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 and 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. We
highly encourage you to apply for all the scholarships you are
eligible for!
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships
BestColleges.com
Deadline: Various
Our goal is to help students maximize free money for
college by providing them with updated and accurate scholarship
information! We 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
CKSF offers a wide variety of scholarship quizzes throughout the
year for U.S. high school, college, and graduate students. We 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
Eskridge Auto Free Ride College
Scholarship
Deadline: Year Round
Eskridge Auto Group and Prosperity Bank (together, "Program
Sponsors") are awarding a "Free Ride" college scholarship worth up
to $25,000 and a new 2016 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ to one graduating
senior at a central Oklahoma Area High School! The Program Sponsors
together with KOCO 5 are also teaming up to award scholarships
worth up to $5,000 to four graduating seniors. The terms and
conditions of participation in this program (the "Program") are
explained on the website.
Website: http://www.koco.com/freeride
Folds of Honor Foundation
Deadline: Year Round
Provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and
spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while
serving our great nation.
Website: www.foldsofhonor.org/scholarships
Geneseo Migrant
Center Scholarships for Migrant
Students
Deadline: Various
The Geneseo Migrant Center administers a variety of scholarships,
linked below, to offer financial assistance to migrant students who
want to further their education.
Website: http://migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/index.htm
McNair Scholars Program
Deadline: Year Round
Scholarship program is designed to prepare students for careers as
graduate students, professors or professional researchers. Must be
full time student, with 42 hours or more completed, 3.0 GPA &
first generation college student or student from an
underrepresented ethnic group.
Website: http://mcnairscholars.com/resources/
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Deadline: Various
If you're looking for scholarships, don't forget to visit
OCCF.org. There you'll find an abundance of scholarship
opportunities for students right here in Oklahoma. 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 website for details on the list of
scholarships.
Website: www.occf.org/
SMART
Deadline: Various
Part of the National Defense Education Program, science, math, and
research for transformation. Open to undergraduate, graduate, and
doctoral students pursuing degrees in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics.
Website: http://smart.asee.org/
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. We 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 our
website to find these helpful tools!
Website: http://ucango2.org/Scholarships.html
Varsity Tutors Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 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 top 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 $1,000
college scholarship.
Website: www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
September Scholarships
Siemens Competition in Math,
Science, and
Technology
Deadline:
September 19, 2017
The Siemens Foundation
established the Siemens Competition in Math, Science &
Technology in 1999. The Competition is the nation's premier science
research competition for high school students and seeks to promote
excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or team
research projects. It fosters intensive research that improves
students' understanding of the value of scientific study and
informs their consideration of future careers in these
disciplines. NEW enhanced prizing structure! For the
first time this year, National Finalists will be awarded prizes as
follows: first place - $100,000, second place - $50,000, all other
Finalists - $25,000. The Siemens Competition is open
to high school students who are citizens or permanent residents
(green card holders) of the United States. Students must be in good
standing, enrolled in and attending one of the following (during
the 2017-18 school year): 1. High school (grades 9-12)
in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands,
American Samoa, Wake and Midway Islands, or the Marianas. 2.
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school. 3. Foreign
school as an exchange student or because your parent or guardian
lives and works abroad. 4. Homeschool provided that signatures are
obtained from the school district responsible for such programs. If
your state does not require district supervision, the parent or
guardian responsible for the homeschooling must sign it. 5.
Students must be enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) during the
2017-18 school year.
Website: https://siemenscompetition.discoveryeducation.com/
CoffeeForLess.com Hit the Books
Scholarship
Deadline: September 30, 2017
We at CoffeeForLess.com are introducing the semi-annual
"Hit The Books Scholarship" as our
way of helping the future leaders of the business world meet their
educational goals. Eligible students will be aged 18-25 and
enrolled in an accredited college or university. The "Hit The Books
Scholarship" will award one student up to $500 dollars to be used
for educational books and materials.
Website: https://www.coffeeforless.com/scholarship
Don't
Text and Drive Scholarship
Deadline: September 30, 2017
The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the
risks of texting while driving. You must be a high school freshman,
sophomore, junior, or senior or a current student or entering
college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled
students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be
a U.S. citizen or legal resident. 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, 2017
At Hiking Ambition our goal is to make hiking and any
outdoor adventure easier and more accessible for everyone
interested in learning and exploring the wilderness. We 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, you will have to write about a practical approach to a
healthy lifestyle during high school, college or university
years.
Website: http://hikingambition.com/scholarship/
Key Thinkers
Scholarship
Deadline: September 30, 2017
The Key Thinkers Scholarship awards academically qualified
students with a $2,500 USD scholarship to one (1) eligible
recipient once every academic term. There will be a total of four
(4) recipients of the scholarship per academic year. The sponsor
("MoneyKey") offers the scholarship to post-secondary students who
demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. This is an
opportunity for students to be a voice in the growing conversation
about financial responsibility. To be eligible for the scholarship,
the student applying must: 1. be 18 years or older. 2. Be a U.S.
citizen or permanent resident. 3. Be enrolled as a full-time
student at an accredited college, university, or trade school in
the United States. 4. Possess a cumulative GPA of at least
3.0.
Website:
https://www.moneykey.com/scholarship.php
ShipDig.Com Scholarship
Deadline: September 30, 2017
Award Amount: $1000. ShipDig.com is the largest and most accurate
database of post office locations, mailboxes, shipping drop boxes,
and couriers, hours, phone numbers, directions and services
provided in the United States, is pleased to announce the
"ShipDig.com Scholarship Award" fund. Please submit a 500-1000 word
essay about the most interesting item you have ever received in the
mail. This can be a letter or postcard, a package or gift, an
advertisement, or any other parcel delivered by mail. Explain why
this article of mail was so fascinating to you and how it has
impacted your life. Open to all students enrolled in accredited
academic institutions, and high school seniors who are enrolling
upon graduation. Students of all majors and intended majors are
welcome to participate. Applicants must be residents of the United
States. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Students who
have previously applied but have not been awarded as finalists are
urged to reapply. Awards will be sent directly to the financial aid
office of the institution of the finalist's enrollment.
Website: http://www.shipdig.com/scholarship/
Shout It Out
Scholarship
Deadline: September 30, 2017
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. Our 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. We'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 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 2023) in an
accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship
October Scholarships
Wendy's High School
Heisman
Deadline: October 2, 2017
A $1,000 college scholarship will be awarded to one senior male
and one senior female from each state. Wendy's High School Heisman
is looking for all types of high-achieving seniors from more than
29,000 public and private high schools within the U.S. We consider
young men and women who participate in a wide range of sports as
well as school and community activities. Students must be seniors
during the 2017-2018 academic year, graduating with the class of
2018. Have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of B
(3.0) or better. Participate in at least Participate in at least
one of the 47 sports recognized by the International Olympic
Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National
Federation of State High School Association and sponsored by your
school. Be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a
role model for underclassman.
Website: https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/
AES Engineering
Solutions
Deadline: October 6, 2017
Award Amount: $500.00. AES Engineering is pleased to be able to
continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the
furthering of their education. Students must submit an essay of
between 500 and 1000 words in answer to 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?
This award is available to high school seniors and all
students attending a post-secondary educational facility. You are
not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
Website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Create Real Impact
Scholarship
Deadline: October 6, 2017
Grand Prize: $1500. Distracted and reckless driving is the #1
killer of teens in America. Winning entries will focus on SOLUTIONS
and STRATEGIES to stop this deadly epidemic. Remember: distractions
come in all shapes and sizes, such as 200 pound humanoid shapes
(passengers) to small rectangular boxes (cell phones) to
cylindrical cardboard containers (coffee cups).
While extremely dangerous and highly illegal,
being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while driving is NOT
the focus of this contest. Entries focused on drinking
alcohol or using drugs and driving WILL NOT be accepted. Create an
original work showcasing your idea for a solution or strategy to
fix the very real problem of reckless and distracted driving.
Create Real Impact Contest Awards are open only to legal residents
of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia
between the ages of 14 and 22 years. Entrants must be enrolled as
full-time students in an accredited educational institution
(secondary [middle/high] school, trade school, college, or
university). Residency, age, and current enrollment at an
accredited educational institution will be verified. All applicable
federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Void where
prohibited.
Website: https://www.createrealimpact.com/
The Homes.com #FeelsLikeHome
Scholarship
Deadline: October 13, 2017
Want $1,000 for college? Homes.com can help
make that happen. If you are currently enrolled in college (or
headed there in 2017!) and want to win a $1,000 scholarship to help
cover expenses, consider entering the #FeelsLikeHome Scholarship
contest. Homes.com will award a $1,000 scholarship to one highly
motivated student who can thoughtfully respond to the prompt below.
The Prompt: At Homes.com, we know the importance of finding the
perfect place to call "home." One of the most difficult parts of
going to college can be making your college home feel as
comfortable as your home! Snap a picture that shows us how
you've made (or plan to make) your college experience feel like a
home away from home, and share on Instagram or Twitter. Include a
short explanation of your picture, tag @homesdotcom, and use the
hashtag #FeelsLikeHome. Eligibility: You must be a graduating
senior in high school or a current freshman, sophomore, or junior
in college. You must be between the ages of 16 and 22. We reserve
the right to verify the date of your high school graduation and/or
college enrollment. Any and all content may be used in future
Homes.com marketing.
Website: http://www.homes.com/blog/scholarship-2017/
The TravelNurseSource "Future U.S. Nurse
Scholarship
Deadline: October 13, 2017
Travel Nurse Source is awarding a $2,000.00 scholarship to a
nursing student who composes a winning essay to our scholarship
essay contest.Travel
Nurse Source helps nurses find traveling assignments in hospitals
and facilities in all 50 states. Nurse shortages continue to plague
our country and the staffing gap is estimated to continue as baby
boomers age. Healthcare systems of the future rely heavily on
America's future nurses to sustain the ever-increasing demand. We
support the education of this country's future nurses.
Requirements: We would like you to author your personal narrative
including a brief introduction about yourself, your interests, and
anything else you feel explains your story and reason for wanting
this scholarship. Then in a 750-1000 word essay, please tell us
about (1) your desire to become a registered nurse and how you plan
to contribute to society as an RN, and (2) the significance that
receiving this scholarship would have on you. Eligibility: To be
eligible for our scholarship contest, you must be: a legal US
resident, and either (1) a current student of a baccalaureate or
higher degree in an accredited U.S. nursing school in good academic
standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, or (2) accepted
into a baccalaureate or higher program for the upcoming
semester.
Website: https://www.travelnursesource.com/resources/scholarship/
College JumpStart Scholarship
Deadlines: October 17, 2017
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
Dr. Pepper Scholarship
Deadline: October 18, 2017
Dr. Pepper is awarding over $1,000,000 in tuition to help students
reach their biggest goals. How to enter: (1) Tell us how you'll
change the world in 350 characters or less. (2) Rally your friends
to vote. (3) Once you reach 50 votes, submit a video to inspire
more fans. Dr. Pepper selects finalist to compete during throw-offs
at NCAA conference championship games. Eligibility:
You must be a U.S. legal resident of
an Eligible State and within the Age Eligibility (18-24). You are
not eligible if you or a member of your immediate family or
household (whether or not related) is an (A) employee, officer or
director of any Promotion Party, or (B) owner/operator or person
responsible for purchasing or promotion decisions at retailers of
Sponsor products. You must not be an active NCAA collegiate athlete
(any division) in any sport, nor played professional,
semi-professional, or Division I collegiate football at any
time.
Website: http://www.drpeppertuition.com/
The Sleep Judge State of Sleep
Scholarship
Deadline: October 30, 2017
The Sleep Judge is pleased to announce our annual
State of Sleep Scholarship helping to increase the awareness around
the importance of sleep. Each student who
is awarded The Sleep Judge State of Sleep Scholarship will be
given $1,500 towards their university or college fees. Eligibility
Requirements: (1) 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. (2) U.S. or Canadian citizens. (3)
Anticipating completion of high school diploma at time of
application or already in possession of high school diploma / GED.
(4) Planning to or already currently pursuing a degree at an
accredited U.S. or Canadian post-secondary institution. (5)
Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA or equivalent grade
average.
Website: https://www.thesleepjudge.com/scholarship/
The Wealthy Education Scholarship
Deadline: October 30, 2017
Apply to win a $3,000 scholarship. In order to spread financial
literacy, we are opening our first annual Wealthy Education
Scholarship Program to young students who share the same passion
for investment with us. Who Can Join: All bona fide university and
college students are welcomed to join. If you are below 18 years
old, or if you're still in high school, be sure to get the consent
of your parents or legal guardians before joining. Having a strong
passion for investment and personal finance is a plus as we will be
choosing a scholar who believes in the same vision and values as
Wealthy Education. All we're asking for is that you write an essay
that's 500 to 2000 words
long about stock investment
and personal finance. But we don't want it to
be just about any finance story. Your essay must emphasize the
importance of investment and valuable enough to help other
people. Keep in mind that we give premium to uniqueness, so make
sure to avoid the usual boring stuff such as general advice and
clichés. Your essay must contain actionable tips that most
readers should be able to relate to. In fact, the more personal it
is, the better!
Website: https://wealthyeducation.com/scholarship/
CARiD Scholarship
Program
Deadline: October 31, 2017
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! Create a photo inspired
by any aspect of the automotive industry and email it to
scholarship@CARiD.com. Eligibility: Any current US student who
(1) Is enrolled in post-secondary education in the
upcoming semester (2) Is between the ages of 16 and 20 (3) Is not a
CARiD employee (4) Is 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, 2017
We're looking for 150 incredible high school seniors to
receive a $20,000 scholarship to the college of their choice. 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. Applicants must be: current high
school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the U.S. (or
selected DoD schools), U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S.
Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or
Humanitarian Parolees, anticipating completion of high school
diploma at the time of application, planning to pursue a degree at
an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.
Website: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/blog/be-a-coca-cola-scholar/
Pinot's Palette Scholarship for Artistic
Excellence
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Pinot's Palette is one of the nation's largest paint and sip
franchises. We welcome all USA students looking to achieve a degree
in the arts to apply for our scholarship. We will award the chosen
applicant with $1,000 to be used towards their tuition expenses and
any other verified educational costs. Eligibility: (1) Current high
school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the U.S.(2)
U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, or U.S. Permanent Residents. (3)
Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of
application. (4) Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S.
post-secondary institution.
Website: https://www.pinotspalette.com/scholarships
VFW: Patriot's Pen Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2017
The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our
future generation. If you are a democracy-loving patriotic middle
school student interested in winning $5,000, this scholarship
may be for you. The Patriot's Pen program is open to
students in grades 6-8, who are enrolled in a public, private or
parochial school or home study program in the United States and its
territories. The 2017-18 theme
is: America's Gift to My Generation. The
essay contest encourages young minds to examine America's history,
along with their own experiences in modern American society, by
drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on
a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. The
national first-place winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid
trip to Washington, D.C. The first-place winner from each
state competes for national awards totaling $54,500, with each
first-place state winner receiving a minimum of $500 at the
national level.
Website: https://www.vfw.org/VOD/
November Scholarships
10 Words or Less Scholarship
Deadline: November 1, 2017
Award Amount: $500. Eligibility: (1) Anyone who is
between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall
of 2018. (2) 2) Submit answers to the essay question prior to the
deadline. (3) This scholarship is provided by
StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship
follow these instructions: Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships.
On the left hand side of the page you will find an area entitled
"10 Words or Less Scholarship". In the comment section underneath
the "10 Words or Less Scholarship", answer the
question.
Website: https://www.studentscholarships.org/easy.php
uPONICs Hydroponics/Aquaponics
Scholarship
Deadline: November 1, 2017
Award Amount: $1,000. 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, we welcome submissions from
all students who have an interest in hydroponics
and/or aquaponics, as well as in sustainable methods of
agriculture. Eligibility: (1) Must be a US Citizen. (2) Must be
attending an accredited college or university within the US. (3)
Submission must be 100% original and written entirely by the
applicant. (4) Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5.
Website: http://uponics.com/aquaponics-scholarship/
VFW: Voice of Democracy
Scholarship
Deadline: November 1, 2017
The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our
future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school
student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship, this
scholarship may be for you. The Voice of Democracy
Program is open to students in grades 9-12, who are enrolled in a
public, private or parochial high school or home study program in
the United States and its territories. The 2017-18
theme is: American History: Our Hope for the
Future. Established in 1947, our Voice of
Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students
with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a
democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. The
national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid
directly to the recipient's American university, college or
vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national
scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first-place winner
from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of
$1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington,
D.C.
Website: https://www.vfw.org/VOD/
Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards
Deadline: November 7, 2017
Award Amount: $1,000. Are you a middle level or high school
student who's making a difference through volunteering?
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
program is the United States' largest youth recognition
program based exclusively on volunteer community service. To apply
for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: Complete the
application and the student/parent agreement. Deadline: November 7,
2017. Go to the "Certification" page to email or print out
instructions for your certifier. You must deliver these
instructions to your certifier by November 7, 2017. Your certifier
can be your school principal or the head of a county 4-H
organization, Girl Scout council, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA
or Affiliate of Points of Light's HandsOn Network. Your
certifier has until November 17, 2017, to review applications
online and select Local Honoree(s) from the applicants in your
school or organization, and nominate them for state-level
judging.
Website: https://spirit.prudential.com/apply/2018
Women in Aviation Scholarships
Deadline: November 13, 2017
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.
Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation
International by November 1, 2017, and may apply for no more than
three scholarships.
Website: https://wai.org/education/scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation - College
Scholarship Program
Deadline: November 14, 2017
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an
undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high
school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate
from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.
Selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, up to 40 students
will become Jack Kent Cooke Scholars and have access to funding for
up to four years for undergraduate studies. This highly competitive
scholarship includes: Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year
accredited undergraduate school, Ability to pursue any area of
study, Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating
financial aid, and Multifaceted advising about how to transition to
college and maximize the college student experience. Eligibility:
(1) Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2018. (2)
Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university
beginning in fall 2018. (3) Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5
or above. (4) SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200
or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above. (5) Demonstrate
significant unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with
family income up to $95,000. However, we anticipate that a majority
of scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a Pell
grant.
Website: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/
Lawn Maintenance Master
Scholarship
Deadline: November 15, 2017
Award: $500.00. Lawn Maintenance Master is a family owned business
which operates in Winter Park and Orlando Florida. We believe that
anyone can achieve their dreams if the given the chance. We know
how important and education is for society as this is where new
inventions and business owners are developed. Write an
essay on "Why lawn maintenance is important to society and property
value" and share your thoughts on the process through
experience or research. Eligibility: (1)
18 years or older. (2) Legal residents of the United States
or Canada. (3) Applicant must be a student who is currently
enrolled in high school, college or university based in United
States or Canada. (4) Having a Minimum GPA: 2.75.
Website: http://www.lawnmaintenancemaster.com/scholarship/
Moreira Team Mortgage Scholarship
Deadline: November 15, 2017
Award Amount: $500.00. This academic scholarship
is meant to ease the financial burden that is associated with
a higher education, so that everyone has the opportunity to expand
their knowledge. Choose a mortgage products and services topic
relevant to "First Time Home Buyers, Getting Home Loan Ready,
Financing Your Home, and Home Loan Ready Credit" and share your
thoughts on the process through experience or research.
Eligibility: (1) 18 years or older. (2) Legal residents of the U.S.
or Canada. (3) Applicant must be a student who is currently
enrolled in high school, college, or university based in U.S. or
Canada. (4) Having a Minimum GPA: 2.5.
Website: https://moreirateam.com/mortgage-scholarship/
Regeneron Science Talent Search
Deadline: November 15, 2017
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS), a program of
Society for Science & the Public (the Society) is the nation's
most prestigious science research competition for high school
seniors. Eligible students are invited to apply to the
nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition
for high school seniors. From the entrant pool, the Society for
Science & the Public and Regeneron will award $3.1 million
dollars to top students and their schools.
Website: https://student.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts
The Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: November 15, 2017
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide, need based merit
scholarship for rural students who will require financial
assistance to attend college. These students
will graduate from a public high school located in a county in
the United States having fewer than 50,000 residents. Three hundred
fifty scholarships can be awarded each year. Eligibility: (1) Must
be a U.S. Citizen. (2) Must attend an Eligible Public High School;
see List of Eligible Public High Schools. (3) Must be a student in
the 2018 high school graduating class. (4) Must have achieved a
high school CGPA of 3.50 or higher. (5) Must have scored 23 or
higher on the ACT (Composite Score); or 1,200 on the SAT. (6) Must
enroll in a four-year college the first semester following high
school graduation. (7) Must work 240 hours in the twelve months
prior to the start of college. (8) Must complete the FAFSA in
2017 using 2016 tax return information.
FAFSA EFC must be less than $6,500.
(9) Must apply for eligible Federal and State
grants. (10) Must not have been convicted of a felony.
Website: http://haganscholarships.org/index.php
Elks National Foundation - Most Valuable
Student
Deadline: November 27, 2017
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships
to the highest-rated applicants in the 2018 competition. The 2018
Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is open to any high
school senior who is a US Citizen. Applicants will be judged on
scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Eligibility: (1)
Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of
the United States are eligible to apply. (2) Applicants need not be
related to a member of the Elks. (3) High school graduates are not
eligible to apply. (4) Applicants must be citizens of the United
States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal
resident status does not qualify. (5) Male and female students
compete separately.
Website: http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Duffel Bags Boy Internet Marketing
Scholarship
Deadline: November 30, 2017
We have created the Duffel Bags Boy Internet Marketing
Scholarship for High School, Undergraduate or Postgraduate
students with the passion of "Internet Marketing" to receive a
$1,250 award. Those students who are currently studying in the
areas of Marketing, Business, Information Technology, Computer
Science, Programming or Communications may be extremely interested
in this scholarship program. One does not require any expertise in
this area. Passion for internet marketing content creation is
enough. To participate in this scholarship program you will
have to research and create a piece of content between 500 -
1,000 words on the subject "Internet Marketing and its
Importance in Society." We want you to include the following ideas:
(1) Why do you believe that internet marketing is important? (2)
How have you used internet marketing in school? The person who does
the best will receive $1,250 that can be used either in course
materials or other resources. If you would like to know more,
please continue reading Eligibility: This scholarship is only for
students that are currently enrolled in colleges, universities or
high schools.
Website: https://duffelbagsboy.com/scholarship/
River
Cohen College Scholarship
Deadline: November 30, 2017
Award Amount: $1,000. The River Cohen College Scholarship was
created with students in mind. College has become increasingly
expensive and necessary. This scholarship is designed to help
someone in their college career. River Cohen wants to hear your
answer to this question, "How can philanthropy change the world?"
This should be a short essay (under 500 words).
Eligibility: (1) High school students graduating this
calendar year and have been accepted into a college, university,
trade school, or design school. (2) Students currently enrolled in
a college, university, trade school, or design school.
Website: http://rivercohengiving.com/
Siddhi Yoga
Scholarship
Deadline: November 30, 2017
Award Amount: $1,000. We believe in community at
Siddhi Yoga. And more than anything, we believe that education
should be accessible to
everyone,regardless of status, level
or income. Yoga means union, and we aim to unite as many people as
we can through this practice.As part of our commitment to
community, we at Siddhi Yoga have decided to start an annual Siddhi
Yoga Scholarship program. Eligibility: We welcome all students-from
universities, colleges and high schools. If you are under the age
of 18, or if you're still in high school, you'll need to get
consent from your parents or legal guardians before applying.
Having a strong passion for yoga is a major benefit, as we will be
choosing a scholar who believes in the same vision and values as
SiddhiYoga. It's simple. We want you to write a personal story or
essay of 500 to 1000 words in length about yoga. But we want a
story that shines. Your essay should focus on the impact yoga has
had in your life and how it continues to help you grow in your
daily life. Your story should be about you, as well as provide
value that can help others, too.We want to get to know
you. Let your personality come through your writing
and try to steer clear of clichés and advice in
general.
Website: https://www.siddhiyoga.com/siddhi-yoga-scholarship
TonaLaw Veteran's
Scholarship
Deadline: November 30, 2017
Award Amount: $1,000. Eligibility: (1) Only open to students
attending school in the United States. (2) Applicant must be a
veteran of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. (3)
Applicant must be a student at an accredited school, or be accepted
to begin school at an accredited school within 6 months of
application. All funds will be dispersed to
scholarship recipient within 30 days of being announced as the
winner. Scholarship winner is determined solely by our selection
committee. All decisions of the selection committee are
final.
Website: https://www.tonalaw.com/scholarship/
December Scholarships
Academic All-State - Oklahoma
Foundation for Excellence
Deadline: December 1, 2017
The Foundation recognizes and honors academic excellence in
Oklahoma's public schools through a prestigious Awards Program.
Awards to be given at the Academic Awards Banquet in May include: a
$1,000 scholarship to each of the 100 Academic All-State scholars
selected from Oklahoma's public high school graduating seniors; a
$5,000 cash award and Medal for Excellence to five public school
educators, one each at the elementary, secondary, community
college/regional university and research university levels. An
elementary/secondary administrator also is honored.
Website: http://www.ofe.org/index.php?our-programs/academic-awards-program/academic-all-state-application-guidelines
Capital Alliance College
Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2017
The Capital Alliance scholarship was created to help students
interested in higher education reach their goal of attending
college or university. Interested applicants will have an
opportunity to be granted a $1,000 college scholarship to be used
towards higher education expenses in 2018. Capital Alliance wants
to hear your answer to this question; "From a financial standpoint,
what impact would this scholarship have on your education?" This
should be a short essay (under 500 words). A committee
will select one winner at the end of December 2017 and the
scholarship will be awarded before January 31, 2017.
Eligibility: (1) American High school students graduating this
calendar year, and have been accepted into a college, or university
in the USA. (2) Students currently enrolled in a college or
university, and not having reached their senior year.
Website: http://www.capitalalliancegivesback.com/
Kids' Chance of Oklahoma
Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2017
To be eligible for a Kids' Chance of Oklahoma, Inc. scholarship,
applicants must have a parent who has been seriously or fatally
injured in a workplace accident in the state of Oklahoma.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need and meet the following
requirements: (1) Must be between the ages of 17 and 25 at the time
of disbursement of the scholarship award. (2) May be married or
single. (3) Reside in the state of Oklahoma. (4) Have a high school
diploma, GED, or be a high school senior. Academic achievement,
student government involvement, aptitude, extracurricular
activities, and community service of the applicant are considered.
(5) Maintain a GPA of 2.5. (6) Must be enrolled as a full- or
part-time student at an accredited institution in the United
States: a university or college to obtain a bachelor's or
master's degree; a junior/community college to obtain an
associate's degree; or a career tech school to obtain
certification or license. The amount of each Kids' Chance of
Oklahoma, Inc. scholarship award is decided by the Scholarship
Committee and Board of Directors. The award will be paid
directly to the education institution. The award is
contingent upon available funds.
Website: www.kidschanceok.org
National Space Club and
Foundation Keynote Scholar Application
Deadline: December 1, 2017
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 has definite plans to pursue a career in the
STEM fields. Eligibility: (1) The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
(2) The scholarship is open to seniors in high school through
graduate students. (3) The applicant must have the intention of
pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an
accredited U.S. college or university to follow a course of study
to pursue a career in the STEM field, with a preference for those
with space related interests. (4) The applicant can only use the
$10,000.00 scholarship towards tuition for the 2018-2019 academic
year. (5) The applicant must not have previously spoken at the Dr.
Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner. (6) The applicant may apply for
any of the scholarships offered by the National Space Club and
Foundation (Robert H. Goddard Memorial Scholarship, Olin E Teague
Scholarship, Keynote Scholarship) in the same year, but may only
win one in the same year.
Website: http://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/
The Luigi Wewege
Foundation
Deadline: December 1, 2017
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 due to higher education
becoming increasingly more expensive over the last few decades. By
answering a simple essay question, applicants will have an
opportunity to be granted a $1,500 scholarship. A foundation
committee will select a winner by the end of December, 2017 and
there will only be one winner who will be selected to receive
$1,500 towards higher education expenses in 2018. The following
people are eligible for the Luigi Wewege Foundation scholarship:
(1) American High school students graduating this calendar year,
and have been accepted into a college, or university in the USA.
(2) Students currently enrolled in a college or university, and not
having reached their senior year. Luigi Wewege wants to hear your
answer to this question; "How
willretail banking change in the next 25
years?"
This should be a short essay (under 500 words).
Website: http://www.luigiwewegefoundation.com/
Job-Applications.com Scholarships Programs
Deadline: December 9, 2017
Are you a working parent currently in college or other accredited
post-secondary educational institution? Job-Applications.com is
proud to announce our new initiative, a college scholarship awarded
twice a year designed to help working parents currently enrolled in
higher education. We're here to assist you get the education you
need to get the job you've always wanted. Earn $1,000 to help
with school costs! Eligibility: (1) Is a full or part-time
student who is in an accredited U.S. post-secondary educational
institution (including, but not limited to, college, university or
trade school, or similarly accredited program) with a current
cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher at that
institution; and (2) Has worked an average of at least twelve (12)
hours for each of the previous four (4) weeks at the time of
applying; and (3) Is a residential parent of at least one minor
child; and (4) Is a legal resident of the United States of America;
and (5) Is currently enrolled and furthering his or her education
at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution or program; and
(6) Is eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of applying;
and (7) Completes and submits the official Application form within
the relevant periods for the periodic scholarships to be
awarded.
Website: http://www.job-applications.com/scholarships/
Burger King Scholars Program
Deadline: December 15, 2017
Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000, and are
intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or
post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected
based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience,
extracurricular activities and/or community service.
The requirements to become a BURGER KING℠
Scholar are simple. You must apply within the application
period, and fit the prerequisites below: Have a strong academic
record with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5, be
passionate about serving the community, and be a high school
senior, BURGER KING® employee, spouse/domestic partner or child of
an employee. High school students should be graduating seniors with
plans to attend a two- or four-year accredited university, college
or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico.
BK® employees can further their education by using the scholarship
for non-degree courses such as accounting, computer or language
courses.
Website: http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
The Axa Achievement
Deadline: December 15, 2017
The AXA Achievementsm Scholarship offers college
scholarships of $2,500, $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors
who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities
in school, the community or the workplace. Scholarship winners are
known as AXA Achievers. They are ethnically and economically
diverse, but they share these qualities: ambition and drive;
determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and
community; ability to succeed in college. Eligibility: (1) Be
United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming
residency in one of the 50 United States, Washington, D.C. or
Puerto Rico. (2) Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll
full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or
university in the United States for the entire 2018-2019 academic
year. (3) Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by
outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related
activities. (4) Because reducing risk is woven into the fabric of
our company, special consideration is given to achievements that
empower society to mitigate risk through education and/or action in
areas such as financial, environmental, health, safety and/or
emergency preparedness
Website: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/axa-achievement-scholarship.html
The Support Collectors Scholarship
Deadline: December 15, 2017
Award Amount: $500.00.
Support Collectors, the online leader in providing child support
collection services, is excited to announce a new scholarship
program. We want to provide financial assistance to a selected
college student who has either been affected by family separation
in their own life, or who intends to pursue a career that will have
a positive impact on separated families. The selected student will
receive an award of $500 for use toward tuition, books, or living
expenses. Eligibility: (1) An existing college student or
incoming freshman (to be enrolled in the fall of 2017 in good
academic standing). (2) Attending
any school, college or university as a full-time student. (3)
Complete and submit the application form. Judging will be based on
the submission quality of the application, which will include a
short, 1000 word or less on: Problems faced by children of
separated families, and how to overcome them.
Website: http://www.supportcollectors.com/scholarship/
Neighborhoods.com Neighborhood Involvement
Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2017
Award Amount: $2,000. Each recipient gets a one-time payment of
$2,000, which will be paid to the accredited college or university
he or she is attending. Available to all students attending an
accredited 2- to 4-year undergraduate college or university in any
U.S. state. Requirement: 3.5+ GPA. Written essay by the applicant.
The essay should discuss your experience with neighborhood
involvement and the role your neighborhood played in shaping who
you are today.
Website: https://www.neighborhoods.com/scholarship
The UNIGO $10K
Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2017
Award Amount: $10,000. Applicants must: (1) be
thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application. (2)
Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District
of Columbia. (3) Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the
fall of 2023) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher
education. Submit an online written response to the
question:
"Surprise! You just got elected president. What's your first
tweet?" (140 characters or less, including spaces). The Unigo $10K
Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around
March 31, 2018.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship