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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 Nursing
Scholarship
$500 Nursing
scholarship
offered four times per year
  Apr. 14,
Jul. 14,
Oct. 14,
Jan. 14
Apply Online
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
R.O.T.C.
Scholarships
Based on enrollment and status in the R.O.T.C. Program 1. Must be a full-time student, taking R.O.T.C. classes as an elective
2. Must be an incoming freshman or transfer student
  Information is online
Or call ROTC Recruiting Office
at University of Washington:
206-543-9010
Nurse R.O.T.C
Scholarships
Based on enrollment and status in the R.O.T.C. Program and acceptance into a nursing program 1. Must be a full-time student, taking R.O.T.C. classes as an elective
2. Must be an incoming freshman or transfer student
  Information is online
Or call ROTC Recruiting Office
at University of Washington:
206-543-9010
2010 DegreeDirectory Academic Business Scholarship $1,000 scholarship offered to undergraduate students 1. Must be pursuing a bachelor level degree related to business management, information systems management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management, or entrepreneurship April 1, 2010 Apply online.
Rachel Royston Scholarship Scholarships offered to women educators in Washington State

1. Must be a bona fide resident of Washington

2. Be a woman educator (or in training to be an educator) pursuing graduate level work or advanced study at an accredited institution of higher learning

3. Meet reasonable standards of health, scholarship, professional service, and other evidence of potential for future service in education

November 30, 2009

For an application packet, email:

smdolman@earthlink.net

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.
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award $10,000 stipend offered to graduating college seniors who want to pursue one year of public service activity before going on to graduate school or a career

1. Must develop a proposal for public service in this country or abroad

2. Can be undertaken alone or by working with an organization

February 15, 2010 Apply online.
Scholarship.com College Art Scholarship $1000 Essay based art scholarship

1. U.S. Citizen

2. Undergraduate student or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming fall

3. An interest in an artistic field
April 30, 2010 Apply online.
Scholarship.com College Business Scholarship $1000 Essay based business scholarship

1. U.S. Citizen

2. Undergraduate student or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming fall

3. An interest in a business related field
May 31, 2010 Apply online.
Scholarship.com  College Culinary Arts Scholarship $1000 Essay based culinary scholarship

1. U.S. Citizen

2. Undergraduate student or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming fall

3. An interest in a culinary field
June 30, 2010 Apply online.
Scholarship.com College English Scholarship $1000 Essay based English scholarship

1. U.S. Citizen

2. Undergraduate student or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming fall

3. An interest in an English related field
October 31, 2009 Apply online.
Scholarship.com College Health Scholarship $1000 Essay based health scholarship

1. U.S. Citizen

2. Undergraduate student or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming fall

3. An interest in a health related field
November 30, 2009 Apply online.

Scholarship.com College History Scholarship

$1000 Essay based history scholarship

1. U.S. Citizen

2. Undergraduate student or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming fall

3. An interest in a history related field
December 31, 2009 Apply online.
Scholarship.com College Law Scholarship $1000 Essay based law scholarship

1. U.S. Citizen

2. Undergraduate student or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming fall

3. An interest in a law related field
January 30, 2010 Apply online.
Scholarship.com College Science Scholarship $1000 Essay based science scholarship

1. U.S. Citizen

2. Undergraduate student or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming fall

3. An interest in a science based field
February 28, 2010 Apply online.
Scholarship.com College Technology Scholarship $1000 Essay based technology scholarship

1. U.S. Citizen

2. Undergraduate student or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming fall

3. An interest in a technology based field
March 31, 2010 Apply 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.
All-Ink.com Scholarship Up to $5000 essay based scholarship

1. U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

2. Minimum 2.5 GPA
December 31, 2009 Apply online.
Liberty Mutual Responsible Scholar Award Five $10,000 volunteer based scholarships 

1. Be a current Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior in college

2. Have a 3.0 minimum GPA

3. Have sustained a volunteer position that has impacted your college campus

4. Submit an online application
December 31, 2009 Apply online.

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative

$500 Environmental activist essay Scholarship Complete an enivironmental project and an essay; three options to choose from December 31, 2009 Apply online.
Foreclosure.com Scholarships One $5000 and four $1000 Scholarships Write an essay explaining your solution to the question of “How to solve the foreclosure problem?” December 31, 2009 Apply online.
Ruth Stanton Community Grant $500 essay-based community service-oriented scholarship Submit three 100-word essays and letter of recommendation from a non-family member November 1, 2009 Apply online.
Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarships $300-$1000 essay-based awards

1. Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited American institute of post-secondary education for the following academic year

2. Must be a resident of the area of a participating local group of American Mensa

3. Based on a 550 word essay describing your career, vocational, or academic goals toward which the scholarship is to provide aid

January 15, 2010 Information available in the notebook outside of our office and also online.
BigSun Scholarship 2010 $500 essay-based award

1. Must be a student athlete

2. Must be a high school senior or attending a post secondary institute

June 24, 2010 Information available in the notebook outside of our office and also online.
2010 Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award Scholarships awarded to students who demonstrate courage, conviction and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit

1. Must be a woman currently residing in the US or Canada

2. Must have earned a high school diploma or GED on or before September 2000

3. Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full or part time undergraduate program at a 2-4 year college, university, or technical school

4. Must be attending the full 2010-2011 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2011

5. Must have at least 2 semesters remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the 2010 fall term

January 2, 2010 Information available in the notebook outside of our office and also 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.
Abbott & Fenner Annual Scholarship $1,000 essay-based scholarship offered to students who have the desire and ambition to succeed

1. Must be a high school junior or senior or currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution

2. Must be between 16 & 30 years of age

June 19, 2010 Information available in the notebook outside of our office and also online.
2010 DegreeDirectory.org Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Scholarship $500 scholarship offered to students interested in pursusing Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, or History

1. Open to all students pursuing Social Science related majors (bachelors level)

2. Must be a full-time student during the academic year the scholarship is received

April 1, 2010 Information available in the notebook outside of our office and also online.
2010 DegreeDirectory.org Communications & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Scholarship $500 scholarship offered to students interested in pursuing Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business Communications, Advertising, or Broadcasting

1. Open to all students pursuing Communications & Journalism related majors (bachelors level)

2. Must be a full-time student during the academic year the scholarship is received

April 1, 2010 Information available in the notebook outside of our office and also online.


Study Abroad Scholarships
  Scholarship Name Description Qualifications Deadline Contact Information/
Website
British Marshall Scholarship Up to $25,000 to students studying abroad in the UK Refer to website. October 9, 2009 Apply online.
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.
John T. Petters Scholarship $5,000 scholarship offered to students studying International Business 1. Awarded on basis of financial need and merit December 15th for programs between May 16th and October 16th 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.
Fulbright Scholarship Scholarship offered to students studying abroad in a country not advised against by the U.S. State Dept

1. Students must have a BA/BS

2. Can be used for teaching, research, or study

October 20th, 2009 Apply through Fulbright Program Advisor on campus
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.
Benjamin A. Gilman Int'l Scholarship

Recipients are awarded up to $5000 to defray the costs associated with studying abroad.

1. Must be eligible for Pell Grant

2. Study Abroad program must be eligible for credit by the student's institution of higher education

3. Must be studying in one country for at least four weeks

4. Cannot travel anywhere on the State Dept's Travel Warning List (Cuba)

5. Must travel during academic year

October 6, 2009 for Spring 2010 Apply online.
Glimpse Correspondents Program Grants

The Glimpse Foundation and The National Geographic Society are seeking talented writers, photographers, and filmmakers. Each selected participant will receive a $600 grant and will see their work published in Glimpse and National Geographic media.

1. Must be between the ages of 18-30.

2. Must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or have lived in either country for the past ten years

3. Must be abroad at least 10 weeks

4. Must be willing to commit to a professional editorial process

Varies - see website. 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.
2010 Davies-Jackson Scholarship Offered to students who are the first in their families to graduate from college and who would like to study in the United Kingdom at St. John's College at Cambridge University following graduation

1. Have a modest economic background

2. Open to students who wish to read Archaeology and Anthropology, Classics, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Modern and Medieval Languages, Music, Philosophy, or Social & Political Sciences

November 2, 2009 Apply online.




Last Updated: 10/20/2009


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