SCHOLARSHIP CORNER
As a counselor, you know how important it is to stay on track
with what's current in financial aid and college prep. This page is
a simple and quick way to find some exciting financial aid and
scholarship opportunities for your students. Check back regularly
because you never know what will become available next!
American Indian College
Fund
Deadline: Various
The American Indian
College Fund was established in 1989 to provide scholarships to
American Indian/Alaska Native students attending tribal colleges
and to fund and create 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 BestCollege 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/
Common Knowledge
Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: Various
Common Knowledge Scholarship
Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarship quizzes throughout
the year for U.S. high school, college, and graduate students. They
even have some scholarships that parents can win for their
children. Award amounts range from $250 to $2,500.
Website: http://www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=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 you with 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
July Scholarships
Angel Scholarships
Deadline: July 1, 2018
Break the Silence against Domestic Violence recognizes and honors
those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. As part of
their mission, they remember these individuals through their
memorial scholarship fund. Each scholarship is uniquely named after
a victim of domestic violence. To apply, students must have a
minimum 2.0 GPA, have been personally affected by domestic
violence, and submit a personal statement.
Website: http://www.breakthesilencedv.org/get-help/scholarship-opportunities/
Hungry to Lead Scholarship
Deadline: July 1, 2018
The Hungry to Lead scholarship was initiated in 2014 in an effort
to provide financial assistance to future leaders in the
foodservice and hospitality industry. From 2014 to 2017, 10
scholarships have been awarded topping $17,000 in awards! There are
two scholarships available for the 2018 academic school year. The
top two finalists will be awarded scholarships of $2,500 and
$1,000. Those eligible to apply are high school seniors or college
students who are registered/pre-registered to attend an accredited
school in the United States. Applicants must be pursuing a degree
in a foodservice/hospitality program or something directly related.
The scholarship is merit based on high school records, ACT and/or
SAT scores, college transcripts if applicable, and extracurricular
activities. Minimum requirements include a high school or college
cumulative GPA of 2.5, SAT of 1050, or ACT of 18. Applicants will
also be judged on their ability to demonstrate leadership
capabilities.
Website: https://www.hungrytolead.com/
Oklahoma's Promise
Deadline: July 2, 2018
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
Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association
Scholarship
Deadline: July 9, 2018
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, 2018
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 19, 2018
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 a citizen of the United States, attend an
accredited institution, maintain a 3.0 GPA and submit a complete
application, transcript and personal essay. If students are not a
current college student, they must provide proof of
enrollment/acceptance.
Website: https://www.bankmobile.com/scholarship/
Educational Research Center of America's Scholarship
Program
Deadline: July 25, 2018
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, 2018
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.
Website: https://www.statetroopers.org/scholarship-requirements-information
CardRates Financial Futures Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2018
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 us
$1,000.
Website: http://www.cardrates.com/scholarship/
Flavor of the Month Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2018
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?"
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/flavor-of-the-month-scholarship
August Scholarships
Straight North STEM Scholarship
Deadline: August 1, 2018
With internet marketing becoming more complex and challenging by
the day, successful execution requires a solid education. As an
industry leader, Straight North supports students pursuing degrees
in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines.
Through the Straight North STEM Scholarship, one winning students
will receive $1,000 to be used toward his or her degree. In
addition, two runners-up will receive a $250 book scholarship. To
qualify, undergraduate or graduate students must be majoring in a
STEM field of study and attending an accredited college or
university.
Website: https://www.straightnorth.com/scholarship/
Devconhomesecurity Annual Scholarship
Deadline: August 15, 2018
Devconhomesecurity.com is pleased to announce an annual $2,500.00
scholarship for the benefit of an undergraduate or a graduate
student. This annual scholarship was created for students who are
interested in the study of online marketing; hence students
currently studying in the areas of Marketing, Business, IT or
Communications might have the greatest interest for this
scholarship. Education is the best investment anyone can make;
however, the costs can often cause un-necessary financial strain.
This $2,500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a new applicant
annually and must be used towards the cost of your education. An
essay submission is required and the winner will be chosen based on
the best submission. Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate
or a graduate student attending a college or university in the
U.S., have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be a US citizen or permanent
resident and at least 18 years old.
Website: http://devconhomesecurity.com/scholarship
2nd Chance Scholarship
Deadline: August 30, 2018
Enter for the chance to win one of five $1,000 scholarships. The
Second Chance College Scholarships Contest is open to citizens and
those legally residing in the USA with a high school diploma, GED
or equivalent. Scholarship funds are payable to the winner's
college/university or certified trade school in the United States;
winner must enroll or already be enrolled for spring 2019 session.
Winner selection is NOT based on financial need, GPA or demographic
criteria.
Website: https://www.afsascholarship.org/secondchance/
Buenas Opiniones Scholarship
Deadline: August 31, 2018
This scholarship is for graduating Latino high school seniors or
currently enrolled college undergraduate or graduate students. The
award is $2,500 per year for up to four years. Buenas Opiniones
will support its scholars in a variety of ways including but not
limited to personal, leadership and professional development
opportunities, networking and mentorships opportunities, as well as
financial and academic support to prepare its scholars to be the
next leaders in their professions and communities. More than 50
million people in the United States identify as Hispanic, making
the growing Latino population by far the largest minority group in
the country. Though there are continued cultural, economic, and
societal barriers to educational success, students of Hispanic
descent have recently made significant gains, and Buenas Opiniones
would like to contribute to that momentum.
Website: https://buenasopiniones.com/scholarship/
The Clubs of America Scholarship Award for Career
Success
Deadline: August 31, 2018
As much as they have enjoyed serving their customers, Clubs of
America has also committed to serving students. They believe
students who passionately pursue their career goals will one day be
able to delight the customers and clients they serve as well. That
is why Clubs of America is proud to offer the "Clubs of America
Scholarship Award" for students pursuing their career aspirations.
This $1000 annual scholarship will help students consider their
aspirations as well as ease the burden of the costs of higher
education. Applicants must write an essay of no fewer than 600
words about their career aspirations and how their current course
load will help them achieve success in their careers. YouTube
submissions are optional, although not required. Videos should be
no longer than 5 minutes. (Essays submitted via YouTube must also
be submitted in writing.) One scholarship of $1,000 will be
awarded.
Website: http://www.greatclubs.com/scholarship-award-for-career-success.asp
The Hammock Expert Scholarship
Deadline: August 31, 2018
At The Hammock Expert, they recognize that the investment in
knowledge pays the best interest for the future. That is why they
are excited to announce their annual college/technical school
scholarship for high school, undergraduate and graduate students.
Each year they will award up to $6,000 in scholarships, in $1,500
increments, to deserving students that are looking to be successful
in life. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum 2.8
cumulative GPA (high school or university) and submit a 1000-1500
word essay answering the following question: How do you see
technology impacting the world around us in the future and where do
you see yourself in this future?
Website: http://thehammockexpert.com/scholarship
Off to College Scholarship
Deadline: August 31, 2018
ABODO is an apartment search service built by students for
students. They started their company in a dorm room and are now a
real company. They feel it's time to pay it forward! The ADOBO
staff loves their hometowns and they want to find out what you're
taking from home to college with you. It could a physical object,
like your favorite sweatshirt, or a lesson your soccer coach taught
you. Whatever you're "carrying" to college, share the significance
and explain the sentimental value and story behind it. Applicants
must be at least 18 years old and attending an accredited college
or university in fall 2018. One winner will receive $500 to be used
for tuition.
Website: https://www.abodo.com/blog/high-school-scholarship/
Press Cleaners Scholarship
Deadline: August 31, 2018
Press loves to see new ideas flourish, and it's one of the main
reasons they created their scholarship. They're growing quickly and
want to give back to students in need of a little help in their own
entrepreneurial ventures. Applicants must submit an essay outlining
their business idea, a current schedule or other proof of
enrollment and an updated resume. One student will receive a $1,000
scholarship.
Website: https://www.presscleaners.com/scholarship/
RentHop's College and University Scholarship
Program
Deadline: August 31, 2018
The RentHop Apartment Scholarship awards up to $2,000 a year to
eligible undergraduate students in bachelor and associate degree
programs in the US who demonstrate the ambition, diligence,
leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit that is central to their
company culture. Applicants must apply using their school email
address. If their school does not provide one, then they may still
apply using their personal email and include a PDF file of their
acceptance letter to an undergraduate program. One winner will
receive a cash scholarship of $1,000 and an optional part-time or
full-time internship with RentHop.
Website: https://www.renthop.com/college_scholarship
Trekking Pole Reviews Scholarship
Deadline: August 31, 2018
Trekking Pole Reviews recognizes the investment in knowledge pays
the best interest for the future. That is why they created an
annual college / technical school scholarship for high school,
undergraduate and graduate students. Each year they will award up
to $5,000 in scholarships, in $1,250 increments, to deserving
students that are looking to be successful in life. To be eligible,
applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (high school or
university) and submit a 500-1,000 word essay answering the
following question: How do you see technology impacting the world
around us in the future and where do you see yourself in this
future?
Website: http://trekkingpolereviews.com/scholarship/
September Scholarships
Laptop Runner Scholarship
Deadline: September 1, 2018
The goal of this scholarship is to help students understand the
important role that technology plays in the modern classroom and
how laptops - used instead of printed materials or paper - impact
students' learning. The scholarship award is $1,100. Applicants
must be a U.S. citizen and a full-time student enrolled in high
school, college or university.
Website: https://www.laptoprunner.com/laptop-runner-scholarship/
Love Your Career Scholarship
Deadline: September 10, 2018
The founder of JonesTshirts is a firm believer in the importance
of loving your career. It affects every aspect of your life. Your
family can see a difference when they know you don't dread going to
work every day. You're happier and those around you are happier.
It's important to start thinking about this concept early!
Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university at the time
of application.
Website: https://www.jonestshirts.com/scholarship
GoSkills Scholarship for Women Who Want to Be the
Boss
Deadline: September 15, 2018
GoSkills is eager to offer a scholarship exclusively for women who
want to execute on their business ideas. Any female high-school or
college student who wants to start her own online business is
eligible to apply for this $2,000 award. Applicants must submit an
application and provide their business plan.
Website: https://www.goskills.com/scholarship
Don't Text and Drive Scholarship
Deadline: September 30, 2018
The purpose of this scholarship is to help students understand the
risks of texting while driving. Applicants must be a high school
freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering
college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled
students are also eligible. There is no age limit. Applicants must
also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. To apply, complete the
application form including a 140-character message about texting
while driving. The top 10 applications will be selected as
finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500-
to 1,000-word essay about texting while driving. The winner will
receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Website: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship/
Hiking Ambition Wellness Scholarship
Deadline: September 30, 2018
At Hiking Ambition, their goal is to make hiking and any outdoor
adventure easier and more accessible for everyone interested in
learning and exploring the wilderness. They have created the Hiking
Ambition Wellness Scholarship for high school, undergraduate or
postgraduate students who are committed to a lifetime of healthy
habits to receive a $1,000 award. Students who are currently
enrolled in a high school, college, university, or trade school are
encouraged to submit their application. To participate in this
scholarship, applicants must write about a practical approach to a
healthy lifestyle during their high school, college or university
years.
Website: http://hikingambition.com/scholarship/
Shout It Out Scholarship
Deadline: September 30, 2018
Have something on your mind? Let it out, or better yet SHOUT it
out. Give your thoughts a voice and earn free college money at the
same time. Unigo's Shout It Out Scholarship committee wants to know
what you have to say. Whether it's a message for the world or just
a quick "hi mom," this is your opportunity to speak up and win
money for college. They're listening! Let your keyboard be your
megaphone, and shout out your message. This unique scholarship
gives you the platform to speak up - and cash in. The "loudest"
applicant will receive the $1,500 Shout It Out Scholarship reward.
Applicants must be 13 years of age or older at the time of
application, be legal residents of the United States or the
District of Columbia, and be currently enrolled (or enroll no later
than the fall of 2023) in an accredited post-secondary institution
of higher education.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship