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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, technical 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
B. Davis Scholarship $1000 Award

Available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as current college students.

Write an essay in less than 1,000 words about the following topic: What would you consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 - 20 years? Why do you think this issue is important?

May 27, 2013

Email essay to:

awards@studentawardsearch.com

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 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.
  Fifth Month Scholarship $1500 award

Submit a 250 word or fewer response to the questions listed on the website.

May 31, 2013 Apply Online
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship $1000 award Students submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants website. June 14, 2013 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. Twice yearly - January & June Apply online.
Tuition Won't Stop Me Scholarship $5000 award Vary Weekly - Every Wednesday More information 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.
AspiringNurse.com Nursing Scholarship

$1000 Award

Student must be currently enrolled or been accepted to a US accredited nursing program. July 1, 2013

Apply online.

Websitewww.aspiringnurse.com

Big Fish Games Scholarship

$1000 award

Open to college-bound high school seniors and current college students.

Write an essay in at least 500 words on one of the two topics listed on their website.

June 30, 2013 Website
Accounting Software Scholarship by Corcentric $1000 Award To apply, writ an essay (500 word maximum) that addresse the question listed on the website. May 24, 2013 Apply online
USbundles.com Scholarship $1000 Award Write a 250-300 word article about whether you think traditional or online/digital textbooks are better and why. July 14, 2013 Apply online.
Entertainment Blogging Scholarship $1000 award Must be a US citizen or permanent resident, have at least a 2.5 GPA, and be enrolled in school. Reoccuring/bi-annually Apply online.
  The Shop Smart Scholarship $2000 award

Write a 500 word essay explaining how your college experience is or will be enable by remarkable fugality, ingenuity, effor, or thrift.

June 16, 2013 Apply online
Cappex "A GPA Isn't Everything" Scholarship $1000 award

Must be currently enrolled in high school or college or plan to enroll in the next 12 months.

May 31, 2013 Apply online
Scholarship Points Scholarship $10,000 award Join ScholarshipPoints and earn points for what you already do online: shopping, reading blogs, playing games, etc. Monthly Scholarship

Apply online

Sunoco Rewards Scholarship $1000 award

Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Must be a high school senior or full-time college freshman, sophomore, or junior.

June 15, 2013

Email essay to: scholarships@sunocoinc.com

See Website for more info

Clickinks Scholarship Contest $1000 award Write a 1000 word essay on one of the topics posted on the website. June 3, 2013

Email essay to:

scholarships@clickinks.com

See Website for more info

MedicareSupplimentalInsurance.com Therapy Professionals Scholarship $100 award Must be 17 years of age or older and demonstrate interest in physical, massage, recreational, or occupational therapy or psychology profession. December 15, 2013 Apply online
Do-Over Scholarship

$1500 award

 

Answer the question, "If you could get one 'do-over' in life, what would it be and why?" June 30, 2013

Apply online

 

CableTV.com Haiku Scholarship $1000 award Available to all current and prospective college students Recurring Scholarship that runs until the end of October Apply Online
CaptainU Student Athlete Scholarship $2000 award Must be a US college freshman or sophomore participating in any sport on campus. June 30, 2013

Apply online

CheapCarInsurance.net Scholarship for Drunk Driving Victims $500 award The scholarship is open to students who have been the victim of a drunk-driving accident and are pursuing a major in Insurance, Risk-Management, Actuarial Science, Sales, Marketing, or Business Management. Semi-Annual award, due October 1 for Fall or March 15 for Spring Apply Online

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Construction & Engineering Scholarship

$1,00 award Student must be studying Engineering, Construction, or Architecture and have a minimum 3.0 GPA July 2013 (awarded annually)

Apply Here.

Website

My Alarm Center Scholarship $1000 award

Must be a graduating high school senior or freshman/sophomore in college.

In 500-1000 words, answer one of the essay topics on the website.

July 1, 2013

Email essay to:

scholarship@myalarmcenter.com

Website

CenturyLinkQuote.com Scholarship $1000 award In 500 words or fewer, write about a time when you helped a friend or family member with an Internet-related problem. June 30, 2013

Submit the essay on the Website

GraduatePrograms.com Scholarship $1000 award Rate your graduate program on their website A recipient is selected quarterly. Apply Online
BigSun Athletics Scholarship $500 award Must be a high school senior or attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or community. June 21, 2013 Apply online.
HubShout Internet Marketing Scholarship Three $1000 awards

1. Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education

2. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA

Available March 30 - November 1 Apply Online
Advise to Your High School Self Scholarship $2500 award

Must be a US student enrolled at a college or university.

July 31, 2013 Apply Online
NACC Seattle Leif Eie Scholarship $1500 award

Priority given to students whose course of study aims toward a future career in business or professions which involve developing and strengthening relations between Norway and the United States (law, education, the arts and humanities, international relations).

June 1, 2013 Get Application Here
Express Metrix IT Asset Management Scholarship $5000 award Write a 500-1000 word essay describing how you believe your IT management education/background can have a positive impact in the business world. July 31, 2013 Apply Online
BlindSaver.com Scholarship

$1000 award

Must be an enrolled college student or high school senior. Students must design their own set of blinds. December 31, 2013 Apply Online
The Company Corporation Business Plan Contest

$1000 award

Students must subgmit a thought-provoking and well-reasoned business plan executive summary.

June 30, 2013

Apply Online

Florence Marie Bauer Scholarship $2000 award Must be a mature woman over 50 years old, with no dependent children. Must be resident of King County. June 15, 2013

Get Application Here

DAZ 3D Graphic Design Scholarship $1000 award Must be a legal resident of the US and currently enrolled at an accredited university or college. June 1, 2013

Apply online.

Website

BestOnlineCollege.org Scholarship $1000 award Write an 800-1600 word essay answering the questions on the website. July 1, 2013

Apply online.

Website

Offers.com Savvy Saver Scholarship $2500 award Answer the question, "How can college students use the internet as a method of saving money on school expenses?" December 15, 2013 Apply Online
DegreeDirectory.org Student Saver Scholarship $1000 award Answer the question, "How do you find ways to save money on a student's budget?" June 13, 2013 Apply Online
The Home Security Scholarship $1000 award Write an essay about creative ideas to help curb crime in our communities. June 30, 2013 Apply Online
Krill Oil Educate Your Hear Scholarship $1000 award Must be currently enrolled in the 2012-2013 academic year and have a GPA of at least 3.0. July 5, 2013 Apply online.
FrontierBundles.com Picture the Internet Scholarship $1000 award Using any medium you wish, create an image that metaphorically represents what the internet means to you. June 28, 2013 Apply online.
Future Counselors of America Scholarship $1000 award Must be an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Psychology. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. June 30th, annually Apply Online
  USdirect.com Scholarship $1000 award Snap a photo of yourself showing off your school pride on game day. June 15, 2013 Apply online.
DOMO Scholarship for Business Management Two $2500 awards Must complete a survey and write a 500 word essay on the topic listed on the website August 31, 2013

Apply Online

Website

Artmetal Workshop Scholarship Two $1000 awards

1. Must enroll for the 2013-2014 academic year

2. Must be Canadian or American citizen or hold a valid student visa

Dec 1, 2013 Apply Online
Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Program

Two $10,000 awards

Four $5,000 awards

1. Candidate must have declared a major of Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related life science field

2. Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher

July 31, 2013 Apply Online
American Society of Women Accounts (ASWA) Scholarship Varies Scholarships are need-based and open to all accounting students who have completed one year of college. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.05 and a 3.0 in accounting. June 15, 2013

Apply online

HomeInsurance.com Scholarship $1000 award

Write an essay in 1,000 words about one of the two topics listed on the website.

June 15, 2013 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.
Boren Awards for International Study 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 Ten $500 awards

1. Students must go on program affiliated with Diversity Abroad

2. Minimum 2.75 GPA

3. Must be willing to share experiences via blogs, pictures, and videos at least twice a week

4. Economically disadvantaged students, African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latino, Multiracial/ethnic, or Native-American undergraduate students as well as students who study in non-traditional locations (outside western Europe & Australia) are strongly encouraged to apply

March 1 for Summer, April 19 for Fall Apply 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.
StudyAbroad.com Scholarship

Varies

Multiple scholarships for different types of trips and locations Varies 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.
BrokerFish Scholarship $1000 award Write a 500-1000 word essay on the following topic: "What I hope to get from my time abroad" May 20, 2013 Apply Online
AIFS International Semester Scholarship $500-$1000 award

1. Sutdent must be participating in an AIFS program

2. Minimum 3.0 GPA

March 1 for Summer, April 15 for Autumn, September 15 for Spring Apply Online
CIEE Scholarships $1000-$5000 award

1. Student must be participating in a CIEE program

2. Must have demonstrated financial need

3. Member of a group traditionally underrepresented in study abroad

April 1 for Summer & Fall, November 1 for Winter & Spring Apply Online
Mildred Towle Scholarship Amount Unknown

1. Demonstrated financial need

2. Resident of Hawaii

3. Minimum 3.0 GPA

March 1 Apply Online
Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarship $1000 award Student must be a member of Golden Key Honor Society March 1 Apply Online
Bridging Scholarship $2500 award Student must by studying in Japan March 1 Apply Online
Butex Scholarship £500 award

1. Student must be studying in the UK at a Butex-affiliated school (U-Kent included)

2. One semester minimum

May 31 Apply Online
Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships Up to $10,000 award Minimum of 4 weeks abroad November Apply Online
Foundation for Global Scholars Scholarships $500-$2500 award Can be used for semester, summer, short term, full year, and internship programs March 31 for Summer, July 31 for Fall, November 30 for Winter/Spring Apply Online
Fullbright U.S. Student Program Varies Specific requirements vary for the different programs offered by Fullbright March 1 Apply Online
Kymanox Memorial Scholarship

$1000 award

1. Minimum of 8 weeks abroad

2. Preference given for students with financial need

3. Preference given to students studying in a non-English speaking country

4. Preference given to Engineering, Math, or Science majors

May 6 Apply Online
LIVFund Scholarship $500 award Student must be studying or interning in Latin America Year-round, awarded twice per month Apply Online
CollegeScholarships.org Varies Has a breakdown of scholarships offered by country Varies Apply Online
Douglas Warne University of Oslo Scholarship $3400 award Must be going to study at the University of Oslo. April 4, 2013 Application Available Here




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