Summer Due Dates for New Scholarship Awards!
ScholarshipOptions always likes to keep its audience engaged and ready to pounce on the “next great scholarship opportunity.” And so we are letting you know about a new batch of undergraduate and graduate awards that are coming due… during the summer months.
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Thu, May 27
Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop
The AICPA Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop is an annual invitational program for minority accounting students who plan to pursue the CPA designation. This event aims to strengthen students’ professional skills and understanding of the limitless possibilities and benefits of earning the CPA credential. Through speakers, panel discussions and interactive programs, participants gain confidence and an enhanced understanding of the various career paths with the accounting profession to prepare them for the steps that follow graduation. To apply visit – http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/aslw.htm
Fri, May 28
Adelante! Fund Scholarships
Be eligible for college JUNIOR or SENIOR status by Fall 2010. – Pursue a degree in the following: International Business, General Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Public Relations, General Communications, or Sales. – Must be a US citizen or Legal Permanent Resident. – Have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale). – Maintain full-time enrollment status throughout duration of the scholarship term. – Provide two letters of recommendation which express leadership potential. To Apply – http://www.adelantefund.org/adelante/Scholarships1_EN.asp?SnID=1023948725
Fri, May 28
HACU Scholarship (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities)
HACU applauds your initiative in searching for a scholarship! We hope that we will be able to assist you in defraying some of your college expenditures. Each scholarship has specific criteria, so please review each one carefully. In addition, all scholarship applicants MUST meet the following criteria: Demonstrate financial need and be eligible for Federal Financial Aid (student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Meet specific criteria for the scholarships to which they are applying. To Apply – http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships_EN.asp?SnID=928350945
Mon, May 31
Cappex/UNCF “Perfect Fit” Scholarship
High school seniors who are considering UNCF schools are invited to submit an essay on why the UNCF school of their choice is the perfect college fit for them. Students are encouraged to use the www.cappex.com site as a part of their research for the essay. The scholarship will be awarded to the student with a combination of outstanding high school achievement and a winning essay. The winner will be awarded a one-time scholarship. Enrollment at a UNCF school will be verified prior to awarding scholarship. Apply here http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=453
Mon, May 31
BASF/ Alfred Chisholm Memorial Scholarship Fund
BASF/Alfred Chisholm Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 to honor the life of a former BASF employee, Alfred L. Chisholm, who served as a leader in his community, and who was instrumental in raising thousands of dollars to assist students pursuing a college degree. In memory of Mr. Chisholm and with the support of BASF Corporation’s African American Employee Group (AAEG), two students will receive each $3,000 one time non-renewable scholarship, to assist in furthering their college education for the 2010-11 academic year. The scholarship is available to undergraduate students who enroll at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and who must have relatives employed by BASF Corporation. Applicants meeting all the criteria will be forwarded to the BASF Corporation African American Employee Group, Al Chisholm Scholarship Committee for final selection. In addition, for scholarship award consideration, the following application materials are required and must be uploaded to the online application by the application deadline: 1.Two letters of recommendation: one from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s academic abilities and another from a civic or community leader. 2. Double-spaced, no more than two pages essay. For details, please go to the essay section of the application. 3. Most recent official transcript. Apply here http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=477
Mon, May 31
American Indian College Fund Scholarship
Partnerships with corporate and private donors have introduced a category of special scholarships that are being offered to American Indian students pursuing professional degrees. These scholarships are administered by the Fund and are generally based upon merit and demonstrated financial need. Students can access the application by clicking below the scholarship you are interested in applying for. One application can be used to apply for more than one scholarship, simply sign the cover sheets indicating what scholarship(s) you would like to be considered for. Please use the application check list to ensure that you are submitting a complete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. To apply visit – http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/graduateprogram.html
Mon, May 31
MERCK RESPIRATORY “WILL TO WIN” ASTHMA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Living with asthma can be a real challenge. Yet every day, asthma sufferers overcome obstacles and achieve great things—in every life endeavor imaginable. That’s why the respiratory group at Merck, known as Merck Respiratory, wants to recognize them through the “Will to Win” Scholarship Program. To Apply – http://www.willtowinscholarship.com/about-will-win
Mon, May 31
Scholarships.com Business Scholarship
We understand that writing a 2,000 word essay on trickle-down economics can be a turnoff to students who lack both money and time. That’s why we’ve simplified things and made sure that you won’t have to spend more time than necessary on this essay. To apply for the Scholarships.com Business Scholarship, just respond to the following question in a 250 to 350 word essay (entries that fall outside of this word range will be disqualified): “What has influenced your decision to pursue a career in business?” Eligibility: U.S. citizen Registered user of Scholarships.com Undergraduate student or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming fall To apply visit – http://www.scholarships.com/college-scholarships/ college-business-scholarship.aspx
Tue, Jun 1
Top Teen of North America
The contestant chosen by the judging panel at the completion of the Final Showcase will receive the title of Top Teen of North America 2011 and a cash scholarship of $3,000! To apply visit – http://www.topteenofcanada.com/Awards-and-Scholarships.aspx
Sat, Jun 19
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Award
Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. All applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30. The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions. To apply visit – http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Wed, Jun 30
Imagine America Adult Students Scholarships
Tuition assistance and college scholarship opportunities for adult students enrolling at career colleges is now available through the Imagine America Foundation! The current Imagine America Online Award Program has become the new Imagine America Adult Skills Education Program. By expanding from solely online to both online and brick-and-mortar schools, ASEP enables the Foundation and its participating colleges to assist more adult students pursuing higher education. Adult learners choosing to pursue a career education may receive a $1,000 award to attend an Imagine America participating ASEP school of their choice through our financial aid and scholarship options. All adult students must complete a student assessment provided by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Once the application is completed, the assessment will be scored and all information will be forwarded to the corresponding career college for review. NCCT researchers have identified characteristics of successful non-traditional students and used those characteristics to design this cutting-edge assessment. To apply visit – http://www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/03-prospective-online-students.asp
Wed, Jun 30
Imagine America Military Scholarship
Are you are an active duty member, honorably discharged or retired veteran of a United States military service branch? Whether you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or National Guard, tuition assistance or education awards may be available for military students. You may be able to qualify for the Imagine America Military Award Program to help fund attendance at a participating career college. The Imagine America Military Award Program offers tuition assistance for military students who decide to pursue career college training. If you are interested in receiving your training through a career college, the Military Award Program can help fund your education through financial aid and education awards. TheImagine America Military Award Program is designed to help military servicepersons receive career education and make the transition from military to civilian life. The links below will help you find more information about the award program, along with helpful information on different career paths available. You can even apply to receive the award! To apply visit – http://www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/02-military-students.asp
Wed, Jun 30
Mays Mission Scholarships
Mays Mission offers scholarships to deserving individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities. Our current program supports 7 college students. To qualify for a Mission scholarship one must be able to document a significant disability, score of 18 or better on the A.C.T or 870 on S.A.T., be enrolled in a four-year study program (under-graduate only) working toward a baccalaureate degree and provide proof of enrollment. To Apply – http://www.maysmission.org/schol.html
Wed, Jun 30
AAUS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The American Academy of Underwater Sciences awards two scholarships to graduate students engaged in, or planning to begin, a research project in which diving is or will be used as a principal research tool or studying diving science. The Kevin Gurr Scholarship awards $2500.00 to a Masters program student. The Kathy Johnston Scholarship awards $2500.00 to a Ph.D. candidate. The AAUS may also award two additional $1500.00 scholarships to the next two proposals that are ranked the highest. If the additional scholarships are awarded, they may be split between the Masters program and the Ph.D. program, or they may be both awarded within a single program. To Apply – http://www.aaus.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=64326&orgId=aaus
Wed, Jun 30
Allman Medical Scholarships – Miss America
Dr. David B. Allman was a past president of the Miss America Pageant and the American Medical Association. In memory of her husband, Mrs. Allman, during her lifetime, established a scholarship foundation to be administered by the Miss America Organization for the grant of scholarships to Miss America Pageant contestants who wished to enter the field of medicine to become medical doctors. At her death in 1981, Mrs. Allman further funded this foundation so that young women involved in the Pageant system could take advantage of this opportunity to further or commence their education in the medical field. Since 1974, Allman Scholarships have been granted to various Miss America contestants at the National, State and Local level. To apply visit – http://www.missamerica.org/scholarships/allmanmedical.aspx
Thu, Jul 1
DAR National Society Scholarship
The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. The DAR Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex or national origin. All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance at an accredited college or university in the United States. The ONLY exception is the American Indian Scholarship that is available for students pursuing vocational training. To apply visit – http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#general
Thu, Jul 15
Kluge Fellowships
Stipend of $4,200 per month. Due date for application is July 15, 2010. Contact http://www.loc.gov/kluge for more information.
Thu, Jul 15
Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Intellectual Property Law School Scholarship
Sponsored by the American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation, this scholarship addresses the need to increase the number of the minority intellectual property attorneys and to bring these attorneys to the attention of firms and corporations as candidates for employment. The $10,000 Law Scholarship will be awarded to minority students developing a career in intellectual property law or holding a past or present, full or part-time position in an area related to intellectual property law. Applicants must also have a demonstrated financial need and outstanding academic performance in the undergraduate level and law school level (if applicable). To apply visit – http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/v1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=73&Itemid=112
Sat, Jul 31
Design Scholarship
If designing is your passion, you’re in luck. By applying for the Scholarships.com Design Scholarship, you will have the chance to win the financial aid you need to afford an education in the field. Whether it’s interior design, clothing design or web design that inspires you, this college scholarship can help you pay for the classes. With talent to nurture, the last thing you need to worry about is funding—let us deal with that. To apply visit – http://www.scholarships.com/college-scholarships/college-design-scholarship.aspx
