National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution 1000 S. Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40203
Phone: 502-589-1776
Fax:
Email: contests@sar.org
http://www.sar.org
Purpose of award: To encourage students to learn more about the Revolutionary War and its impact on modern America.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must prepare a speech of five to six minutes on some aspect of the Revolutionary War. The contest is open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors at public, private and parochial high schools, as well as home-schooled students. Eligibility for the national contest is determined by contests on the state and local levelsTarget applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $200-$3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available from local chapters of Sons of the American Revolution.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Begun Scholarship 2012-2013
California Library Association 717 20th Street, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-447-8541
Fax: 916-447-8394
Email: info@cla-net.org
http://www.cla-net.org
Purpose of award: To assist California library or information sciences graduate students at California schools.
Eligibility requirements: 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.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: July 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Phone: 916-447-8541
Fax: 916-447-8394
Email: info@cla-net.org
http://www.cla-net.org
Purpose of award: To assist California library or information sciences graduate students at California schools.
Eligibility requirements: 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.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: July 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Junior Fellowships 2012-2013
American Institute of Indian Studies 1130 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773-702-8638
Fax:
Email: aiis@uchicago.edu
http://www.indiastudies.org
Purpose of award: To support doctoral candidates at U.S. universities who wish to travel to India to conduct dissertation research on Indian aspects of their academic discipline.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be doctoral candidates at a U.S. university. Junior fellows are affiliated with Indian universities and research mentors. Awards may last up to 11 months.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: July 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail or email.
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773-702-8638
Fax:
Email: aiis@uchicago.edu
http://www.indiastudies.org
Purpose of award: To support doctoral candidates at U.S. universities who wish to travel to India to conduct dissertation research on Indian aspects of their academic discipline.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be doctoral candidates at a U.S. university. Junior fellows are affiliated with Indian universities and research mentors. Awards may last up to 11 months.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: July 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail or email.
K2TEO Martin J. Green, Sr. Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license. Preference is given to student hams from ham families.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license. Preference is given to student hams from ham families.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
K2TEO Martin J. Green, Sr. Memorial Scholarship 2013-2014
American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to students who are amateur radio operators.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold a General Class or higher Amateur Radio License. Preference is given to students from ham families.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to students who are amateur radio operators.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold a General Class or higher Amateur Radio License. Preference is given to students from ham families.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
L. Phil Wicker Scholarship 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of and attending school in the ARRL Roanoke Division (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia) and be undergraduate or graduate students in electronics, communications or another related field.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of and attending school in the ARRL Roanoke Division (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia) and be undergraduate or graduate students in electronics, communications or another related field.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program 2012-2013
Blinded Veterans Association (BVA)
477 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-2694
Phone: 202-371-8880
Fax:
Email: bva@bva.org
http://www.bva.org
Purpose of award: To assist the spouses and children of blinded veterans with their higher-learning goals.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the spouses or children of a blind veteran and be accepted or enrolled at an accredited, higher learning institution.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,000.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: April.
How to apply: Contact the BVA for application materials.
477 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-2694
Phone: 202-371-8880
Fax:
Email: bva@bva.org
http://www.bva.org
Purpose of award: To assist the spouses and children of blinded veterans with their higher-learning goals.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the spouses or children of a blind veteran and be accepted or enrolled at an accredited, higher learning institution.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,000.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: April.
How to apply: Contact the BVA for application materials.
Laurel Fund 2012-2013
Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting P.O. Box 1925
Southeastern, PA 19399
Phone: 610-407-9229
Fax: 610-644-3713
Email: info@efwa.org
http://www.efwa.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarships to women pursuing advanced degrees in accounting.
Eligibility requirements: This award is available to women pursuing a Ph.D. in accounting. The awardees are selected based on scholarship, service and financial need. Applicants must have completed their comprehensive exams before the previous fall semester.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Southeastern, PA 19399
Phone: 610-407-9229
Fax: 610-644-3713
Email: info@efwa.org
http://www.efwa.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarships to women pursuing advanced degrees in accounting.
Eligibility requirements: This award is available to women pursuing a Ph.D. in accounting. The awardees are selected based on scholarship, service and financial need. Applicants must have completed their comprehensive exams before the previous fall semester.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
La Macchia Family Scholarship 2012-2013
Tourism Cares
585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www. tourismcares.org
Purpose of award: To honor the memory of William E. La Macchia, founder of Mark Travel Corporation.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year at an accredited four-year institution in Wisconsin, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed 50 percent or more of the degree requirements in a travel- and tourism-related major.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www. tourismcares.org
Purpose of award: To honor the memory of William E. La Macchia, founder of Mark Travel Corporation.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year at an accredited four-year institution in Wisconsin, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed 50 percent or more of the degree requirements in a travel- and tourism-related major.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
American Bar Association
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 312-988-5000
Fax:
Email: abalsd@abanet.org
http://www.abanet.orglisd/
Purpose of award: To encourage members of underrepresented ethnic groups to enter the legal profession.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of a racial and/or ethnic minority that has been underrepresented in the legal profession. Applicants must be entering, first-year law students, demonstrate financial need and show participation in community service activities. Applicants who have not yet been accepted by a law school may also apply.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 20. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: February 22.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 312-988-5000
Fax:
Email: abalsd@abanet.org
http://www.abanet.orglisd/
Purpose of award: To encourage members of underrepresented ethnic groups to enter the legal profession.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of a racial and/or ethnic minority that has been underrepresented in the legal profession. Applicants must be entering, first-year law students, demonstrate financial need and show participation in community service activities. Applicants who have not yet been accepted by a law school may also apply.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 20. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: February 22.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Lou Hochberg Awards 2012-2013
Orgone Biophysical Research Laboratory P.O. Box 1148
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541-522-0118
Fax: 541-522-0118
Email: info@orgonelab.org
http://www.orgonelab.org
Purpose of award: The Orgone Biophysical Research Lab offers a number of awards to students, scholars and journalists through a program set up by Louis Hochberg, a social worker who was dedicated to the sociological discoveries of Wilhelm Reich.
Eligibility requirements: The Lou Hochberg Awards are given to winning theses and dissertations, university and college essays, high school essays and published articles that focus on Reich's sociological work. There are categories for students, scholars or journalists beginning at high school age through adulthood. A suggested list of topics and a bibliography is available online.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,500.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Each award has a specific set of instructions for submitting a package for consideration. Guidelines are listed online.
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541-522-0118
Fax: 541-522-0118
Email: info@orgonelab.org
http://www.orgonelab.org
Purpose of award: The Orgone Biophysical Research Lab offers a number of awards to students, scholars and journalists through a program set up by Louis Hochberg, a social worker who was dedicated to the sociological discoveries of Wilhelm Reich.
Eligibility requirements: The Lou Hochberg Awards are given to winning theses and dissertations, university and college essays, high school essays and published articles that focus on Reich's sociological work. There are categories for students, scholars or journalists beginning at high school age through adulthood. A suggested list of topics and a bibliography is available online.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,500.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Each award has a specific set of instructions for submitting a package for consideration. Guidelines are listed online.
Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation Grants-in-Aid Research 2012-2013
Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation 2313 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-478-7829
Fax: 512-478-9104
Email: webmaster@lbjlib.utexas.edu
http://www.lbjlib. utexas.edu
Purpose of award: To assist with the travel and room-and-board expenses of those wishing to conduct research at the Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation Library.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must first contact the library to determine if their topic is appropriate for study at the facility. Applicants must also calculate the estimated amount of the grant before making a request.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-478-7829
Fax: 512-478-9104
Email: webmaster@lbjlib.utexas.edu
http://www.lbjlib. utexas.edu
Purpose of award: To assist with the travel and room-and-board expenses of those wishing to conduct research at the Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation Library.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must first contact the library to determine if their topic is appropriate for study at the facility. Applicants must also calculate the estimated amount of the grant before making a request.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Luray Caverns Graduate Research Grant 2012-2013
Tourism Cares
585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www.tourismcares.org
Purpose of award: To promote and provide financial assistance for the completion of tourism-related research.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada and be conducting tourism-related research. Students must include an abstract of the research project which includes the purpose, hypothesis, objectives, scope, literature review, applicability of results and methodology.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www.tourismcares.org
Purpose of award: To promote and provide financial assistance for the completion of tourism-related research.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada and be conducting tourism-related research. Students must include an abstract of the research project which includes the purpose, hypothesis, objectives, scope, literature review, applicability of results and methodology.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 3008
Princeton, NJ 08543-3008
Phone: 800-292-7777
Fax: 609-452-2259
Email: mcsfnj@mcsf.org
http://www.marine-scholars.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to sons and daughters of U.S. Marines and children of former Marines in their pursuit of higher education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be children of one of the following: an active duty or reserve U. S. Marine, a U.S. Marine who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, an active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving, or has served, with the U.S. Marine Corps, a U.S. Navy Corpsman who has served with the U.S. Marine Corps and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy. Applicants can also be grandchildren of one of the following: A U.S. Marine who served with the 4th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association, a U.S. Marine who served with the 6th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association, or a U.S. Marine who served in the 531 Gray Ghost Squadron and is/was a member of their association. Applicants must be either high school graduates or undergraduate students. There is a family income limit.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 3.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Princeton, NJ 08543-3008
Phone: 800-292-7777
Fax: 609-452-2259
Email: mcsfnj@mcsf.org
http://www.marine-scholars.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to sons and daughters of U.S. Marines and children of former Marines in their pursuit of higher education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be children of one of the following: an active duty or reserve U. S. Marine, a U.S. Marine who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, an active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving, or has served, with the U.S. Marine Corps, a U.S. Navy Corpsman who has served with the U.S. Marine Corps and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy. Applicants can also be grandchildren of one of the following: A U.S. Marine who served with the 4th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association, a U.S. Marine who served with the 6th Marine Division during World War II and is/was a member of their association, or a U.S. Marine who served in the 531 Gray Ghost Squadron and is/was a member of their association. Applicants must be either high school graduates or undergraduate students. There is a family income limit.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 3.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarship 2012-2013
Public Relations Student Society of America
, 33 Maiden Lane 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-460-1474
Fax: 212-995-0757
Email: prssa@prsa.org
http://www.prssa.org
Purpose of award: To assist public relations students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be PRSSA members enrolled in an undergraduate public relations program and be college juniors or seniors. One eligible student may be nominated from each PRSSA chapter. Selection is based on academic achievement; leadership, experience and commitment to public relations. Applicants need to include a 300-word statement of commitment to public relations.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: June 4.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
, 33 Maiden Lane 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-460-1474
Fax: 212-995-0757
Email: prssa@prsa.org
http://www.prssa.org
Purpose of award: To assist public relations students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be PRSSA members enrolled in an undergraduate public relations program and be college juniors or seniors. One eligible student may be nominated from each PRSSA chapter. Selection is based on academic achievement; leadership, experience and commitment to public relations. Applicants need to include a 300-word statement of commitment to public relations.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: June 4.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Memorial Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
Third Marine Division Association
MFySgt. James G. Kyser, USMC (Ret) 15727 Vista Drive
Dumfries, VA 22025
Phone:
Fax:
Email: scholarship@caltrap.org
http://www.caltrap.com
Purpose of award: To assist veterans and their families.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the children of Marines (Corpsman or other) who served with the Third Marine Division or in support of the Division at any time and who have been members of the Third Marine Division Association for at least two years. Applicants must be 16-23 and unmarried dependents. Applicants must attend school in the U.S. or Canada.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request after September 1.
MFySgt. James G. Kyser, USMC (Ret) 15727 Vista Drive
Dumfries, VA 22025
Phone:
Fax:
Email: scholarship@caltrap.org
http://www.caltrap.com
Purpose of award: To assist veterans and their families.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the children of Marines (Corpsman or other) who served with the Third Marine Division or in support of the Division at any time and who have been members of the Third Marine Division Association for at least two years. Applicants must be 16-23 and unmarried dependents. Applicants must attend school in the U.S. or Canada.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request after September 1.
Mary Lou Brown Scholarship 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators with furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: 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.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators with furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: 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.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
200 Stovall Street Rm. 5N13
Alexandria, VA 22332
Phone: 703-428-0035
Fax: 703-325-7183
Email: education@aerhq.org
http://www.aerhq.org
Purpose of award: To assist the children of Army families with their undergraduate education, vocational training and service academy education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependent children of Army soldiers who are unmarried and under the age of 22. Students must also be registered with the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be enrolled and accepted or pending acceptance as full-time students in post-secondary educational institutions. Awards are based primarily on financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by mail.
200 Stovall Street Rm. 5N13
Alexandria, VA 22332
Phone: 703-428-0035
Fax: 703-325-7183
Email: education@aerhq.org
http://www.aerhq.org
Purpose of award: To assist the children of Army families with their undergraduate education, vocational training and service academy education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependent children of Army soldiers who are unmarried and under the age of 22. Students must also be registered with the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be enrolled and accepted or pending acceptance as full-time students in post-secondary educational institutions. Awards are based primarily on financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by mail.
Minority Fellowship Program 2012-2013
American Sociological Association
1307 New York Avenue NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-383-9005
Fax: 202-638-0882
Email: minority.affairs@asanet.org
http://www.asanet.org
Purpose of award: To provide pre-doctoral graduate education for sociology students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in sociology departments that have National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) relevant research programs and/or faculty who are currently engaged in research focusing on topics important to the NIMH and NIDA. Students may be earlier in their graduate career but must be accepted into a Ph.D. program in sociology. Recipients are selected on the basis of their commitment to research, the focus of their research experience, academic achievement, scholarship, writing ability, research potential, financial need and racial/ ethnic minority background. Applicants must be members of one of the following racial/ethnic groups: African American, Latino, American Indian or Alaskan Native or Asian or Pacific Islander. An application, essay, three recommendation letters and transcripts are required.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $20,772.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1307 New York Avenue NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-383-9005
Fax: 202-638-0882
Email: minority.affairs@asanet.org
http://www.asanet.org
Purpose of award: To provide pre-doctoral graduate education for sociology students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in sociology departments that have National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) relevant research programs and/or faculty who are currently engaged in research focusing on topics important to the NIMH and NIDA. Students may be earlier in their graduate career but must be accepted into a Ph.D. program in sociology. Recipients are selected on the basis of their commitment to research, the focus of their research experience, academic achievement, scholarship, writing ability, research potential, financial need and racial/ ethnic minority background. Applicants must be members of one of the following racial/ethnic groups: African American, Latino, American Indian or Alaskan Native or Asian or Pacific Islander. An application, essay, three recommendation letters and transcripts are required.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $20,772.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship 2012-2013
Military Order of the Purple Heart
MOPH National Headquarters
5413-B Backlick Road
Attn.: Scholarship Committee Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 703-642-5360
Fax: 703-642-1841
Email: scholarship@purpleheart.org
http://www.purpleheart.org
Purpose of award: To recognize outstanding achievement.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be children, step-children, grandchildren or great grandchildren of a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart or a veteran killed in action or a veteran who died of injuries but did not have the chance to join the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, be high school graduates or high school seniors, have a 2.75 minimum GPA and be enrolled in a full-time program in a college. Applicants must write an essay and send a non-refundable $10 fee.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 50.
Deadline: February 19.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
MOPH National Headquarters
5413-B Backlick Road
Attn.: Scholarship Committee Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 703-642-5360
Fax: 703-642-1841
Email: scholarship@purpleheart.org
http://www.purpleheart.org
Purpose of award: To recognize outstanding achievement.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be children, step-children, grandchildren or great grandchildren of a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart or a veteran killed in action or a veteran who died of injuries but did not have the chance to join the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, be high school graduates or high school seniors, have a 2.75 minimum GPA and be enrolled in a full-time program in a college. Applicants must write an essay and send a non-refundable $10 fee.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 50.
Deadline: February 19.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Military Award Program (MAP) 2012-2013
Imagine America Foundation
1101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 901
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-336-6724
Fax: 202-408-8102
Email: kerryt@career.org
http://www.imagine-america.org
Purpose of award: To help those who have served in the military with their education and make the transition from military to civilian life.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be active duty members or honorably discharged veterans of a United States military service branch, have financial need and plan to attend one of the 500 participating career colleges. There is a list of career colleges on the website. Before applying, the applicant selects a career college and program of study. The application is sent electronically to the career college, and the career college notifies the applicant if an award is available.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 901
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-336-6724
Fax: 202-408-8102
Email: kerryt@career.org
http://www.imagine-america.org
Purpose of award: To help those who have served in the military with their education and make the transition from military to civilian life.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be active duty members or honorably discharged veterans of a United States military service branch, have financial need and plan to attend one of the 500 participating career colleges. There is a list of career colleges on the website. Before applying, the applicant selects a career college and program of study. The application is sent electronically to the career college, and the career college notifies the applicant if an award is available.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
MLA Scholarship for Minority Students 2012-2013
Medical Library Association
65 East Wacker Place
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7246
Phone: 800-545-2433 x4276
Fax: 312-419-8950
Email: spectrum@ala.org
http://www.mlanet.org
Purpose of award: To aid minority students entering or currently attending graduate library school.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American or Pacific Islander and entering or currently attending an ALA-accredited library school and be no more than halfway through the program. Applicants must also be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Eligibility URL does not work.
65 East Wacker Place
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7246
Phone: 800-545-2433 x4276
Fax: 312-419-8950
Email: spectrum@ala.org
http://www.mlanet.org
Purpose of award: To aid minority students entering or currently attending graduate library school.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American or Pacific Islander and entering or currently attending an ALA-accredited library school and be no more than halfway through the program. Applicants must also be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Eligibility URL does not work.
MLA Scholarship 2012-2013
Medical Library Association 65 East Wacker Place
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7246
Phone: 800-545-2433 x4276
Fax: 312-419-8950
Email: spectrum@ala.org
http://www.mlanet.org
Purpose of award: To aid a student with finishing their education at an ALA-accredited library school.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either entering or less than half-way through an accredited graduate school program in a field relevant to library science and be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7246
Phone: 800-545-2433 x4276
Fax: 312-419-8950
Email: spectrum@ala.org
http://www.mlanet.org
Purpose of award: To aid a student with finishing their education at an ALA-accredited library school.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either entering or less than half-way through an accredited graduate school program in a field relevant to library science and be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Bob East Scholarship 2012-2013
National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPA) 3200 Croasdaile Drive
Suite 306
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-383-7246
Fax: 919-383-7261
Email: jourdlr@showme.missouri.edu
http://www.nppa.org
Purpose of award: To encourage newcomers in photojournalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either in their first 3.5 years of undergraduate studies or planning to attend graduate school
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Suite 306
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-383-7246
Fax: 919-383-7261
Email: jourdlr@showme.missouri.edu
http://www.nppa.org
Purpose of award: To encourage newcomers in photojournalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either in their first 3.5 years of undergraduate studies or planning to attend graduate school
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty 2012-2013
Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty
Veterans Benefits Administration
Washington, DC
Phone: 888-442-4551
Fax:
Email:
http://www.gibill.va.gov
Purpose of award: To provide educational benefits to veterans.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have an Honorable Discharge and high school diploma and meet other service requirements. The bill provides up to 36 months of educational benefits to veterans for college, technical or vocational courses, correspondence courses, apprenticeship/job training or flight training, high-tech training, licensing & certification tests, entrepreneurship training, and certain entrance examinations.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: None.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Veterans Benefits Administration
Washington, DC
Phone: 888-442-4551
Fax:
Email:
http://www.gibill.va.gov
Purpose of award: To provide educational benefits to veterans.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have an Honorable Discharge and high school diploma and meet other service requirements. The bill provides up to 36 months of educational benefits to veterans for college, technical or vocational courses, correspondence courses, apprenticeship/job training or flight training, high-tech training, licensing & certification tests, entrepreneurship training, and certain entrance examinations.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: None.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Business School Scholarship 2012-2013
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 290361
Davie, FL 33329-0361
Phone: 954-262-8553
Fax:
Email: info@cksf.org
http://www.cksf.org
Purpose of award: To support college students who are interested in business.
Eligibility requirements: Students must register with CKSF and take online quizzes in business and economics. The student with the most points from correct answers and the shortest time that it takes to answer the questions wins the scholarship.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $250.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: November 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
P.O. Box 290361
Davie, FL 33329-0361
Phone: 954-262-8553
Fax:
Email: info@cksf.org
http://www.cksf.org
Purpose of award: To support college students who are interested in business.
Eligibility requirements: Students must register with CKSF and take online quizzes in business and economics. The student with the most points from correct answers and the shortest time that it takes to answer the questions wins the scholarship.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $250.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: November 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Nancy Curry Scholarship 2012-2013
Child Nutrition Foundation
Scholarship Committee
700 S. Washington Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-739-3900
Fax:
Email: jcurtis@schoolnutrition.org
http://www.schoolnutrition.org
Purpose of award: To support students wishing to enter the school foodservice industry.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants or the parents of applicants must be School Nutrition Association members for at least one year and be enrolled in a school foodservice-related program at an educational institution
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Tuition, fees and books.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Scholarship Committee
700 S. Washington Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-739-3900
Fax:
Email: jcurtis@schoolnutrition.org
http://www.schoolnutrition.org
Purpose of award: To support students wishing to enter the school foodservice industry.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants or the parents of applicants must be School Nutrition Association members for at least one year and be enrolled in a school foodservice-related program at an educational institution
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Tuition, fees and books.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National D-Day Museum Online Essay Contest 2012-2013
National D-Day Museum Foundation
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-527-6012
Fax: 504-527-6088
Email: info@nationalww2museum.org
http://www.ddaymuseum.org
Purpose of award: To increase awareness of World War II by giving students the opportunity to compete in an essay contest.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students in the United States. They must prepare an essay of up to 1,000 words based on a topic specified by the sponsor. Only the first 500 valid essays will be accepted.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: March.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-527-6012
Fax: 504-527-6088
Email: info@nationalww2museum.org
http://www.ddaymuseum.org
Purpose of award: To increase awareness of World War II by giving students the opportunity to compete in an essay contest.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students in the United States. They must prepare an essay of up to 1,000 words based on a topic specified by the sponsor. Only the first 500 valid essays will be accepted.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$1,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: March.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National President Scholarship 2012-2013
American Legion Auxiliary
777 North Meridian Street
Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1420
Phone: 317-955-3845
Fax: 317-955-3884
Email: alahq@legion-aux.org
http://www.legion-aux.org
Purpose of award: To support students who are the children and stepchildren of veterans who served in the Armed Forces.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors, complete 50 hours of volunteer service and be the sons or daughters of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. Applicants should submit applications, four recommendation letters, essays, proof of volunteering, transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, and parents' military service description. Awards are based on character, essay, application, leadership, financial need and scholarship.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,500.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
777 North Meridian Street
Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1420
Phone: 317-955-3845
Fax: 317-955-3884
Email: alahq@legion-aux.org
http://www.legion-aux.org
Purpose of award: To support students who are the children and stepchildren of veterans who served in the Armed Forces.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors, complete 50 hours of volunteer service and be the sons or daughters of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. Applicants should submit applications, four recommendation letters, essays, proof of volunteering, transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, and parents' military service description. Awards are based on character, essay, application, leadership, financial need and scholarship.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,500.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National History Day Contest 2012-2013
National History Day
0119 Cecil Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-314-9739
Fax: 301-314-9767
Email:
http://www.nationalhistoryday.org
Purpose of award: To reward students for their scholarship, initiative and cooperation.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students who prepare throughout the school year history presentations based on an annual theme. Around February or March students compete in district History Day contests. District winners then prepare for the state contests, held usually in April or May. Those winners advance to the national contest held in June at the University of Maryland.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February-March.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
0119 Cecil Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-314-9739
Fax: 301-314-9767
Email:
http://www.nationalhistoryday.org
Purpose of award: To reward students for their scholarship, initiative and cooperation.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students who prepare throughout the school year history presentations based on an annual theme. Around February or March students compete in district History Day contests. District winners then prepare for the state contests, held usually in April or May. Those winners advance to the national contest held in June at the University of Maryland.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February-March.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National President's Scholarship 2012-2013
American Legion Auxiliary
777 North Meridian Street
Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1420
Phone: 317-955-3845
Fax: 317-955-3884
Email: alahq@legion-aux.org
http://www.legion-aux.org
Purpose of award: To award scholarships to children of veterans who served in the Armed Forces.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the daughters or sons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces for membership in The American Legion, be high school seniors and complete 50 hours of community service. Selection is based on character, application/essay, scholastic achievement, leadership and financial need.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000-$2,500.
Number of awards: 2 per Division.
Deadline: March 10.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
777 North Meridian Street
Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1420
Phone: 317-955-3845
Fax: 317-955-3884
Email: alahq@legion-aux.org
http://www.legion-aux.org
Purpose of award: To award scholarships to children of veterans who served in the Armed Forces.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the daughters or sons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces for membership in The American Legion, be high school seniors and complete 50 hours of community service. Selection is based on character, application/essay, scholastic achievement, leadership and financial need.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000-$2,500.
Number of awards: 2 per Division.
Deadline: March 10.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Scholarship Program 2012-2013
American Board of Funeral Service Education Scholarship Committee
3432 Ashland Avenue, Suite U St. Joseph, MO 64506
Phone: 816-233-3747
Fax: 816-233-3793
Email: scholarships@abfse.org
http://www.abfse.org
Purpose of award: To assist students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary science programs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate students who have completed at least one semester or quarter of study in funeral service or mortuary science education at an accredited school and have at least one term remaining in their study. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1 or September 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
3432 Ashland Avenue, Suite U St. Joseph, MO 64506
Phone: 816-233-3747
Fax: 816-233-3793
Email: scholarships@abfse.org
http://www.abfse.org
Purpose of award: To assist students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary science programs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate students who have completed at least one semester or quarter of study in funeral service or mortuary science education at an accredited school and have at least one term remaining in their study. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1 or September 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Naval Academy Women's Club Scholarship 2012-2013
Naval Academy Women's Club
P.O. Box 826
Annapolis, MD 21404-0826
Phone:
Fax:
Email: navyscholars@aol.com
http://www. usna.edu/WomensClub/
Purpose of award: To help military dependants, dependents of employees of the Naval Academy Complex, dependents of current NAWC Board Members and current members of NAWC.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates and plan to or currently attend full-time a two- or four-year undergraduate college or university, visual or performing arts school or vocational-technical school. Students must also be dependents less than 23 years old of current or past members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed at the Naval Academy Complex, dependents less than 23 years old of civilian staff or faculty members who are currently employed, retired or deceased after full-time employment at the Naval Academy Complex, dependents less than 23 years old of a current NAWC Board Member or current regular members of NAWC for at least one year. The award is merit-based.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
P.O. Box 826
Annapolis, MD 21404-0826
Phone:
Fax:
Email: navyscholars@aol.com
http://www. usna.edu/WomensClub/
Purpose of award: To help military dependants, dependents of employees of the Naval Academy Complex, dependents of current NAWC Board Members and current members of NAWC.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates and plan to or currently attend full-time a two- or four-year undergraduate college or university, visual or performing arts school or vocational-technical school. Students must also be dependents less than 23 years old of current or past members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed at the Naval Academy Complex, dependents less than 23 years old of civilian staff or faculty members who are currently employed, retired or deceased after full-time employment at the Naval Academy Complex, dependents less than 23 years old of a current NAWC Board Member or current regular members of NAWC for at least one year. The award is merit-based.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Tour Association State Scholarship 2012-2013
Tourism Cares 585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www.tourismcares.org
Purpose of award: To assist undergraduate and graduate students who are studying travel and tourism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or entering or returning year of graduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada and enrolled in a travel and tourism-related program. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 11.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online. In addition to the application form, a resume, recommendation letter, essay and transcript are required.
Phone: 781-821-5990
Fax: 781-821-8949
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org
http://www.tourismcares.org
Purpose of award: To assist undergraduate and graduate students who are studying travel and tourism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or entering or returning year of graduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada and enrolled in a travel and tourism-related program. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 11.
Deadline: April 2.
How to apply: Applications are available online. In addition to the application form, a resume, recommendation letter, essay and transcript are required.
Bodie McDowell Scholarship 2012-2013
Outdoor Writers Association of America
121 Hickory Street
Suite 1
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-728-7434
Fax: 406-728-7445
Email:
http://www.owaa.org
Purpose of award: To support students in outdoor communications fields.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be students of outdoor communications fields including print, film, art or broadcasting and must be either undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year or graduate students. The school must be registered with OWM as a scholarship program participant.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500-$3,500.
Number of awards: 3 or more.
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Applicants are available through your college.
121 Hickory Street
Suite 1
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-728-7434
Fax: 406-728-7445
Email:
http://www.owaa.org
Purpose of award: To support students in outdoor communications fields.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be students of outdoor communications fields including print, film, art or broadcasting and must be either undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year or graduate students. The school must be registered with OWM as a scholarship program participant.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500-$3,500.
Number of awards: 3 or more.
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Applicants are available through your college.
Navy League Endowed Scholarships 2012-2013
Navy League Foundation
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 800-356-5760
Fax: 703-528-2333
Email: lhuycke@navyleague.org
http://www.navyleague.org
Purpose of award: To help military dependents attend college.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependents or direct descendants of an active, reserve, retired or honorably discharged member of the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine, Marine Corps or U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps; be high school seniors or the equivalent and enter an accredited college or university. Students should submit a list of scholastic and extracurricular activities, transcripts, no more than two recommendations, SAT or ACT scores, FAFSA information, proof of qualifying sea service duty and personal statement. There are various scholarships available.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $10,000.
Number of awards: 22. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 800-356-5760
Fax: 703-528-2333
Email: lhuycke@navyleague.org
http://www.navyleague.org
Purpose of award: To help military dependents attend college.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependents or direct descendants of an active, reserve, retired or honorably discharged member of the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine, Marine Corps or U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps; be high school seniors or the equivalent and enter an accredited college or university. Students should submit a list of scholastic and extracurricular activities, transcripts, no more than two recommendations, SAT or ACT scores, FAFSA information, proof of qualifying sea service duty and personal statement. There are various scholarships available.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $10,000.
Number of awards: 22. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Navy Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013
Navy Supply Corps Foundation Inc.
1425 Prince Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
Phone: 706-354-4111
Fax:
Email:
http://www.usnscf.com
Purpose of award: To provide financial aid for undergraduate studies to family members of Foundation members and enlisted Navy personnel, including reservists and retirees.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be family members of a member of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation or an enlisted member, meaning active duty, reservist or retired. Awards are based on character, leadership, academic performance and financial need.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 56.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1425 Prince Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
Phone: 706-354-4111
Fax:
Email:
http://www.usnscf.com
Purpose of award: To provide financial aid for undergraduate studies to family members of Foundation members and enlisted Navy personnel, including reservists and retirees.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be family members of a member of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation or an enlisted member, meaning active duty, reservist or retired. Awards are based on character, leadership, academic performance and financial need.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 56.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
NEMAL Electronics Scholarship 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarship assistance to amateur radio operators from the Southeast United States who are studying electronics and communications.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must possess a General Class or higher Amateur Radio License and attend an accredited college or university. They must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to residents of the Southeastern United States and those who participate in community service or civic volunteer organizations.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarship assistance to amateur radio operators from the Southeast United States who are studying electronics and communications.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must possess a General Class or higher Amateur Radio License and attend an accredited college or university. They must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to residents of the Southeastern United States and those who participate in community service or civic volunteer organizations.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
NCDXF Scholarship 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to amateur radio operators with interest in DXing.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold a Technician Class or higher Amateur Radio License and demonstrate activity and interest in DXing. They must attend a junior college, trade school or four-year college or university in the United States.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to amateur radio operators with interest in DXing.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold a Technician Class or higher Amateur Radio License and demonstrate activity and interest in DXing. They must attend a junior college, trade school or four-year college or university in the United States.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
New England FEMARA Scholarships 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: 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, Vermont).
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be mailed in. They cannot be completed electronically.
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To assist ham radio operators in furthering their educations.
Eligibility requirements: 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, Vermont).
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be mailed in. They cannot be completed electronically.
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Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough FFA Scholarship Program 2012-2013
National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org
Purpose of award: To support students who are members of the FFA.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. 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. Applicants must obtain a signature from a local Ford dealer.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 705.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org
Purpose of award: To support students who are members of the FFA.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. 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. Applicants must obtain a signature from a local Ford dealer.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 705.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Foundation Scholars Program 2012-2013
United Methodist Church
Office of Loans and Scholarships
P.O. Box 340007 .
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-340-7344
Fax: 615-340-7367
Email: umscholar@gbhem.org
http://www.gbhem.org
Purpose of award: To support students attending a United Methodist¬related school.
Eligibility requirements: Applications and nominations will be accepted for candidates who have been active members of the UMC for at least one year and who will be enrolled in full-time study at a two- or four-year United Methodist-related school, college or university. A scholarship will be given to an applicant of each grade level at each school.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 420.
Deadline: September 1.
How to apply: Applications may be obtained from your UM-related institution.
Office of Loans and Scholarships
P.O. Box 340007 .
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-340-7344
Fax: 615-340-7367
Email: umscholar@gbhem.org
http://www.gbhem.org
Purpose of award: To support students attending a United Methodist¬related school.
Eligibility requirements: Applications and nominations will be accepted for candidates who have been active members of the UMC for at least one year and who will be enrolled in full-time study at a two- or four-year United Methodist-related school, college or university. A scholarship will be given to an applicant of each grade level at each school.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 420.
Deadline: September 1.
How to apply: Applications may be obtained from your UM-related institution.
Foundation Scholarship Program 2012-2013
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation
Attn.: Undergraduate Scholarship Application 8740 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 888-526-1870 x119
Fax: 317-876-1925
Email: cthoennes@kappaalphatheta.org
http://www.kappaalphatheta.org
Purpose of award: To provide merit-based scholarships for undergraduate, graduate and alumna Kappa Alpha Theta members.
Eligibility requirements: The award is based on academics, fraternity activities, campus and community activities and references.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Attn.: Undergraduate Scholarship Application 8740 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 888-526-1870 x119
Fax: 317-876-1925
Email: cthoennes@kappaalphatheta.org
http://www.kappaalphatheta.org
Purpose of award: To provide merit-based scholarships for undergraduate, graduate and alumna Kappa Alpha Theta members.
Eligibility requirements: The award is based on academics, fraternity activities, campus and community activities and references.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships 2012-2013
Knights of Columbus
Department of Scholarships
P.O. Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507
Phone: 203-752-4000
Fax:
Email: info@kofc.org
http://www.kofc.org
Purpose of award: To provide aid to members or the children of members of the Knights of Columbus.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members or the children of current or deceased members of the Knights of Columbus or, in some cases, be members of the Columbian Squires. Applicants must be entering their freshmen year at a U.S. Catholic college.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 62. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail.
Department of Scholarships
P.O. Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507
Phone: 203-752-4000
Fax:
Email: info@kofc.org
http://www.kofc.org
Purpose of award: To provide aid to members or the children of members of the Knights of Columbus.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members or the children of current or deceased members of the Knights of Columbus or, in some cases, be members of the Columbian Squires. Applicants must be entering their freshmen year at a U.S. Catholic college.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 62. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail.
Gaston/Nolle Scholarships 2012-2013
Alpha Chi
Harding University Box 12249 915 E. Market Avenue
Searcy, AR 72149-2249
Phone: 800-477-4225
Fax: 501-279-4589
Email: dorgan@harding.edu
http://www.harding.edu/alphachi/scholarships.htm
Purpose of award: To assist Alpha Chi members who are entering their senior year of undergraduate study.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of Alpha Chi who are enrolled full-time in a bachelor's degree program.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500-$2,500.
Number of awards: 12.
Deadline: February 22.
How to apply: Application requirements are available online, and applicants must be nominated by the faculty sponsor.
Harding University Box 12249 915 E. Market Avenue
Searcy, AR 72149-2249
Phone: 800-477-4225
Fax: 501-279-4589
Email: dorgan@harding.edu
http://www.harding.edu/alphachi/scholarships.htm
Purpose of award: To assist Alpha Chi members who are entering their senior year of undergraduate study.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of Alpha Chi who are enrolled full-time in a bachelor's degree program.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500-$2,500.
Number of awards: 12.
Deadline: February 22.
How to apply: Application requirements are available online, and applicants must be nominated by the faculty sponsor.
GCSAA Legacy Awards 2012-2013
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Foundation GCSM Career Development Department
GCSM Scholars Competition
1421 Research Park Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
Phone: 800-472-7878
Fax:
Email: infobox@gcsaa.org
http://www.gcsaa.org
Purpose of award: To support the children and grandchildren of GCSM members.
Eligibility requirements: The applicants' parents or grandparents must have been GCSM members for five or more consecutive years. Applicants must also be full-time college students or high school seniors already accepted into a postsecondary school.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting Pam Smith, 800-472-7878, x3678.
GCSM Scholars Competition
1421 Research Park Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
Phone: 800-472-7878
Fax:
Email: infobox@gcsaa.org
http://www.gcsaa.org
Purpose of award: To support the children and grandchildren of GCSM members.
Eligibility requirements: The applicants' parents or grandparents must have been GCSM members for five or more consecutive years. Applicants must also be full-time college students or high school seniors already accepted into a postsecondary school.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting Pam Smith, 800-472-7878, x3678.
GEICO Life Scholarship 2012-2013
Golden Key National Honour Society Scholarship Program Administrators Golden Key Scholarships/Awards
P.O. Box 23737
Nashville, TN 37202-3737
Phone: 800-377-2401
Fax:
Email: scholarships@goldenkey.org
http://www.goldenkey.org
Purpose of award: To support undergraduate students who balance family, career or other life commitments with pursuing a degree.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of Golden Key, be enrolled in a baccalaureate program and have completed at least 12 hours at the time of application. The award is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities and family and/or career commitments.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
P.O. Box 23737
Nashville, TN 37202-3737
Phone: 800-377-2401
Fax:
Email: scholarships@goldenkey.org
http://www.goldenkey.org
Purpose of award: To support undergraduate students who balance family, career or other life commitments with pursuing a degree.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of Golden Key, be enrolled in a baccalaureate program and have completed at least 12 hours at the time of application. The award is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities and family and/or career commitments.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
General Conference Women's Ministries Scholarship Program 2012-2013
General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists Women's Ministries 12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Phone: 301-680-6672
Fax: 301-680-6600
Email: womensministries@gc.adventist.org
http://wm.gc.adventist.org
Purpose of award: To support female Seventh-day Adventists who are pursuing Christian education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be women who are planning to study at a Seventh-day Adventist college in their division. Students in their final two years of study will be given preference. Applicants must show financial need, academic achievement and willingness to serve the Lord.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online and from Women's Ministries Directors in each division.
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Phone: 301-680-6672
Fax: 301-680-6600
Email: womensministries@gc.adventist.org
http://wm.gc.adventist.org
Purpose of award: To support female Seventh-day Adventists who are pursuing Christian education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be women who are planning to study at a Seventh-day Adventist college in their division. Students in their final two years of study will be given preference. Applicants must show financial need, academic achievement and willingness to serve the Lord.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online and from Women's Ministries Directors in each division.
Girl Scout Achievement Award 2012-2013
American Legion Auxiliary
777 North Meridian Street
Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1420
Phone: 317-955-3845
Fax: 317-955-3884
Email: alahq@legion-aux.org
http://www.legion-aux.org
Purpose of award: To reward Girl Scout Gold Award winners.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Cadet or Senior Girl Scouts who have received the Girls Scout Gold Award, be active members of their religious institution and have received the appropriate religious emblem, and demonstrate citizenship. Applicants must submit four letters of recommendation from Religious Institution, school, community and scouting.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 11.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
777 North Meridian Street
Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1420
Phone: 317-955-3845
Fax: 317-955-3884
Email: alahq@legion-aux.org
http://www.legion-aux.org
Purpose of award: To reward Girl Scout Gold Award winners.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Cadet or Senior Girl Scouts who have received the Girls Scout Gold Award, be active members of their religious institution and have received the appropriate religious emblem, and demonstrate citizenship. Applicants must submit four letters of recommendation from Religious Institution, school, community and scouting.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 11.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Future Teacher Scholarship 2012-2013
Journalism Education Association Future Teacher Scholarship Kansas State University
103 Kedzie Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: 330-672-8297
Fax:
Email: cbowen@kent.edu
http://www.jea.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarships for upper-level or master's students who intend to teach scholastic journalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be education majors focusing on learning to teach scholastic journalism at the secondary school level.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October 1.
How to apply: Application information is available online.
103 Kedzie Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: 330-672-8297
Fax:
Email: cbowen@kent.edu
http://www.jea.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarships for upper-level or master's students who intend to teach scholastic journalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be education majors focusing on learning to teach scholastic journalism at the secondary school level.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October 1.
How to apply: Application information is available online.
Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers Memorial Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union
608 E. Baltimore Pike P.O. Box 607
Media, PA 19063
Phone: 610-565-5051
Fax: 610-565-0983
Email: gmpiu@ix.netcom.com
http://www.gmpiu.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to the children of members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be children, step-children or legally-adopted children of Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers members.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $4,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request or by contacting your local union office.
608 E. Baltimore Pike P.O. Box 607
Media, PA 19063
Phone: 610-565-5051
Fax: 610-565-0983
Email: gmpiu@ix.netcom.com
http://www.gmpiu.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to the children of members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be children, step-children or legally-adopted children of Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers members.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $4,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request or by contacting your local union office.
Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award 2012-2013
Golden Key National Honour Society
Scholarship Program Administrators
Golden Key Scholarships/Awards
P.O. Box 23737
Nashville, TN 37202-3737
Phone: 800-377-2401
Fax:
Email: scholarships@goldenkey.org
http://www.goldenkey.org
Purpose of award: To support Golden Key members' graduate studies at accredited universities in the U.S. or abroad.
Eligibility requirements: Applicant must be a Golden Key member. Selection is based on academic achievement, involvement in Golden Key and extracurricular activities.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $10,000.
Number of awards: 12.
Deadline: January 20.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Scholarship Program Administrators
Golden Key Scholarships/Awards
P.O. Box 23737
Nashville, TN 37202-3737
Phone: 800-377-2401
Fax:
Email: scholarships@goldenkey.org
http://www.goldenkey.org
Purpose of award: To support Golden Key members' graduate studies at accredited universities in the U.S. or abroad.
Eligibility requirements: Applicant must be a Golden Key member. Selection is based on academic achievement, involvement in Golden Key and extracurricular activities.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $10,000.
Number of awards: 12.
Deadline: January 20.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Grange Insurance Group Scholarship 2012-2013
Grange Insurance Association
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 21089
Seattle, WA 98111-3089
Phone: 800-247-2643
Fax:
Email:
http://www.grange.com
Purpose of award: To help those associated with Grange Insurance Group.
Eligibility requirements: 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 $1000. 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.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 25.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 21089
Seattle, WA 98111-3089
Phone: 800-247-2643
Fax:
Email:
http://www.grange.com
Purpose of award: To help those associated with Grange Insurance Group.
Eligibility requirements: 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 $1000. 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.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 25.
Deadline: April 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Guy and Gloria Muto Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013
Guy and Gloria Muto Memorial Scholarship Foundation Inc.
P.O. Box 60159
Sacramento, CA 95860
Phone:
Fax:
Email: ggmuto@aol.com
http://www.ggmuto.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarships for pool and spa industry employees and their immediate families.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants or their immediate family must have been employed full-time in the pool and spa industry for at least one year. Students must have the endorsement of an officer of a chapter of a recognized pool and spa association. Scholarships may be used for college, graduate school, trade school or vocational education.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
P.O. Box 60159
Sacramento, CA 95860
Phone:
Fax:
Email: ggmuto@aol.com
http://www.ggmuto.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarships for pool and spa industry employees and their immediate families.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants or their immediate family must have been employed full-time in the pool and spa industry for at least one year. Students must have the endorsement of an officer of a chapter of a recognized pool and spa association. Scholarships may be used for college, graduate school, trade school or vocational education.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
HANA Scholarship 2012-2013
United Methodist Church
Office of Loans and Scholarships P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-340-7344
Fax: 615-340-7367
Email: umscholar@gbhem.org
http://www.gbhem.org
Purpose of award: To support students in the United Methodist Church who are of Hispanic, Asian, Native American or Pacific Island parentage.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be in at least their junior year of college or in graduate school, and they must have at least a 2.85 GPA. They must have been members of the United Methodist Church for at least three years. Students must plan to take on leadership roles in their church and ethnic communities.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.85
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Office of Loans and Scholarships P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-340-7344
Fax: 615-340-7367
Email: umscholar@gbhem.org
http://www.gbhem.org
Purpose of award: To support students in the United Methodist Church who are of Hispanic, Asian, Native American or Pacific Island parentage.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be in at least their junior year of college or in graduate school, and they must have at least a 2.85 GPA. They must have been members of the United Methodist Church for at least three years. Students must plan to take on leadership roles in their church and ethnic communities.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.85
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Harold Davis Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013
National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to students who have livestock backgrounds and are seeking degrees in animal science, agricultural education and agribusiness.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. 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.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $400.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to students who have livestock backgrounds and are seeking degrees in animal science, agricultural education and agribusiness.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. 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.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $400.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Harry C. Bates Merit Scholarships 2012-2013
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Education Department
1776 Eye Street NW
Washington, DC 2006
Phone: 888-880-8222 x3111
Fax:
Email: askbac@bacweb.org
http://www.bacweb.org
Purpose of award: To award scholarships to the children of BAC members.
Eligibility requirements: U.S. applicants must be the children of a member, living or deceased, of BAC and among the semifinalists in the PSAT/NMSQT.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $800-$2,000.
Number of awards: 3. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: For U.S. students: There is no application. NMSQT semi-finalists should notify their local BAC office. The application for Canadian students is available online.
1776 Eye Street NW
Washington, DC 2006
Phone: 888-880-8222 x3111
Fax:
Email: askbac@bacweb.org
http://www.bacweb.org
Purpose of award: To award scholarships to the children of BAC members.
Eligibility requirements: U.S. applicants must be the children of a member, living or deceased, of BAC and among the semifinalists in the PSAT/NMSQT.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $800-$2,000.
Number of awards: 3. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: For U.S. students: There is no application. NMSQT semi-finalists should notify their local BAC office. The application for Canadian students is available online.
Himmel Scholarship 2012-2013
Circle K International
3636 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http://www.circlek.org
Purpose of award: This scholarship is in memory of Harry S. Himmel, deceased President Emeritus of the Kiwanis International Foundation. Recipients should demonstrate dedication and leadership within the organization.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Key Club or Circle K members who appear on the international roster, are currently enrolled in college or are college-bound and have completed 100 service hours with the organization. Key Club members must have also held an elected officer position within the organization.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 13.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
3636 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http://www.circlek.org
Purpose of award: This scholarship is in memory of Harry S. Himmel, deceased President Emeritus of the Kiwanis International Foundation. Recipients should demonstrate dedication and leadership within the organization.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Key Club or Circle K members who appear on the international roster, are currently enrolled in college or are college-bound and have completed 100 service hours with the organization. Key Club members must have also held an elected officer position within the organization.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 13.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Horace Mann Scholarship 2012-2013
Horace Mann Insurance Companies
1 Horace Mann Plaza
Springfield, IL 62715
Phone: 800-999-1030
Fax:
Email:
http://www.horacemann.com
Purpose of award: To help the families of public school teachers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors whose parents are U.S. public or private education employees and have at least a "B" average and a minimum ACT score of23 or SAT score of 1100. Students are asked to submit an essay, transcript, list of activities and honors and two letters of recommendation.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000-$10,000.
Number of awards: 26.
Deadline: February 12.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1 Horace Mann Plaza
Springfield, IL 62715
Phone: 800-999-1030
Fax:
Email:
http://www.horacemann.com
Purpose of award: To help the families of public school teachers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors whose parents are U.S. public or private education employees and have at least a "B" average and a minimum ACT score of23 or SAT score of 1100. Students are asked to submit an essay, transcript, list of activities and honors and two letters of recommendation.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000-$10,000.
Number of awards: 26.
Deadline: February 12.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Howard Coughlin Memorial Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
Office and Professional Employees International Union
1660 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-393-4464
Fax:
Email:
http://www.opeiu.org
Purpose of award: To offer scholarships to OPEIU members and their children.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must either be a members of OPEIU in good standing, or the children, stepchildren or legally adopted children of an OPEIU member in good standing or associate members. Applicants must also be either high school seniors or high school graduates entering a college, university or a recognized technical or vocational post-secondary school as full-time students. Part-time scholarships are defined as a minimum of three credits and no more than two courses. Selection is based on transcripts, high school class rank, and SAT/ACT scores or evidence of an equivalent exam by a recognized technical or vocational post-secondary school.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 18 (12 full-time, 6 part-time).
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
1660 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-393-4464
Fax:
Email:
http://www.opeiu.org
Purpose of award: To offer scholarships to OPEIU members and their children.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must either be a members of OPEIU in good standing, or the children, stepchildren or legally adopted children of an OPEIU member in good standing or associate members. Applicants must also be either high school seniors or high school graduates entering a college, university or a recognized technical or vocational post-secondary school as full-time students. Part-time scholarships are defined as a minimum of three credits and no more than two courses. Selection is based on transcripts, high school class rank, and SAT/ACT scores or evidence of an equivalent exam by a recognized technical or vocational post-secondary school.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 18 (12 full-time, 6 part-time).
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
Gary Yoshimura Scholarship 2012-2013
Public Relations Student Society of America 33 Maiden Lane
1lth Floor
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-460-1474
Fax: 212-995-0757
Email: prssa@prsa.org
http://www.prssa.org
Purpose of award: To assist public relations students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be PRSSA members with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the pursuit of higher education in the public relations field. Applicants must submit an essay on personal or professional challenges and a statement on financial need.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,400.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: January 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1lth Floor
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-460-1474
Fax: 212-995-0757
Email: prssa@prsa.org
http://www.prssa.org
Purpose of award: To assist public relations students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be PRSSA members with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the pursuit of higher education in the public relations field. Applicants must submit an essay on personal or professional challenges and a statement on financial need.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,400.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: January 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Imagine America II 2012-2013
Imagine America Foundation
1101 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 901
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-336-6724
Fax: 202-408-8102
Email: kerryt@career.org
http://www.imagine-america.org
Purpose of award: To help Imagine America scholarship recipients.
Eligibility requirements: Students do not apply for these scholarships and must be nominated by a participating career college. Applicants must also be adult students currently attending career colleges in the United States and Puerto Rico, have been an Imagine America (high school) scholarship recipient, have a 95 percent or higher attendance record and obtain a written recommendation.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 31.
How to apply: Nomination forms are available online.
1101 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 901
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-336-6724
Fax: 202-408-8102
Email: kerryt@career.org
http://www.imagine-america.org
Purpose of award: To help Imagine America scholarship recipients.
Eligibility requirements: Students do not apply for these scholarships and must be nominated by a participating career college. Applicants must also be adult students currently attending career colleges in the United States and Puerto Rico, have been an Imagine America (high school) scholarship recipient, have a 95 percent or higher attendance record and obtain a written recommendation.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 31.
How to apply: Nomination forms are available online.
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Scholarship for Members 2012-2013
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 9000 Machinists Place
Room 117
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: 301-967-4500
Fax:
Email:
http://www.iamaw.org
Purpose of award: To offer scholarships to members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have two years of continuous good standing membership and must be working for a company under contract with the IAM. Applicants may be entering college or vocational/technical school as a freshman or at a higher level with some college credits already completed. Grades, attitude, references, test scores, activities and participation in local lodge are considered in selecting scholarship recipients.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Last Friday of February.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
Room 117
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: 301-967-4500
Fax:
Email:
http://www.iamaw.org
Purpose of award: To offer scholarships to members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have two years of continuous good standing membership and must be working for a company under contract with the IAM. Applicants may be entering college or vocational/technical school as a freshman or at a higher level with some college credits already completed. Grades, attitude, references, test scores, activities and participation in local lodge are considered in selecting scholarship recipients.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Last Friday of February.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Scholarship for Members' Children 2012-2013
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 9000 Machinists Place
Room 117
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: 301-967-4500
Fax:
Email:
http://www.iamaw.org
Purpose of award: To offer scholarships to children of the members of the IAM.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants' parent member must have two years of continuous good standing membership, and applicants must be in their senior year of high school. Selection is based on grades, attitude, references, test scores and activities outside of school.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Last Friday of February.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
Room 117
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: 301-967-4500
Fax:
Email:
http://www.iamaw.org
Purpose of award: To offer scholarships to children of the members of the IAM.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants' parent member must have two years of continuous good standing membership, and applicants must be in their senior year of high school. Selection is based on grades, attitude, references, test scores and activities outside of school.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Last Friday of February.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots Scholarship 2012-2013
International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots 700 Maritime Boulevard
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Phone: 410-850-8700
Fax:
Email:
http://www.bridgedeck.com
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to the children of members of the MMP.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the children of an eligible offshore active or deceased member or eligible pensioner of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots. Recipients are chosen on the basis of high school records, extracurricular activities, SAT scores, character and leadership.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 6. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: November 30.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Phone: 410-850-8700
Fax:
Email:
http://www.bridgedeck.com
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to the children of members of the MMP.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the children of an eligible offshore active or deceased member or eligible pensioner of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots. Recipients are chosen on the basis of high school records, extracurricular activities, SAT scores, character and leadership.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 6. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: November 30.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
Isabella M. Gillen Memorial Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
Aviation Boatswain Mates Association (ABMA)
Scholarship Chairman
Lanny Vines
144 CR 1515
Alba, TX 75410
Phone:
Fax:
Email: secretary@abma-usn.org
http://www.abma-usn.org
Purpose of award: To support family members of ABMA.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the spouses or dependent children of ABMA members who have paid dues for at least two years. In addition to the application, applicants must write a letter stating their professional goals and how they plan to reach them.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Scholarship Chairman
Lanny Vines
144 CR 1515
Alba, TX 75410
Phone:
Fax:
Email: secretary@abma-usn.org
http://www.abma-usn.org
Purpose of award: To support family members of ABMA.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the spouses or dependent children of ABMA members who have paid dues for at least two years. In addition to the application, applicants must write a letter stating their professional goals and how they plan to reach them.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
IUE-CWA International Paul Jennings Scholarship 2012-2013
IUE-CWA
1275 K Street NW Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-513-6300
Fax: 202-513-6357
Email:
http://www.iue-cwa.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarships for the children and grandchildren of local IUE-CWA union elected officials.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the children or grandchildren of IUE-CWA members who are now or have been local union elected officials. Applicants must also be accepted for admission or already enrolled as full-time students at an accredited college, university, nursing school or technical school offering college credit courses. All study must be completed at the undergraduate level. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in equality, improving the quality of life of others and community service. Applicants will also be evaluated on character, leadership and a desire to improve.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1275 K Street NW Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-513-6300
Fax: 202-513-6357
Email:
http://www.iue-cwa.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarships for the children and grandchildren of local IUE-CWA union elected officials.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the children or grandchildren of IUE-CWA members who are now or have been local union elected officials. Applicants must also be accepted for admission or already enrolled as full-time students at an accredited college, university, nursing school or technical school offering college credit courses. All study must be completed at the undergraduate level. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in equality, improving the quality of life of others and community service. Applicants will also be evaluated on character, leadership and a desire to improve.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
J. Robert Ashcroft National Youth Scholarship 2012-2013
Assemblies of God
1445 N. Boonville Avenue Springfield, MO 65802
Phone: 417-862-2781
Fax:
Email: colleges@ag.org
http://www.ag.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to college-bound seniors who attend Assemblies of God churches.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors who attend an Assemblies of God church, either in the United States or abroad as dependents of Assemblies of God missionaries or chaplains. Applicants must also attend an institution of higher learning that is endorsed by the Assemblies of God the fall immediately following their high school graduation.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1445 N. Boonville Avenue Springfield, MO 65802
Phone: 417-862-2781
Fax:
Email: colleges@ag.org
http://www.ag.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to college-bound seniors who attend Assemblies of God churches.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors who attend an Assemblies of God church, either in the United States or abroad as dependents of Assemblies of God missionaries or chaplains. Applicants must also attend an institution of higher learning that is endorsed by the Assemblies of God the fall immediately following their high school graduation.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
J. Walker Field Endowed Scholarship 2012-2013
Circle K International
3636 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http://www.circlek.org
Purpose of award: The scholarship is in memory of J. Walker Field, a former Kiwanis governor and dedicated Circle K supporter who allowed no obstacle to stand between him and his Circle K'ers, The recipient should demonstrate similar commitment to the organization.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Circle K members who appear on the international roster, are currently enrolled in college and have completed 100 service hours with the organization.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 13.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
3636 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http://www.circlek.org
Purpose of award: The scholarship is in memory of J. Walker Field, a former Kiwanis governor and dedicated Circle K supporter who allowed no obstacle to stand between him and his Circle K'ers, The recipient should demonstrate similar commitment to the organization.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Circle K members who appear on the international roster, are currently enrolled in college and have completed 100 service hours with the organization.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 13.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
James C. Borel FFA Leaders Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org
Purpose of award: To support FFA officers who are studying agriculture.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. They must have served as a chapter, state or national FFA officer, and preference will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership skills. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA, and they must show proof of community service participation. 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.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org
Purpose of award: To support FFA officers who are studying agriculture.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. They must have served as a chapter, state or national FFA officer, and preference will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership skills. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA, and they must show proof of community service participation. 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.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
George A. Strait Minority Scholarship 2012-2013
American Association of Law Libraries
53 W. Jackson Boulevard
Suite 940
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-939-4764
Fax: 312-431-1097
Email: scholarships@aall.org
http://www.aallnet.org
Purpose of award: To encourage minorities to enter careers as law librarians.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be a member of a minority group as defined by U.S. government rules, degree candidates in an accredited library or law school, and intend to pursue a career as law librarians. Law library experience is preferred. Applicants must also have financial need and have at least one quarter or semester left after the scholarship is given.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail with a self¬addressed, stamped envelope, by fax, by phone or by email.
53 W. Jackson Boulevard
Suite 940
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-939-4764
Fax: 312-431-1097
Email: scholarships@aall.org
http://www.aallnet.org
Purpose of award: To encourage minorities to enter careers as law librarians.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be a member of a minority group as defined by U.S. government rules, degree candidates in an accredited library or law school, and intend to pursue a career as law librarians. Law library experience is preferred. Applicants must also have financial need and have at least one quarter or semester left after the scholarship is given.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail with a self¬addressed, stamped envelope, by fax, by phone or by email.
John A. Courson Top Scholar Award 2012-2013
Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation
8645 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 317-872-6533
Fax: 317-875-8353
Email: tef@tke.org
http://www. tkefoundation.org
Purpose of award: To recognize academic achievement in members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be initiated Tau Kappa Epsilon members in good standing and full-time students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must include a statement describing how they have benefited from TKE membership and demonstrate leadership on their campus, in their community and in their chapter.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
8645 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 317-872-6533
Fax: 317-875-8353
Email: tef@tke.org
http://www. tkefoundation.org
Purpose of award: To recognize academic achievement in members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be initiated Tau Kappa Epsilon members in good standing and full-time students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must include a statement describing how they have benefited from TKE membership and demonstrate leadership on their campus, in their community and in their chapter.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
John H. Lyons, Sr., Scholarship Program 2012-2013
Iron Workers, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing
1750 New York Avenue NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 203-383-4000
Fax: 202-638-4856
Email:
http://www.ironworkers.org
Purpose of award: To offer scholarships to the children of members of the Iron Workers Union.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the children, stepchildren or adopted children of an active member of the Iron Workers who has had five or more years of continuous membership. Children of deceased members who were in members in good standing at the time of their death are also eligible. Applicants must also be in their senior year of high school and rank in the upper half of their graduating classes. Selection is based on academic record, SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular activities, references, leadership and citizenship.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $2,500.
Number of awards: 2. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
1750 New York Avenue NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 203-383-4000
Fax: 202-638-4856
Email:
http://www.ironworkers.org
Purpose of award: To offer scholarships to the children of members of the Iron Workers Union.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be the children, stepchildren or adopted children of an active member of the Iron Workers who has had five or more years of continuous membership. Children of deceased members who were in members in good standing at the time of their death are also eligible. Applicants must also be in their senior year of high school and rank in the upper half of their graduating classes. Selection is based on academic record, SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular activities, references, leadership and citizenship.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $2,500.
Number of awards: 2. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
John Kelly Labor Studies Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
Office and Professional Employees International Union
1660 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-393-4464
Fax:
Email:
http://www.opeiu.org
Purpose of award: To offer scholarships to OPEIU members and associate members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of OPEIU in good standing or associate members, and applicants must be either undergraduate or graduate students in one of the following areas of study: labor studies, industrial relations, social sciences or a related field. The selections shall be based on recommendations of an academic scholarship committee.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available by phone or written request.
1660 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-393-4464
Fax:
Email:
http://www.opeiu.org
Purpose of award: To offer scholarships to OPEIU members and associate members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of OPEIU in good standing or associate members, and applicants must be either undergraduate or graduate students in one of the following areas of study: labor studies, industrial relations, social sciences or a related field. The selections shall be based on recommendations of an academic scholarship committee.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available by phone or written request.
John L. Dales Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
Screen Actors Guild Foundation
5757 Wilshire Boulevard
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 323-549-6708
Fax: 323-549-6710
Email: dlloyd@sag.org
http://www.sagfoundation.org/index.shtml
Purpose of award: To award scholarships to the families of the SAG.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of the Screen Actors Guild or children of members. Members applying for a scholarship must have been members of the Guild for five years; however, the parent of an applicant must have been a member for ten years. Members must have a lifetime earnings of at least $30,000, earned in the guild's jurisdiction, while parents of an applicant must have lifetime earnings of at least $60,000, earned in the guild's jurisdiction. Applicants must be either students accepted by an accredited institution of higher learning or students already enrolled for at least 12 credit hours per quarter or semester at such an institution. Recipients will be chosen based upon SAT scores, high school/college academic record, a statement of family income and an essay of not less' than 250 words.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
5757 Wilshire Boulevard
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 323-549-6708
Fax: 323-549-6710
Email: dlloyd@sag.org
http://www.sagfoundation.org/index.shtml
Purpose of award: To award scholarships to the families of the SAG.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of the Screen Actors Guild or children of members. Members applying for a scholarship must have been members of the Guild for five years; however, the parent of an applicant must have been a member for ten years. Members must have a lifetime earnings of at least $30,000, earned in the guild's jurisdiction, while parents of an applicant must have lifetime earnings of at least $60,000, earned in the guild's jurisdiction. Applicants must be either students accepted by an accredited institution of higher learning or students already enrolled for at least 12 credit hours per quarter or semester at such an institution. Recipients will be chosen based upon SAT scores, high school/college academic record, a statement of family income and an essay of not less' than 250 words.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
John Sarrin Scholarship 2012-2013
Society of Friends (Quakers)
Attn.: Dinah Geiger
2757 South 1050 East
Indianapolis, IN 46231
Phone: 765-962-7573
Fax: 765-966-1293
Email: info@usfwi.org
http://www.usfwi.org
Purpose of award: To support the education of ministers, missionaries, the children of ministers and other Friends who aspire to full-time Christian service.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must belong to the Society of Friends. They must be committed to staying drug and alcohol free, and they must agree to never join the armed forces of any country. Students must possess good moral character in order to receive and keep the scholarship.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
Attn.: Dinah Geiger
2757 South 1050 East
Indianapolis, IN 46231
Phone: 765-962-7573
Fax: 765-966-1293
Email: info@usfwi.org
http://www.usfwi.org
Purpose of award: To support the education of ministers, missionaries, the children of ministers and other Friends who aspire to full-time Christian service.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must belong to the Society of Friends. They must be committed to staying drug and alcohol free, and they must agree to never join the armed forces of any country. Students must possess good moral character in order to receive and keep the scholarship.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
Jones-Laurence Award for Scholastic Achievement 2012-2013
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
Dave Sandell '
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation Scholarships 1856 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 800-233-1856 x234
Fax: 847-475-2250
Email: dsandell@sae.net
http://www.sae.net
Purpose of award: To improve scholarship among active Sigma Alpha Epsilon members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon in good standing and either must have junior standing or higher or must be pursuing full-time graduate study. This award is merit-based, with an emphasis on combining academic excellence, leadership, service and campus involvement. Applicants are nominated by their chapters and have a minimum 3.9 GPA.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.9
Amount: $1,000-$3,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: April 28.
How to apply: Contact the coordinator of educational programs and services.
Dave Sandell '
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation Scholarships 1856 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 800-233-1856 x234
Fax: 847-475-2250
Email: dsandell@sae.net
http://www.sae.net
Purpose of award: To improve scholarship among active Sigma Alpha Epsilon members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon in good standing and either must have junior standing or higher or must be pursuing full-time graduate study. This award is merit-based, with an emphasis on combining academic excellence, leadership, service and campus involvement. Applicants are nominated by their chapters and have a minimum 3.9 GPA.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.9
Amount: $1,000-$3,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: April 28.
How to apply: Contact the coordinator of educational programs and services.
JWV Grant 2012-2013
Jewish War Veterans of the USA 1811 R Street NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-265-6280
Fax: 202-234-5662
Email: jwv@jwv.org
http://www.jwv.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarships for descendents of members of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be direct descendents of a JWV member in good standing. Candidates must also have been accepted to an accredited college, university or nursing school, be in the upper 25 percent of their class and be active in activities at school and within the Jewish community.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: May 3.
How to apply: Applications are available online and should be submitted by the applicant's school to the department commander in the local post.
Phone: 202-265-6280
Fax: 202-234-5662
Email: jwv@jwv.org
http://www.jwv.org
Purpose of award: To provide scholarships for descendents of members of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be direct descendents of a JWV member in good standing. Candidates must also have been accepted to an accredited college, university or nursing school, be in the upper 25 percent of their class and be active in activities at school and within the Jewish community.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: May 3.
How to apply: Applications are available online and should be submitted by the applicant's school to the department commander in the local post.
Kenneth L. Duke, Sr., Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013
Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation
8645 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 317-872-6533
Fax: 317-875-8353
Email: tef@tke.org
http://www.tkefoundation.org
Purpose of award: To award a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon for academic achievement and outstanding leadership within the chapter, campus or community.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $300.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
8645 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 317-872-6533
Fax: 317-875-8353
Email: tef@tke.org
http://www.tkefoundation.org
Purpose of award: To award a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon for academic achievement and outstanding leadership within the chapter, campus or community.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $300.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
AG Bell College Scholarship Program 2012-2013
Alexander Graham Bell Association
Manager, AG Bell Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-337-5220
Fax: 202-337-8314
Email: info@agbell.org
http://www.agbell.org
Purpose of award: To recognize students with moderate to profound hearing loss who have academically excelled.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have moderate to profound hearing loss since birth or before learning to speak With a hearing loss of 60 dB or greater. Students must use spoken communication as their primary means of communicating and be enrolled in an accredited mainstream university. The TTY phone number is 202-337-5221.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 20.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Manager, AG Bell Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-337-5220
Fax: 202-337-8314
Email: info@agbell.org
http://www.agbell.org
Purpose of award: To recognize students with moderate to profound hearing loss who have academically excelled.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have moderate to profound hearing loss since birth or before learning to speak With a hearing loss of 60 dB or greater. Students must use spoken communication as their primary means of communicating and be enrolled in an accredited mainstream university. The TTY phone number is 202-337-5221.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 20.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
American Council of the Blind Scholarships 2012-2013
American Council of the Blind
Scholarship Program
1155 15th Street NW
Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-467-5081
Fax:
Email:
http://www.acb.org
Purpose of award: To reward outstanding blind students.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be legally blind in both eyes and admitted full-time to a post-secondary academic or vocational program. A minimum GPA of3.3 is required, except in extenuating circumstances. Students who work full-time and attend school part-time may apply for the John Hebner Memorial Scholarship. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend a national convention if they are over 18.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by phone.
Scholarship Program
1155 15th Street NW
Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-467-5081
Fax:
Email:
http://www.acb.org
Purpose of award: To reward outstanding blind students.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be legally blind in both eyes and admitted full-time to a post-secondary academic or vocational program. A minimum GPA of3.3 is required, except in extenuating circumstances. Students who work full-time and attend school part-time may apply for the John Hebner Memorial Scholarship. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend a national convention if they are over 18.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by phone.
Ann and Matt Harbison Scholarship 2012-2013
P. Buckley Moss Society
20 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 102 Waynesboro, VA 22980
Phone: 540-943-5678
Fax: 540-949-8408
Email: sociery@mosssociety.org
http:/ /www.mosssociety.org
Purpose of award: This scholarship recognizes the persistence. and dedication to academic or extracurricular pursuits of students With a learning disability.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be nominated by a P. Buckley Moss Society member, have a language-related learning difference and pursue a post-secondary education.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
20 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 102 Waynesboro, VA 22980
Phone: 540-943-5678
Fax: 540-949-8408
Email: sociery@mosssociety.org
http:/ /www.mosssociety.org
Purpose of award: This scholarship recognizes the persistence. and dedication to academic or extracurricular pursuits of students With a learning disability.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be nominated by a P. Buckley Moss Society member, have a language-related learning difference and pursue a post-secondary education.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Anne Ford Scholarship Program 2012-2013
National Center for Learning Disabilities
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
New York, NY 10016-8806
Phone: 888-575-7373
Fax: 212-545-9665
Email: afscholarship@ncld.org
http://www.ncld.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to students with learning disabilities who plan to pursue undergraduate degrees.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who :u-e academically successful in public or private secondary schools and With an identified learning disability. Financial need is considered.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $10,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
New York, NY 10016-8806
Phone: 888-575-7373
Fax: 212-545-9665
Email: afscholarship@ncld.org
http://www.ncld.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to students with learning disabilities who plan to pursue undergraduate degrees.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who :u-e academically successful in public or private secondary schools and With an identified learning disability. Financial need is considered.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $10,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
International Order of Alhambra Scholarship 2012-2013
International Order of Alhambra
4200 Leeds Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
Phone: 410-242-0660
Fax: 410-536-5729
Email: hq@orderalhambra.org
http://www.orderalhambra.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who wish to become special education teachers or to those who give care to the permanently disabled.
Eligibility requirements: One of the purposes of the organization is to provide assistance, education and residences to the developmentally disabled.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact the organization for more information.
4200 Leeds Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
Phone: 410-242-0660
Fax: 410-536-5729
Email: hq@orderalhambra.org
http://www.orderalhambra.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who wish to become special education teachers or to those who give care to the permanently disabled.
Eligibility requirements: One of the purposes of the organization is to provide assistance, education and residences to the developmentally disabled.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact the organization for more information.
Award of Excellence Asthma Scholarship Program 2012-2013
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 555 E. Wells Street
Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823
Phone: 414-272-6071
Fax:
Email: info@aaaai.org
http://www.aaaai.org
Purpose of award: The AAAAI provides college scholarships to graduating high school seniors with asthma to recognize their achievements in a wide variety of areas, including academic and extracurricular.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be asthmatic students who will attend college or an accredited technical school within three years of graduating from high school.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 23.
Deadline: January 7.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823
Phone: 414-272-6071
Fax:
Email: info@aaaai.org
http://www.aaaai.org
Purpose of award: The AAAAI provides college scholarships to graduating high school seniors with asthma to recognize their achievements in a wide variety of areas, including academic and extracurricular.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be asthmatic students who will attend college or an accredited technical school within three years of graduating from high school.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 23.
Deadline: January 7.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Career Incentive Award 2012-2013
Lighthouse International
111 E. 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212-821-9200
Fax: 212-821-9707
Email: info@lighthouse.org
http://www.lighthouse.org
Purpose of award: To assist blind or partially-sighted collegiate or college-bound students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be blind or have low vision capabilities in one of four categories: college-bound high school student, undergraduate college student, undergraduate student returning to college at least 10 years after high school or graduate student.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available by phone, fax or email to kboyle@lighthouse.org.
111 E. 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212-821-9200
Fax: 212-821-9707
Email: info@lighthouse.org
http://www.lighthouse.org
Purpose of award: To assist blind or partially-sighted collegiate or college-bound students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be blind or have low vision capabilities in one of four categories: college-bound high school student, undergraduate college student, undergraduate student returning to college at least 10 years after high school or graduate student.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 4.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available by phone, fax or email to kboyle@lighthouse.org.
Chair Scholars Scholarship 2012-2013
Chair Scholars Foundation, Inc.
16101 Carencia Lane
Odessa, FL 33556-3278
Phone: 813-920-1981
Fax: 813-920-7661
Email: chairscholars@tampabay.rr.com
http://www.chairscholars.org
Purpose of award: To allow financially disadvantaged, physically challenged students a chance to obtain a college education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be significantly physically challenged (although not necessarily in a wheelchair), demonstrate severe financial need (such that they could not attend college without financial aid), and have at least a B+ average in previous scholastic work. Applicants must also be under age 21 and be high school seniors or college freshmen with previous community contributions. Applicants must submit applications, parents'/guardians' tax returns, test scores, photos, three recommendations, and transcripts.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.33
Amount: $3,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 15 to 20. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: February 21.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
16101 Carencia Lane
Odessa, FL 33556-3278
Phone: 813-920-1981
Fax: 813-920-7661
Email: chairscholars@tampabay.rr.com
http://www.chairscholars.org
Purpose of award: To allow financially disadvantaged, physically challenged students a chance to obtain a college education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be significantly physically challenged (although not necessarily in a wheelchair), demonstrate severe financial need (such that they could not attend college without financial aid), and have at least a B+ average in previous scholastic work. Applicants must also be under age 21 and be high school seniors or college freshmen with previous community contributions. Applicants must submit applications, parents'/guardians' tax returns, test scores, photos, three recommendations, and transcripts.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.33
Amount: $3,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 15 to 20. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: February 21.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Challenge Met Scholarship 2012-2013
American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide assistance to amateur radio operators with learning disabilities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be licensed amateur radio operators who are accepted to or enrolled in a two- or four-year college, technical school or university. Preference is given to students with documented learning disabilities who are putting forth effort.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0397
Fax: 860-594-0259
Email: foundation@arrl.org
http://www.arrl.org
Purpose of award: To provide assistance to amateur radio operators with learning disabilities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be licensed amateur radio operators who are accepted to or enrolled in a two- or four-year college, technical school or university. Preference is given to students with documented learning disabilities who are putting forth effort.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
CRS Scholarship 2012-2013
Christian Record Services Melisa Welch
4444 S. 52nd Street Lincoln, NE 68516-1302
Phone: 402-488-0981
Fax: 402-488-7582
Email: info@christianrecord.org
http://www.christianrecord.org
Purpose of award: To assist legally blind youths in obtaining a college education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be legally blind and intend to attend undergraduate institutions to gain independence and self sufficiency. Applicants should submit application forms and character reference forms.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
4444 S. 52nd Street Lincoln, NE 68516-1302
Phone: 402-488-0981
Fax: 402-488-7582
Email: info@christianrecord.org
http://www.christianrecord.org
Purpose of award: To assist legally blind youths in obtaining a college education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be legally blind and intend to attend undergraduate institutions to gain independence and self sufficiency. Applicants should submit application forms and character reference forms.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Deaf Scholarship 2012-2013
National Fraternal Society of the Deaf 1118 S. Sixth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: 217-789-7429
Fax: 217-789-7489
Email: thefrat@nfsd.com
http://www.nfsd.com
Purpose of award: To award scholarships to members of the NFSD.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of the NFSD for one full year and be in a post-secondary program or preparing to enter one as a full-time student.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Requests for applications are available online.
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: 217-789-7429
Fax: 217-789-7489
Email: thefrat@nfsd.com
http://www.nfsd.com
Purpose of award: To award scholarships to members of the NFSD.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of the NFSD for one full year and be in a post-secondary program or preparing to enter one as a full-time student.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Requests for applications are available online.
Eden Services Charles H. Hoens, Jr., Scholars Program 2012-2013
Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300 Bethesda, MD 20814-3067
Phone: 800-328-8476
Fax:
Email: chapters@autism-society.org
http://www.autism-society.org
Purpose of award: To assist an autistic student in completing a post¬secondary program.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have autism and be accepted into an accredited post-secondary educational or vocational program. Nominations must be made by members of the ASA.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 14.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300 Bethesda, MD 20814-3067
Phone: 800-328-8476
Fax:
Email: chapters@autism-society.org
http://www.autism-society.org
Purpose of award: To assist an autistic student in completing a post¬secondary program.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have autism and be accepted into an accredited post-secondary educational or vocational program. Nominations must be made by members of the ASA.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 14.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Educator of Tomorrow Award 2012-2013
National Federation of the Blind
Anil Lewis
1800 Johnston Street Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 404-371-1000
Fax:
Email: scholarships@nfb.org
http://www.nfb.org
Purpose of award: To assist legally blind education students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be legally blind, full-time post-secondary students pursuing a career in education at any level. Academic excellence, financial need and community service involvement will be considered. Applicants must submit a personal letter, letters of recommendation, transcripts, a letter from a Federation state president or designee and test score reports for high school seniors.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Anil Lewis
1800 Johnston Street Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 404-371-1000
Fax:
Email: scholarships@nfb.org
http://www.nfb.org
Purpose of award: To assist legally blind education students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be legally blind, full-time post-secondary students pursuing a career in education at any level. Academic excellence, financial need and community service involvement will be considered. Applicants must submit a personal letter, letters of recommendation, transcripts, a letter from a Federation state president or designee and test score reports for high school seniors.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Eric Dostie Memorial College Scholarship 2012-2013
NuFACTOR
41093 County Center Drive Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: 800-323-6832
Fax: 951-296-2565
Email:
http://www.kelleycom.com
Purpose of award: To assist students who suffer from hemophilia or related bleeding disorders, as well as their immediate families.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be individuals with hemophilia or related to said individuals, enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university and demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and a history of community service.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available after November 1 by telephone or mail.
41093 County Center Drive Temecula, CA 92591
Phone: 800-323-6832
Fax: 951-296-2565
Email:
http://www.kelleycom.com
Purpose of award: To assist students who suffer from hemophilia or related bleeding disorders, as well as their immediate families.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be individuals with hemophilia or related to said individuals, enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university and demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and a history of community service.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 10.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available after November 1 by telephone or mail.
Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013
Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation 2460 N. Lake Avenue, PMB #128 Altadena, CA 91001
Phone: 626-398-8840
Fax:
Email: executivedirector@ela.org
http://www.ela.org
Purpose of award: To promote the inclusion of people with disabilities and to expand the opportunities of female graduate students with disabilities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be female with a physical disability, active in a disability organization, currently enrolled in or applying to a graduate school in the U.S. and willing to work with the foundation on future research work.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Phone: 626-398-8840
Fax:
Email: executivedirector@ela.org
http://www.ela.org
Purpose of award: To promote the inclusion of people with disabilities and to expand the opportunities of female graduate students with disabilities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be female with a physical disability, active in a disability organization, currently enrolled in or applying to a graduate school in the U.S. and willing to work with the foundation on future research work.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Summer Graduate Research Fellowships 2012-2013
Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University 3301 N. Fairfax Drive
Suite 440
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 800-697-8799
Fax: 703-993-4890
Email: ihs@gmu.edu
http://www.theihs.org
Purpose of award: To support graduate students who are interested in scholarly research in the classical liberal tradition.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduate students in areas related to the classical liberal tradition and should be focusing on a discrete writing project. Selection is based on resume, GRE or LSAT scores and graduate transcripts, writing sample and research proposal and bibliography for thesis chapter or publishable paper.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000 + travel allowance.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Suite 440
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 800-697-8799
Fax: 703-993-4890
Email: ihs@gmu.edu
http://www.theihs.org
Purpose of award: To support graduate students who are interested in scholarly research in the classical liberal tradition.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduate students in areas related to the classical liberal tradition and should be focusing on a discrete writing project. Selection is based on resume, GRE or LSAT scores and graduate transcripts, writing sample and research proposal and bibliography for thesis chapter or publishable paper.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000 + travel allowance.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
James F. Connolly LexisNexis Academic and Library Solutions Scholarship 2012-2013
American Association of Law Libraries
53 W. Jackson Boulevard
Suite 940
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-939-4764
Fax: 312-431-1097
Email: scholarships@aall.org
http://www.aallnet.org
Purpose of award: To support a librarian interested in becoming a law librarian.
Eligibility requirements: Preference will be given to librarians who are interested in government documents. Applicants must be library school graduates with experience working in a law library who intend to obtain a degree at an accredited law school and have careers as law librarians. Applicants should have no more than 36 semester credit hours left before qualifying for the degree and should have financial need.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail with a self¬addressed, stamped envelope, by fax, by phone and by email.
53 W. Jackson Boulevard
Suite 940
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-939-4764
Fax: 312-431-1097
Email: scholarships@aall.org
http://www.aallnet.org
Purpose of award: To support a librarian interested in becoming a law librarian.
Eligibility requirements: Preference will be given to librarians who are interested in government documents. Applicants must be library school graduates with experience working in a law library who intend to obtain a degree at an accredited law school and have careers as law librarians. Applicants should have no more than 36 semester credit hours left before qualifying for the degree and should have financial need.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000.
Number of awards: 1. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail with a self¬addressed, stamped envelope, by fax, by phone and by email.
Ferdinand Torres Scholarship 2012-2013
American Foundation for the Blind Scholarship Committee 11 Penn Plaza
Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 800-232-5463
Fax: 212-502-7771
Email: afbinfo@afb.net
http://www.afb.org
Purpose of award: The foundation addresses the issues of literacy, independent living, employment and access for visually impaired Americans.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time, post-secondary students with proof of legal blindness. Students must reside in the U.S. and provide evidence of economic need. Preference is given to applicants living in the New York metropolitan area and new immigrants to the U.S. Applicants must submit applications, essays, transcripts, enrollment letters, and two recommendation letters.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 800-232-5463
Fax: 212-502-7771
Email: afbinfo@afb.net
http://www.afb.org
Purpose of award: The foundation addresses the issues of literacy, independent living, employment and access for visually impaired Americans.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time, post-secondary students with proof of legal blindness. Students must reside in the U.S. and provide evidence of economic need. Preference is given to applicants living in the New York metropolitan area and new immigrants to the U.S. Applicants must submit applications, essays, transcripts, enrollment letters, and two recommendation letters.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Hemophilia Resources of America 2012-2013
Hemophilia Resources of America
Attn.: Scholarships 4
45 Route 46 East, Suite 609 P.O. Box 2011
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
Phone: 973-276-0254
Fax: 973-276-0998
Email: mscudiery@hrahemo.com
http://www.hrahemo.com
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to individuals living with hemophilia or von Willebrand disease, or their children.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have either hemophilia or von Willebrand disease or be the child of an individual with one of these two diseases. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need, as well as a record of academic excellence and community service.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 20.
Deadline: May 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by calling 800- 549-2654.
Attn.: Scholarships 4
45 Route 46 East, Suite 609 P.O. Box 2011
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
Phone: 973-276-0254
Fax: 973-276-0998
Email: mscudiery@hrahemo.com
http://www.hrahemo.com
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to individuals living with hemophilia or von Willebrand disease, or their children.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have either hemophilia or von Willebrand disease or be the child of an individual with one of these two diseases. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need, as well as a record of academic excellence and community service.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 20.
Deadline: May 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by calling 800- 549-2654.
Immune Deficiency Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013
Immune Deficiency Foundation
40 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Suite 308
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: 800-296-4433
Fax:
Email: idf@primaryimmune.org
http://www.primaryimmune.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students afflicted with a primary immune deficiency disease.
Eligibility requirements: Applicant must have been admitted or must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student. Applicants must also have demonstrated financial need and a record of community involvement.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $750-$1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online, by email or by telephone.
40 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Suite 308
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: 800-296-4433
Fax:
Email: idf@primaryimmune.org
http://www.primaryimmune.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students afflicted with a primary immune deficiency disease.
Eligibility requirements: Applicant must have been admitted or must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student. Applicants must also have demonstrated financial need and a record of community involvement.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $750-$1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online, by email or by telephone.
Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013
American Foundation for the Blind Scholarship Committee 11 Penn Plaza
Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 800-232-5463
Fax: 212-502-7771
Email: afbinfo@afb.net
http://www.afb.org
Purpose of award: The foundation addresses the issues of literacy, independent living, employment and access for visually impaired Americans.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time graduate students who are legally blind and can present evidence of financial need. Students must submit applications, transcripts, enrollment letters, proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of legal blindness, two letters of recommendation and a typed statement describing educational and personal goals, work experience, extracurricular activities and how the scholarship funds will be used.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 800-232-5463
Fax: 212-502-7771
Email: afbinfo@afb.net
http://www.afb.org
Purpose of award: The foundation addresses the issues of literacy, independent living, employment and access for visually impaired Americans.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time graduate students who are legally blind and can present evidence of financial need. Students must submit applications, transcripts, enrollment letters, proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of legal blindness, two letters of recommendation and a typed statement describing educational and personal goals, work experience, extracurricular activities and how the scholarship funds will be used.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Lilly Reintegration Scholarship 2012-2013
Lilly Reintegration Programs
PMB 327
310 Busse Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 800-809-8202
Fax:
Email: lillyscholarships@reintegration.com
http://www.reintegration.com
Purpose of award: To provide aid to students with schizophrenia or similar disorders who are seeking to advance themselves academically and vocationally.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder, be undergoing medical treatment for their disease(s) and be involved in other rehabilitative efforts, such as working part-time or volunteering with a civic organization.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by phone, mail or email.
PMB 327
310 Busse Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 800-809-8202
Fax:
Email: lillyscholarships@reintegration.com
http://www.reintegration.com
Purpose of award: To provide aid to students with schizophrenia or similar disorders who are seeking to advance themselves academically and vocationally.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder, be undergoing medical treatment for their disease(s) and be involved in other rehabilitative efforts, such as working part-time or volunteering with a civic organization.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by phone, mail or email.
Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards 2012-2013
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic 20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 866-RFBD-585
Fax: 609-520-7990
Email: custserv@rfbd.org
http://www.rfbd.org
Purpose of award: To assist learning-disabled high school seniors.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills, scholarship and a desire to help others and attend a two- or four-year college or vocational school. Students must have a specific learning disability and be registered with RFB&D for at least one year prior to the application deadline.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,000-$6,000.
Number of awards: 9.
Deadline: February 20.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 866-RFBD-585
Fax: 609-520-7990
Email: custserv@rfbd.org
http://www.rfbd.org
Purpose of award: To assist learning-disabled high school seniors.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills, scholarship and a desire to help others and attend a two- or four-year college or vocational school. Students must have a specific learning disability and be registered with RFB&D for at least one year prior to the application deadline.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,000-$6,000.
Number of awards: 9.
Deadline: February 20.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Michael A. Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
Orange County Community Foundation 30 Corporate Park, Suite 410
Irvine, CA 92606
Phone: 949-553-4202
Fax: 949-553-4211
Email: rho@oc-cf.org
http://www.oc-cf.org
Purpose of award: To support those who have been affected by leukemia as they pursue an education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or current college students who are leukemia patients and/or are the children of non-surviving leukemia patients. Applicants must be full¬time students with a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. They must submit an essay describing how leukemia has impacted their life, a doctor's note verifying the leukemia diagnosis and two letters of recommendation.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Irvine, CA 92606
Phone: 949-553-4202
Fax: 949-553-4211
Email: rho@oc-cf.org
http://www.oc-cf.org
Purpose of award: To support those who have been affected by leukemia as they pursue an education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or current college students who are leukemia patients and/or are the children of non-surviving leukemia patients. Applicants must be full¬time students with a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. They must submit an essay describing how leukemia has impacted their life, a doctor's note verifying the leukemia diagnosis and two letters of recommendation.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Minnie Pearl Scholarship 2012-2013
EAR Foundation
P.O. Box 330867
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 800-545-HEAR
Fax: 615-627-2728
Email: info@earfoundation.org
http://www.earfoundation.org
Purpose of award: To help integrate hearing impaired persons into mainstream society through education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and be accepted to a college, university or technical school and be planning to attend full-time. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, be mainstreamed hearing impaired students and have significant bilateral hearing impairment.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Up to $2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
P.O. Box 330867
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 800-545-HEAR
Fax: 615-627-2728
Email: info@earfoundation.org
http://www.earfoundation.org
Purpose of award: To help integrate hearing impaired persons into mainstream society through education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and be accepted to a college, university or technical school and be planning to attend full-time. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, be mainstreamed hearing impaired students and have significant bilateral hearing impairment.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Up to $2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship 2012-2013
National Federation of the Blind
Anil Lewis
1800 Johnston Street Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 404-371-1000
Fax:
Email: scholarships@nfb.org
http://www.nfb.org
Purpose of award: The National Federation of the Blind offers thirty scholarships to exceptional blind scholars.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be legally blind and pursue a full-time postsecondary study in the following semester in the U.S. One scholarship may be given to a part-time student. There are no additional restrictions for most of the scholarships. However, a few require study in certain fields and the Michael and Marie Marucci Scholarship requires competence in a foreign language. Awards are based on academic excellence, community service and financial need. Applicants must participate in the entire NFB national convention and in all scheduled scholarship program activities.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000-$12,000.
Number of awards: 30.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Anil Lewis
1800 Johnston Street Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 404-371-1000
Fax:
Email: scholarships@nfb.org
http://www.nfb.org
Purpose of award: The National Federation of the Blind offers thirty scholarships to exceptional blind scholars.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be legally blind and pursue a full-time postsecondary study in the following semester in the U.S. One scholarship may be given to a part-time student. There are no additional restrictions for most of the scholarships. However, a few require study in certain fields and the Michael and Marie Marucci Scholarship requires competence in a foreign language. Awards are based on academic excellence, community service and financial need. Applicants must participate in the entire NFB national convention and in all scheduled scholarship program activities.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $3,000-$12,000.
Number of awards: 30.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
NFMC Hinda Honigman Award for the Blind 2012-2013
National Federation of Music Clubs (NC)
Regina Einig
864 Schoolhouse Road Carbondale, IL 62902-7928
Phone: 618-549-5082
Fax: 317-638-0503
Email: reinig@siu.edu
http://www.nfmc-music.org
Purpose of award: To support blind instrumentalists or vocalists.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 25, be an instrumentalist or vocalist and submit an affidavit from an ophthalmologist stating that they are blind. Applicants must also be affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $350-$650.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Regina Einig
864 Schoolhouse Road Carbondale, IL 62902-7928
Phone: 618-549-5082
Fax: 317-638-0503
Email: reinig@siu.edu
http://www.nfmc-music.org
Purpose of award: To support blind instrumentalists or vocalists.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 25, be an instrumentalist or vocalist and submit an affidavit from an ophthalmologist stating that they are blind. Applicants must also be affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $350-$650.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
James J. Hill Research Grants 2012-2013
James J. Hill Research Library
80 W. Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-265-5500
Fax:
Email: manuscripts@jjhill.org
http://www.jjhill.org
Purpose of award: To assist scholars whose research requires them to use the business information manuscript collections at the Hill Library.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be college or university professors, independent scholars, or Ph. D. candidates who are working on their dissertations. Applications must include a research proposal, projected budget and three letters of recommendation.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by email, phone or online at http://www.jjhill.org/History/grancprogram.html.
80 W. Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-265-5500
Fax:
Email: manuscripts@jjhill.org
http://www.jjhill.org
Purpose of award: To assist scholars whose research requires them to use the business information manuscript collections at the Hill Library.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be college or university professors, independent scholars, or Ph. D. candidates who are working on their dissertations. Applications must include a research proposal, projected budget and three letters of recommendation.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by email, phone or online at http://www.jjhill.org/History/grancprogram.html.
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