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
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
October Scholarships
Create Real Impact Scholarship
Deadline: October 1, 2018
The Create Real Impact Contest gives you the opportunity to share
creative solutions for preventing reckless and distracted driving
while winning prizes for your efforts. Applicants enter to win cash
and prizes by showcasing art, music, video and creative writing to
address reckless and distracted driving and solve the problem. 13
scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500 will be awarded in various
categories.
Website: https://createrealimpact.com/
OSCA Graduate Student Scholarship
Deadline: October 1, 2018
The OSCA Scholarship is for Oklahoma School Counselor Association
members in a Counseling graduate program. Applicants must be in a
master's program in Oklahoma and plan on being a school counselor
in Oklahoma. They must also attach official transcripts showing
undergraduate and graduate work. A $500 check will be paid to the
Bursars' Office of the recipient's attending college.
Website: http://www.okschoolcounselor.org/OSCAR-Scholarship
AES Engineering Solutions
Deadline: October 6, 2018
AES Engineering is pleased to continue offering scholarships to
motivated students as they further their education. One scholarship
of $500 will be awarded. Students must submit an essay between 500
and 1000 words to answer the following question: When you look back
on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider
your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments
will be important on this journey? Applicants are not required to
be taking engineering courses to be eligible.
Website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
College JumpStart Scholarship
Deadlines: October 17, 2018
The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based
competition -- financial need is not considered -- that is open to
10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students.
The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school
and can express your goals for getting a higher education. The
first place prize is a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational
expenses. This award can be used at any college or university in
the United States.
Website: http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net
Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship
Deadline: October 17, 2018
Class of 2019, do you have what it takes to earn a Wendy's High
School Heisman Scholarship? Eligibility begins with maintaining a
GPA of 3.0 or better. Applicants also need to be proven leaders and
role models within their school and community. Applicants must also
perform in at least one of the 47 school sponsored sports
recognized by the International Olympic Committee or the National
Federation of State High School Associations. A $500 college
scholarship will be awarded to one senior male and one senior
female from each state. 10 national finalists will then be selected
and receive additional scholarship funds.
Website: https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/
Horatio Alger Oklahoma Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 25, 2018
This program specifically assists high school students who have
faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The
scholarships are funded by Horatio Alger Members who, like the
Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them
to become successful business and civic leaders. To be eligible for
the $10,000 scholarship, applicants must be enrolled full time as a
high school senior and be planning to enter a college in the United
States in the fall following graduation.
Website: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/
The Sleep Judge State of Sleep Scholarship
Deadline: October 30, 2018
The Sleep Judge is pleased to announce their annual State of Sleep
Scholarship helping to increase the awareness about the importance
of sleep. Applicants must be current high school (or home-schooled)
seniors attending school in the United States or Canada or current
college students already studying at an accredited U.S. or Canadian
post-secondary institution. Students must have a minimum 3.00 GPA
or equivalent grade average. $1,500 will be awarded to one lucky
recipient!
Website: https://www.thesleepjudge.com/scholarship/
CARiD Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 31, 2018
CARiD is giving away $1,000 to offset your educational expenses
for college! Just getting the essentials can add up quickly and
CARiD wants to help - books, food, backpacks, some sweet spinners
for your commuter vehicle, or whatever else you need to get ready
for school! Most importantly - CARiD believes in higher education
and wants to help you achieve your goals! To apply, create a photo
inspired by any aspect of the automotive industry. Applicants must
be current US students who are enrolled in post-secondary education
in the upcoming semester, are between the ages of 16 and 20, are
not a CARiD employee, and are not related to an employee of CARiD
or its partners. Winners will be announced on November 15.
Website: https://www.carid.com/scholarships.html
Coca-Coca Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2018
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based
scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are
recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their
commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and
communities. With the 30th class in 2018, the Foundation has
provided over 6,000 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $66 million
in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each
year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
Website: http://www.coca-colascholars.org/
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2018
Unigo finally has a scholarship for zombie fans! Have you been
thinking about what you'd do if the streets were filled with
flesh-eating zombies? Hone your survival tactics and imagine what
your school might be like in a zombie apocalypse. The scholarship
committee wants to know your plan to avoid the zombies, where you'd
hide, and the top five things you'd bring to stay alive. Applicants
must be at least 13 years old.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
November Scholarships
Google Student Veterans of America
Scholarship
Deadline: November 1, 2018
As part of their commitment to military veterans, Google
established the Google SVA Scholarship in partnership with Student
Veterans of America. The scholarship provides assistance to student
veterans who are pursuing university degrees in the field of
computer science in the U.S. Selected students will receive $10,000
for the 2019-2020 school year and will be invited to attend the
Google Scholars' Retreat in the summer of 2019.
Website: https://www.google.com/edu/scholarships/google-sva-scholarship/
uPONICs Hydroponics/Aquaponics Scholarship
Deadline: November 1, 2018
uPONICs is proud to offer a scholarship to eligible students who
are interested in hydroponics and/or aquaponics. Students
with concentrations in agriculture, business, environmental
sciences, and engineering are especially encouraged to apply.
However, they welcome submissions from all students who have an
interest in hydroponics and/or aquaponics, as well as in
sustainable methods of agriculture. The contest winner will be
awarded a $1,000 scholarship. This sum is to be used towards
tuition, books, or other educational expenses. All applicants must
be US citizens, attending an accredited college or university
within the US, and maintaining a GPA of at least 2.5.
Website: http://uponics.com/aquaponics-scholarship/
Women in Aviation Scholarships
Deadline: November 12, 2018
Scholarship awards are a major benefit of membership in Women in
Aviation International. In the past 20 years, WAI has disbursed
more than $10 million to its members to help them reach their goals
and advance into the aviation and aerospace careers they have
always dreamed about. To apply, you must be a member of Women in
Aviation International by November 1, 2018.
Website: https://wai.org/education/scholarships
Regeneron Science Talent Search
Deadline: November 14, 2018
The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation's oldest and
most prestigious science and math competition for high school
seniors. Applicants must be enrolled in and attending his or her
last year of secondary school and be completing high school courses
required for college admission. 300 students will receive a $2,000
award. 40 finalists will receive awards ranging from $25,000 to
$250,000.
Website: https://student.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student
Competition
Deadline: November 15, 2018
The 2019 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is open to any
high school senior who is a U.S. citizen. Applicants will be judged
on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Ranging from $1,000
to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for
students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum
of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All
scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional
upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S.
college or university.
Website: http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
The Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: November 15, 2018
The Hagan Scholarships are intended for high achieving students
who will require financial assistance in order to attend college.
These students must graduate from a public high school located in a
county having fewer than 50,000 residents. Hagan Scholars currently
attend 236 different colleges and universities. Each Hagan
Scholarship will help pay the unmet financial need of the
recipient, up to $6,000 each semester.
Website: http://haganscholarships.org/index.php
Student Photography Scholarships
Deadline: November 15, 2018
Founded in memory of James Alan Cox, a television photojournalist,
The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists aims to
provide financial support to student photographers of high school
and college age. Through a variety of funding, including equipment
purchases and scholarships for college and technical school
classes, the foundation's mission is to expand educational and
developmental opportunities for student photographers demonstrating
interest, talent and financial need. Five digital cameras will be
awarded to high school students. Five $2,500 scholarships will be
awarded to college or technical students and one $2,500 scholarship
will be awarded to a graduate student.
Website: http://jamesalancoxfoundation.org/
National Space Club Scholarship
Deadline: November 30, 2018
Since 2013, The National Space Club and Foundation has offered the
opportunity for a student to give the keynote address at the
National Space Club and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial
Dinner, one of the space industry's most prestigious gatherings.
The student must intend to pursue a career in the Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields, be
academically strong and excel in public speaking. In addition to
speaking at the Goddard Memorial Dinner, the individual selected
will also receive a scholarship, in the amount of $10,000. This
scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen, and is open to seniors in
high school through graduate students studying at an accredited
educational institution in the United States, who have definite
plans to pursue a career in the STEM fields.
Website: https://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/index.html
SimpliSafe STEM Scholarship
Deadline: November 30, 2018
As a tech startup, SimpliSafe understands the need to ensure
students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields
are provided with the crucial funding in pursuit of their degree.
The SimpliSafe Scholars program provides financial assistance to
students enrolled in a degree program that prepares them for
careers in STEM. Each scholarship is for $1,000. Applicants must be
currently enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution in
the U.S.
Website: https://simplisafescholars.org/
December Scholarships
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future
Teachers
Deadline: December 1, 2018
The AAPT Executive Board offers scholarships for future high
school physics teachers. These scholarships, supported by an
endowment funded by Barbara Lotze, are available only to U.S.
citizens attending U.S. schools. Undergraduate students enrolled,
or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and
high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Successful
applicants receive a stipend of up to $2,000 and a complimentary
AAPT Student Membership for one year. Recipients may renew the
scholarship for up to four years.
Website: http://www.aapt.org/programs/grants/lotze.cfm
Luigi Wewege Foundation
Deadline: December 1, 2018
The Luigi Wewege Foundation scholarship was created with the
belief that everyone who has a desire to attend, should be able to
attend college or university. By answering a simple essay question,
applicants will have an opportunity to be granted a $1,500
scholarship. The foundation committee will select a winner by the
end of December. Applicants must be high school students who have
been accepted into a college or university or currently enrolled in
a college or university.
Website: http://www.luigiwewegefoundation.com/
Youth Forward Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2018
Volunteerism is increasingly important in American society.
Indeed, many of today's high schools require some type of volunteer
work in order to graduate. Colleges and universities also seek to
encourage students to "give back" to their communities. This
scholarship seeks to reward a few deserving youth for their
commitment to the spirit of volunteerism. Six $500 scholarships
will be awarded.
Website: https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/
Annual CGTrader Scholarship
Deadline: December 14, 2018
CGTrader is the largest 3D model marketplace backed by the strong
designer community of more than 1.2 million members. CGTrader was
founded with the goal to ensure fair marketplace conditions for 3D
designers. Each year, CGTrader challenges students to dig into the
field of technology by writing an essay on how innovative
technologies are transforming our lives. To apply, write and submit
an original essay (500-1000 words) on the topic: "Our life on a
spaceship: The future of mankind." The best submission will be
awarded $2,000 while the two runners-up will receive $500 each. To
be eligible, applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be a high
school senior, undergraduate or graduate student, and be enrolled
full-time.
Website: https://www.cgtrader.com/scholarships
Neighborhoods.com Neighborhood Involvement
Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2018
This $2,000 is available to all students attending an accredited
4-year undergraduate college or university in any U.S. state.
Applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA. The scholarship essay
should discuss your experience with neighborhood involvement and
the role your neighborhood played in shaping who you are today.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm.
Website: https://www.neighborhoods.com/scholarship
Niche Community College Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2018
This scholarship is open to all current and prospective community
college students. For the purposes of this scholarship, "Community
College" includes all schools that are primarily two-year public
institutions, including community colleges, junior colleges,
technical schools, city colleges, and state colleges. This $500
scholarship for community college students can be used to pay for
tuition, books, or any future education-related expenses. The
scholarship winner will be determined by random drawing and then
contacted directly and announced on the Scholarship Winners
page.
Website: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/communitycollege-scholarship/
Oklahoma Tour Guide Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2018
The Zebra wants to see your favorite road trip destination in
Oklahoma. There are no limits to what they're looking for: a
narrated animation, a slideshow of memorabilia, or an illustrated
map of the best roadside attractions. This is the chance for you to
showcase any place you love in an original way. Applicants must be
currently enrolled in or planning to attend a four-year university,
graduate program, community college or trade school located in the
continental U.S. Selected winner(s) will receive $1,000.
Website: https://www.thezebra.com/insurance-news/3787/zebra-tour-guide-scholarship/
Top Ten List Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2018
Unigo.com wants to know what's truly special and different about
you. Get creative, be serious, or tug at their heart strings. Give
them 10 reasons you should receive this $1,500 scholarship.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship
The UNIGO $10K Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2018
Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is it?
What's their favorite mobile app? Applicants must be 13 years of
age or older at the time of application. They must also be a legal
resident of the United States and be currently enrolled (or enroll
no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary
institution of higher education.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship
ZipRecruiter Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2018
ZipRecruiter is offering a $3,000 scholarship to the winning
college or university student with the most creative entry. To
apply, students must submit a 500 - 800 word essay that describes a
job they previously held or currently hold and what their ideal
post-graduate job is. Applicants must be a legal resident of the
United States and be at least 18 years old.
Website: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship