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Many
agencies,
employers,
military
and
service
organizations
award
funds
to
students.
Receipt
of
these
external
awards
may
result
in a
reduction
of
financial
aid
from
Mercer.
Therefore,
if
you
are
a
financial
aid
recipient,
you
must
notify
the
Office
of
Student
Financial
Planning,
in
writing,
of
any
resources
you anticipate
receiving
from
sources
other
than
Mercer.
To
the
extent
possible,
we
will
adjust
loan
awards
before
reducing
grant
funds.
Examples
include
Veterans'
Benefits,
Employer
Reimbursements,
etc.
It
is
also
your
responsibility
to
notify
the
Office
of
Student
Financial
Planning
of
any
special
instructions
or
billing
information
regarding
external
funds.
All
checks
for
these
awards
must
be
sent
to
the
Office
of
Student
Financial
Planning.
No
credit
will
be
entered
on
your
account
before
the
check
arrives.
It
is
Mercer's
policy
to
equally
divide
external
scholarships
between
fall
tuition
and
spring
tuition
each
semester
unless
otherwise
specified
by
the
donor.
AACE International scholarships are available in amounts ranging from $750 to $3,000. Specific awards will be determined based on your overall scholarship and collegiate accomplishments.
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time students who have achieved at least second-year academic standing in a program related to cost engineering/cost management. These programs include:
Applicants in their final undergraduate year must have been accepted to attend a full-time graduate program in the next academic year to qualify for a scholarship.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact:
Charla Miller
Phone: 800.858.COST or +1.304.2968444
E-mail: cmiller@aacei.org
Accountemps/AICPA Scholarship (Graduate or Undergraduate, $2,500)
This scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate or graduate students at regionally accredited institutions in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Those persons who are already CPAs are not eligible for this scholarship. Eligibility requirements differ by academic level, and the application procedures are lengthy, so please call and request these instructions and an application. The AICPA cannot process and must destroy incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications.
The amount of the scholarship is $2,500 for one year. Recipients are selected by the Scholarship Selection Committee. The selection is based on demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership and future career interests. This scholarship program does not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, race, age, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the selection of students. The deadline for receipt of all application materials is April 1st. Accountemps/AICPA cannot be responsible for materials that are lost or delayed in the mail.
Student Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be:
- A declared accounting, finance or information systems major (this must be indicated on your transcript) with an overall and major GPA of 3.0
- A student who has satisfactorily completed at least 30 semester hours, or 45 quarter hours, or equivalent college work, including at least six (6) semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting
- Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student (12 semester hours or equivalent.) Students who will be transferring to a four-year school for the first time must include an acceptance letter from that school
- An AICPA student affiliate member.
For more information, please call 212-596-6224 or visit accountemps.com or www.aicpa.org.
AFCEA General Emmett Paige Scholarships
Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, to veterans, and to their spouses or dependents, who are working full time toward a degree in accredited 4-year colleges or universities in the U.S. (Veterans entering college as freshmen are eligible to apply; all others must be at least second-year college students, enrolled as sophomores or juniors at the time of application.) PLEASE NOTE: DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
Eligibility: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, major in electrical, computer, chemical or aerospace engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics, and have a GPA of 3.4 on 4.0 scale or better. Candidates must provide a copy of Certificate of Service, Discharge Form DD214, or facsimile of candidate's current Department of Defense or Coast Guard Identification Card.
Contact Information:
Name: Norma Corrales
Phone: (703) 631-6149 or (800) 336-4583 ext. 6149
E-mail: scholarship@afcea.org
Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to full time students enrolled in accredited degree-granting 4-year colleges or universities in the U.S. Candidates must be at least second-year college students, enrolled as sophomores or juniors at the time of application. PLEASE NOTE: DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
Eligibility: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and working toward a degree in electrical, computer, chemical or aerospace engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics, and must have a GPA of 3.5 on 4.0 scale or better.
Contact Information:
Name: Norma Corrales
Phone: (703) 631-6149 or (800) 336-4583 ext. 6149
E-mail: scholarship@afcea.org
AFCEA Sgt. Jeannette L. Winters, USMC Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Men and women currently on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps or U. S. Marine Corps veterans who are honorably discharged and are majoring in electrical, aerospace or computer engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics with a GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale or better are eligible to apply. A copy of a Certificate of Service, Discharge Form DD214, or facsimile of a current Department of Defense Identification Card is required.
Contact Information:
Norma Corrales
(703) 631-6149 or (800) 336-4583 ext. 6149
E-mail: scholarship@afcea.org
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
The American Chemical Society provides scholarships for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other chemically-related fields such as Environmental Science, Materials Science, or Toxicology.
To qualify, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian;
- a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.;
- a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college;
- high academic achievers in Chemistry or Science (GPA of 3.0 or higher);
- able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to FAFSA;
- a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore, or junior intending to or already majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology.
NOTE: Students planning careers in medicine or pharmacy are not eligible for this program.
To apply, students must complete an application form, provide an SAR (Student Aid Report), submit transcripts and required letters of recommendation. Only complete application files will be considered by the Selection Committee. The deadline for submitting applications is March 1, annually.
An application form or other information is available by calling 1-800-227-5558 ext. 6250 or by sending an e-mail to scholars@acs.org. For specific questions regarding the program, contact Robert Hughes, Program Manager, at r_hughes@acs.org.
Completed application packages should be mailed to the following address:
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Department of Diversity Programs
1155 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
American
Patriot
Scholarship
Program
Prompted
by
the
tragic
events
of
September
11,
2001,
MOAA
established
the
American
Patriot
Scholarship
Program
for
the
sons
and
daughters
of
Uniformed
Services
personnel
-
officer
and
enlisted,
Guard
and
Reserve
-
who
have
died
in
active
service.
The
size
and
number
of
grants
available
to
these
students
depends
on
how
much
is
raised
each
year.
Each
grant
will
be
at
least
$2,500.
To
qualify
for
consideration,
a
student
must
be
under
the
age
of
24
and
a
child
of a
member
of
the
uniformed
services
who
died
in
active
service.
If
such
a
child
served
in a
Uniformed
Service
before
completing
college,
however,
his
or
her
maximum
age
for
eligibility
will
be
increased
by
the
number
of
years
he
or
she
so
served,
up
to
five
years.
For
more
information,
visit
www.MOAA.org/education
Anne
Ford
Scholarship
The National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. (NCLD) is seeking applicants for The Anne Ford Scholarship. This scholarship is a $10,000 award given to a high school senior with an identifiable learning disability (LD) who is pursuing an undergraduate degree. It is available to students of high merit in public or private secondary schools. An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. Financial need will be strongly considered. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Only U.S. citizens are eligible.
For more information, visit www.ncld.org
The Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) wishes to award one scholarship of $1,000 to an upper-class undergraduate or graduate student who is interested in a career in Government Accounting or Public Administration and has outstanding leadership potential and communication skills. Financial need is not a consideration.
Candidates must:
-
Be enrolled half-time or full-time at an institution of higher education in the Atlanta or surrounding areas, pursuing a Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting, Public Administration, etc.
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Be recommended by an MBA Director or a Department Head, Associate Dean, or Dean for Business Administration of the institution
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Be a Georgia resident
-
Complete an application with required recommendation.
For additional information, please contact:
Mr. Terry Frix
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Division of Medicaid and Children's Health
61 Forsyth Street SW, Suite 4T20
Atlanta, GA 30303-8909
404-562-7495
404-562-7483 (FAX)
The AXA Achievement Scholarship is sponsored by the AXA Foundation in association with U.S. News and World Report. This program is open to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-or-four-year college or university. Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents and must have demonstrated ambition and self-drive as evidenced by an outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community, or the workplace. For more information or an application, visit www.axa-achievement.com.
Ayn Rand Institute
The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors an annual essay contest on Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged. Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of the book. For rules of the contest and additional information, visit www.aynrand.org/contests or contact the following:
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest, Dept. W
The Ayn Rand Institute
2121 Alton Parkway, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92606
essay@aynrand.org
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The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship covers tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. Applicants must intend to pursue careers in Math, Science, or Engineering. (Students who plan on studying medicine are only eligible if they intend to pursue a career in medical research.) Candidates must have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and be in the upper quartile of his or her class. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or nationals. (Resident aliens must include a letter stating their intent to obtain U.S. citizenship and a copy of their Alien Registration Card.) For more information, visit www.act.org/goldwater.
This scholarship aims to diversify and expand participation in international study by supporting students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad. Through a competitive selection process, awards of up to $5,000 are made for U.S. citizen, undergraduate students to study abroad for up to one academic year. The award may be used for tuition and fees, room and board, books, local transportation, health insurance and international airfare. Candidates must be undergraduate students at a U.S. 2-year or 4-year college or university and currently receiving the Federal Pell Grant at the time of application. Approximately 15% of applicants are selected to receive the Gilman Scholarship with a total of 360 awards made in two cycles each year. The Spring cycle has an online application deadline of October 15, and the Fall cycle has a deadline of April 15.
For more information, contact:
Gilman International Scholarship Program
Institute of International Education
520 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 740
Houston, TX 77027-9407
1-888-887-5939 ext. 25
E-mail: gilman@iie.org
Cancer
Scholarships
American Cancer Society
Some divisions of the American Cancer Society offer college scholarships for pediatric cancer survivors. The Young Cancer Survivor Scholarships are restricted to students within the states served by the division, and details vary from division to division. Several hundred scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 are awarded each year. Information about these awards and the telephone number for your division can be obtained by calling the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345.
Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation
The Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation awards scholarships for families affected by brain tumors, whether the recipient is a patient, survivor, or immediate relative of one. The award is granted based on financial need, with special consideration given to members of the tennis community. The foundation awards a maximum of $25,000 in scholarships annually. The application deadline is April 1. For more information, write to Donna Doherty, Executive Director, Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation, 175 No. Main St., Branford, CT 06405, or call 1-888-GULLIKSON.
The Ryan Mullaly Second Chance Fund
The Ryan Mullaly Second Chance Fund offers a $1,000 scholarship for cancer survivors. Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents, have been diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 13 and 20, and currently be age 25 or younger. Priority is given to students still undergoing treatment, students with a significant treatment history, students with substantial post-treatment side effects, and students just beginning their college education. For more information, write to Ryan Mullaly Second Chance Fund, 26 Meadow Lane, Pennington, NJ 08534, call 1-609-737-1800, or send email to The2ndChanceFund@aol.com.
Patient Advocate Foundation
The Patient Advocate Foundation awards eight Scholarships for Survivors of $5,000 per year for cancer survivors to initiate or complete a course of study that has been interrupted or delayed by a diagnosis of cancer or other life-threatening, chronic or debilitating disease. Recipients must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Recipients are required to complete 20 hours of community service during the school year. The application deadline is May 1. For more information, write to Patient Advocate Foundation, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 200, Newport News, VA 23606, call 1-800-532-5274, or fax 1-757-873-8999.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States (PBTFUS) provides scholarships for people who have been diagnosed with a childhood brain or spinal cord tumor. The application deadlines are June 1 and December 1. For more information, write to National Family Support Program Coordinator, Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States, 302 Ridgefield Ct., Asheville, NC 28806, call 1-800-253-6530, or send email to familysupport@pbtfus.org.
Special Love, Inc.
Special Love, Inc. offers college scholarships of $1,000 to $2,250 to cancer survivors and students diagnosed with cancer, regardless of whether they are currently receiving treatment or not. Eligibility is limited to current and past participants of Special Love's camping programs, including Camp Fantastic, Young Adults (YAC) Weekend, Fantastic Friends Weekend, and Fantastic Winter Weekend. The application deadline is April 1. For more information, write to Special Love, Inc., 117 Youth Development Court, Winchester, VA 22602, call 1-540-667-3774 or 1-888-930-2707, or fax 1-540-667-8144.
André Sobel River of Life Foundation
The André Sobel River of Life Foundation awards the André Sobel Award of $5,000 and honorable mentions of $1,000 to young cancer survivors under the age of 21. This is an essay competition. The deadline is in early April. For more information, call 1-310-276-7111 or send email to Info@AndreRiverOfLife.org.
Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship
The Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 to college students who are fighting cancer or who have overcome cancer. It is one of several scholarships offered by the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. The deadline is in August. Applications may be requested at scholarship@ulmanfund.org.
Children of Breast Cancer Scholarships
The Children of Breast Cancer Scholarships are awarded to students who lost a parent to breast cancer and to children of breast cancer survivors. The scholarship amount is at least $1,000. For more information, write to Children of Breast Cancer Scholarship Fund, PO Box 4032, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation awards five scholarships of up to $10,000 per year to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are 25 years old or younger and who have lost a parent to breast cancer. Candidates who are already in college must have a college GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. Candidates must plan to attend a state college or university in the state where they reside. Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents. The application deadline is in mid-November. (The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation also funds doctoral dissertation awards, postdoctoral fellowships and grants for cancer research.) For more information, write to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Attn: Grants Dept. -- College Scholarship, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite #250, Dallas, TX 75244, call 1-972-855-1616, or send email to ccombs@komen.org.
Marilyn Yetso Memorial Scholarship
The Marilyn Yetso Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 to college students who have lost a parent to cancer or whose parent is currently fighting cancer. It is one of several scholarships offered by the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. The deadline is in August. Send email to scholarship@ulmanfund.org to request an application.
Pink Ribbon Scholarship
Pink Ribbon Scholarships are awarded annually to a graduating high school senior whose mother or father is a breast cancer survivor or died from breast cancer. The application deadline is February 1. For information, visit www.pinkribbon.com.
This scholarship was established to provide women an opportunity to further their education and to better prepare themselves for positions of leadership in central Georgia communities. Scholarships are awarded annually to non-traditional female students.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact:
The Community Foundation of Central Georgia
277 MLK Jr. Boulevard, Suite 303
Macon, GA 31201
478-750-9338
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City of Macon Scholarship
The City of Macon offers fifteen scholarships each year to Mercer University students. Awards for the 2007-2008 academic year will be $2,000 each. Recipients must reside in the Macon city limits. Selection is based on financial need and academic accomplishment. Application packets can be picked up at City Council Offices. The application deadline is usually mid-June. Applications should be available late Spring.
Clifton
Trust
(Edward
S.
Whitehead,
Jr.
Scholarship
Program)
Preference is given to residents of Bibb County. Other criteria used include the applicant's scholastic ability as reflected by his/her grades in school, relevant test scores, applicant's financial need, and the good character of the applicant. The deadline for this scholarship is June 1st. To request an application, contact:
The Clifton/Whitehead Scholarship
Selection Committee
Community Foundation of Central Georgia
277 MLK Jr. Blvd., Suite 303
Sponsored by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, the Collegiate Inventors Competition seeks to encourage undergraduate and graduate students to pursue new ideas, processes and technological innovations. The invention must have been reduced to practice and patentable. It may not have been made available to the public as a commercial product or process or been patented or published more than one year prior to the date of submission to the competition. The grand prize winner receives $50,000. There are also two Graduate Collegiate Inventors Competition award winners of $25,000 each and two Undergraduate Collegiate Inventors Competition award winners of $25,000 each. For more information, write to the following:
The Collegiate Inventors Competition
c/o The National Inventors Hall of Fame
221 S. Broadway Street
Akron, OH 44308-150
Community
Foundation
for
Greater
Atlanta,
Inc.
The Foundation manages several scholarship funds for the benefit of eligible Georgia applicants. Each scholarship has its own specific purpose and eligibility criteria. For further information regarding the many scholarships offered and to download applications, contact:
The Community Foundation for Greater
Atlanta, Inc.
50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 449
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 688-5525
www.atlcf.org
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarships are open to U.S. high school seniors who have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. A total of 250 scholarships are awarded each year, with 50 National Scholars receiving $20,000 scholarships and 200 Regional Scholars receiving $4,000 scholarships. Recipients are selected based on leadership, character, civic and extracurricular activities, academic excellence, and community service. This is an extremely competitive program with more than 100,000 applications received each year. The application deadline is in late October or early November. For more information, call 1-800-306-COKE or visit
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
CHCI awards scholarships to Latino students from the U.S. and Puerto Rico who have a history of performing public and/or community service activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Recipients will receive a one-time scholarship of $2,500 to attend a four-year or graduate-level academic institution or $1,000 to attend a two-year community college.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Consistent active participation in public and/or community service activities
- Demonstrated financial need
- Good writing skills
- Full-time enrollment in an accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested
- U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency.
For more information, contact:
CHCI Scholarship Awards
911 2nd Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
1-800-EXCEL DC
www.chciyouth.org
David W. Miller, a senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education, was killed at the age of 35 by a drunken driver in January 2002. Mr. Miller's outstanding career was distinguished by two hallmarks: his insatiable curiosity about people and the world of ideas, and his love for precise and evocative writing.
With this award, now in its second year, The Chronicle seeks to pay tribute to Mr. Miller and to identify and nurture future generations of student journalists who are as interested in big ideas and excellent writing as he was.
The award consists of a $2,000 prize and a certificate, and is presented annually. The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2005, and the winner will be announced in the fall.
Candidates may apply for the award by submitting up to three samples of published work accompanied by a one-page letter describing the articles and why they were chosen for submission.
The samples of published work must have appeared in a campus publication during the 2004-05 academic year. Each piece of writing should be journalistic, using expository, explanatory, narrative, or other techniques to report evenhandedly on a topic of intellectual interest. Examples include a new trend, discovery, or theory; an important scholarly debate; an issue with both scholarly and public-policy implications; or a researcher who is as interesting as his or her scholarship. Applicants may bolster their candidacies by submitting articles on a variety of topics or in a range of genres.
Opinion essays, personal columns, scholarly or research papers, and articles that present the author's own research findings are ineligible.
Candidates for the award must have been undergraduate students at the time their articles were published. Applicants may be students in any country, but their submissions must be in English.
Applicants should send their materials, including an address or addresses at which they can be reached in the fall, to:
David W. Miller Award
The Chronicle of Higher Education
1255 23rd Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037
milleraward@chronicle.com
Applications may be submitted on paper or by e-mail. Writing samples may be original clippings, photocopies of clippings, printouts from publications' Web sites, or links to such Web sites. Applicants seeking the return of their materials should include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Electronic-only submissions should be sent as straight-text e-mail messages, not as attachments.
Because of the volume of submissions, applicants will not receive confirmation that their materials have arrived and only the winning applicant will be informed individually of the contest's outcome.
The Education is Freedom National Scholarship Program provides college scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to high school seniors that meet the following criteria:
- U.S. resident for one year at time of application
- Current U.S. high school senior
- First-time enrollment in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- GPA of 3.0-3.5
Scholarship selection is based upon financial need, activities/leadership, work history, and candidate appraisal. For more information, visit http://www.educationisfreedom.org/.
The Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" Competition awards 500 four-year scholarships to high school seniors. U.S. citizenship is required. Each year, the following renewable scholarships are awarded: two $15,000 scholarships; two $10,000 scholarships; two $5,000 scholarships and 494 $1,000 scholarships. Contact your local Elks lodge for more information. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
The FEEA Scholarship Program is for current civilian federal employees and their dependent family members (spouse/child.) Adult children and other relatives are eligible if claimed on the sponsoring employee's tax return. Active duty military members and military retirees are not eligible nor are their dependents.
Applicants must be current high school seniors or college students working toward an accredited degree and enrolled in a two- or four-year post-secondary, graduate or postgraduate program. All applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants who are dependents must be full-time students. Applicants who are federal employees may be part-time students.
For additional information and an application, visit www.feea.org.
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You can access FastWeb's free scholarship search and other resources by visiting www.fastweb.com
Guidelines for Eligibility:
- Interest in exploring ordained ministry as a life's work
- Demonstrated leadership ability in church or school community
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Rising junior or senior at a North American college or university
- Under the age of 30
- Citizen of the United States or Canada
As many as 70 Undergraduate Fellows will be named each academic year.
The Fund for Theological Education, Inc.
Undergraduate Fellows Program
825 Houston Mill Road, Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 404-727-1450
FAX: 404-727-1490
fte@thefund.org
www.thefund.org
www.exploreministry.org
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Gates Millennium Scholars
The Gates Millennium Scholarship program is sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and administered by the United Negro College Fund. Nomination by a professional educator (principal, teacher, guidance counselor, etc.) is required. The focus of this program is on students who will be pursuing careers in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. Candidates must be African-American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident/national, have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, and be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking freshman in the fall. Candidates must be eligible for the Pell Grant. Nominations must be submitted by February 1. For more information, write to Gates Millennium Scholars, P.O. Box 10500, Fairfax, VA 22031-8044, or call 1-877-690-GMSP (4677).
The Georgia Press Educational Foundation offers scholarships to Georgia students studying journalism. Scholarship applications are due to GPEF no later than February 1 for the following academic year. For more information or to download an application, visit www.gapress.org.
General Emmett Paige Scholarship
This program is open to veterans and persons on active duty in the uniformed military services and to their spouses or dependents who are currently enrolled full time in an accredited 4-year degree-granting institution in the United States. Graduating high school seniors are not eligible, but veterans entering college as freshmen may apply. Spouses or dependents must be sophomores or juniors. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be of good moral character, have demonstrated academic excellence, be motivated to complete a college education, and be working toward a degree in Engineering (aerospace, chemical, computer, or electrical), Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science with a GPA of 3.4 or higher. They must provide a copy of Discharge Form DD214, Certificate of Service, or facsimile of their current Department of Defense or Coast Guard Identification Card.
For more information, visit http://www.afcea.org/education/undergrad.asp
Georgia
Engineering
Foundation
Scholarships
Awarded to worthy students preparing for a career in Engineering or Engineering Technology. Applications and electronic filing instructions can be found at www.gefinc.org.
Georgia Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship
Two $3000 awards available
This scholarship is open to students who plan to pursue graduate or undergraduate (junior or senior level) studies in a public finance area, public administration, or a career in government finance. Recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Applications and additional information may be found at www.ggfoa.org/Scholarships
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GSFA offers $500 scholarships to full-time students in an accredited undergraduate college or vocational-technical school during the fall term of that year. Applicants must be an active member of the Georgia State Firefighters' Association, his/her spouse, child, or stepchild. For more information, visit www.gsffa.org
Gimme Five® Scholarship Sweepstakes
Win $5,000 for College or Trade School!
Every quarter, Educaid awards a new lucky high school senior with a $5,000 scholarship for their first-year expenses at an accredited college or trade school!
There will be four quarterly drawings this year, and each scholarship will be made payable to the winner's school of attendance. It's free to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need.
For sweepstakes rules and to enter, go to https://educationloans.wachovia.com/web/gimmefive/
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Glamour's Top 10 College Women Competition
Any woman who is currently a full-time junior at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada for the 2005-2006 academic year is eligible to enter. A panel of judges will evaluate candidates based on leadership experience, personal involvement in community and campus affairs, and academic excellence.
Applications must be received by February 12, 2007.
The Harry S. Truman Scholarships are open to college juniors who are U.S. citizens and nationals and who want to go to graduate school in preparation for a career in public service (government of the nonprofit and advocacy sectors). The scholarship consists of a $26,000 grant. Truman Scholars are selected on the basis of their potential as future "change agents" who will improve the ways public entities serve the public good. Candidates should also have an extensive record of campus and community service. Candidates must be nominated by their college or university. For more information, visit www.truman.gov
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500. Visit http://www.hsf.net/ for a full list of scholarship opportunities.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation will award graduate scholarships to help students with exceptional promise and demonstrated financial need reach their full potential through education. Each award will fund tuition, fees, and living expenses for the length of a Jack Kent Cooke Scholar's graduate degree, up to six years.
To be eligible, a candidate must
- Be a college senior OR recent graduate (since May 1999) from an accredited college or university in the U.S.,
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent),
- Plan to attend graduate school, starting in fall 2004, and
- Be nominated by his or her undergraduate institution.
Horace Mann Employee Scholarship
Horace Mann is dedicated to helping provide for the needs of its employees. This year, Horace Mann is offering two $10,000 scholarships for children of Horace Mann employees to attend college. The Horace Mann Scholars will receive $10,000 each in scholarship funds payable over four years.
Scholarship applicants will be judged on a written essay, school and community activities, high school transcript, and letters of recommendation. Financial need is not a consideration, but applicants who have all educational expenses paid through other scholarships and/or grants are ineligible.
Horace Mann Scholarship for Educators
The Horace Mann Scholarship Program for Educators provides funds to help public and private school teachers continue their education. To be eligible, an applicant must be an educator employed b a U.S. public or private school district or U.S. public or private college/university and currently enrolled or planning to enter a two or four-year accredited college or university. The applicant must have a minimum of two years teaching experience.
Interested teachers should contact their local Horace Mann agent or visit the Horace Mann home page at www.horacemann.com. The online application is available via the website and is the only way to apply.
Horace Mann Student Scholarship Program
Horace Mann, the largest national multi-line insurance company, is offering $50,000 in scholarships for children of public and private school employees to attend college. One of the Horace Mann Scholars will receive $10,000 in scholarship funds payable over four years, and five other scholars will receive $4,000 each in scholarship funds payable over four years. Twenty additional scholars will each receive one-time $1,000 awards.
Scholarship applicants will be judged on a written essay, school and community activities, high school transcript, and letters of recommendation. Financial need is not a consideration, but applicants who have all educational expenses paid through other scholarships and/or grants are ineligible.
For more information, visit www.horacemann.com
The Institute for Humane Studies
The Institute for Humane Studies is a unique organization that assists undergraduate and graduate students worldwide with an interest in individual liberty. For scholarship opportunities, visit www.theihs.org.
The James Madison Graduate Fellowship
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation seeks applicants committed to a career in teaching American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary level.
For an application or additional information about the fellowship program, please call 1-800-525-6928 or visit the Foundation's website: www.jamesmadison.com
Jaques
Foundation
Preference is given to residents of Bibb County and the surrounding area who demonstrate need. Recipients must be well-rounded individuals with definitive educational goals and must have a GPA of at least 2.0. The deadline for this scholarship is May 1st for the following academic year. To request an application, contact:
The
Jaques
Foundation
c/o
Bank
of
America
Private
Bank
P.O.
Box
4007
Macon,
GA
31213
(478)
744-6455
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides 4-year college scholarships of up to $6,000 annually to minority high school students to attend the college of their choice. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
For more information, visit www.jackierobinson.org or call 212-290-8600.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation seeks applicants committed to a career in teaching American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary level.
For an application or additional information about the fellowship program, please call 1-800-525-6928 or visit the Foundation's website: www.jamesmadison.com.
Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Each year the Jeannette Rankin Foundation awards grants to low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves, their families, and their communities. The JRF grants are for $2000. The funds are not limited to just tuition expenses, but can also be used for books, supplies, transportation, childcare, or any other living expenses.
For more information, visit www.rankinfoundation.org
John Gyles Education Awards
The John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. Full Canadian or American citizenship is a requirement. Awards are available to both male and female students for all areas of postsecondary study. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered in the selection process. Selected students will receive up to $3,000. Filing dates for mailing applications are April 1st, June 1st, and November 15th.
To receive an application, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
John Gyles Education Awards
Attention: The Secretary
P.O. Box 4808
712 Riverside Drive
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canada E3B 5G4
These scholarships are competitive awards of $5,000 per year of study for liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting who, in the opinion of the American Institute of CPA's (AICPA) Selection Committee, show significant potential to become successful practitioners.
For further information, please call the AICPA at 212-596-6221 or e-mail edcat@aicpa.org.
Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is open to Georgia high school seniors who will be entering a Georgia university, college, or technical institute (if program is two or more years) in the fall.
For additional information and an application, visit www.cbaofga.com.
Kern Foundation Scholarships
Application Deadline: April 1
Northern Seminary was selected by the Kern Family Foundation to offer full tuition scholarships that make theological education feasible for qualified candidates who wish to serve in pastoral ministry.
For more information, contact the following:
Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund
The Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund of the Home Builders Association of Georgia awards scholarships to qualified students seeking a career directly related to the home building industry. Scholarships are awarded based upon academic excellence, career goals, letters of recommendation, financial need, and other activities or services. Each of these areas is reviewed very carefully as the committee rates each application.
For more information, contact:
Home Builders Association of Georgia
3015 Camp Creek Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30344
404-763-2453
Liberty Mutual Scholarships ($5,000)
Application Deadline: November 1
Criteria: This scholarship is open to outstanding juniors who have an appropriate major (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, MIS, etc.) and an interest in working in a business environment.
The Lucent Technologies Foundation is sponsoring an annual international competition to identify and reward students for academic excellence and achievements in math, science, and technology.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Status as a first-year university student (or in the U.S., a graduating high school senior). For a list of eligible fields of study, please visit the program's web site.
- Outstanding academic achievements in math and science.
- Citizenship or permanent/long-term residence in the country in which you are applying.
- Availability to attend the Global Summit.
- Interest in pursuing a career related to information technology.
For further information, visit http://www.iie.org/programs/lucent
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
For scholarship information, visit www.marine-scholars.org.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 3008
Princeton, NJ 08543-3008
Mervyn's Scholarships
This scholarship program, sponsored by Mervyn's and Target Corporation, is open to high school seniors only. Eligibility criteria and the application form are available at www.mervyns.com.
Microsoft College Scholarships
Microsoft is committed to building the pipeline of future computer scientists. Our scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Students from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.
We offer four types of technical scholarships to current undergraduate students: General Scholarship, Women's Scholarship, Underrepresented Minority Scholarship, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities. For more information, visit www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/
MidSouth Federal Credit Union Scholarships
MidSouth Federal Credit Union will award the following scholarships:
Scholarship for a Graduating Senior
A $4,000 ($1,000/year) scholarship will be awarded to the winning applicant. Any child of a MidSouth FCU member may apply. The student must be graduating with or before his/her class and must enter an accredited college within one year of completing high school. Applicants will be considered on the basis of grades, SAT/ACT scores, citizenship, and written recommendations by two teachers or administrators. Need will be considered in the case of otherwise equally qualified applicants.
Continuing Education Scholarship
A $2,000 ($500/year) scholarship will be awarded to the winning applicant. Applicants must be MidSouth FCU members in good standing, have graduated from high school or completed the GED requirement, and must have been accepted to an accredited college or technical school at the time of application. Applicants will be considered on the basis of need, grades, written essay, overall appearance of the application and written recommendations by two community leaders.
Applications are available at any MidSouth FCU office or www.midsouthfcu.org.
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For scholarships and grants available exclusively to the military community, visit www.military.com.
MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund for Dependent Children of Army Soldiers
The 2007-2008 scholarship application, AER Form 4-R, will be available after November 1, 2006. All students wishing to apply must complete an application and provide supporting documentation by the established deadlines. For more information, visit at http://www.aerhq.org/
AER National Headquarters
MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund
200 Stovall Street RM. 5N13
Alexandria, VA 22332-0600
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation expects to award 80 scholarships of up to $5,000 and 50 honorable mentions on the basis of merit to sophomore and junior level college students. Scholarships are offered in any of three categories:
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To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; or
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To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy; or
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To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitments to careers related to Native health care.
For more information, visit www.udall.gov
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Most Excellent Senior Team Scholarship Program
Robins Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the continuation of its scholarship program. This scholarship program will award five individuals a four-year scholarship at $1,000 per year. Scholarships will be awarded to the chosen graduating seniors who have been accepted at (and will attend) a college, university, or vocational school in 2007. Applicants must have an account at Robins Federal Credit Union to apply. Anyone who attends school in the following counties is eligible to open an account at Robins Federal Credit Union: Baldwin, Bibb, Clarke, Crawford, Emanuel, Houston, Jones, Macon, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Taylor, Telfair, Twiggs, or Wilkinson County.
For further information or an application packet, ask any Credit Union Representative or log onto www.robinsfcu.org to print a copy of the application.
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MOTOFWRD Scholarship Competition
MOTOFWRD, a new scholarship competition from Motorola, gives college students nationwide the chance to define the future of communications and technology. This competition challenges students to submit their most innovative ideas about the future of seamless mobility to answer to the consumer demand to live life wherever, whenever, and however. Seamless mobility is a set of solutions that will provide easy, uninterrupted access to information, entertainment, communication, monitoring and control when, where and how we want regardless of the device, service, network or location.
For more information on this competition, visit www.motorola.com/motofwrd
MyStateParkPhotos.com Scholarship Program
Applications are available at http://www.mystateparkphotos.com.
NABA Scholarship Program
Since inception, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) has provided over $5.08 million in scholarship funds to deserving students preparing to enter various business professions.
To qualify, individuals must:
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Be an ethnic minority who is currently enrolled as a full-time (12 semester hours or equivalent), undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or first-year senior accounting, finance, or business major
or
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Be a minority graduate student enrolled or accepted into a Masters of Accountancy program.
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Be a paid NABA member. A paid member is one whose membership dues have been received by NABA's National Office by the scholarship deadline (December 31st). (Dues of $20 for undergraduate students, or $120 for graduate students, can be submitted with a scholarship application.)
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Have a minimum grade point average in your major and overall of 2.5
For more information, visit www.nabainc.org
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
The NFB gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars. For more information, please contact:
Mrs. Peggy Elliott, Chairman
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Committee
805 Fifth Avenue
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
641-236-3366
www.nfb.org
National Society of Accountants Scholarship Program
The NSA Scholarship Foundation awards an average of 40 scholarships per year in the amount of approximately $1,000 each for accounting students entering their third or fourth year of studies, and approximately $500 each to students entering their second year of studies. Undergraduate students who meet the following criteria can apply:
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U.S. or Canadian citizens enrolled in a degree program at an accredited U.S. business school, college, or university;
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Accounting majors with a "B" or better average.
Scholarships are awarded primarily for academic attainment, demonstrated leadership ability, and financial need.
For more information, contact:
Susan E. Noell
1010 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1574
800-966-6679 ext. 1312
snoell@nsacct.org
The Network for Professional and Executive Women has established a scholarship fund for women entering their junior or senior year of a baccalaureate program or a graduate degree program. The award is $1,000 and can be used for tuition, books, and laboratory fees or similar charges. For more information and an application, visit www.networkforprofessionalwomen.com. The deadline is April 15th.
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NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The NIH UGSP will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for 1 year and can be renewed up to 4 years.
The Volunteer Services Scholarships are awarded annually to selected students who have stated a desire and intent to pursue a career in the field of human health care. Financial need in order to pursue your career will be a determining factor for an award.
For an application or more information, contact:
Mrs. Gail Sinno, Volunteer Office
North Fulton Regional Hospital
3000 Hospital Boulevard
Roswell, GA 30076-9930
770-751-2602
E-mail: gail.sinno@tenethealth.com
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Professional
Association
of
Georgia
Educators
(PAGE)
Foundation
Scholarships
PAGE Scholarships
Applicants must:
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Be a PAGE member
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Be pursuing an advanced degree in education or initial certification
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Submit an essay (maximum of two typewritten pages) concerning how you plan to meet the challenge of educating children today
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Agree to teach in Georgia for three years
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Submit three recommendation forms (must be included with application)
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Have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
SPAGE Scholarships
Applicants must:
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Be a SPAGE member
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Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
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Submit current official transcript
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Be an upcoming junior or senior or graduate student
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Submit an essay (maximum of two typewritten pages) stating your philosophy of education, including reasons for wanting to become a teacher
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Agree to teach in Georgia for three years
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Submit three recommendation forms, one of which must be from a college professor.
Each scholarship is a one-time cash award of $1,000. For more information, visit www.pagefoundation.org
Pilot
International
Foundation
Scholarships
The Pilot International Foundation sponsors three scholarship programs: The PIF/Lifeline Scholarship, The Marie Newton Sepia Memorial Scholarship, and the Pilot International Foundation Scholarship. Applicants for these scholarships must be preparing for, or already involved in, careers working with people with disabilities/brain related disorders. They must have and maintain a GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and a 4.01 on a 5.0 scale. In addition, the Foundation administers Pilot International's Ruby Newhall Memorial Scholarship that is awarded to International students studying in the U.S. and Canada. Applicants must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
All applicants for a Pilot International Foundation scholarship must be sponsored by a Pilot Club in their hometown or in the city in which their college or university if located. Applications for the Foundation's scholarship programs are available through www.pilotinternational.org, but they are only accessible by Pilot Club members.
For more information or to have an application form mailed to you, please e-mail pifinfo@pilothq.org. Please note: you must include the name of the Pilot Club to which you belong in order to receive an application.
Preference is given to residents of Bibb County and the Central Georgia area, based on the applicant's scholastic ability as reflected by his/her grades in school, relevant test scores, and the applicant's financial need. All forms and information must be received by the R.A. Bowen Trust by June 1st for the following academic year. To request an application, contact:
The
R.
A.
Bowen
Trust
P.O.
Box
4611
Macon,
GA
31208-4611
(478)
742-2565
http://www.rabowentrust.org/
E-mail:
RABTrust@juno.com
The 2008 Most Excellent Senior Team Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who have already been accepted at (and will attend) their college or university in fall 2008.Thee will be five scholarship winner who will each receive a four year, $4,000 scholarship ($500 each semester for 4 years).
Eligibility:
- Must be from one of the following Georgia counties: Baldwin, Bibb, Clarke, Crawford, Emanuel, Houston, Jones, Macon, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Taylor, Telfair, Twiggs, or Wilkinson.
- Must be a primary member of Robins Federal Credit Union at least 6 months prior to application deadline and be in good standing.
- Must have already applied for financial aid at their chosen college or university.
Rocky
Mountain
Elk
Foundation
Wildlife
Leadership
Awards
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's Wildlife Leadership Awards Program was established to recognize, encourage and promote leadership among future wildlife management professionals.
To be eligible, applicants, by the end of the spring semester/quarter, must:
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Be an undergraduate in a recognized wildlife program
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Have junior or senior standing (completed a minimum of 56 semester hours or 108 quarter hours)
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Have at least one semester or two quarters remaining in their degree program
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Scheduled to be enrolled as a full-time student for the following fall semester/quarter.
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Previous recipients of a Wildlife Leadership Award are ineligible.
For more information or to obtain an application, please visit http://www.elkfoundation.org
Or contact:
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Wildlife Leadership Awards
PO Box 8249
Missoula, MT 59807-8249
Attn: Sara Dexter or sdexter@rmef.org
fax: 406-523-4550
Ron
Brown
Scholarships
The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply.
Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. More than 200 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars since the inception of the Program.
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Fran Hardey
Executive Assistant
Ron Brown Scholar Program
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901
www.ronbrown.org
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Ronald
McDonald
House
Charities/Future
Achievers
Scholarship
Program
Ronald McDonald House Charities local Chapters, with support from Global RMHC, McDonald's and McDonald's restaurants, offer scholarships to students from communities who face unlimited access to educational and career opportunities. These scholarships are part of RMHC's and McDonald's ongoing commitment to education.
High school seniors who have at least one parent of African-American heritage and are eligible to attend a two- or four-year college with a full course of study may apply. Applicants must also reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating program.
Most local Chapters of RMHC award students a minimum of $1,000 scholarships, although amounts may vary in some local program areas. Students should contact their corresponding local Chapter of RMHC for detailed information. Contact information is available at www.rmhc.org.
Ronald
Reagan
Future
Leaders
Program
The Ronald Reagan Future Leaders Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Phillips Foundation. It provides scholarships of up to $10,000 to college undergraduate students who demonstrate "leadership on behalf of the cause of freedom, American values and constitutional principles." Candidates must be U.S. citizens and currently college sophomores or juniors.
For more information, visit www.thephillipsfoundation.org or contact:
The Phillips Foundation
1 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 620
washington, DC 20001
ATTN: Jeff Hollingsworth
202-250-3887 ext. 628
jhollingsworth@phillips.com
The
Sallie
Mae
Fund
Community
College
Transfer
Scholarship
The Community College Transfer Scholarship Program is designed to assist community college students of Hispanic heritage obtain a bachelor's degree. It is available to community college students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution the following academic year. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500. For more information, visit www.thesalliemaefund.org
Scholarship
Experts
Scholarship Experts helps students & parents to quickly and accurately identify sources of college scholarships to pay for college. We help both US and international students find scholarships to attend college in the USA. www.scholarshipexperts.com
ShopKo
Scholars
Awards
Sponsored by ShopKo Stores, this scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Applicants must be U.S. citizens living within 100 miles of a ShopKo store in one of the following states: California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. Application forms are available at ShopKo Stores or online at www.shopko.com.
SWE Scholarships
The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. In fiscal year 2004, SWE disbursed more than 130 new and renewed scholarships valued at more than $250,000.
Grants are announced in the late spring (sophomore, junior, senior and graduate students) and late summer/early fall (freshmen and reentry students) for use during the following academic year. Grant payments are made in the fall for corporate-sponsored scholarships and in both the fall and spring for endowed scholarships, upon proof of registration.
All SWE Scholarships are open only to women pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees in engineering or computer science, as well as engineering and computer science students enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs. This list of SWE-approved colleges and universities is the same list as the ABET-accredited engineering programs.
For more information, visit www.swe.org
The TIAA-CREF Ruth Simms Hamilton Research Fellowship was established to honor the pioneering work of the late Dr. Ruth Simms Hamilton, Michigan State University Professor and TIAA Trustee. The fellowship, administered by the TIAA-CREF Institute, will be awarded for graduate-level research related to the study of the African Diaspora by graduate students enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. The fellowship will be for one year and students may reapply for the fellowship each year that the program is offered.
Eligibility Requirements:
You may apply for the TIAA-CREF Ruth Simms Hamilton Research Fellowship if you are…
- A current graduate student in a program at an accredited U.S. college or university
- Maintaining a GPA of 3.5 of higher (out of 4.0)
- Engaged in research relating to the African Diaspora
- The author of an original, cutting-edge research paper on an aspect of the African Diaspora
You may apply online at www.tiaa-crefinstitute.org.
For additional information, contact:
Mr. Cameron Johnson
TIAA-CREF Ruth Simms Hamilton Research Fellowship Processing
C/o SPA, Inc.
PO Box 23737
Nashville, TN 37202-3737
615-320-3149 ext. 119
cjohnson@spaprog.com
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Talbot's
Women's
Scholarship
Fund
Applications are available in all Talbots U.S. stores, as well as https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen
Questions regarding the scholarship program should be addressed to:
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, PO Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
507-931-1682
Target
All-Around
Scholarship
Sponsored by Target Corporation, this scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduates who are United States citizens age 24 or younger. The scholarship is based primarily on community volunteer service. Applications for the 2005-2006 school year are expected to be available in spring 2004 at Target stores, online at www.target.com, or by calling 800-316-6142.
Thomara
Latimer
Cancer
Foundation
Scholarship
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible:
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High school senior accepted to an accredited college/university or a vocational/technical school in a medically related field (e.g. medical technician, physical assistant, etc.)
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College student admitted to a medically related professional program (e.g. nursing, medicine, physical or occupational therapy
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Cancer survivor, between the ages of 18-30, pursuing higher education at a college/university or vocational/technical school
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Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation on official stationery from school, community, and/or church representatives. High school applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 upon graduation; college applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.0.
For additional information and/or an application, please call 248-557-2346 or e-mail info@thomlatimercares.org
Truckload
Carriers
Association
Scholarships
A one year scholarship from the Truckload Carriers Association will be awarded on a per-semester basis to be automatically renewed for the second semester upon recommendation of the University and showing of good academic standing by the recipient. The total amount of the scholarship will be between $1,500 to $3,000.
Any college junior or senior in good standing, who is the child, grandchild, or spouse of an employee or an employee of a trucking company, or the child, grandchild or spouse of an independent contractor or an independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company and attending an accredited four-year college or university is eligible for a scholarship.
The recipient of the scholarship must show financial need, excellent scholastic achievement in the freshman and sophomore years (minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA required), maintain full-time student status and be an individual of high character and integrity. Those students pursuing transportation and business degrees will be given special consideration. The scholarship will be awarded without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or religion.
For
more
information,
visit
www.truckload.org/scholarships
Ty
Cobb
Educational
Foundaton
Scholarships are available for undergraduate students who are residents of Georgia, have demonstrated financial need, and have completed at least 30 semester hours of college credit with an average of "B" or higher. Students with the highest academic averages and the greatest need will be given priority. All forms and information must be postmarked by June 15th for the following academic year. To request an application, contact:
Ty Cobb Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 937
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
www.tycobbfoundation.com
E-mail: tycobb@mindspring.com
Tylenol
Scholarship
Sponsored by McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, the Tylenol Scholarship is open to residents of the 50 states and the District of Columbia who are high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students majoring in a health-related field. Eligibility criteria and the application form are available at participating retail stores and at www.tylenol.com.
The
Sallie
Mae
Fund
American
Dream
Scholarship
Program
Developed in partnership with the United Negro College Fund, this program awards scholarships to African-American students with demonstrated financial need. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. For more information and an application, visit www.thesalliemaefund.org.
The
Sallie
Mae
Fund
First
in
My
Family
Scholarship
Program
Developed in 2001 with the Hispanic College Fund, this program provides scholarships to full-time, undergraduate Hispanic-Americans who are first in their families to attend college. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. For more information and an application, visit www.thesalliemaefund.org.
The
Sallie
Mae
Fund
Unmet
Need
Scholarship
Program
This program helps financial aid officers meet the needs of full-time, undergraduate students whose financial aid packages fall short by $1,000 or more. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,800. For more information and an application, visit www.thesalliemaefund.org.
Applicants to the Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund must
- Be women currently residing in the United States;
- Be women who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 1995;
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school;
- Be attending the full 2005-2006 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2006; and
- Have at least 2 semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete their undergraduate* degree as of the beginning of the 2005 fall academic term.
*Students who have previously obtained a bachelor's degree are not eligible to apply.
The program is independently managed by Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America, a national nonprofit educational support and student aid organization. Any questions regarding the program or the application process may be directed to Scholarship America at (507) 931-1682.
USA
Funds
Access
to
Education
Scholarships
To qualify for consideration for these scholarships, a student must:
- Plan to enroll or are enrolled in full- or half-time undergraduate or full-time graduate- or professional-degree coursework at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school. GED recipients also are eligible. Students must plan to enroll or be enrolled through Feb. 1, 2009.
- Have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less, as documented on a 2007 federal income-tax return on which the applicant is claimed as a federal tax exemption.
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Students studying in the U.S. on an F1 visa are not eligible. Eligible non-citizens must be permanent U.S. resident aliens with a Green Card, or refugees with a Departure Record (Form I-94) from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service showing one of the following designations:
- Refugee.
- Asylum granted.
- Alien paroled into the United States for at least one year.
- Alien granted a stay of deportation due to fear of persecution on account of race, religion or political opinion.
- Conditional entrant (if I-94 was issued before April 1980).
- Are not currently in default on a federal education loan.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2008.
For more information or to download an application, visit www.usafunds.org.
Watson-Brown
Foundation,
Inc.
Scholarship assistance is offered to students who have financial need, have maintained a 3.0 or greater GPA, and have been active in extra-curricular and community activities. Preference is given to residents of Georgia and South Carolina attending colleges in Georgia and South Carolina. The scholarship application and all supporting document must be POSTMARKED by February 15th for the following academic year. To request an application, contact:
The
Watson-Brown
Foundation,
Inc.
310
Tom
Watson
Way
Thomson,
GA
30824-0037
(706)
595-8886
www.watson-brown.org
Xerox
Technical
Minority
Scholarship
Application
The Technical Minority Scholarship Program was developed to demonstrate the strong commitment by Xerox to provide financial support and meaningful experiences for minorities. Scholarships are made available to minorities enrolled in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or above. For more information and an application, visit www.xerox.com/employment.
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