Music:
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Scholarship: CHCI Scholarship targeting US-citizen Latino students in Music and other Performing Arts majors Sponsored by: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Website: www.chci.org/scholarships/ Deadline: April 16, 2011 Award Amount: $1,000 community college or AA/AS granting institution, $2,500 four-year academic institution, $5,000 graduate-level institution Qualifications: Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested; demonstrated financial need; consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities; strong writing skills; U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency Contact: 202.543.1771, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, 911 Second Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20002
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Adult Students:
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Scholarship: Arts Scholarship for Mature Women Sponsored by: National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW), Inc Website: www.americanpenwomen.org Deadline: October 15 Award Amount: $1,000 Qualifications: Applicant must be a female U.S. citizen who is at least age 35 and must submit description of background, proposal for use of money, and three prints (4x6 or larger) of work in any medium: oil, water color, original works on paper, sculpture, or photography. Photographs should be submitted as 4x6 or larger prints Contact: National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW), Inc. 1300 Seventeenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-1973 United States
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Scholarship: Letters Scholarship for Mature Women Website: www.americanpenwomen.org/ Deadline: October 1 Award Amount: $1,000 Qualifications: Applicant must be a female U.S. citizen age 35 or over and must submit background. National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW), Inc. 1300 Seventeenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-1973 United States
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Scholarship: 2010 Women's Forum Education Award Sponsored by: Women's Forum Inc. Website: www.wfnewyork.org/edfund-app/application.pdf Deadline: November 20 Award Amount: $5,000 Qualification: Reside in New York, must by 35 years old, pursuing 1st BA in college since 2008-2009 academic year. Enrolled at least 6 credits in 2009-2010 year. Have at least an additional semester undergrad.
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New York Residents:
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Scholarship: Edward J. McFadden Scholarship Sponsored by: Isabella Geriatric Center Website: www.isabella.org/scholarship/mcfadden.htm Deadline: March 1 Qualifications: Student must be a high school senior living in Washington Heights or Inwood; must attend school in New York City north of 155th Street; Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above with demonstrated community service Award Amount: Varies Contact: J. McFadden Scholarship; Isabella Geriatric Center Marketing Department; 515 Audobon Ave.; New York, NY 10040; 212.342.9200
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Scholarship: Albert Shanker College Scholarship Fund Sponsored by: United Federation of Teachers Website: www.uft.org/member/education/shanker/ Deadline: August 15 Award Amount: $1,250 per year Qualifications: 200 scholarships to NYC public high school graduates with high academic standing and demonstrated leadership in school and the community. Applicant must meet Pell Grant requirements. Contact: 212.529.2110
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Scholarship: New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence Sponsored by: HUSK Website: www.hesc.com/content.nsf/2/nys_scholarships_for_academic_excellence Deadline: December Award Amount: $1,500 per year Qualifications: Top-ranked graduating seniors at each high school attending universities. Contact: 888.677.4372, 99 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12255
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Scholarship: The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program Sponsored by: NYSED.gov Website: www.nysed.gov Deadline: March 1 Award Amount: $1,500 Qualifications: High academic achievement, NY state residents Contact: 518.486.5202, Pre-Collegiate Prep Programs and Scholarships, NY State Education Dept., Room 967, Education Building Addition, Albany, NY 12234
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Undergraduates
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Scholarship: AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Program Sponsored by: AXA Acheivement Scholarship of America Website: www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation Deadline: December 15 Award Amount: $2,000 Qualifications: High school students (seniors) with outstanding achievement in school, the community, or the work place. Must be a U.S. resident/citizen planning to enroll full-time in a U.S. 2- to 4-year college or university. Contact: 800.537.4180, PO Box B297, Saint Peter, MN 56082
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Scholarship: Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program Sponsored by: Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program Website: www.rmhc.org Deadline: February 16 Award Amount: $1,000 Qualifications: High school seniors eligible to attend a 2- to 4-year college or university. Must be a U.S. resident 21 years or younger with a minimum 2.7 GPA Contact: RMHC U.S. Scholarship Program, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, P.O Box 22376 Nashville, TN 37202
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Scholarship: Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships Sponsored by: Jackie Robinson Foundation Website: www.jackierobinson.org Deadline: June 15 Award Amount: $7,500 per year Qualifications: Transcript, ACT or SAT score, letters of recommendation, financial needs of minority students aspiring to attend 4 year accredited colleges or universities. Contact: JRF, ATTN: Scholarship Application, 75 Varick St. 2nd Floor, NY, NY 10013
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Scholarship: Ron Brown Scholarship Program Sponsored by: Ron Brown Scholarship Program Web Site: www.ronbrown.org Email: Info@ronbrown.org Award Amount: $10,000 per year Qualifications: 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, demonstrate financial need and be a U.S. citizen Contact: (P) 434.964.1588/ (F) 434.964.1589, Ron Brown Scholarship Program, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206 Charlottesville, VA 22901
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Scholarship: Surfrider Foundation, Thomas Pratte Memorial Scholarship Sponsored By: Surfrider Foundation Website: www.surfridersjsc.org Email: prattescholarship@surfrider.org Deadline: March 15 Qualifications: For undergraduate students with an interest in coastal environmental sciences such as oceanography, marine affairs, environmental sciences, public policy, community planning, and natural resources. Must have a satisfactory GPA Award Amount: $1,000 Contact: Surf Rider Foundation, ATTN: Pratte Application P.O. Box 6010 San Clemente, CA 92674-6010 or P.O. Box 760 Belmar, NJ 07719
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Scholarship: Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships Sponsored by: Vegetarian Resource Group Website: www.vrg.org/student/scholar Email: vrg@vrg.org Deadline: February 20 Qualifications: High school seniors who have promoted vegetarianism in schools and communities. Compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Must attend a U.S. college. Award Amount: $10,000 Contact: 410.366.8343, The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203
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Scholarship: Tupperware U.S., Inc. Scholarship Sponsored by: Tupperware U.S., Inc Website: www.scholarshipprograms.org Email: susanjlee@bellsouth,net Deadline: December 1 Qualifications: Child of a Tupperware employee, senior in high school with GPA of 2.0 or better, must plan to attend accredited 2/4 year college, university, or tech college in the U.S. and have financial need Award Amount: $1,000 Contact: 864.268.3363
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Creative Writing:
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Scholarship: Scholastic Art & Writing Award Sponsored by: Art Institutes Website: www.artinstitutes.edu/ Deadline: December 31 Award Amount: $10,000 Art Institutes 210 Sixth Ave, 33rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States
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Scholarship: Dr. Seuss' Oh, The Places You'll Go College Scholarship Program Sponsored by: Random House Web Site: www.seussville.com/ohtheplaces Deadline: Feburary 15 Award Amount: $5,000 Qualifications: High school seniors, original literary composition in essay/memoir format, 500 words or less, must be an original work. Contact: Oh, The Places Scholarship Program C/O Random House Children's Books, 1745 Broadway, Mail Drop 10-3 NY, NY 10019
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Scholarship: Akademos, Inc. Sponsored by: Akademos, Inc. Website: www.textbookx.com/scholarship Deadline: October 31st Award Amount: $2,500 Qualification: Competition/ talent/ interest in writing/ journalism. 250-750 word essay based on question posted on website. Enrolled in good standing, cannot be a relative or friend or Akademos Employee. (International students must have a visa.)
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Scholarship: The Fountainhead Essay Contest Sponsored by: The Ayn Rand Institute Website: www.aynrand.org/site/pageserver?pagename=education_contests_tf Deadline: April 25 Qualifications: H.S Senior, international or non-citizen may apply. for essay topic see website. Award Amount: $500-$10,000 Contact: Department W, the Ayn Rand Institute P.O. Box 57044 Irvine, CA92619-7044
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Fashion Design:
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Scholarship: Passion for Fashion Competition Sponsored by: Art Institutes Website: www.artinstitutes.edu/ Deadline: November 19 Award Amount: $3,000 Qualifications: Applicant must be a female U.S. citizen age 35 or over and must submit background. Essay is required for both competitions. Process book and a finished, originally designed evening wear garment product are mandatory for Fashion Design applicants, while a finished and original Fashion Marketing, Fashion Merchandizing, or Retail Management product or plan is required for Fashion Design, Marketing, & Retail Management applicants. Art Institutes 210 Sixth Ave, 33rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States
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Scholarship: Fashion Scholarship Fund Sponsored by: Fashion Scholarship Fund Website: www.fashionscholarshipfund.org/staging/ Deadline: Open Award Amount: various
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Design Majors:
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Scholarship: CSA Stella Blum Research Grant Website: www.costumesocietyamerica.com Email: national.office@costumesocietyamerica.com Qualifications: The grant is meant to support an undergraduate CSA student member working in the field of North American Costuming. Costume design students who are interested in the program must write for further information and application materials.
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Amount: $3,000 Scholarship: Woman’s Studio Workshop Website: www.wsworkshop.org/_art_opp/grants.htm Deadline: April 1, 2009 Open: Undergraduate Art or design students
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Scholarship: Adele Filene Student Travel Award: Costume Society of America Website: www.costumesocietyamerica.com/ GrantsAwards/adelefilene.html Deadline: March 1st Open: Members of the Costume Society: Undergraduate Seniors STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The Anne Ford Scholarship
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WesSite: www.ncld.org/press/ E-mail: AFScholarship@ncld.org Telephone: 212.545.7510 Qualifications: You must write a 750-1,000-word essay describing your disability and how it has affected your life, including all aspects. Please see website for specific information.
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Amount: $10,000 Scholarship: Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship Website: www.nfb.org/scholarships Deadline: March 31 Open: Full time undergraduate students who are legally blind
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Scholarship: Bothmer Fellowship Sponsored by: Metropolitan Museum of Art Website: www.metmuseum.org/ Deadline: November 3 Award Amount: $20,000-$26,000 Qualifications: Preference is given to applicant who will profit the most from using the resources of Greek or Roman art department of the museum. Applicant must submit outline of thesis. Award is for research at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028-0198
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Scholarship: ARTS- Arts Recognition and Talent Search Sponsored by: National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Website: www.artsawards.org/ Deadline: June 1, early deadline, October 1 regular deadline Award Amount: $1,000-$3,000 Qualifications: U.S. or a U.S. territory citizenship required of all except of music/jazz applicants National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts 800 Brickell Avenue, Suite 500 Miami, FL 33131
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Scholarship: National Make-It Yourself Wool Competition Sponsored by: American Sheep Industry Women Website: www.sheepusa.org/miww_contest_information Email: Levi@midrivers.com Deadline: January 1 Qualifications: Fashion/apparel design, contestants must select, construct and model their own garments. Must model Garments, must use 100 percent wool or wool blend. The entire garment body will be judged on appropriateness to contestant's life style, presentation, construction, quality and creativity Award Amount: $1,000 Contact: 406.636.2036, National Make It With Wool Competition, Marie Leh Felist, Box 175 Lavina, MT 59046
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Differently-Abled Students:
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Scholarship: National Federation for the Blind Scholarships Sponsored by: NFB Scholarship Committee Website: www.nfb.org/nfb/scholarship_program.asp?SNID=561717 Deadline: March 31 Qualifications: Student must be a high school senior, full-time in a post-secondary institution, legally blind in both eyes, and must be a U.S. resident Award Amount: $3,000-$12,000 Contact: ATTN: Mr. Anil Lewis; National Federation of the Blind at Jernigan Place, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230, 410.659.9314 x2415
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Scholarship: Lighthouse Scholarships and Career Awards Sponsored by: Lighthouse Scholarships and Career Awards Website: www.lighthouse.org/aboutus/lighthouse-events/scholarships-and-career-awards/ Qualifications: Must be an outstanding student who has overcome the challenges of vision loss; Must be legally blind and planning to attend a higher education institution Award Amount; $5,000 Contact: Lighthouse Scholarships and Career Awards, 111 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022, 212.821.9428
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Scholarship: Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Fund Sponsored by: Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation Website: www.cfscholarship.org Deadline: March 21 Qualifications: Student must be a high school senior with Cystic Fibrosis, planning to attend an undergraduate college or university Award Amount: $1,000/year Contact: Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation, 1555 Sherman Ave #116, Evanston, IL 60201
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Scholarship: Barbara Davies Troisi Foundation Sponsored by: Barbara Davies Troisi Foundation Deadline: Varies Qualifications: Students with reading and learning disabilities in the New York and New Jersey area are eligible Award Amount: $1,000-$2,000 Contact: Barbara Davies Troisi Foundation, 230 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10169
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Scholarship: Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship Sponsored by: Anne Ford Scholarship National Center for Learning Disabilities, INC. Website: www.ncld.org/ Deadline: December Qualifications: Student must be a high school senior with learning disability/ies, pursuing and undergraduate degree; Must have demonstrated financial need; Must be a U.S. citizen; Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher Contact: Anne Ford Scholarship, National Center for Learning Disabilities Inc., 381 Park Ave. South, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10016-8806
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Minority Students:
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Website: www.chci.org Qualifications: Must be of Hispanic origin; demonstrate financial need, consistent and active participation in public service-oriented activities. Must be accepted into an accredited institution and be enrolled as full-time student. Applications are available online.
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National Urban League Amount: $2,000 Address: National Urban League Scholarship Programs 120 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 Telephone: 888-839-0467 Website: www.nul.org/scholarships.html Qualifications: African American from low- and moderate-income families in urban communities.
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Scholarship: Dr. Julianne Malveaux Scholarship Sponsored by: The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. Website: www.nanbpwc.org/scholarshipapplications.asp Deadline: March 1 Qualifications: For undergraduate female, African-American students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and U.S. Citizenship; Student must submit a 1,000 word essay on "Your Career Plans and their Relevance to Dr. Julianne Malveaux's Program Theme: 'Black Women's Hands Can Rock the World'". Award Amount: Varies Contact: Education@nanbpwc.org, NANBPWC 1806 New Hampshire Ave. N.W., Washington, DC, 202.483.4206
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Scholarship: Hispanic Scholarship Fund/General College Scholarship Sponsored by: Hispanic Scholarship Fund Website: www.hsf.net/scholarships.aspx?.id=426 Qualifications: Student must be a high school senior of Hispanic heritage, a U.S. citizen per Residency Card or passport stamped 1-551, planning to enroll at an accredited college or university, with a 3.0 GPA Award Amount: $1,000-$5,000 Contact: 55 Second St. Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, 877.HSF.INFO
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Scholarship: Los Padres Foundation Sponsored by: Los Padres Foundation Website: www.lospadresfoundation.org/LDFapplicationshomepage.html Deadline: Varies Qualifications: Must be a Latino Student enrolled at a 2-4 year school with a 3.0 GPA or higher; Must be a U.S. citizen Award Amount: Varies Contact: Los Padres Foundation, P.O. Box 8421, Molean, VA 22106, 877.843.7555
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Scholarship: National Scholarship Sponsored by: The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. Website: www.nanbpwc.org/scholarshipapplications.asp Deadline: March 1 Qualifications: Student must have a 3.0 GPA and be a high school senior; Must submit an essay on "Why education is important to me". Award Amount: Varies Contact: Education@nanbpwc.org; NANBPWC 1806 New Hampshire Ave. N.W., Washington DC, 202.483.4206
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Scholarship: Newhouse Foundation Scholarship Sponsored by: University of Maryland Website: www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/story/55p-813c.php Deadline: March Qualifications: Student must be a high school senior and a member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ—membership fee is $35); Student's course of study must be in the communication field, Must have a 3.0 GPA, Must work on the campus newspaper Award Amount: Up to $5,000 renewable Contact: NABJ Scholarships, University of Maryland, 8701 Adelphi Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783; 866.479.6225
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Scholarship: The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program Sponsored by: Jackie Robinson Foundation Website: www.jackierobinson.org/ Deadline: March 31 Qualifications: U.S. Citizen, Minority high school student with demonstrated leadership and financial need attending a 4-year college or university Award Amount: $7,500 Contact: ATTN: Scholarship Application, 75 Varick St., 2nd floor, New York, NY 10013
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Scholarship: Ron Brown Scholarship Sponsored by: Ron Brown Scholar Program Website: www.ronbrown.org Deadline: Nov 1/Jan 9 Qualifications: African-American high school seniors with academic merit, leadership, demonstrated community service and financial need; Must be a U.S. resident Award Amount: $10,000/year (renewable for 3 years) Contact: Ron Brown Scholar Program, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA, 22901, 434.964.1580
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Scholarship: New York State Native American Education Unit Sponsored by: NYSED.gov Website: emsc.nysed.gov/RSS/natamer Deadline: Fall: July 15; Spring: Dec 31; Summer: May 20 Qualifications: Native American Student enrolled in a 2-4 year college or educational institution; must be on tribal roll of NY (see website for tribe listing) Award Amount: $2,000/year for 4 years Contact: Native American Indian Education Unit, State Education Department, Rm. 374 Education Building Annex, Albany, NY 12234
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Scholarship: The Gates Millenium Scholars Sponsored by: The Gates Millenium Scholars Website: nominations.gmsp.org/gmsp_app/ Deadline: January Qualifications: Multi-ethnic background U.S. citizen; 3.3 GPA; Enrolling for the first time at an accredited college or university; demonstrated leadership ability; active in the community; must complete 3 required forms Award Amount: Varies Contact: Gates Millenium Scholars, P.O. Box 1434, Alexandria, VA 22313, 877.690.4677
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Scholarship: Whitney H. Young Jr. Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by: The New York Urban League Website: www.nyul.org/nyul_scholarships .html Deadline: April Qualifications: Aftican-American, Latino, Asian-American, or Native American High School graduates or GED equivalent; excellent character and leadership skills; Resident of New York City; admitted to an accredited college; average of 80 Award Amount: Up to $2,500/year Contact: The New York Urban League Education Department, ATTN: Whitney H. Young Jr. Memorial Scholarship, 204 W. 136th St. New York, NY 10030, 212.926.8000
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Amount: Varies Scholarship: Multicultural Scholarship Program Telephone: 803.732.6222 Website: www.naca.org Qualifications: Must be African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian /Pacific Islander. You must write a letter requesting an application.
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Amount: Varies Scholarship: Catching The Dream Scholarship Website: www.ucar.edu/soars/catchdream.html Email: nscholarsh@aol.com Qualifications: Must be ¼ or more Native American, and be enrolled w/a US tribe. Must be an undergraduate, full time student, with high GPA, SAT and ACT scores.
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Amount: Varies Scholarship: Sallie Mae first in my family scholarship program Website: www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/ scholarship/first_family.html Deadline: April 15 Open: Full time, undergraduate, of Hispanic background
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Scholarship: Various Website: hispanicfund.org Deadline: Various from March to September Open: Undergraduate students with a Hispanic background
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Scholarship: NAACP/ Lillian & Samuel Sutton Education Scholarship Website: www.naacp.org Application: http://www.naacp.org/work/education/Suttonappl.pdf Qualifications: NAACP offers several scholarships, and some do not require NAACP membership. This scholarship is renewable, and should be explored online. You can receive an application online or in Scholarship Foundation. Amount: $1,000-$2,000
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Scholarship: Jack & Jill of America Foundation Sponsored by: Jack & Jill of America Foundation Website: www.jackandjillfoundation.org Deadline: March 14 Award Amount: $2,500 Qualification: 4 year colleges only, GPA 3.0, high school senior accredited, post secondary institution, working towards a BA degree. African American and legal resident of The United States, resume, 60 hours complete active community service 12 months, leadership, essay, and official transcript from high school.
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Scholarship: HCF Scholars Program Sponsored by: Hispanic College Fund Website: www.hispanicfund.org Award Amount: $500-$5,000 Qualification: Minimum of 3.0 GPA, Us Citizen or legal perm. resident with a valid Permanent Resident Card or passport stamped I-551, pursuing Undergraduate or Graduate Degree. Full time enrollment to accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam. Must be of Hispanic background. Financial Need.
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Scholarship: Denny's Single Parent Student Scholarship Sponsored by: Hispanic College Fund Website: scholarships.hispanicfund.org Deadline: February 16 Award amount: $500-$1,500 Qualification: Hispanic background, US citizen or permanent resident. Must be accepted plan to enroll in a college university, or technical school. GPA of 3.0 and better. Financial Need. Single parent, Must agree in program publicity.
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Scholarship: RDW Group, Inc. Minority Scholarship for Communications Sponsored by: The Rhode Island Foundation Website: www.rifoundation.org Deadline: April 29 Award Amount: $2,000 Qualification: Must be a Rhode Island Resident
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Scholarship: Little People of America Sponsored by: The Little People of America Association Website: www.lpaonline.org Deadline: April 22 Award Amount: $250-$1,000 Qualifications: People who are 4'10" or less, personal statement of 500 words or less, (3) letters of recommendation, professional reference, and transcripts Contact: 888.LPA.2001 or 714.368.3689, Anthony Conner (VP of Programs, Little People of America. Inc.) 250 El Camino Real Suite 201Tustin, CA 92780
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Scholarship: TCI Scholarship Sponsored by: Tall Clubs International Website: www.tall.org/scholarships Deadline: Must inquire re: scholarship program in your area Award Amount: $1,000 Qualifications: Women 5'10"/men 6'2" under 21 years of age who plan to attend college in fall Contact: 888-I-M-Tall-2 or 888.468.2552, Tall Clubs International, P.O. Box 441 Portland, OR 972207
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Students League Foundation Scholarship:
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Website: www.LEAGUE-att.org/foundation Email: ATTLEAGUE@aol.com Qualifications: Must be a legal U.S. citizen, and a HS senior that has been accepted full-time to an accredited institution. You must have a 3.0 GPA, be actively involved in community service and consider yourself gay, lesbian, bisexual or transsexual. Amount: $1,500
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Scholarship: JW Saxe Memorial Fund for Public Service Sponsored By: JW Saxe Memorial Fund Website: www.jwsaxefund.org/apply.php Deadline: 03/15/2011 Qualifications: College or university students involved in public service. The award is meant to enable the student to gain practical experience in public service by taking a no-pay or low-pay job or internship during a summer or other term. Preference will be given to applicants who have already found such a position but require additional funds. Award Amount: $2000 Contact: JW Saxe Memorial Fund, 1524 31st Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007-3074 Ruth Saxe, President, ruthsaxe@aol.com or Elinor Sachse, VP and Secretary, sachsedc@verizon.net
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Scholarship: TextbookX.com Scholarship Amount: $250-$1,000 Web Site: www.textbookx.com/scholarship Qualifications: Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student, a legal US resident or international student with a visa. Must submit an application online, writing a 200-750 word essay on the topic, "When is war justified?" You must make reference to a book that has had significant influence on your response to the question.
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Scholarship: Burger King Scholars Program Sponsored by: Have it Your Way Foundation Website: haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_programs.html Deadline: February Qualifications; Student must be a high school senior that excels academically while working part-time and being actively involved in their community; must be planning to attend post-secondary school Award Amount: $1,000 Contact: BK_HIYWFoundation@whopper.com, Have it Your Way Foundation, INC., 5505 Blue Lagoon Dr., Miami, FL 33126, 305.378.3186
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Scholarship: Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund Sponsored by: Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund Website: www.davisputter.org Deadline: April 1 Qualifications: Students actively working for peace and justice; must demonstrate financial need; Must work to promote civil rights, economic justice and international solidarity; Student must be enrolling in an accredited college or university Award Amount: Up to $8,000 Contact: Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 7307, New York, NY 10116-7307
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Scholarship: New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation 2010 Scholarship Program Sponsored by: NJVVMF Website: njvvmf.org/scholarship Deadline: April 9 Qualifications: High school seniors from NJ planning to further their education at a college or university, must submit an essay (see website for details) Award Amount: $2,500 Contact: NJVVMF, 1 Memorial Lane; P.O. Box 648, Holmdel, NJ 07733, 732.335.0033
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Scholarship: John L. Carey Scholarship Sponsored by: The AICPA Website: ceae.aicpa.org Deadline: April 1 Award Amount: $5,000 per year Qualification: Having obtained a Liberal Arts, non-business related Undergraduate Degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States prior to enrolling in a graduate accounting program. Intending to pursue a CPA certificate. Full Time (9 Sem. Hours or Equiv.) Student for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011. US. Citizen.
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Scholarship: Target All-Around Scholarship Web Site: www.target.com Qualifications: Applicant must be a HS graduate or a current college full time undergraduate student. Must be a legal US resident with at least a 2.0 GPA and be under 24 years old. Applications are available online or at a local Target store. Amount: $1,000-$10,000 Amount: $200-$1,000
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Scholarship: Hands Essay Contest Website: blog.scholarships.com/?p=486 Deadline: July 4 Open: Full-time graduate and undergraduate students
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Scholarship: Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund Website: www.gracelegendre.org/files/index.php?id=11 Deadlines: Various from February to September Open: Undergraduate and Graduate students: various grants and fellowships
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Scholarship: All-Ink.com College Scholarship Website: www.all-ink.com/ Deadlines: There are four review cycles annually. Upcoming deadlines are: May 1, 2011, August 1, 2011, November 1, 2011, February 1, 2012 Award Amount: $1,000 Open: Applicant must be enrolled or is planning to enroll in an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and submit two separate essays. 1460 North Main Street Spanish Fork, UT 84660 United States
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Scholarship: The JD. Edsal Advertising Scholarship Sponsored by: The Rhode Island Foundation Website: www.rifoundation.org/scholarships/scholarshipopportunities Deadline: April 30 Award Amount: $1,000 Qualification: Students studying advertising, undergraduate sophomore or higher, R.I. residence, financial need.
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Scholarship: Health Research Training Program Sponsored by: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Website: www.nyc.gov/health/hrtpE-mail: hrtp@health.nyc.gov Deadline: August 15 Award Amount: varies Qualification: NYC residency required, HRTP student application, sealed official transcript, letter of recommendation, personal statement, resume, pre-employment form, GPA 3.0 or better
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Scholarship: NYWICI Foundation Scholarship Program Sponsored by: NYWICI Website: www.nywici.org/foundation/scholarships Deadline: January 29 Award Amount: $10,000 Qualification: Academic excellence, need and involvement in the field of communications. Undergraduate levels GPA 3.2 or better, permanent residence of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania. Advertising, broadcasting, or communications, English, film, journalism, marketing, new media, or public relations.
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Scholarship: The Greenlinding Academy Fellowship Sponsored by: The Greenlinding Institute Website: www.greenlinding.org Email: academy@greenlinding.org Deadline: February 12 Award Amount: $1,700 per month (associate program) and $33,800 per year + health (fellowship program) Qualification: Talented, self-motivated individuals committed to equality and justice, ability to work well with diverse groups, strong personal initiative and motivation, leadership experience or potential meaningful involvement in school, the workplace or community, open to new ideas.
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Scholarship: Herbert Whitman, Jr. Scholarship Fund Sponsored by: Urban Financial Services Coalition Scholarship Program Website: weww.ufscfoundation.org Email: jwood@lisc.org Deadline: April 30 Award Amount: $2,000-$2,500 Qualification: Financial need, leadership, career goals, essay. Freshman business, finance technical or business related course work. GPA 3.0 or better. 1.5 to 3 years full time student, reference letter, financial data.
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Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund Website: www.davisputter.org/apply.html Deadline: April 1st Award amount: $10,000 Qualification: Active participation in struggles for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarityor other progressive issues. Financial need and academic performance. Graduate/ Undergraduate level. Letters of support from 2 people, political work, FAFSA, and a passport-like photo.
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Scholarship: Coca-Cola Scholars Sponsored by: Coca Cola Scholars Foundation Website: www.coca-colascholars.org Email: scholars@na.ko.com Award amount: $10,000-$20,000 yearly Qualification: Support for any chosen course of study at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. Min GPA 3.0
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Scholarship: New York Women In Communications Foundation 2010 Scholarship Program Sponsored by: New York Women in Communications Website: www.nywici.org/foundation/scholarships Deadline: January 31st Award Amount: $10,000 Qualification: Permanent resident of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania. Must be member of New York Women In Communications in good standing. GPA of 3.2 or better.
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Scholarship: -Richard J. Roth Journalism Fellowship -Richard A. Wiebe Public Service Fellowship -James L. Biggane Fellowship in Finance and Fiscal Studies -Legislative Fellows Program E-mail: student@senate.state.ny.us Deadline: April 9 Award Amount: Afforded the opportunity to senate office positions Qualification: College juniors and seniors
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Scholarship: Intel Talent Search Sponsored by: Society for Science and The Public Website: www.societyforscience.org Deadline: November 18 Award Amount: $7,500 - $100,000 Qualification: Recommendation by 3 teachers, high school tanscript. Enrolled last year secondary school (U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake Islands, or The Marianas.) U.S. Citizen.
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Scholarship: The Hopkins Sommer Scholars Sponsored by: the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Website: www.JHSPH.edu/sommerscholars Email: sommerscholars@jhsph.edu Deadline: December 1 Award Amount: $19,080 per year Qualification: Excellent academic background and have demonstrated their ability to make an impact in the field of public health. 3 letters of recommendation, transcript (Official), resume.
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Scholarship: Eileen J Garrett Scholarship Sponsored by: Parapsychology Foundation Website: www.parapsychology.org Email: office@parapsychology.org Qualifications: Demonstrate previous interest in parapsychology by including sample of writings, (3) letters of reference from people familiar with applicant's work and/or studies in parapsychology Award Amount: $3,000 Contact: 212.628.1550, Parapsychology Foundation P.O. Box 1562 NY, NY 10021
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Scholarship: Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship Sponsored by: Patrick Kerr Website: www.skateboardingscholarship.org Deadline: April 20 Qualifications: Essay, letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, special consideration for skateboard activism Award Amount: $1,000-$5,000 Contact: (F) 215.663.5897, P.O. Box 2054, Jenkin Town, PA 19046
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Scholarship: Kor Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by: Klingon Language Institute Website: www.kli.org/scholarships Deadline: June 1 Qualifications: Full-time students in a program leading to a degree in a field of language study. Academic accomplishment, nominating letter from chair, head or dean profiling the individual's accomplishments, (2) additional letters of recommendation, a brief statement re: goals and purpose with respect to course of study. Award Amount: $500 Contact: Klingon Language Institute, Kor Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 634 Flourtown, PA 19301
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Scholarship: Li Liane Webb Art Scholarship/SPAACSE Scholarship Sponsored by: The Society of Performers, Artists, Athletes, and Celebrities for Space Exploring Website: www.spaacse.org Email: scholarships@spaacse.org Deadline: June 10 Qualifications: See website for info. Award Amount: $1,000 Contact: 321.452.1559, SPAACSE 2023 N. Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
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Scholarship: The Jeanne E Bray Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by: National Rifle Association (Scholarships) Website: www.nrahq.org.law/lebenefits.asp Deadline: November 15 Qualifications: Dependent children of public law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty and who were members of the NRA at the time of their deaths or dependents of retired law enforcement officers who are current NRA members. Award Amount: $1,000 per semester for (4) years Contact: 703.267.1311 National Rifle Association of America, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 (ATTN: Sandy S. Elkin)
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Scholarship: MENSA Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Sponsored by: SNYM Scholarships Website: www.mensafoundation.org/am/template.cfm?section=scholarships1 Deadline: January 15 Qualifications: U.S. citizen planning to enroll in a degree program/accredited Award Amount: $300-$1,000 Contact: GNYM Scholarships P.O Box 5122 Hauppauge, NY 11788
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Scholarship: Frank O'Neill Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by: Easyaid.com Website: www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form.html Deadline: December 31 Qualifications: Students planning to attend a university must submit an essay on topic provided (see website for details). *must not be receiving another award from another source. Award Amount: $1,500 Contact: American Student Financial Aid 27805 Jones Blvd. #3416 Las Vegas, NV 89146
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Scholarship: Ruth Whitney Scholarship from Glamour Magazine Sponsored by: NYWICI Foundation 2011 Scholarship Program Website: www.nywici.org/foundation/scholarships Deadline: March Qualifications: Student must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher, be a high school senior, be a resident of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania, with an interest in pursuing a career in communication; Student must submit an essay (see website for details) Award Amount: $10,000 Contact: NYWICI 2011 Scholarship Program, 355 Lexington Ave. 15th Floor, New York, Ny 10017-6603, 212.297.2133
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Scholarship: Columbus Citizen's Foundation College Scholarship Sponsored by: Columbus Citizens Foundation Website: www.columbuscitizensfd.org/scollege.shtml Deadline: February Qualifications: For students of Italian descent from a household with an income of $25,000 or less, with demonstrated community service, a 3.25 GPA, residing in CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, or V Award Amount: Varies Contact: 8 East 69th Street, New York, NY 10021; 212.229.9923
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Scholarship: National Research Council of the National Academies Website: www.nationalacademies.org/rap Deadlines: There are four review cycles annually. Upcoming deadlines are: May 1, 2011, August 1, 2011, November 1 2011, February 1, 2012 Award Amount: $42,000 - $75,000 Qualifications: For recent PhD recipients, and graduate entry level stipends. The awards provide the opportunity for recipients to do independent research in some of the best-equipped and staffed laboratories in the United States. Research opportunities are open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and for some of the laboratories, foreign nationals.
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Scholarship: 2012 Ford Diversity Fellowships Program for Achieving Excellence in College and University Teaching Website: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/index.htm Deadlines: Predoctoral:November 14, 2011, Dissertation: November 17,2011, Postdoctoral: November 17,2011 Award Amount: Predoctoral-$20,000 to the fellow, institutional allowance of $2,000 for three years; Dissertation-$21,000 for one year; Postdoctoral-$40,000 for one year, $1500 employing institution allowance, to be matched by employing institution Qualifications: U.S. Citizen or National Planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level in a research-based field of Science, social science or humanities - Approximately 60 predoctoral, 35 dissertation, and20 postdoctoral fellowships sponsored by the Ford Foundation and administeredby the National Research Council of the National Academies. Contact: Fellowships Office, National Research Council of The National Academies, 500 Fifth Street NW Keck 576, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202.334.2872 |
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Scholarship: George and Marion Plossl Doctoral Dissertation Competition Website: www.apics.org/ Deadlines: December 31 Award Amout: $500-$2,500 up to 5 winners Qualifications: Production/Operation management
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Scholarship: Kress Travel Fellowship Website: www.kressfoundation.org/ Deadlines: November 30 Award Amout: $1,000-$10,000 Qualifications: Fellowship allows students to travel to view materials essential for the completion of dissertation research.
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Scholarship: Mayme and Herb Frank Scholarship Program Sponsored by: The Ashburn Institute Website: www.ashburninstitute.org/frankscholarship Email: info@ashburninstitute.org Deadline: October 1s Award Amount: $2,000 Qualification: Graduate Students of strong academic standing who have completed thesis related to international integration and/or federalism, an independent study project relating to international integration and federalism.
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Scholarship: Byron Hanke Fellowship Sponsored by: Foundation for Community Associateion Research Website: www.cairf.org/scholarships/hanke.aspx Email: www.foundation@caionline.org Deadline: May 1 Award Amount: $2,000-$4,000 Qualification: Graduate student of an accredited master's, doctoral or law program in United States or Canada. All disciplines are welcome to apply as long as studies relate to community associations.
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Scholarship: Asia Pacific Leadership Program Sponsored by: East West Center Website: www.eastwestcenter.org Email: aplp@eastwestcenter.org Deadline: December 1 Award Amount: $15,000 Qualification: Outstanding individuals with proven leadership experience or high leadership potential from across the Asia Pacific Region, North America, and beyond. At least a BA or Graduate Degree.
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Scholarship: OP Loft Bed $500 Scholarship Award Sponsored by: OP Loft Bed Website: www.oploftbed.com Email: info@oploftbed.com Deadline: July 31 Award Amount: $500 Qualification: U.S. Citizen, full or part time under/grad student, 4-year/ grad school accredited. Based on creativity of answers to given questions.
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Scholarship: Surfrider Foundation, Thomas Pratte Memorial Scholarship Sponsored By: Surfrider Foundation Email: prattescholarship@surfrider.org Website: www.surfridersjsc.org Deadline: March 15 Qualifications: For graduate students with an interest in coastal environmental sciences such as oceanography, marine affairs, environmental sciences, public policy, community planning and natural resources. Must have a satisfactory GPA. Award Amount: $3,000 (Graduate)/$5,000 (PHD) Contact: Surf Rider Foundation, ATTN: Pratte Application P.O. Box 6010 San Clemente, CA 92674-6010 or P.O. Box 760 Belmar, NJ 07719
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Scholarship: La Fontaine Aquatic Entomology Award Sponsored by: Federation of Fly Fishers Website: www.fedflyfishers.org Qualifications: (MS or PHD) students doing a research project in aquatic entomology. Must provide a resume, short synopsis of project, letter of recommendation from faculty advisor Award Amount: $500 Contact: 406.222.9369, P.O. Box 1688 Livingston, MT 59047
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Scholarship: Anthony C. Russo Scholarship Award Sponsored by: NPELRA Foundation Website: npelra.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm? Deadline: September Award Amount: $3,000 Qualification: Graduate students studying labor and employee relations or a closely related field.
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International Sutdents
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P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund For Women Telephone: 515.255.3153 Website: www.peointernational.org Amount: Up to $6,000 Qualifications: Women from other countries than the US and Canada may apply. Must be accepted full time to an accredited U.S. institution, and must be working towards a graduate degree. Must promise to return to your country of origin within 90 days of completing the degree program to pursue your professional career.
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Scholarship: Canada Millennium Bursary (CMB) Sponsored by: Alberta Scholarship Program Website: www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships Deadline: None Amount: 2,250 Canadian dollars
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Scholarship: Robert C. Carson Memorial Bursary Sponsored by: Alberta Scholarship Program Website: www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships Deadline: October 15 Amount: $500
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Military
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Scholarship: Navy Supply Corps Foundation Website: www.usnscf.com/scholarship.html Telephone: 706.354.4111 Qualifications: Must be the dependent of a living or deceased regular or retired, reserve, or prior service Supply Corps Officer, or has served in a supply enlisted as active or retired status. Must be a full time student with a 3.0 GPA, and a HS Senior willing to serve in the Supply Corps. See website for further information. Amount: Up to $4,000
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Religious Affiliation
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Scholarship: National Presbyterian Scholarship Website: www.pcusa.org/financialaid/scholarships.htm Telephone: 918.584.4701 Qualifications: Only members of the Presbyterian Church need apply. Must send in three letters of recommendation along with 5-page application available online. Award is renewable, and is based on financial need, church involvement, academic achievement and potential.
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Amount: $500-$2000 Scholarship: Jewish Community Scholarship Fund Website: www.jvsla.org Email: jvsla@aol.com Qualifications: Must have Permanent/Legal Los Angeles Jewish resident Status, and be an undergraduate or vocational student. Must demonstrate financial need, required to take a full-time course of study in an accredited educational institution. Must email for an application. Amount: $750-$15,000
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