www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
Eligibility: Graduating seniors who plan to continue their education at a 4 year college or university in Fall 2013. Must be a U.S. Citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have exemplified outstanding leadership skills. Award: Up to $40,000 Deadline: January 10
Contact: Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation, Jerry Hodges, President, P.O. Box 83395, Los Angeles, CA 90045, (310) 215-3985, anoldwarrior@msn.com,
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of accredited high schools who have graduated or will graduate in the school year 2012-2013. Additionally, applying students must have a GPA of at least three points (3.0) on a four-point scale and demonstrate a sincere aptitude for and pursuit of a career in aviation, aerospace technology or research. Award: $1,500 Deadline: January 12
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, graduates, or GED recipients that are African American, American Indian / Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American. Minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 unweighted scale. Award: Varies based on financial need (average $11,000+) Deadline: January 15
Eilgibility: For high school seniors participating in an approved AVID program and planning to enter a four-year college or university. Award: $20,000, Min. GPA 2.7; Deadline: January 13
Contact: PO Box 130744 Birmingham, AL 35213 (205) 591-8910 Fax: (205) 592-2307; e-mail: civitan@civitan.org; www.civitan.org
Eligibility: High school seniors and undergraduates in their final year. Applicants must be pursuing a career in higher education, special education, vocational education, health care services, and the teaching of social studies. Award: $1,000; Deadline: January 31
www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm
Contact: American Physical Society, Arlene Modeste Knowles, Administrator, 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740-3844, (301) 209-3232, minority@aps.org
Eligibility: Any African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship. Engineering physics and applied physics majors also welcome to apply. Award: $2,000 for new recipients, $3000 for renewal recipients Deadline: February 1
www.christermon.com/scholarship/applications.php
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to children, grandchildren, or legal guardians, of persons who currently hold full time employment with, or who are proprietor of, a company holding a valid California liquor, beer or wine license. This includes restaurants, hotels, retail wholesale grocery establishments, airlines, breweries, wineries, distributors, etc. Award: $1,500 - $5,000 Deadline: February 1
www.34thcdsac.org/awards_scholarships.html
Eligibility: Competition open to all high school students who live in the 34th Congressional District. To find out if you live in the 34th Congressional District go to www.house.gov and type in your zip code and address. Award: Varies ($250 - $1,000 scholarship + cash prizes) Deadline: Early February
bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org
Eiligibility: Open to all U.S. high school students. Awarded based on academic achievement, volunteer and work experience. Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 15
Eligibility: Awarded to students that demonstrate leadership, character, and initiative in school and community affairs and merits academic achievement. Open to US high school seniors with a 3.4+ GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 15
www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Eligibility: High School Seniors who will continue their education at a college or university. There are several scholarships for those planning to major in political science, history, government, or economics, or who are of American Indian heritage. Each scholarship has different requirements and deadlines. Check the website for scholarships for which you might apply. Award: Varies; Deadline: February 15
Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority high school senior showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need. Must have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21. Award: Up to $6,000, renewable for four years ($24,000 total); Deadline: February 15
Eligibility: For high school seniors. Must submit an autobiography and write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay that answers the following questions:
Award: $250 - $5,000; Deadline: February 15
Eligibility: Open to high school students (grades 9-12). Applicants are to create a poster that represents the statement “You can make a difference” and illustrates the idea that one person can change the world for the better. Award: $100 - $1,000 Deadline: February 18
www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
Eligibility: High School Seniors who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Applicant must have shown compassion, courage and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Award: $5,000 Deadline: February 18
Eligibility: High School Seniors that are children of active duty personnel, reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivors of service members who died while on active duty or survivors of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Award: $1,500 Deadline: February 22
careers.lowes.com/college_recruiting_scholarship.aspx
Eligibility: Scholarship awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service and/or work experience . Award: $2,500 Deadline: February 28
Eligibility: For high school seniors or graduates or current undergraduate college students. Must major or plan to major in a course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs . The applicant must also be interested in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries. Award: $2,000 - $100,000 Deadline: February 28
Eligibility: This scholarship is for high school seniors and college undergraduate students. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater and have completed 50 hours of "active" community service within the past 12 months with certified documentation. Applicants must also have leadership involvement. Scholarships are awarded on an equal opportunity basis regardless of race, sex, creed, or religious preference Applicants must submit a 600-word essay addressing one of five given topics. Award: $1,000 - $2,000 Deadline: February 2
Contact: : American Chemistry Society, Robert J. Hughes, Manager, 1155 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (800) 227-5558, Ext. 6250, scholars@acs.org
Eligibility: For high school seniors or undergraduates that are African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian that plans to pursue a career in the chemical sciences. Must demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science as well as financial aid.. Award: Up to $5,000 (renewable); Deadline: March 1
www.nspe.org/Students/Scholarships/index.html
Contact: : National Society of Professional Engineers, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 684-2800, students@nspe.org
Eligibility: For high school seniors of ethnic background and with U.S. citizenship who have been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four year college or university. Award: $3,000-$5,000; Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: For high school seniors or graduates or current undergraduate college students. Award: Varies Deadline: March 1
Contact: Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Bernadette Ward, Program Manager, P.O. Box 702740, Tulsa, OK 74170-2740, (918) 497-4618, scholarships@seg.org,
Eligibility: Must be a high school student planning on entering college next fall or an undergraduate or graduate college student whose grades are above average and intends to pursue a career in applied geophysics or a closely related field. Award: $500 - $14,000 Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: For high school seniors and college freshmen with demonstrated leadership and personal initiative in activities involving: Peace and Social Justice, Nuclear Disarmament, and/or Conflict Resolution. Award: $250-$500 Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: For students age 13 to 18. Students may choose to write an article or create a broadcast piece that focuses on the teen safe driving topic of their choice (i.e. the dangers of distracted driving, passenger safety or the importance of teen safe driving laws). Award: $1,250; Deadline: March 1
press.org/about/scholarships/diversity
Contact: National Press Club, Attn: General Manager Office, 529 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20045 (202) 662-7500
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to minority high school seniors who have been accepted to college and plan to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must demonstrate an ongoing interest in journalism through work in high school and/or other media, submit a one-page essay on why they want to pursue a career in journalism and have at least a 2.75 GPA in high school. Award: $2,500, renewable for three years; Deadline: March 1
press.org/about/scholarships/zimmerman
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in journalism, regardless of gender or race. Applicants must have a 3.0 grade average and plan to attend college this year. Award: $5,000; Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: Applicants must be Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) members, entering college in fall 2013, who demonstrate financial need. To maintain eligibility the student must remain enrolled at a Presbyterian related college or university and achieve a 2.5 grade point average. Award: Up to $1,500; Deadline: March 1
Contact: 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95825
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors or first year college students who intend to make music a central part of their future life. Those who have entered as high school seniors are eligible to compete again as college freshmen, unless they have been previous first place winners. Award: $1,000 - $4,000 ; Deadline: March 1
www.glennmiller.org/scholarships.html
Eligibility: Applicant must be (or a child of) a newspaper carrier/delivery person that resides in California. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors only with high academic achievement. Award: $500; Deadline: March 1
www.niadafoundation.org/scholarships/scholarships.html
Eligibility: Must be classified as a high school senior during the current 2012-2013 school year, have maintained an outstanding academic achievement record as reflected by an official high school transcript and demonstrate an aptitude for college work as measured by SAT or ACT scores. Award: $3,500; Deadline: March 1
www.sonsofitalyca.org/scholarship.html
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students graduating from public or private high schools in California, Nevada, and Klamath Falls, Oregon. Applicants must be wholly or partly of Italian ancestry. Selection will be based on scholastic record, activities evidencing leadership, financial need, written personal goals statement, Essay of Italian Origin, and letters of recommendation. Award: $500 - $5,000; Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: This scholarship is for high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who have a clear vision or goal and are able to communicate their vision through a well-written essay or video presentation. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 2.8 GPA, and be able to demonstrate involvement in school activities and/or community service. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit an essay or video that explains their clear vision or goal. Award: $5,000 Deadline: March 1
Contact: National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship Association Attn: 7120 W. Osborn Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013 tel: (602) 258-7831, Fax. (602) 943-8553
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are minority high school seniors who are interested in attending college. Applicants are asked to write a 500-word essay on this question: “One of the principal goals of education and golf is fostering ways for people to respect and get along with individuals who think, dress, look, and act differently. How might you make this goal a reality?” Selection is based on academic record, personal recommendations, participation in golf, school and community activities (including employment, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities), and financial need. Award: $1,000 (minimum); Deadline: March 2
www.wbcitizenship.com/community/outreach/reach-scholarship-program/
Contact: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Michelle Yates, 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91522, (818) 954-1998, Michelle.Yates@WarnerBros.com
Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior who will major in animation in college with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and can demonstrate financial need. Award: $10,000 + paid summer internships; Deadline: March 4
www.wbcitizenship.com/community/outreach/reach-scholarship-program/
Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior attending high school in L.A. County with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must have a passion for a career in the entertainment industry and demonstrate financial need. Award: $10,000 + paid summer internships; Deadline: March 4
Contact: Dory Larkin, Educational Department, 1745 Jefferson Davis Hwy., #202, Arlington, VA 22202, (800) 429-9475 Fax: (703) 607-3072; e-mail: dvosburg@afas
Eligibility: Dependent children of either an active duty, deceased, disabled or retired officer from the Air Force. Grant is based on financial aid and a minimum 2.0 GPA. Beginning with 2001-2002 academic year, sons and daughters of full-time active duty AGR serving as Title 32 and retired reservists with 20 qualifying years are eligible. Award: $ 2,000; renewable up to 5 years; Deadline: March 8
Eligibility: Must be a high school junior or graduating senior, or currently enrolled in a two-year community college in the SCAG region and be eligible to work in the United States. Candidates must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher (based on a 4.0, unweighted scale). Selected applicants must be available for a two-week internship during Summer 2013. Award: $ 2,000; renewable up to 5 years; Deadline: March 8
www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/scholarship/official-rules.asp
Eligibility: Students must be legal residents of the United States (except
Hawaii) between the ages of 6 and 18 as of March 15, 2013, and not yet a high school graduate. Each student must be nominated by someone age 21 years or older. Parents may nominate their own children. Award: Up to $10,000; Deadline: March 15
www.asianpacificfund.org/information-for-student-applicants#lapiz
Eligibility: Applicant must be an incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate in 2013-14 at a University of California (any campus, preference given to Davis and Santa Cruz). Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, be a farm worker or child of a farm or migrant worker and demonstrate financial need. Award: Up to $4,000; Deadline: March 15
www.asianpacificfund.org/information-for-student-applicants#chin
Eligibility: Applicant must be an incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate in 2013-14. The applicant or his or her parents must be, or have been employed at an Asian-owned or Asian cuisine restaurant, be involved in community advocacy and social justice work on behalf of Asian American, immigrant, gay and lesbian and/or other progressive causes, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate financial need. Award: $1,000; Deadline: March 15
www.asianpacificfund.org/information-for-student-applicants#banatao
Eligibility: For graduating high school seniors that will be enrolled full-time at an accredited four year-college or university in 2013-14 as an engineering or science major (excluding health). Must be of at least 50% Filipino heritage and a resident of either Los Angeles or Orange County. Award: $5,000; renewable for 4 years; Deadline: March 15
www.apwu.org/dept/sec-treas/stscholarships.htm
Contact: Elizabeth Powell , 1300 L Street NW, Washington, DC. 20005, (202) 842-4200, (202) 842-8500
Eligibility: High school seniors who are dependent children of American Postal Workers Union members. Award: $2,000; renewable for 4 years; Deadline: March 15
Contact: Caroline Williams, 555 W. 5th Street, ML15BO, Los Angeles, CA 90013, (213) 244- 2555 e-mail: gascocommunity@socalgas.com
Eligibility: Graduating LA residents planning to enroll in a full-time college program. Students must be nominated by schoolteachers, counselors or administrators. Award: $ 2,500; Deadline: March 15
www.louiefamilyfoundation.org/scholarship-application
Eligibility: This scholarship is for high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding personal achievements, academic merit, leadership qualities and/or community service. Applicants must submit a personal statement, have a minimum GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale), minimum ACT score of 25 or SAT greater than 1800. Award: Varies; Deadline: March 15
Eligibility:
Award: $3,250 annually; renewable for 3 additional years ($13,000 maximum; Deadline: March 15
essaycontest.aynrandnovels.org/Anthem.aspx
Contact: The Ayn Rand Institute P.O. Box 57044 Irvine, CA 92619-7044 (949) 222-6550 Fax: (949) 222-6558, www.aynrand.org
Eligibility: Applicant must in be grades 8-10 and sumbit a 600 to 1200 word essay. Please see their website for the essay questions. Award: $30 - $2,000; Deadline: March 20
telacu.com/site/en/home/education/applications.html
Contact: 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655 e-mail: telacu@telacu.com
Eligibility: Applicants must be a first-generation college student from a low-income family, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be enrolled full-time for the entire 2013-2014 academic year and be a permanent resident of an underserved community within the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, or San Bernardino, such as East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles, Montebello, Ontario, Pico Rivera, Pomona, South Gate, Santa Ana, and San Bernardino Award: $500-$5,000; Deadline: March 22
Doodle 4 Google is a competition open to K-12 students of U.S. schools to create their own Google doodle. This year’s theme for the doodles is “My Best Day Ever…” Award: Up to $30,000 + $50,000 grant to the winner's school. Deadline: March 22
scholarships.worldstudioinc.com/
Contact:
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships, 164 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010, scholarship@aiga.org
Eligibility: This program is for students whose major or principal area of study is advertising, architecture, environmental graphics, fashion design, filmmaking, fine arts, furniture design, graphic design, illustration, interior design, or landscape architecture. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, recommendations, and references. Students must show exceptional promise in their chosen field, have an interest in using their profession to give back to society, and be prepared to examine issues of cultural identity in submitted work. Applications from current high school seniors to graduate students are accepted. Award: $500 - $2,000 Deadline: March 29
Contact: INROADS, Inc., 10 South Broadway, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63102, (314) 241-7488, info@inroads.org
Eligibility: Must have a career interest in business, computer science, engineering, healthcare, retail store management, or related field; Must be a freshman or sophomore in an accredited college or university with a 2.8 or higher cumulative GPA, or must be a high school senior applying to or admitted to an accredited college or university with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Award: Paid multi-year internship with a top company. Deadline: March 31
www.godaddy.com/scholarship/mescholarship.aspx
Eligibility: All applicants must be above the age of 16 and have the following:
Award: Varies; Deadline: March 31
www.tinyurl.com/jmsmsf-application
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale that have demonstrated leadership abilities through particpating in community services or other extracurricular activities. The combined adjusted income of the parents cannot exceed $100,000. Award: $2,500; Deadline: March 31
www.lnesc.org/site/338/Scholarships/LULAC-National-Scholarship-Fund
Eligibility: Varies based on scholarship, based on academic acheivement and a personal essay. Award: 3 scholarships ranging from $250 - $2,000; Deadline: March 31
community.pflag.org/scholarship
Eligibility: For graduating high school seniors that self identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or as an LGBT ally. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT community. Award: Up to $5,000 Deadline: March 31
www.americancollegefoundation.org/college_planning/visionary_scholarship_terms.aspx
Eligibility: Applicant must be currently enrolled as a High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior and must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen. Financial need is not considered; all income levels may apply. Award: $1,000-$5000; Deadline: April 1
www.tinyurl.com/ccu-scholarship
Eligibility: For high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or above (4.0 unweighted scale) and significant community and/or school involvement as well as financial need. Award: $1,000; Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Scholarships are given to high school graduates in Los Angeles County that have achieved academic success, participated in community service, and consistently demonstrated high levels of ethical behavior. Award: $5, 000; Deadline: April 1
Contact: Alberto Del Calvo,12037Peoria St. Sun Valley, Ca tel ( 818)768- 2669 fax:(714) 664-0517
Eligibility: Students of Cuban descent who reside in LA County. Must speak Spanish and demonstrate an interest in Cuban heritage. 3.0 minimum GPA and school/community leadership activities. Award: $300- $500; Deadline: April 1
www.cgcs.org/site/Default.aspx?pageID=47
Eligibility: Applicants must graduate from a school within the LAUSD, LBUSD, or other school district that is apart of the Council of Great City Schools. Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 unweighted scale and plan to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). Award: $5,000; Deadline: April 2
Eligibility: Open to all high school seniors. Applicants must take a ten-question, multiple-choice, open-book test on an essay about automatic fire sprinklers. Award: $2,000; Deadline: April 3
Eligibility: Applicants must write an essay or poem about the life and/or writings of Ruben Salazar.. Award: Varies Deadline: April 5
www.lablackengineers.org/scholarships.php
Contact: Los Angeles Council of Black Professional Engineers 4401 Crenshaw Blvd. Suite 312, Los Angeles, CA 90043,
Eligibility: Black high school seniors, high school graduates, or college students from the LA area or currently attending an institution of higher learning and interested in majoring in the sciences or engineering. Award: $500 - $5,000; Deadline: April 5
www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/gifts/scholarship.php
Contact: Janna Bugliosi Asst. Director Cornell University Summer College, Box 20 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, (607) 255-6203
Eligibility: Minority high school juniors or seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic ability in addition to financial need. Award: Partial scholarships to Cornell University Summer College Program; Deadline: April 5
www.latino.si.edu/programs/youngambassadors.htm
Eligibility: Applicants to this program must have a gpa of 3.25 or above on a 4.0 unweighted scale and write two essays and personal statements. Award: Paid Internship + All expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. to attend a seminar Deadline: April 12
www.tinyurl.com/volunteer-scholarship
Eligibility: Open to individuals ages 16-20 who have at least 50 documented volunteer hours and a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 unweighted scale. Award: $500 Deadline: April 15
www.lasouthbaydst.org/dst-prog.php
Email: scholarship.info@lasouthbaydst.org
Eligibility: Open to African-American seniors in high school. Applicants must provide 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, as well as a 500-word essay about African-American leaders. Award: $1,000 Deadline: April 15
www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/
Eligibility: The scholarship is an annual, merit-based essay competition -- financial need is not considered -- that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that the applicant is committed to going to school and can express his or her goals for getting a higher education. Award: $250-$1,500 Deadline: April 15
Contact: National Scholarship Committee AMBUCS Resource Center, PO Box 5127 High Point, NC 27262(336)869-2166, Fax: (336) 887-8451, e-mail: ambucs@ambucs.com
Eligibility: Students must be accepted in an accredited program by the appropriate health therapy profession authority in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and hearing audiology. Award: $500-$1,500 per year; Deadline: April 15
www.ahbai.org/scholar/scholar.html
Contact: Fred Luster Sr. Education Foundation c/o AHBAI P.O Box 19510 Chicago, Il 60619, Tel: (312) 644-6610 Fax: (312) 321-5194, e-mail: AHBAI@SBA.COM
Eligibility: For college-bound high school seniors enrolled at a four-year college for the 2013/2014 school year, majoring in chemistry, business or engineering. A minimum 3.0 grade point average (4.0 scale) and two letters of recommendation, proof of income (W2) are also required. Award: $250-$500; Deadline: April 15
www.pushexcel.org/pages/scholarships
Eligibility: PUSH Excel makes a number of awards each year through five named scholarships: Jesse Jackson Fellows, Ora Lee Sanders, Cirilo McSween, Presidential Choice and GM Scholars. Scholarship recipients will be selected from the pool of applicants who apply for a particular scholarship and meet the minimum criteria provided in the guidelines. Please visit the website for specific requirements. Award: $4,000 - $10,000; Deadline: April 15
verbalink.com/transcription-services-scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants must have a cumulative GPA above 3.0, and must either be graduating high school or completing his or her first year of college in the spring. All interested students must submit a 500-1,000 word essay on the following topic: How has language (spoken or written word, storytelling, communication, etc) added meaning to my life? Award: $1,500; renewable up to 4 years; Deadline: April 15
Eligibility: this scholarship is open to hipsanic seniors who have a history of public service-oriented activities, leadership, and financial need. Award: $2,500; Deadline: April 16
Contact: Tom Holcombe, P.O. Box 2877, Tampa, FL 33601, (866)452-2737 e-mail: tholcomb@hklaw.com
Eligibility: This is an essay contest open to high school students aged 19 and under. The applicant must respond to a prompt found at the website and submit an entry form, which can also be obtained at the website. For more guidelines please visit the website. Award: Up to $5,000 in scholarships and for the first prize winners, a trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.; Deadline: Mid to late April
Eligibility: For high school seniors only. Participants complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges and are then automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award. Award: $500 - $4,000; Deadline: April 22
essaycontest.aynrandnovels.org/TheFountainhead.aspx
Contact: The Ayn Rand Institute P.O. Box 57044 Irvine, CA 92619-7044 (949) 222-6550 Fax: (949) 222-6558
Eligibility: Applicant must be a junior or senior in high school. Please see their website for the essay question. Award: $50 - $10,000; Deadline: April 26
www.sunkist.com/about/bodine_scholarship.aspx
Eligibility: Requirements include financial need and a family or personal involvement in California or Arizona agriculture. It is open to students entering any phase of their undergraduate college career, at any school, and in any field of study. The student and/or a member of the immediate family (parents/siblings/grandparents) must be, have been or currently be involved in California or Arizona agriculture. Award: Varies; Deadline: April 30
www.greatmindsinstem.org/college/henaac-scholarship-program
Eligibility: Open to Hispanic seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 unweighted scale who plan to be a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) major. Award: Varies (Average ~$2,000) ; Deadline: April 30
www.greatmindsinstem.org/college/henaac-scholarship-program
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors. To apply, students must write a 500-word essay about his or her plan to make healthy choices while in college. Award: $500 Deadline: April 30
www.nyefs.org/nyef_scholarships.html
Eligibility: The scholarships are available in the United States to high school seniors and college freshmen who maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 unweighted scale. Award: $50 - $1,500; Deadline: April 30
shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares
Eligibility: This scholarship is only open to high school juniors. Awarded based on academic performance, community involvement and financial need. Award: $2,500 (renewable for four years) Min. GPA: 2.7 Deadline: May 1
www.drangelagrantscholarship.org
Eligibility: For students who have been affected by cancer, eligibility includes leadership qualities, community involvement and exemplary character. Must aspire to high academic standards, be a U.S. citizen and a high school senior or college student. Award: Varies; Deadline: May 1
Contact: Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund (SALEF), Guillermo Giron, Youth Organizing/ Scholarship Fund Coordinator, 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 706, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 480-1052, info@salef.org
Eligibility: For Salvadoran, Central, or other Latino high school & college students. Student must demonstrate financial need, GPA of at least a 2.5, show history of community service and involvement, and write a 1,000 word essay to SALEF. Scholarship open to students who have been accepted to a 4 yr college or students working on their bachelor's or master's. Award: $1,000-$5,000 (multiple scholarships); Deadline: May 2
Eligibility: For students who are the first in a family to attend college. Award: $2,000 (renewable for four years); Deadline: May 2
www.cbcfinc.org/cbcs-pa & www.cbcfinc.org/cbcs-va
Eligibility:· Applicants must be high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in a field that will lead to a career in the visual or performing arts, that have a minimum 2.5 GPA and exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities. Note: The performing arts and visual arts scholarships are separate awards. Award: $3,000; Deadline: May 2
www.dish-systems.com/education/satellite-tv-scholarship/
Eligibility: Open to college-bound graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students currently enrolled in college in the U.S. Applicants are required to write an essay a minimum of 500 words in length. Please see the website for the essay prompts. Award: $1,000; Deadline: May 3
essaycontest.aynrandnovels.org/WeTheLiving.aspx
Contact: The Ayn Rand Institute P.O. Box 57044 Irvine, CA 92619-7044 (949) 222-6550 Fax: (949) 222-6558
Eligibility: Applicants must high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors and sumbit a 700 to 1500 word essay. Please see their website for the essay questions. Award: $25 - $3,000; Deadline: May 6
www.womenssportsfoundation.org
Contact: Grant Program, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554, (800) 227-3988, wosport@aol.com
Eligibility: Female high school seniors who demonstrate leadership and athletic ability, and who will be pursuing a full-time course of study at an accredited two or four-year college. To obtain an application, contact the above address. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: May 10
www.project10.org/scholarships.html
Eligibility: Must be an advocate of LGBT rights. Applicants are limited to graduating senior high school students residing in these Southern California counties: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Ventura. Award: $1,000 - $3,000; Deadline: May 11
societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php/scholarships
Eligibility: Multiple scholarships available for female minority students studying computer science or engineering who are attending or planning to attend an institution that is SWE approved or has an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) program. Awards are based on academic achievement and leadership experience or potential. Award: Varies; Deadline: May 15
www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Eligibility: This scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. Essay Prompt: Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you would consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 or 20 years? Why do you think this issue so important? Award: Varies; Deadline: May 27
lideres.nclr.org/section/opportunities/2012bestbuyscholarship
Eligibility: In 2012, four scholarships will be awarded to students who submit essays demonstrating exemplary leadership and civic engagement through the use of social media and/or technology in their communities. Award: varies, up to $15,000; Deadline: June 1
Eligibility: The scholarship is limited to high school seniors in the US pursuing pharmacy technician training and/or certification at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Applicants must submit an original 500-1000 word original essay on the following topic: Why do you want to become a pharmacy technician? Award: $1,000; Deadline: June 21
Eligibility: The scholarship is limited to high school seniors in the US pursuing an animation related degree program at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Applicants must submit an original 500-1000 word original essay on one of the following topics: What area of animation do you intend to pursue?; What specific skill do you most want to develop? Award: $1,000; Deadline: June 21
http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Eligibility: All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. Award: $500; Deadline: June 21
Eligibility: Open to all high school graduates or GED recipiencts. Applicants must take a ten-question, multiple-choice, open-book test on an essay about automatic fire sprinklers. Award: $1,000; Deadline: August 28
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors.
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
Reflecting on your personal experiences and/or circumstances, tell us something about yourself that distinguishes you as a potential scholarship candidate. Award: $500; Deadline: October 4
essaycontest.aynrandnovels.org/AtlasShrugged.aspx
Contact: The Ayn Rand Institute P.O. Box 57044 Irvine, CA 92619-7044 (949) 222-6550 Fax: (949) 222-6558
Eligibility: Applicant must high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors and sumbit a 800 to 1600 word essay. Please see their website for the essay questions. Award: $50 - $10,000; Deadline: September 17
www.csun.edu/financialaid/scholarships
Contact: 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8307, (818) 677-4907, scholarships@csun.edu
Eligibility: Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for incoming freshmen, transfer students and current Northridge undergraduates. Applicants must also submit a personal essay, letter of recommendation and a transcript. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: October TBA
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors.
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
Reflecting on your personal experiences and/or circumstances, tell us something about yourself that distinguishes you as a potential scholarship candidate. Award: $500; Deadline: October 4
Contact: School Guidance Counselor, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201-4897, (847) 866-5100, www.nationalmerit.org
Eligibility: Students sign up for scholarship by taking the PSAT/NMSQT. Students must be high school students enrolling in college or a university the following year. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: $2,500; Deadline: October 12
Contact: Dena Willman, 800 Brickell Ave., Suite 500, Miami, FL 33131, (800) 970-ARTS, Fax: (305) 377-1149; e-mail: info@nfaa.org
Eligibility: Senior high school students who are pursuing a career in the area of dance, music, visual arts, theater, writing, and film, etc. Must be between 17 and 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: Up to $1,000-10,000; Deadline: October 19
For graduating high school seniors pursuing a two or four-year degree. Award: $1,000-2,000; Deadline: Oct. 31
port.bio.uci.edu/MBRS/default.htm
Contact: Luis Mota-Bravo, 423 Steinhaus Hall, Irvine CA 92697-1024, (949) 824-6463, e-mail: jjrea@uci.edu
Eligibility: Contact for details Award: Contact for details; Deadline: November 1
Contact: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Students must be in grades 5-12 from any state. Student must show participation in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application. Application must be submitted to a school principal, Girl Scout council executive director, or county 4-H agent by the last week in October. Award: $1,000-$6,000; Deadline: November 6
www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/
Contact: Gordon Thorson, Director, VFW National Headquarters, 406 W. 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111, (816) 756-3390,e-mail: info@vfw.org;
Eligibility: U.S. high school students in grades 9-12. Students must submit a 3-5 minute essay for local competition. Selected candidates compete on state and national levels. Contact your high school counselor or local VFW Post. Award: Contact for details, up to $25,000; Deadline: November 15
www.societyforscience.org/sts/about
Eligibility: The Science Talent Search (STS) is America's oldest and most highly regarded science contest for high school seniors. In order to compete in the talent search, students must conduct their own scientific research study. Award: $7,500 - $100,000 ; Deadline: November 15
Contact: 401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, Tel: (708) 633-6328 Fax: (708) 633-6329, e-mail: ahbai1@sbcglobal.net, www.ahbai.org/scholar/scholar_new.html
Eligibility: High school seniors planning to major in cosmetology, must be enrolled in a four-year college as freshmen, must have minimum 3.0 GPA, based on financial need Award: $250-$500;
Deadline: November 30
www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Eligibility: Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. College students are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; resident alien status does not qualify. Male and female students compete separately. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Award: $4,000 - $60,000; Deadline: December (varies)
Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 740-2311, ww.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/student-affairs/ntsaf/index.htm
Eligibility: Open to National Merit, National Achievement, National Hispanic Scholarship Finalist. Must name USC as first choice college with National Scholarship Corporation. Award: Half Tuition (approximately $13,000); Deadline: December 1
Contact: University of Southern California, Academic Services, University Park Campus Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213)-740-5930, www.usc.edu
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors focusing on Liberal Arts. Award: $3,000; Deadline: December 10
Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 9007, (213)-740-2311, www.usc.edu
Eligibility: Open to National Merit, National Achievement, National Hispanic Scholarship Finalists. Must name USC as first choice with National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Award: Half Tuition (approximately $13,000); Deadline: December 10
Contact: Scholarship Committee or send a self addressed stamped envelope for an application. Selection Committee, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104-0728, (415) 445-9930, (415) 445-9936,e-mail: info@hsf.net; www.hsf.net
Eligibility: High school or full-time community college, four year college, and graduate school students who are at least half Hispanic U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Undergrads must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have completed a minimum 15 semester credits. Awards based on financial need, community involvement and achievement. Applications are only available August 3 through October 9. Award: $1,000; renewable; Deadline: December 1
www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
Eligibility: Essay contests are frequently held throughout the year for all students at least 13 years of age. Most essays have a 250 word requirement. All participants must also have a scholarship search profile with ww.scholarshipexperts.com. Award: Up to $5,000 Deadline: Various
www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm
Eligibility: Students must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian, and be an enrolled member of a U. S. tribe. "U. S. tribe" is defined as federally recognized, state recognized, or terminated. Applicants must have excellent grades, high ACT or SAT scores, some work experience, a track record of leadership, and a strong commitment to their Indian community. Award: Varies Deadline: Various (March 15, April 30, September 15)
Contact: Karen Harnish, National Merit Scholarship Corporation, PO. Box 3001, Lancaster, PA 17604, (717) 397-0611 www.armstrongfoundation.com/pages/scholarship_details.cfm
Eligibility: Only high school students who are sons and daughters of regular full-time and regular part-time U.S. employees, expatriates, or retirees of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Such students also must meet all requirements for participation in the National Merit Scholarship Program that are published in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide. Must submit PSAT/NMSQT. Award: $2,000; renewable up to 4 years; Deadline: Request applications between August 1 and December 1
For low-income high school seniors entering four-year colleges. Based on academic achievement. Award: Up to $200,000; Deadline: Various
Contact: Professional Careers in the Public Sector for Minority Students, 630 Fifth Ave., Suite 2550, New York, NY 10111, (212) 649-1649, Fax: (212) 757-5117
Eligibility: Students desiring internships with the federal government. Offers positions as staff members on legislative committees, the U.S. Foreign Service and other international affairs agencies of the U.S. government. Amount: Varies, contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: PO Box 9828, Albuquerque, MN 87119, (505) 765-1052, Fax: (505) 765-5608 www.aises.org/ e-mail: info@aises.org
Eligibility: Must be ¼ Native or Alaska Native, must be member of high school senior or college undergraduate with interest in science, math or engineering, minimum 2.0 GPA, must be a member of AISES. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: July 15, June 15, April 15 (depending on specific one)
Contact: 1325 W Walnut Hill LN, Irving, TX 75038-3096, (972) 580-2000
Eligibility: Members present or past, of the Boy Scouts, explorer scouts, or interested in a career in law enforcement. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Jack Shakely, Pres., 445 S. Figueroa St. Suite 3400, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1638, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 413-4130, Fax: (213) 622-2979, www.calfund.org
Eligibility: Residents of the LA County area. Packet of info must be received. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Quarterly basis
Contact: 1006 12th St., Suite J, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 442-9777, www.cspe.com
Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating high school student from California who wishes to pursue a degree in Engineering. There may be restrictions on which college you may attend with this award. For further information, please contact using the above contact information. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for details
www.google.com/intl/en/jobs/students/proscho/scholarships/uscanada
Various scholarships with awards up to $10,000; Deadline: Various
www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship.html
Contact: Claudia Leon, Chicana/Latina Foundation; Attn: Scholarship Competition, 1419 Burlingame Ave. Suite N, Burlingame, CA 94010, (650) 373-1085, e-mail: info@chicanalatina.org
Eligibility: Must be Chicana/Latina heritage; Award: $1,500; Deadline: Varies; contact for information
Contact: 911 2nd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 543-1771, (800) 367-5273, Fax: (202) 546-2143
Eligibility: Internship. College bound Hispanic high school students as well as undergraduates. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The CHCI also offers a fellowship program for Hispanic graduate students receiving advanced degrees in public policy or policy-related areas. It ranges from aides in congressional offices to assistants in the White House and government agencies and private sector corporations. The CHCI also offers financial assistance by dialing (800) EXCELDC. The Institute provides Hispanic students with access to more than fourteen hundred sources of scholarships, fellowship & internships in a broad range of academic fields. Amount: Fellows: $1550/month + paid room and board. Interns: $2000 for 8-week term; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: 5151 State University Drive, SA 213, Los Angeles, CA 90032, (323) 343-6260; www.calstatela.edu/univ/finaid/scholar.htm
Eligibility: Entering freshman and transfer students of all focuses. Award: $100-$3,000; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Jezebel Sierra, East Los Angeles College (ELAC), 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754, (323) 265-8892, www.elac.cc.ca.us
Eligibility: High school graduates within the ELAC area. Contact for details. Applicants must identify themselves as of Chicano/Hispanic/ Latino Background. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Gladys Turk Foundation, 9777 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Eligibility: Student must be a high school senior wishing to pursue a degree in performing arts. Applicant must show financial need, academic achievement, and community service. Only open to California residents (specifically Southern California). Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for more details
Contact: Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, 210 Route 4 East, Suite 310, P.O. Box 68, Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 587-8800, Fax: (201) 587-9105
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school senior of Hispanic descent, with at least one parent from a Spanish-speaking Latin American country or Spain. They must be legal residents of the United States, have earned at least a 3.5 GPA, and be entering as a full time student at 2-year or 4-year accredited college recommended in the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine’s “Publisher’s Picks List.” Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for more information
Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, e-mail: highschool@hsf.net; www.hsf.net
Eligibility: Must be Hispanic graduating senior with minimum 3.0 GPA planning to enroll full-time in degree-seeking U.S. program. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Scholarship Fund, 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, e-mail: gmsinfo@hsf.net, www.hsf.net
Eligibility: Must be a Hispanic graduating senior with a minimum 3.3 GPA demonstrating leadership skills and financial need (Pell Grant Eligible) Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: ITT Educational Services, INC., 3500 De Pauw Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46268, www.ittesi.com
Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors who are members of TSA, FBLA, BPA, or VICA. Students must meet ITT admission requirements. Award: 25%-100% tuition allowance at any of the 35 ITT Technical Institute locations nationwide Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Kathryn M. Whitten Trust, c/o Farmer and Merchant Co. of Long Beach, PO Box 891, Long Beach, CA 90802
Eligibility: Students must be a high school senior that demonstrates financial need and academic achievement. Applicant must reside in Long Beach, CA. Award: $500; Deadline: Contact for more information
www.sicklecelldisease.org/index.cfm?page=kermit-b-nash
200 Corporate Point, Suite 495, Culver City, CA 90230-8727, (800) 421-8453, e-mail: scdaa@sicklecelldisease.org
Eligibility: Must have sickle cell disease. Must be a graduating high school senior attending a 4-year accredited college or university, 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must also be a member of the SCDAA. Award: $5,000; Deadline: Contact for details.
Contact: P.O Box 419029, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741, (888) 224-7268
Eligibility: Undergraduate CA resident, natural or adopted child of a parent who became deceased or totally disabled while on duty as a law enforcement officer. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: $1,500; Deadline: Contact for details.
Contact:P.O. Box 2148, Gardena, CA 90247-3201 www.laspositascollege.edu
Eligibility: CA undergraduate residents attending CA colleges and universities. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: Write for details
Contact: California Department of Education, 721 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
Eligibility: This award is for graduating high school seniors living in California with a Native American background. Award: $1,250; Deadline: Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a request for more information.
www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-mfb.htm
Contact: Robert Lynch, P.O. Box 549, Geneseo, NY 14454, (800) 245-5681
Eligibility: Applicant must show a recent history of movement for agricultural employment, as well as demonstrate scholastic achievement and financial need. Award: $100 - $2,000; Deadline: Varies (Please see website)
mymaes.org/program-item/maes-scholarships/
Contact: Society of Mexican-American Engineers & Scientists (MAES), 13337 South St., #349, Cerritos, CA 90703, www.maes-natl.org, e-mail ro.vonhatten@worldnet.att.net
Eligibility: MAES student members or MAES promotion and awareness of careers in PACES engineering and sciences high school students. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: 1725 K St., NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC. 20006, (202) 833-0060, Fax: (202) 496-0588, e-mail: MANAevents@aol.com, www.hermana.org
Eligibility: Hispanic women admitted to or attending, a junior college, college, or university, or vocational institution. Award: Scholarship Varies
www.nacme.org/NACME_B.aspx?pageid=102
Contact: School counselors or administrators make nominations and disperse applications, NACME, Inc. 440 Hamilton Ave, Suite 302, White Plains NY 10601-1813, (800) 888-9929, www.nacme.org
Eligibility: American Indian, Black, or Hispanic students who will be entering college as a freshman, transfer students or full-time undergraduates in the field of engineering. Must be a U.S. citizen and maintain 2.5 GPA. Award: $500-3,000; Deadline: Year round acceptance
members.nabj.org/scholarshipintro.html
Contact: University of Maryland, 8701-A Adelphi Road, Adelphi, Md. 20783-1716, (301) 445-7100, Fax: (301) 445-7101, e-mail: carolyn@nabj.org,
Eligibility: Black high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students majoring in print journalism, photography, radio or television, or are planning a career in one of those fields. The internship is open to undergraduate students who are completing their sophomore or junior year. Applicant must be majoring in print, or broadcast journalism or planning a career in the communication field. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
www.nahnnet.org/NAHNScholarships.html
Contact: Carmen Paniagua, 1501 16th St, N.W., Washington, DC. 20036, (202) 387-2477, Fax: (202) 483-7183
Eligibility: Academic excellence and financial need, minimum 3.0 GPA, an interest in nursing, and an essay. Contact for more details. Award: $500-$2,500; Deadline: Late March, early April: Contact for details.
jsa.org/summer-programs/summer-school/summer-school-overview/how-to-apply-for-scholarship/
Contact: 400 South El Camino, Suite 300, San Mateo, Calif. 94402, (800) 334-5353, Fax: (650) 347-7200, e-mail: Jsa@jsa.org, www.jsa.org
Eligibility: High school student who will not be graduating before summer school. Decision is based on academic achievement, leadership ability, and interest in politics or government. Students meet and question headline figures from government and politics such as the President, his cabinet, House and Senate leaders, Justices of the Supreme Court, journalists, and members of the diplomatic corps. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Rolling
www.nbcunicareers.com/internships/
Contact: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Room 1678, New York, NY 10112
Eligibility: Incoming college students or current college students. Programs are designed to give students practical, on the job training and experience in the broadcast industry. Send a resume, cover letter and letter from your university stating you will get college credit for the internship. Award: none; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Michael A. Mallory 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434) 964-1588, Fax: (804) 964-1589 e-mail: mmallory@ronbrown.org; www.ronbrown.org
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility and a willingness to extend themselves to others who are in need. Award: $40,000 ($10,000/4 years) Deadline: November 1 OR January 9
Contact: The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, c/o Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, e-mail: generalinfo@scholastic.com, www.scholastic.com/artandwriting/awards/index.htm
Eligibility: Open to students in grades 7-12 enrolled in a public school in the United States. Awards are available in 10 writing categories and 16 art categories. Award: More than 1 million in prize money and scholarships. Deadline: Contact for details
www.us.penguingroup.com/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html
Contact: Penguin Putnam Inc. Academic Marketing Department, Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay contest, 375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
Eligibility: Each English teacher may only submit 1 junior and 1 senior essay Entrants must be a full time 11th, or 12th grade students between the ages of 16-18. Essay should be at least 2 but not more than 3 double spaced pages. All sole work of the entrant. All entries will become the property of Signet Classic (Penguin Putman Inc.) and will not be returned. Award: $1,000 (5 scholarships awarded annually); Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Contact your high school counselor to obtain the PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin.
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to African-American seniors. The selection criterion is based on the applicant’s PSAT/NMSQT score, academic distinction, personal achievement, and demonstration of leadership. Award: 20 $2,500 awards; Deadline: Please see the PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin
Contact: www.target.com
Eligibility: Recipients of this award are chosen by an independent organization, not by Target employees. They base their decision on the student’s volunteer record, an essay on volunteer service, and an appraisal form filled out by a volunteer supervisor. The minimum GPA is 2.0 and preference is given to students living an area where a Target store is located. Must be under the age of 24. Award: Varies (up to $10,000); Deadline: Contact for details
alumni.ucla.edu/scholarships/apply/bunche-freshman.aspx
Contact: James E. West Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397, (310) 825-0947, e-mail: alumni@uclalumni.net
Eligibility: Any minority Californian resident that is an undergraduate or high school senior that will be attending UCLA. Must be a U.S. citizen or have official refugee status. Award: $4000-$12,000; Deadline: February 15 (varies)
www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarships.asp
Contact: Sylvia Bailey, Educational Services Department, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031 (800) 331-2244, www.uncf.org
Eligibility: Complete an FAF FFS form, and request that the report be sent to the financial aid office at the UNCF. Scholarships are awarded to students attending member institutions that receive a minimum 2.5 GPA and are nominated by the financial director. Unmet financial need will be verified by the Financial Aid Director. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: 1020 W University Dr, Montgomery, AL 36106-1235, (866) 423-7682, www.afrotc.com/
Eligibility: Students at least 17 years old, interested in the fields of aeronautics, aerospace, astronautical science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics or physics. Award can be used at any campus that offers Air Force ROTC. Award: Varies; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Mary Anne Steinhauer, Executive Director, c/o Marine Bank Trust Department, P.O. Box 8480, Erie, PA 16553, (814) 871-9597
Eligibility: Must be U.S. citizens. Award: $200-$5,000; Deadline: Varies
Contact: Santistevan Art, P.O. Box 9302, Glendale, California 91226, (800) 666-4763, e-mail: santistevan@santistevanart.org
Eligibility: Minority high school students accepted in a four-year college, majoring in visual arts. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
