| TITLE |
REQUIREMENTS |
CONTACT INFO: |
DUE DATE |
| American Foreign Service Association Scholarship |
Student must be claimed as a dependent of U.S. government foreign
service employee (active, retired, deceased or separated).
Amount: $500 - $3,000 |
Scholarship Administrator
American Foreign Service Association
2101 E. St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 944-5504
dec@afsa.org
www.afsa.org |
Refer to Website |
| Toshiba Exploravision Awards |
Exploravision is a team competition for students K-12 . The purpose
of the competition is to encourage students to combine their imaginations
with the tools of science to create and explore a vision of a future
technology.
Amount: $5,000 - $10,000 U.S. Savings Bonds
|
Check website for complete rules: www.toshiba.com/tai/exploravision
1-800-EXPLOR9
E-mail: exploravision@nsta.org
Toshiba/NSTA Exploravision Awards
1840 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201-3000 |
Refer to Website |
| American Physical Society Scholarships |
For Black, Hispanic or Native American students who plan to major
in physics. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Amount: $2,000 |
APS Minorities Scholarship Program The American Physical
Society One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3844 www.aps.org
(Click on "Education") |
Refer to Website |
*NASA Federal Credit Union
|
Must be a member of the NASA Federal Credit Union in his or her
own right. Must have achieved at least a "C" average in high school.
Essay required.
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 |
NASA Federal Credit Union P.O. Box 1730 Bowie, MD 20717
1-888-NASA-FCU www.nfcu.org (click on "Services") |
Refer to Website |
| Horace Mann Scholarship Program |
For children of public and private employees "B" average GPA, 1100
SAT. 23 ACT
Scholarships also available for employees of Horace Mann Insurance
Company.
Amount: $1,000 - $20,000 |
Access the Horace Mann website at:www.horacemann.com.
|
Refer to Website |
| Stonehouse Golf Youth Scholarship |
Must have played on high school golf team for at least two years.
3.5 GPA
Amount: $1,000 |
Stonehouse Publishing Company
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1411 Harney St., Suite 150
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 341-7273
dwelch@stonehousegolf.com
www.stonehousegolf.com |
Refer to Website |
*Accelerated Genetics' Youth Recognition Scholarship
|
Any high school senior planning to major in agriculture and who
has participated in high school agriculture education, 4-H or an agricultural
organization are eligible to apply. In addition, the applicant or
their parents must be currently purchasing products from an authorized
Accelerated Genetics' representative.
Amount: Four scholarships of $500 |
Accelerated Genetics
E10890 Penny Lane
Baraboo, WI 53913
1-800-451-9275
www.accelgen.com/schol_hs.html |
Refer to Website |
*Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program - Monsanto
and American Farm Bureau
|
Must have a member of family actively engaged in production agriculture,
no member of family employed by American Farm Bureau or Monsanto,
have an average or above average academic record and plan a career
in agriculture.
Amount: $1,500 |
National FFA Organization Scholarship Office
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
(317) 802-4321
scholarships@ffa.org
www.agfoundation.org |
Refer to Website |
| *Future Farmers of America Scholarships |
Various scholarships available for current members of FFA. Must
be U.S. citizen.
Amount: Varies |
Obtain information online at: www.ffa.org
scholarships@ffa.org |
Refer to Website |
*Institute of Food Technologist Scholarship
|
Must be pursuing an approved program in food/science technology.
Strong academics in high school. Must attend an approved university
with a program in food and science technology. (Texas A&M University
is the only one in Texas)
Amount: $2,500 maximum |
Institute of Food Technologists
Program Administrator - Scholarship Department
221 North LaSalle St.
Chicago, Il, 60601
(312) 782-8424
(312) 782-8340 FAX
www.ift.org
|
Refer to Website |
| *The Potlatch Foundation for Higher Education Scholarship |
The applicant must reside within 30 miles of a major Potlatch Corp.
facility in Arkansas, California, Idaho, Minnesota or Nevada or attend
high school in such an area. Selection will be based on character,
personality, leadership, scholastic achievement and financial need.
Application must be requested by December 15, 2002.
Amount: $1, 400 |
Application can be obtained by writing:
Potlatch Foundation for Higher Education
601 W. Riverside Ave.
Suite 1100
Spokane, WA 99201
or e-mail: foundation@potlatchcorp.com
www.potlatchcorp.com/company/foundations/html |
Refer to Website |
| American Chemical Society Scholars Program |
For African-American, Hispanic and American Indian students. Must
major in chemical sciences including chemistry, chemical engineering,
biochemistry and chemical technology.
Amount: $3,000 |
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
1155 16th St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
www.acs.org
1-800-227-5538 Ext> 6250 |
Refer to Website |
| Cargill Community Scholarship Program |
Available in communities served by Cargill, Inc. Applications will
be available on website starting November 1, 2002. Other scholarships
available for sons and daughters of Cargill employees.
Amount: $1,000 |
For more information, contact: Bonnie Blue Cargill
Community Relations 952-742-6247 bonnie_blue@cargill.com www.cargill.com
(Click on "In the community") |
Refer to Website |
| Catholic Aid Association |
Must have been a member of Catholic Aid Association for at least
two years. Entering a Catholic or state college or university.
Amount: $500 for Catholic universities, $300 for state universities. |
Catholic Aid Association
1-800-568-6670
agoserud@catholicaid.com
www.catholicaid.com |
Refer to Website |
| DECA Scholarships |
Scholarships are available for national DECA members. Requirements
and deadlines vary with specific scholarships.
Amount: $500 - $1,500 |
National DECA
1908 Association Dr.
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-5000
decainc@aol.com
www.deca.org |
Refer to Website |
| Minnie Pearl Ear Foundation Scholarship |
Must be a high school senior with a 3.0 GPA with a significant hearing
loss who is in mainstreamed classes. U.S. citizen.
Amount: $2,500 |
Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program
The EAR Foundation
1817 Patterson St.
Nashville, TN 37203
www.earfoundation.com |
Refer to Website |
| National Hispanic Fund Scholarships |
Various scholarships available for students of Hispanic heritage.
Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. 3.0 GPA
Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 |
High School Scholarship Selection Committee
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
One Sansome St. Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94104
Applications available online at:www.hsf.net |
Refer to Website |
| The Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund |
For students of Greek descent. Scholarships will be based on need
and merit.
Amount: Not listed |
Applications available on line at: www.htsfund.org
The Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund
823 Eleventh St.
New York, NY 10019-3535
htsfund@aol.com |
Refer to Website |
| Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation |
Various scholarships for students seeking a career in the aviation
maintenance industry.
Amount: $1,000 - $22,000 |
Aircraft Electronics Association
Educational Foundation
4217 S. Hocker
Independence, MO 64005
(816) 373-6565
(816) 478-3100 FAX
E-mail - info@aea.net
http://www.aea.net |
Refer to Website |
| The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship |
The Vegetarian Resource Group will award scholarships to graduating
high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools
and communities.
Amount: $5,000 |
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
410-366-8343
vrg@vrg.org
www.vrg.org |
Refer to Website |
*Czech Cultural Center Scholarship
|
Student born of Czech parentage, able to identify and communicate
with the Czech community, demonstrate academic ability and financial
need. U.S. citizen.
Amount: 3 scholarships of $1,000 |
Czech Cultural Center Houston
562 Northwest Mall
Houston, TX 77018-1018
713-686-6362
czech@wt.net
www.czechcenter.org |
Refer to Website |
| American Meteorological Society Minority Scholarships |
For Hispanic, native American and black students who intend to pursue
careers in atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
Amount: $3,000 for two years |
American Meteorological Society
Attn: Minority Scholarships
45 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-2426
www.ametsoc.org |
Refer to Website |
| Jesse Owens Foundation |
High school seniors who have attained at least a 2.0 GPA and shown
sound character by participation in extracurricular and community
serving activities.
Amount: Up to $2,000 |
The Jesse Owens Foundation
1 N. LaSalle St. #2149
Chicago, Illinois 60602
www.jesse-owens.org
owens@jesse-owens.org
(312) 527-3311 |
Refer to Website |
| *Inverness Corporation "Is All Ears" Contest |
Essay: "If you had the ear of any special person, famous or not,
what would you tell them and why?" in 150 words or less. Open to all
high school students ages 14 - 19. Online entries must be received
by 2/28/03 or by mail by 3/07/03.
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 |
Inverness Is All Ears Contest
P.O. Box 4427
Blair, NE 68009-4427
www.invernesscorp.com/contest |
Refer to Website |
| Guardian Insurance Company - "Girls Going Places Scholarship" |
For girls ages 12 - 16 who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship,
are taking the first steps toward financial independence and are making
a difference in their schools or community. Must be nominated by someone
other than applicant.
Amount: $1,000 - $10,000 |
See website for nomination form at: www.glic.com (Click
on "Womens Channel)
The Guardian Life Insurance Company
7 Hanover Square
Mailstop 25-E
New York, NY 10004 |
Refer to Website |
| Hamman Foundation Scholarship |
For students in the immediate Houston area which includes the counties
of Brazoria, Chambers, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery
and Waller. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need
and academic achievement. When requesting scholarship, include name
and address, high school attending and year and month of graduation.
Amount: 55 scholarships of $12,000 each |
To obtain application, write: George and Mary Hamman
Foundation,
910 Travis, Suite 1990, Houston, TX 77002-5816 (713) 658-8345
FAX (713) 658-0980 www.HammanFoundation.org |
Refer to Website |
| National High School Calculus Competition |
Any high school or pre-high school student in the U.S is eligible
to be nominated by a teacher.
Amount: $1,000 |
Check web site for coming application deadline.
www.calculus.org
ecalculusaward@yahoo.com |
Refer to Website |
| Optimist International Essay Contest |
Topic: "When Freedom is Threatened"
You do not need to be a member of the Optimist Club to enter.
Amount: $2,000 - $5,000 |
To enter, contact your local Optimist Club. Check website
for more information: www.oi.org |
Refer to Website |
| U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program |
U.S. citizen or permanent resident, enrolled full time at an eligible
institution that participates in the Federal Family Educational Loan
Program (FFELP) Check with Financial Office at college to see if they
are participating in this program.
Amount: 30 scholarships of $1,000 |
The only way to apply is online at www.usbank.com (click
on "Personal - Products and Services") 1-800-242-1200 - press "0"
for customer service representative |
Refer to Website |
| *"What History Means to Me" Essay Contest |
Open to all high school and middle school students. Must write essay
on "What History Means to Me."
Amount: $2,500 |
To obtain application, access website at: www.phschool.com
(click on "Social Studies" |
Refer to Website |
| *American Academic Services/ The Winning Way Writing
Scholarship |
Applicants must write a college admissions style essay no longer
than 700 words.
Amount: $1,000 |
American Academic Services/The Winning Way Writing
Scholarship
Coordinator
PO Box 208
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 876-0793
Access web site at: www.winningway.com for rules and regulations about
contest. |
Refer to Website |
| *American Health and Beauty Aids Institute - Fred Luster,
Sr. Education Scholarship |
Student majoring in chemistry, business or engineering. Minimum
3.0 GPA
Amount: $250 - $500 |
Fred Luster, Sr. Education Foundation
c/o AHBAI
401 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-644-6610
ahbai@sba.com
www.proudlady.org |
Refer to Website |
| *American Male Chorus of America Music Scholarship |
For students who will major in music in college.
Amount: Not specified |
Mail Completed Application Form to:
Don Peterson
AMCA Scholarship Chair
5225 Barton Road
Williamston, Michigan 48895 USA
Email: dpeterson@ei-ahla.org
Phone: (517) 655-3879
www.amcofa.org
|
Refer to Website |
| *C.J. Davidson Scholarship for the Texas Association,
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America |
A resident of the state of Texas, have an "85" grade average and
enroll in a college in the family and consumer science department.
Must have been an active member of a chapter of Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America for at least two years.
Amount: $900 per semester for 8 semesters. |
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
3530 Bee Caves Rd. Suite 101
Austin, TX 78746
www.texasfccla.org
|
Refer to Website |
| *Catholic Union of Texas - KJT Scholarship |
Must be KJT member. Academic achievement and extracurricular activities
considered.
Amount: 10 scholarships of $1,000 |
Download application at: kjtnet.org (click on "benefits")
or contact KJT State Office at 1-800-245-8182 or email: school@kjtnet.org |
Refer to Website |
| *ChairScholars Foundation |
Student must be physically challenged. "B" average in high school.
Essay required.
Amount: $5,000 per year |
ChairScholars Foundation, Inc.
16101 Carencia Lane
Odessa, Florida 33556-3278
813-920-2737
hugokeim@earthlink.net
www.chairscholars.org |
Refer to Website |
| *E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship |
Applicant must be a son, daughter, stepchild, legally adopted child
or grandchild of an active or deceased member of the American Postal
Workers Union.
Amount: Five awards of $4,000 |
E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship Program
American Postal Workers Union
1300 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
www.aflcio.org/scholarships |
Refer to Website |
| *East Texas Communities Foundation |
Various scholarships for graduating high school Seniors in EAST
TEXAS.
Amount: Various |
East Texas Communities Foundation
P.O. Box 1432
Tyler, TX 75710
903-533-0208
etcf@tyler.net
www.etcf.org |
Refer to Website |
| *Kaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay Competition |
Write an original essay on topic of student's choice that shares
an opinion, experience or personal feeling.
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 |
Kaplan/Newsweek Essay Competition
888 Seventh Ave. 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10106
http://school.newsweek.com |
Refer to Website |
| *McDonald's Employee Scholarship Program |
Must be currently employed by McDonald's for at least 4 months and
work at least 15 hrs. a week.
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 |
For rules and application, go to : mcdonalds.com (Select
country) |
Refer to Website |
| *National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees
- Ashley B. Carter Scholarship |
All applicants must be dependents of National Alliance of Postal
and Federal Employees who have been members in good standing for at
least three years.
Amount: $1,900 - $5,000 |
For further information, go to web site at: www.napfe.com
Ashley B. Carter Memorial Scholarship Fund
1628 11th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001 |
Refer to Website |
| *National High School Essay Contest - American Foreign
Service Association |
Essay contest is open to students in all states. If parents are
members of the United States Foreign Service, you are NOT eligible.
Select an issue that is important to you in United States foreign
policy today.
Amount: $750 - $2,500 |
National High School Essay Contest
American Foreign Service Association
2101 E. St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20037
202-944-5504
dec@afsa.org
www.afsa.org |
Refer to Website |
| *Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society - Vice Admiral E.P.
Travers Scholarship |
For dependent of active or veteran of Navy or Marines. Must have
2.0 GPA. Scholarships and interest-free loans available.
Amount: $2,000 |
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Education Division
801 North Randolph Street Suite 1228
Arlington, VA 22203-1978
703-696-4960
education@hq.nmcrs.org
www.nmcrs.org
|
Refer to Website |
*Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant
Program
|
A minority or female student who is a Texas resident and has a minimum
GPA of 3.0. SAT - 850, ACT - 21. Must major in civil engineering or
computer science and agree to work for the Department of Transportation
for two years after graduation.
Amount: Maximum - $6,000 per year |
Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant
Program Human Resources Division 125 E. 11th St. Austin, TX 78701-2483
1-866-554-4330 www.dot.state.tx.us (Click on "Customer Service") |
Refer to Website |
| *The Karla Scherer Foundation |
For female students majoring in Finance or Economics with plans
for a corporate business career in the private sector.
Amount: Not specified |
All applications must be requested in writing. A stamped,
self-addressed envelope must be included. See web site for more information.
www.comnet.org/kschererf |
Refer to Website |
| *The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation |
Students who are interested in a career in graphic communications
and will enroll full time in a two or four year college program.
Amount: Not specified |
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
200 Deer Run Road
Sewickley, PA 15143-2600
412-741-6860
E-mail: pgsf@gatf.org
http://www.gain.org/employment/scholarships/annual.html
|
Refer to Website |
| *Women's Western Golf Foundation |
Female, U.S. Citizen, financial need and involvement in a golf program.
Amount: $2,000 |
Women's Western Golf Foundation
Director of Scholarship
393 Ramsay Rd.
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
www.wwga.org |
Refer to Website |
| Grandmothers for Peace International Scholarship |
Must write autobiography of their activities relating to nuclear
disarmament, conflict resolution or community service.
Amount: $500 |
Scholarship Chairperson
Wiedner & Vandercook M.S.F.
16335 Patricia Way
Grass Valley, CA 95949
www.grandmothersforpeace.org |
Refer to Website |
| National Association of Negro Business and Professional
Women's Club Scholarship |
U.S. citizen, 3.0 GPA. Must be referred by a NANBPWC club member.
Amount: $1,000 - $1,500 |
To obtain application, write the Association between
November 1 and December 31. Student must enclose a self addressed
stamp envelope.
NANBPWC
1806 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-3208
202-483-4206
nanbpwc@aol.com
www.nanbpwc.org
|
Refer to Website |
| Society of Exploration Geophysicists Foundation |
Must major in physics, math or geology.
Amount: Averages $1,500 per year |
Society of Exploration Geophysicists P.O. Box 702740
Tulsa, OK 74170 (918) 497-5500 web@seg.org www.seg.org (click on "You
and Geophysics" then Student) |
Refer to Website |
| *Army Emergency Relief Fund-MG James Ursano Scholarship |
Applicant must be children, stepchildren legally adopted children
of Army soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased while on active
duty or after retirement. Unmarried and under the age of 22.
Amount: $700 - $1,800 |
Army Emergency Relief
MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund
200 Stovall St. Rm 5N13
Alexandria, VA 22332-0060
703-428-0035
rosie@aerhq.org
Can apply online at: www.aerhq.org |
Refer to Website |
| *Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition |
For high school students to research and write histories about the
contributions that African Americans have made to their communities
throughout Texas.
Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 |
The Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition
Office of Community Relations
The University of Texas at Austin
P.O. Box N
Austin, TX 78713-8914
(512) 232-7599
deb_duval@mail.utexas.edu
www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan |
Refer to Website |
| *Society of Petroleum Engineers/Gulf Coast Section
Scholarships |
U.S. citizen, plan to work in the petroleum industry, major in science
or engineering, reside in Houston area or 21 county Gulf Coast area.
SAT - 1100
Amount: Not specified |
For application, contact:
Scholarship Chairman
9555 West Sam Houston Pkwy. Suite 360
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 496-9424
www.spegcs.org |
Refer to Website |
| *National Alliance for Scholastic Achievement Scholarship |
U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must have at least a 2.75 GPA
and have completed the SAT or ACT.
Amount: $2,000 - $10,000 |
To request an application, send a Legal size or Size
10 SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE to:
National Alliance for Scholastic Achievement
#600
10820 Beverly Blvd. A5
Whittier, CA 90601-2569
www.eee.org/bus/nasa |
Refer to Website |
| *"Got Milk" Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year
Award |
Athletic excellence, academic performance, leadership and community
service. Applicants will also be asked to describe how drinking milk
has become part of their life and training regime.
Amount: $7,500 |
SAMMY 2001
c/o USA TODAY
7950 Jones Branch Dr.
McLean, VA 22108-0905
Apply online at: www.whymilk.com |
Refer to Website |
| UNA-USA National High School Essay Contest |
Write essay addressing an issue of substantial global concern by
actively investigating the United Nations and the world wide community.
See web site for this year's topic.
Amount: $500 - $1,000 |
www.unausa.org (Click on "Education, then Programs)
gsu@unausa.org
212-907-1371
Scholarship Program
UNA-USA
801 Second Ave., 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10017
|
Refer to Website |
| *Successful Farming Magazine and Bayer Corporation
Magazine Scholarship |
For students who will major in agriculture in a 2 or 4 year college.
Amount: Not specified |
Successful Farming Magazine/Bayer Corporation, Crop
Protection Scholarship
1716 Locust St/LN 424
Des Moines, IA 50309-3023
(515) 284-2903
devans@mdp.com
www.successfulfarming.com |
Refer to Website |
| *Dolphin Scholarship Foundation |
Scholarships are for children/stepchildren of Navy submariners or
members who have served in submarine support activities.
Amount: $3,000 |
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation
5040 Virginia Beach Blvd. Suite 104-A
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-671-3200
www.dolphinscholarship.org |
Refer to Website |
| *Homeland Ministries Scholarships |
Must be a member of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), C+ average,
will be enrolled as a full time student in an accredited school or
seminary.
Amount: Not specified |
Homeland Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ)
P.O. Box 1986
Indianapolis, Indiana 42206
homelandministries@dmh.disciples.org
1-888-DMH-2631
www.homelandministries.org |
Refer to Website |
| *Marshall E. McCullough/National Dairy Shrine Scholarship |
U.S. citizen, Must major in Dairy/Animal Science or Agricultural
Journalism.
Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 |
National Dairy Shrine, Exe. Director
1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd.
Columbus, OH 43228-9792
(614) 878-5333
(614) 870-2622 FAX
shrine@cobaselect.com
www.dairyshrine.org
|
Refer to Website |
| *Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship |
For child or grandchild (natural or adopted) of a MOPH member in
good standing or a Purple Heart recipient. U.S. citizen. 3.5 GPA
Amount: $1, 750 |
Scholarship Committee
MOPH National Headquarters
5413-B Backlick Rd.
Springfield, VA 22151-390
www.purpleheart.org |
Refer to Website |
| *National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
Free Enterprise Scholars Award |
The NFIB Free Enterprise Scholars Program identified and recognizes
young people who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and initiative.
Applicants must be nominated by a dues-paying member of NFIB. See
web site for more information.
Amount: $1,000 |
NFIB 202-314-2018 www.nfib.com (click on "Education
Foundation) |
Refer to Website |
| Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest - U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service |
Submit an original design which will be used to produce the Federal
Junior Duck Stamp.
Amount: $1,000 - $4,000 |
For contest rules and information, see web site at:
http://duckstamps.fws.gov |
Refer to Website |
| *Chevrolet Excellence in Education Award |
Hispanic senior with 3.2 GPA. Citizen or permanent resident. Award
based on academic excellence, community service and work experience.
Amount: $1,000 |
Request application in writing to :
GM Scholarship Administration Ctr.
700 W. 5th St.
Naperville, Illinois 60563-7715 |
Refer to Website |
*Flexographic Technical Association
|
Must demonstrate an interest in flexography (graphic arts). Must
exhibit exemplary performance in area of graphic arts/communications.
Overall GPA of at least 3.0.
Amount: $2,000 |
Flexographic Technical Association 900 Marconi Ave.
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-7212 (631) 737-6020 membership@flexography.org
www.flexography.org (click on "FTA Online", then "Flexo in Education") |
Refer to Website |
*Healthcare and Nursing Education Foundation
|
For residents of Houston area who express a desire to pursue a professional
career in nursing.
Amount: $3000 |
H&NE Foundation Scholarship
3815 Montrose Suite 200
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 802-7865
info@hnef.org
www.hnef.org |
Refer to Website |
| *James R. Hoffa Scholarship |
The applicant must be a son, daughter or grandchild of a teamster
member.
Amount: $10,000 |
scholarships@teamster.org
www.teamster.org |
Refer to Website |
| *The National Association of Minority Engineering Program
Administrators, Inc. |
African American, Hispanic and American Indian students who will
pursue a degree in engineering. Must have a 3.0 GPA and SAT - 1000/ACT
- 25. Must attend a NAMEPA member institution (see web site).
Amount: $1,000 |
National Scholarship Selection Committee Chair
NAMEPA, Inc.
1133 W. Morse Blvd., Suite 201
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 647-8839
www.namepa.org |
Refer to Website |
| *American Federation of Teachers/Robert G. Porter Scholarship |
Must be an AFT member's dependent who intend to pursue a career
in labor, education, health care or government service.
Amount: $8,000 |
Robert G. Porter Scholars Program
American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO
555 New Jersey Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
www.aflcio.org/scholarships/nat_aft.htm |
Refer to Website |
| *American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
- Daughters of Penelope Scholarships |
Applicant or parent must be member of Daughters of Penelope. Must
be Female, of Greek descent and U. S. citizen.
Amount: $1,000 |
Daughters of Penelope
1909 Q Street, NW Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
202-234-9741
daughters@ahepa.org
ahepa.org
|
Refer to Website |
| *David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund |
Active participant in community or religious activities, demonstrate
financial need, $20.00 application fee.
Amount: Up to $1,000 |
Access web page for more information: www.wilsonfund.org |
Refer to Website |
| *Lagrant Foundation |
Applicant must be African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic
or Native American who plans to major in marketing, public relations
or advertising. 2.5 GPA
Amount: |
The Lagrant Foundation
555 S. Flower St. Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90071-2300
323-469-8680
www.lagrantfoundation.org |
Refer to Website |
| *Learning for Life Scholarships |
Must be member of Learning for Life Program. Various scholarships
available.
Amount: $500 - $2,000 |
For more information about the Learning for Life program
and to find local chapter, visit web site at : www.learning-for-life.org
(click on "Exploring")
Learning for Life National Office
1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
972-580-2000 |
Refer to Website |
| *National Foster Parent Association Scholarship |
Applicant must be in a foster youth program.
Amount: Not listed |
National Foster Parent Association
7512 Stanich Ave #6
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
www.nfpainc.org |
Refer to Website |
| *Women Marine Association |
Must be a direct descendant by blood, adoption or stepchild of a
Marine on active duty or has served in the Marine Corps or Marine
Corps Reserve. 23 ACT or 1100 SAT.
Amount: $1,500 |
Women Marine Association
P.O. Box 10128
Moreno Valley, CA 92552
wma@womenmarines.org
www.womenmarines.org |
Refer to Website |
| American School Food Service Association/Child Nutrition
Foundation Scholarships |
Various scholarships offered for ASFSA members and their dependents.
Requirements vary with scholarship - some require a major in school
food service related field. Some deadlines are early as April 1, 2003.
Amount: Up to $1,500 |
CNF Scholarship Committee
700 S. Washington St. Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-887-8822
For more information, see web site at: asfsa.org or e-mail: servicecenter@asfsa.org |
Refer to Website |
| International Dairy-Deli Bakery Association |
Must be current full or part-time employee of a supermarket dairy,
deli or bakery department or an employee for a company which services
those departments. College major must be in a food-related field.
Must have 2.5 GPA
Amount: $250 - $1,000 |
Scholarship Committee
IDDBA
P.O. Box 5528
Madison, WI 53705-0528
608-238-7908
iddba@iddba.org
www.iddba.org |
Refer to Website |
| National Sculpture Society Competition |
For young artists in the beginning of their career. Scholarships
are available for students of figurative and representational sculpture.
Amount: $1,000 |
Scholarships
National Sculpture Society
237 Park Ave. Ground Floor
New York, NY 10017
www.nationalsculpture.org |
Refer to Website |
| *Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute |
For Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented
activities in their communities. There is no GPA or major requirement.
Amount: $1,500 - $5,000 |
CHCI Scholarship Awards 504 C Street NE Washington,
DC 20002 1-800-EXCEL-DC www.chci.org (click on "Education Center") |
Refer to Website |
| *National Defense Transportation Association |
Must be a dependent of a NDTA member. Preference goes to students
who plan to major in transportation, logistics or related fields.
Amount: Tuition assistance |
NDTA 50 S. Pickett St. Suite 220 Alexandria, VA 22304-7296
703-751-5011 www.ndtahq.com (click on "Foundation" |
Refer to Website |
| *iflurtz Scholarship |
Available for students in Student Council, National Honor Society,
FBLA, Key Club, DECA, athletics and Junior Achievement,
Amount: $500 |
Down load application at: iflurtz.com
scholarships@iflurtz.com
1-888-767-1901 |
Refer to Website |
| Holocaust Remembrance Report Essay Contest |
Write essay of no more than 1,200 words why it is vital to remember
and pass to a new generation the history and lessons of the Holocaust.
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 |
Contest rules and regulations available on web site
at: www.holocaust.hklaw.com
1-866-452-2737 |
Refer to Website |
| *Award of Excellence Asthma Scholarship Program |
For high school students with documented asthma and have achieved
excellence in academics, extra curricular activities and community
service.
Amount: 15 scholarships of $1,000 |
Associates to the AAAAI (Spouses and Friends) Award
of Excellence Asthma Scholarships 611 E. Wells St., 4th Floor Milwaukee,
WI 53202 (414) 272-6071 Application available online at: www.aaaai.org
(click on "Members" then "Associates") |
Refer to Website |
| *Kohl's Kids Who Care Program |
To recognize students who volunteer in their community. Each store
will have one winner.
Amount: $50 - $5,000 |
www.kohlscorporation.com |
None Listed |
| Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
National High School Science Fair |
U.S. citizen. Must submit science project related to the communications,
intelligence or informations systems field. Each AFCEA chapter may
nominate one project. Contest is in Spring of 2003.
Amount: $1,000 |
Contact local chapter for more information or visit
web site at: www.afcea.org
scholarships@afcea.org
703-631-6149
|
None Listed |
| Association of the Sons of Poland Scholarship |
Must be a member of the Association and be an insured member for
at least two years and display academic achievement.
Amount: Not listed |
Association of the Sons of Poland
333 Hackensack St.
Carlstadt, NJ 07072-1043
201-935-2807
sonsofpoland@yahoo.com
www.angelfire.com/nj/asop |
None Listed |
Baptist General Conventions of Texas - Mary Hill Davis
Ethnic Missions Scholarship
|
Must be a person of ethnic background and be a member of Texas Baptist
ethnic congregation, resident of state of Texas, U.S. citizen or permanent
resident, must attend a Baptist college in Texas.
Amount: Not listed |
Baptist General Convention of Texas
333 N. Washington St. Suite 371
Dallas, TX 75246-1798
1-800-352-5342
Visit web site to download application at:www.bgct.org/ethnic_missions |
None Listed |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant Program |
Must be a member of and at least 1/4 degree Indian blood of an American
Indian tribe. Must be accepted into an accredited college and demonstrate
financial aid.
Amount: Varies |
The grant application is available with the education
officer of the Tribe of your membership. |
None Listed |
| Early High School Graduation Scholarships |
For Texas residents who will graduate from high school in no more
than 36 consecutive months.
Amount: $1,000 |
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Student Services Division
P.O. Box 12788
Austin, TX 78711-2788
1-800-242-3062
www.thecb.state.tx.us |
None Listed |
| GoCollege.Com Scholarships |
Register online for monthly drawings for scholarships sponsored
by GoCollege.com
Amount: $250 |
Register online at: www.gocollege.com |
None Listed |
| Golden Corral Restaurants Loan Program |
For employees of the Golden Corral Restaurant. Loan will be reduced
for each month student works full time with Golden Corral after completion
of degree.
Amount: $500 - $2,000 |
Contact your local Golden Corral Restaurant for more
information. www.goldencorralrest.com (click on "career", then on
"co-workers") |
None Listed |
| HACEMOS (Hispanic Association of Communications Employees
of SBC) |
For active and retired employees and family of SBC Communications.
Some local chapters have developed scholarship programs designed to
assist students who may need financial assistance to complete college.
Amount: Not listed |
www.watchtime.com/hacemos
Chapters in Austin, Corpus Christi, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock Permian
Basin and Rio Grande Valley. Check with local chapters for information
about scholarships. |
None Listed |
| Millennium Society Scholarships |
Must be accepted at a college or university outside of the applicants
country or culture of origin. Must be between the ages of 17 and 25.
Some scholarships require the applicant to be accepted in a UWC (United
World College) program.
Amount: Not listed |
Millennium/UWC Scholarships
The Millennium Society
195 North Harbor Dr. Suite 1802
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312-729-1000
www.millenniumsociety.org |
None Listed |
| National Alliance for Excellence, Inc. |
U.S. citizen who plans to attend an accredited college or university
in the United States. Competition will be in the categories of academics,
technological innovation, visual arts and performing arts.
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 |
Enclose $5.00 processing fee
National Alliance for Excellence Inc.
1070-H Hwy 34 # 205
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 765-1730
info@excellence.org
www.excellence.org |
None Listed |
| Next Step Magazine Writing Contest |
A first person account from teenagers on subjects like peer pressure,
politics, friends, world events, culture, dating or other relevant
topics.
Amount: $100 |
Submit entry online only at: nextstepmagazine.com |
None Listed |
| Nursing Student Scholarship Program |
Residents of state of Texas, students must enroll in a nursing program
in Texas.
Amount: Maximum award $1,500 for LVN, $2,000 for Associate Degree
and $3,000 for Bachelors in Nursing
|
Obtain information from any public institution in Texas
offering an accredited program in Nursing |
None Listed |
| Papa John's Scholars Program |
Scholarships are awarded based on creative ability, community involvement,
ac
Amount: $1,000 |
This program is not available in all areas. Contact:
Scholarly Pursuits, Inc. at 1-800-865-9373 or e-mail scholarmail@aol.com
www.papajohns.com (click on "about Papa John's - then "community") |
None Listed |
| September 11 Scholarship Alliance |
To provide educational assistance to the children of those killed
or permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 attacks
on United States. There are other scholarships for 9-1-1 dependent
children listed on web site.
Amount: Not listed |
September 11 Scholarship Alliance
Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc.
1505 Riverview Rd.
P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
1877-862-0136
scholarships@csfa.org
www.scholarships911.org |
None Listed |
| Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation |
For Hispanic students who are interested in studying engineering
or science.
Amount: $500 - $7,000 |
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation
5400 E. Olympic Blvd. # 306
Los Angeles, CA 90022
213-888-2080 |
None Listed |
| State Farm Companies Foundation |
Various scholarships for high school, undergraduate and graduate
students.
Amount: Varies |
Access website: www.statefarm.com/foundati/awards.htm |
None Listed |
| Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc. Scholarships |
For student who has been active and shown leadership in the field
of home economics.
Amount: $1,000 |
See website at: www.texas-ec.org for more information. |
None Listed |
| Texas Public Education Grant Program (TPEG) |
For residents, nonresidents and international students who will
attend a public college in the state of Texas.
Amount: Maximum award based of financial need |
Contact your public college financial aid office |
None Listed |
| Texas Tuition Exemption |
Tuition and/or fee exemption for students who will attend a public
institution in the state of Texas. Categories include exemptions for
blind and deaf students, children of disabled firefighters and peace
officers, students who are dependents of POW/MIA'S and students who
are in foster care.
Amount: Tuition and/or fee exemptions |
Contact your public college financial aid office or
:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Student Services Division
P.O. Box 12788
Austin, TX 78711-2788
1-800-242-3062
www.thecb.state.tx.us |
None Listed |
| Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) |
For residents of the state of Texas who will attend a independent
college in Texas
Students must not major in theology or religion.
Students may not receive athletic scholarships.
Amount: Maximum award is the lesser of the students' need or $3,860. |
Contact the financial aid office at a participating
independent college or university |
None Listed |
| United Parcel Service Earn and Learn Program |
Must be employed by UPS. Loans will be repaid if employment with
UPS continues.
Amount: $2,000 - $8,000 |
For more information: www.upsjobs.com (click on "Earn
and Learn") |
None Listed |
| *AFL-CIO Scholarships |
Various scholarships offered to members and dependents of members
of AFL-CIO. Scholarships offered through specific unions and states.
Amount: Varies |
Check web site for more information: www.aflcio.org/scholarships. |
Varies |
| *Poetry Contests |
Various contests for writers of original poetry. Requirements vary
with contest.
Amount: Varies |
For more information see website at: http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/Contests/Poetry/ |
Varies |
| American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Awards |
Various scholarships offered by the American Legion Auxiliary. Deadlines
vary - as early as February 12, 2003.
Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 |
Access the American Legion Auxiliary web site for more
information: www.legion-aux.org
All scholarships will be turned in to the local American Legion Post. |
Varies |
| Department of Defense Scholarships for Military Children |
Various scholarships for children of active, retired or reserve
military personnel. Various deadlines, some as early as February 15th.
Amount: $1,500 |
For more information: access website at www.odedodea.edu. |
Varies |
| Educaid's "Gimme Five Sweepstakes" |
1 scholarship will be awarded monthly. Winners will be chosen by
random drawing.
Amount: $5,000
|
Apply online: www.educaid.com |
Varies |
| High School Journalism Scholarships |
Various scholarships for students interested in majoring in journalism.
Amount: Varies |
For more information go to web page at: http://highschooljournalism.org |
Varies |
| Intel International Science and Engineering Fair |
Provides an opportunity for young scientists to share ideas, showcase
cutting-edge science projects and compete for awards and scholarships.
Both team and individual competitions. Competitors must compete in
local and state contests.
Amount: $500 - $50,000 |
For complete information, access web site at: www.sciserv.org
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
1719 N. St.
Washington, DC 20036
202-785-2255 |
Varies |
| Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration Contest-National Society
of the Sons of the American Revolution |
For U.S. residents. Sophomores, juniors or seniors in a public or
parochial school. Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must
address the Revolutionary War or a personality showing the relationship
it bears to America today.
Amount: $200-$3000 |
Applicants must compete in local or state chapter contests.
Check web site for State Chapters and rules of contest.
www.sar.org
Chairman of the Rumbaugh Oration Contest
NSSAR Headquarters
1000 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40203-3208
E-mail: contests@sar.org |
Varies |
| Junior Science and Humanities Symposium |
JSHS invites high school students to conduct an original investigation
in sciences, engineering or mathematics and to participate in regional
and state symposiums.
Amount: $2,000 - $20,000 |
For more information, visit web site at: www.jshs.org
JHSH
24 Warren St.
Concord, NH
603-228-4520
cousens@jshs.org |
Varies |
| Korean American Scholarship Foundation |
For students of Korean descent. Scholarship based on academic achievement,
school activities and community activities.
Amount: Varies |
Each applicant must submit an application to the respective
KASF region that is designated by the state where school is located.
Check out web site for more information at :www.kasf.org |
Varies |
| National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
|
Various contests sponsored by the NSSAR, including the Eagle Scout
Contest and Joseph Rumbaugh Oration Contest.
Amount: Varies |
For more information, see web site at: www.sar.org
502-589-1776 |
Varies |
| Poetry.Com Contest |
Submit an original poem, twenty lines or less, on any subject ,
in any style.
Amount: $1,000 |
Submit poem online at: www.poetry.com |
Varies |
| Scholastic Art and Writing Awards |
There are ten writing categories and sixteen art categories. Students
should check web site for detailed information. Deadlines vary from
by region with some as early as November 15, 2002.
Amount: From tuition to $5,000 |
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
557 Broadway
New York, N.Y. 10012
212-343-6493
A&Wgeneralinfo@Scholastic.com
www.scholastic.com/artandwritingawards |
Varies |
| Soroptimist International Clubs Violet Richardson Award |
For young women ages 14-17 who have volunteer activities such as
fighting drugs, crime and violence, cleaning up the environment and
working to end discrimination and poverty.
Amount: Varies |
Scholarships are administered through local clubs and
are not available areas. Check with your local Soroptimist Club or
check web site for more information.
www.soroptimist.org |
Varies |
| Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships |
Various scholarships offered through the Texas Farm Bureau. Scholarship
deadlines vary - some as early as February 15, 2003.
Amount: Varies |
Check website for more information.
Texas Farm Bureau
P.O. Box 2689
Waco, TX 76702-2689
(254) 772-3030
www.txfb.org |
Varies |
| The International Library of Photography Photo Contest |
Submit an original photo. Contest is ongoing.
Amount: $10,000 |
Submit by mail at: The International Library of Photography
3600 Crondall Ln.
Suite 101-3111
Owings Mills, MD 2117
or submit online at: www.picture.com |
Varies |
| Third Wave Foundation |
For young women who are involved as activists, artists or cultural
workers working on issues such as racism, homphobia or sexism. Deadlines
are October 1 and April 1.
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 |
Third Wave Foundation
511 W. 25th St. # 301
New York, NY 10001
212-675-0700
info@thirdwavefoundation.org
www.thirdwavefoundation.org |
Varies |
| Writers/Illustrators of the Future Contests |
For writers or illustrators of science fiction or fantasy stories.
The contest has four quarters- October 1, January 1, April 1 and July
1.
Amount: $1000 - $4,000 |
L. Ron Hubbard Writers or Illustrators of the Future
Contest
P.O. Box 1630
Los Angeles, CA 90078
contests@authorservicesinc.com
www.writersofthefuture.com |
Varies |
