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
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