attending graduate school to become an occupational therapist. Students must have an exceptional personality, clinical skills and character and be committed to working in a private practice setting focused on the pediatric population. Applicants must be attending a school or have a permanent address in the following Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Ohio or Nebraska. How to apply: Applications are available online. Chicago Occupational Therapy 1422 West Willow Street Suite 100 Chicago, IL 60642 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Clifford & Louise King Scholarship | $2,800 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must plan to teach elementary or secondary education. Students must enroll at an accredited institution and obtain at least two recommendations from their high school teachers. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Great River Bend 852 Middle Road Suite 100 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Community Banker Association of Illinois Annual Essay Scholarship Program | Up to $4,000 | March 3 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must write essays and be sponsored by a participating CBAI member bank. There is an essay topic related to community banking, and the short essays are judged on understanding of community banking philosophy, accurate information, clear and concise sentences, logical organization, proper grammar, correct punctuation and spelling and conclusion/summary. How to apply: A list of participating banks and more information is available by email. Community Banker Association of Illinois 901 Community Drive Springfield, IL 62703-5184 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship | $2,500 | Last Friday in November |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an aviation program with a B or better GPA and be a resident of Kansas, Missouri or Illinois. Students should be recommended by an aviation professional; independent applications are also considered. How to apply: Applications are available online. National Air Transportation Foundation Meisinger Scholarship 818 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Darling International Inc. FFA Scholarship | $2,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time in one of the following agricultural degree programs: animal science, animal nutrition, agricultural business management or economics, livestock management or agriscience technician. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Don E. and Charlotte Williams Scholarship | $3,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Students must provide evidence of leadership skills and willingness to achieve their academic goals. Descendants of former Don E. Williams Company employees will be given preference. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Great River Bend 852 Middle Road Suite 100 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. & Mrs. Yang Ho Rhee Scholarship | $2,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and plan to enroll full-time in a four-year program. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Great River Bend 852 Middle Road Suite 100 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Edmond A. Metzger Scholarship | $500 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a novice ham radio license, be undergraduate or graduate students in electrical engineering, be residents of and attend schools in the ARRL Central Division (Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin) and be members of ARRL. How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be mailed in. They cannot be completed electronically. American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ella McKee Student Loan | Varies | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Fayette County. How to apply: Applications are available online. Ella G. McKee Foundation The First National Bank-Vandalia Attention: Trust Department Box 40 Vandalia, IL 62471 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa | $1,500 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward degrees in one of the following areas of agriculture: agronomy, crop science, agricultural communications, education, journalism, extension, public relations, business management, economics, finance, sales, marketing, plant pathology, plant breeding, plant genetics, soil science, soil conservation, water conservation or public service and administration. Applicants must be residents of Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or Wisconsin. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: An application form is required. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Fastline Publications FFA Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants may be from Iowa or Texas and working toward two-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Applicants may also be from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina and working toward four-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: An application form is required. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Fiesta del Sol Guadalupe A. Reyes Scholarship | $1,500 | April 16 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled for a minimum of 6 credits at an accredited educational institution or graduating seniors who have been accepted to an accredited educational institution. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students must either be residents of the Southwest side of Chicago, volunteers at Pilsen Neighbors Community Council/Fiesta del Sol or be sponsored by member institution of Gamaliel of Metro Chicago. Selection is based on demonstration of community service and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Fiesta de Sol Scholarship Committee 2026 South Blue Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60608 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Geisinger Scholarship | Varies | February 4 |
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Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. How to apply: Applications are available online. University of Michigan College Administration 1221 Beal Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 2102 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Gene S. Duke Scholarship | Up to $2,500 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Students must be in the top half of their graduating class. Residents of Hampton, Illinois will be given preference. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Great River Bend 852 Middle Road Suite 100 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois (Illinois Scholars Program) | Up to $23,000 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois high school seniors or college sophomores at one of the 53 partner universities in Illinois who are interested in teaching. There are a limited number of spots for college sophomores, and all college students must be nominated by a university liaison. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students must commit to teaching in an Illinois school of need for five years after graduation. How to apply: Applications are available by calling 312-407-0433, extension 105. Golden Apple Foundation 8 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Greenhouse Scholars Scholarship | Up to $5,000 | November 19 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who reside and attend school in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York or North Carolina. They must have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, and they must demonstrate leadership, perseverance and financial need. Their household income must be $70,000 a year or less. Winners participate in the Whole Person Program which includes Summer Symposium, Mentorship, Professional Networking, Impact and Internship programming and more! How to apply: Applications are available online. Greenhouse Scholars 1820 Folsom Street Boulder, CO 80302 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Herman & Sarah Segal Scholarship | $1,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Students must enroll in a bachelor's degree program full-time and demonstrate a financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Great River Bend 852 Middle Road Suite 100 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship | Varies | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois high school seniors who have taken the SAT or ACT, and they must be the children or grandchildren of veterans who were honorably discharged after September 15, 1940 or who are currently serving in the military. How to apply: Applications are available online. Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation AMVETS Department of Illinois 2200 South Sixth Street Springfield, IL 62703 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Illinois AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship | Varies | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois high school seniors whose mother or father is now deceased but had served after September 15, 1940, and was Honorably Discharged. Death of the parent does not have to be from military action or as a result of a service-related disability. Applicants must also have taken the SAT or ACT. How to apply: Applications are available online. Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation AMVETS Department of Illinois 2200 South Sixth Street Springfield, IL 62703 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Illinois AMVETS Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship | Varies | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois high school seniors who have been accepted into a nursing program or students who are already attending nursing school in Illinois. They must have financial need and a satisfactory academic record, character and activity record. Dependents of deceased or disabled veterans receive priority. How to apply: Applications are available online. Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation AMVETS Department of Illinois 2200 South Sixth Street Springfield, IL 62703 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants musts be Illinois high school seniors who have taken the SAT or ACT. Preference is given to students who are the children or grandchildren of Illinois veterans. How to apply: Applications are available online. Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation AMVETS Department of Illinois 2200 South Sixth Street Springfield, IL 62703 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Scholarships | $1,500-$2,000 | June 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time junior or senior level undergraduate students at colleges or universities in Illinois and must major in health, physical education, recreation or dance. Students must have been members of IAHPERD since December 1 of the previous year and may receive this award no more than twice. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, cover letter, resume, essay, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required. Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance P.O. Box 1326 Jacksonville, IL 62651 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Illinois CPA Society Accounting Textbook Scholarship | Varies | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a college senior or graduate student for the upcoming academic year. Students must be an Illinois resident and be enrolled in an Illinois college or university. Applicants must also plan to sit for the CPA exam in Illinois within three years of date of application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Illinois CPA Society 550 W. Jackson Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60661-5742 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Scholarship Program | Up to full tuition plus $511 monthly stipend | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be between 16 and 21 years of age as of the application deadline and have a diploma from an accredited high school or a GED by the end of the current school year. Students must be in the Subsidized Guardianship Program, or the department must have court-ordered legal guardianship or have had legal guardianship for the applicant before adoption was finalized. Recipients must attend an Illinois state community college or university. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript or copy of GED, SAT or ACT scores, three letters of recommendation and a college transcript (if applicable) are required. Illinois Department of Children and Family Services 406 E. Monroe Street Springfield, IL 62701 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Illinois Engineering Initiative Scholarship | $2,000 | May 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must attend an Illinois university and be enrolled in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) and be of at least junior standing having earned not less than 60 semester hours credit by the application deadline. Students must have a B average or better in those courses which are accredited toward the engineering degree and show evidence of financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Illinois Society of Professional Engineers 100 East Washington Street Springfield, IL 62701 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Illinois Oratorical Program Scholarships | $100-$2,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes. How to apply: Application information is available by contacting the local American Legion Post or Illinois Department Headquarters. American Legion - Department of Illinois 2720 East Lincoln Street Bloomington, IL 61704 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Iowa Student Loan Midwest Senior Scholarship | $1,000 | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are at least 13 years of age. Students must be a permanent resident of and enrolled in a high school located in one of the following states: Illinois, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Missouri or Minnesota and who will attend an eligible U.S. college. Selection is based on a random drawing. How to apply: Application information is available online. Two online financial literacy tutorials, an online financial literacy assessment and a short essay are required. Iowa Student Loan 6805 Vista Drive West Des Moines, IA 50266-9305 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Iowa-Illinois Regional Auto Show Scholarship | $5,000 | January 8 |
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Eligibility: Students or their parent must be employed at a local new car dealership for at least one year. Applicants' involvement in community service and extracurricular activities will be taken into consideration. Students must show a financial need and provide two letters of recommendation. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Great River Bend 852 Middle Road Suite 100 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| ISPE/M.E. Amstutz Memorial Award | $1,000 | September 10 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate juniors or seniors who are enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering degree program at an Illinois college or university. They must have a B average or better in engineering coursework and must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, extracurricular activities and a personal essay. How to apply: Applications are available online. Illinois Society of Professional Engineers 100 East Washington Street Springfield, IL 62701 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| James H. Dunn, Jr. Memorial Fellowship | $31,332 plus benefits | March 17 |
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Eligibility: Fellows must possess a bachelor's degree. Fellows will be assigned to various posts in the Governor's office or in an office under the Governor's jurisdiction. How to apply: Applications are available online or by mail. Governor's Office of the State of Illinois Dunn Fellowship Program 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| James M. and Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship | $2,000 | January 22 |
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Eligibility: Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and they must have community service experience. Applicants must plan to obtain a degree in the arts and sciences, music, ministry or human services. Preference will be given to students from the following states: Missouri, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and Tennessee. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Adult students may also apply. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc. 50 Hurt Plaza Suite 449 Atlanta, GA 30303 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship Program for Jewish college and graduate students | Up to $8,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish. Students must have been born and raised in the metropolitan Chicago area, including Lake County, Indiana or have one year of continuous employment in the metropolitan Chicago area. Applicants must intend to remain in the Chicago area after graduating. Students must be entering an accredited graduate program, or their junior or senior year of an accredited undergrad program, with a major in a helping profession. Applicants must be full-time students. Students must have financial need and show promise in their field. How to apply: Applications are available online. JVS Career & Employment/JCFS Chicago 216 West Jackson Boulevard Suite 700 Chicago, IL 60606 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kankakee County Community Services Scholarship | $1,000 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be from low-income families and plan to attend a college in the state of Illinois. How to apply: Applications are available online. Kankakee County Community Services 657 East Court Street Kankakee, IL 60901 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kelly Marie McQuate Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Students must demonstrate a financial need and provide evidence of work experience and participation in community or school activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Great River Bend 852 Middle Road Suite 100 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kent Nutrition Group Inc. FFA Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward a degree in one of the following fields: animal science, animal nutrition, dairy science, poultry science, equine/equestrian science, agriculture, agricultural science, agricultural business management, economics, finance or marketing and sales. Applicants must attend college in and be residents of one of the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia or West Virginia. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kids and Community Scholarship Program | $5,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university with a combined family income of $75,000 or less. Students must live in one of the following markets: Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Indianapolis, Louisville, Minneapolis, Nashville, Raleigh-Durham and Tampa. How to apply: Applications are available online. Connor Group 10510 North Springboro Pike Dayton, OH 45342 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Kleinschmidt Charitable Foundation Fund | $3,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must live in Rock Island County and be a graduating senior or currently enrolled in college. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 and show a financial need. Applicants who are enrolled in nurses' training or attending college in Rock Island County will be given preference. Students will be evaluated based on work experience, school and/or community activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Great River Bend 852 Middle Road Suite 100 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Lee Magnon Memorial Scholarship | $2,500 | January 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Applicants must be studying engineering and/or science at their chosen school. Applicants must have permanent residence in the NACE Central Area which includes the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation forms, an academic transcript and scholarship essay questions are required. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation 15835 Park Ten Place Houston, TX 77084-5145 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ligino Family Scholarship | $500 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Students must have a 3.0 GPA and provide evidence of work experience and school or community activities. Applicants must demonstrate a financial need. Preference given to those who pursue a degree in the field of education, business, basketball or track/field. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Great River Bend 852 Middle Road Suite 100 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| M. Josephine O'Neil Arts Award | Up to $6,000 | January 9 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois residents and be sophomores at an accredited community college or current or upcoming juniors at an accredited four-year college or university. Students must demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in music, visual arts, dance, theater or the literary arts. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, evidence of accomplishment in the arts (such as reviews, awards, etc.) and an artwork sample are required. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Lambda State Organization c/o Athena Columbus 8127 North Oketo Avenue Niles, IL 60714-2941 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mahindra USA Women in Ag Scholarship | $2,500 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture and reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or West Virginia. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required as well as participation in community service, financial need and leadership ability. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mellinger Scholarships | Varies | May 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must live in western Illinois or eastern Iowa, submit the FAFSA form and demonstrate financial need and attend an accredited university. Awards are based on academic achievement. Part-time students are also eligible for scholarships, and loans are also available to graduate students. How to apply: Applications are available by mail or online. Application forms are only available from February 1 to May 1 each year. Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation Inc. 1025 E. Broadway P.O. Box 770 Monmouth, IL 61462 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MetLife Foundation FFA Scholarship | $2,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward four-year degrees in specific areas of agriculture including public service and administration, agribusiness management, range/soil science, public communications, plant or animal breeding and genetics, education, plant pathology, journalism, technology, extension, mechanization, public relations, finance, economics, sales, marketing or engineering. Applicants must also be residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship | $2,500 | May |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). They must be residents of one of the MGMA Midwest Section states, namely Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin. They must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program that is related to medical practice management (such as public health, business administration or health care administration). Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required. Medical Group Management Association 104 Inverness Terrace East Englewood, CO 80112 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| MIA/POW Scholarship | Varies | Year-round |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of veterans who reside in the State of Illinois at the time of entry into Active duty and who meet one of five criteria. Students must provide proof of registration or acceptance letter to college or university. Selection is based on overall strength of application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Attn.: MIA/POW Scholarship Program 833 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62794 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Michael Curry Summer Internship Program | $1,346 stipend | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois residents. Recipients work full-time in an agency under the jurisdiction of the Governor for 10 weeks during the summer. How to apply: Applications are available online or by mail. Governor's Office of the State of Illinois Michael Curry Summer Internship Program 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Mike Condon Memorial Scholarship | $1,500 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a 2.25 GPA and plan to enroll full-time. Students must be currently enrolled in college or graduating seniors. Applicants who have participated in construction-related activities or curriculum will be given preference. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Great River Bend 852 Middle Road Suite 100 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Monetary Award Program (MAP) | Varies | September 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Illinois, enrolled at a MAP-approved Illinois institution and carry a minimum of three hours per term. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and maintain satisfactory academic progress. How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Illinois Department of Public Health Center for Rural Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Morency Family Scholarship | $2,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution. Preference will be given to students who enroll in a manufacturing program and those who have been in foster care. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Great River Bend 852 Middle Road Suite 100 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Northrop Grumman Scholarship | $5,000 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students living in each of Maryland's 23 counties, one scholarship for a student living in the city of Baltimore and two scholarships for applicants living in specific counties/communities from the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Utah or Virginia. Applicants must have a minimum composite SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 27 and a minimum GPA of 3.5. How to apply: Applications are available online. Society of Women Engineers 130 East Randolph Street Suite 3500 Chicago, IL 60601 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Nursing Education Scholarship Program | Up to full tuition | April 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois residents, having lived in the state for one year prior to applying and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be accepted to or enrolled in an approved nursing program and demonstrate financial need. Scholarship recipients must agree to work as a nurse in Illinois after graduation. How to apply: Applications are available online. Illinois Department of Public Health Center for Rural Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Our First Amendment Freedoms Art and Essay Contest | Up to $5,000 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be 6th to 12th grade students in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota. Students must submit an essay or artwork related to the First Amendment. Selection is based on the overall strength of the submission. How to apply: Applications are available online. Anti-Defamation League Midwest 120 South LaSalle Suite 1150 Chicago, IL 60603 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest | $3,500-$5,000 | March 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors who live or attend an accredited college in states with Regions branches. Students must write an essay about a Black American individual who has been an inspiration. How to apply: Applications are available online. Regions Bank 1900 Fifth Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Richard D. Wiegers Scholarship | Up to $1,000 | April 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois residents who are attending an Illinois college or university. They must be graduate students who are majoring in business or undergraduate students who are majoring in business, finance or pre-law studies. Selection is based on academic merit, stated career goals, references and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, two reference letters, a personal statement and course of study outline are required. Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation P.O. Box 2607 Springfield, IL 62708 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Richard J. Collins Scholarship | $500 | February 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must prove to be good stewards of their community and have participated in middle or high school sports in Moline School District #40. Preference will be given to students whose parent or grandparent was a student of Richard J. Collins. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of the Great River Bend 852 Middle Road Suite 100 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Scholarships in Mathematics Education | $1,500 | May 9 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited Illinois postsecondary institution in an undergraduate mathematics education curriculum that provides preparation for becoming a teacher. They must be rising juniors or seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Applicants must be pursuing a first bachelor's degree. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, lesson planning form, personal essay, two recommendation letters and a transcript are required. Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics ICTM Scholarship c/o Sue and Randy Pippen 24807 Winterberry Lane Plainfield, IL 60585 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Six Meter Club of Chicago Scholarship | $500 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have an active amateur radio license in any class. Students must be enrolled in an Illinois university or technical school for undergraduate study. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is preferred. How to apply: Applications are available online. American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Therapy Materials Vault Scholarship | $2,000 | Rolling Basis |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be currently admitted to or attending graduate school to become speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, behavior analysts, physical therapists or related professionals. Students must be attending a school or have a permanent address in one of the following Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio or Wisconsin. Applicants must have exceptional personality, clinical skills and character and be committed to work in a private practice setting with the pediatric population. Short essays on provided topics, a personal statement, short video and resume are required to be submitted. How to apply: Applications are available online. Therapy Materials Vault 1765 North Elston Suite 206 Chicago, IL 60642 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship | $1,500 | May 21 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors attending an Illinois college or university in the fall and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online in January. Township Officials of Illinois 3217 Northfield Drive Springfield, IL 62702 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| 1971 WMHS Alumni Scholarship | $500 | February 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be in good academic standing and must plan to attend an accredited educational institution. How to apply: Applications are available online. Gibson County Community Foundation 127 North Hart Street Princeton, IN 47670 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Aaron Montgomery Memorial Vocational Scholarship | $100-$499 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior and a student in machine trades in the New Castle area career program. Students must be enrolled in an accredited vocational school. Applicants must have a 97 percent attendance rate. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Students must have a financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Abigail Carson Memorial Scholarship | Varies | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Columbus North High School (including Columbus Signature Academy New Tech Campus students who are officially enrolled at Columbus North). Students must plan to pursue a degree in elementary education full-time at an accredited college or university. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Adult Student Grant | $2,000 | July 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Indiana residents and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Students must be undergraduates taking at least six but not more than 12 credit hours per term at eligible institutions. This is a need-based award. How to apply: Applications are available online. State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana W462 Indiana Government Center South 402 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarship | $1,000 | May 10 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Kentucky or Indiana residents. Students must be high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA or enrolled in a two or four year institution. Students must complete application and essay. How to apply: Applications are available online. Kaufman & Stigger PLLC 7513 New La Grange Road Louisville, KY 40222 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Alford Family Scholarship Fund | $1,000 and over | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from New Castle High School. Students must have a 2.333 GPA or higher. Applicants must have need of financial assistance to continue their education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Alieene Vance Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | February 17 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from any Spencer County high school enrolling full-time to pursue either a four-year degree from an accredited educational institution or a two-year degree from an accredited junior college or State-sponsored technical college. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Preference is given to the children or grandchildren of current Foertsch Construction Company employees who have completed one year of full-time work by January 31, 2017. How to apply: Applications are available online. Spencer County Community Foundation 2792 North U.S. Highway 231 P.O. Box 3 Rockport, IN 47635 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| American Legion Post 43 Scholarship | $500 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be descendants of a military veteran member of the American Legion Post 43, SAL or Auxiliary. How to apply: Applications are available online. Adams County Community Foundation 102 North 2nd Street Decatur, IN 46733 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Amo High School Alumni Education Scholarship | $500 | September 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must provide information about their education, activities and employment. Students must submit a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, an academic transcript and financial information. Part of the application is submitted online, and part of the application is submitted via mail. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hendricks County Community Foundation 5055 East Main Street Suite A Avon, IN 46123 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Amy Meyer Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Adams County. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit an application detailing their work history, community service, extracurricular involvement and personal narrative. How to apply: Applications are available online. Adams County Community Foundation 102 North 2nd Street Decatur, IN 46733 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Analytical Engineering, Inc. (AEI) Scholarship | $1,000-$3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Bartholomew County public, private or home school or Trinity Lutheran High School. Students must plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as engineering, computer science or the physical sciences at an accredited college or university. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA and have need of financial assistance to continue their education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Andy Critzer Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 | January 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of a Bartholomew County high school who participated in the golf program at their school and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on academic performance, extracurricular involvement, character, sportsmanship and the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Anna Newell Brown Awards for Vocal Excellence | Varies | November 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be sophomores, juniors or seniors from Bartholomew County high schools. Students must be vocalists. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Anthony Muñoz Scholarship Fund | $20,000 | May |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who reside in the counties specified by the foundation and plan to attend college in Kentucky, Indiana or Ohio. Students must have a minimum ACT composite score of 18 or at least a 2.5 GPA and must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online and must be mailed or faxed. Anthony Muñoz Foundation 8919 Rossash Road Cincinnati, OH 45236 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Arnold D. Ducanes, MD Scholarship | $300 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Decatur County Community Foundation 101 East Main Street Suite 1 Greensburg, IN 47240 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Arnold Schwartz Scholarship Endowment | $2,000 | October 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Southridge High School who plan to pursue education in engineering, math or science. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Huntingburg Foundation, Inc. Old Town Hall 309 North Geiger Street P.O. Box 255 Huntingburg, IN 47542 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Arts Council of Gibson County Scholarship | $1,500 | February 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and planning to pursue a degree in the areas of art, drama or music. How to apply: Applications are available online. Gibson County Community Foundation 127 North Hart Street Princeton, IN 47670 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Attie M. Austin Memorial Scholarship | 1000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Decatur County Community Foundation 101 East Main Street Suite 1 Greensburg, IN 47240 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| August and Eleanor Streater Mathematics and Science Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have a B+ or higher in Physics and Mathematics. Students must demonstrate an excellent attendance record, exceptional character and involvement in community activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. Wells County Foundation Inc. 360 North Main Street Suite C Bluffton, IN 46714 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Barbara W. Stewart Scholarship | $1,000-$3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Bartholomew or Decatur counties who plan to attend an accredited institution. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bartholomew County REMC Scholarship | $1,000-$5,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Bartholomew County or members of any Bartholomew County REMC household from Decatur, Jennings or Jackson counties. Students must plan to attend an accredited institution to pursue a technical certificate, associate's degree or bachelor's degree. Applicants must have a 2.0 GPA. Special consideration will be given to academics, school activities and community involvement. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bartholomew/Brown County Medical Society Medical Education Scholarship | $1,000-$3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Bartholomew or Brown counties. Students must be entering medical school as freshmen or be currently enrolled in medical school as upperclassmen. Applicants must be enrolled at an American Medical Association approved medical school in the United States. Special consideration will be given to academic performance and financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Basler Family Scholarship | $100-$499 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of New Castle High School. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Becky S. Green Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from the Bartholomew Consolidates School Corporation who are current members of their high school's Business Professionals of America chapter and have a minimum GPA of 8.0 on a 12.0 scale. Students must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Beeson Memorial Scholarship | $10,000 | February 22 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of a high school in Johnson County who will enroll full-time at an accredited four-year institution and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on academic achievement and the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Johnson County Community Foundation P.O. Box 217 Franklin, IN 46131 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Behrman 'Big Dog' Award | Varies | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Columbus High School. Students must have been a player or manager for the Columbus High School basketball team. Applicants must be pursuing a higher education at an accredited technical school, college or university. Special consideration is given to students who have exhibited and attitude of teamwork and hard work. How to apply: No application required. Recipient chosen by committee. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bess Doty Scholarship | $500-$999 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Newcastle High School. Students must show financial need and have promising academic ability. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Betty Ann McCullough Education Grant | $3,500 | February 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have demonstrated positive growth from past educational performance. Students must intend to continue their education in the field of mathematics in college or vocational school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Gibson County Community Foundation 127 North Hart Street Princeton, IN 47670 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Betty F. Brown Awards for Instrumental Excellence | Varies | November 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be sophomores, juniors or seniors at a Bartholomew County high school. Students must be instrumentalists. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bettye J. Minniear Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and plan to attend an accredited vocational or academic postsecondary institution. How to apply: Applications are available online. Wells County Foundation Inc. 360 North Main Street Suite C Bluffton, IN 46714 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bluffton Harrison Elementary PTO Scholarship | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must plan to enroll in an accredited postsecondary program and have attended Bluffton Elementary School for a minimum of one year. Students must have a C average. How to apply: Applications are available online. Wells County Foundation Inc. 360 North Main Street Suite C Bluffton, IN 46714 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bob Bunton Wrestling Scholarship | $100-$499 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from New Castle High School in Indiana. Students must have been a participant on the wrestling team. Applicants must be enrolled at either a two- or four-year college or university. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bob Clark Memorial Scholarship | $500 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolling into a two or four-year degree program. How to apply: Applications are available online. Decatur County Community Foundation 101 East Main Street Suite 1 Greensburg, IN 47240 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bob Key Memorial Education Scholarship | $1,500 | June 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school graduate. Students must be interested in expanding their knowledge by enrolling in a seminar, short course, post-secondary education or in need of additional educational materials. How to apply: Applications are available online. Gibson County Community Foundation 127 North Hart Street Princeton, IN 47670 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bob Tracy Business Scholarship | $1,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Greenfield-Central High School in Indiana. Students must plan to be a full-time student at the Kelley School of Business at any of the Indiana University campuses. Applicants must provide proof of acceptance into the school of business. Recipient must maintain a 2.5 grade point average while enrolled as a full-time student to renew scholarship. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hancock County Community Foundation 312 East Main Street Greenfield, IN 46140 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bonnie Springmeyer Nursing Scholarship | $1,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Students must be residents of Indiana. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Decatur County Community Foundation 101 East Main Street Suite 1 Greensburg, IN 47240 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Boone County Agriculture Scholarship for High School Seniors | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must attend Lebanon High School, Sheridan High School, Western Boone High School or Zionsville High School and major in an agriculture related field. Students must provide a 250 word essay explaining why they are interested in the field of agriculture. Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Boone County 102 North Lebanon Street Suite 200 Lebanon, IN 46052 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Branchville Correctional Facility Memorial Scholarship | $320 | February 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a college, university or technical school. Students must intend to acquire an undergraduate degree. How to apply: Applications are available online. Perry County Community Foundation 817 12th Street P.O. Box 13 Tell City, IN 47586 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bruce C. Bade Scholarship Fund | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates living in Blackford County, local students who have completed at least one year of college, or nontraditional students. How to apply: Applications are available online. Blackford County Community Foundation 121 North High Street Hartford City, IN 47348 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Bruce McKinney Memorial Scholarship | $936 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Mt. Vernon High School and reside in Hancock County, Indiana. Students must be members of the National Art Honor Society. Applicants must rank in the upper half of their class. Students must provide a completed College Costs Estimator form and an explanation of how this scholarship would help them pursue goals. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hancock County Community Foundation 312 East Main Street Greenfield, IN 46140 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Buehler Foods Scholarship | $230 | February 28 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be in good academic standing. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an essay and transcript. How to apply: Applications are available online. Perry County Community Foundation 817 12th Street P.O. Box 13 Tell City, IN 47586 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Buren Fund Scholarship of the William Higgins Trust | Varies | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must attend Lebanon High School, Western Boone High School or Zionsville High School. Students must provide a 250 word essay and maintain a 2.5 GPA. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Boone County 102 North Lebanon Street Suite 200 Lebanon, IN 46052 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Burney and Lucy Lehman Scholarship | $5,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Students must be residents of Indiana. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Decatur County Community Foundation 101 East Main Street Suite 1 Greensburg, IN 47240 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Business Network International Scholarship Fund | $500-$999 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors at Henry County High School in Indiana. Students must be pursuing a business related degree at either a two- or four-year accredited college or university. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Byron and Lila Brenton Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 | February 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of North Posey High School who are planning to attend a two-year or four-year accredited school. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must complete FAFSA or FAFSA4caster and submit an official grade transcript. Selection is based on financial need and an applicant's history of athletics or community involvement. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in Education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Posey County Community Foundation 402 Main Street Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Campbell "Buck" McIntyre Scholarship | $900 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a minimum of a B grade average. Students must be residents of Decatur County. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Decatur County Community Foundation 101 East Main Street Suite 1 Greensburg, IN 47240 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Carl McClure Memorial Scholarship | $500-$999 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior and a resident of Henry County. Students must have attended New Castle Area Career School and plan to continue their education at a either a vocational or technical school or pursue a degree at a four-year college or university. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Carolyn Johnson Scholarship for Tomorrow's Teacher | $1,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Eastern Hancock High School in Indiana. Students must seek a bachelor's degree in education. Applicants must have participated in an extracurricular sports activity for a minimum of one year. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hancock County Community Foundation 312 East Main Street Greenfield, IN 46140 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Carter-Lee Legacy Scholarship | $3,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Indiana who plan to or are enrolled as full-time students and have a minimum high school GPA of 2.8 or a minimum college GPA of 2.5. Students must be dependents of a Carter-Lee Lumbar employee who was hired before a specific period and are in good standing. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Central Indiana Community Foundation 615 North Alabama Street Suite 119 Indianapolis, IN 46204-1498 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Cassin-David Scholarship | $900 | February 20 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from any Vanderburgh County high school planning on attending an accredited educational institution. A maximum GPA of 3.4 is required. Selection is based on moral integrity, tenacity and desire to serve the community as demonstrated by two letters of recommendation and an essay detailing the obstacles the applicant has overcome in pursuing their goals. How to apply: Applications are available online. Vanderburgh Community Foundation 20 NW 3rd Street Evansville, IN 47710 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Cecil & Wayne Tague Scholarship | $1,000 and over | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from New Castle High School. Students must be enrolled in a four-year college or university. Primary consideration is given to those attending Hanover College. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Cecil and Olive Foster Scholarship | $580 | February 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate high moral standards, ambition, and have established educational goals. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. How to apply: Applications are available online. Perry County Community Foundation 817 12th Street P.O. Box 13 Tell City, IN 47586 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Central High School Class of 1943 Evelyn Church Hatfield Scholarship | $500 | February 20 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Central High School intending on enrolling at an accredited educational institution. Students must have completed business courses at Central High School. Selection is based on academic achievement, letter of recommendation from Central High School staff and an essay detailing the applicant's participation in high school business courses. How to apply: Applications are available online. Vanderburgh Community Foundation 20 NW 3rd Street Evansville, IN 47710 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Charles & Ruth Sahlberg Scholarship | $1,000 and over | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from New Castle High School. Students must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Charles and Bernice Popplewell | $500-$999 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or graduates of New Castle High School. Students must be majoring in Education or a related field pursuing a four-year degree. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Students must have a financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Charles D. Shepherd Memorial Scholarship | $1,000-$3,000 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be female students in Bartholomew County who plan to study biochemistry, biology, microbiology or molecular biology at an accredited institution. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Charles K. Wright Scholarship | $507 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from the Greenfield-Central High School in Indiana and be a member of the high school choir. Students must plan to pursue a bachelor's degree and be a full-time student. Applicants must provide an essay describing the effect of musical performance on their life, a letter of recommendation from the Choir director verifying participation, documentation of all choir participation as a Greenfield-Central student and a list of all other performance art participation. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hancock County Community Foundation 312 East Main Street Greenfield, IN 46140 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Charles M. and Frances W. Condit Nursing Education Scholarship | $2,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Bartholomew County who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on academic performance, student goals and objectives and the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Charles Owen 'Corky' McCormick IV Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | February 22 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and plan to enroll into an accredited tow or four-year college or university on a full-time basis. Music and theater studies must encompass performance or education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Johnson County Community Foundation P.O. Box 217 Franklin, IN 46131 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Charles S. (Blackie) and Rose H. Paulin Scholarship | $900 | February 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Perry County, Indiana. Students must be nontraditional (delayed enrollment in postsecondary education for at least one year after graduating or withdrawing from school) and have a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Students must be pursuing postsecondary education at an accredited college, university or vocational-technical school. Students must submit a 500-word essay describing their life challenges and how those challenges helped shape their future goals, complete FAFSA or FAFSA4caster, submit proof of enrollment at an accredited institution of higher education and submit an official grade transcript. How to apply: Applications are available online. Perry County Community Foundation 817 12th Street P.O. Box 13 Tell City, IN 47586 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Chicago Occupational Therapy Scholarship | Up to $2,000 | Rolling Basis |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be currently admitted to or attending graduate school to become an occupational therapist. Students must have an exceptional personality, clinical skills and character and be committed to working in a private practice setting focused on the pediatric population. Applicants must be attending a school or have a permanent address in the following Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Ohio or Nebraska. How to apply: Applications are available online. Chicago Occupational Therapy 1422 West Willow Street Suite 100 Chicago, IL 60642 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard Scholarship | $2,500 | February 20 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate their contributions to the community. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations. How to apply: Applications are available online. Vanderburgh Community Foundation 20 NW 3rd Street Evansville, IN 47710 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Christian Care Retirement Community Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
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Eligibility: Applicants must plan to study in the fields of food preparation, medical, recreational therapy or social services and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to current employees of Christian Care Retirement Community and those interested in pursuing a career related to services for the elderly. How to apply: Applications are available online. Wells County Foundation Inc. 360 North Main Street Suite C Bluffton, IN 46714 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Christine Dowling Scholarship | $1,550 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior from Greenfield-Central High School in Indiana and a current resident of Hancock County. Students must have attended St. Michael's Catholic School and are required to provide documentation of such. Applicants must plan on majoring in education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hancock County Community Foundation 312 East Main Street Greenfield, IN 46140 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Christine Schaefer Theatre Scholarship | $500 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school or home-school seniors with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must have a minimum of two years participation in either the Crazy Lake Act Teen Workshop or KidsPlay, Inc. Applicants must plan to earn a major or minor in a theatre related field. Students must provide an essay describing the impact of theatre on their life and a letter of recommendation verifying their activity. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hancock County Community Foundation 312 East Main Street Greenfield, IN 46140 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Church, Church, Hittle and Antrim Scholarship | $3,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current or former students of Noblesville High School who are planning to pursue a degree in accounting, law, medicine or ministry and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Central Indiana Community Foundation 615 North Alabama Street Suite 119 Indianapolis, IN 46204-1498 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Cindy K. Maddox Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Blackford County, IN. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Blackford County Community Foundation 121 North High Street Hartford City, IN 47348 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Clara C. Kitterman Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Blackford County, IN. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Blackford County Community Foundation 121 North High Street Hartford City, IN 47348 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Clarence 'Buck' Boyce, Jr. Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | February 22 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of a public Johnson County high school, Franklin Central High School, Perry Meridian High School or those involved with welding trades at Nine Career Center who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited institution and study materials engineering or mechanical engineering. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Johnson County Community Foundation P.O. Box 217 Franklin, IN 46131 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Class of 1948 Scholarship Fund to Further the Teaching Profession in the Name of Alta Redmond | $1,000-$3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Bartholomew County public high school. Students must be pursuing a degree in the field of education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Class of 1950 Scholarship | $1,000 and over | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from New Castle High School. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applicants must have a financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Class of 1954 Scholarship | $1,000 and over | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from New Castle High School. Preference is given to relatives of the New Castle class of 1954. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Class of 1960 Scholarship | $500-$999 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from New Castle High School. Students must be attending a two-year or four-year program. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Class of 1969 Scholarship | $100-$499 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from New Castle High School. Students must have a financial need. Preference is given to those with relatives from the class of 1969. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Clayton Shuck Memorial Scholarship | $500 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Adams County. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an application detailing their work history, community service, extracurricular involvement and personal narrative. Preference is given to students who are FFA members and/or are pursuing a vocational degree or a healthcare major. How to apply: Applications are available online. Adams County Community Foundation 102 North 2nd Street Decatur, IN 46733 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Clifford Byard Memorial Scholarship | $300 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Decatur County Community Foundation 101 East Main Street Suite 1 Greensburg, IN 47240 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Columbus Business and Professional Women's Scholarship | $1,000-$3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be female residents of Bartholomew County who are at least 25 years of age. Students must have been a resident of Bartholomew County for at least one year prior to date of the application. Applicants must have applied and been accepted at an accredited college or university and have at least a part-time schedule of classes. Students' families with one student in college may not make more than $50,000 adjusted gross income and those with two or more students in college may not make more than $70,000 adjusted gross income. Special circumstances will be taken into consideration. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Columbus Crush Scholarship | $100-$500 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be male residents of Bartholomew County who are graduating seniors in good standing, played a sport during their senior year of high school and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Columbus Rotary Scholarship in Honor of Judson S. Erne | $4,000-$5,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of any Bartholomew County high school who have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or 5.0 on a 12.0 scale. Students must have been a member of a school-sponsored service organization or participated in community service throughout high school. Selection is based on extracurricular activities and the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Columbus Youth Hockey/Bryan Ritz Memorial Hockey Fund | $2,000 | October 30 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be participants in the Columbus Youth Hockey program and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Corilla B. Lentz Scholarship | $1,000-$3,000 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Bartholomew County, preferably in the Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corporation who are pursuing a degree in agriculture or consumer family science. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| D. Ted Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship | $100-$499 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from New Castle High School. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applicants must have a history of being involved in extra-curricular activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dale Helmerich Boy Scout Troop 181 Scholarship Endowment | $2,000 | October 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Southridge High School who are past or current members of Boy Scout Troop 181 and have achieved Life Scout Rank. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Huntingburg Foundation, Inc. Old Town Hall 309 North Geiger Street P.O. Box 255 Huntingburg, IN 47542 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dan Kuebler Memorial Scholarship | $500 | January 4 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must live a drug-free life, have maintained a GPA of at least 2.5 and intend to enroll in a trade school or two- or four-year accredited college. In addition, students must submit an essay discussing their leadership skills within their high school or community. How to apply: Applications are available online. Dearborn Community Foundation 322 Walnut Street Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Daniel Altmiller and Elizabeth Altmiller Memorial Scholarship | Varies | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. Students must be planning to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university majoring in either education, occupational therapy or physical therapy. Preference is given to those specializing in special education, pediatric occupational or pediatric physical therapy. Special consideration is also given to students participating in their high school's Best Buddies program. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Daniel and Ruth Eichorn Scholarship | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 and plan to attend an accredited two-year vocational program or four-year college program on a full-time basis. How to apply: Applications are available online. Wells County Foundation Inc. 360 North Main Street Suite C Bluffton, IN 46714 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Daniel L. Edington Scholarship | $500-$999 | February 3 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited program following high school. Students must have been a student in Henry County. Preference is given to those studying agribusiness or those pursuing a career related to pork production. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Danny Dieckmann Scholarship | $400 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Decatur County Community Foundation 101 East Main Street Suite 1 Greensburg, IN 47240 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Danny Schenck Memorial Scholarship | $500 | September 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must provide information about their education, activities and employment. Students must submit a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, an academic transcript and financial information. Part of the application is submitted online, and part of the application is submitted via mail. Students should be basketball players. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hendricks County Community Foundation 5055 East Main Street Suite A Avon, IN 46123 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Darling International Inc. FFA Scholarship | $2,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time in one of the following agricultural degree programs: animal science, animal nutrition, agricultural business management or economics, livestock management or agriscience technician. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board. How to apply: Applications are available online. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Darwin and Grace Youngs Scholarship | $500 | February 28 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Pike Central High School who are pursuing postsecondary education at an accredited college or university. Students must have a GPA ranging from 2.5 to 3.5. Students must submit a written essay, complete FAFSA or FAFSA4caster and submit an official grade transcript. Selection will be based on financial need and participation in extracurricular activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. Pike County Community Foundation 714 Main Street P.O. Box 587 Petersburg, IN 47567 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| David A. Koehler Sr. Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | February 20 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Central High School who have earned the Gold and Brown rating for at least six semesters. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on participation in extracurricular activities and exemplary school spirit as demonstrated by two letters of recommendation from Central High School staff. How to apply: Applications are available online. Vanderburgh Community Foundation 20 NW 3rd Street Evansville, IN 47710 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| David E. Simon Scholarship | $5,000 | February 26 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a senior in high school, have worked in an Indiana golf facility in the previous 12 months, have a 3.0 GPA, display strong character and prove financial need. Selection is based on financial need, personal essay and academic achievement. How to apply: Applications are available online and must include an IRS 1040 form, high school transcript, personal essay and at least one letter of reference. In addition to the main application form, students should submit the academic evaluation form and employment evaluation form. Indiana Golf Association P.O. Box 516 Franklin, IN 46131 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| David Habegger Memorial Scholarship | $500 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Adams County residents with a history of involvement in sports. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an application detailing their work history, community service, extracurricular involvement and personal narrative. How to apply: Applications are available online. Adams County Community Foundation 102 North 2nd Street Decatur, IN 46733 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| David Mitchell Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | February 22 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited college or university and display patriotism. Students must have a first, second or third generation family member who is a veteran. Applicants must have a history of community service and excellence in education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Johnson County Community Foundation P.O. Box 217 Franklin, IN 46131 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Davidson Brothers Scholarship | $3,000 | February 22 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Greenwood Community High School who will enroll full-time at an accredited institution and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Johnson County Community Foundation P.O. Box 217 Franklin, IN 46131 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Debbie Holwager Scholarship | $3,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Southport High School who are in the upper third of their class or a previous recipient of this scholarship who display good moral character, leadership and have a variety of interests. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Central Indiana Community Foundation 615 North Alabama Street Suite 119 Indianapolis, IN 46204-1498 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Decatur Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship | $500 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must attend an accredited college. Students who are descendants of a community service worker and those who work in community service will be given priority. How to apply: Applications are available online. Adams County Community Foundation 102 North 2nd Street Decatur, IN 46733 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Delmar & Janet Knecht Family Memorial Scholarship | $250 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Decatur County. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Decatur County Community Foundation 101 East Main Street Suite 1 Greensburg, IN 47240 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Delta Theta Tau Sorority Scholarship | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates living in Blackford County, local students who have completed at least one year of college or nontraditional students. How to apply: Applications are available online. Blackford County Community Foundation 121 North High Street Hartford City, IN 47348 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Denise Davis Thompson Hearing Impaired Scholarship Endowment | $2,000 | October 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of a Dubois County high school who are interested in obtaining a degree that will allow them to assist with hearing impairments or who have a hearing impairment themselves. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Huntingburg Foundation, Inc. Old Town Hall 309 North Geiger Street P.O. Box 255 Huntingburg, IN 47542 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dennis Crowe Science Scholarship | $500 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Decatur County Community Foundation 101 East Main Street Suite 1 Greensburg, IN 47240 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Derek F. Clark Blue River Scholarship | $500-$999 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior from Blue River Valley High School. Students must have a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university program. Students must have been involved in athletics for all four years of high school. Applicants must have a history of community involvement and participating in extra-curricular activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Derek F. Clark New Castle Scholarship | $500-$999 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior from New Castle High School with a 3.0 GPA. Students must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university program. Applicants must have been involved in athletics all four years of high school. Students must have a history of community service and extra-curricular activities. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Derryl Lehman Memorial Scholarship | $500 | February 3 |
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Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit an application detailing their work history, community service, extracurricular involvement and personal narrative. Preference is given to students planning on pursuing a degree in agricultural business. How to apply: Applications are available online. Adams County Community Foundation 102 North 2nd Street Decatur, IN 46733 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dessie Mae (Bruce) Griffith Scholarship | $300 | February 28 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Pike Central High School and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students must be planning to enroll at an accredited college or university. Financial need will be taken into account. Applicants must submit an essay, a letter of recommendation, an official grade transcript and complete the FAFSA or FAFSA4caster. How to apply: Applications are available online. Pike County Community Foundation 714 Main Street P.O. Box 587 Petersburg, IN 47567 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Diane Reynolds Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a strong work ethic. Students must be residents of Indiana. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application How to apply: Applications are available online. Decatur County Community Foundation 101 East Main Street Suite 1 Greensburg, IN 47240 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dianna Mae Alfrey Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Indiana residents living in Blackford County, and must be students from Montpelier or Harrison Township. Applicants must be high school graduates, nontraditional students or have already completed at least one year of college. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Blackford County Community Foundation 121 North High Street Hartford City, IN 47348 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dixie Arven Memorial Scholarship | $500 | February |
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Eligibility: Students must be descendants of a United States Military veteran. How to apply: Applications are available online. Adams County Community Foundation 102 North 2nd Street Decatur, IN 46733 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Donald E. Clark Scholarship | $3,000 | February 22 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Roncalli Catholic High School who are on the varsity football team, plan to enroll full-time at an accredited institution and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Johnson County Community Foundation P.O. Box 217 Franklin, IN 46131 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Donna Duzan Nursing Scholarship | $500 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be either a graduating student or a past high school graduate and reside in Hancock County, Indiana. Students must plan to earn a degree in registered nursing or a specialized program within the field. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction explaining their interest in nursing, high school and/or college transcripts, a completed College Costs Estimator Form and proof of acceptance into a nursing program (if applicable). How to apply: Applications are available online. Hancock County Community Foundation 312 East Main Street Greenfield, IN 46140 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dorothy Pfenninger Scholarship | $100-$499 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors with financial need from any high school in Henry County, Indiana. Students must have at least a 2.75 GPA. Applicants must intend to pursue a major in music. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dorothy Rapp Music Scholarship | $500 | February 20 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must belong to a Baptist church in Evansville, Indiana and intend on being involved with music for the church. Selection is based on an essay explaining how the scholarship will be used as well as letters of recommendation from the applicant's music teacher and pastor. How to apply: Applications are available online. Vanderburgh Community Foundation 20 NW 3rd Street Evansville, IN 47710 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. and Mrs. William A. Weathers and Betty B. Wyatt Memorial Scholarship | $1,500 | February 28 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Pike Central High School who have earned a varsity letter in any sport. Students must be planning to pursue full-time enrollment in a postsecondary school program immediately following graduation. Applicants must submit three letters of character reference, a statement of activities outside school, a statement of athletic participation and an official grade transcript. How to apply: Applications are available online. Pike County Community Foundation 714 Main Street P.O. Box 587 Petersburg, IN 47567 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Brian and Charlotte Kirkwood Scholarship | $1,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from or be a past graduate of Eastern Hancock High School and reside in Hancock County, Indiana. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.2 and plan to pursue a bachelor's degree. Applicants must have participated in at least two seasons of a sport and two years of a school club. Students must have been involved in community-service related activities and demonstrate traits of leadership and caring for others. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hancock County Community Foundation 312 East Main Street Greenfield, IN 46140 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Cleve James Francoeur, Jr. Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of a Bartholomew or Jackson County high school who are entering or currently attending the Indiana University School of Medicine and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Donald Vivian / Henry County Medical Society Scholarship | $1,000 and over | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Henry County. Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree in a medical field. Applicants must have a personal physician who is a member of the Henry County Medical Society. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Earl Blemker Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | February 22 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Greenwood Community High School who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited institution, are candidates for academic honors and practice the Methodist faith. Selection is based on financial need and the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Johnson County Community Foundation P.O. Box 217 Franklin, IN 46131 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Guido Wilhlem Medical Scholarship | $1,000 and over | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior from a Henry County high school planning to pursue a medical degree at a four-year college or university. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. James Dixon Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | February 22 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Johnson County, Indiana who are enrolled or plan to enroll full-time at an accredited institution and are pursuing a bachelor's degree. Students must demonstrate the ability to turnaround their effort and performance by their junior year. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Johnson County Community Foundation P.O. Box 217 Franklin, IN 46131 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Jim Swanson Scholarship | $500 | January 4 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must submit medical documentation confirming their disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and submit an essay about confronting challenges and intend to enroll at an accredited college. In addition, students must live a drug-free life. How to apply: Applications are available online. Dearborn Community Foundation 322 Walnut Street Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Larry Horney Scholarship | $500-$999 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from New Castle High School with a 3.0 GPA and a financial need. Students must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university majoring in education, journalism or communications. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Mark & Jan Smith Scholarship | $1,000 and over | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from New Castle High School who intend to major in the medical field or education. Academic performance, involvement in community service and career plans will all be taken into consideration. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dr. Reinhard and Marlise Bubenzer Rotary Scholarship | $9,454 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior of a Hancock County, Indiana public high school and a resident of Hancock County. In addition to school transcripts, students must include an essay, two letters of recommendation and a senior portrait. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hancock County Community Foundation 312 East Main Street Greenfield, IN 46140 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Dwight Risley Scholarship | $12,000 | January 27 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be in good academic standing. How to apply: Applications are available online. Daviess County Community Foundation 320 East Main Street P.O. Box 302 Washington, IN 47501 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Earl and Hazel Etienne Scholarship | $500 | February 12 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be in good academic standing to be considered for this award. Students must intend to pursue a career in education How to apply: Applications are available online. Perry County Community Foundation 817 12th Street P.O. Box 13 Tell City, IN 47586 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Earl E. & Mildred L. Bless Hudson Scholarship for Education | $2,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Indiana who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in education at an accredited institution and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Earl Greaf Scholarship | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates residing in Blackford County, local students who have completed at least one year of college or nontraditional students. How to apply: Applications are available online. Blackford County Community Foundation 121 North High Street Hartford City, IN 47348 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Earl J. and Irene B. Brooks Scholarship | $7,617 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have graduated from high school or be a graduating senior, currently reside in Hancock County and intend to earn an undergraduate degree. Students must submit an explanation of financial need, high school and/or college transcripts and a completed College Costs Estimator Form. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hancock County Community Foundation 312 East Main Street Greenfield, IN 46140 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Edmond A. Metzger Scholarship | $500 | December 31 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a novice ham radio license, be undergraduate or graduate students in electrical engineering, be residents of and attend schools in the ARRL Central Division (Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin) and be members of ARRL. How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be mailed in. They cannot be completed electronically. American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Edward Jones Investments Scholarship | $2,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current residents of Bartholomew County who are graduating seniors and plan to enroll full-time to pursue a bachelor's degree in business, specifically finance. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or an 8.0 on a 12.0 scale. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Edwards-Rigdon Scholarship | $1,000 | September 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must provide information about their education, activities and employment. Students must submit a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, an academic transcript and financial information. Part of the application is submitted online, and part of the application is submitted via mail. Students should be pursuing a degree or certificate related to construction trade. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hendricks County Community Foundation 5055 East Main Street Suite A Avon, IN 46123 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Edwina Patton Memorial Scholarship | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate good citizenship. How to apply: Applications are available online. Wells County Foundation Inc. 360 North Main Street Suite C Bluffton, IN 46714 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ehrman Memorial Vocational Scholarship | $500 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or currently enrolled in a vocational program and demonstrate a financial need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Adams County Community Foundation 102 North 2nd Street Decatur, IN 46733 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Eli Welch Memorial Scholarship | $500 | September 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must provide information about their education, activities and employment. Students must submit a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, an academic transcript and financial information. Part of the application is submitted online, and part of the application is submitted via mail. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hendricks County Community Foundation 5055 East Main Street Suite A Avon, IN 46123 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| EMERGE Scholarship | $1,000 | April 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors attending high school in the greater metropolitan Indianapolis area and must have an increase in their GPA over the previous year. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be accepted at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. How to apply: Applications are available online. Emerging Pearls Foundation Inc. 9165 Otis Avenue Suite 238 Indianapolis, IN 46216 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Emily C. Wilder Memorial Scholarship | $500 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Adams County. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an application detailing their work history, community service, extracurricular involvement and personal narrative. How to apply: Applications are available online. Adams County Community Foundation 102 North 2nd Street Decatur, IN 46733 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Erma Bradford Scholarship Fund | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Blackford County high school graduates, local students who have completed at least one year of college or nontraditional students. How to apply: Applications are available online. Blackford County Community Foundation 121 North High Street Hartford City, IN 47348 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Errol Washburn Scholarship | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must major in elementary or secondary education or enroll in a program in the medical field. Students must be high school graduates, nontraditional students or have completed one year of college. How to apply: Applications are available online. Blackford County Community Foundation 121 North High Street Hartford City, IN 47348 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Ethan C. Hertler Memorial Scholarship | $3,000 | February 22 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must plan to attend an accredited public or private college or university. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.8, exhibit commitment to school and display potential to succeed in college. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and submit a FAFSA form. How to apply: Applications are available online. Johnson County Community Foundation P.O. Box 217 Franklin, IN 46131 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Eugene 'Bud' & Nina McCall Scholarship | $500-$999 | February 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Henry County high school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Evelyn “Mimi” Ratcliffe Scholarship | $1,000 | April 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors attending high school in the greater metropolitan Indianapolis area with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be accepted at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. and plan to major in education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Emerging Pearls Foundation Inc. 9165 Otis Avenue Suite 238 Indianapolis, IN 46216 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Family Music Studio Scholarship | $250 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be considered for this scholarship and be a current or past Family Music Studio student. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Boone County 102 North Lebanon Street Suite 200 Lebanon, IN 46052 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa | $1,500 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward degrees in one of the following areas of agriculture: agronomy, crop science, agricultural communications, education, journalism, extension, public relations, business management, economics, finance, sales, marketing, plant pathology, plant breeding, plant genetics, soil science, soil conservation, water conservation or public service and administration. Applicants must be residents of Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or Wisconsin. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: An application form is required. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Fastline Publications FFA Scholarship | $1,000 | January 14 |
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Eligibility: Applicants may be from Iowa or Texas and working toward two-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Applicants may also be from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina and working toward four-year degrees in agricultural business management, farm and ranch management, livestock management or agricultural sales and marketing. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply: An application form is required. National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Florence Gruver Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 | February |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have attended Lebanon, Western Boone or Zionsville High School for all four years or a combination of these three county public high schools. Students must major in education and pursue teaching as a career. Applicants GPA must be a 2.8 or higher. Students must be involved in leadership activities within their local community. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Boone County 102 North Lebanon Street Suite 200 Lebanon, IN 46052 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Florence M. Lacy Scholarship | $8,572 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Hancock County, Indiana. Students must be graduating or past graduates of Greenfield-Central High School or Eastern Hancock High School. Applicants must submit transcripts, a complete College Costs Estimator form and a summary outlining their reasons for applying and an explanation of need. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hancock County Community Foundation 312 East Main Street Greenfield, IN 46140 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Floyd and Leatha Warner Memorial Scholarship | Varies | March |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have attended all four years at Blackford High School. Students must be high school graduates, nontraditional students or have completed one year of college. How to apply: Applications are available online. Blackford County Community Foundation 121 North High Street Hartford City, IN 47348 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Fountaintown Gas Co., Inc. Scholarship | $1,000 | February 5 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating student of an accredited high school with a grade point average between 2.5 and 3.5. Students must live in the primary service area of the Fountaintown Gas Co. and have a parent or grandparent who has been a customer for at least three consecutive years. Applicants must plan to attain a certification or degree. Students must supply transcripts, a completed College Costs Estimator form, the address and account of the related Fountaintown Gas Co. customer and an essay defining personal goals and the motivation behind your field of study. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hancock County Community Foundation 312 East Main Street Greenfield, IN 46140 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Francis & Marian Mundell Nursing Scholarship | $1,000 and over | June 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been graduates of Shenandoah High School. Students should be at least twenty-four years of age. Applicants should be pursuing a certificate or degree as an LPN or RN. Students should be enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited college or university. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Francis W. and Lucille M. Reidy Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Blackford High School. Students must plan to attend a college or university and pursue the study of technical training or nontraditional studies. Students must submit information on their school and community activities and goals, a transcript, an explanation of their financial need and an appraisal from a guidance counselor or other school official. How to apply: Applications are available online. Blackford County Community Foundation 121 North High Street Hartford City, IN 47348 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Francis W. and Winifred Reidy Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | March 1 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Blackford High School. Students must plan to attend a vocational or technical school. How to apply: Applications are available online. Blackford County Community Foundation 121 North High Street Hartford City, IN 47348 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Frank Burbrink Memorial 4-H Scholarship | $1,000-$3,000 | January |
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Eligibility: Applicants must have been 4-H members for at least five years, including the current year. Students must be graduating seniors from a Bartholomew county high school. Applicants must be pursuing a higher education at an accredited trade school, college or university. Special consideration will be given to students who exhibit citizenship skills, leadership and a positive attitude. How to apply: Applications are available online. Community Foundation of Bartholomew County 538 Franklin Street P.O. Box 1547 Columbus, IN 47202 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Frank C. and Lauretta R. McDonald Scholarship | $1,000 and over | February 3 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited college or university. Students must be graduating seniors at a Henry County high school. Applicants must plan to to pursue a bachelor's degree in the medical field. Academic achievements and financial need will be taken into consideration. How to apply: Applications are available online. Henry County Community Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive P.O. Box 6006 New Castle, IN 47362 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Frank O'Bannon Grant Program | Varies | April 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates and attend or plan to attend eligible Indiana colleges or universities full-time. How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana W462 Indiana Government Center South 402 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Frank R. Longcamp Scholarship | $1,000 | January 4 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior of East Central High School, Lawrenceburg High School or South Dearborn High School who intend full-time enrollment at a two- or four-year accredited college in the fall semester after graduation. In addition, students must live a drug-free life and submit an essay in which they discuss their academic field of study. How to apply: Applications are available online. Dearborn Community Foundation 322 Walnut Street Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Frank W. and Edna Mae Barnes Scholarship | $2,500 | September 15 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must provide information about their education, activities and employment. Students must submit a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, an academic transcript and financial information. Part of the application is submitted online, and part of the application is submitted via mail. Students should be pursuing a degree related to Education. How to apply: Applications are available online. Hendricks County Community Foundation 5055 East Main Street Suite A Avon, IN 46123 Website: Visit scholarship website |
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| Franklin Dollars for Scholars | $3,000 | February 22 |
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Franklin Community High School. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application. How to apply: Applications are available online. Johnson County Community Foundation P.O. Box 217 Franklin, IN 46131 Website: Visit scholarship website | ||