SCHOLARSHIP CORNER
This page is a simple and quick way to find exciting financial
aid and scholarship opportunities. Check back regularly because you
never know what will become available next!
ACT Scholarship
Giveaway
ACT® Registered Test Entries Accepted: February 2020, April 2020,
June 2020, July 2020
Enter for your chance to win a $15,000 Scholarship + $5,000 Tech
Package in the ACT Scholarship Giveaway! Eligible sophomores,
juniors and seniors who register for the ACT® test between 9.3.2019
and 6.26.2020 are automatically entered for a chance to win. It's
that easy! No purchase necessary or ACT test registration
necessary. Sweepstakes subject in all respects to complete official
rules.*See Official Rules for
eligibility requirements, entry details, and instructions
(including alternate entry instructions).
Website:
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/act-scholarship-giveaway.html
American Indian College
Fund
Deadline: Various
The American Indian
College Fund (AICF) was established in 1989 to provide scholarships
to American Indian/Alaska Native students attending tribal
colleges. The AICF is devoted to funding and creating awareness
about the community-based accredited tribal colleges and
universities that offer students access to knowledge and skills
alongside Native culture, language, and values. The American Indian
College Fund also provides scholarships to undergraduate and
graduate students attending any other accredited public or
non-profit private college all across the United States.
Website:
http://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships/
American Indian
Science and Engineering Society
Deadline: Various
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) helps
students move forward in their educational journeys by providing a
wide range of programs and scholarship opportunities. AISES
scholarships help students acquire skills and training that will
help them meet the unique STEM needs of our
communities. Students are highly encouraged to apply for all
the scholarships they are eligible for!
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships
BestColleges.com
Deadline: Various
The goal of BestColleges is to help students maximize free money
for college by providing them with updated and accurate scholarship
information. They have compiled an extensive list of scholarships
for criminal justice majors, including criminal justice
scholarships and criminal justice grants specifically for
undergraduates, graduate students, minorities, and women.
Website:
http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/criminal-justice-scholarships/
McNair Scholars
Program
Deadline: Year-Round
This scholarship program is designed to prepare students for
careers as graduate students, professors or professional
researchers. Applicants must be full-time college students, have
completed 42 hours or more, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be a first
generation college student or a student from an underrepresented
ethnic group.
Website: https://mcnairscholars.com/resources/
Oklahoma City Community
Foundation
Deadline: Various
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is home to more than 120
scholarship funds established by individuals, organizations and
companies. These funds share the common goal of helping to make a
difference in the lives of others. The foundation is now able to
receive your transcripts electronically if your high school
participates in this free service. Please see OCCF's website for
details about each scholarship.
Website: https://occf.org/scholarships/
Tuck Sleep
Scholarships
Deadline: Various
Many scholarships today are geared toward specific candidates,
including those who struggle with sleep-related issues. Tuck.com
provides more than $500,000 in scholarship funding for
undergraduate and graduate students. Some of these awards target
sleep-deprived individuals, while others are available to students
pursuing degrees in sleep science and other areas of psychology and
mental health.
Website: https://www.tuck.com/sleep-scholarships/
UCanGo2.org
Deadline: Various
Check out UCanGo2.org for numerous scholarship opportunities for
middle school, high school, college and adult students. They
provide you with links to scholarships by deadline and by category,
as well as a new scholarship of the week each Monday. UCanGo2 also
offers free information on college planning and financial aid.
Visit their website to find these helpful tools!
Website: http://ucango2.org/Scholarships.html
Varsity Tutors
Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $200 college scholarship contest
where students must write an essay in response to a monthly prompt.
Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote
via social media for submitted entries. The five entries with the
most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month
and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $200 college
scholarship.
Website:
https://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
May Scholarships
Society of Women Engineers Incoming Freshmen
Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2020
The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women
studying baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for
careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer
science. In 2019, SWE awarded nearly 260 new and renewed
scholarships valued at more than $810,000. Scholarships range from
$1,000 to $15,000 each and some are renewable
Website: http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php/swe-scholarships
Pureland Supply Vocational and Skilled Trade
Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2020
Pureland Supply has been selling high quality replacement
projector lamps to various universities, schools, and government
entities since 1997. We understand the importance of skilled
trades in our society and appreciate those who learn and perform
specific trade, craft or labor occupations. The $1000.00 Pureland
Supply Scholarship is available to students who have been accepted
to an accredited trade school, vocational college, technical school
or community college for the study of trade, craft, or labor
occupations. Recipients are chosen on their ability to
describe how their chosen trade or field plays an important role in
today's world and why this is the path they have chosen.
Website: https://www.purelandsupply.com/t-scholarship.aspx
OSLS Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 15, 2020
The Oklahoma Society of Land Surveyors Scholarship program will
provide financial assistance to those applicants who are seeking a
career as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor. Scholarships
will be awarded to successful applicants who have demonstrated
talent and achievement in the areas of leadership, citizenship and
genuine interest in land surveying. The amount of the scholarship
awarded may vary depending on number of applicants.
Website: http://osls.site-ym.com/?Scholarships
Student Award Search Aid: B. Davis
Scholarship
Deadline: May 22, 2019
This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and
seniors as well as all students currently registered in any
postsecondary institution. There is no age restriction. One $1,000
scholarship will be awarded. Applicants must submit an essay
describing the three characteristics of leadership they value
most.
Website: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
The Fountainhead
Deadline: May 28, 2020
Students in 11th and 12th grade may apply. Awards include: one 1st
place award of $10,000; three 2nd place awards of $2,500; five 3rd
place awards of $500; 50 finalist awards of $50. Students must
select from one of three topics listed on the website and write an
essay. Essays will be judged on whether the student is able to
argue for and justify his or her view - not on whether the
Institute agrees with the view the student expresses. Judges will
look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized.
Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the
philosophic meaning of The Fountainhead.
Website: https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#thefountainhead-1
Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2020
The Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship provides financial
assistance and promotion of Asian American college students
pursuing a major in the performing, visual arts, journalism and/or
mass communications. $1,000 awards must be applied toward school
tuition and fees. Applicants must be of Asian and/or Pacific
Islander ethnicity, a citizen, national or legal permanent resident
of the US, and must either be a high school senior or current
college student.
Website: http://www.againstthegrainproductions.com/atg-artistic-scholarship/
Fifth Month Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2020
One is the loneliest number. Three is a crowd. Then there is five.
What's so special about five? Well, for starters, this lucky number
could help you win a $1,500 scholarship. Applicants must be 13
years old and be a legal resident of the US. They must submit an
essay of 250 words or less explaining why the number 5 is
important.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship
Leavitt Machinery (LM) Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 31, 2020
To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled or expect to
be enrolled in a degree program (2 years in length or greater) by
September. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be a US
resident or Canada resident and must also attend a school in Canada
or the US. Applicants must submit an essay outlining a situation
they have been involved in or someone they know has been involved
in where better safety procedures would have prevented injury. They
must explain, in detail, what safety procedures should have been in
place and how they would have prevented the injury.
Website: https://forklifttraininginseattle.com/apply.php
June Scholarships
National Pathfinder Scholarship
Deadline June 1, 2020
National Federation of Republic Women has been engaging and
empowering women since1938.Three annual scholarships of $2,500
provide financial assistance and support to women seeking
undergraduate or graduate degrees. Undergraduate sophomores,
juniors, and seniors, as well as students enrolled in a master's
program, are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Recent high
school graduates and undergraduate freshman are not eligible.
Applicants may only apply for one scholarship per year. Scholarship
winners may not reapply.
Website: https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarships/national-federation-republican-women-nfrw-national-pathfinder-scholarship
Jane Austen Society of North America Essay
Contest
Deadline: June 1, 2020
JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest to foster the study
and appreciation of Jane Austen's work. Several hundred students
compete for scholarship awards each year. Three scholarships will
be awarded for $1,000, $500, and $250.
Website: http://jasna.org/programs/essay-contest/
Duck Tape: Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest (Virtual
Promwear)
Deadline: June 8, 2020
Use your imagination to create Duck Tape prom fashions in either
the "Dress" or "Tux" category for a chance to win! One $10,000
scholarship will be awarded to the winner of the Dress Category.
One $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to the winner of the Tux
Category. Four Dress Category and four Tux Category runners up will
each win a $500 cash scholarship and a Duck Brand Prize Pack worth
$100.
Website: https://www.duckbrand.com/stuck-at-prom/official-rules
Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants
Scholarship
Deadline: June 12, 2020
Abbott & Fenner are committed to helping those who have the
desire and ambition to succeed. The A&F Scholarships are
available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all
students currently registered in any accredited postsecondary
institution. To apply for this $1,000 scholarship, applicants must
submit an essay over the following topic: Describe your educational
career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals.
Include your degree/major, why you selected it and how this
degree/major will help you achieve your goals. The essay should be
between 500 and 1000 words.
Website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
BigSun Scholarship
Deadline: June 19, 2020
The BigSun Organization is proud to help young athletes succeed in
their academic pursuits. In order to do their part, they are
offering a scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes
are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are
participating in. The student must be a high school senior or be
attending a post-secondary institution. The number and value of
awards may vary each year.
Website: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2020
The program has specific scholarships for incoming freshmen and
upper-level undergraduate students. All of the scholarships are
based on financial need and with the usual minimum GPA requirement
of 3.0. To be eligible for a scholarship you must: (1) Submit a
completed application form indicating a sincere interest in an
automotive career; (2) Provide an official transcript of all
academic work; (3) Submit two letters of recommendation supporting
your automotive interests; (4) Submit a letter of acceptance for an
associate, bachelor, or master's program; (5) Be accepted at an
accredited college, university or trade school within the United
States at the time of application; (6) Students attending a
technical training school may also apply (trade school should equal
a two-year associate program); (7) Student must be a United States
citizen or in the United States on a Student Visa; (8) Must be
enrolled full-time; (9) Must have 3.0 GPA or higher.
Website: http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships/
Life Parts Express Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2020
Going to college is a big financial commitment. To apply for this
scholarship, write an essay that outlines how much you expect to
spend to finish your schooling, how you intend to pay for your
schooling and what you expect your job to be once you are finished
with your schooling. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and
21, must be attending school in the fall of 2019, have a 3.0 GPA or
above and be a US or Canadian resident. One applicant will receive
a $500 scholarship.
Website: https://forkliftpartsnewjersey.com/forkliftparts.php
Money Key Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2020
To apply for this $2,500 scholarship, students must submit a
500-750 words essay on the topic of financial responsibility and
answer the question: "What does financial responsibility mean to
you and what steps should students take to plan their budget?"
before the end of the quarterly application deadline.
Website: https://www.moneykey.com/scholarship/
Oklahoma's Promise
Deadline: June 30, 2020
Students must apply in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade, be a resident
of Oklahoma, complete a specific high school curriculum, achieve at
least a 2.50 GPA both in the curriculum and overall, and abide by
certain conduct standards. The federal adjusted gross income of the
student's family may not exceed $55,000 at the time of application.
In addition, the family income must not exceed $100,000 each year
the student is enrolled in postsecondary education (students must
complete the FAFSA each year). Oklahoma's Promise will pay resident
tuition at a public college or a portion of tuition at private
institutions or public technology centers in Oklahoma.
Website:
https://secure.okcollegestart.org/applications/oklahoma_promise/apply.html
July Scholarships
Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association
Scholarship
Deadline: July 10, 2020
The Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA) offers five
annual scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each for secondary,
advanced or trade school education. Applicants are considered based
on academic record, field of study and written essay responses. To
apply, students must be a legal resident of the United States and
must attend school in the United States. All applicants must submit
a 500 word typed essay answering one of several prompt
questions.
Website: https://www.maplefloor.org/Programs-Services/Scholarship-Program.aspx
The American Legion Baseball Scholarship
Deadline: July 15, 2020
In 2016, The American Legion awarded $22,000 in scholarships to
deserving players. Each Department Baseball Committee may select a
player from their Department to receive this scholarship. The
American Legion will award several scholarships this year depending
on the number of applicants and interest earned from the trust
fund. Students must submit an official high school transcript,
showing the student has graduated high school. They must be on a
current roster (American Legion National Baseball Electronic
Registration Form) filed with National Headquarters. They must also
be part of a team affiliated with an American Legion post. Each
applicant should submit three letters of testimony with the
application. Each Department Baseball Committee will select an
American Legion player who best meets the qualifications as the
American Legion Baseball Scholarship winner. Each department winner
will receive a scholarship from The American Legion of $500. Nine
applicants will be selected for additional scholarships of $2,500
and $5,000.
Website: http://www.legion.org/scholarships/baseball
BankMobile Scholarship
Deadline: July 17, 2020
BankMobile Foundation is offering a $1,500 scholarship to one
excellent undergraduate or graduate student who is blazing a trail
and shaking things up in the world of financial empowerment.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States, attend an
accredited institution, maintain a 3.0 GPA and submit a complete
application, transcript and personal essay. If applicants are not
current college students, they must provide proof of
enrollment/acceptance.
Website: https://www.bankmobile.com/scholarship
Educational Research Center of America's Scholarship
Program
Deadline: July 26, 2020
The Student Research Foundation Personal Achievement Scholarship
Competition is open to all high school students who are legal
residents of the United States. Applicants must: (1) describe a
personal achievement story (2) determine and explain instances of
struggle or adversity, (3) and display how they overcame adversity
to reach their goals. One winner will receive a scholarship of
$15,000. One second place award of $5,000 and two third place
awards of $2,500 each will also be awarded.
Website: https://www.studentresearchfoundation.org/college-scholarship/
American Association of State Troopers
Deadline: July 31, 2020
The American Association of State Troopers Foundation, Inc.
accepts scholarship applications from the dependents of trooper
members for assistance with their post-secondary education
expenses. Dependents are defined as: child by natural birth, child
legally adopted, stepchild, or child raised as a member's own
(claimed as a dependent on income tax). Students can be eligible to
reapply each year for a total of four scholarships ranging from
$500 - $1,000 each.
Website: https://www.statetroopers.org/scholarship-requirements-information
CardRates Financial Futures Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2020
CardRates is proud to offer the Financial Futures Scholarship to
future and current college students majoring in business,
accounting, finance, mathematics, management and other areas that
will prepare them for a career in the personal finance industry.
Applicants will be judged based on outstanding academic achievement
and submission of an essay. The scholarship award amount is
$1,000.
Website: http://www.cardrates.com/scholarship/
Flavor of the Month Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2019
Winning scholarships can be sweet - especially with this special a
la mode award for scholarship seekers who love ice cream. Are you
simple and sweet like vanilla, classic yet unpredictable like
chocolate chip, or a little nutty like pistachio? Whatever the
flavor or reasons may be, Unigo wants to know what ice cream flavor
best reflects your personality and why. July is National Ice Cream
Month, and they need a little help picking out a "Flavor of the
Month" for their famous ice cream scholarship. Applicants
must:
Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application;
be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District
of Columbia; be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the
fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher
education. To apply, submit an online written response of 250 words
or less answering the prompt: "Summer and ice cream go
hand-in-hand. In fact, July is National Ice Cream Month, and that's
the inspiration behind this award. We think people are very similar
to ice cream; some are nutty, others a little exotic, while some
are very comforting. If you were an ice cream flavor, which would
you be and why?" One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/flavor-of-the-month-scholarship
Minecraft Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2019
Apex Minecraft Hosting is proud to offer a scholarship to enable
students to focus on their studies and career goals. Students may
apply for the $2,000 scholarship which can be used toward tuition
for their next semester at college. All interested students must
submit a short essay expressing their opinion on how Minecraft can
be a positive influence within their education and career
development.
Website: https://apexminecrafthosting.com/minecraft-scholarship/
Redfin Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2020
Redfin is the next-generation real estate brokerage, combining our
own full-service agents with modern technology to redefine real
estate in the customer's favor. This $2,500 scholarship is a way
for Redfin to help one student on his or her journey through higher
education. Applicants must be legal U.S. residents, 18 years of age
or older, and have earned a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or
above on a 4.0 scale.
Website: https://www.redfin.com/resources/scholarship