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  Scholarship Name Description Qualifications Deadline Contact Information/
Website
Rotary Grants for University Teachers Awarded to higher education faculty to teach at universities or colleges of their choice in low-income countries

1. Must hold (or if retired, have held) a full-time college or university teaching position for three years or more

2. Must teach in a field of practical use to host country

  

Contact local Rotary club for
details and deadlines
StraightForward
Media's Engineering
Scholarship		 $500 Engineering scholarship offered four times per year   Mar. 31,
Jun. 30,
Sept. 30,
Dec. 31		 Apply Online
StraightForward
Media's Science
Scholarship		 $500 Science scholarship offered four times per year   Apr. 14,
Jul. 14,
Oct. 14,
Jan. 14		 Apply Online
Navy Health
Services Collegiate
Program		 Join the Navy to accelerate your life     Contact for more info:
Navy Opportunity Information Center
PO Box 3155
Warminster, PA 18974
StraightForward
Minority Scholarship		 $500 scholarship offered four times per year   Mar. 31,
Jun. 30,
Sep. 30,
Dec. 31		 Apply Online
Cancer for College Scholarship Scholarship for current or former cancer patients

1. Must be a US resident
2. Must be current or former cancer patient
3. Must be willing to attend regional event associated with scholarship awarded and be comfortable with interviews or media coverage

4. Must be enrolled in an accredited university, community college, or trade school

  Apply Online
StraightForward Dale E Fridell Scholarship $1,000 scholarship offered four times per year Open to anyone currently attending or aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, techincal institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program Jan. 14,
Apr. 14,
Jul. 14,
Oct. 14		 Apply Online
StraightForward Teacher Scholarships $500 Education scholarship offered four times per year   Jan. 14,
Apr. 14,
Jul. 14,
Oct. 14		 Apply Online
StraightForward
Media & Communications Scholarship		 $500 Media scholarship offered four times per year   Mar. 31,
Jun. 30,
Sep. 30,
Dec. 31		 Apply Online
Rotary World
Peace Fellowships		   Fellowships for one to two year master's degree programs in Peace Studies, Int'l Relations, & Conflict Resolution at one of six Rotary Centers   Apply Online
Dental School
Scholarships		       Contact Health Professions Recruiter:
Sergeant Elizabeth O'Kane
206-441-5898
Air Force Website
Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs Various scholarships offered to high school students across the country

1. Must be a US Citizen

2. Must have a GPA of 2.0

3. Demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

4. Be involved in community activities

5. Have critical financial need

6. Be committed to completing a Bachelor's degree

7. Be enrolled as a high school senior set to graduate in 2010 and enroll in college that fall

Varies Information and applications available online.
Ford Foundation Fellowships Predoctoral, dissertation or postdoctoral fellowships Check the website for specific requirements for each fellowship. November of the year prior to the start of graduate study Apply online.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships offered to Latino students

1. Must have a 3.0 GPA

2. Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with valid documentation

3. Must be pursuing or planning to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree

4. Must fill out the FAFSA

5. Plan to enroll full-time as an UG or GR student in a degree seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Guam

Varies Information available in the notebook outside of our office and also online.
Nursing Degree Scholarships Varies Varies Varies View specific qualifications and applications online.
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship $1000 award Open to 9th-12th grade high school students, college & graduate students who are legal US residents. Must submit a 250 word essay Unknown Apply online.
Campus Discovery $2500 "Advice to your High School Self" Scholarship Respond to the following essay question: "Assume you could go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school senior. Knowing what you know now about college life and making the transition, what advice would you give yourself?" Must be a U.S. citizen enrolled at (or recently graduated from) a 2- or 4- year college in the U.S. January 31, 2012 Apply online.
Roy Webster Memorial Scholarship $1000 award for graduates of Oregon & Washington high schools Must be a graduate of a WA or OR high school purusing a degree in the US. April 30, 2012 Apply online.
The Fruit Company Gift Basket Entrepreneur Award $4000 award to US high school graduate Must be a US high school graduate that has drive and vision to make your mark on the business world. April 30, 2012 Apply online.
Big Sun Scholarship $500 award offered to young athletes Must be a student athlete. June 22, 2012 Apply online.
Campus Explorer Scholarship $1000 monthly scholarship Must be a legal resident of the US or District of Columbia and at least 16 years old. A winner is randomly selected each month. Apply online.
U.S. Bank Scholarship Program Forty $1000 awards to high school seniors and college undergraduates Must be a college undergraduate who will be attending a U.S. Bank Student Loan four-year eligible college or university. March 2012 Apply online.
National FFA Scholarships $1000 award Scholarships given for a wide variety of experiences, career goals, and higher education plans. February 22, 2012 Apply online.
Peace Scholarships $1000 award Must be a freshman at the time of application and you will need to provide evidence of leadership and/or personal initiative in activities or in an organization relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament, and/or conflict resolution. March 1, 2012 Apply online.
Odenza Marketing Scholarship $500 award Must be between 16-25 years old on March 30, 2012 and you must submit answers to the essay questions listed online. March 30, 2012 Apply online.
Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship $500 award Must be between 15-21 years old as of May 30, 2012, be a full time student in 2012 in either high school or college/university, and must answer the essay question found online. May 30, 2012 Apply online.
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship $5000 award Must be under 25 years old as of May 30, 2012 and be either a current high school student or in your first year of university or college. May 30, 2012 Apply online.
Big Dig Scholarship $3000 award Must be currently in Grade 12 and entering into your first year of college/university in 2012 or be currently in your first or second year. Must submit an essay that is under 1000 words on the topic listed online. June 1, 2012 Apply online.
Man Mac Automatic Scholarship $500 award Must be enrolled or expect to be enrolled in an undergraduate program by the Fall of 2012. The school you attend must be located within Canada or the U.S. June 15, 2012 Apply online.
BBG Communications Scholarship $1000 award Must be between the ages of 16 and 21 on June 30, 2012 and submit answers to the 2 essay questions listed online. June 30, 2012 Apply online.
Inkfarm.com's Digital Innovation Scholarship $1000 award - Essay Contest Must be a US high school senior or college student. August 12, 2012 More info online.
Sarah Soule Patton Scholarship $1000 award Must be a US citizen, have good character, scholastic excellence, demonstrated financial need, and be a college student majoring in History with an emphasis in US History. March 1, 2012 Information available in the notebook outside of our office.
The Sell Used Books College Essay Contest $1000 grand prize Must be a college or university student, at least 18 years old, and a legal U.S. citizen. April 15, 2012 (One award given each fall and one given each spring) Submit essay online.
Frank L Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship $5000 award Must be an undergrad or grad student enrolled in full-time study preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Must be completing at least your junior year to apply and be a citizen or permanent resident of the US or Canada. February 24, 2012 Apply online.
Daniel B Goldberg Scholarship $10,000 award Must be a full-time graduate student who is pursuing an advanced degree preparing for a career in state or local government finance. Must be expecting to be enrolled in the spring 2012 semester, have a BA, and be a citizen or permanent resident of the US or Canada. February 24, 2012 Apply online.
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship Award offered to upper-division undergraduate or graduate students Must be studying public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration, be a citizen or permanent resident of the US or Canada, and belong to one of the following groups (Black or African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino). February 24, 2012 Apply online.
Government Finance Professional Development Scholarship $5000 award Must be employed at least two years by one or more state or local governments, be recommended by your employer and an academic advisor in your program, have a BA degree, be a citizen or permanent resident of US or Canada, and be a part-time graduate student studying public administration, governmental accounting, finance, economics, or business administration. February 24, 2012 Apply online.
AES Engineering Scholarship $500 award based on character determined by an essay contest October 5, 2012 Apply online.
Washington State Business and Professional Women's Foundation Educational Scholarships $500 & $1000 awards Must be a woman student, a U.S. citizen, be of the appropriate age based on the scholarship, be a WA state resident for at least 2 years, have financial need, demonstrate scholastic ability, and be accepted into a program of study at an accredited school in WA state. Unknown More info online.
Get Prepped LSAT Prep Scholarship $1000 award Awarded twice yearly in January & June. Based on class rank, major/degree course, any LSAT test scores, best essay, and other factors. Apply online.
Tuition Won't Stop Me Scholarship $5000 award Vary Weekly - Every Wednesday More information online.
Alpha Omicron Boule Scholarship $1000 award Must be an African American male student, attending a community or 4-year college/university, from the Puget Sound region, with financial need. March 1, 2012 Apply online.
Nora Stone Smith Scholarship for ESL/ELL Students $2000 award Must be a high school senior or student who graduated in the past year and participated in an ESL/ELL program at some point in your life. March 1, 2012 Apply online.
Astuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship $5000 award Must be a student from the Pacific Rim states who demonstrates hard work, dedication, and sincerity. Must have financial need, academic merit, and be of Japanese or other Asian ancestry. March 1, 2012 Apply online.
Washington Mutual Alumni Scholarship $5000 award Must be a former employee of WAMU, or the child, step-child, or dependent of a former employee, who worked for the company in WA for a minimum of five consecutive years - working 1000 hours or more and terminated on or after April 1, 2007. March 1, 2012 Apply online.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Up to $25,000 a year Must be a high school senior or current undergraduate who plans to enroll full-time during 2012-13. Must be studying engineering, technology, design, or business with an interest in the automotive industry. February 29, 2012 Apply online.
New Beginnings Scholarship $500 award Must be a high school or college student, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and you must submit a 250 word essay on your academic goals and contributions to your school and/or community. Monthly - Last day of the month Apply online.
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2012 College Awards Emmy Award Official rules on website. February 16, 2012 Enter online.
Bob & Eleanor Grant Trust Up to $15,000/year Must be a first-generation college student, planning to become a professional in natural or environmental sciences or social science with an environmental focus, have financial need, be a resident of WA, and entering your junior year at a 4-year college. April 1, 2012 Applications in the notebook outside of our office.
Junior League of Yakima Memorial Scholarship $3000 award Must be a woman with ties to Yakima, at least 25 year old, and have had a significant break in your education following high school graduation. Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an AA/BA/BS or similar degree, Voc Tech, or Grad degree, plan to pursue your career in the Yakima Valley, and show demonstrated financial need. March 1, 2012 Applications in the notebook outside of our office.
Frugal Dad Scholarship 2012 $5000 award Must be a legal US resident, at least 16 years old, and enrolled in an accredited college or university. April 30, 2012 Apply online.
Leadership 1000 Scholarship $2500-$5000 awards See website for requirements. March 23, 2012 Apply online.
MortgageRefinanceRates.org Construction & Engineering Scholarship $1000 award Must be at least 17 years old, currently accepted into a UG or GR engineering, construction, or architecture program at an accredited U.S. institution, be a U.S. citizen or have a valid Visa, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. July 15, 2012 Apply online.
Brock Blake Student Entrepreneur of the Year Scholarship $2500 award Must be enrolled in UG or GR business studies at an accredited college or university in the U.S, be a full-time student, and be a U.S. citizen. Must also have at least a 3.2 GPA. July 1, 2012 Apply online.
CEO.com CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship $2500 award Must be enrolled in UG or GR business studies at an accredited college or university in the U.S, be a full-time student, and be a U.S. citizen. Must also have at least a 3.2 GPA. July 1, 2012 Apply online.
Education-Portal.com Academic Scholarships $500-$1000 awards based on programs of enrollment: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Sociology, Liberal Arts, General Studies, Humanities, Architecture, Computer Science/Engineering, etc. Must be pursuing a degree in the appropriate field. April 1, 2012 Apply online.
Dr. Alma S Adams Scholarship $5000 award Must be an UG or GR student pursuing a degree from an accredited institution. More criteria found online. April 30, 2012 Apply online.


Study Abroad Scholarships
  Scholarship Name Description Qualifications Deadline Contact Information/
Website
DAAD Undergraduate Scholarships Award of 615 Euros/Month

1. Stay must last 4-10 months

2. Student must be a junior or senior while in Germany

Apply online.
DAAD Information Visits Award of 30 Euros/Day

1. For trips 7-12 days long in Germany

2. Groups should consist of 10-15 students

Apply online.
National Security Education Program Award of up to $20,000 for U.S. students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests

1. Must be matriculated in an accredited U.S. college or university

2. Must have a foreign language component

Mid-February for following academic year Apply online.
Global Studies Grant to Support the Study of Int'l Affairs $1,000 scholarship with an emphasis on education and service 1. Student must be in good academic standing January 8 More information online.
ULS Scholarship $500 and $100 scholarships offered 1. Students must have previously studied abroad February 29th for the following academic year Apply online.
Blog Abroad Grant $250 scholarship 1. Students must share experiences abroad via blogs May 19th More information online.
Freeman Awards $3,000-$7,000 scholarships offered to students studying in Asia

1. Students must demonstrate financial need

2. Study tour must last minimum of 10 weeks

 March for programs May-July, April for programs Aug-Nov, October for programs Dec-April Apply online.
Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships

The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups.

Vary Vary Apply online.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Up to $5,000 awards Scholarships are intended for students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad Continuous Apply online.
  Marshall Scholarships 40 awards each year; include a personal allowance for residence and cost of living, tuition fees, grants for books, travel, etc, and travel to and from the US Must be American citizens at time of application, apply within 2 years of graduating from your UG college or university, have at least a 3.7 GPA, not be studying for or hold a British university degree, and must take up your award within 3 years of graduating from college in the US Continuous Apply online.
         




Last Updated: 2/9/2012


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