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1 ■ 7TH GENERATION COMMUNITY SERVICE CORPORATION2 ■ 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION DESCENDANTS, INC.
3 ■ 11TH ARMORED CAVALRY VETERANS OF VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA
4 ■ THE 13TH REGIONAL CORPORATION
5 ■ 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION
6 ■ 43D INFANTRY DIVISION VETERANS ASSOCIATION
7 ■ 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION
8 ■ 100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA, INC.
9 ■ 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION VETERANS CLUB
10 ■ 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION VETERANS CLUB
11 ■ 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION VETERANS CLUB
12 ■ 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION
13 ■ 531 GRAY GHOST SQUADRON ASSOCIATION
14 ■ ACACIA FRATERNITY
15 ■ ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
16 ■ ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
17 ■ ACCEL/EXCHANGE NETWORK
18 ■ ACTUARIAL FOUNDATION
19 ■ ADELANTE! U.S. EDUCATION LEADERSHIP FUND
20 ■ ADIRONDACK SPINTACULAR
21 ■ ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT
22 ■ AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
23 ■ AHF, INC.
24 ■ AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY
25 ■ AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION
26 ■ AIR FORCE OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
27 ■ AIR FORCE OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
28 ■ AIR FORCE OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
29 ■ AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
30 ■ AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
31 ■ AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
32 ■ AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
33 ■ AIRCRAFT ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION
34 ■ AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL-NORTH AMERICA
35 ■ ALABAMA BANKERS ASSOCIATION
36 ■ ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
37 ■ ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
38 ■ ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
39 ■ ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
40 ■ ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
41 ■ ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
42 ■ ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
43 ■ ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
44 ■ ALABAMA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
45 ■ ALABAMA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
46 ■ ALABAMA INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
47 ■ ALABAMA LAW FOUNDATION
48 ■ ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
49 ■ ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
50 ■ ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
51 ■ ALASKA INDEPENDENT BLIND
52 ■ ALASKA NATIONAL GUARD
53 ■ ALASKA NATIONAL GUARD
54 ■ ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
55 ■ ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
56 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
57 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
58 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
59 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
60 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
61 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
62 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
63 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
64 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
65 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
66 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
67 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
68 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
69 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
70 ■ ALL-AMERICAN SOAP BOX DERBY
71 ■ ALLIANCE OF BLACK TELECOMMUNICATIONS EMPLOYEES, INC.-NATION'S CAPITAL CHAPTER
72 ■ ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DISTRIBUTORS LLC
73 ■ ALPHA CHI OMEGA FOUNDATION
74 ■ ALPHA CHI OMEGA FOUNDATION
75 ■ ALPHA CHI OMEGA FOUNDATION
76 ■ ALPHA EPSILON PHI FOUNDATION, INC.
77 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
78 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
79 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
80 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
81 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
82 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
83 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
84 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
85 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
86 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
87 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
88 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
89 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
90 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
91 ■ ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
92 ■ AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION
93 ■ AMERICAL DIVISION VETERANS ASSOCIATION
94 ■ AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY
95 ■ AMERICAN ATHEISTS
96 ■ AMERICAN ATHEISTS
97 ■ AMERICAN BRAHMAN BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
98 ■ AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
99 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-CALIFORNIA DIVISION
100 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-FLORIDA DIVISION
101 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-GREAT LAKES DIVISION
102 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-GREAT WEST DIVISION
103 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-HEARTLAND DIVISION
104 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-MID-SOUTH DIVISION
105 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-MIDWEST DIVISION
106 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-OHIO DIVISION
107 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-SOUTH ATLANTIC DIVISION
108 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
109 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
110 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
111 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
112 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
113 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
114 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
115 ■ AMERICAN FLINT GLASS WORKERS UNION
116 ■ AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
117 ■ AMERICAN GI FORUM-MILE HIGH CHAPTER
118 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
119 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
120 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
121 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
122 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
123 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
124 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
125 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
126 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
127 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 1
128 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 4
129 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 10
130 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 11
131 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 13
132 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 16
133 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 20
134 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 22
135 ■ AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
136 ■ AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
137 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CALIFORNIA
138 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
139 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
140 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
141 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION
142 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN SERVICES
143 ■ AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
144 ■ AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF WINE & FOOD-PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAPTER
145 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
146 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
147 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
148 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
149 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
150 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
151 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
152 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
153 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
154 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
155 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
156 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
157 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
158 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
159 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
160 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
161 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
162 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
163 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
164 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
165 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
166 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
167 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
168 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
169 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
170 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
171 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
172 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
173 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
174 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
175 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
176 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
177 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
178 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
179 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
180 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
181 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
182 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
183 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
184 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
185 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
186 ■ AMERICAN LEGION
187 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
188 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
189 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
190 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
191 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
192 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
193 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
194 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
195 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
196 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
197 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
198 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
199 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
200 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
201 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
202 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
203 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
204 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
205 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
206 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
207 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
208 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
209 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
210 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
211 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
212 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
213 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
214 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
215 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
216 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
217 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
218 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
219 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
220 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
221 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
222 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
223 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
224 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
225 ■ AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
226 ■ AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
227 ■ AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
228 ■ AMERICAN MILITARY RETIREES ASSOCIATION, INC.
229 ■ AMERICAN MILITARY SPOUSE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
230 ■ AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
231 ■ AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
232 ■ AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION
233 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
234 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
235 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
236 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
237 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
238 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
239 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
240 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
241 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
242 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
243 ■ AMERICAN RED CROSS
244 ■ AMERICAN ROAD AND TRANSPORTATION BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
245 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
246 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
247 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
248 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
249 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
250 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
251 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
252 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
253 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
254 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
255 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY
256 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY
257 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS-NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
258 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF WOMEN ACCOUNTANTS-ST. LOUIS CHAPTER
259 ■ AMERICAN WATER SKI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
260 ■ AMERICAN WATER SKI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
261 ■ AMVETS-DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS
262 ■ AMVETS-DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS
263 ■ AMVETS-DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS
264 ■ AMVETS LADIES AUXILIARY
265 ■ AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
266 ■ AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
267 ■ AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
268 ■ ANCHOR SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
269 ■ ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION
270 ■ ARABIAN HORSE FOUNDATION
271 ■ ARABIAN HORSE FOUNDATION
272 ■ ARABIAN HORSE FOUNDATION
273 ■ ARABIAN HORSE FOUNDATION
274 ■ ARABIAN HORSE FOUNDATION
275 ■ ARABIAN HORSE TRUST
276 ■ ARIZONA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
277 ■ ARIZONA COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
278 ■ ARIZONA COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
279 ■ ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION
280 ■ ARIZONA KIDNEY FOUNDATION
281 ■ ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
282 ■ ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
283 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
284 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
285 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
286 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
287 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
288 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
289 ■ ARKANSAS SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
290 ■ ARKANSAS STUDENT LOAN AUTHORITY
291 ■ ARMED FORCES COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION
292 ■ ARMY AVIATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
293 ■ ARMY AVIATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
294 ■ ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF
295 ■ ARMY ENGINEER ASSOCIATION
296 ■ ARMY ENGINEER ASSOCIATION
297 ■ ARMY ENGINEER ASSOCIATION
298 ■ ARMY ENGINEER ASSOCIATION
299 ■ ARMY ENGINEER OFFICERS WIVES CLUB
300 ■ ARMY OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB OF THE GREATER WASHINGTON AREA
301 ■ ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION-SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER
302 ■ ASANTEWAA
303 ■ ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
304 ■ ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF ILLINOIS
305 ■ ASSOCIATED FOOD DEALERS OF MICHIGAN
306 ■ ASSOCIATED FOOD DEALERS OF MICHIGAN
307 ■ ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF ILLINOIS
308 ■ ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF VERMONT
309 ■ ASSOCIATES OF VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
310 ■ ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS
311 ■ ASSOCIATION OF BLIND CITIZENS
312 ■ ASSOCIATION OF FORMER INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS
313 ■ ASSOCIATION OF FORMER INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS
314 ■ ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES
315 ■ ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA
316 ■ ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA
317 ■ ASSOCIATION OF INDIANS IN AMERICA-NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
318 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-GLOBETROTTERS CHAPTER
319 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-MIDWEST CHAPTER
320 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-MIDWEST CHAPTER
321 ■ ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY
322 ■ ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY-GEORGE WASHINGTON CHAPTER
323 ■ ATHLETES OF GOOD NEWS
324 ■ ATHLETES OF GOOD NEWS
325 ■ AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA
326 ■ AVIATION BOATSWAIN'S MATES ASSOCIATION
327 ■ AXA FOUNDATION
328 ■ BAPTIST FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA
329 ■ GEORGE BARTOL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
330 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
331 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
332 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
333 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
334 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
335 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
336 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
337 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
338 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
339 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
340 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
341 ■ BIG 33 SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
342 ■ BLACK WOMEN IN SISTERHOOD FOR ACTION
343 ■ BLACKFEET NATION
344 ■ BLACKFEET NATION
345 ■ BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT-NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH CHAPTER
346 ■ BOIS FORTE RESERVATION TRIBAL COUNCIL
347 ■ BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
348 ■ BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
349 ■ BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
350 ■ BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
351 ■ BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
352 ■ BRISTOL BAY NATIVE CORPORATION
353 ■ BRISTOL BAY NATIVE CORPORATION
354 ■ BRISTOL BAY NATIVE CORPORATION
355 ■ SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION
356 ■ BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
357 ■ BUREAU OF MAINE VETERANS' SERVICES
358 ■ BUREAU FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS
359 ■ BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF VIRGINIA
360 ■ BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA
361 ■ CALIFORNIA ALARM ASSOCIATION
362 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
363 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
364 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
365 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
366 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
367 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
368 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
369 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF WINEGRAPE GROWERS
370 ■ CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
371 ■ CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
372 ■ CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
373 ■ CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
374 ■ CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
375 ■ CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
376 ■ CALIFORNIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
377 ■ CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
378 ■ CALIFORNIA-HAWAII ELKS ASSOCIATION
379 ■ CALIFORNIA-HAWAII ELKS ASSOCIATION
380 ■ CALIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION
381 ■ CALIFORNIA JAPANESE AMERICAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
382 ■ CALIFORNIA LIBRARIANS BLACK CAUCUS-GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER
383 ■ CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
384 ■ CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
385 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
386 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
387 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
388 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
389 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
390 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION
391 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
392 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
393 ■ CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION
394 ■ CALIFORNIA TABLE GRAPE COMMISSION
395 ■ CALIFORNIANS FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS
396 ■ CALISTA CORPORATION
397 ■ CANCER SURVIVORS' FUND
398 ■ CANCER SURVIVORS' FUND
399 ■ CAP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
400 ■ CAREER TRANSITION FOR DANCERS
401 ■ CAREMARK RX, INC.
402 ■ CARL'S JR.
403 ■ ROY J. CARVER CHARITABLE TRUST
404 ■ CENTER FOR EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
405 ■ THE CENTER FOR REINTEGRATION, INC.
406 ■ CENTER FOR SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATION, INC.
407 ■ CENTRAL COUNCIL, TLINGIT AND HAIDA INDIAN TRIBES OF ALASKA
408 ■ CENTRAL COUNCIL, TLINGIT AND HAIDA INDIAN TRIBES OF ALASKA
409 ■ CENTRAL COUNCIL, TLINGIT AND HAIDA INDIAN TRIBES OF ALASKA
410 ■ CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
411 ■ CHAIRSCHOLARS FOUNDATION, INC.
412 ■ THE CHARTER FUND
413 ■ CHELA FINANCIAL USA, INC.
414 ■ CHEROKEE NATION
415 ■ CHEROKEE NATION
416 ■ CHI OMEGA FRATERNITY
417 ■ CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE
418 ■ CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE
419 ■ CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE
420 ■ CHICKASAW FOUNDATION
421 ■ CHICKASAW NATION
422 ■ CHICKASAW NATION
423 ■ CHICKASAW NATION
424 ■ CHILDREN OF BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
425 ■ CHILDREN OF INJURED WORKERS, INC.
426 ■ CHILDREN OF LESBIANS AND GAYS EVERYWHERE
427 ■ CHINESE AMERICAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE
428 ■ CHINESE AMERICAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE
429 ■ CHINESE AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY-MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER
430 ■ CHRISTERMON FOUNDATION
431 ■ CHRISTIAN CONNECTOR, INC.
432 ■ CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION
433 ■ CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION
434 ■ CHUGACHMIUT
435 ■ CHUGACHMIUT
436 ■ CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
437 ■ COAGULIFE
438 ■ COAGULIFE
439 ■ COAST GUARD FOUNDATION
440 ■ COAST GUARD FOUNDATION
441 ■ COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE
442 ■ COASTAL BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
443 ■ COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
444 ■ COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION, INC.
445 ■ COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION, INC.
446 ■ COCHLEAR AMERICAS
447 ■ CODA INTERNATIONAL
448 ■ COLLEGE ASSISTANCE MIGRANT PROGRAM
449 ■ COLLEGE BOUND, INC.
450 ■ COLLEGEBOUND NETWORK
451 ■ COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
452 ■ COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
453 ■ COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
454 ■ COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
455 ■ COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
456 ■ COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
457 ■ COLORADO COUNCIL ON HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE RELATIONS
458 ■ COLORADO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
459 ■ COLORADO FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN
460 ■ COLORADO STATE GRANGE LEADERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
461 ■ COMMUNICATION DISORDERS FOUNDATION OF VIRGINIA
462 ■ COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS
463 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA, INC.
464 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA, INC.
465 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER NEW HAVEN
466 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER NEW HAVEN
467 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOUISVILLE
468 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
469 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
470 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
471 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
472 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
473 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
474 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
475 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
476 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
477 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
478 ■ CONFERENCE OF MINORITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
479 ■ CONFERENCE OF MINORITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
480 ■ CONFERENCE OF MINORITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
481 ■ CONFERENCE OF MINORITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
482 ■ CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION, INC.
483 ■ CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE, INC.
484 ■ CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY
485 ■ CONNECTICUT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
486 ■ CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF LATINOS IN HIGHER EDUCATION, INC.
487 ■ CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORS
488 ■ CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS
489 ■ CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON CULTURE AND TOURISM
490 ■ CONNECTICUT DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
491 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
492 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
493 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
494 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
495 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
496 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
497 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
498 ■ CONNECTICUT FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
499 ■ CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY
500 ■ CONNECTICUT JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOCIATION
501 ■ CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD FOUNDATION, INC.
502 ■ CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD FOUNDATION, INC.
503 ■ CONNECTICUT STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION
504 ■ CONNECTICUT STUDENT LOAN FOUNDATION
505 ■ CONSORTIUM OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVES, INC.
506 ■ CONSORTIUM OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVES-MARYLAND CHAPTER
507 ■ CONSORTIUM OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVES-VIRGINIA CHAPTER
508 ■ CONSTRUCTMYFUTURE.COM
509 ■ CONTINENTAL MISS TEEN AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, INC.
510 ■ COOK INLET REGION, INC.
511 ■ COOK INLET REGION, INC.
512 ■ COOK INLET REGION, INC.
1 ■ 7TH GENERATION COMMUNITY SERVICE CORPORATION
Attn: Scholarship Program
4495 South Hopkins Avenue, Suite A
Titusville, FL 32780
Tel: (321)385-0207; 888-385-0207
Fax: (321)385-1586
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.7thgeneration.org
To provide financial assistance to Native American students entering college for the first time.
Title of Award: 7th Generation Community Service Corporation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: Stipends depend on the need of the recipient, to a maximum of $20,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Native Americans who are under 21 years of age and graduating high school seniors or entering a 2-year or 4-year college or university as a full-time student for the first time. Applicants must be tribally enrolled or have a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card. They must rank in the top quarter of their high school class and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Selection is based primarily on financial need. Applications are accepted beginning in mid-October of each year. Only the first 350 that are received are considered. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by Scholarship Management Services of Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082, (507) 931-1682, (800) 537-4180, Fax: (507) 931-9168, E-mail: [email protected].
2 ■ 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION DESCENDANTS, INC.
c/o Val Rios
6816 South Maple
Fresno, CA 93725
Tel: (559)834-6230
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.10thmtndivdesc.org/scolarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to descendants of former members of the 10th Mountain Division.
Title of Award: 10th Mountain Division Descendant Merit Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are the descendants of veterans who served in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. Applicants must be entering their first year of college. Selection is based on service to the World War II 10th Mountain Division (e.g., assisting at local chapter functions, involved in activities that support the legacy of the division, assisting at memorial services to the division, visiting veterans and/or wives or widows in nursing or private homes). Financial need is not considered. Membership in 10th Mountain Division Descendants, Inc. is not required, but it is recommended that the applicant or a parent be a member. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
3 ■ 11TH ARMORED CAVALRY VETERANS OF VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA
c/o Gene Johnson, Scholarship Committee Chair
3335 Casey Drive, Number 6-101
Las Vegas, NV 89120-1183
Tel: (702)456-3218
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.11thcavnam.com/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance to members of the 11th Armored Cavalry Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia (ACVVC) and to their dependents.
Title of Award: 11th Armored Cavalry Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 25 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000; funds are paid directly to the recipient's school, in 2 equal installments. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 11th ACVVC members and to their dependents. In addition, dependents of deceased troopers who served with the 11th Armored Cavalry in Vietnam or Cambodia may apply (a copy of the father's obituary must be supplied). Affiliation with the cavalry must be documented. Applicants must submit brief essays on 1) the field of study they plan to enter and why; and 2) why they would be a worthy recipient of this scholarship. Selection is based on the essays and grades; financial need is no longer considered. Priority is given to children of members who were killed in action or died of wounds. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must use the awarded money within 20 months of being notified.
4 ■ THE 13TH REGIONAL CORPORATION
Attn: The 13th Regional Heritage Foundation
1156 Industry Drive
Seattle, WA 98188
Tel: (206)575-6229
Fax: (206)575-6283
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.the13thregion.com/Scholarships
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to Alaska Natives who are shareholders of The 13th Regional Corporation or their dependent children or grandchildren.
Title of Award: The 13th Regional Heritage Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the need of the recipient and the availability of funds. Funds are disbursed directly to the school to be used for tuition, books, board, or laboratory fees. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) original shareholders of The 13th Regional Corporation, and 2) their dependent children and grandchildren who are also Alaska Natives. Applicants must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited community college, university, college, or vocational/trade school as an undergraduate, graduate, or vocational student. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 500 to 1,000 words on their personal history, special talents and abilities, community involvement, plans for the future, philosophy of life, why they wish
to attend college or graduate school, educational objective, major and minor field of interest, and school they plan to attend. Selection is based on leadership and initiative (20%), academic achievement (20%), educational goals (20%), completeness and neatness of application (20%), and financial need (20%). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year for spring and summer terms; June of each year for fall and winter terms. Additional Information: The 13th Regional Corporation was established under provisions of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. Its shareholders are Alaska Natives who no longer live in Alaska.
5 ■ 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 7
Flourtown, PA 19031-0007
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.25thida.com/associat.html
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of veterans and current members of the 25th Infantry Division Association.
Title of Award: 25th Infantry Division Association Educational Memorial Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends up to $1,500 are available. Duration: Each grant is a 1-time award, which may be spent over any period of time.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) children and grandchildren of active members of the association; 2) children of former members of the division deceased during active combat with the division or as a result of it; and 3) active members of an association chapter with the division who are scheduled for release from active service or discharge on or before December 31 of the award year. Applicants must be enrolling in the freshman year of an accredited 4-year college or university and intending to work toward a baccalaureate degree by enrolling in at least 12 semester hours of study each semester. They must submit 1) a personal letter describing the reasons for their request, future plans, school interests and activities, and financial situation; 2) a transcript of high school credits; 3) most recent ACT or SAT scores; 4) 3 letters of recommendation; 5) a letter of acceptance from the institution they plan to attend; and 6) a photograph. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Scholarship Committee Chairman, 3930 South Bridlewood Drive, Bountiful, UT 84010. This program includes the George and Rosemary Murray Scholarship Award.
6 ■ 43D INFANTRY DIVISION VETERANS ASSOCIATION
c/o Howie Brown, Secretary/Treasurer
150 Lakedell Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818-4716
Tel: (401)884-7052
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/9543/scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the 43d Infantry Division Veterans Association and their families.
Title of Award: 43d Infantry Division Veterans Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 5 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the association; the wives, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of members; and the widows, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of deceased members who were in good standing at the time of their death. Descendants of members of the 43d Infantry Division who died on active duty with the division during World War II are also eligible. Financial need is considered in the selection process.
7 ■ 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION
Attn: President, Educational Fund
P.O. Box 65089 Fayetteville, NC 28306-5089
Tel: (919)822-4534
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.82ndassociation.org
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the 82d Airborne Division Association and their dependent children.
Title of Award: 82nd Airborne Division Association Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, $87,000 in scholarships was awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Funds are paid to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 semester (the second in a school year); recipients may reapply for up to 3 additional annual awards.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this award are 1) dependent children of 82nd Airborne Division Association voting members; 2) dependent children of 82nd Airborne servicemen killed in combat; 3) dependent children of deceased Life or All American members of the 82nd Airborne Division Association; and 4) former active-duty 82nd Airborne Division troopers who are association members, are within 2 years of honorable discharge, and served no more than 2 enlistments. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited university or college. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: In years when a suitable candidate applies, 1 of these awards is designated the General Mathew B. Ridgeway Scholarship. Membership in the association is open to anyone who ever served in the 82nd Airborne Division, anyone who is currently serving on active duty in jump status, and anyone who has ever served in any of the uniformed services on either jump or glider status and was honorably discharged.
8 ■ 100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Administrator
141 Auburn Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
Tel: (404)688-5100
Free: 800-598-3411
Fax: (404)688-1028
Web Site: http://www.100blackmen.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors and current undergraduates who submit essays on topics related to African Americans, particularly African American males.
Title of Award: 100 Black Men of America National Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,000 and are paid directly to the institution. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and undergraduates who are attending or planning to attend an accredited postsecondary institution as a full-time student. Applicants must submit a 600-word essay on 1 of the following topics: 1) what is the state of the African American male; 2) why are the academic results of African American youth in grades K-12 in the areas of reading and mathematics below the national average and what strategies do they believe school systems should implement to improve those statistics; 3) how should the African American community address the nation's current economic slow down; or 4) how would they define and address the current problem of race relations in America. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and have completed at least 50 hours of active community service within the past 12 months. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
9 ■ 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION VETERANS CLUB
Attn: Scholarship Committee
520 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
Tel: (808)732-5216
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/mnakano
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and college students from Hawaii who attend mainland institutions and exemplify the sponsor's motto of "Continuing Service."
Title of Award: Mr. and Mrs. Moichi Okazaki Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors planning to attend an institution of higher learning on the mainland and full-time undergraduate students at mainland community colleges, vocational/trade schools, 4-year colleges, and universities. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be able to demonstrate civic responsibility and community service. Along with their application, they must submit a 4-page essay on how their postsecondary education at an out-of-state school will benefit them, their community, and their state. Selection is based on that essay and the applicant's demonstration that he or she can effectively promote the legacy of the 100th Infantry Battalion and its motto of "Continuing Service." Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
10 ■ 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION VETERANS CLUB
Attn: Scholarship Committee
520 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
Tel: (808)732-5216
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/mnakano
To provide financial assistance for college to family members of veterans who served in the 100th Infantry Battalion of World War II.
Title of Award: One Puka Puka Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to direct family members and descendants of 100th Infantry Battalion World War II veterans. Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend an institution of higher learning or full-time undergraduate students at community colleges, vocational/trade schools, 4-year colleges, and universities. Along with their application, they must submit a 4-page essay that reviews the experience of Nisei men who fought in the racially-segregated 100th Infantry Battalion during World War II and asks, in the light of that experience and the meaning of democracy, if American troops should continue fighting in Iraq. Selection is based on that essay, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
11 ■ 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION VETERANS CLUB
Attn: Scholarship Committee
520 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
Tel: (808)732-5216
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/mnakano
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and college students who exemplify the sponsor's motto of "Continuing Service."
Title of Award: Warren Fencl Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors planning to attend an institution of higher learning and full-time undergraduate students at community colleges, vocational/trade schools, 4-year colleges, and universities. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be able to demonstrate civic responsibility and community service. Along with their application, they must submit a 4-page essay that explains how valuing a diversity of different opinions, cultures, and lifestyles affects a nation that is challenged with resolving complex issues. Selection is based on that essay and the applicant's demonstration that he or she can effectively promote the legacy of the 100th Infantry Battalion and its motto of "Continuing Service." Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is named in honor of a World War II veteran of the 34th Infantry Division who fought alongside the Japanese American soldiers of the 100th Infantry Battalion and subsequently campaigned to correct the injustices committed against Japanese Americans during the war.
12 ■ 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION
2703 Michigan Avenue
P.O. Box 929
Fort Campbell, KY 42223-0929
Tel: (270)439-0445
Fax: (270)439-6645
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.screamingeagle.org
To provide financial assistance for college to the spouses, children, and grandchildren of members of the 101st Airborne Division Association.
Title of Award: Chappie Hall Memorial Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the funds available.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are individuals who maintained a GPA of 2.0 or higher during the preceding school year and whose parent, grandparent, or spouse is (or, if deceased, was) a regular (not associate) member of the 101st Airborne Division. Selection is based on career objectives, academic record, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
13 ■ 531 GRAY GHOST SQUADRON ASSOCIATION
c/o Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 3008
Princeton, NJ 08543-3008
Tel: (609)921-3534
Free: 800-292-7777
Fax: (609)452-2259
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.marine-scholars.org
To provide financial assistance for college to the grandchildren of veterans who served with the 531 Gray Ghost Squadron of Marines.
Title of Award: 531 Gray Ghost Squadron Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends depend on the need of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to grandchildren of veterans who served with the 531 Gray Ghost Squadron and are or were members of its association. Applicants must submit academic transcripts, a copy of their grandparent's honorable discharge, and a 300-word essay on topics that change periodically. Recently, they were invited to write on the topic, "What is the most valuable lesson you have learned and who was responsible for teaching it?" Only undergraduate study is supported. The family income of applicants must be less than $63,000 per year. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
14 ■ ACACIA FRATERNITY
Attn: Acacia Fraternity Foundation
8777 Purdue Road, Suite 130
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Tel: (317)872-8210; 888-345-1904
Fax: (317)872-8213
Web Site: http://www.acacia.org/aff_scholarship_app.pdf
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate members of Acacia Fraternity.
Title of Award: Acacia Fraternity Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 47 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $3,500, 4 at $1,000, 40 at $500, and 2 at $100. Funds Available: Stipends range from $100 to $3,500. Funds are paid directly to the bursar at the recipient's institution. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to brothers of the fraternity in good standing who have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must be planning to continue their undergraduate education as full-time students at an accredited institution. Selection is based on scholarship,
leadership, citizenship, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.
15 ■ ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
Attn: Education Coordinator
5161 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tel: (765)287-1256
Fax: (765)289-4248
Web Site: http://www.buildandfly.com/AMAchgrantscholarship.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).
Title of Award: Charles H. Grant Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; a total of $20,000 is available for this program annually. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the number of recipients. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have been AMA members for the last full 36 months prior to applying. They must have been accepted by a college or university offering a certificate or degree program. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page statement on why they are applying for this scholarship. Selection is based on that statement, academic achievement (class rank, GPA, test scores), school and community activities, work experience, and modeling experience. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
16 ■ ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
Attn: Education Coordinator
5161 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tel: (765)287-1256
Fax: (765)289-4248
Web Site: http://www.buildandfly.com/AMAchgrantscholarship.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).
Title of Award: Sig Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the number of recipients. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have been AMA members for the last full 36 months prior to applying. They must have been accepted by a college or university offering a certificate or degree program. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page statement on why they are applying for this scholarship. Selection is based on that statement, financial need, school and community activities, work experience, and modeling experience. Academic achievement is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
17 ■ ACCEL/EXCHANGE NETWORK
c/o Fiserv
255 Fiserv Drive
P.O. Box 979
Brookfield, WI 53008-0979
Tel: (262)879-5966
Free: 800-872-7882
Fax: (262)879-5013
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fiserv.com
To provide financial assistance for college to needy high school seniors.
Title of Award: Education Exchange College Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 34 each year: 4 at $5,000 and 30 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are either $5,000 or $1,000. A total of $100,000 is distributed annually. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high school who have been accepted at an accredited 4-year college or university. Students must pick up an application at a participating Exchange member institution (primarily banks and credit unions). For a list of financial institutions that will have applications, write to the sponsor or visit their web site. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on extracurricular activities, character, leadership, financial need, and a required essay. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1994.
18 ■ ACTUARIAL FOUNDATION
Attn: Actuarial Education and Research Fund Committee
475 North Martingale Road, Suite 800
Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226
Tel: (847)706-3565
Fax: (847)706-3599
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aerf.org/research_edu/prize_award.htm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are preparing for a career in actuarial science.
Title of Award: John Culver Wooddy Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Actuarial science; Insurance and insurance-related fields Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per academic year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to be nominated are undergraduate students who will have senior standing in the semester after receiving the scholarship. Applicants must rank in the top quartile of their class and have successfully completed 1 actuarial examination. Each university may nominate only 1 student. Preference is given to candidates who have demonstrated leadership potential by participating in extracurricular activities. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1996.
19 ■ ADELANTE! U.S. EDUCATION LEADERSHIP FUND
8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78229
Tel: (210)692-1971; 877-692-1971
Fax: (210)692-1951
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.adelantefund.org
To provide financial aid, internships, and leadership training to upper-division Hispanic students enrolled in Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs).
Title of Award: Adelante! Fund Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 22 students received scholarships. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Hispanic students currently enrolled in HSIs. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be eligible to receive financial aid, be juniors or seniors in college, agree to attend the Adelante Leadership Institute, be eligible to participate in a summer internship, exhibit leadership, and provide 2 letters of recommendation. Most recipients are the first in their families to complete a college education. Additional Information: This fund was established by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities in 1997 and became a separate organization in 1999. Recipients must participate in a summer internship and the Adelante Leadership Institute.
20 ■ ADIRONDACK SPINTACULAR
Attn: Scholarship Panel
485 Bunker Hill Road
Mayfield, NY 12117
Tel: (518)863-2668
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.adirondackspintacular.com/pages/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who have a bleeding disorder or other chronic disorder.
Title of Award: Lawrence Madeiros Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high school who have been accepted at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be diagnosed with a bleeding disorder or other
chronic disorder. Along with their application, they must submit brief essays on 1) how living with or around a chronic disorder has impacted their life; 2) their goals and aspirations in life; and 3) their passion. Financial need may also be considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2001, is supported by the Adirondack Spintacular, a charity event in which volunteers cycle, walk, or run to raise money. Other chronic disorders have included muscular dystrophy, diabetes, autism, and Aspergers Syndrome.
21 ■ ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT
Attn: ONG Scholarship Program Office
2825 West Dublin Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43235-2789
Tel: (614)336-7032; 888-400-6484
Fax: (614)336-7410
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ongsp.org
To provide financial assistance to members of the Ohio National Guard interested in working on a college degree.
Title of Award: Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Grants are limited to the annual average student load of 4,000 full-time equivalent students per term. Funds Available: The program covers 100% of the tuition and general fee charges at state-assisted 2- and 4-year colleges and universities in Ohio. Duration: The grant is limited to 12 quarters or 8 semesters and participants must remain enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student for that time. Enrollment in the institution of higher education must begin not later than 12 months after the completion of Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT), or date of reenlistment, or date of extension of current enlistment.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Ohio Army and Air National Guard attending a 2- or 4-year public college or university. Applicants must commit to and/or complete a 6-year enlistment in the Ohio Guard. New enlistees must complete basic training and obtain a military job skill. Deadline for Receipt: June for fall term; October for winter quarter or spring semester; January for spring quarter; and March for summer term. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999. Grant assistance is not available for an additional baccalaureate degree, for postgraduate courses, or for courses not applicable to a degree.
22 ■ AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Attn: CMSWW Organization
c/o Ora L. Easley, President
5981 Hitching Post Lane
Nashville, TN 37211
Tel: (615)833-6936
Fax: (615)833-3781
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.amemswwpk.org
To provide financial assistance for college to children of ministers in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church.
Title of Award: AME Preacher's Kid Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 or 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to dependent children under 21 years of age whose parent or legal guardian is an AME minister. Applicants must be a member of the AME Church, have a satisfactory score on the SAT or ACT, rank in the top 50% of their high school class, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 300-word essay on how the AME Church has made a difference in their life and what they will do to support their church. Their minister parent must be a member of the Connectional AME Ministers' Spouses, Widows and Widowers Organization. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
23 ■ AHF, INC.
31 Moody Road
P.O. Box 985
Enfield, CT 06083-0985
800-243-4621
Fax: (860)763-7022
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ahfinfo.com/ahfinfo/bc_mem_scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for college to students who have a bleeding disorder.
Title of Award: Beth Carew Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who have hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, or another related inherited bleeding disorder. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university in the United States as a full-time student. As part of their application, they must submit essays on their academic goals, why they would be a good choice for this scholarship, their participation in volunteer community activities, their greatest challenge as a person living with a bleeding disorder, examples of choices they have made that demonstrate good and bad judgment on their part, and other financial assistance they are or may be receiving. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2002 to honor Beth Carew, who died in 1994 as 1 of the very few women to have hemophilia A.
24 ■ AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY
Attn: Education Assistance Department
241 18th Street South, Suite 202
Arlington, VA 22202-3409
Tel: (703)607-3072
Free: 800-429-9475
Web Site: http://www.afas.org/Education/body_grant.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to dependents of active-duty, retired, or deceased Air Force personnel.
Title of Award: General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) dependent children of Air Force personnel who are either active duty, Reservists on extended active duty, retired due to length of active-duty service or disability, or deceased while on active duty or in retired status; 2) spouses of active-duty Air Force members and Reservists on extended active duty; and 3) surviving spouses of Air Force members who died while on active duty or in retired status. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll as full-time undergraduate students in an accredited college, university, or vocational/trade school. Spouses must be attending school within the 48 contiguous states. Selection is based on family income and education costs. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Since this program was established in the 1988-89 academic year, it has awarded more than 70,000 grants.
25 ■ AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION
Attn: Awards and Scholarships
1501 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22209-1198
Tel: (703)247-5839
Free: 800-727-3337, ext. 5801
Fax: (703)247-5853
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afa.org/aef/aid/spouse.asp
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to spouses of Air Force members.
Title of Award: AEF Air Force Spouse Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year: 1 for each Air Force Major Air Command (MAJCOM). Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year; funds are sent to the recipients' schools to be used for any reasonable cost related to working on a degree. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to spouses of Air Force active duty, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve members. Spouses
who are themselves military members or in ROTC are not eligible. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in college (or high school if entering college for the first time) and be able to provide proof of acceptance into an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program. They must submit a 2-page essay on their academic and career goals, the motivation that led them to that decision, and how Air Force and other local community activities in which they are involved will enhance their goals. Selection is based on the essay and 2 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1995. Previously, it was sponsored by the Aerospace Education Foundation which, in 2006, merged with the Air Force Association.
26 ■ AIR FORCE OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
Attn: AFOWC Scholarship Committee
50 Theisen Street
Bolling Air Force Base
Washington, DC 20032-5411
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to the dependents of Air Force members in the Washington, D.C. area.
Title of Award: Air Force Officers' Wives' Club of Washington, D.C. Continuing Education Scholarships for Air Force Dependents Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds may be used only for payment of tuition or academic fees. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the dependents of Air Force members residing in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in the following categories: active duty, retired, MIA/POW, or deceased. Dependents whose Air Force sponsor is assigned remote from the area or reassigned during the current school year and the student has remained behind to continue education are also eligible. Applicants must be currently enrolled full time at an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay 0n their interests, goals, and how being an Air Force dependent has affected their life. Selection is based on academic and citizenship achievements; financial need is not considered. Applicants who receive an appointment to a service academy are not eligible. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
27 ■ AIR FORCE OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
Attn: AFOWC Scholarship Committee
50 Theisen Street
Bolling Air Force Base
Washington, DC 20032-5411
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to the non-military spouses of Air Force members in the Washington, D.C. area.
Title of Award: Air Force Officers' Wives' Club of Washington, D.C. Continuing Education Scholarships for Non-Military Air Force Spouses Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds may be used only for payment of tuition or academic fees. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the non-military spouses of Air Force members residing in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in the following categories: active duty, retired, MIA/POW, or deceased. Spouses whose Air Force sponsor is assigned remote from the area or reassigned during the current school year and the student has remained behind to continue education are also eligible. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll as an undergraduate or graduate student. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on their experiences, interests, goals, and how being an Air Force spouse has affected their life. Selection is based on academic and citizenship achievements; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
28 ■ AIR FORCE OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
Attn: AFOWC Scholarship Committee
50 Theisen Street
Bolling Air Force Base
Washington, DC 20032-5411
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are dependents of Air Force members in the Washington, D.C. area.
Title of Award: Air Force Officers' Wives' Club of Washington, D.C. High School Scholarships for Air Force Dependents Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds may be used only for payment of tuition or academic fees. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors residing in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area who are dependents of Air Force members in the following categories: active duty, retired, MIA/POW, or deceased. Also eligible are dependents whose Air Force sponsor is assigned remote from the area or reassigned during the current school year and the student has remained behind to graduate. Applicants must be 1) college-bound high school seniors planning to work full time on an accredited undergraduate degree; 2) high school seniors planning to attend a vocational or trade school; or 3) high school seniors with a learning disability who plan to work full time on an undergraduate degree. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on why they should be awarded this scholarship. Selection is based on academic and citizenship achievements; financial need is not considered. Applicants who receive an appointment to a service academy are not eligible. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
29 ■ AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
P.O. Box 50
Temple Hills, MD 20757
Tel: (301)899-3500
Free: 800-638-0594
Fax: (301)899-8136
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afsahq.org/body_education06.htm
To provide financial assistance to members of the Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Auxiliary who wish to gain further training.
Title of Award: Air Force Sergeants Association Auxiliary Education Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Since the program began, it has awarded grants for more than $75,000. Funds Available: Stipends up to $2,000 per year are available. Funds are sent directly to the recipient's school to be used for tuition, room and board, fees, books, supplies, child care, meals, and transportation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the student maintains full-time enrollment.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been AFSA Auxiliary members for at least 1 year and must remain members for 2 additional years. They must be 21 years of age or older, able to demonstrate financial need, and accepted at an accredited institution. At the conclusion of the course, class, or program for which they are applying, they must receive a certificate, diploma, or degree. They must show that they are acquiring or enhancing marketable skills that will increase their economic security, and at the end of their studies they must enter or rejoin the work force. Along with their application, they must include a description of their career goals and how the training will help them accomplish those goals. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: This program began in 1990. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.
30 ■ AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
P.O. Box 50
Temple Hills, MD 20757
Tel: (301)899-3500
Free: 800-638-0594
Fax: (301)899-8136
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afsahq.org/body_education01.htm
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to the dependent children of Air Force enlisted personnel.
Title of Award: Air Force Sergeants Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 17 of these scholarships were awarded, including the Frank C. Fini, the Hardy B. Abbott, and the Claude Klobus Scholarships (each at $2,500), 3 at $2,000, 10 at $1,500, and 1 at $1,000. Since the program began, it has awarded 429 scholarships worth $568,600. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,500 per year. Scholarships may be used for tuition, room and board, fees, books, supplies, and transportation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the student maintains full-time enrollment.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the unmarried children (including stepchildren and legally adopted children) of active-duty, retired, or veteran members of the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserves. Applicants must be younger than 23 years of age and dependent upon the parent or guardian for more than half of their support. Their parent must be a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association or its auxiliary. Selection is based on academic ability (ACT score of 24 or higher or SAT equivalent and GPA of 3.5 or higher), character, leadership, writing ability. and potential for success. Financial need is not a consideration. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1968. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.
31 ■ AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
P.O. Box 50
Temple Hills, MD 20757
Tel: (301)899-3500
Free: 800-638-0594
Fax: (301)899-8136
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afsahq.org/body_education01.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependent children of enlisted Air Force personnel.
Title of Award: Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 20 each year: the Sharon L. Piccoli Memorial Scholarship at $1,500 and 19 others at $1,000 each. Since this program began, it has awarded more than $295 in financial aid. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 or $1,000; funds may be used for tuition, room and board, fees, books, supplies, and transportation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains full-time enrollment.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the unmarried children (including stepchildren and legally adopted children) of active-duty, retired, or veteran members of the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserves. Applicants must be younger than 23 years of age and dependent upon the parent or guardian for more than half of their support. Selection is based on academic ability (ACT score of 24 or higher or SAT equivalent and GPA of 3.5 or higher), character, leadership, writing ability. and potential for success. Financial need is not a consideration. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Air Force Sergeants Association administers this program on behalf of the Airmen Memorial Foundation. The highest ranked applicant receives the Sharon L. Piccoli Memorial Scholarship. This program began in 1987. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.
32 ■ AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
P.O. Box 50
Temple Hills, MD 20757
Tel: (301)899-3500
Free: 800-638-0594
Fax: (301)899-8136
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afsahq.org/body_education01.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependent children of enlisted Air Force personnel.
Title of Award: Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 11 each year: 1 at $3,000, 2 at $2,000, and 8 at $1,000. Since this program began, it has awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships. Funds Available: Stipends are $3,000, $2,000, or $1,000; funds may be used for tuition, room and board, fees, books, supplies, and transportation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains full-time enrollment.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the unmarried children (including stepchildren and legally adopted children) of active-duty, retired, or veteran members of the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserves. Applicants must be younger than 23 years of age and dependent upon the parent or guardian for more than half of their support. Selection is based on academic ability (ACT score of 24 o4 higher or SAT equivalent and GPA of 3.5 or higher), character, leadership, writing ability. and potential for success. Financial need is not a consideration. A unique aspect of these scholarships is that applicants may supply additional information regarding circumstances that entitle them to special consideration; examples of such circumstances include student disabilities, financial hardships, parent disabled and unable to work, parent missing in action/killed in action/prisoner of war, or other unusual extenuating circumstances. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Air Force Sergeants Association administers this program on behalf of the Airmen Memorial Foundation. It was established in 1987 and named in honor of CMSAF Richard D. Kisling, the late third Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. In 1997, following the deaths of CMSAF's (Retired) Andrews and Harlow, it was given its current name. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.
33 ■ AIRCRAFT ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION
Attn: AEA Educational Foundation
4217 South Hocker Drive
Independence, MO 64055-4723
Tel: (816)373-6565
Fax: (816)478-3100
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site:http://www.aea.net
To provide financial assistance for college in the United States or abroad to members of the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) and their relatives.
Title of Award: Aircraft Electronics Association Members Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500; funds must be used for tuition. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled college students who are either members or the children, grandchildren, or other dependents of members of the association. Applicants must be planning to work on a college degree in any field of study at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution or international equivalent institution. Along with their application, they must submit a transcript of high school or college grades (GPA of 2.5 or higher), a letter of recommendation, and a 300-word essay on why they believe they have talent or ability related to their academic major and career goal. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named scholarships: the Chuck Peacock Honorary Scholarship, the Gene Baker Memorial Scholarship, and the Jim Cook Honorary Scholarship.
34 ■ AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL-NORTH AMERICA
1775 K Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202)293-8500
Fax: (202)331-1362
Web Site: http://www.aci-na.org
To provide financial support for college or graduate school to students preparing for a career in airport management or airport administration.
Title of Award: ACI-NA Commissioners Committee Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Management; Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in a program that focuses on airport management or airport administration at an accredited college or university that is a member of the University Aviation Association (UAA). Students interested in a flight-related major are not eligible. Applicants must have earned at least a 3.0 GPA in college,
and they must reside and attend school in the United States, Canada, Saipan (Northern Marianas), the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam. Along with their application, they must submit a personal statement (from 250 to 300 words) on their interest in airport management or airport operations. Undergraduates may be majoring in other fields if their goal of a career in airport management can be demonstrated through work experience or the personal essay. Students planning graduate work must provide proof of acceptance to a graduate school and intention to study courses related to airport management and/or operations. Financial need must be demonstrated. Preference is given to students in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: Further information is also available from Gregory Schwab, CM, Indiana State University, Department of Aerospace Technology, Myers Technology Building, Room 216, 650 Cherry Street, Terre Haute, IN 47809.
35 ■ ALABAMA BANKERS ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Applications
534 Adams Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
Tel: (334)834-1890
Free: 800-239-5521
Fax: (334)834-4443
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.alabamabankers.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Alabama whose parents are employed in a bank.
Title of Award: Dr. Donald L. Moak Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Alabama whose parents are employed full time at a bank in the state. Applicants must be planning to enroll in a college or university as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit a statement about themselves and their college plans, transcripts, and their ACT or SAT scores. Selection is based on academic record, character, leadership, potential for development, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004.
36 ■ ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Grants and Scholarships Department
100 North Union Street
P.O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130-2000
Tel: (334)242-2274
Fax: (334)242-0268
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm
To provide financial assistance to entering junior college students in Alabama.
Title of Award: Alabama 2-Year College Academic Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Scholarships are available to cover the cost of in-state tuition and books. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a high level of academic achievement.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are students who have been accepted for enrollment at any Alabama public 2-year postsecondary educational institution. Selection is based on academic merit. Preference is given to Alabama residents.
37 ■ ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Grants and Scholarships Department
100 North Union Street
P.O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130-2000
Tel: (334)242-2274
Fax: (334)242-0268
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm
To provide financial assistance to athletes in Alabama interested in attending a junior or community college.
Title of Award: Alabama Junior and Community College Athletic Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awards cover the cost of tuition and books. Duration: Scholarships are available as long as the recipient continues to participate in the designated sport or activity.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are full-time students enrolled in public junior and community colleges in Alabama. Selection is based on athletic ability as determined through try-outs. Additional Information: Interested students must contact a coach, athletic director, or financial aid officer at their junior or community college.
38 ■ ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Grants and Scholarships Department
100 North Union Street
P.O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130-2000
Tel: (334)242-2274
Fax: (334)242-0268
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the Alabama National Guard.
Title of Award: Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; awards are determined on a first-in, first-out basis as long as funds are available. Funds Available: Scholarships cover tuition, educational fees, books, and supplies, up to a maximum of $1,000 per year. All Alabama Student Grant program proceeds for which the student is eligible are deducted from this award. Duration: Up to 12 years after the date of the first grant payment to the student through this program.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alabama residents who are enrolled in an associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral program at a public college, university, community college, technical college, or junior college in the state; are making satisfactory academic progress as determined by the eligible institution; and are members in good standing of the Alabama National Guard who have completed basic training and advanced individual training. Applicants may be receiving federal veterans benefits, but they must show a cost less aid amount of at least $25. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Alabama National Guard, RRO-ISR, P.O. Box 3711, Montgomery, AL 36109-0711, (334) 271-7442, (800) 392-1947 (within AL), Fax: (334) 271-7296.
39 ■ ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Grants and Scholarships Department
100 North Union Street
P.O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130-2000
Tel: (334)242-2274
Fax: (334)242-0268
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to the spouses and dependents of police officers and fire fighters killed in Alabama.
Title of Award: Alabama Police Officers' and Fire Fighters' Survivors' Educational Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Grants are offered to cover tuition, fees, books, and supplies. There is no limit on the amount awarded to recipients. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the unremarried spouses and children of police officers and fire fighters killed in the line of duty in Alabama. Applicants may be high school seniors or currently-enrolled
undergraduates in Alabama. Additional Information: Recipients must attend public institutions in Alabama.
40 ■ ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Grants and Scholarships Department
100 North Union Street
P.O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130-2000
Tel: (334)242-2274
Fax: (334)242-0268
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are residents of Alabama.
Title of Award: Alabama Student Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Funds Available: Stipends range from $300 to $2,500 per academic year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Alabama who are attending or planning to attend eligible Alabama institutions (nearly 80 schools participate in this program). Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Eligible students are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
41 ■ ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Grants and Scholarships Department
100 North Union Street
P.O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130-2000
Tel: (334)242-2274
Fax: (334)242-0268
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduates at private colleges or universities in Alabama.
Title of Award: Alabama Student Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends up to $1,200 per year are available.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are undergraduate students who are attending 1 of 14 designated private colleges or universities in Alabama on at least a half-time basis. Alabama residency is required, but financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating institution sets its own deadline date. Additional Information: The participating schools are Birmingham-Southern College, Concordia College, Faulkner University, Huntingdon College, Judson College, Miles College, Oakwood College, Samford University, Selma University, Southeastern Bible College, Southern Vocational College, Spring Hill College, Stillman College, and the University of Mobile.
42 ■ ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Attn: Debra Culver
7 Bemiston Avenue
Talladega, AL 35160
Tel: (256)362-0638
Free: 800-441-7607
Fax: (256)362-6841
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.rehab.state.al.us/Home/default.aspx?url=/Home/Main
To provide financial assistance for college to students whose blind parents are residents of Alabama.
Title of Award: Alabama Scholarships for Dependents of Blind Parents Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Eligible students receive free tuition, waiver of fees, and necessary textbooks at any Alabama state-supported postsecondary institution. Duration: Up to 36 months at an institution of higher education, or for the period required to complete a course of study at a trade school.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are seniors or recent graduates of Alabama high schools whose family head of household is blind and whose annual family income is limited (less than $9,000 for a family with 1 child, $12,000 with 2 children, $15,000 with 3 children, or $18,000 with 4 or more children). Applicants must 1) have been permanent residents of Alabama for at least 5 years, 2) apply within 2 years after graduation from high school, and 3) be under 23 years of age. Additional Information: Recipients must complete their course of study within 5 years (unless interrupted by military service), but at least prior to the age of 30.
43 ■ ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
770 Washington Avenue, Suite 530
P.O. Box 1509
Montgomery, AL 36102-1509
Tel: (334)242-5077
Fax: (334)242-5102
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.va.state.al.us/scholarship.htm
To provide educational benefits to the dependents of disabled, deceased, and other Alabama veterans.
Title of Award: Alabama G.I. Dependents' Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Eligible dependents may attend any state-supported Alabama institution of higher learning or enroll in a prescribed course of study at any Alabama state-supported trade school without payment of any tuition, book fees, or laboratory charges. Duration: This is an entitlement program for 4 years of full-time undergraduate or graduate study or part-time equivalent. Spouses and unremarried widow(er)s whose veteran spouse is rated between 20 and 90% disabled, or 100% disabled but not permanently so, may attend only 2 standard academic years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are spouses, children, stepchildren, and unremarried widow(er)s of veterans who served honorably for 90 days or more and 1) are currently rated as 20% or more service-connected disabled or were so rated at time of death; 2) were a former prisoner of war; 3) have been declared missing in action; 4) died as the result of a service-connected disability; or 5) died while on active military duty in the line of duty. The veteran must have been a permanent civilian resident of Alabama for at least 1 year prior to entering active military service; veterans who were not Alabama residents at the time of entering active military service may also qualify if they have a 100% disability and were permanent residents of Alabama for at least 5 years prior to filing the application for this program or prior to death, if deceased. Children and stepchildren must be under the age of 26, but spouses and unremarried widow(er)s may be of any age. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: Benefits for children, spouses, and unremarried widow(er)s are available in addition to federal government benefits. Assistance is not provided for noncredit courses, placement testing, GED preparation, continuing educational courses, pre-technical courses, or state board examinations.
44 ■ ALABAMA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
Attn: Executive Director
P.O. Box 241281
Montgomery, AL 36124-1281
Tel: (334)277-9565
Fax: (334)277-8028
To provide financial assistance to residents of Alabama who are attending an accredited mortuary science school.
Title of Award: Alabama Funeral Directors Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Mortuary science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the school the recipient attends. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Alabama who have completed at least 30 credit hours in an accredited mortuary science school in any state with a grade of at least "C" in all required mortuary science classes and have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must be sponsored by an active member of the Alabama Funeral Directors Association (AFDA) and must submit a 500-word essay on "A Career in Funeral Service." They must be planning to return to Alabama to serve the public in their chosen profession. Selection is based on academic record and evaluation of the required essay; financial need is
not considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
45 ■ ALABAMA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 661214
Birmingham, AL 35266-1214
Tel: (205)967-0397
Fax: (205)967-1466
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agcsa.org/scholarshipprogram.htm
To provide financial assistance to students from Alabama who are majoring in turfgrass management in college.
Title of Award: Donnie Arthur Memorial Turfgrass Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Turfgrass management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Alabama who are currently enrolled full time in an agricultural program emphasizing turfgrass management. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a description of themselves that covers their academic ability, dependability, work habits, potential for leadership, and thoughts on what a superintendent needs in the 21st century to be successful. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.
46 ■ ALABAMA INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
770 South McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Tel: (334)242-2831
Free: 800-436-8261
Fax: (334)240-3408
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aiac.state.al.us/Scholarship%20Page.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to American Indians residing in Alabama.
Title of Award: AIAC Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Alabama who have a tribal roll card in a state- or federally-recognized Indian tribe. Applicants must attend or plan to attend an academic institution in the state, unless their chosen program of study is not offered in an Alabama school. Both merit and need-based scholarships are awarded.
47 ■ ALABAMA LAW FOUNDATION
415 Dexter Avenue
P.O. Box 671
Montgomery, AL 36101
Tel: (334)269-1515
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.alfinc.org/kidschance.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to Alabama residents whose parent was killed or disabled on the job.
Title of Award: Kids' Chance Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 28 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $3,000 but do not exceed the cost of tuition and books at the most expensive public university in Alabama.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and college students (including students at technical colleges) in Alabama whose parent was killed or permanently and totally disabled in an on-the-job accident. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1992 by the Workers' Compensation Section of the Alabama State Bar and is currently administered by the Alabama Law Foundation.
48 ■ ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
Attn: AlaskAdvantage Programs
3030 Vintage Boulevard
Juneau, AK 99801-7100
Tel: (907)465-2962
Free: 800-441-2962
Fax: (907)465-5316
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://alaskaadvantage.state.ak.us/page/253
To provide low-interest loans to Alaska residents who wish to borrow on behalf of their children or other dependents to help meet their educational costs.
Title of Award: Alaska Family Education Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Funds Available: The annual maximum loan is $8,500 for undergraduate students, $5,500 for vocational school students, or $9,500 for graduate students. The maximum that may be borrowed is $42,500 for undergraduate study, $47,000 for graduate study, or $60,000 for all study combined. An origination fee of 3% is deducted from the eligible loan amount. The interest rate is 5%. Duration: Loans may be made for up to 5 years of undergraduate study and up to 5 years of graduate study but not more than 8 years of combined study. Repayment begins the first of the month after the loan is disbursed. Repayment must be completed within 10 years.
Eligibility Requirements: The family member requesting the loan must meet Alaska residency requirements: 1 year of physical presence at the time of initial application. Continuing eligibility for loans requires continued Alaska residency by the family member making the loan and maintenance of full-time study in good standing by the student. Loans will not be granted to either the borrower or the student if they are past due on prior loan payments or child support payments. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program provides an alternative to the AlaskAdvantage PLUS Loan Program. The program enables a student's family to share the cost of the student's education and thus reduce the level of indebtedness faced by the student upon completion of schooling or training. Loans may be used for attendance at any regionally or nationally approved institution. Loans may not be received under this program and the Alaska Student Loan Program for the same student during the same loan year.
49 ■ ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
Attn: AlaskAdvantage Programs
3030 Vintage Boulevard
Juneau, AK 99801-7109
Tel: (907)465-2962
Free: 800-441-2962
Fax: (907)465-5316
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://alaskaadvantage.state.ak.us/page/251
To provide low-interest loans to Alaskans interested in studying on the undergraduate or graduate school level.
Title of Award: Alaska Supplemental Education Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Funds Available: The annual maximum loan is $8,500 for undergraduate students, $6,500 for vocational school students, or $9,500 for graduate students. The maximum that may be borrowed is $42,500 for undergraduate study, $47,000 for graduate study, or $60,000 for all study combined. An origination fee of 3% is deducted from the eligible loan amount. The interest rate is set each year, based on interest rates paid by the Alaska Student Loan Corporation on its bonds and the cost of administering the program. Recently, the rate was 5.8%, but students who complied with special provisions (remaining Alaska residents during the repayment period, using a direct payment procedure, making timely repayments for 48 months) lowered the rate to 4.3% while in school and 2.55% during the repayment period. Duration: Loans may be made for up to 5 years of undergraduate study and up to 5 years of graduate study but not more than 8 years of combined study. Repayment begins 6 months after the borrower ceases to be a full-time student. Repayment must be completed within 10 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Alaska attending school anywhere and to students physically present in Alaska and attending an Alaska institution. Applicants must be enrolled at least half time in an accredited career vocational/technical program or an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree program. They must be able to demonstrate academic good standing, a satisfactory credit history, and
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program replaced the Alaska Student Loan Program in 2002. Loans are not granted for more than the difference between the costs of education and the student's sources to cover these expenses.
50 ■ ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
Attn: AlaskAdvantage Programs
3030 Vintage Boulevard
Juneau, AK 99801-7109
Tel: (907)465-2962
Free: 800-441-2962
Fax: (907)465-5316
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/gearup/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for college to Alaska residents who participated in federal GEAR UP programs while in middle school.
Title of Award: GEAR UP Alaska Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $7,000 per year for full-time study or $3,500 per year for half-time study. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Alaska who are high school seniors or graduates or recipients of a GED. Applicants must be younger than 22 years of age and able to demonstrate financial need. They must have participated in a federal GEAR UP program during grades 6-8 and met other academic milestones. They must be planning to attend an approved postsecondary institution. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in the 2000-01 academic year. It is administered by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) on behalf of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Education as part of its Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP).
51 ■ ALASKA INDEPENDENT BLIND
1102 West International Airport Road
Anchorage, AK 99518
Tel: (907)563-2121
Free: 800-478-9998
Fax: (907)276-0066
Web Site: http://www.acb.org/alaska
To provide financial assistance for college to individuals in Alaska whose lives have been dramatically changed by their blindness.
Title of Award: Louise Rude Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000, $1,500, or $1,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this assistance are high school seniors and currently-enrolled college students in Alaska who are blind or visually impaired. Their lives must have been dramatically changed by their blindness. To apply, students must submit a completed application form (including a certification of visual status), 2 education and/or employment reference letters, and 2 personal reference letters. Selection is based on scholastic aptitude (60%), volunteer and community service (20%), and employment record (20%). Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: The scholarship may be used at any accredited college, university, technical school, or vocational institute.
52 ■ ALASKA NATIONAL GUARD
Attn: Education Services Officer
P.O. Box 5800
Fort Richardson, AK 99505-5800
Tel: (907)428-6477
Fax: (907)428-6929
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ak-prepared.com/dmva/education.htm
To provide financial assistance to members of the Alaska National Guard who wish to attend a college or university in the state other than the University of Alaska.
Title of Award: Alaska National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Recipients are entitled to reimbursement of 100% of the cost of tuition and fees, to a maximum of $2,000 per fiscal year. Duration: 1 semester; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Alaska National Guard (Air and Army) and Naval Militia who are attending a university program in Alaska, other than the University of Alaska. Applicants may be working on their first or second associate degree, first or second bachelor's degree, first master's degree, or an enrichment course. Non-prior service members must complete Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT); prior service members are eligible immediately. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time.
53 ■ ALASKA NATIONAL GUARD
Attn: Education Services Officer
P.O. Box 5800
Fort Richardson, AK 99505-5800
Tel: (907)428-6477
Fax: (907)428-6929
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ak-prepared.com/dmva/education.htm
To provide financial assistance to members of the Alaska National Guard who wish to take classes at a campus or branch of the University of Alaska.
Title of Award: Alaska National Guard University of Alaska Tuition Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Recipients are entitled to reimbursement of 100% of the cost of tuition and fees, to a maximum of 15 undergraduate course units per semester or 9 graduate course units per semester. Duration: 1 semester; may be renewed as long as undergraduates maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher and graduate students maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Alaska National Guard (Air and Army) and Naval Militia who are interested in attending any institution within the University of Alaska system to work on an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree. Applicants must have completed Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT). Deadline for Receipt: August of each year for fall semester; December of each year for spring semester.
54 ■ ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Program
3301 Menaul N.E., Suite 2
P.O. Box 36960
Albuquerque, NM 87176-6960
Tel: (505)883-6240
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.albuquerquefoundation.org/scholar/scholar.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of New Mexico who live in mobile homes.
Title of Award: New Mexico Manufactured Housing Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating seniors who reside in mobile/manufactured housing in New Mexico. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was first awarded in 1998. Recipients must attend a 2-year or 4-year college, university, or vocational institution in New Mexico.
55 ■ ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Program
3301 Menaul N.E., Suite 2
P.O. Box 36960
Albuquerque, NM 87176-6960
Tel: (505)883-6240
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.albuquerquefoundation.org/scholar/scholar.htm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students from New Mexico.
Title of Award: Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The minimum stipend is $500 per year. The maximum stipend is 20% of the student's total budget or $2,500, whichever is less. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been residents of New Mexico for at least 1 year and be able to demonstrate financial need. They may be either graduating high school seniors (who apply during the spring semester of their senior year) or current undergraduate students (who apply after completing 1 semester of undergraduate study). U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. High school applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in academic subjects; current college students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based primarily on financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for high school seniors planning to attend college outside New Mexico or in-state private schools; June of each year for current undergraduate students and high school seniors planning to attend public schools in New Mexico.
56 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships_military
To provide financial assistance for college to veterans who served in the Iraq/Afghanistan theater.
Title of Award: Horatio Alger Military Veterans Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: Up to 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to veterans who served in the U.S. military in the Iraq/Afghanistan theater beginning in 2001 or later. Applicants must be planning to enter college to work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and evidence integrity and perseverance in the face of adversity. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) a personal statement (150 to 200 words). Selection is based on integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, desire to contribute to society, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2005.
57 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/program_national_finalist.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students who have demonstrated academic achievement as well as tenacity and courage in overcoming obstacles.
Title of Award: Horatio Alger National Scholarship Finalist Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 200 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors at high schools in states that do not currently have a state scholarship program of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. Applicants must be planning to enter college in the fall following graduation and work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and evidence perseverance in the face of adversity. Examples of adversity include having been in foster care or a ward of the state; having been homeless; experiencing the death, incarceration, or abandonment of a parent or guardian; living in a household where alcohol or drugs are or were abused; having a physical or mental disability or serious illness; or suffering from physical or mental abuse. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) selecting a member of the Horatio Alger Association and explaining how and why they intend to apply the virtues and principles exemplified in the life of that member to reach their personal goals (150 to 200 words). Deadline for Receipt: The end of September for applications submitted on paper; mid-October for applications submitted online. Additional Information: The states in which the association currently does not have a state scholarship program are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
58 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/program_national.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students who have demonstrated academic achievement as well as tenacity and courage in overcoming obstacles.
Title of Award: Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 100 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $10,000, distributed over 4 years. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors at high schools in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Applicants must be planning to enter college in the fall following graduation and work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and evidence perseverance in the face of adversity. Examples of adversity include having been in foster care or a ward of the state; having been homeless; experiencing the death, incarceration, or abandonment of a parent or guardian; living in a household where alcohol or drugs are or were abused; having a physical or mental disability or serious illness; or suffering from physical or mental abuse. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) selecting a member of the Horatio Alger Association and explaining how and why they intend to apply the virtues and principles exemplified in the life of that member to reach their personal goals (150 to 200 words). Deadline for Receipt: The end of September for applications submitted
on paper; mid-October for applications submitted online. Additional Information: This program was established in 1984.
59 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/program_calif.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students in California who have "exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education."
Title of Award: California Scholarships of the Horatio Alger Association Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 200 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in California. Applicants must be planning to enter college in the fall following graduation and work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and have a record of involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) selecting a member of the Horatio Alger Association and explaining how and why they intend to apply the virtues and principles exemplified in the life of that member to reach their personal goals (150 to 200 words). Examples of adversity include having been in foster care or a ward of the state; having been homeless; experiencing the death, incarceration, or abandonment of a parent or guardian; living in a household where alcohol or drugs are or were abused; having a physical or mental or mental disability or serious illness; or suffering from physical or mental abuse. Deadline for Receipt: The end of September for applications submitted on paper; mid-October for applications submitted online. Additional Information: This program is funded by Horatio Alger Association members George L. Argyros and Arthur A. Ciocca.
60 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/program_delaware.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students in Delaware who have "exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education."
Title of Award: Delaware Scholarships of the Horatio Alger Association Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 100 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Delaware. Applicants must be planning to enter college in the fall following graduation and work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and have a record of involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) selecting a member of the Horatio Alger Association and explaining how and why they intend to apply the virtues and principles exemplified in the life of that member to reach their personal goals (150 to 200 words). Examples of adversity include having been in foster care or a ward of the state; having been homeless; experiencing the death, incarceration, or abandonment of a parent or guardian; living in a household where alcohol or drugs are or were abused; having a physical or mental or mental disability or serious illness; or suffering from physical or mental abuse. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by the MBNA Education Foundation.
61 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/program_metro.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area who have "exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education."
Title of Award: District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia Scholarships of the Horatio Alger Association Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 100 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Applicants must be planning to enter a college or university in the fall following graduation and work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and have a record of involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) selecting a member of the Horatio Alger Association and explaining how and why they intend to apply the virtues and principles exemplified in the life of that member to reach their personal goals (150 to 200 words). Examples of adversity include having been in foster care or a ward of the state; having been homeless; experiencing the death, incarceration, or abandonment of a parent or guardian; living in a household where alcohol or drugs are or were abused; having a physical or mental or mental disability or serious illness; or suffering from physical or mental abuse. Deadline for Receipt: The end of September for applications submitted on paper; mid-October for applications submitted online. Additional Information: This program is funded by Horatio Alger Association member Anthony Welters and his wife Beatrice. The Washington D.C. metropolitan area is defined to include the District of Columbia; the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Charles, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's; the Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William; and the independent Virginia cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park.
62 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/program_texas.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students in Texas who have "exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education."
Title of Award: Education is Freedom/Horatio Alger Texas Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 50 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Kentucky. Applicants must be planning to enter college in the fall following graduation and work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and have a record of involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) selecting a member of the Horatio Alger Association and explaining how and why they intend to apply the virtues and principles exemplified in the life of that member to reach their personal goals (150 to 200 words). Examples of adversity include having been in foster care or a ward of the state; having been homeless; experiencing the death, incarceration, or abandonment of a parent or guardian; living in a household where alcohol or drugs are or were abused; having a physical or mental or mental disability or serious illness; or suffering from physical or mental abuse. Deadline for Receipt: The end of September for applications submitted on paper; mid-October for applications submitted online. Additional Information: This program is funded by the Education is Freedom Foundation and 7-Eleven, Inc.
63 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/program_indiana.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students in Indiana who have "exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education."
Title of Award: Indiana Scholarships of the Horatio Alger Association Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 16 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Indiana. Applicants must be planning to enter college in the fall following graduation and work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and have a record of involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) selecting a member of the Horatio Alger Association and explaining how and why they intend to apply the virtues and principles exemplified in the life of that member to reach their personal goals (150 to 200 words). Examples of adversity include having been in foster care or a ward of the state; having been homeless; experiencing the death, incarceration, or abandonment of a parent or guardian; living in a household where alcohol or drugs are or were abused; having a physical or mental or mental disability or serious illness; or suffering from physical or mental abuse. Deadline for Receipt: The end of September for applications submitted on paper; mid-October for applications submitted online. Additional Information: This program is funded by Horatio Alger Association member Jack Gill and his wife Linda.
64 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/program_kentucky.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students in Kentucky who have "exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education."
Title of Award: Kentucky Scholarships of the Horatio Alger Association Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 16 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Kentucky. Applicants must be planning to enter college in the fall following graduation and work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and have a record of involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) selecting a member of the Horatio Alger Association and explaining how and why they intend to apply the virtues and principles exemplified in the life of that member to reach their personal goals (150 to 200 words). Examples of adversity include having been in foster care or a ward of the state; having been homeless; experiencing the death, incarceration, or abandonment of a parent or guardian; living in a household where alcohol or drugs are or were abused; having a physical or mental or mental disability or serious illness; or suffering from physical or mental abuse. Deadline for Receipt: The end of September for applications submitted on paper; mid-October for applications submitted online. Additional Information: This program is funded by Horatio Alger Association member Jack Gill and his wife Linda.
65 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/program_louisiana.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students in Louisiana who have "exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education."
Title of Award: Louisiana Scholarships of the Horatio Alger Association Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 50 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $7,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Louisiana. Applicants must be planning to enter a Louisiana college or university in the fall following graduation and work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and have a record of involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation
qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) selecting a member of the Horatio Alger Association and explaining how and why they intend to apply the virtues and principles exemplified in the life of that member to reach their personal goals (150 to 200 words). Examples of adversity include having been in foster care or a ward of the state; having been homeless; experiencing the death, incarceration, or abandonment of a parent or guardian; living in a household where alcohol or drugs are or were abused; having a physical or mental or mental disability or serious illness; or suffering from physical or mental abuse. Deadline for Receipt: The end of September for applications submitted on paper; mid-October for applications submitted online. Additional Information: This program is funded by Horatio Alger Association member William Dore.
66 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/program_missouri.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students in Missouri who have "exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education."
Title of Award: Missouri Scholarships of the Horatio Alger Association Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 100 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Missouri. Applicants must be planning to enter college in the fall following graduation and work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and have a record of involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) selecting a member of the Horatio Alger Association and explaining how and why they intend to apply the virtues and principles exemplified in the life of that member to reach their personal goals (150 to 200 words). Examples of adversity include having been in foster care or a ward of the state; having been homeless; experiencing the death, incarceration, or abandonment of a parent or guardian; living in a household where alcohol or drugs are or were abused; having a physical or mental or mental disability or serious illness; or suffering from physical or mental abuse. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
67 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/program_montana.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students in Montana who have "exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education."
Title of Award: Montana Scholarships of the Horatio Alger Association Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 100 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Each school has agreed to match that stipend, so total support is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Montana. Applicants must be planning to enter a designated Montana college or university in the fall following graduation and work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and have a record of involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) selecting a member of the Horatio Alger Association and explaining how and why they intend to apply the virtues and principles exemplified in the life of that member to reach their personal goals (150 to 200 words). Examples of adversity include having been in foster care or a ward of the state; having been homeless; experiencing the death, incarceration, or abandonment of a parent or guardian; living in a household where alcohol or drugs are or were abused; having a physical or mental or mental disability or serious illness; or suffering from physical or mental abuse. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2003, is funded by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation. The participating schools are the University of Montana, the University of Montana-Western, the University of Montana-Missoula College of Technology, Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana, and Montana Tech of The University of Montana.
68 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/program_nebraska.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students in Nebraska who have "exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education."
Title of Award: Nebraska Scholarships of the Horatio Alger Association Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 100 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Nebraska. Applicants must be planning to enter college in the fall following graduation and work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and have a record of involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) selecting a member of the Horatio Alger Association and explaining how and why they intend to apply the virtues and principles exemplified in the life of that member to reach their personal goals (150 to 200 words). Examples of adversity include having been in foster care or a ward of the state; having been homeless; experiencing the death, incarceration, or abandonment of a parent or guardian; living in a household where alcohol or drugs are or were abused; having a physical or mental or mental disability or serious illness; or suffering from physical or mental abuse. Deadline for Receipt: The end of September for applications submitted on paper; mid-October for applications submitted online. Additional Information: This program, established in 1999, is funded by Horatio
Alger Association member Walter Scott, Jr. through the generosity of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation.
69 ■ HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC.
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)684-9444
Fax: (703)684-9445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/program_penn.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students in Pennsylvania who have "exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education."
Title of Award: Pennsylvania Scholarships of the Horatio Alger Association Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 100 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Pennsylvania. Applicants must be planning to enter college in the fall following graduation and work on a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (they may begin at a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year college or university). They must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen, demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and have a record of involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays: 1) explaining how their current financial situation qualifies them for financial assistance to attend college (50 to 100 words); 2) describing the adversities they have faced in detail and what they have done to overcome and cope with those obstacles (250 to 350 words); and 3) selecting a member of the Horatio Alger Association and explaining how and why they intend to apply the virtues and principles exemplified in the life of that member to reach their personal goals (150 to 200 words). Examples of adversity include having been in foster care or a ward of the state; having been homeless; experiencing the death, incarceration, or abandonment of a parent or guardian; living in a household where alcohol or drugs are or were abused; having a physical or mental or mental disability or serious illness; or suffering from physical or mental abuse. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by Horatio Alger Association member Joseph Neubauer and his wife Jeanette through the generosity of the Neubauer Family Foundation.
70 ■ ALL-AMERICAN SOAP BOX DERBY
P.O. Box 7225
Akron, OH 44306-7233
Tel: (330)733-8723
Fax: (330)733-1370
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.allamericansoapboxderby.com
To provide financial aid for college to winners of a racing car competition.
Title of Award: All-American Soap Box Derby Competition Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 18 scholarships are awarded each year: 3 in each division (stock, super stock, and master's) for both the All-American and the rally programs. Funds Available: For the All-American program in all divisions (stock, super stock, and master's), prizes are scholarships of $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place, and $2,000 for third place. For the rally program in all divisions, first place is a $3,000 scholarship, second place is a $2,000 scholarship, and third place is a $1,500 scholarship. Funds may be used only for the payment of college tuition and fees. Duration: Competitions are held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to boys and girls who construct (from kits provided by the Derby) their own cars as coasters propelled by gravity. Local winners compete in the All-American national competition in Akron, Ohio. In addition, the country is divided into 9 geographical districts; drivers who accumulate the most points in their district qualify for the rally program. All competitions are held in 3 divisions: 1) stock, for competitors aged 8 through 17; 2) super stock, for competitors aged 8 through 17 who build from a more advanced kit; and 3) masters, for entrants aged 10 through 17 who may either purchase and build a master's kit or build their own car design from scratch. Deadline for Receipt: The national races are usually held in the second week in August. Additional Information: Corporate sponsors include Levi Strauss Signature for first place in the stock, super stock, and master's divisions; OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. for second and third places in the stock and super stock divisions and second place in the rally program; Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for second place in the master's division; the POWERade Division of the Coca-Cola Company for third place in the master's division; the Dodge Division of DaimlerChrysler Corporation for third place in the master's division; the Robert O. Orr & Anna Mae Orr Family Foundation for first place in the rally program; Nintendo of America, Inc. for second and third place in the rally program; and the Gertrude F. Orr Trust Advised Fund for third place in the rally program.
71 ■ ALLIANCE OF BLACK TELECOMMUNICATIONS EMPLOYEES, INC.-NATION'S CAPITAL CHAPTER
Attn: Scholarships
P.O. Box 8386
Silver Spring, MD 20907
To provide financial assistance for college to African American high school seniors in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area.
Title of Award: Nation's Capital Alliance Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American seniors graduating from high schools in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. Applicants must have been accepted as full-time students at an accredited 4-year college or university. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a personal statement outlining their educational and career goals and the impact the scholarship would have on them. Special consideration is given to students with demonstrated community involvement. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
72 ■ ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Attn: CollegeAccess 529
2187 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT 06902
(866)529-7462
Web Site: http://www.collegeaccess529.com/benefits.html
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in South Dakota who plan to attend a college or university in the state.
Title of Award: Allianz South Dakota Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 70 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in South Dakota who plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university in the state. Applicants must have an ACT score of at least 27 and be on track to complete the Regent Scholar curriculum. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was formerly known as the PIMCO South Dakota Scholarship Program. It is sponsored by Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC which currently manages the CollegeAccess 529 Plan in South Dakota. Applicants for scholarships are not required to be investors in the 529 program. Information is also available from Allianz South Dakota Scholarship Program, 4009 West 49th Street, Suite 300, Sioux Falls, SD 57106.
73 ■ ALPHA CHI OMEGA FOUNDATION
Attn: Foundation Programs Coordinator
5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250-4343
Tel: (317)579-5050
Fax: (317)579-5051
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.alphachiomega.org
To provide financial assistance for college to undergraduate and alumnae members of Alpha Chi Omega in Texas.
Title of Award: Donna Smith Chereck Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time women undergraduate and graduate students in Texas who are members of Alpha Chi Omega. Preference is given to members of Alpha Phi Chapter (University of Texas at Austin). If there is no qualified applicant from that chapter, the scholarship is open to members of any other chapter in the state of Texas. Selection is based on chapter involvement, campus and community service, academic achievement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
74 ■ ALPHA CHI OMEGA FOUNDATION
Attn: Foundation Programs Coordinator
5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250-4343
Tel: (317)579-5050
Fax: (317)579-5051
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.alphachiomega.org/foundation/main.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to undergraduate and alumnae members of Alpha Chi Omega in Colorado.
Title of Award: Nu Nu Alumnae Chapter Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time women undergraduate and graduate who are members of Alpha Chi Omega. Applicants must be living or attending school in Colorado. Selection is based on chapter involvement, campus and community service, academic achievement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
75 ■ ALPHA CHI OMEGA FOUNDATION
Attn: Foundation Programs Coordinator
5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250-4343
Tel: (317)579-5050
Fax: (317)579-5051
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.alphachiomega.org/foundation/main.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to undergraduate and alumnae members of Alpha Chi Omega in Kansas.
Title of Award: Omicron Centennial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time women undergraduate and graduate students in Kansas who are members of Alpha Chi Omega. Preference is given to members of Omicron Chapter (Baker University), but all qualified alumnae members in the state are considered. Selection is based on chapter involvement, campus and community service, academic achievement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
76 ■ ALPHA EPSILON PHI FOUNDATION, INC.
c/o Executive Director
11 Lake Avenue Extension, Suite 1A
Danbury, CT 06811
Tel: (203)748-0029
Fax: (203)748-0039
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aephi.org
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to Alpha Epsilon Phi members or alumnae.
Title of Award: Alpha Epsilon Phi Foundation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Current members or alumnae of the sorority are eligible to apply if they need financial assistance to pursue or continue studies at the undergraduate or graduate level. Selection is based on scholastic standing, university citizenship, activities in the sorority, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named scholarships: the Judith Resnik Memorial Scholarship, the Anne Klauber Berson Memorial Scholarship, the Edith Hirsch Miller Memorial Scholarship (preference given to Jewish applicants), the Irma Loeb Cohen Scholarship (for students who are attending Ohio State University or Cleveland State University or who are residents of Ohio), the Ruth Rosenbaum Goldfeder Memorial Scholarship (preference given to residents of Los Angeles or Colorado), the Alpha Iota Scholarship (preference given to residents of Minnesota), the Constance Bauman Abraham Scholarship, and the Shonnette Meyer Kahn Scholarship (preference given to students at Ohio State University or Tulane University). Recipients must be willing to remain active in the sorority and live in the sorority house (if any) for the entire year the scholarship covers.
77 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to collegiate and alumnae members of Alpha Omicron Pi.
Title of Award: Alpha Omicron Pi Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to collegiate members of Alpha Omicron Pi who wish to continue their undergraduate education and alumnae members who wish to work on a graduate degree. Applicants must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence, dedication to serving the community and Alpha Omicron Pi, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1962. Undergraduate recipients must enroll full time, but graduate recipients may enroll part time.
78 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to collegiate and alumnae members of Alpha Omicron Pi.
Title of Award: Alpha Tau Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to collegiate members of Alpha Omicron Pi who wish to continue their undergraduate education and alumnae members who wish to work on a graduate degree. Applicants must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence, dedication to serving the community and Alpha
Omicron Pi, and financial need. Preference is given to legacies. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Undergraduate recipients must enroll full time, but graduate recipients may enroll part time.
79 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college to collegiate members of Alpha Omicron Pi from California or the West Coast.
Title of Award: Angels of Kappa Theta Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to collegiate members of Alpha Omicron Pi who are members of an active chapter in southern California. If no southern California chapter member applies, the award is available to a member of an active California chapter. If no California member applies, the award is available to a collegian at an active West Coast chapter. Applicants must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence (GPA of 2.5 or higher), dedication to serving the community and Alpha Omicron Pi, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Undergraduate recipients must enroll full time, but graduate recipients may enroll part time.
80 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to collegiate and alumnae members of Alpha Omicron Pi from Indiana.
Title of Award: Jo Ann Gibbons Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each odd-numbered year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to collegiate and alumnae members of Alpha Omicron Pi who wish to continue their undergraduate or graduate education. Applicants must be Kappa Alpha chapter members who can demonstrate service to their chapter and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. If no Kappa Alpha chapter member applies, sisters from other Indiana chapters may be considered. Applicants must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence, dedication to serving the community and Alpha Omicron Pi, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each odd-numbered year. Additional Information: Undergraduate recipients must enroll full time, but graduate recipients may enroll part time.
81 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college to members of Alpha Omicron Pi from Indiana.
Title of Award: Carey Griner Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors who are members of Alpha Omicron Pi and wish to continue their undergraduate education. Applicants must be Kappa Kappa chapter members who hold a leadership position (e.g., officer, committee chair, event chair) and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. If no Kappa Kappa chapter member applies, sisters from other Indiana chapters may be considered. Applicants must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence, dedication to serving the community and Alpha Omicron Pi, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
82 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college to members of Alpha Omicron Pi from Georgia, especially those majoring in actuarial science or a related field.
Title of Award: Kerri Keith Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Actuarial science; General studies/Field of study not specified; Insurance and insurance-related fields Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors who are members of Alpha Omicron Pi and wish to continue their undergraduate education. Applicants must be Gamma Sigma chapter members who exhibit high involvement in the fraternity and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Special attention is given to applicants working on a degree in actuarial science or a related field. If no Gamma Sigma chapter member applies, sisters from other Georgia chapters may be considered. Applicants must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence, dedication to serving the community and Alpha Omicron Pi, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
83 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to collegiate and alumnae members of Alpha Omicron Pi.
Title of Award: Robert and Eleanore MacCurdy Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to collegiate members of Alpha Omicron Pi who wish to continue their undergraduate education and alumnae members who wish to work on a graduate degree. Applicants must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the
circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence, dedication to serving the community and Alpha Omicron Pi, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Undergraduate recipients must enroll full time, but graduate recipients may enroll part time.
84 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to collegiate and alumnae members of Alpha Omicron Pi.
Title of Award: Laura McDowell Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each even-numbered year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to collegiate members of Alpha Omicron Pi who wish to continue their undergraduate education and alumnae members who wish to work on a graduate degree. Applicants must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence, dedication to serving the community and Alpha Omicron Pi, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each even-numbered year. Additional Information: Undergraduate recipients must enroll full time, but graduate recipients may enroll part time.
85 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college to collegiate members of Alpha Omicron Pi.
Title of Award: Muriel T. McKinney Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to collegiate members of Alpha Omicron Pi who wish to continue their undergraduate education. Applicants must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence, dedication to serving the community and Alpha Omicron Pi, and financial need. The award is presented to the highest-ranked undergraduate applicant. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must enroll full time in college after receiving the award.
86 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college to members of Alpha Omicron Pi in Indiana.
Title of Award: Martha McKinney Wilhoite Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors who are members of Alpha Omicron Pi and wish to continue their undergraduate education. Applicants must be Theta chapter members who have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. If no Theta chapter member applies, sisters from other Indiana chapters may be considered. Applicants must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence, dedication to serving the community and Alpha Omicron Pi, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
87 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to collegiate and alumnae members of Alpha Omicron Pi at 4-year schools in Texas.
Title of Award: Pi Kappa Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each odd-numbered year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to collegiate members of Alpha Omicron Pi who wish to continue their undergraduate education and alumnae members who wish to work on a graduate degree. Applicants must be attending a 4-year college or university in Texas. They must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence, dedication to serving the community and Alpha Omicron Pi, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each odd-numbered year. Additional Information: Undergraduate recipients must enroll full time, but graduate recipients may enroll part time.
88 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to collegiate and alumnae members of Alpha Omicron Pi.
Title of Award: Rho Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each even-numbered year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to collegiate members of Alpha Omicron Pi who wish to continue their undergraduate education and alumnae members who wish to work on a graduate degree. Applicants must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence, dedication to serving the community and Alpha Omicron Pi, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each even-numbered year. Additional Information: Undergraduate recipients must enroll full time, but graduate recipients may enroll part time.
89 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to collegiate and alumnae members of Alpha Omicron Pi in Tennessee.
Title of Award: Rho Omicron Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to collegiate members of Rho Omicron chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi who wish to continue their undergraduate education. If no collegiate member applies or is qualified, they the award is available to an alumna member who is working on an advanced degree. If no Rho Omicron chapter member applies, then the award is available to any member who lives or attend school in Tennessee. Applicants must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence, dedication to serving the community and Alpha Omicron Pi, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Undergraduate recipients must enroll full time, but graduate recipients may enroll part time.
90 ■ ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5390 Virginia Way
P.O. Box 395
Brentwood, TN 37024-0395
Tel: (615)370-0920
Fax: (615)370-4424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aoiifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to collegiate and alumnae members of Alpha Omicron Pi.
Title of Award: Karen Tucker Centennial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to collegiate members of Alpha Omicron Pi who wish to continue their undergraduate education and alumnae members who wish to work on a graduate degree. Applicants must submit 50-word essays on the following topics: 1) the circumstances that have created their need for this scholarship, and 2) their immediate and long-term life objectives. Selection is based on academic excellence, dedication to serving the community and Alpha Omicron Pi, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Undergraduate recipients must enroll full time, but graduate recipients may enroll part time.
91 ■ ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
Attn: Assistant Director of Membership Services
2313 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-5234
Tel: (410)554-0040
Fax: (410)554-0054
Web Site: http://www.alphaphialpha.net
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Title of Award: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 15 each year: 3 in each of the fraternity's 5 geographic regions. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to brothers of the fraternity who either 1) are working on an degree, or 2) have been admitted to a graduate or professional program. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a resume, a list of their involvement in the fraternity's national programs and special projects, an official transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, and an essay on their career ambitions, goals, and why they should be awarded the scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Alpha Phi Alpha is the first collegiate fraternity established primarily for African American men. The first chapter was established at Cornell University in 1906; there are now more than 700 chapters around the world.
92 ■ AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION
Attn: Scholarship Program Office
5025 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20016-4139
Tel: (202)537-1645
Fax: (202)244-7824
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.atu.org
To provide financial assistance for college to members or children of members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU).
Title of Award: Sydney W. Hare Scholarship Competition Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school students or graduates who are planning to enter college, trade school, or vocational school for the first time. Applicants must be a member of the union in good standing, or the child, stepchild, or legally adopted child of a union member in good standing, or the child of a deceased person who was a retired member in good standing at the time of death; spouses and grandchildren of members are not eligible. Selection is based on a biographical questionnaire and an essay of at least 500 words on "Organized Labor's Contribution to the Welfare of the People of the United States or Canada." Essays may be written in French, English, or Spanish. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
93 ■ AMERICAL DIVISION VETERANS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 1381
Boston, MA 02104
Web Site: http://www.americal.org/scholar.shtml
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependents of members of the Americal Division Veterans Association.
Title of Award: Americal Division Veterans Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 36 of these scholarships were available: 1 at $3,000, 1 at $2,500, 1 at $2,000, 2 at $1,500, 9 at $1,000, 21 at $500, and 1 at $250. Funds Available: Stipends range from $250 to $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children and grandchildren of members of the Americal Division Veterans Association and to the children of Americal Division veterans who were killed in action or died while on active duty with the Division. Applicants must submit an essay of 200 to 300 words on subjects pertaining to Americal Division history, national pride, loyalty to the nation, patriotism, or a related topic. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Scholarship Foundation Chair, Bob Short, 3839 Old Savannah Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, (269) 372-2192, E-mail: [email protected].
94 ■ AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY
555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823
Tel: (414)272-6071
Free: 800-822-2762
Fax: (414)272-6070
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aaaai.org/members/associates/asthmascholarship
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who have asthma.
Title of Award: Award of Excellence Asthma Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 30 scholarships and 30 merit awards are presented each year. Funds Available: The scholarship stipend is $1,000 per year. Merit awards are $100. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are graduating high school seniors with asthma. Applicants must submit a high school transcript, a letter of recommendation from a principal or guidance counselor, and a 1-page essay on how they have achieved their educational goals while coping with asthma. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1982, includes 1 scholarship designated as the Tanner McQuiston Memorial Scholarship. Support is provided by an unrestricted educational grant from Sanofi-Aventis.
95 ■ AMERICAN ATHEISTS
P.O. Box 5733
Parsippany, NJ 07054-6733
Tel: (908)276-7300
Fax: (908)276-7402
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.atheists.org/family/temp/scholarship
To provide financial assistance for college to gay and lesbian students who identify themselves as atheists.
Title of Award: Dr. Richard Chinn Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound high school seniors and current college students. Applicants must be lesbian or gay, be atheists, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on activism, with special attention given to students who show activism in their schools (e.g., starting atheist/freethinker groups, fighting against violations of the separation of church and state in the school). Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the American Atheists Scholarship Fund, 1308 Centennial Avenue, Suite 101, Piscataway, NJ 08854. The scholarship is also designated the American Atheists Gay/Lesbian College Scholarship (AAGLCS). The funding includes $500 donated by Dr. Richard Chinn and $500 in matching funds from American Atheists.
96 ■ AMERICAN ATHEISTS
P.O. Box 5733
Parsippany, NJ 07054-6733
Tel: (908)276-7300
Fax: (908)276-7402
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.atheists.org/family/temp/scholarship
To provide financial assistance for college to students who identify themselves as atheists.
Title of Award: Life Members' Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound high school seniors and current college students. Applicants must be atheists and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on activism, with special attention given to students who show activism in their schools (e.g., starting atheist/freethinker groups, fighting against violations of the separation of church and state in the school). Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the American Atheists Scholarship Fund, 1308 Centennial Avenue, Suite 101, Piscataway, NJ 08854. The scholarship is also designated the American Atheists College Scholarship (AACS). The funding includes $1,000 donated by 5 life members of American Atheists and $1,000 in matching funds from the organization.
97 ■ AMERICAN BRAHMAN BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
Attn: Youth Activities Director
3003 South Loop West, Suite 140
Houston, TX 77054
Tel: (713)349-0854
Fax: (713)349-9795
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.brahman.org
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the American Junior Brahman Association (AJBA).
Title of Award: American Junior Brahman Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 9 of these scholarships were awarded: 4 at $1,000, 3 at $500, and 2 at $250. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000, $500, or $250 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be active members of AJBA (the youth division of the American Brahman Breeders Association) who are graduating high school seniors. Selection is based on involvement and contribution in AJBA (20 points); involvement and contribution in other agricultural organizations (5 points); involvement in school, civic, and church groups (5 points); experience and knowledge of the livestock industry (5 points); industry leadership potential and goals (20 points); academic achievements (40 points); and general effect (5 points). Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named scholarships: the Barry Bryant Memorial Scholarship, the Betty Goudeau Memorial Scholarship, the John Joyce Memorial Scholarship, the Jesse Leggett Memorial Scholarship, and the Leon Locke Memorial Scholarship. Recipients must enroll in college full time.
98 ■ AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
9100 Ward Parkway
P.O. Box 8728
Kansas City, MO 64114-0728
Tel: (816)361-6621
Free: 800-228-0007
Fax: (816)361-4991
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.abwahq.org
To provide financial assistance to women undergraduate and graduate students who are members of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) or part of a member's household.
Title of Award: Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; since the inception of this program, it has awarded more than $13.5 million to more than 13,700 students. Funds Available: The maximum grant is $1,200. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's institution to be used only for tuition, books, and fees. Duration: 1 year. Grants are not automatically renewed, but recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: ABWA members or individuals who are part of an ABWA member's household may apply for these grants if they are entering at least the junior year of college and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must be sponsored by an ABWA chapter that has contributed to the fund in the previous chapter year. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1953. The ABWA does not provide the names and addresses of local chapters; it recommends that applicants check with their local Chamber of Commerce, library, or university to see if any chapter has registered a contact's name and number.
99 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-CALIFORNIA DIVISION
1710 Webster Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: (510)893-7900
Free: 800-877-1710
Fax: (510)835-8656
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cancer.org
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of California who have been diagnosed as having cancer.
Title of Award: California Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 45 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $5,000 per year, depending on the need of the recipient. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's institution. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of California who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 18. Applicants must be
currently younger than 25 years of age and attending or planning to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education in California. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays (250 words each) on their goals, life experiences, and community service. Selection is based on financial need; determination, motivation, and educational goals; GPA (2.5 or higher); and community service. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are expected to serve a minimum of 25 volunteer hours with the American Cancer Society.
100 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-FLORIDA DIVISION
3709 West Jetton Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629-5146
Tel: (813)253-0541
Free: 800-444-1410
Fax: (813)254-5857
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cancer.org
To provide financial assistance for college to students diagnosed with cancer in Florida.
Title of Award: R.O.C.K. College Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 154 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends provide up to $2,000 per year for tuition plus $300 per year for textbooks. Duration: Scholarships are limited to a maximum of 130 semester hours.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who have been diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21, are under 21 at the time of application, are high school seniors or graduates, and have been accepted at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in Florida. Consideration is also given to students planning to enroll in a regionally-accredited vocational/technical school. Applicants must submit a completed application form, 3 letters of recommendation (including 1 from a physician), their financial aid form, an official transcript, their standardized test scores, and a 500-word essay on their philosophical, educational, and occupational goals. Selection is based on financial need, academic record, leadership ability, and community service. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships were first awarded in 1992 as part of the Florida division's Reaching Out to Cancer Kids (R.O.C.K.) program.
101 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-GREAT LAKES DIVISION
Attn: College Scholarship Program
1755 Abbey Road
East Lansing, MI 48823-1907
Tel: (517)332-2222
Free: 800-723-0360
Fax: (517)333-4656
Web Site: http://www.cancer.org
To provide financial assistance for college to students from Michigan and Indiana who have a history of cancer.
Title of Award: Great Lakes Division College Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 71 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds must be used for tuition. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Michigan and Indiana residents who are U.S. citizens and have had a diagnosis of cancer before age 21. Applicants must be attending an accredited college or university in either of the 2 states. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on their philosophical, educational, and occupational goals. Selection is based on the essay, 2 letters of recommendation, grades, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1997.
102 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-GREAT WEST DIVISION
P.O. Box 19140
Seattle, WA 98109
800-729-1151
Fax: (206)285-5108
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cancer.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in selected western states who have been diagnosed as having cancer.
Title of Award: Great West Division College Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient remains enrolled full time with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and volunteers with the American Cancer Society for at least 12 hours per academic term.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are residents of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Applicants must have had a diagnosis of cancer before the age of 21 and have been accepted as a continuing or entering full-time student at an accredited community college, university, college, or vocational/technical school. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on how this scholarship will help further their academic career, including their educational, occupational, and personal goals. Selection is based on financial need (50%), community service of 12 hours of volunteer service to the American Cancer Society per academic term (25%), and the essay (25%). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
103 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-HEARTLAND DIVISION
4207 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
Tel: (314)286-8100
Free: 800-842-7144
Fax: (314)286-8160
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cancer.org
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to cancer patients and survivors in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.
Title of Award: Heartland Cancer Survivors' Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 70 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the academic institution. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma who have had a cancer diagnosis before age 21. Applicants must be accepted at or attending an accredited university, graduate school, community college, or vocational/technical school. They must be 25 years of age or younger at the time of applying. Students already in college must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher; no minimum GPA requirement applies to high school seniors. Along with their application, they must submit 2 recommendations (including 1 from a physician verifying diagnosis), an acceptance letter from an academic institution, documentation of financial need, academic transcripts, and an essay describing their life experiences and future goals.
104 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-MID-SOUTH DIVISION
1100 Ireland Way, Suite 300
Birmingham, AL 35205-7014
Tel: (205)930-8860
Free: 800-ACS-2345
Fax: (205)930-8877
Web Site: http://www.cancer.org
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of designated southern states who have been diagnosed as having cancer.
Title of Award: Mid-South Division College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 175 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Applicants must be younger than 25 years of age, have had a cancer diagnosis before age 21, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and have been accepted at an accredited school. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
105 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-MIDWEST DIVISION
8364 Hickman Road, Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50325
Tel: (515)253-0147
Fax: (515)253-0806
Web Site: http://www.cancer.org
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of selected midwestern states who have been diagnosed as having cancer.
Title of Award: Midwest Division Youth Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 40 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's institution. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents (for at least 1 year) of Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21 and are currently younger than 21 years of age. Applicants must have maintained a GPA above the average level and be attending or planning to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university or a vocational/technical school. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on how cancer has impacted their life and how they plan to use that experience in their future. Selection is based on their commitment to academic or vocational goals, leadership and community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Youth Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 902, Pewaukee, WI 53072-0902, (262) 523-5572.
106 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-OHIO DIVISION
Attn: Youth Survivor Scholarship Review Committee
5555 Frantz Road
Dublin, OH 43017
Tel: (614)889-9565; 888-ACS-OHIO
Fax: (614)889-6578
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cancer.org/ohiogrants
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Ohio who have been diagnosed as having cancer.
Title of Award: Ohio Scholarships for Young Cancer Survivors Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 100 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; recipients are encouraged to reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Ohio who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, currently younger than 25 years of age, who plan to attend or are attending an accredited university or community college in the United States. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on their reasons for applying for this scholarship. Selection is based on academic performance, community service, and leadership. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2000.
107 ■ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-SOUTH ATLANTIC DIVISION
128 Stonemark Lane
Columbia, SC 29210
Tel: (803)750-1693
Free: 800-ACS-2345
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cancer.org
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of designated South Atlantic states who have been diagnosed as having cancer.
Title of Award: Terry Zahn Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 52 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The first-year stipend is $1,000; renewal stipends are $500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are residents of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Applicants must be younger than 25 years of age and have had a cancer diagnosis before the age of 19. They must be attending or planning to attend an accredited institution of higher education. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
108 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Program
1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)467-5081
Free: 800-424-8666
Fax: (202)467-5085
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.acb.org
To provide financial assistance for college to blind high school seniors.
Title of Award: Duane Buckley Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. In addition, the winner receives a Kurzweil-1000 Reading System. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this scholarship are legally blind U.S. citizens or resident aliens who are college-bound high school seniors. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they strive to overcome extraordinary challenges. In addition to letters of recommendation and copies of academic transcripts, they must submit an autobiographical sketch. A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher is generally required. Selection is based on demonstrated academic record, involvement in extracurricular and civic activities, and academic objectives. The severity of the applicant's visual impairment and his/her study methods are also taken into account. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The scholarship winner is expected to be present at the council's annual national convention; the council will cover all reasonable costs connected with convention attendance.
109 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Program
1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)467-5081
Free: 800-424-8666
Fax: (202)467-5085
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.acb.org
To provide financial assistance to blind students entering their freshman year of college.
Title of Award: Dr. Mae Davidow Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. In addition, the winner receives a Kurzweil-1000 Reading System. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to entering freshmen in academic programs who are legally blind. They must be U.S. citizens. In addition to letters of recommendation and copies of academic transcripts, applications must include an autobiographical sketch. A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher is generally required. Selection is based on demonstrated academic record, involvement in extracurricular and civic activities, and academic objectives. The severity of the applicant's visual impairment and his/her study methods are also taken into account. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind, an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind. Scholarship winners are expected to be present at the council's annual conference; the council will cover all reasonable expenses connected with convention attendance.
110 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Program
1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)467-5081
Free: 800-424-8666
Fax: (202)467-5085
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.acb.org
To provide financial assistance to outstanding blind undergraduates.
Title of Award: Dr. Nicholas S. DiCaprio Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. In addition, the winner receives a Kurzweil-1000 Reading System. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this scholarship are legally blind U.S. citizens or resident aliens who are undergraduate students. In addition to letters of recommendation and copies of academic transcripts, applications must include an autobiographical sketch. A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher is generally required. Selection is based on demonstrated academic record, involvement in extracurricular and civic activities, and academic objectives. The severity of the applicant's visual impairment and his/her study methods are also taken into account. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The scholarship winner is expected to be present at the council's annual national convention; the council will cover all reasonable costs connected with convention attendance.
111 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Program
1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)467-5081
Free: 800-424-8666
Fax: (202)467-5085
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.acb.org
To provide financial assistance to outstanding blind undergraduates.
Title of Award: Eunice Fiorito Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. In addition, the winner receives a Kurzweil-1000 Reading System. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to legally blind U.S. citizens or resident aliens who are undergraduate students. Applicants must be planning to enter the advocacy/disability field. In addition to letters of recommendation and copies of academic transcripts, they must include an autobiographical sketch. A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher is generally required. Preference is given to students with little or no vision. Selection is based on demonstrated academic record, involvement in extracurricular and civic activities, and academic objectives. The severity of the applicant's visual impairment and his/her study methods are also taken into account. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The scholarship winner is expected to be present at the council's annual national convention; the council will cover all reasonable costs connected with convention attendance.
112 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Program
1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)467-5081
Free: 800-424-8666
Fax: (202)467-5085
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.acb.org
To provide financial assistance to students who are blind and working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in business or management.
Title of Award: NIB Grant M. Mack Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. In addition, the winner receives a Kurzweil-1000 Reading System. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: All legally blind persons who are majoring in business or management (undergraduate or graduate) and are U.S. citizens or resident aliens are eligible to apply. In addition to letters of recommendation and copies of academic transcripts, applications must include an autobiographical sketch. A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher is generally required. Selection is based on demonstrated academic record, involvement in extracurricular and civic activities, and academic objectives. The severity of the applicant's visual impairment and his/her study methods are also taken into account. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is sponsored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB) in honor of a dedicated leader of the American Council of the Blind. Scholarship winners are expected to be present at the council's annual conference; the council will cover all reasonable expenses connected with convention attendance.
113 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Program
1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)467-5081
Free: 800-424-8666
Fax: (202)467-5085
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.acb.org
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to outstanding blind students.
Title of Award: Ross N. and Patricia Pangere Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). In addition, the winner receives a Kurzweil-1000 Reading System. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this scholarship are legally blind U.S. citizens or resident aliens who are undergraduate or graduate students. In addition to letters of recommendation and copies of academic transcripts, applications must include an autobiographical sketch. A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher is generally required. Selection is based on demonstrated academic record, involvement in extracurricular and civic activities, and academic objectives. The severity of the applicant's visual impairment and his/her study methods are also taken into account. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The scholarship winner is expected to be present at the council's annual national convention; the council will cover all reasonable costs connected with convention attendance.
114 ■ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
Attn: Coordinator, Scholarship Program
1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)467-5081
Free: 800-424-8666
Fax: (202)467-5085
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.acb.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are blind.
Title of Award: Floyd Qualls Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 8 each year: 2 in each of the 4 categories. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. In addition, the winners receive a Kurzweil-1000 Reading System. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Students who are legally blind may apply for these scholarships. Recipients are selected in each of 4 categories: entering freshmen in academic programs, undergraduates (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) in academic programs, graduate students in academic programs, and vocational school students or students working on an associate's degree from a community college. In addition to letters of recommendation and copies of academic transcripts, applications must include an autobiographical sketch. A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher is generally required. Selection is based on demonstrated academic record, involvement in extracurricular and civic activities, and academic objectives. The severity of the applicant's visual impairment and his/her study methods are also taken into account. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Scholarship winners are expected to be present at the council's annual conference; the council will cover all reasonable expenses connected with convention attendance.
115 ■ AMERICAN FLINT GLASS WORKERS UNION
Attn: Assistant Secretary
1440 South Byrne Road
Toledo, OH 43614-2398
Tel: (419)385-6687
Fax: (419)385-8839
To provide financial assistance for college to dependents of members of the American Flint Glass Workers Union (AFGWU).
Title of Award: AIL/AFGWU Lawrence Bankowski Scholarship Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The awards are $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who are the children, stepchildren, or legally adopted children of members of the union (continuous membership for at least 1 year is required). Children are also eligible if their parent died within the preceding year and at the time of death had been a member for at least 1 year or if the parent is on sick leave or layoff with contractual rights to return to work and at the beginning of the sick leave or layoff had been a member for at least 1 year. All applicants must submit an essay of at least 500 words on a topic chosen annually. Selection of recipients is based on a lottery. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year.
116 ■ AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
Attn: Scholarship Committee
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212)502-7661
Free: 800-AFB-LINE
Fax: (212)502-7771
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afb.org/scholarships.asp
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to blind students in the United States.
Title of Award: Ferdinand Torres Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be legally blind and reside in the United States, although U.S. citizenship is not necessary. They must present evidence of economic need, legal blindness, and acceptance into a full-time undergraduate or graduate program. Preference is given to residents of New York City. Along with their application, they must submit an essay that includes the field of study they are pursuing and why they have chosen it; their educational and personal goals; their work experience; any extracurricular activities with which they have been involved, including those in school, religious organizations, and the community; and how they intend to use scholarship monies that may be awarded. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
117 ■ AMERICAN GI FORUM-MILE HIGH CHAPTER
c/o Chairperson, Education Committee
1717 Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
Web Site: http://www.agifmh.org/EduCommPurpose.html
To provide financial assistance for college to Hispanic residents of Colorado.
Title of Award: Mile High Chapter Scholarship Awards Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 10 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Colorado residents who are high school seniors, high school graduates, GED recipients, or continuing college students. Applicants must be of Hispanic background or involved with the Hispanic community or veteran's organizations. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 250 to 500 words on their educational and career goals, their financial need, their association with the Mile High Chapter of the American GI Forum, how they have contributed to the Hispanic community or veteran's organizations through their activities or services; and why they should be selected to receive a scholarship award. Selection is based on that essay, academic potential, community service and extracurricular activities, association with the Mile High Chapter, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must provide 4 hours of volunteer service to the Mile High Chapter during the year they receive the award.
118 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
Attn: AHEPA Educational Foundation
1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)232-6300
Fax: (202)232-2140
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/ahepa
To provide financial assistance for college to students who apply through district foundations or committees of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).
Title of Award: AHEPA District Scholarship Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 20 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university. Recipients are selected by AHEPA districts that qualify to receive funding from the national foundation. Districts establish their own requirements, but they may follow procedures similar to those of the national organization: applicants must be members in good standing of the Order of Ahepa, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, or Maids of Athena, or the children of Order of Ahepa or Daughters of Penelope members in good standing. High school seniors must submit their most recent official transcript as well as SAT or ACT scores; college freshmen and sophomores must submit high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and their most recent college transcript; college juniors and seniors must submit their most recent college transcript. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, athletic achievements, work experience, and community service. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: Recommendation forms must be submitted to the national office by June of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named scholarships: the Sam Nakos Scholarship, the Nicholas Kounaris Scholarship, the P.A. Margaronis Scholarship, the Carlos T. Touris Scholarship, and the William P. Thomas Scholarship. Applications for this scholarship must be submitted to the AHEPA local district scholarship committee chair, who then selects the recipients.
119 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
Attn: AHEPA Educational Foundation
1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)232-6300
Fax: (202)232-2140
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/ahepa
To provide financial assistance for college to students with a connection to the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).
Title of Award: George Chirgotis Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships was awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) members in good standing of the Order of Ahepa, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, or Maids of Athena, and 2) the children of Order of Ahepa or Daughters of Penelope members in good standing. Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university. High school seniors must submit their most recent official transcript as well as SAT or ACT scores; college freshmen and sophomores must submit high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and their most recent college transcript; college juniors and seniors must submit their most recent college transcript. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, athletic achievements, work experience, and community service. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: A processing fee of $20 must accompany each application.
120 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
Attn: AHEPA Educational Foundation
1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)232-6300
Fax: (202)232-2140
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/ahepa
To provide financial assistance for college to students with a connection to the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).
Title of Award: Sam Dakis Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships was awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) members in good standing of the Order of Ahepa, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, or Maids of Athena, and 2) the children of Order of Ahepa or Daughters of Penelope members in good standing. Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university. High school seniors must submit their most recent official transcript as well as SAT or ACT scores; college freshmen and sophomores must submit high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and their most recent college transcript; college juniors and seniors must submit their most recent college transcript. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, athletic achievements, work experience, and community service. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: A processing fee of $20 must accompany each application.
121 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
Attn: AHEPA Educational Foundation
1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)232-6300
Fax: (202)232-2140
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/ahepa
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students of Hellenic heritage.
Title of Award: P.A. Margaronis Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 14 of these scholarships were awarded: 6 to graduate students and 8 to undergraduates. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be of Hellenic heritage (although their ancestry does not need to be 100% Greek) and currently enrolled or planning to enroll as undergraduate or graduate students. High school seniors must submit their most recent official transcript as well as SAT or ACT scores; college freshmen and sophomores must submit high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and their most recent college transcript; college juniors and seniors must submit their most recent college transcript; graduate students must submit college transcripts, GRE or MCAT scores (if available), and their most recent graduate school transcript. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, athletic achievements, work experience, community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: A processing fee of $20 must accompany each application.
122 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
Attn: AHEPA Educational Foundation
1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)232-6300
Fax: (202)232-2140
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/ahepa
To provide financial assistance to incoming college freshmen who are members of the Sons of Pericles.
Title of Award: Stergios B. Milonas Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to incoming college freshmen who are members of the Sons of Pericles. Applicants must submit their most recent high school transcript as well as SAT or ACT scores. In addition to the transcripts and test scores, selection is based on extracurricular activities, athletic achievements, work and community service, and a 500-word essay on past achievements and future goals. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: A processing fee of $20 must accompany each application.
123 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
Attn: AHEPA Educational Foundation
1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)232-6300
Fax: (202)232-2140
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/ahepa
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students with a connection to the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).
Title of Award: Nick Cost Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) members in good standing of the Order of Ahepa, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, or Maids of Athena, and 2) the children of Order of Ahepa or Daughters of Penelope members in good standing. Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll as undergraduate or graduate students. High school seniors must submit their most recent official transcript as well as SAT or ACT scores; college freshmen and sophomores must submit high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and their most recent college transcript; college juniors and seniors must submit their most recent college transcript; graduate students must submit college transcripts, GRE or MCAT scores (if available), and their most recent graduate school transcript. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, athletic achievements, work experience, and community service. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: A processing fee of $20 must accompany each application.
124 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
Attn: AHEPA Educational Foundation
1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)232-6300
Fax: (202)232-2140
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/ahepa
To provide financial assistance for college to students with a connection to the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).
Title of Award: Chris Gustav Rallis Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships was awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) members in good standing of the Order of Ahepa, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, or Maids of Athena, and 2) the children of Order of Ahepa or Daughters of Penelope members in good standing. Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university. High school seniors must submit their most recent official transcript as well as SAT or ACT scores; college freshmen and sophomores must submit high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and their most recent college transcript; college juniors and seniors must submit their most recent college transcript. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, athletic achievements, work experience, community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: A processing fee of $20 must accompany each application.
125 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
Attn: AHEPA Educational Foundation
1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)232-6300
Fax: (202)232-2140
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/ahepa
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are members of the Sons of Pericles.
Title of Award: Sons of Pericles Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to current undergraduates who are members of the Sons of Pericles. Freshmen and sophomores must submit a complete high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores, and their most recent college transcript. Juniors and seniors must submit their most recent college transcript. In addition to the transcripts and test scores, selection is based on extracurricular activities, athletic achievements, work and community service, and a 500-word essay on past achievements and future goals. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the George Kaloudis Memorial Scholarship and the John Katsimatides Memorial Scholarship. A processing fee of $20 must accompany each application.
126 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
Attn: AHEPA Educational Foundation
1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)232-6300
Fax: (202)232-2140
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/ahepa
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students with a connection to the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).
Title of Award: Dr. John C. Yavis Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) members in good standing of the Order of Ahepa, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, or Maids of Athena, and 2) the children of Order of Ahepa or Daughters of Penelope members in good standing. Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll as undergraduate or graduate students. High school seniors must submit their most recent official transcript as well as SAT or ACT scores; college freshmen and sophomores must submit high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and their most recent college transcript; college juniors and seniors must submit their most recent college transcript; graduate students must submit college transcripts, GRE or MCAT scores (if available), and their most recent graduate school transcript. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, athletic achievements, work experience, and community service. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: A processing fee of $20 must accompany each application.
127 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 1
Attn: Family District 1 Educational Fund, Inc.
c/o Melva Zinaich, Co-Chair
P.O. Box 1011
Charleston, SC 29402
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to residents of designated southeastern states.
Title of Award: Family District 1 Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee who are high school seniors or graduates or current undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student. They must submit a 500-word essay on the topic, "How has your family history, culture, or environment influenced who you are?" High school seniors must also submit an official transcript and SAT or ACT scores. College freshmen and sophomores must submit an official high school transcript, SAT and ACT scores, and their most recent college transcript. College juniors and seniors must submit their most recent college transcript. Graduate students must submit undergraduate and graduate transcripts and GRE scores. Consideration is also given to extracurricular activities, athletic achievements, work, and community service. Students who also demonstrate financial need are considered in a separate selection process. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.
128 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 4
c/o Angelo Pournaras, Scholarship Committee Chair
1027 Spruce Street
Ambridge, PA 15003
Tel: (724)266-9160
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/district4
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Pennsylvania who are affiliated with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).
Title of Award: Power District 4 Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 45 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds are paid directly to the student. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Pennsylvania residents who are members of an AHEPA family organization (Order of Ahepa, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, Maids of Athena) or the child of a member of Order of Ahepa or Daughters of Penelope. Applicants must be college-bound high school seniors or students at an accredited institution of higher learning. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Admission to the pool of potential recipients is based solely on scholastic achievement. Individual grants are then awarded to members of the pool who demonstrate the greatest financial need, with the most needy student receiving the largest grant. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
129 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 10
Attn: District 10 Educational Foundation
c/o Milton A. Gust, Executive Secretary/Treasurer
1628 Crimson Drive
Troy, MI 48083
Tel: (248)689-4156
Fax: (248)689-3802
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ahepamichigan.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors from Michigan who have an affiliation with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).
Title of Award: Order of Ahepa District 10 Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound seniors graduating from high schools in Michigan who are of Greek descent. Applicants must be 1) the child or grandchild of a current member of the Order of Ahepa or Daughters of Penelope, or 2) a member of Sons of Pericles or Maids of Athena. They must submit an essay of no more than 500 words on "What Hellenism means to me." Selection is based on character and intelligence, capacity in chosen field as reflected in school work, scope of interest as reflected in extracurricular activities, leadership, and some financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Chris and Betty Baryames Scholarship for students who can demonstrate great financial need.
130 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 11
Attn: Buckeye District 11 Scholarship Foundation
1125 Brittany Hills Drive
Dayton, OH 45459
Tel: (937)434-3751
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/district11/foundations/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for college to members and families of members of organizations affiliated with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) in its District 11 (Kentucky, Ohio, and parts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia).
Title of Award: Buckeye District 11 Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 37 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $1,250. Funds are sent directly to the college or university to be used for tuition, books, laboratory fees, or other related school expenses. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Kentucky, Ohio, and parts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia who are 1) members of the Order of Ahepa, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, or Maids of Athena, or 2) children of members of the senior orders. Applicants must be high school seniors planning to enter college in the following fall or already enrolled in a college or university as an undergraduate. Selection is based on academic ability, class rank, leadership potential, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
131 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 13
Attn: District 13 Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 6117
Chicago, IL 60680
Web Site: http://www.ahepafamily.org/d13
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association's (AHEPA) District 13 or to students of Greek descent in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Title of Award: Blue Ribbon District 13 Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 26 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors (seniors are ineligible) who reside within AHEPA's District 13 (Illinois and Wisconsin). The applicant or the parent of the applicant must be either 1) a member in good standing in a AHEPA family chapter for at least 2 years immediately preceding submission of the application, or 2) a member of the Greek community (lineage must go back to and include the grandparents). Financial need and a GPA of 3.0 or higher are required. Applications must be accompanied by a certified transcript, 2 recommendations, a certified copy of SAT or ACT test scores, an acceptance letter, and a photograph. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Gerald J. Garbis, Director of Philanthropy, 2718 Helen Drive, Glenview, IL 60025, (847) 966-0413.
132 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 16
Attn: District 16 Scholarship Board
c/o Steve G. Kirkikis, Chair
310 Orleans Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106-6224
Tel: (318)861-1582
Fax: (318)219-0753
Web Site: http://www.ahepad16.org/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to college students from Arkansas Louisiana, and Texas who have an affiliation with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).
Title of Award: Delta District 16 Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 14 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of AHEPA District 16 (Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas) who have completed at least 2 semesters of full-time college study. Applicants must be 1) a member of the Order of Ahepa, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, or Maids of Athena and under 25 years of age, or 2) the child of a member of the Order of Ahepa or Daughters of Penelope. If they wish financial need to be considered in the selection process, they must have a GPA of 2.25 or higher. If they wish selection to be based only on academic achievement, they must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Mary M. Verges Scholarship and the Nick C. Demeris Scholarship.
133 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 20
Attn: El Camino Real Scholarship Foundation
c/o Christine Haidos, Secretary
4317 Miraleste Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-6530
Tel: (310)832-1459
Fax: (310)832-4154
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ahepa20.org/scholarship
To provide financial assistance for college to members and families of members of organizations affiliated with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) in its District 20 (Arizona, southern California, parts of Nevada, and parts of Utah).
Title of Award: El Camino Real District 20 Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 15 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Arizona, southern California, parts of Nevada, and parts of Utah who are 1) members of the Sons of Pericles or Maids of Athena, or 2) children of members of the Order of Ahepa or Daughters of Penelope. Applicants must be high school seniors planning to enter college in the following fall or already enrolled in a college or university with at least 12 semester hours completed for an undergraduate degree. They must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 500 words or less describing their career aspirations, honors classes or activities, extracurricular or community activities, and participation in AHEPA family or church-related activities. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This foundation began awarding scholarships in 1963. It includes the following named scholarships: the George Brotsis Memorial Scholarship, the John Dratos Memorial Scholarship, the Lt. Col. William L. Kokenes, USMC (Ret) Scholarship, the James Panousis Memorial Scholarship, the Peter John Peterson Memorial Scholarship, the Sam Platis Memorial Scholarship, the Frank Rhodes Scholarship, and the Peter Stevens Memorial Scholarship.
134 ■ AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION-DISTRICT 22
Attn: Northwest AHEPA Family Educational Foundation
c/o St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
1523 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405-4460
Tel: (206)243-5881
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ahepafamily.org/d22/sch/index.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate student members and families of members of organizations affiliated with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) in its District 22 (Oregon and Washington).
Title of Award: Firwood District 22 Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; recipients are eligible to receive a maximum of 2 undergraduate scholarships and 1 graduate scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to District 22 (Oregon and Washington) members of the Order of Ahepa, the Daughters of Penelope, the Maids of Athena, or the Sons of Pericles who were inducted as members at least 1 year prior to applying for the scholarship. Children of members of the Order of Ahepa or Daughters of Penelope are also eligible. Applicants must be high school seniors, technical/vocational school students, undergraduates, or graduate students, Selection is based on academic achievement; school activities, honors, and awards; and AHEPA family, Greek community, and other civic activities. Financial need is also considered for students who complete a supplemental application. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
135 ■ AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Attn: Manager of Foundation Programs
1201 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005-3931
Tel: (202)289-3181
Fax: (202)289-3199
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ahlef.org/scholarships_hyatt_hotel.asp
To provide financial assistance to minority college students working on a degree in hotel management.
Title of Award: Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management Students Area, Field, or Subject: Hotel, institutional, and restaurant management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 18 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be attending a 4-year college or university that is a member of the Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education. They must be minorities and majoring in hotel management. Each member university may nominate 1 student. The most outstanding students receive this scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.
136 ■ AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Attn: Manager of Foundation Programs
1201 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005-3931
Tel: (202)289-3181
Fax: (202)289-3199
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ahlef.org/scholarships_rama.asp
To provide financial assistance to minority college students working on a degree in hotel management at designated schools.
Title of Award: Rama Scholarship for the American Dream Area, Field, or Subject: Hotel, institutional, and restaurant management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 24 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend varies at each of the participating schools. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be attending 1 of 15 designated hospitality management schools, which select the recipients. Preference is given to students of Asian-Indian descent and other minority groups and to JHM Hotel employees. Additional Information: The participating institutions are Bethune-Cookman College, California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, Cornell University, Florida International University, Georgia State University, Greenville Technical College, Howard University, Johnson & Wales University (Charleston, South Carolina), Johnson & Wales University (Providence, Rhode Island), Michigan State University, New York University, University of Central Florida, University of Houston, University of South Carolina, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. This program is funded by JHM Hotels, Inc.
137 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CALIFORNIA
Attn: AICC Scholarship
555 West Fifth Street, 31st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aiccsocal.org/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to American Indians who live or attend school in California.
Title of Award: American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to American Indians who 1) are on a federal- or state-recognized tribal roll and identified by a tribal enrollment card; or 2) have an official letter from a federal- or state-recognized tribe or agency verifying tribal membership or Indian blood. Applicants must be full-time degree candidates at an accredited institution of higher learning (junior college, trade/vocational school, 4-year university, graduate school) in California or residents of California attending an institution of higher learning elsewhere in the United States. Along with their application, they must submit an educational commitment essay describing their chosen field of study, educational goals, career goals, involvement in the Indian community, and how this scholarship will help in furthering their education. Selection is based on transcripts (30 points), a letter of recommendation (20 points), the educational commitment essay (50 points), and major in business (bonus 10 points). Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.
138 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
Attn: Scholarship Department
8333 Greenwood Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
Tel: (303)426-8900
Free: 800-776-FUND
Fax: (303)426-1200
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/main.html
To provide financial assistance to American Indian students who are attending tribal colleges in California, Minnesota, and New Mexico.
Title of Award: General Mills Tribal College Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 25 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are American Indians or Alaska Natives working full time on an associate or bachelor's degree at an accredited tribal college or university in California, Minnesota, or New Mexico. Applicants must be able to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement (GPA of 3.0 or higher), as well as leadership, service, and commitment to the American Indian community. Along with their application, they must submit official college transcripts; a personal essay (500 words or less) on their personal and academic background, career goals, and how this scholarship will help them achieve those goals; a statement regarding any financial hardship they have; 2 letters of recommendation; tribal enrollment information; and a color photograph. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is sponsored by the General Mills Foundation in partnership with the American Indian College Fund.
139 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
Attn: Scholarship Department
8333 Greenwood Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
Tel: (303)426-8900
Free: 800-776-FUND
Fax: (303)426-1200
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/main.html
To provide financial assistance to American Indian students in an associate degree program at a tribal college who will be transferring to a bachelor's degree program at a tribal or mainstream college.
Title of Award: Nissan North America, Inc. Tribal College Transfer Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 20 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year, starting in the recipient's sophomore year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are American Indians or Alaska Natives enrolled full time in an associate degree program at a
tribal college or university (juniors and seniors are ineligible to apply) who are planning to transfer to a bachelor's degree program at a tribal college or a mainstream institution. Applicants must be able to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, as well as leadership, service, and commitment to the American Indian community. Along with their application, they must submit official college transcripts; a personal essay (500 words or less) on their personal and academic background, career goals, and how this scholarship will help them achieve those goals; a statement regarding any financial hardship they have; 2 letters of recommendation; tribal enrollment information; and a color photograph. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is sponsored by Nissan North America, Inc., in partnership with the American Indian College Fund.
140 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
10029 S.W. Nimbus Avenue, Suite 200
Beaverton, OR 97008
(866)866-8642
Fax: (503)641-0495
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aiefprograms.org/program_scholarshipfund.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to American Indian and Alaskan Native students.
Title of Award: American Indian Education Foundation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: More than 200 each year. Funds Available: Freshman scholarships are $3,000 per school year. Undergraduate scholarships are $1,500 per school year. The amounts of the 2 memorial scholarships vary each year. Duration: 1 year; undergraduate scholarships may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students of Native American or Alaskan Native descent who are currently residing on a federally-recognized reservation and attending or planning to attend a 2-year college, a 4-year college or university, or a vocational/technical school. Applicants may be either graduating high school seniors or undergraduates who are entering, continuing, or returning to school and are not high school seniors. They must submit an essay in which they describe themselves as a student, their ultimate career goals, their plans for working in or with the Indian community, and their participation in leadership and/or community service activities. An ACT score of 14 or higher is desirable. Financial need is considered in the selection process. All finalists are considered for the Paul Francis Memorial Scholarship and the Josephine Nipper Memorial Scholarship; priority for those awards is given to applicants who demonstrate true commitment to bettering their community. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
141 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 6301
Falls Church, VA 22040
Tel: (703)819-0979
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.indians.org/Programs/MIUSApro/miusapro.html
To recognize and reward the most beautiful and talented Indian women.
Title of Award: Miss Indian USA Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 winner and 4 runners-up are selected each year. Funds Available: Miss Indian USA receives an academic scholarship of $4,000 plus a cash grant of $6,500, a wardrobe allowance of $2,000, appearance fees of $3,000, a professional photo shoot worth $500, gifts worth more than $4,000, honoring gifts worth more than $2,000, promotional materials worth more than $2,000, and travel to Washington, D.C. with a value of approximately $2,000; the total value of the prize is more than $26,000. Members of her court receive scholarships of $2,000 for the first runner-up, $1,500 for the second runner-up, $1,000 for the third runner-up, and $500 for the fourth runner-up. Duration: This competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: American Indian women between the ages of 18 and 26 are eligible to enter this national contest if they are high school graduates and have never been married, cohabited with the opposite sex, been pregnant, or had children. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on public appearance (20%), a traditional interview (15%), a contemporary interview (15%), beauty of spirit (15%), a cultural presentation (10%), scholastic achievement (10%), a platform question (10%), and a finalist question (5%). Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: The program involves a week-long competition in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area that includes seminars, interviews, cultural presentations, and many public appearances. The application fee is $100 if submitted prior to mid-April or $200 if submitted later. In addition, a candidate fee of $750 is required.
142 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN SERVICES
1902 North Canyon Road, Suite 100
Provo, UT 84604
Tel: (801)375-1777; 888-227-4120
Fax: (801)375-1643
Web Site: http://www.americanindianservices.org/students.html
To provide financial assistance for college to needy Native Americans.
Title of Award: American Indian Services Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Recently, more than 1,500 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Students are expected to arrange for payment of half their tuition, and this program pays the other half. Duration: 1 semester; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students who have completed no more than 150 semester credits at a university, college, junior college, or technical school with a GPA of 2.25 or higher. Applicants must be of at least one-quarter northern Native American Indian blood. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page letter about themselves, including their tribe and home area, the school they are attending, their area of study, their educational goals and future plans, and why they need this scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year for classes starting in April or May; January of each year for classes starting in June; August of each year for classes starting in August or September; November of each year for classes starting in January.
143 ■ AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Attn: Academic and Career Development Division
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036-8775
Tel: (212)596-6223
Fax: (212)596-6292
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minorities interested in studying accounting at the undergraduate or graduate school level.
Title of Award: Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 157 students received funding through this program. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed, if recipients are making satisfactory progress toward graduation.
Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate applicants must be minority students who are enrolled full time, have completed at least 30 semester hours of college work (including at least 6 semester hours in accounting), be majoring in accounting with an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher, and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Minority students who are interested in a graduate degree must be 1) in the final year of a 5-year accounting program; 2) an undergraduate accounting major currently accepted or enrolled in a master's-level accounting, business administration, finance, or taxation program; or 3) any undergraduate major currently accepted in a master's-level accounting program. Selection is based primarily on merit (academic and personal achievement); financial need is evaluated as a secondary criteria. For purposes of this program, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) considers minority students to be those of Black, Native American/Alaskan Native, or Hispanic ethnic origin.Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships are granted by the institute's Minority Educational Initiatives Committee.
144 ■ AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF WINE & FOOD-PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAPTER
c/o Ken Rudee, Scholarship Chair
Barnes & Watson Fine Teas
P.O. Box 24061
Seattle, WA 98124
Tel: (206)625-9435
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aiwf.org/site/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to students in Washington state working on a degree in the culinary arts.
Title of Award: John Schwartz Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Culinary arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Washington residents who have been enrolled for at least 2 quarters in a culinary arts program in the state. Applicants must submit an essay that explains why they think they qualify for a scholarship, including their 2-year and 5-year professional goals. Selection is based on merit, including the essay, a resume, 2 letters of reference, and GPA (must be at least 3.0). Additional Information: The recipient is given a 1-year membership in the American Institute of Wine & Food. Recipients must prepare an article for publication in the Pacific Northwest newsletter 6 months into their school year discussing their program and success.
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Attn: Americanism and Children & Youth Division
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1055
Tel: (317)630-1249
Fax: (317)630-1223
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.legion.org
To provide financial assistance for college to children of U.S. military personnel killed on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.
Title of Award: American Legacy Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children (including adopted children and stepchildren) of active-duty U.S. military personnel (including federalized National Guard and Reserve members) who died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates planning to enroll full time at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States. Selection is based on academic achievement, school and community activities, leadership skills, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2003.
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Attn: Americanism and Children & Youth Division
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1055
Tel: (317)630-1249
Fax: (317)630-1223
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.legion.org
To provide college scholarships to the top competitors in the American Legion Junior Position Air Rifle Tournament.
Title of Award: American Legion Junior Air Rifle National Championship Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 in the precision category and 1 in the sporter category. Funds Available: The awards are $1,000 college scholarships. Duration: The awards are presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students between the ages of 14 and 20 who compete in air rifle tournaments sponsored by local posts of the American Legion. Based on posted scores in the precision and sporter categories, the top 30 competitors and state and regional champions compete in a qualification round, also a postal tournament. The top 15 shooters then participate in a shoulder-to-shoulder match in August at the Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Attn: Department of Arkansas
702 Victory Street
P.O. Box 3280
Little Rock, AR 72203
Tel: (501)375-1104; 877-243-9799
Fax: (501)375-4236
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arlegion.org/Scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for college to descendants of members of the American Legion in Arkansas.
Title of Award: Arkansas Legion Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year: 1 in each of the 4 areas of the state. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified).
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of living or deceased members of the American Legion. They must be high school seniors under 21 years of age and residents of Arkansas. Applicants must sign a drug free pledge and a declaration of support for the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Selection is based on American spirit, character, leadership quality, scholastic endeavor, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of Wyoming
c/o Julie A. Rust, Adjutant
1320 Hugur Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Tel: (307)634-3035
Fax: (307)635-7093
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to the children and grandchildren of Wyoming Legionnaires.
Title of Award: E.A. Blackmore Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds, paid directly to the recipient's school, may be used for tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other fees. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this scholarship are children and grandchildren of members and deceased members of the American Legion in Wyoming. Applicants must rank in the top 20% of their high school graduating class and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
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Attn: Department of Massachusetts
State House
24 Beacon Street, Suite 546-2
Boston, MA 02133-1044
Tel: (617)727-2966
Fax: (617)727-2969
To provide financial assistance for college to the children and grandchildren of members of the American Legion in Massachusetts.
Title of Award: Edward and Helen DelPozzo Family Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are the children and grandchildren of members in good standing in the American Legion's Department of Massachusetts (or who were members in good standing at the time of death). Applicants must be entering their freshman year of college. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Americanism and Children & Youth Division
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1055
Tel: (317)630-1249
Fax: (317)630-1223
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.legion.org
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding Eagle Scouts whose parent is a member of the American Legion.
Title of Award: Eagle Scout of the Year Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 Scout of the Year and 3 runners-up each year. Funds Available: The Scout of the Year receives $10,000; each runner-up receives $2,500. Duration: 4 years; recipients are eligible to receive their scholarships immediately upon graduation from an accredited high school and must utilize the award within 4 years of their graduation date.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for this award must be either 1) a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew chartered to an American Legion Post, Auxiliary Unit, or Sons of the American Legion Squadron, or 2) a registered active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew and also the son or grandson of a member of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary. Candidates must also 1) have received the Eagle Scout Award; 2) be active members of their religious institution and have received the appropriate religious emblem; 3) have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting, and community; 4) be at least 15 years of age and enrolled in high school; and 5) submit at least 4 letters of recommendation, including 1 each from leaders of their religious institution, school, community, and Scouting. Deadline for Receipt: Nominations must be received by the respective department headquarters by the end of February of each year and by the national headquarters before the end of March. Additional Information: The recipients may use the scholarships at any school of their choice, provided it is accredited for education above the high school level and located within the United States or its possessions.
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Attn: Department of Florida
1912 Lee Road
P.O. Box 547859
Orlando, FL 32854-7859
Tel: (407)295-2631
Fax: (407)299-0901
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.floridalegion.org/programs/scholarships/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for college to the descendants of American Legion members in Florida.
Title of Award: Florida American Legion Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,500, $1,500, or $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the direct descendants (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and legally adopted children) of a member of the American Legion's Department of Florida or of a deceased U.S. veteran who would have been eligible for membership in the American Legion. Applicants must be seniors attending a Florida high school and planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
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Attn: Department of Florida
1912 Lee Road
P.O. Box 547859
Orlando, FL 32854-7859
Tel: (407)295-2631
Fax: (407)299-0901
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.floridalegion.org/programs/scholarships/schol.html
To provide financial assistance for college to the descendants of veterans who participate in Florida Boys State.
Title of Award: Florida Boys State Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the direct descendants (sons, grandsons, great-grandsons, and legally adopted sons) of American war veterans who are selected as delegates to Florida Boys State. Additional Information: In addition to this scholarship that can be used at the college or university of the recipient's choice, Tallahassee Community College (TCC) and Florida State University (FSU) offer 5 scholarships to Boys State delegates who attend TCC for 2 years followed by 2 years at FSU.
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Attn: Department of Florida
1912 Lee Road
P.O. Box 547859
Orlando, FL 32854-7859
Tel: (407)295-2631
Fax: (407)299-0901
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.floridalegion.org/programs/rotc/rotc.htm
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships outstanding cadets who participate in the Junior ROTC program in Florida.
Title of Award: Florida JROTC Cadet of the Year Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The cadet selected as most outstanding in Florida receives a $2,000 scholarship, the runner-up a $1,000 scholarship, and third and fourth places $500 scholarships. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Each high school JROTC program in Florida may nominate its outstanding cadet to receive these scholarships. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
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Attn: Department of Missouri
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
Tel: (573)893-2353
Free: 800-846-9023
Fax: (573)893-2980
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.missourilegion.org/programs/scholarships/index.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to descendants of Missouri veterans who have participated in specified American Legion programs.
Title of Award: Lillie Lois Ford Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 is set aside specifically for a girl who attended Missouri Girls State or Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy and 1 for a boy who attended Missouri Boys State or Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year (the first year of college).
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the unmarried children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren under 21 years of age of honorably-discharged Missouri veterans who served at least 90 days on active duty. Applicants must have attended a complete session of Missouri Boys State, Girls State, or Cadet Patrol Academy. They must be enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited college or university as a full-time student. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Girls and boys compete separately. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Education and Scholarship Committee Chairman, John Doane, (417) 924-8186.
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Attn: Department of Pennsylvania
Attn: Scholarship Secretary
P.O. Box 2324
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2324
Tel: (717)730-9100
Fax: (717)975-2836
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.pa-legion.com
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of Pennsylvania Legionnaires.
Title of Award: Joseph P. Gavenonis Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years, provided a satisfactory GPA is maintained at the end of each semester.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors at high schools in Pennsylvania who are planning to attend a 4-year college or university in the state. Applicants must be children of members of an American Legion Post in Pennsylvania. First preference is given to the children of Legion members who are deceased, killed in action, or missing in action. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
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Attn: Department of New Jersey
Attn: State Baseball Chairman
135 West Hanover Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
Tel: (609)695-5418
Fax: (609)394-1532
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nj.legion.org
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding participants in the New Jersey American Legion Baseball Program.
Title of Award: David C. Goodwin Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 per year and 1 at $500 per year. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: High school juniors who participate in the New Jersey American Legion Baseball Program are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The American Legion Baseball Committee of the Department of New Jersey selects the recipients. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year.
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Attn: Department of New Hampshire
State House Annex
25 Capitol Street, Room 431
Concord, NH 03301-6312
Tel: (603)271-5338
Fax: (603)271-5352
To provide financial assistance for college to the sons of members of the New Hampshire Department of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary.
Title of Award: John A. High Child Welfare Scholarship Endowment Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this scholarship are boys in their senior year in high school who are able to demonstrate financial need and whose parents have been members of the American Legion or the American Legion Auxiliary in New Hampshire for 3 continuous years. Selection is based on academic record, Americanism, financial need, and character. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
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Attn: Department of Idaho
901 Warren Street
Boise, ID 83706-3825
Tel: (208)342-7061
Fax: (208)342-1964
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial support for college to the children and grandchildren of members of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary in Idaho.
Title of Award: Idaho Legion Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is determined annually. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children and grandchildren of members of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary in Idaho who have been members for at least 2 consecutive years. Applicants must be Idaho residents and high school seniors who plan to attend accredited colleges, universities, or vocational/technical schools within the state. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.
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Attn: Department of Illinois
2720 East Lincoln Street
P.O. Box 2910
Bloomington, IL 61702-2910
Tel: (309)663-0361
Fax: (309)663-5783
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.illegion.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for college to Illinois residents who participate in American Legion baseball.
Title of Award: Illinois Legion Baseball Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year: 1 in each division of the Illinois American Legion. The Illinois player of the year also receives a $1,000 scholarship from the national American Legion. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Illinois who have played on a baseball team that is sponsored or affiliated with an American Legion post. Applicants must have graduated from high school or be a college freshman; students still in high school are not eligible. They must be planning to attend college in the fall. Selection is based on leadership, scholarship, character, citizenship, and financial need.
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Attn: Department of Illinois
2720 East Lincoln Street
P.O. Box 2910
Bloomington, IL 61702-2910
Tel: (309)663-0361
Fax: (309)663-5783
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.illegion.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for college to Scouts in Illinois.
Title of Award: Illinois Legion Boy Scout Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 4 runners-up at $200 each. Funds Available: Awards are $1,000 or $200. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be residents of Illinois, high school seniors, and qualified Scouts or Venturers. Both males and females are eligible. Selection is based on a 500-word essay on the American Legion, Americanism, and Scouting. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
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Attn: Department of Illinois
2720 East Lincoln Street
P.O. Box 2910
Bloomington, IL 61702-2910
Tel: (309)663-0361
Fax: (309)663-5783
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.illegion.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for college to the children and grandchildren of members of the American Legion in Illinois.
Title of Award: Illinois Legion Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 20 each year: 4 in each of the Illinois department's 5 divisions. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students graduating from high schools in Illinois who plan to further their education at an accredited
college, university, vocational school, or trade school. Applicants must be the children or grandchildren of members of American Legion posts in Illinois. Selection is based on academic performance and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of Iowa
720 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-5481
Tel: (515)282-5068
Fax: (515)282-7583
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ialegion.org/eagle_scout_of_the_year.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding Eagle Scouts in Iowa.
Title of Award: Iowa Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The first-place winner receives a $2,000 scholarship, second a $1,500 scholarship, and third a $1,000 scholarship. All awards must be used for payment of tuition at the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Members of the Boy Scouts in Iowa who have received the Eagle Scout Award are eligible to receive this scholarship. The Boy Scout Committee of the American Legion selects the recipient on the basis of outstanding service to his religious institution, school, and community.
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Attn: Department of Iowa
720 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-5481
Tel: (515)282-5068
Fax: (515)282-7583
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ialegion.org/boys_state.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to the outstanding citizen at Iowa American Legion Boys State.
Title of Award: Iowa Legion Foundation Outstanding Citizen of Boys State Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Boys who have completed their junior year at a high school in Iowa are chosen to attend the Iowa American Legion Boys State. The staff at Boys State selects the outstanding citizen to receive this scholarship. The recipient must be planning to attend a college or university in Iowa.
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Attn: Department of Iowa
720 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-5481
Tel: (515)282-5068
Fax: (515)282-7583
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ialegion.org/baseball.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding participants in the Iowa American Legion Senior Baseball Tournament.
Title of Award: Iowa Legion Foundation Outstanding Senior Baseball Player Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Boys who participate in the Iowa American Legion Senior Baseball Tournament are eligible to receive this scholarship. The State Baseball Committee selects the recipient on the basis of outstanding sportsmanship, team play, athletic ability, and proven academic achievements.
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Attn: Department of Pennsylvania
Attn: Keystone Boys State
P.O. Box 2324
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2324
Tel: (717)730-9100
Fax: (717)975-2836
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.pa-legion.com/boysstate.shtml
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding participants at Keystone Boys State, sponsored by the Department of Pennsylvania of the American Legion.
Title of Award: Keystone Boys State Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Keystone Boys State is open to male students who have completed their junior year of high school in Pennsylvania. Staff at Boys State select scholarship recipients on the basis of loyalty to our nation, an interest in government, character, ambition, leadership ability, and communication skills. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
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Attn: Department of Kansas
1314 S.W. Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, KS 66612-1886
Tel: (785)232-9315
Fax: (785)232-1399
Web Site: http://www.ksamlegion.org/programs.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of members of the Kansas American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary.
Title of Award: Albert M. Lappin Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend an approved Kansas college, university, or trade school; freshmen or sophomores at those schools are also eligible. At least 1 of their parents must be a veteran and a member of an American Legion post or Auxiliary in Kansas for the past 3 consecutive years. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 250 to 500 words on "Why I Want to Go to College." Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
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Attn: Department of New Jersey
Attn: Scholarship Judges
135 West Hanover Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
Tel: (609)695-5418
Fax: (609)394-1532
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nj.legion.org
To provide financial assistance for college to the descendants of members of the New Jersey Department of the American Legion.
Title of Award: Lawrence Luterman Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 7 each year: 2 for 4 years, 3 for 2 years, and 2 for 1 year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: These scholarships are for 4 years, 2 years, or 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are the natural or adopted descendants of members of the American Legion's New Jersey Department. Selection is based on character (20%), Americanism (20%), leadership (20%), scholarship (20%), and financial need (20%). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
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Attn: Department of New Hampshire
State House Annex
25 Capitol Street, Room 431
Concord, NH 03301-6312
Tel: (603)271-2211
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of members of the New Hampshire Department of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary.
Title of Award: Albert T. Marcoux Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must submit evidence of 1) a parent's current membership in a New Hampshire post of the American Legion or unit of the American Legion Auxiliary, 2) residence in New Hampshire for at least 3 years, 3) acceptance to an accredited college or university, 4) a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their junior and senior high school years, and 5) financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
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Attn: Department of Massachusetts
State House
24 Beacon Street, Suite 546-2
Boston, MA 02133-1044
Tel: (617)727-2966
Fax: (617)727-2969
To provide financial assistance for college to the children and grandchildren of members of the American Legion in Massachusetts.
Title of Award: Massachusetts Legion Department General Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 18 each year: 8 at $1,000 and 10 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are the children and grandchildren of members in good standing in the American Legion's Department of Massachusetts (or who were members in good standing at the time of death). Applicants must be entering their freshman year of college. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of Indiana
777 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tel: (317)630-1264
Fax: (317)630-1277
Web Site: http://www.indlegion.org
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding participants in Hoosier Boys State.
Title of Award: Frank W. McHale Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The amount of the awards depends on the availability of funds; recently, stipends were $1,650.
Eligibility Requirements: High school juniors in Indiana who attend Hoosier Boys State are eligible for these scholarships, but only in the year they attend Boys State. Recipients are selected by the staff of Hoosier Boys State. The delegate elected as the B.W. Breedlove Outstanding Citizen by the staff of Hoosier Boys State receives the Col. Frank R. Kossa Scholarship.
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Attn: Department of New Hampshire
State House Annex
25 Capitol Street, Room 431
Concord, NH 03301-6312
Tel: (603)271-2211
Fax: (603)271-5352
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding participants in New Hampshire Boys State.
Title of Award: New Hampshire Boys State Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award varies.
Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is awarded at graduation from New Hampshire Boys State. The recipient is selected by the staff from Boys State participants entering their senior year in a New Hampshire high school.
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Attn: Department of New Hampshire
State House Annex
25 Capitol Street, Room 431
Concord, NH 03301-6312
Tel: (603)271-2211
Fax: (603)271-5352
To provide financial assistance for college to students in New Hampshire.
Title of Award: New Hampshire Legion Department Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Students who are or will be graduates of a New Hampshire high school and have been New Hampshire residents for at least 3 years may apply for this scholarship if they are entering their first year of college. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
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Attn: Department of New Hampshire
State House Annex
25 Capitol Street, Room 431
Concord, NH 03301-6312
Tel: (603)271-2211
Fax: (603)271-5352
To provide financial assistance for vocational education to students in New Hampshire.
Title of Award: New Hampshire Legion Department Vocational Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Students who are or will be graduates of a New Hampshire high school and have been New Hampshire residents for at least 3 years may apply for this scholarship if they are entering their first year of higher education in a vocational field. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
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Attn: Department of New York
112 State Street, Suite 400
Albany, NY 12207
Tel: (518)463-2215
Fax: (518)427-8443
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ny.legion.org/scouting_.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding Eagle Scouts in New York.
Title of Award: New York American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: The New York nominee for American Legion Scout of the Year receives this scholarship. Applicants must be either 1) registered, active members of a Boy Scout Troop or Varsity Scout Team sponsored by an American Legion Post in Vermont or Auxiliary Unit in Vermont, or 2) registered, active members of a duly chartered Boy Scout Troop or Varsity Scout Team and the sons or grandsons of American Legion or Auxiliary members. They must be active members of their religious institution; have received the appropriate religious emblem; have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting, and community; have received the Eagle Scout award; be between 15 and 19 years of age; and be enrolled in high school. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Robert J. Colucci, Department Scouting Vice-Chair, 111 Orlando Avenue, Albany, NY 12203, (518) 459-1030, E-mail: [email protected].
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Attn: Department of Ohio
60 Big Run Road
P.O. Box 8007
Delaware, OH 43015
Tel: (740)362-7478
Fax: (740)362-1429
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ohioamericanlegion.org/scholars.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to Ohio Legionnaires, their spouses, and their descendants.
Title of Award: Ohio Legion Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 18 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are at least $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are residents of Ohio who are Legionnaires, direct descendants of living or deceased Legionnaires, and surviving spouses or children of deceased U.S. military personnel who died on active duty or of injuries received on active duty. All applicants must be attending or planning to attend colleges, universities, or other approved postsecondary schools in Ohio. Selection is based on academic achievement as measured by course grades, scholastic test scores, difficulty of curriculum, participation in outside activities, and the judging committee's general impression. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
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Attn: Department of Kansas
1314 S.W. Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, KS 66612-1886
Tel: (785)232-9315
Fax: (785)232-1399
Web Site: http://www.ksamlegion.org/programs.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of members of the Kansas American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary.
Title of Award: Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend an approved Kansas college, university, junior college, or trade school; freshmen or sophomores at those schools are also eligible. At least 1 of their parents must be a veteran and a member of an American Legion post or Auxiliary in Kansas for at least 3 consecutive years. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 250 to 500 words on "Why I Want to Go to College." Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
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Attn: Americanism and Children & Youth Division
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1055
Tel: (317)630-1249
Fax: (317)630-1223
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.legion.org
To provide financial assistance for college to children and grandchildren of veterans who participate in Girls State or Boys State.
Title of Award: Samsung American Legion Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 7 scholarships at $20,000 and 91 at $1,000 were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are $20,000 or $1,000. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering their senior year of high school who are selected to participate in Girls State or Boys State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary or American Legion in their state. If they are also the child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a veteran who saw active-duty service during World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon/Grenada, Panama, or the Persian Gulf War, they are eligible for these scholarships. Finalists are chosen at each participating Girls and Boys State, and they are then nominated for the national awards. Selection is based on academic record, community service, involvement in school and community activities, and financial need. Special consideration is given to descendants of U.S. veterans of the Korean War. Additional Information: These scholarships were first presented in 1996, following a gift in July 1995 to the American Legion from Samsung Corporation of Korea, as an act of appreciation for U.S. involvement in the Korean War.
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Attn: Department of Wisconsin
Attn: Scholarship Chairperson
2930 American Legion Drive
P.O. Box 388
Portage, WI 53901-0388
Tel: (608)745-1090
Fax: (608)745-0179
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wilegion.org/scholarships/schneider_emanuel_scholarship_body.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the American Legion in Wisconsin and their children.
Title of Award: Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors and graduates from accredited Wisconsin high schools. Applicants must be at least 1 of the following 1) a child whose father, mother, or legal guardian is a member of the Department of Wisconsin of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion; 2) a grandchild whose grandfather, grandmother, or legal guardian is a member of the Department of Wisconsin of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion; 3) a member of the Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Junior American Legion Auxiliary; or 4) a veteran and an American Legion member in Wisconsin. They must have participated in Legion and Auxiliary youth programs. Selection is based on moral character, scholastic excellence (GPA of 3.0 or higher), participation in American Legion activities, and general extracurricular activities. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must have graduated from an accredited Wisconsin high school but may attend a college or university anywhere in the United States.
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Attn: Department of South Dakota
P.O. Box 67
Watertown, SD 57201-0067
Tel: (605)886-3604
Fax: (605)886-2870
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide loans for college to children of South Dakota veterans.
Title of Award: South Dakota Legion Educational Loan Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Funds Available: Loans are available up to $1,500 per year. Repayment begins 90 days after the student leaves school, with interest at 3%. Duration: 1 year; the lifetime maximum that may be borrowed is $3,000.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be the children of South Dakota veteran residents and interested in attending a South Dakota college or vocational school.
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Attn: Department of New Jersey
Attn: Scholarship Judges
135 West Hanover Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
Tel: (609)695-5418
Fax: (609)394-1532
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nj.legion.org
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of members of the American Legion's New Jersey Department.
Title of Award: Stutz Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who are the natural or adopted children of members of the American Legion's New Jersey Department. Selection is based on
character (20%), Americanism (20%), leadership (20%), scholarship (20%), and financial need (20%). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
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Attn: Department of North Dakota
722 First Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58102
Tel: (701)293-3120
Fax: (701)293-9951
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ndlegion.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in North Dakota who are direct descendants of veterans.
Title of Award: Hattie Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college bound seniors graduating from high schools in North Dakota. Applicants must be the children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of veterans who served honorably in the U.S. armed forces. Additional Information: Information is also available from the American Legion, Attn: Hattie Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship, P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206.
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Attn: Department of Tennessee
215 Eighth Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203-3583
Tel: (615)254-0568
Fax: (615)255-1551
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding Eagle Scouts in Tennessee.
Title of Award: Tennessee Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: The Tennessee nominee for American Legion Scout of the Year receives this scholarship. Applicants must be 1) registered, active members of a Boy Scout Troop or Varsity Scout Team sponsored by an American Legion Post in Tennessee or Auxiliary Unit in Tennessee, or 2) registered, active members of a duly chartered Boy Scout Troop or Varsity Scout Team and the sons or grandsons of American Legion or Auxiliary members. Candidates must also 1) be active members of their religious institution and have received the appropriate religious emblem; 2) have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting, and community; 3) be at least 15 years of age and enrolled in high school. Additional Information: Funds may be used to attend any postsecondary institution in the United States.
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Attn: Department of Vermont
P.O. Box 396
Montpelier, VT 05601-0396
Tel: (802)223-7131
Fax: (802)223-7131
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding Eagle Scouts in Vermont.
Title of Award: Vermont American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: The Vermont nominee for American Legion Scout of the Year receives this scholarship. Applicants must be either 1) registered, active members of a Boy Scout Troop or Varsity Scout Team sponsored by an American Legion Post in Vermont or Auxiliary Unit in Vermont, or 2) registered, active members of a duly chartered Boy Scout Troop or Varsity Scout Team and the sons or grandsons of American Legion or Auxiliary members. They must be active members of their religious institution; have received the appropriate religious emblem; have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting, and community; have received the Eagle Scout award; be between 15 and 19 years of age; and be enrolled in high school. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
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Attn: Department of Washington
3600 Ruddell Road S.E.
P.O. Box 3917
Lacey, WA 98509-3917
Tel: (360)491-4373
Fax: (360)491-7442
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.walegion.org
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of members of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary in Washington.
Title of Award: Washington Legion Children and Youth Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $2,500 and 1 at $1,500. Funds Available: The scholarships are either $2,500 or $1,500, payable in equal amounts per semester. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be the sons or daughters of Washington Legionnaires or Auxiliary members, living or deceased, who are high school seniors in need of financial assistance to attend an accredited institution of higher education, trade, or vocational school in the state of Washington. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of Wisconsin
Attn: Scholarship Chairperson
2930 American Legion Drive
P.O. Box 388
Portage, WI 53901-0388
Tel: (608)745-1090
Fax: (608)745-0179
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wilegion.org/scholarships/eagle_scout_award_body.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding Boy Scouts in Wisconsin.
Title of Award: Wisconsin American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The state award is a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: The Wisconsin nominee for American Legion Scout of the Year receives this scholarship. Applicants must be 1) a registered, active members of a Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Explorer Post chartered to an American Legion Post in Wisconsin or Auxiliary Unit in Wisconsin, or 2) a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew and the son or grandson of an American Legion or Auxiliary member. They must have received the Eagle Scout award; be an active member of their religious institution and have received the appropriate Boy Scout religious emblem; have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting, and community; have reached their 15th birthday; and be enrolled in high school. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
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Attn: Department of Wisconsin
Attn: Scholarship Chairperson
2930 American Legion Drive
P.O. Box 388
Portage, WI 53901-0388
Tel: (608)745-1090
Fax: (608)745-0179
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wilegion.org/scholarships/shooting_sports_body.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding participants in the American Legion air rifle program in Wisconsin.
Title of Award: Wisconsin American Legion Shooting Sports Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specifiedLevel of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is a $1,000 scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must have participated in the current American Legion regional or Wisconsin state championship, junior position air rifle tournament. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
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Attn: Department of Illinois
2720 East Lincoln Street
P.O. Box 1426
Bloomington, IL 61702-1426
Tel: (309)663-9366
Fax: (309)663-5827
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://illegion.org/auxiliary/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of Illinois veterans.
Title of Award: Ada Mucklestone Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The first winner receives a scholarship of $1,200, the second winner a scholarship of $1,000, and several other winners each receive $800. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are Illinois residents. Applicants must be the children or grandchildren of veterans who served during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. They must be high school seniors or high school graduates who have not yet attended an institution of higher learning. They must be sponsored by their local American Legion Auxiliary unit. Winners are selected on the basis of character, Americanism, leadership, scholarship, and need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of Alaska
Secretary/Treasurer
1392 Sixth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Tel: (907)455-4420
Fax: (907)474-3040
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.alada.net
To provide financial assistance for college to veterans' children in Alaska.
Title of Award: Alaska Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000, half of which is payable each semester toward tuition, matriculation, laboratory, or similar fees. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children of veterans who served during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. Applicants must be between 17 and 24 years of age, high school seniors or graduates who have not yet attended an institution of higher learning, and residents of Alaska. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of Arkansas
1415 West Seventh Street
Little Rock, AR 72201-2903
Tel: (501)374-5836
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to children of veterans who are residents of Arkansas.
Title of Award: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arkansas Academic Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000; funds are paid in 2 equal installments. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this scholarship are children of veterans in Arkansas who served during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. Both the student and the parent must be residents of Arkansas. The student must be a high school senior or graduate who has not yet attended an institution of higher learning. Selection is based on character (15%), Americanism (15%), leadership (15%), financial need (15%), and scholarship (40%). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
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777 North Meridian Street, Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1189
Tel: (317)955-3845
Fax: (317)955-3884
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.legion-aux.org/AboutUs/AuxiliaryPrograms/index.aspx
To provide funding to members of the American Legion Auxiliary who are facing temporary emergency needs.
Title of Award: American Legion Auxiliary Emergency Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate, Other Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum grant is $2,400. Payments may be made directly to the member or to the mortgage company or utility. Educational grants may be paid directly to the educational institution. Duration: Grants are expended over no more than 3 months.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the American Legion Auxiliary who have maintained their membership for the immediate past 2 consecutive years and have paid their dues for the current year. Applicants must need emergency assistance for the following purposes: 1) food, shelter, and utilities during a time of financial crisis; 2) food and shelter for victims of weather-related emergencies and natural disasters; or 3) educational training for members who, because of changes in their life (such as death of a spouse, divorce, or separation), have become the main source of support for their family. They must have exhausted all other sources of financial assistance, including funds and/or services available through the local Post and/or Unit, appropriate community welfare agencies, or state and federal financial aid for education. Grants are not available to settle already existing or accumulated debts, handle catastrophic illness, resettle disaster victims, or other similar problems. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: This program was established in 1969. In 1981, it was expanded to include the Displaced Homemaker Fund (although that term is no longer used).
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777 North Meridian Street, Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1189
Tel: (317)955-3845
Fax: (317)955-3884
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/NationalPresident/index.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of war veterans.
Title of Award: American Legion Auxiliary National President's Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 15 each year: in each of the 5 divisions of the Auxiliary, 1 scholarship at $2,500, 1 at $2,000, and 1 at $1,000 are awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,500, $2,000, or $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year; recipients may not reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children of veterans who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Lebanon, Panama, or the Persian Gulf. Applicants must be high school seniors who have completed at least 50 hours of volunteer service within the community. Each Department (state) organization of the American Legion Auxiliary nominates 1 candidate for the National President's Scholarship annually. Nominees must submit a 1,000-word essay on a topic that changes annually; recently, students were asked to write on "My Role in Sustaining Our Freedoms." Selection is based on the essay (20%), character and leadership (20%), scholarship, (40%), and financial need (20%). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Applications are available from the local Unit or from the Department Secretary or Department Education Chair of the state in which the applicant resides.
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777 North Meridian Street, Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1189
Tel: (317)955-3845
Fax: (317)955-3884
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/NonTraditionalStudent/index.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college to nontraditional students affiliated with the American Legion.
Title of Award: American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year: 1 in each division of the American Legion Auxiliary. Funds Available: The scholarship is $1,000 per year, paid directly to the school. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion who have paid dues for the 2 preceding years and the calendar year in which application is being made. Applicants must be 1) nontraditional students returning to school after some period of time during which their formal education was interrupted or 2) students who have had at least 1 year of college and are working on an undergraduate degree. Along with their application, they must submit a statement explaining why they are entering college at this time, why their education was interrupted, and why they feel they should be selected for this scholarship. Selection is based on scholastic standing and academic achievement (25%), character and leadership (25%), initiative and goals (25%), and financial need (25%). Deadline for Receipt: Applications must be submitted to the unit president by March. Additional Information: Applications are available from the president of the candidate's own unit or from the secretary or education chair of the department.
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Attn: Department of New Hampshire
State House Annex
25 Capitol Street, Room 432
Concord, NH 03301-6312
Tel: (603)271-2212
Fax: (603)271-5352
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to New Hampshire residents.
Title of Award: Marion J. Bagley Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to New Hampshire residents who are high school seniors, high school graduates or equivalent, or attending a school of higher learning. Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a list of school, church, and community activities or organizations in which they have participated; transcripts; and a 1,000-word essay on "My obligations as an American." Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.
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Attn: Department of Virginia
1708 Commonwealth Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
Tel: (804)355-6410
Fax: (804)353-1940
To provide financial assistance for college to Virginia residents who are children of veterans or of members of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Title of Award: Dr. Kate Waller Barrett Grant Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children of veterans or of members of the American Legion Auxiliary who are high school seniors in Virginia planning to attend an accredited educational institution in the state. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on their responsibilities as a citizen of the United States. Selection is based on citizenship (20%), leadership (20%), scholarship (40%), and financial need (20%). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of Kentucky
105 North Public Square
P.O. Box 189
Greensburg, KY 42743-1530
Tel: (270)932-7533
Fax: (270)932-7672
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to descendants of veterans in Kentucky.
Title of Award: Laura Blackburn Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of veterans who served in the armed forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. Applicants must be Kentucky residents enrolled in their senior year at an accredited high school. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Further information is also available from the Education Chair, Michelle Elmore, 1166 Blanton Road, New Haven, KY 40051, E-mail: [email protected].
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Attn: Department of California
Veterans War Memorial Building
401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 113
San Francisco, CA 94102-4586
Tel: (415)861-5092
Fax: (415)861-8365
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.calegionaux.org/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to California residents who are the children of veterans and require assistance to continue their education.
Title of Award: California Legion Auxiliary Educational Assistance Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 11 each year: 1 at $1,000 that may be renewed, 5 at $1,000 that are nonrenewable, and 5 at $500 that are nonrenewable. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500 per year. Duration: 1 year; 1 of the scholarships may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to California residents who are the children of veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates planning to continue their education at a college, university, or business/trade school in California. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Each high school in California may nominate only 1 student for these scholarships; the faculty selects the nominee if more than 1 student wishes to apply. Selection is based on financial need (30%), character (20%), scholastic merit (20%), Americanism (20%), and leadership (10%). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of California
Veterans War Memorial Building
401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 113
San Francisco, CA 94102-4586
Tel: (415)861-5092
Fax: (415)861-8365
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.calegionaux.org/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to the daughters of California veterans who are active in the American Legion Junior Auxiliary.
Title of Award: California Legion Auxiliary Past Department President's Junior Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the availability of funds but ranges from $300 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the daughters, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters of veterans who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Applicants must be in their senior year at an accredited high school, must have been members of the Junior Auxiliary for at least 3 consecutive years, and must be residents of California (if eligibility for Junior Auxiliary membership is by a current member of the American Legion or Auxiliary in California, the applicant may reside elsewhere). Selection is based on scholastic merit (20%); active participation in Junior Auxiliary (15%); record of service or volunteerism within the applicant's community, school, and/or unit (35%); a brief description of the applicant's desire to pursue a higher education (15%); and 3 letters of reference (15%). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The recipient must attend college in California.
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Attn: Department of California
Veterans War Memorial Building
401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 113
San Francisco, CA 94102-4586
Tel: (415)861-5092
Fax: (415)861-8365
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.calegionaux.org/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to California residents who are the children of veterans and require assistance to continue their education.
Title of Award: California Legion Auxiliary Scholarships for Continuing and/or Reentry Students Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to California residents who are the children of veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Applicants must be continuing or reentry students at a college, university, or business/trade school in California. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of Florida
1912 Lee Road
P.O. Box 547917
Orlando, FL 32854-7917
Tel: (407)293-7411
Fax: (407)299-6522
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of Florida veterans.
Title of Award: Florida Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Funds Available: The stipends are up to $1,000 for a 4-year university or up to $500 for a junior college or technical-vocational school. All funds are paid directly to the institution. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient needs further financial assistance and has maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children of honorably-discharged veterans who are Florida residents. Applicants must be attending a postsecondary school in the state on a full-time basis. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.
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Attn: Department of Florida
1912 Lee Road
P.O. Box 547917
Orlando, FL 32854-7917
Tel: (407)293-7411
Fax: (407)299-6522
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to members and female dependents of members of the Florida American Legion Auxiliary.
Title of Award: Florida Legion Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Funds Available: The stipends are up to $1,000 for a 4-year university or up to $500 for a junior college or technical-vocational school. All funds are paid directly to the institution. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient needs further financial assistance and has maintained at least a 2.5 GPA.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be members of the Florida Auxiliary or daughters or granddaughters of members who have at least 3 years of continuous membership. They must be sponsored by their local units, be Florida residents, and be attending Florida schools. Selection is based on academic record and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend a Florida college, university, or technical school. All awards are for full-time study and are to be used for 2 semesters of the school year.
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Attn: Department of Virginia
1708 Commonwealth Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
Tel: (804)355-6410
Fax: (804)353-1940
To provide financial assistance for college to junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary in Virginia.
Title of Award: Anna Gear Junior Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors at accredited high schools in Virginia. Applicants must have held junior membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the 3 previous years. They must have completed at least 30 hours of volunteer service within their community and submit a 500-word article on "The Value of Volunteering in the Community." Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of Georgia
3035 Mt. Zion Road
Stockbridge, GA 30281-4101
Tel: (678)289-8446
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of Georgia veterans.
Title of Award: Georgia Legion Auxiliary Past Department Presidents Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2eachyear. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Georgia who are high school seniors and children of veterans. Preference is given to children of deceased veterans. Applicants must be sponsored by a local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary in Georgia. Selection is based on a statement explaining why they want to further their education and their need for a scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
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777 North Meridian Street, Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1189
Tel: (317)955-3845
Fax: (317)955-3884
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/GirlScoutAward/index.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Girl Scouts.
Title of Award: Girl Scout Achievement Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; the award must be utilized within 1 year of high school graduation.
Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must belong to the Girl Scouts; have received the Gold Award; be an active member of a religious institution (and have received the appropriate religious emblem); have demonstrated practical citizenship in her religious institution, school,
Scouting, and community; and submit at least 4 letters of recommendation, with 1 letter required from each of the following group leaders: religious institution, school, community, and Scouting. Candidates must be nominated at the local level; those selected at the state level compete at the national level. Deadline for Receipt: Local nominations must be submitted no later than February of each year. Additional Information: The scholarship must be used to attend an accredited school in the United States.
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Attn: Department of New York
112 State Street, Suite 1310
Albany, NY 12207
Tel: (518)463-1162
Free: 800-421-6348
Fax: (518)449-5406
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deptny.org/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to New York residents who are the children or grandchildren of veterans.
Title of Award: Helen Klimek Student Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New York who are the children grandchildren, or great grandchildren of veterans of World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or the Persian Gulf. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates younger than 20 years of age. They must be interested in attending an accredited college or university. Along with their application they must submit a 700-word statement on the significance or value of volunteerism as a resource towards the positive development of the applicant's personal and professional future. Selection is based on character (20%), Americanism (15%), volunteer involvement (20%), leadership (15%), scholarship (15%), and financial need (15%). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
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Attn: Department of Illinois
2720 East Lincoln Street
P.O. Box 1426
Bloomington, IL 61702-1426
Tel: (309)663-9366
Fax: (309)663-5827
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://illegion.org/auxiliary/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to Illinois veterans and their children.
Title of Award: Mildred R. Knoles Opportunity Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; each year 1 scholarship at $1,200 and several at $800 are awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,200 or $800. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are veterans or children and grandchildren of veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or Desert Storm who have begun college but need financial assistance to complete their college or graduate education. Applicants must have resided in Illinois for at least 3 years prior to application. Selection is based on character, Americanism, leadership, financial need, and academic record. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Applications may be obtained only from a local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary.
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Attn: Department of New York
112 State Street, Suite 1310
Albany, NY 12207
Tel: (518)463-1162
Free: 800-421-6348
Fax: (518)449-5406
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deptny.org/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the American Legion Auxiliary in New York.
Title of Award: First Lieutenant Michael L. Lewis, Jr. Memorial Fund Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 to a junior member and 1 to a senior member. If no senior members apply, both scholarships are awarded to junior members. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) junior members of the New York Department of the American Legion Auxiliary who are high school seniors or graduates younger than 20 years of age; and 2) senior members who are continuing their education to further their studies or update their job skills. Applicants must submit a 200-word essay on "Why a college education is important to me," or "Why I want to continue my post high school education in a business or trade school." Selection is based on character (25%), Americanism (25%), leadership (25%), and scholarship (25%). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of Wisconsin
2930 American Legion Drive
P.O. Box 140
Portage, WI 53901-0140
Tel: (608)745-0124; (866)664-3863
Fax: (608)745-1947
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.amlegionauxwi.org
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to Wisconsin residents who are related to veterans or members of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Title of Award: H.S. and Angeline Lewis Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year: 1 to a graduate student and 5 to undergraduates. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children, wives, and widows of veterans who are high school seniors or graduates with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Granddaughters as well as great-granddaughters of veterans are eligible if they are members of the American Legion Auxiliary. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need, be interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, and be residents of Wisconsin. They do not need to attend a college in the state. Along with their application, they must submit a 300-word essay on "Education-An Investment in the Future." Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Education Chair, Renae Allen, 206 West Fremont Street, Darien, WI 53114-1540, (262) 724-5059.
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Attn: Department of Michigan
212 North Verlinden Street
Lansing, MI 48915
Tel: (517)371-4720
Fax: (517)371-2401
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.michalaux.org/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to children of veterans in Michigan.
Title of Award: Michigan Legion Auxiliary National President's Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Michigan residents who are the children of veterans who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Applicants must be in their senior year or graduates of an accredited high school and may not yet have attended an institution of higher learning. Selection is based on scholarship, character, leadership, Americanism, and financial need. The winner competes for the American Legion National President's Scholarship. If the Michigan winners are not
awarded the national scholarship, then they receive this departmental scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of New York
112 State Street, Suite 1310
Albany, NY 12207
Tel: (518)463-1162
Free: 800-421-6348
Fax: (518)449-5406
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deptny.org/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to New York residents who are the descendants of veterans.
Title of Award: Maryann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New York who are the children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren of veterans of World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or the Persian Gulf. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates younger than 20 years of age. They must be interested in attending an accredited college or university. Along with their application, they must submit a 700-word article describing their plans and goals for the future and how they hope to use their talent and education to help others. Selection is based on character (20%), Americanism (15%), community involvement (15%), leadership (15%), scholarship (20%), and financial need (15%). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of New Jersey
c/o Lucille M. Miller, Secretary, Treasurer
1540 Kuser Road, Suite A-8
Hamilton, NJ 08619
Tel: (609)581-9580
Fax: (609)581-8429
To provide financial assistance for college to the children or grandchildren of veterans in New Jersey.
Title of Award: New Jersey Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: The amount awarded varies, depending upon the needs of the recipient and the money available. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children or grandchildren of honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Applicants must have resided in New Jersey for at least 2 years and be members of a New Jersey senior high school graduating class. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of New York
112 State Street, Suite 1310
Albany, NY 12207
Tel: (518)463-1162
Free: 800-421-6348
Fax: (518)449-5406
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deptny.org/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to New York residents who are the descendants of deceased veterans.
Title of Award: New York Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New York who are the children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren of deceased veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or the Persian Gulf. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates younger than 20 years of age. They must be interested in attending an accredited college or university. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on a subject of their choice. Selection is based on character (20%), Americanism (20%), leadership (20%), scholarship (15%), and financial need (25%). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
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Attn: Department of New York
112 State Street, Suite 1310
Albany, NY 12207
Tel: (518)463-1162
Free: 800-421-6348
Fax: (518)449-5406
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deptny.org/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance to descendants of veterans in New York who are interested in attending college.
Title of Award: New York Legion Auxiliary District Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year: 1 in each of the 10 judicial districts in New York state. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New York who are the children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren of veterans (living or deceased) of World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or the Persian Gulf. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates younger than 20 years of age. They must be interested in attending an accredited college or university. Along with their application they must submit a 500-word essay on "Why I choose to further my education." Selection is based on character (30%), Americanism (20%), leadership (10%), scholarship (20%), and financial need (20%). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of North Carolina
P.O. Box 25726
Raleigh, NC 27611-5726
Tel: (919)832-4051
Fax: (919)832-1888
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the American Legion Auxiliary in North Carolina and their children and grandchildren.
Title of Award: Nannie W. Norfleet Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to North Carolina residents who are either adult members of the American Legion Auxiliary or high school seniors (with preference to the children and grandchildren of members). Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of Ohio
1100 Brandywine Boulevard, Building D
P.O. Box 2760
Zanesville, OH 43702-2760
Tel: (740)452-8245
Fax: (740)452-2620
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to the descendants of veterans in Ohio.
Title of Award: Ohio Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $2,000 and 1 at $1,500. Funds Available: Awards are $2,000 or $1,500. Funds are paid to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of living or deceased veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon/Grenada, Panama, or Desert Storm. Applicants must be residents of Ohio, seniors at an accredited high school, and sponsored by an American Legion Auxiliary Unit. Applications must include an original article (up to 500 words) written
by the applicant on "What the American Flag Represents to Me." The winner is selected on the basis of character, Americanism, leadership, scholarship, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
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Attn: Department of New Jersey
c/o Lucille M. Miller, Secretary, Treasurer
1540 Kuser Road, Suite A-8
Hamilton, NJ 08619
Tel: (609)581-9580
Fax: (609)581-8429
To provide financial assistance for college to New Jersey residents who are the children or grandchildren of veterans.
Title of Award: Claire Oliphant Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,800. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children and grandchildren of living, deceased, or divorced honorably-discharged veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Applicants must have been residents of New Jersey for at least 2 years and be members of the current graduating class of a senior high school or equivalent. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Rules and applications are distributed to all New Jersey senior high school guidance departments.
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Attn: Department of Oregon
30450 S.W. Parkway Avenue
P.O. Box 1730
Wilsonville, OR 97070-1730
Tel: (503)682-3162
Fax: (503)685-5008
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependents of Oregon veterans.
Title of Award: Oregon Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year; 1 of these is to be used for vocational or business school. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. It must be used for college, university, business school, vocational school, or any other accredited postsecondary school in the state of Oregon. Duration: The awards are offered each year. They are nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Oregon residents who are children or wives of disabled veterans or widows of veterans. Applicants must be interested in obtaining education beyond the high school level. Selection is based on ability, aptitude, character, seriousness of purpose, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of Oregon
30450 S.W. Parkway Avenue
P.O. Box 1730
Wilsonville, OR 97070-1730
Tel: (503)682-3162
Fax: (503)685-5008
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary in Oregon.
Title of Award: Oregon Legion Auxiliary Department Spirit of Youth Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for this scholarship must be Oregon residents who are junior members of the Auxiliary and have been members for at least 3 years. They must be children (including stepchildren), grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of veterans and in their senior year of high school. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The scholarship may be used at the college of the recipient's choice.
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Attn: Department of Oregon
30450 S.W. Parkway Avenue
P.O. Box 1730
Wilsonville, OR 97070-1730
Tel: (503)682-3162
Fax: (503)685-5008
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of war veterans in Oregon.
Title of Award: Oregon Legion Auxiliary National President's Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The first-place award is $2,000 and the second-place award is $1,500. Duration: The awards are offered each year. They are nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Oregon residents who are the children of veterans who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Lebanon, Panama, or the Persian Gulf. They must be high school seniors or graduates who have not yet attended an institution of higher learning. Selection is based on character, Americanism, leadership, scholarship, and financial need. The winner then competes for the American Legion Auxiliary National President's Scholarship. If the Oregon winner is not awarded a national scholarship, then he or she receives the first-place award and the second winner receives the second-place award; if the Oregon winner is also a national winner, then the second-place winner in Oregon receives the first-place award and the alternate receives the second-place award. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The awards may be used at any college of the recipient's choice.
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777 North Meridian Street, Third Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1189
Tel: (317)955-3845
Fax: (317)955-3884
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/SpiritofYouth/index.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college to junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Title of Award: Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year: 1 in each division of the American Legion Auxiliary. Funds Available: The scholarship is $1,000 per year, to be used at an accredited institution of higher learning or a professional or technical school that awards a certificate upon completion of an accredited course. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for this scholarship must have been junior members of the Auxiliary for at least the past 3 years. They must be seniors at an accredited high school in the United States and have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Each unit of the Auxiliary may select a candidate for application to the department level, and each department submits a candidate for the national award. Nominees must submit a 1,000-word essay on a topic that changes annually; a recent topic was "My Vision of Freedom." Selection is based on character and leadership (30%), the essay (30%) and academic record (40%). Deadline for Receipt: Applications must be submitted to the unit president by March of each year. Additional Information: Applications are available from the president of the candidate's own unit or from the secretary or education chair of the department. The awardees must enroll for a minimum of 12 semester hours of work or its equivalent.
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Attn: Department of Utah
B-61 State Capitol Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Tel: (801)538-1014
Fax: (801)537-9191
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to children of veterans in Utah.
Title of Award: Utah Legion Auxiliary National President's Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $2,000 and 1 at $1,500. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000 or $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Utah residents who are the children of veterans who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Lebanon, Panama, or the Persian Gulf. They must be high school seniors or graduates who have not yet attended an institution of higher learning. Selection is based on character, Americanism, leadership, scholarship, and financial need. The winners then compete for the American Legion Auxiliary National President's Scholarship. If the Utah winners are not awarded a national scholarship, then they receive these departmental scholarships. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
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Attn: Department of Wisconsin
2930 American Legion Drive
P.O. Box 140
Portage, WI 53901-0140
Tel: (608)745-0124; (866)664-3863
Fax: (608)745-1947
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.amlegionauxwi.org
To provide financial assistance for college to Wisconsin residents who are members or children of members of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Title of Award: Della Van Deuren Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members and children of members of the American Legion Auxiliary. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates with a GPA of 3.2 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. They must be Wisconsin residents, although they are not required to attend school in the state. Along with their application, they must submit a 300-word essay on "Education-An Investment in the Future." Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Education Chair, Renae Allen, 206 West Fremont Street, Darien, WI 53114-1540, (262) 724-5059.
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Attn: Department of New York
112 State Street, Suite 1310
Albany, NY 12207
Tel: (518)463-1162
Free: 800-421-6348
Fax: (518)449-5406
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deptny.org/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to New York residents who are the descendants of veterans.
Title of Award: Raymond T. Wellington, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New York who are the children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren of veterans of World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, or the Persian Gulf. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates younger than 20 years of age. They must be interested in attending an accredited college or university. Along with their application, they must submit a 700-word autobiography that includes their interests, experiences, long-range plans, and goals. Selection is based on character (15%), Americanism (15%), community involvement (15%), leadership (15%), scholarship (20%), and financial need (20%). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
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Attn: Department of Wisconsin
2930 American Legion Drive
P.O. Box 140
Portage, WI 53901-0140
Tel: (608)745-0124; (866)664-3863
Fax: (608)745-1947
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.amlegionauxwi.org
To provide financial assistance for college to Wisconsin residents who are the children or spouses of veterans.
Title of Award: Wisconsin Legion Auxiliary Merit and Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children, wives, and widows of veterans who are high school seniors or graduates with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren of veterans are eligible if they are members of the American Legion Auxiliary. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and be residents of Wisconsin, although they do not need to attend college in the state. Along with their application, they must submit a 300-word essay on "Education-An Investment in the Future." Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Education Chair, Renae Allen, 206 West Fremont Street, Darien, WI 53114-1540, (262) 724-5059 This program includes the following named scholarships: the Harriet Hass Scholarship, the Adalin Macauley Scholarship, the Eleanor Smith Scholarship, the Pearl Behrend Scholarship, and the Barbara Kranig Scholarship.
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Attn: Department of Wisconsin
2930 American Legion Drive
P.O. Box 140
Portage, WI 53901-0140
Tel: (608)745-0124; (866)664-3863
Fax: (608)745-1947
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.amlegionauxwi.org
To provide financial assistance for college to members or the children of members of the American Legion Auxiliary in Wisconsin.
Title of Award: Wisconsin Legion Auxiliary State President's Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are the members or children of members of the American Legion Auxiliary who are in need of financial aid to continue their education and are high school seniors or graduates with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Applicants must be Wisconsin residents, but they are not required to attend college in the state. Along with their application, they must submit a 300-word essay on "Education-An Investment in the Future." Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Education Chair, Renae Allen, 206 West Fremont Street, Darien, WI 53114-1540, (262) 724-5059.
225 ■ AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
700 North Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tel: (317)630-1249
Fax: (317)630-1223
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.baseball.legion.org/awards.htm
To recognize and reward outstanding participants in the American Legion baseball program.
Title of Award: American Legion Baseball Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 51 each year: 1 in each state and Puerto Rico. Funds Available: The award is a $1,000 scholarship. Funds are disbursed jointly to the winner and the school. Duration: Students have 8 years to utilize the scholarship funds from the date of the award, excluding any time spent on active military duty.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to participants in the American Legion baseball program who are high school graduates or college freshmen; students still in high school are not eligible. In each of the 50 states and Puerto Rico, candidates may be nominated by a team manager or head coach. The department baseball committee selects a player who demonstrates outstanding leadership, citizenship, character, scholarship, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: The scholarship may be used at any accredited school above the high school level.
226 ■ AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
700 North Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tel: (317)630-1249
Fax: (317)630-1223
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.baseball.legion.org/awards.htm
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, participants in the American Legion baseball program who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
Title of Award: ECI Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 9 each year. Funds Available: The awards are $1,000 scholarships. Duration: The awards are presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to participants in the American Legion baseball regional tournaments and the American Legion World Series. Candidates must be high school seniors or graduates who will be entering college as a freshman in the fall; students still in high school are not eligible. Selection is based on academic achievement. Additional Information: These awards are funded by the ECI Scholarship Foundation of Educational Communications Inc.
227 ■ AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
700 North Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tel: (317)630-1249
Fax: (317)630-1223
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.baseball.legion.org/awards.htm
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, participants in the American Legion baseball program who demonstrate outstanding leadership.
Title of Award: Gatorade Leadership Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 8 winners in regional tournaments receive $1,000 scholarships; 1 of those receives an additional scholarship as the George W. Rulon American Legion Player of the Year. Funds Available: The outstanding participants in the regional tournaments receive $1,000 scholarships; the outstanding participant in the American Legion World Series receives an additional $2,000 scholarship. Duration: The awards are presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to participants in the American Legion baseball regional tournaments and the American Legion World Series. Candidates must be high school seniors or graduates who will be entering college as a freshman in the fall; students still in high school are not eligible. Selection is based on integrity, mental attitude, cooperation, citizenship, sportsmanship, scholastic aptitude, and general good conduct. Additional Information: These awards, first presented in 1986, are funded by Stokely-Van Camp, the maker of Gatorade. The player selected at the World Series is also designated as the George W. Rulon American Legion Play of the Year.
228 ■ AMERICAN MILITARY RETIREES ASSOCIATION, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5436 Peru Street, Suite 1
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Tel: (518)563-9479
Free: 800-424-2969
Fax: (518)324-5204
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.amra1973.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the American Military Retirees Association (AMRA) and their dependents.
Title of Award: Sergeant Major Douglas R. Drum Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 13 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $1,000, 1 at $800, 2 at $500, and 9 at $300. Funds Available: Stipends range from $300 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to current members of AMRA and their dependents, children, and grandchildren. Applicants must be working on a degree at an accredited college or university. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership abilities, character, citizenship, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Membership in AMRA is open to all retired members of the armed forces, regardless of rank.
229 ■ AMERICAN MILITARY SPOUSE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
9912 Great Oaks Way
Fairfax, VA 22030
Tel: (703)591-8444
Fax: (703)591-8333
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study to spouses of military personnel.
Title of Award: American Military Spouse Education Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to spouses of U.S. uniformed military service members (active-duty, Reserve, National Guard, and retired). Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Spouses who are also uniformed military service members are ineligible. Within each category of military service (active-duty, Reserve, National Guard, retired), applicants with the lowest rank receive the highest priority. Ties are broken by date of rank. Special consideration is given to spouses whose military member was 1) killed while serving on active duty, or 2) wounded while serving on active duty and has received a disability rating of 50% or higher. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time.
230 ■ AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
Attn: Secretary-Treasurer
1300 L Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)842-4268
Fax: (202)842-8530
Web Site: http://www.apwu.org/dept/sec-treas/stscholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for vocational education to children of members of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU).
Title of Award: American Postal Workers Union Vocational Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years or until completion of the program.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are the children, stepchildren, or legally adopted children of active or deceased members of the APWU who have been in good standing for at least 1 year or were members for 1 year immediately preceding death. Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited trade, technical, industrial, or vocational school. Selection is based on school records, personal qualifications, evidence of a commitment to an occupation, response to contemporary questions, and a 500-word essay on "What the Union Way of Life Means to Me." Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
231 ■ AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
Attn: Secretary-Treasurer
1300 L Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)842-4268
Fax: (202)842-8530
Web Site: http://www.apwu.org/dept/sec-treas/stscholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to children of members of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU).
Title of Award: E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year: 1 in each of the union's 5 areas. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are the children, grandchildren, stepchildren, and legally adopted children of active or deceased members of the union who have been in good standing for at least 1 year or were members for 1 year immediately preceding death. Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college, university, or community college as full-time students. Selection is based on school records, personal qualifications, SAT or ACT scores, responses to questions on contemporary issues, and an essay (up to 500 words) on "What the union way of life means to me." Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1969.
232 ■ AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION
Attn: DEED Administrator
2301 M Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037-1484
Tel: (202)467-2960
Fax: (202)467-2910
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.appanet.org
To recognize and reward undergraduate and graduate students who develop and demonstrate outstanding projects related to energy innovation.
Title of Award: DEED Technical Design Project Area, Field, or Subject: Energy-related areas Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The grant is $5,000. An additional $3,000 is available to pay for travel expenses to attend the engineering and operations technical conference of the American Public Power Association (APPA) and present their project. If more than 1 student is involved in a project, the award funds are split among all participants. Duration: This competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are undergraduate and graduate students in energy-related disciplines at accredited colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Applicants must complete a technical design project and submit a final report on the project, describing activities, cost, sources used, achievements, problems, results, and recommendations. The project must relate to energy innovation, improving efficiencies, and lowering the cost of providing energy services to the customers of publicly owned electric utilities. Selection is based on the applicability of benefits to public power systems, the applicant's major in an academic field related to the electric power or energy service industries, academic performance, generalizable methodologies, and promotion of energy efficiency. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: The APPA is the national trade organization representing approximately 2,000 publicly-owned electric utilities. Its research project, the Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Developments (DEED), was established in 1980.
233 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Title of Award: American Radio Relay League General Fund Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions in any subject area who are licensed radio amateurs (any class). Applicants must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
234 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs, particularly from designated states, who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Title of Award: Mary Lou Brown Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs of general class. Preference is given to students residing in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington and attending school in those states. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or better and a demonstrated interest in promoting the Amateur Radio Service. They must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
235 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs, particularly from Texas or Oklahoma, who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree.
Title of Award: Tom and Judith Comstock Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who 1) have been accepted at a 2-year or 4-year college and 2) are licensed radio amateurs of any class. Preference is given to residents of Texas or Oklahoma. Applicants must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
236 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs, particularly from Georgia or Alabama, who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree.
Title of Award: Charles Clarke Cordle Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to licensed radio amateurs of any class who are working on an undergraduate degree. Preference is given to residents of Georgia and Alabama who are attending college in those states and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants
must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
237 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are high school seniors planning to attend college.
Title of Award: Dayton Amateur Radio Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students at accredited institutions in any subject area who are licensed radio amateurs (any class). Applicants must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association, P.O. Box 44, Dayton, OH 45401, (937) 237-8440.
238 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Title of Award: K2TEO Martin J. Green, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students in any field who are enrolled at accredited institutions and are licensed radio amateurs of general class. Applicants must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Preference is given to students whose parents, grandparents, siblings, or other relatives are also ham radio operators. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
239 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide funding for college to licensed radio amateurs.
Title of Award: NCDXF Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to licensed radio amateurs who plan to seek a degree at a junior college, 4-year college or university, or trade school in the United States. There is no restriction on the field of study. Applicants must have at least a technician class license; preference is given to students indicating an interest and activity in DXing. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Northern California DX Foundation (NCDXF), Inc., P.O. Box 1328, Los Altos, CA 94023-1328, (707) 794-9801, Fax: (707) 794-8033, E-mail: [email protected].
240 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Title of Award: New England FEMARA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies, depending upon the availability of funds; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded per year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs of technician class. Applicants must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Preference is given to applicants from the 6 New England states. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
241 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Title of Award: Scholarship Honoring Senator Barry Goldwater, K7UGA Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs at the novice level or higher. Applicants must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
242 ■ AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
To provide financial assistance to members of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), particularly from Pennsylvania, who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Title of Award: "You've Got a Friend in Pennsylvania" Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs of general class and ARRL members. Applicants must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Preference is given to residents of Pennsylvania. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
243 ■ AMERICAN RED CROSS
c/o Scholarship America
Attn: Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
P.O. Box 297
St. Peter, MN 56082
Tel: (507)931-1682
Free: 800-537-4180
Fax: (507)931-9168
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to persons with hemophilia and their children.
Title of Award: HemAspheres University Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year: 2 to students with hemophilia and 1 to the child of a parent with hemophilia. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible, candidates must be high school seniors, high school graduates, or college students already enrolled in full-time study. Applicants must either be receiving treatment for hemophilia or have a parent receiving treatment for hemophilia. They must be planning to enroll full time at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership ability, school and community activities, work experience, educational and career goals, and personal or family financial circumstances. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is managed by Scholarship America and sponsored by the American Red Cross. Recipients must attend an accredited college or university in the continental United States. Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate study only.
244 ■ AMERICAN ROAD AND TRANSPORTATION BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
Attn: Transportation Development Foundation
1219 28th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-3389
Tel: (202)289-4434
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.artba.org/foundation/hwy_worker_scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to children of highway workers killed or disabled on the job.
Title of Award: Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 12 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's institution to be used for tuition, books, or required fees, but not for room and board. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the sons, daughters, and legally adopted children of highway workers who die or have become permanently disabled in roadway construction zone accidents. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university, 2-year college, or vocational/technical school. Their parent must have been employed by a transportation construction firm or a transportation public agency at the time of death or disabling injury. Selection is based on academic performance (GPA of 2.5 or higher), a 200-word statement from the applicant on reasons for wanting to continue education, letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1999.
245 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Administrator
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
Tel: (404)636-8400
Fax: (404)321-5478
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ashrae.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate engineering students interested in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R).
Title of Award: Henry Adams Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate engineering students working on a bachelor's degree in a program recognized as accredited by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Applicants must be enrolled full time in a course of study that has traditionally been preparatory for the profession of HVAC&R. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and at least 1 full year of undergraduate study remaining. Selection is based on potential service to the HVAC&R profession, financial need, leadership ability, recommendations from instructors, and character. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.
246 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Administrator
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
Tel: (404)636-8400
Fax: (404)321-5478
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ashrae.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate engineering students interested in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R).
Title of Award: ASHRAE Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate engineering students working on a bachelor's degree in a program recognized as accredited by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Applicants must be enrolled full time in a course of study that has traditionally been preparatory for the profession of HVAC&R. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and at least 1 full year of undergraduate study remaining. Selection is based on potential service to the HVAC&R profession, financial need, leadership ability, recommendations from instructors, and character. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.
247 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Administrator
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
Tel: (404)636-8400
Fax: (404)321-5478
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ashrae.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate engineering students at schools in selected states who are interested in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R).
Title of Award: ASHRAE Region IV Benny Bootle Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate engineering students working on a bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited program in Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina. Applicants must be enrolled full time in a course of study that has traditionally been preparatory for the profession of HVAC&R. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and at least 1 full year of undergraduate study remaining. Selection is based on potential service to the HVAC&R profession, financial need, leadership ability, recommendations from instructors, and character. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.
248 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Administrator
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
Tel: (404)636-8400
Fax: (404)321-5478
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ashrae.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate engineering students at schools in selected areas who are interested in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R).
Title of Award: ASHRAE Region VIII Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate engineering students working on a bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited program in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas. Applicants must be enrolled full time in a course of study that has traditionally been preparatory for the profession of HVAC&R. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and at least 1 full year of undergraduate study remaining. Selection is based on potential service to the HVAC&R profession, financial need, leadership ability, recommendations from instructors, and character. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.
249 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Administrator
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
Tel: (404)636-8400
Fax: (404)321-5478
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ashrae.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate engineering students interested in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R).
Title of Award: ASHRAE Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate engineering students working on a bachelor's degree in a program recognized as accredited by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Applicants must be enrolled full time in a course of study that has traditionally been preparatory for the profession of HVAC&R. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and at least 1 full year of undergraduate study remaining. Selection is based on potential service to the HVAC&R profession, financial need, leadership ability, recommendations from instructors, and character. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.
250 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Administrator
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
Tel: (404)636-8400
Fax: (404)321-5478
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ashrae.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate engineering students interested in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R).
Title of Award: Willis H. Carrier Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $10,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate engineering students working on a bachelor's degree in a program recognized as accredited by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Applicants must be enrolled full time in a course of study that has traditionally been preparatory for the profession of HVAC&R. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and at least 2 full years of undergraduate study remaining. Selection is based on potential service to the HVAC&R profession, financial need, leadership ability, recommendations from instructors, and character. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.
251 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Administrator
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
Tel: (404)636-8400
Fax: (404)321-5478
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ashrae.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate engineering students interested in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R).
Title of Award: Frank M. Coda Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate engineering students working on a bachelor's degree in a program recognized as accredited by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Applicants must be enrolled full time in a course of study that has traditionally been preparatory for the profession of HVAC&R. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and at least 2 full years of undergraduate study remaining. Selection is based on potential service to the HVAC&R profession, financial need, leadership ability, recommendations from instructors, and character. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.
252 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Administrator
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
Tel: (404)636-8400
Fax: (404)321-5478
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ashrae.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate engineering students interested in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R).
Title of Award: Duane Hanson Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate engineering students working on a bachelor's degree in a program recognized as accredited by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Applicants must be enrolled full time in a course of study that has traditionally been preparatory for the profession of HVAC&R. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and at least 1 full year of undergraduate study remaining. Selection is based on potential service to the HVAC&R profession, financial need, leadership ability, recommendations from instructors, and character. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.
253 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Administrator
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
Tel: (404)636-8400
Fax: (404)321-5478
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ashrae.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate engineering students interested in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R).
Title of Award: Alwin B. Newton Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate engineering students working on a bachelor's degree in a program recognized as accredited by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Applicants must be enrolled full time in a course of study that has traditionally been preparatory for the profession of HVAC&R. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and at least 1 full year of undergraduate study remaining. Selection is based on potential service to the HVAC&R profession, financial need, leadership ability, recommendations from instructors, and character. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.
254 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Administrator
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
Tel: (404)636-8400
Fax: (404)321-5478
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ashrae.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate engineering students interested in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R).
Title of Award: Reuben Trane Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 2 years, provided the recipient maintains full-time status and satisfactory academic standing.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate engineering students working on a bachelor's degree in a program recognized as accredited by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Applicants must be enrolled full time in a course of study that has traditionally been preparatory for the profession of HVAC&R. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and at least 2 full years of undergraduate study remaining. Selection is based on potential service to the HVAC&R profession, financial need, leadership ability, recommendations from instructors, and character. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.
255 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY
Attn: Food, Drug and Cosmetic Division
600 North Plankinton Avenue
P.O. Box 3005
Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005
Tel: (414)272-8575
Free: 800-248-1946
Fax: (414)272-1734
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asq.org/fdc/awards/index.html
To provide financial assistance to members and family members of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) division of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) who are interested in working on a college degree.
Title of Award: FD&C Founders Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to FD&C members and their immediate family members who have been accepted at a 4-year college or university. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 10-page article on what quality means to them. Selection is based on that article, academic achievement as measured by GPA and SAT or ACT scores, honors and awards, extracurricular activities, and paid and volunteer employment experience. Additional Information: Information is also available from Barbara Dixon, FD&C Scholarship Chair, c/o Telik, Inc., 3165 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304, E-mail: [email protected].
256 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY
Attn: Service Quality Division
600 North Plankinton Avenue
P.O. Box 3005
Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005
Tel: (414)272-8575
Free: 800-248-1946
Fax: (414)272-1734
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asq.org/service/scholarship/index.html
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Service Quality Division (SQD) of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), their families, and people they sponsor.
Title of Award: A.C. Rosander Service Quality Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $1,500 per year. Funds are paid directly to the university for tuition, books, and associated fees. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering or enrolled in an accredited university. Applicants may be current members of SQD, the family of a member, or sponsored by a member, although SQD members receive priority. An essay, from 3 to 5 pages in length on the topic "Leveraging Innovation in Service Quality," must accompany each application. Selection of scholarship recipients is based on the essay (40 points), the application (30 points), academic achievement (20 points), and SQD membership (10 points). Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 2004. Information is also available from Nicole Van Hill, Allstate Insurance Company, 3100 Sanders Road, Suite J2A, Northbrook, IL 60062, (847) 402-0442, E-mail: [email protected].
257 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS-NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
c/o New Jersey State Safety Council
6 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
Tel: (732)269-7683
Web Site: http://www.njasse.org/scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are relatives of members of the New Jersey chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).
Title of Award: Joyce Cunningham Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are the children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren of members of the New Jersey ASSE chapter. Applicants must be residents of New Jersey, although they may be enrolled at a college or university in any state. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on GPA; leadership skills as demonstrated by participation in extracurricular activities; involvement in professional organizations, communication skills; and awards and honors. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: February, May, August, or November of each year.
258 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF WOMEN ACCOUNTANTS-ST. LOUIS CHAPTER
c/o Kimberly Temme
Maryville University
13550 Conway Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
Tel: (314)529-9639
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aswastlouis.org/scholarships/geninfo.html
To provide financial assistance to accounting students at colleges and universities in Missouri and eastern Illinois.
Title of Award: Darthe F. Nay Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Up to 4 each year: 2 at $1,000 and 2 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Funds are paid to the university or college. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students majoring in accounting at a college or university in Missouri or eastern Illinois. Applicants must have completed 60 semester hours with at least 12 hours in accounting and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on leadership potential, financial need, and classroom attendance. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
259 ■ AMERICAN WATER SKI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Attn: Director
1251 Holy Cow Road
Polk City, FL 33868-8200
Tel: (863)324-2472
Fax: (863)324-3996
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.waterskihalloffame.com
To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled college students who participate in water skiing.
Title of Award: American Water Ski Educational Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be full-time students at 2-year or 4-year accredited colleges. They must have completed at least their freshmen year and be active members of a sport division within USA Water Ski (AWSA, ABC, AKA, WSDA, NSSA, NCWSA, NWSRA, and AWA). U.S. citizenship is required. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on a topic that changes annually but relates to water skiing; recently, the topic was, "How can USA Water Ski create tournaments so that the competing is more enjoyable and more fun for the athletes participating?" Selection is based on the essay, academic record, leadership, extracurricular involvement, letters of recommendation, AWSA membership activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named scholarships: the Jennifer Odom Scholarship, the AWSEF Scholarship, the William D. Clifford Scholarship, the Barbara Bolding/Jim Grew Scholarship, the Elmer Stalling/Southern Region Scholarship, and the "Big" Al Wagner/Western Region Scholarship.
260 ■ AMERICAN WATER SKI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Attn: Director
1251 Holy Cow Road
Polk City, FL 33868-8200
Tel: (863)324-2472
Fax: (863)324-3996
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.waterskihalloffame.com
To provide financial assistance and work experience to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in water skiing.
Title of Award: Nancie Rideout-Robertson Bonus Internship Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year, including at least 4 weeks (during semester breaks, spring break, summer) at AWSEF headquarters in Polk City, Florida.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to upper-division and graduate students who are members of the United States Water Ski Association (USWSA) and the American Water Ski Educational Foundation (AWSEF). Applicants must have participated in the sport of water skiing as a skier, official, and/or volunteer worker and be able to demonstrate leadership potential. They must have a GPA of at least "B+" overall and an "A" average in their major field of study. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 500-word personal statement on why they wish to be awarded this scholarship and serve as an intern at AWSEF; and 2) an internship proposal, covering their learning goals and how they want to apply the skills and knowledge related to their program of study in college or graduate school to their internship, the kinds of contributions they think they can make toward the goals of AWSEF, how they would allocate their time toward their internship activities, when they could complete their "onsite" requirement, and the kinds of skills and knowledge of people with whom they might like to work during their internship. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004.
261 ■ AMVETS-DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS
2200 South Sixth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Tel: (217)528-4713
Free: 800-638-VETS
Fax: (217)528-9896
Web Site: http://www.amvets.com/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Illinois who have participated in Junior ROTC (JROTC), especially children and grandchildren of veterans.
Title of Award: Illinois AMVETS Junior ROTC Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Illinois who have taken the ACT or SAT and have participated in the JROTC program. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Priority is given to children and grandchildren of veterans. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
262 ■ AMVETS-DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS
2200 South Sixth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Tel: (217)528-4713
Free: 800-638-VETS
Fax: (217)528-9896
Web Site: http://www.amvets.com/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Illinois, especially children and grandchildren of veterans.
Title of Award: Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 30 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Illinois who have taken the ACT or SAT. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Priority is given to children and grandchildren of veterans. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
263 ■ AMVETS-DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS
2200 South Sixth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Tel: (217)528-4713
Free: 800-638-VETS
Fax: (217)528-9896
Web Site: http://www.amvets.com/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Illinois, especially children and grandchildren of veterans, who are interested in attending trade school.
Title of Award: Illinois AMVETS Trade School Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Illinois who have been accepted at an approved trade school. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Priority is given to children and grandchildren of veterans. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
264 ■ AMVETS LADIES AUXILIARY
Attn: National Scholarship Officer
4647 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 20706-4380
Tel: (301)459-6255
Fax: (301)459-5403
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://amvetsaux.org/programs.htm
To provide financial assistance to members and certain dependents of members of AMVETS Auxiliary who are already enrolled in college.
Title of Award: AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 7 each year: 2 at $1,000 and 5 at $750. Funds Available: Scholarships are $1,000 or $750 each. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must belong to AMVETS Auxiliary or be the child or grandchild of a member. They must be in at least the
second year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university. Applications must include 3 letters of recommendation and an essay (from 200 to 500 words) about their past accomplishments, career and educational goals, and objectives for the future. Selection is based on the letters of reference (15%), academic record (25%), the essay (25%), and financial need (35%). Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
265 ■ AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Attn: Scholarships
4647 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 20706-3807
Tel: (301)459-9600; 877-7-AMVETS
Fax: (301)459-7924
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.amvets.org
To provide financial assistance for college to the children and grandchildren of members of AMVETS who have participated in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) in high school.
Title of Award: AMVETS JROTC Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who are JROTC cadets and the children or grandchildren of an AMVETS member or of a deceased veteran who would have been eligible to be an AMVETS member. U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants must be interested in working full time on an undergraduate degree at an accredited college, university, or technical/trade school. Selection is based on financial need, academic promise (GPA of 3.0 or higher), involvement in extracurricular activities, and an essay of 50 to 100 words on "What a Higher Education Means to Me." Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.
266 ■ AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Attn: Scholarships
4647 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 20706-3807
Tel: (301)459-9600; 877-7-AMVETS
Fax: (301)459-7924
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.amvets.org
To provide financial assistance to the children and grandchildren of members of AMVETS who are entering college.
Title of Award: AMVETS National Scholarships for Entering College Freshmen Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year (1 in each AMVETS national district). Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years (provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher).
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who are the children or grandchildren of an AMVETS member or of a deceased veteran who would have been eligible to be an AMVETS member. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on financial need, academic promise (GPA of 3.0 or higher), involvement in extracurricular activities, and an essay of 50 to 100 words on "What a Higher Education Means to Me." Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.
267 ■ AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Attn: Scholarships
4647 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 20706-3807
Tel: (301)459-9600; 877-7-AMVETS
Fax: (301)459-7924
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.amvets.org
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to certain veterans who are members of AMVETS.
Title of Award: AMVETS National Scholarships for Veterans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: Up to 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AMVETS members who are veterans and U.S. citizens. Applicants must be interested in working full time on an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or certification from an accredited technical/trade school. Selection is based on financial need, academic promise, military duty and awards, volunteer activities, community services, jobs held during the past 4 years, and an essay of 50 to 100 words on "What a Higher Education Means to Me." Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.
268 ■ ANCHOR SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 9535
Norfolk, VA 23505
Tel: (757)374-3769
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.anchorscholarship.com
To provide financial assistance for college to dependents of active-duty or retired personnel serving in the Naval Surface Forces.
Title of Award: Anchor Scholarship Foundation Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 35 of these scholarships, worth $60,000, were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $2,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to dependents of active-duty or retired personnel who have served at least 6 years (need not be consecutive) in a unit under the administrative control of Commanders, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, or U.S. Pacific Fleet. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university to work on a bachelor's degree as a full-time student. Selection is based on academic proficiency, extracurricular activities, character, all-around ability, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This foundation was established in 1980 and limited to personnel who had served in the Atlantic Fleet. Its program was originally known as the SURFLANT Scholarship Foundation Award. In 2004, the program was expanded to include those who served in the Pacific Fleet and the current name was adopted. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.
269 ■ ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION
Attn: Sweepstakes Scholarships
10805 East Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO 80014
Tel: (303)696-4500
Fax: (303)696-4599
Web Site: http://www.arabianhorses.org/education/education_scholarships_foundation.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are members of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA).
Title of Award: International Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 40 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AHA members who are graduating from high school and planning to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student. Applicants must have competed at the regional or national level on a sweepstakes nominated horse. Along with their application, they must submit their most recent high school transcript, a list of sweepstakes horses and the regional or national competitions where they have shown, a description of their extracurricular activities and leadership roles, a list of any honors or academic distinctions they have received, a description of their specific equine involvement over the past 2 years, and a brief essay on their future career goals. Selection is based on merit. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.Additional Information: Funding for this program, which began in 2002, is provided by the International Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Commission.
270 ■ ARABIAN HORSE FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Office
Ten Farnham Park Drive
Houston, TX 77024-7501
Tel: (713)952-7081
Fax: (713)977-9883
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/jvenhaus/horse/Scholar/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who have a record of equine involvement.
Title of Award: Arabian Horse Foundation General Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher with no grade below a "D."
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have a record of involvement with horses. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university. High school seniors must have a GPA of "B" or higher; college students must have at least a 3.5 GPA. Along with their application, they must submit information on their financial need, honors or academic awards, extracurricular activities and offices, leadership role, career goal, and equine involvement for the past 2 years. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
271 ■ ARABIAN HORSE FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Office
Ten Farnham Park Drive
Houston, TX 77024-7501
Tel: (713)952-7081
Fax: (713)977-9883
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/jvenhaus/horse/Scholar/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who have a record of equine involvement.
Title of Award: Arabian Horse Foundation Regional Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 18 each year: 1 in each region of the Arabian Horse Association. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains of GPA of 2.5 or higher with no grade below a "D."
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have a record of involvement with horses. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university. High school seniors must have a GPA of "B" or higher; college students must have at least a 3.5 GPA. Along with their application, they must submit information on their financial need, honors or academic awards, extracurricular activities and offices, leadership role, career goal, and equine involvement for the past 2 years. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
272 ■ ARABIAN HORSE FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Office
Ten Farnham Park Drive
Houston, TX 77024-7501
Tel: (713)952-7081
Fax: (713)977-9883
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/jvenhaus/horse/Scholar/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who have a record of equine involvement.
Title of Award: Jon Oostermeyer Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher with no grade below a "D."
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have a record of involvement with horses. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university. High school seniors must have a GPA of "B" or higher; college students must have at least a 3.5 GPA. Along with their application, they must submit information on their financial need, honors or academic awards, extracurricular activities and offices, leadership role, career goal, and equine involvement for the past 2 years. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
273 ■ ARABIAN HORSE FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Office
Ten Farnham Park Drive
Houston, TX 77024-7501
Tel: (713)952-7081
Fax: (713)977-9883
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/jvenhaus/horse/Scholar/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance for college to high school students who have a record of equine involvement.
Title of Award: Spirit of a Winner Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 7 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have a record of involvement with horses. Applicants must be juniors or seniors in high school who have shown at the Youth Nationals of the Arabian Horse Association. They must have a GPA of "B" or higher. Along with their application, they must submit information on their financial need, honors or academic awards, extracurricular activities and offices, leadership role, career goal, and equine involvement for the past 2 years. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
274 ■ ARABIAN HORSE FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Office
Ten Farnham Park Drive
Houston, TX 77024-7501
Tel: (713)952-7081
Fax: (713)977-9883
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/jvenhaus/horse/Scholar/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who have a record of equine involvement.
Title of Award: Don Thompson Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher with no grade below a "D."
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have a record of involvement with horses. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university. Preference is given to students who have a GPA between 2.8 and 3.25, whose financial resources are modest, and who are attending a school with relatively low tuition. Along with their application, they must submit information on their financial need, honors or academic awards, extracurricular activities and offices, leadership role, career goal, and equine involvement for the past 2 years. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
275 ■ ARABIAN HORSE TRUST
12000 Zuni Street
Westminster, CO 80234-2300
Tel: (303)450-4710
Fax: (303)450-4707
Web Site: http://www.imh.org/imh/bw/arabian.html
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who have been involved with horses and are interested in attending college.
Title of Award: William Zekan Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors, be able to demonstrate financial need, and have an ongoing interest in and commitment to Arabian horses. Selection is based on both need and achievement. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The fund was established in 1992.
276 ■ ARIZONA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Soldier Support Center
Attn: Education
5636 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008-3495
Tel: (602)267-2885
Fax: (602)267-2912
Web Site: http://www.az.ngb.army.mil
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Arizona Army or Air National Guard.
Title of Award: Arizona National Guard State Education Reimbursement Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Recipients are reimbursed for the actual cost of completed education, to a maximum of $250 per semester hour or $6,500 per state fiscal year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains satisfactory drill performance.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Arizona Army and Air National Guard who have completed Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT). Applicants must have attended annual training or equivalent training and may not have any AWOLs. They must be working on a college degree or certification at an Arizona institution. Deadline for Receipt: Applications for reimbursement must be submitted no later than 15 calendar days after the start of school.
277 ■ ARIZONA COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
2020 North Central Avenue, Suite 550
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4503
Tel: (602)258-2435
Fax: (602)258-2483
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.azhighered.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Arizona who can demonstrate financial need.
Title of Award: Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awards range from $100 to $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Arizona residents who are attending or planning to attend a participating Arizona postsecondary educational institution as either a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating institution in Arizona sets its own deadline. Additional Information: This program was formerly known as the Arizona State Student Incentive Grant Program.
278 ■ ARIZONA COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
2020 North Central Avenue, Suite 550
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4503
Tel: (602)258-2435
Fax: (602)258-2483
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.azhighered.org
To provide financial assistance to graduates of Arizona community colleges who wish to attend a private postsecondary institution in the state.
Title of Award: Arizona Private Postsecondary Education Student Financial Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies; grants are awarded on a priority of receipt basis. Funds Available: The award is $1,500 per year. Participants must agree when they accept the award to repay the full amount if they do not graduate with their bachelor's degree within 3 years of the initial receipt of the award. Duration: 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have graduated or are about to graduate from a public community college in Arizona with an associate degree. Applicants must be planning to attend a private baccalaureate degree-granting institution in Arizona and be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program on a full-time basis. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: Applications are accepted throughout the year to accommodate the various enrollment periods for the different private postsecondary institutions. Additional Information: This program was formerly known as the Arizona Postsecondary Education Voucher Program.
279 ■ ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarships
P.O. Box 36233
Phoenix, AZ 85067-6233
Tel: (602)252-9445
Fax: (602)264-6802
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.affcf.org/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance for college to Arizona residents who have been foster children.
Title of Award: AFFCF Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to current and former wards of the state of Arizona who are enrolled at or accepted into a school, college, course of study, or other educational program. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Awards are presented on a first-come, first-served basis, with preference to students applying to renew their scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time.
280 ■ ARIZONA KIDNEY FOUNDATION
Attn: Patient Services Director
4203 East Indian School Road, Suite 140
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Tel: (602)840-1644
Fax: (602)840-2360
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.azkidney.org
To provide financial assistance for college to kidney patients in Arizona.
Title of Award: Peter and Bruce Bidstrup Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: This scholarship pays the tuition fees at schools in Arizona.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students in Arizona who are undergoing dialysis treatment or have received kidney transplants. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college, community college, or technical school in Arizona. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Additional Information: This scholarship fund was established in 1985 to honor Peter and Bruce Bidstrup, who did not survive kidney disease. Its selection committee is chaired by their mother, Carol Bidstrup. Recipients must attend school in Arizona.
281 ■ ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
700 South Rock Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
Tel: (501)372-1116
Free: 800-220-ARCF
Fax: (501)372-1166
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arcf.org
To provide financial assistance for college to children of deceased veterans or other government officials in Arkansas.
Title of Award: Arkansas Service Memorial Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; since this program was established, it has awarded 115 scholarships worth $125,000. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient is making satisfactory progress toward a degree.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Arkansas whose parent died in service to the community, state, or nation. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college in Arkansas on a full-time basis. Selection is based on such factors as academics, school activities, community service, future goals, faculty and advisor recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1984.
282 ■ ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
700 South Rock Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
Tel: (501)372-1116
Free: 800-220-ARCF
Fax: (501)372-1166
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arcf.org
To provide financial assistance for college to minorities graduating from high schools in Arkansas.
Title of Award: SBC L.C. and Daisy Bates Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; since this program was established, it has awarded more than $875,000 to more than 100 Arkansas high school students. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school and may be used for any legitimate educational expense, such as tuition, fees, books, room, and board. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be minority high school seniors, U.S. citizens, and residents of Arkansas. They must be planning to attend an accredited 4-year college in Arkansas on a full-time basis. Along with their application, they must submit an essay, up to 500 words, on their plans as they relate to their educational and career objectives and long-term goals. Selection is based on such factors as academics, school activities, community service, future goals, faculty and advisor recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program, which began in 1987, is funded by the SBC Foundation.
283 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Financial Aid Division
114 East Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201-3818
Tel: (501)371-2050
Free: 800-54-STUDY
Fax: (501)371-2001
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arkansashighered.com/challenge.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in Arkansas.
Title of Award: Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 8,728 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $3,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Arkansas residents who are graduating high school seniors, are planning to attend an approved Arkansas 2- or 4-year public or private college or university, and can demonstrate financial need. The maximum family income is $60,000 for a family with 1 dependent child; it increases $5,000 for each additional dependent child and another $10,000 for each additional dependent child in college full time. Eligibility depends on a correlation between ACT scores, GPA, and whether the applicant wishes to attend a 2-year or a 4-year institution. Students with an ACT score of 15 to 18 must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher if they wish to attend a 4-year school or 3.0 for a 2-year school. Students with an ACT score of 19 must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher if they wish to attend a 4-year school or 2.75 for a 2-year school. Students with an ACT score of 20 to 24 must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher if they wish to attend a 4-year school or 2.5 for a 2-year school. Students with an ACT score of 25 to 36 must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher if they wish to attend a 4-year school or 2.25 for a 2-year school. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1991.
284 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Financial Aid Division
114 East Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201-3818
Tel: (501)371-2050
Free: 800-54-STUDY
Fax: (501)371-2001
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arkansashighered.com/governorscholars.html
To provide financial assistance to exceptional high school seniors in Arkansas.
Title of Award: Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 250 each year. Funds Available: Stipends up to $10,000 per year are provided. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years provided the recipient maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and completes at least 30 semester hours each year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, are residents of Arkansas, can demonstrate leadership, and are planning to enroll in a college or university in Arkansas. Applicants must have an SAT score of 1410 or higher, have an ACT score of 32 or higher, be a National Merit Finalist or a National Achievement Scholar, or have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Selection is based on high school GPA, class rank, ACT or SAT score, school leadership, and community leadership. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1997.
285 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Financial Aid Division
114 East Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201-3818
Tel: (501)371-2050
Free: 800-54-STUDY
Fax: (501)371-2001
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arkansashighered.com/governorscholars.html
To provide financial assistance to outstanding high school seniors in Arkansas.
Title of Award: Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 75 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $4,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA and completes at least 30 semester hours each year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, are residents of Arkansas, can demonstrate leadership, and are planning to enroll in a college or university in the state. Applicants must have an SAT score of 1220 or higher, an ACT score of 27 or higher, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher in academic courses. Selection is based on high school GPA, class rank, ACT or SAT score, school leadership, and community leadership. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1983.
286 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Financial Aid Division
114 East Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201-3818
Tel: (501)371-2050
Free: 800-54-STUDY
Fax: (501)371-2001
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arkansashighered.com/lawenforcement.html
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to the dependents of deceased or disabled Arkansas law enforcement officers, fire fighters, or other designated public employees.
Title of Award: Arkansas Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents' Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: UndergraduateNumber Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The scholarship covers tuition, on-campus room charges, and fees (but not books, school supplies, food, materials, or dues for extracurricular activities) at any state-supported college or university in Arkansas. Duration: Up to 8 semesters, as long as the student is working on a baccalaureate or associate degree.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the spouses and/or children (natural, adopted, or step) of Arkansas residents who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty as law enforcement officers, municipal police officers, sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, constables, state correction employees, game wardens, state park employees who are commissioned law enforcement officers or emergency response employees, full-time or volunteer fire fighters, state forestry employees engaged in fighting forest fires, certain Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department employees, and public school teachers. Children must be less than 23 years of age. Spouses may not have remarried. All applicants must have been Arkansas residents for at least 6 months. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year for fall term, November of each year for spring or winter term, April of each year for first summer session, or June of each year for second summer session.
287 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Financial Aid Division
114 East Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201-3818
Tel: (501)371-2050
Free: 800-54-STUDY
Fax: (501)371-2001
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arkansashighered.com/miakia.html
To provide financial assistance for educational purposes to dependents of Arkansas veterans who were killed in action or became POWs or MIAs after January 1, 1960.
Title of Award: Arkansas Missing in Action/Killed in Action Dependents' Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The program pays for tuition, general registration fees, special course fees, activity fees, room and board (if provided in campus facilities), and other charges associated with earning a degree or certificate. Duration: 1 year; undergraduates may obtain renewal as long as they make satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree; graduate students may obtain renewal as long as they maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and make satisfactory progress toward a degree.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the natural children, adopted children, stepchildren, and spouses of Arkansas residents who became a prisoner of war, killed in action, missing in action, or killed on ordnance delivery after January 1, 1960. Applicants may be working or planning to work 1) on an undergraduate degree in Arkansas or 2) on a graduate or professional degree in Arkansas if their undergraduate degree was not received in Arkansas. Applicants need not be current Arkansas residents, but their parents or spouses must have been an Arkansas resident at the time of entering military service or at the time they were declared a prisoner of war, killed in action, or missing in action. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year for the fall term; November of each year for the spring term; April of each year for summer term I; June of each year for summer term II. Additional Information: Return or reported death of the veteran will not alter benefits. Applications must be submitted to the financial aid director at an Arkansas state-supported institution of higher education or state-supported technical/vocational school.
288 ■ ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Financial Aid Division
114 East Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201-3818
Tel: (501)371-2050
Free: 800-54-STUDY
Fax: (501)371-2001
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arkansashighered.com/secondeffort.html
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study to students in Arkansas who have earned a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
Title of Award: Arkansas Second Effort Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year or the cost of tuition, whichever is less. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for an additional 3 years (or equivalent for part-time students) or until completion of a baccalaureate degree, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Arkansas residents who did not graduate from high school but completed their GED certificate in the previous year. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an approved Arkansas 2or 4-year public or private postsecondary institution. They must be at least 18 years of age or a former member of a high school class that has graduated. The students who received the highest GED scores are awarded this scholarship. Financial need is not considered. Students do not apply for this award; eligible candidates are contacted directly by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education if they achieve the highest scores.
289 ■ ARKANSAS SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
614 East Emma Avenue, Suite 119
Springdale, AR 72764
Tel: (479)927-1402
Fax: (479)751-1110
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aspsf.org
To provide financial assistance for college to single parents in Arkansas.
Title of Award: Arkansas Single Parent Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Up to $6,000 in matching funds is provided to affiliates that raise money for scholarships on a local basis. Seed grants of $1,000 are available for start-up costs in newly affiliated counties.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are single parents in Arkansas. Applicants must reside in 1 of the counties in which a Single Parent Scholarship Fund has been established; for a list of these counties, contact the sponsor. Additional Information: This program was established in 1990.
290 ■ ARKANSAS STUDENT LOAN AUTHORITY
101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 401
Little Rock, AR 72201
800-443-6030
Web Site: http://www.asla.info/collegeplanning/woodruffscholarship.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Arkansas or students attending a postsecondary institution in the state.
Title of Award: R. Preston Woodruff, Jr. Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 20 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are mailed to the financial aid office at the designated school. Duration: 1 year; of the scholarships awarded each year, 1 may be renewed up to 3 additional years but the others are nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) residents of Arkansas, who may be attending a postsecondary institution in or out of the state, and 2) residents of other states attending a postsecondary institution in Arkansas. Postsecondary educational institutions include 2-year colleges, 4-year colleges and universities, and technical and trade schools. Applicants may enter online or by submitting a postcard with their name, address, telephone number, and name of their educational institution. Winners are selected at random. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
291 ■ ARMED FORCES COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION
Attn: AFCEA Educational Foundation
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033-3899
Tel: (703)631-6149
Free: 800-336-4583
Fax: (703)631-4693
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/rotc/MedalofHonor.asp
To provide financial assistance to ROTC cadets who demonstrate outstanding leadership performance and potential.
Title of Award: Medal of Honor AFCEA ROTC Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 4 each year: 1 each for Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force ROTC students. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ROTC cadets enrolled full time at an accredited degree-granting 4-year college or university in the United States. Applicants must be sophomores or juniors at the time of application and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher with a major in an academic discipline. Selection is based on demonstrated leadership performance and potential and strong commitment to serve in the U.S. armed forces. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2005, is sponsored by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation in partnership with the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Educational Foundation.
292 ■ ARMY AVIATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Attn: AAAA Scholarship Foundation
755 Main Street, Suite 4D
Monroe, CT 06468-2830
Tel: (203)268-2450
Fax: (203)268-5870
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.quad-a.org/scholarship.htm
To provide educational loans to members of the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) and their relatives.
Title of Award: Army Aviation Association of America Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum loan is $1,000 per year. All loans are interest free. Duration: Up to 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AAAA members and their spouses, unmarried siblings, and unmarried children. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
293 ■ ARMY AVIATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Attn: AAAA Scholarship Foundation
755 Main Street, Suite 4D
Monroe, CT 06468-2830
Tel: (203)268-2450
Fax: (203)268-5870
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.quad-a.org/scholarship.htm
To provide financial aid for undergraduate or graduate study to members of the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) and their relatives.
Title of Award: Army Aviation Association of America Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; since the program began in 1963, the foundation has awarded more than $2.2 million to more than 1,300 qualified applicants. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $4,000. Duration: Scholarships may be for 1 year, 2 years, or 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AAAA members and their spouses, unmarried siblings, unmarried children, and unmarried grandchildren. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university. Graduate students must include a 250-word essay on their life experiences, work history, and aspirations. Some scholarships are specifically reserved for enlisted, warrant officer, company grade, and Department of the Army civilian members. Selection is based on academic merit and personal achievement. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
294 ■ ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF
200 Stovall Street
Alexandria, VA 22332-0600
Tel: (703)428-0000; (866)878-0000
Fax: (703)325-7183
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aerhq.org/education_dependentchildren_MGJames.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependent children of Army personnel.
Title of Award: MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2,165 of these scholarships, with a value of $3,923,000 were awarded. Funds Available: The amount varies, depending on the needs of the recipient, but ranges from $900 to $1,900 per academic year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to dependent children under 22 years of age (including stepchildren and legally adopted children) of soldiers on active duty, retired, or deceased while on active duty or after retirement. Applicants must be unmarried and enrolled, accepted, or pending acceptance as full-time students in accredited postsecondary educational institutions. Selection is based primarily on financial need, but academic achievements and individual accomplishments are also considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Army Emergency Relief is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to "helping the Army take care of its own." Its primary mission is to provide financial assistance to Army people and their dependents in time of valid emergency need; its educational program was established as a secondary mission to meet a need of Army people for their dependents to pursue vocational training, preparation for acceptance by service academies, or an undergraduate education.
295 ■ ARMY ENGINEER ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 30260
Alexandria, VA 22310-8260
Tel: (703)428-7084
Fax: (703)428-6043
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.armyengineer.com/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to children and spouses of members of the Army Engineer Association (AEA).
Title of Award: Colonel Harold M. Beardslee Memorial Scholarship Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. At least 1 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who is the child of an active-duty or civilian AEA member; at least 1 is awarded to a graduating high school senior who is the child of an Army Reserve or Army National Guard AEA member; at least 1 is awarded to a child or spouse of an AEA member who is entering their second, third, or fourth year of a baccalaureate degree program. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to spouses and children of AEA members. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college or university as a full-time student. They must submit an essay on their reasons for seeking this award. Selection is based on the essay, scholastic aptitude, and letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
296 ■ ARMY ENGINEER ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 30260
Alexandria, VA 22310-8260
Tel: (703)428-7084
Fax: (703)428-6043
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.armyengineer.com/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to active-duty and Reservist enlisted members of the Army Engineer Association (AEA).
Title of Award: CSM Robert W. Elkey Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to active and Reserve component junior enlisted soldiers at the rank of staff sergeant or lower.
Applicants must be AEA members interested in additional college training. Selection is based primarily on financial need, although potential for academic success and standards of conduct as supported by personal references are also considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.
297 ■ ARMY ENGINEER ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 30260
Alexandria, VA 22310-8260
Tel: (703)428-7084
Fax: (703)428-6043
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.armyengineer.com/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to civilian members of the Army Engineer Association (AEA).
Title of Award: Saul Horowitz Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Department of the Army civilian engineers at the grade level of GS-9 and below. Applicants must be AEA members interested in additional college training. Selection is based primarily on financial need, although potential for academic success and standards of conduct as supported by personal references are also considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.
298 ■ ARMY ENGINEER ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 30260
Alexandria, VA 22310-8260
Tel: (703)428-7084
Fax: (703)428-6043
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.armyengineer.com/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Army Engineer Association (AEA) who are commissioned or warrant officers.
Title of Award: MG Leif J. Sverdrup Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to active and Reserve component junior grade officers at rank of captain or lower and warrant officers at rating of WO-2 or lower. Applicants must be AEA members interested in additional college training. Selection is based primarily on financial need, although potential for academic success and standards of conduct as supported by personal references are also considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.
299 ■ ARMY ENGINEER OFFICERS WIVES CLUB
Attn: Treasurer
P.O. Box 6332
Alexandria, VA 22306-6332
Tel: (703)569-5627
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aeowc.com/scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of officers who served in the Army Corps of Engineers.
Title of Award: Army Engineer Memorial Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $2,000 and 3 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000 or $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officers who are currently on active duty, retired, or deceased while on active duty. Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend a college, university, or technical/vocational school. Selection is based on academic and extracurricular achievement during high school. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1973.
300 ■ ARMY OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB OF THE GREATER WASHINGTON AREA
c/o Sandy Oujiri, Scholarship Committee Chair
7753 Jewelweed Court
Springfield, VA 22152
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fmthriftshop.org/scholarshippage.html
To provide financial assistance for college to the children and spouses of U.S. Army personnel and veterans in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Title of Award: AOWCGWA Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) high school seniors who are children of Army personnel, 2) college students under 22 years of age who are children of Army personnel; and 3) spouses of Army personnel. High school seniors and spouses must reside with their sponsor in the Washington metropolitan area; the sponsor of college students must reside in that area. Sponsors may be active-duty, retired, or deceased, and officer or enlisted. Applicants must submit a 500-word statement on their personal ambitions and goals; a list of extracurricular activities, honors, church activities, community service, and employment; an official transcript that includes (for high school seniors) their SAT or ACT scores; and a letter of recommendation. Students who plan to attend a service academy or receive another full scholarship are not eligible. Selection is based on scholastic merit and community involvement; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Washington metropolitan area is defined to include the Virginia cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park; the Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford; the Maryland counties of Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, and Prince George's; and the District of Columbia. This program is supported in part by the First Command Educational Foundation.
301 ■ ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION-SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER
Attn: Scholarship Chair
35 Cold Spring Road, Suite 411
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Tel: (860)563-1177
Free: 800-541-8350
Fax: (860)563-6018
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arthritis.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors from southern New England who have arthritis or rheumatic disease.
Title of Award: Juvenile Arthritis Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 to 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont who have arthritis or rheumatic disease. Applicants must be interested in attending a college or university. Selection is based on academic record and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
302 ■ ASANTEWAA
P.O. Box 432
Glenwood, IL 60425
To provide financial assistance for college to African Americans in Illinois who are single mothers.
Title of Award: Asantewaa Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American residents of Illinois who are single mothers, are in college or have applied to college, are in need of financial assistance, and are struggling to make something of their lives. Selection is based on demonstrated ability to succeed through self-motivation, financial need, and overall commitment to the good of the community. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The sponsor consists of a group of African American flight attendants. The scholarship is also sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., the Tuskegee Airmen, and the Urban League.
Recipients must attend school in Illinois.
303 ■ ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
1628 16th Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)986-6892; 877-808-7032
Fax: (202)667-6449
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.apiasf.org
To provide financial assistance to Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who are entering college for the first time.
Title of Award: Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 165 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, and citizens of the Freely Associated States who are first-time incoming college students and of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage. Applicants must be enrolling full time in an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States, Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. They must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher or the GED equivalent. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 275 words or less that describes an experience in their life that either demonstrates their character or helped to shape it. Selection is based on the essay, academic record, academic plans and career goals, community service, a letter of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships were first offered in 2005. Support for this program is provided by such sponsors as the AT&T Foundation, Wells Fargo and Company, the Coca-Cola Company, Wal-Mart Stores, Hilton Hotels Foundation, General Mills Foundation, and the Asian McDonald's Owners/Operators Association.
304 ■ ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF ILLINOIS
Attn: Executive Director
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1456
Chicago, IL 60606
Tel: (312)263-2391
Fax: (312)263-3424
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.acifund.org/pages/programs/scholarships_app.htm
To provide financial assistance to students attending or planning to attend an academic institution affiliated with the Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI).
Title of Award: Associated Colleges of Illinois Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; since 1990, this program has awarded more than $2 million in financial aid to 1,600 students. Funds Available: Awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are students entering or currently enrolled at the 24 private colleges and universities that are members of ACI. The program includes 5 categories of awards: 1) first-generation and minority scholarships, to support students who are the first in their family to attend college and encourage minority achievement and graduation; 2) college-to-work scholarships, to attract more students to specific fields of study and career paths; 3) basic needs scholarships, to address students' unmet financial needs; 4) emergency assistance scholarships, to direct critical financial support to students experiencing personal or family emergencies; and 5) academic merit scholarships, to reward the best and the brightest students. Additional Information: Members of ACI are Augustana College, Aurora University, Concordia University, Dominican University, Elmhurst College, Eureka College, Greenville College, Illinois College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Knox College, Lake Forest College, Lewis University, McKendree College, Millikin University, Monmouth College, North Central College, North Park University, Olivet Nazarene University, Principia College, Quincy University, Rockford College, Saint Xavier University, Trinity Christian College, and University of St. Francis. This program includes the following named scholarships: the A. Montgomery Ward Scholarship, the Betty A. DeVries Memorial Fund, the Carole B. Whitcomb Endowed Scholarship, the Fifth Third Bank Scholarship Award, the Grover Hermann Foundation Scholarship, HSBC Scholars, the James S. Copley Foundation Scholarship, MB Financial Bank Scholarship, the McGraw Foundation Emergency Award, the Michelle and Peter Willmott Fund for Minority Leadership, the Motorola Scholarship, the Motorola Minority Scholarship, the Nick Amatangelo Scholarship, the Paul Hucko Memorial Scholarship, the Pepper Family Scholarship, the Polk Brothers Minority Scholarship, the UPS Scholarship, the Vulcan Materials Scholarship, and the Ward Scholarship.
305 ■ ASSOCIATED FOOD DEALERS OF MICHIGAN
Attn: AFD Foundation
30415 West Thirteen Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Tel: (248)671-9600
Free: 800-666-6233
Fax: (248)671-9610
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afdom.org
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and currently-enrolled college students who are employed or whose parents are employed by a company that belongs to the Associated Food Dealers of Michigan (AFD).
Title of Award: Associated Food Dealers of Michigan Academic Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 10 scholarships are awarded each year to AFD member company employees and their children and 3 to AFD member customers and their children. However, only 1 scholarship will be awarded per AFD-member company. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors as well as college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Applicants must 1) have been employed by an AFD member company for at least 6 months; 2) be the child of a full- or part-time employee who has worked for an AFD member company for at least 1 year; or 3) be an AFD member customer or child. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership, and participation in school and community activities; college grades are considered if the applicant is already enrolled in college. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc., 1201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 27202-3737, (615) 320-3149, Fax: (615) 320-3151, E-mail: [email protected]. Recipients must attend college on a full-time basis.
306 ■ ASSOCIATED FOOD DEALERS OF MICHIGAN
Attn: AFD Foundation
30415 West Thirteen Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Tel: (248)671-9600
Free: 800-666-6233
Fax: (248)671-9610
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afdom.org
To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors and currently-enrolled college students in Michigan.
Title of Award: Associated Food Dealers of Michigan Minority Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors as well as college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Applicants must be members of at least 1 of the following minority groups: African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, or Arab/Chaldean. Preferential consideration is given to applicants with an AFD membership affiliation, although membership is not required. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership, and participation in school and community activities. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc., 1201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 27202-3737, (615) 320-3149 ext. 106, (800) 310-4053, Fax: (615) 523-7100, E-mail: [email protected]. Recipients must attend college on a full-time basis.
307 ■ ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF ILLINOIS
Attn: Education Foundation
3219 Executive Park Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
Tel: (217)789-2650
Fax: (217)789-1048
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agcil.org/education1.htm
To provide financial assistance to children of employees of member firms of the Associated General Contractors of Illinois (AGCI) who plan to attend college to prepare for a career in the construction industry.
Title of Award: Associated General Contractors of Illinois Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Construction Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and graduates whose parent has been employed by an AGCI member firm for at least 2 years. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in a program that is compatible with a career in the construction industry. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit an essay explaining how their chosen field will apply to work in the construction industry, their goals, where they plan to attend school, and why they chose to apply for this scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
308 ■ ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF VERMONT
Attn: Director of Workforce Development
148 State Street
P.O. Box 750
Montpelier, VT 05601
Tel: (802)223-2374
Fax: (802)223-1809
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agcvt.org/workforce/scholarships.cfm
To provide financial assistance to Vermont residents who are interested in studying a field related to construction.
Title of Award: Associated General Contractors of Vermont Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Construction Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 and must be used within 1 year after being awarded. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to residents of Vermont who are high school seniors, high school graduates, or GED recipients and interested in pursuing an academic, vocational, technical, or advanced training program in a field related to construction. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on a letter of recommendation, required essays, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2002.
309 ■ ASSOCIATES OF VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
Attn: Scholarship Program
8605 Cameron Street, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910
800-VVA-1316
Web Site: http://www.avva.org/better_chance.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to members of Vietnam Veterans of American (VVA) and Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America (AVVA), their families, and the families of Vietnam veterans killed or missing in action.
Title of Award: Better Chance Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 2 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of VVA and AVVA; their spouses, children, and grandchildren; and the spouses, children, and grandchildren of a Vietnam veteran killed in action (KIA) or missing in action (MIA). Especially encouraged to apply are average students who are not eligible for academic scholarships but who can demonstrate financial need. Applicants must submit essays on their long-term goals, work experience, organizations or activities, and community service. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1998.
310 ■ ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS
1111 West Ninth Street
Juneau, AK 99801
Tel: (907)586-1083
Fax: (907)586-2995
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aasb.org/JNMS.html
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Alaska.
Title of Award: June Nelson Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 8 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000, including $500 paid at high school graduation and $500 paid after the recipient completes 1 semester of college with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Alaska who have been accepted as a full-time student by a business, trade, or collegiate institution. Applicants must submit an essay, up to 750 words, on a topic that changes annually but relates to education; recently, the topic was, "Describe the ways specific Developmental Assets have contributed to your personal growth as a member of your community." Selection is based on the essay, high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and 2 letters of recommendation; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1992
311 ■ ASSOCIATION OF BLIND CITIZENS
P.O. Box 246
Holbrook, MA 02343
Tel: (781)961-1023
Fax: (781)961-0004
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.blindcitizens.org/abc_scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Title of Award: Association of Blind Citizens Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 15 each year: 1 at $3,000 (the Reggie Johnson Memorial Scholarship), 3 at $2,000, and 11 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $3,000, $2,000, or $1,000. Funds may be used to pay for tuition, living expenses, or related expenses resulting from vision impairment. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this support are high school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled college students who are blind or visually impaired. They must be interested in working on a college degree. To apply, students must submit an autobiography, indicating how the scholarship award would help them achieve their goal of attending college or a recognized vocational program; a high school or college transcript; a certificate of legal blindness or a letter from their ophthalmologist; and 2 letters of reference. The highest ranked applicant receives the Reggie Johnson Memorial Scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
312 ■ ASSOCIATION OF FORMER INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS
Attn: Scholarships Committee
6723 Whittier Avenue, Suite 303A
McLean, VA 22101-4533
Tel: (703)790-0320
Fax: (703)991-1278
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afio.com/sections/academic/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for continuing educational or professional development to current and former members of the U.S. Special Forces.
Title of Award: Front Line Forces Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to active and recently inactivated members of the U.S. Special Forces (e.g., Green Berets,
Delta, SEAL, Rangers). Applicants must be interested in a program of educational or professional advancement or transition. They must submit a cover letter that describes relevant prior experience and future plans to which the grant would be applied. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year.
313 ■ ASSOCIATION OF FORMER INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS
Attn: Scholarships Committee
6723 Whittier Avenue, Suite 303A
McLean, VA 22101-4533
Tel: (703)790-0320
Fax: (703)991-1278
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afio.com/sections/academic/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who have a career interest in intelligence and national security.
Title of Award: Harold and Maria Ransburg American Patriot Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Intelligence service Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,500 to $3,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduates who have completed their first or second year of study and graduate students who apply in their senior undergraduate year or first graduate year. Applicants must share the sponsor's educational mission on behalf of "national security, patriotism, and loyalty to the constitution." Along with their application, undergraduates must submit a 1-page book review on the subject of intelligence and national security. Graduate students must submit a dissertation or thesis proposal. Selection is based on merit, character, estimated future potential, background, and relevance of their studies to the full spectrum of national security interests and career ambitions. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year.
314 ■ ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES
Attn: Vice President of Services
3116 Academy Drive, Suite 100
USAF Academy, CO 80840-4475
Tel: (719)472-0300
Fax: (719)333-4194
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.usafa.org/pages/MemberService/Scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to children of Association of Graduates (AOG) members.
Title of Award: Association of Graduates Dependent Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply and be awarded 3 additional scholarships.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children of graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy who either are paid-in-full life members or have maintained annual membership for at least the 5 consecutive years immediately preceding submission of the application package. Applicants must be either the graduate's natural child or legally adopted child (although they need not be financially dependent upon the graduate or his/her surviving spouse). They must be working or planning to work full time on an undergraduate degree. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 400 to 600 words in their educational goals and an essay of 200 to 400 words on the importance of this scholarship to the continuance of their education. Selection is based on overall demonstrated merit, although financial need may also receive some consideration. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
315 ■ ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA
101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1405
Tel: (717)232-8649
Fax: (717)233-8574
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aicup.org
To provide financial assistance to students at member institutions of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to community service.
Title of Award: Commonwealth "Good Citizen" Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at AICUP colleges and universities. Applicants must have shown an extraordinary commitment to community service and have demonstrated creativity in shaping their volunteer activities. As part of their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on their volunteer/extracurricular activities on and off campus, how those activities relate to their major, their career and academic goals after graduation, and how they will remain involved in their community after graduation. Selection is based on the extent of their volunteer and community service activities (30%), leadership activities and taking initiative (30%), evidence of commitment to community service (30%), and additional material, such as reference letters (10%). There is no minimum GPA requirement; grades are considered only in the event of a tie. Applications must be submitted to the financial aid office at the AICUP college or university that the student attends. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The AICUP includes 83 private colleges and universities in Pennsylvania. For a list of those institutions, contact AICUP.
316 ■ ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA
Attn: Scholarship Committee
217 South Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Tel: (850)222-0198
Fax: (850)425-5268
Web Site: http://www.ifdf.org
To provide financial assistance to mortuary science students who are interested in entering the funeral service profession in Florida.
Title of Award: Lamar Danielson Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Mortuary science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds are to be applied to tuition. Duration: Support is provided for the fourth and fifth quarter of study.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students at accredited colleges and departments of mortuary science who have expressed the intent to enter funeral service with an independently-owned firm in Florida after graduation. Applicants must be in the third quarter of study and have an overall scholastic average of 85% or higher for the first 2 quarters of study. They must be recommended and endorsed by the owner/manager of a funeral home that is a member of the Independent Funeral Directors of Florida. Preference is given to applicants who have funeral home employment experience. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March or September of each year.
317 ■ ASSOCIATION OF INDIANS IN AMERICA-NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
c/o Deepa Mehrotra
192 Midland Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
Tel: (973)748-5310
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aianj.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in New Jersey who are of Asian Indian ancestry.
Title of Award: AIA-NJ Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in New Jersey who are of Asian Indian ancestry or origin. Applicants must have 1) a GPA of 3.5 or higher or class standing in the top 10% of their class; 2) an excellent SAT or ACT score; and 3) a
record of active participation in at least 2 non-academic extracurricular activities, such as varsity sports, social service, volunteer work, or cultural activities. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
318 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-GLOBETROTTERS CHAPTER
c/o Greg Bott
P.O. Box 3869
Beaumont, TX 77704
Web Site: http://www.aist.org/conf/globetrotterscholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to children of members of the Globe-Trotters and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST).
Title of Award: Globe-Trotters Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children of members of Globe-Trotters who are also members of AIST. Applicants must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university. Along with their application, they must submit a 300-word paper on why they have selected their field of study. Selection is based on the paper, academic and extracurricular activities, and a short memo on how the scholarship will be used. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The AIST was formed in 2004 by the merger of the Iron and Steel Society (ISS) and the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE). The Globe-Trotters began in 1937 as part of the Southwestern Section of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME), but it currently operates as a chapter of the AIST without a geographic focus.
319 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-MIDWEST CHAPTER
c/o Michael Heaney, Education Chair
Mittal Steel USA-East Chicago
3001 Dickey Road
East Chicago, IN 46312
Tel: (219)391-2026
Web Site: http://www.aist.org/chapters/midwest_scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to dependents of members of the Midwest Chapter of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) who plan to study a field other than engineering in college.
Title of Award: Midwest Chapter AIST Non-Engineering Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to dependents of the AIST Midwest Chapter who are graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled in the first, second, or third year at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be studying or planning to study a field other than engineering on a full-time basis. Along with their application, they must submit a letter of recommendation, a current transcript, and a 1- to 2-page essay describing their objectives for college and career. Selection is based on merit. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: The AIST was formed in 2004 by the merger of the Iron and Steel Society (ISS) and the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE). The Midwest Chapter replaced the former AISE Chicago Section in northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana and also includes the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
320 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-MIDWEST CHAPTER
c/o Michael Heaney, Education Chair
Mittal Steel USA-East Chicago
3001 Dickey Road
East Chicago, IN 46312
Tel: (219)391-2026
Web Site: http://www.aist.org/chapters/midwest_scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to dependents of members of the Midwest Chapter of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) who plan to study any field in college.
Title of Award: Western States AIST Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to dependents of the AIST Midwest Chapter who are graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled in the first, second, or third year at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be studying or planning to study any field on a full-time basis. Along with their application, they must submit a letter of recommendation, a current transcript, and a 1- to 2-page essay describing their objectives for college and career. Selection is based on merit. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: The AIST was formed in 2004 by the merger of the Iron and Steel Society (ISS) and the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE). The Midwest Chapter replaced the former AISE Chicago Section in northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana and also includes the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
321 ■ ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY
Attn: Strickland Memorial Scholarship Fund
2425 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
Tel: (703)841-4300
Free: 800-336-4570
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ausa.org
To recognize and reward, with funding for additional education, Army noncommissioned officers who demonstrate outstanding leadership.
Title of Award: Larry Strickland Leadership Award and Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award consists of a plaque and $1,500 to assist in covering educational costs that Army tuition assistance does not pay, such as instructional fees, laboratory fees, and books. Duration: The award is presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This award is presented to a noncommissioned officer who best exemplifies "the Army's vision and influences others in shaping future leaders." Candidates must also be interested in obtaining additional education. Additional Information: This award was established in 2003 to honor SGM Larry L. Strickland, who was killed in the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
322 ■ ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY-GEORGE WASHINGTON CHAPTER
c/o Robbi Perna, Vice President, Scholarship Program
43593 Jackson Hole Circle
Leesburg, VA 20176-3960
Tel: (703)443-1283
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gwcausa.org/Scholarship/scholarship.asp
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to members of the George Washington Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and their families.
Title of Award: George Washington Chapter Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 12 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $1,000, 7 at $850, 3 at $775, and 1 at $725. Funds Available: Stipends range from $725 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to active members of the AUSA George Washington Chapter (which serves the Washington, D.C. area) and the families of active members. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be working on an undergraduate or advanced degree. Along with their application, they must submit a letter describing any family circumstances they believe are relevant and explaining why they deserve the scholarship. Members must also submit a favorable recommendation from their supervisor. Membership in AUSA is open to Army personnel (including Reserves and National Guard) who are either active or retired, ROTC cadets, and civilian employees of the Army. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
323 ■ ATHLETES OF GOOD NEWS
Attn: SportQuest All-American Program
6425 N.W. Cache Road, Suites 217 and 218
P.O. Box 6272
Lawton, OK 73506
Tel: (580)536-9524
Fax: (580)536-7495
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aogn.org
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding female Christian high school athletes.
Title of Award: SportQuest All-American Scholarships for Females Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 winner and 1 runner-up. Funds Available: The award is a $1,000 scholarship for the winner and a $500 scholarships for the runner-up. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to female high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior and attend a church regularly. Nominees must be 1 of the top 3 Christian athletes in their school and have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must be able to demonstrate an active Christian influence in school and community. Selection is based on athletics, academics, and Christian influence. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.
324 ■ ATHLETES OF GOOD NEWS
Attn: SportQuest All-American Program
6425 N.W. Cache Road, Suites 217 and 218
P.O. Box 6272
Lawton, OK 73506
Tel: (580)536-9524
Fax: (580)536-7495
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aogn.org
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding male Christian high school athletes.
Title of Award: SportQuest All-American Scholarships for Males Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 winner and 1 runner-up. Funds Available: The award is a $1,000 scholarship for the winner and a $500 scholarships for the runner-up. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to male high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior and attend a church regularly. Nominees must be 1 of the top 3 Christian athletes in their school and have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must be able to demonstrate an active Christian influence in school and community. Selection is based on athletics, academics, and Christian influence. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.
325 ■ AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Attn: Awards and Scholarships
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20814-3015
Tel: (301)657-0881
Free: 800-3-AUTISM
Fax: (301)657-0869
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.autism-society.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors, high school graduates, and college students with autism.
Title of Award: Eden Services Charles H. Hoens, Jr. Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors or graduates who have been accepted to or are already enrolled in an accredited postsecondary school (college, trade school, etc.) and who have autism. Applicants must submit 3 copies of 1) documentation of their status as an individual with autism; 2) secondary school transcripts; 3) documentation of acceptance into an accredited postsecondary educational or vocational program of study; 4) 2 letters of recommendation; and 5) a 500-word statement outlining their qualifications and proposed plan of study. A telephone interview may be required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was formerly known as the Ann M. Martin Scholarship.
326 ■ AVIATION BOATSWAIN'S MATES ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 1106
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.abma-usn.org/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependents of paid-up members of the Aviation Boatswains Mates Association (ABMA).
Title of Award: Isabella M. Gillen Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be dependents whose sponsor has been an active, dues-paying member of the ABMA for at least 2 years. They must prepare a statement describing their vocational or professional goals and relating how their past, present, and future activities make the accomplishment of those goals probable. Other submissions include transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, letters of recommendation, and copies of achievement in scholarship, leadership, athletics, dramatics, community service, or other activities. Selection is based on financial need, character, leadership, and academic achievement. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1976. Membership in ABMA is open to all U.S. Navy personnel (active, retired, discharged, or separated) who hold or held the rating of aviation boatswains mate. Information is also available from the Scholarship Chair Lanny Vines, 144 CR 1515, Alba, TX 75410.
327 ■ AXA FOUNDATION
c/o AXA Advisors, LLC
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10104
877-222-2144
Web Site: http://www.axaonline.com
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who live and attend school in a community served by AXA Advisors, LLC.
Title of Award: AXA Achievement Community Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 800 each year. Each of the 80 AXA Advisors branch office may award up to 10 of these scholarships each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who live in a community in the United States or Puerto Rico served by a branch office of AXA Advisors. Interested students may obtain an application from their local office. Selection is based on ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family, and community; and ability to succeed in college. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship Management Services of Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082, (507) 931-1682, (800) 537-4180, Fax: (507) 931-9168, E-mail: [email protected]
328 ■ BAPTIST FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA
Attn: Office of Administration
430 South Court Street
P.O. Box 4773
Montgomery, AL 36103-4773
Tel: (334)834-9586
Fax: (334)834-9597
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://tbfa.org/admin/scholarship_application.html
To provide financial assistance for college to members of Baptist churches in Alabama.
Title of Award: Baptist Foundation of Alabama Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students who are affiliated with a Baptist church in Alabama. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
329 ■ GEORGE BARTOL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
c/o Heather M. Bartol
4863 Riverton Drive
Orlando, FL 32817
Tel: (407)382-5982
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to children of brain cancer patients.
Title of Award: George Bartol Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per semester ($3,000 per year, including summer semester). Students at schools on the quarter system may receive $750 per quarter ($3,000 per year, including summer quarter). Funds are paid directly to the financial aid office at the school the recipient is attending. Duration: 1 semester or quarter; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students at accredited 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities who have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must have lost a biological mother or father to a form of brain cancer or have a biological mother or father who has been diagnosed with brain cancer. They must be between 18 and 23 years of age. Along with their application, they must submit 5 essays on the following topics: 1) their parent who has lost their battle to brain cancer or who is currently battling brain cancer; 2) how the scholarship will affect them and their family; 3) how cancer has impacted their life; 4) their biggest adjustment since their parent's battle with brain cancer began; and 5) what they have learned from this experience and how they might help others as a result. Selection is based on the essays, grades, letters of recommendation, and financial need. Children of Vietnam veterans who have not been awarded VA Chapter 35 benefits are strongly encouraged to apply. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004. Information is also available from Kari Bartol, (407) 718-7601, or Brandy Bartol, (850) 926-1999.
330 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
Attn: Financial Aid Coordinator
3417 Volta Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-2778
Tel: (202)337-5220
Fax: (202)337-8314
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students with moderate to profound hearing loss.
Title of Award: Lucille B. Abt Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken language (hearing loss averages 60dB or greater in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz). Applicants must be committed to using spoken language and lipreading as their preferred mode of communication. They must be accepted or enrolled at a mainstream college or university as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay discussing their career goals and how spoken communication is helping them to reach those goals as a person with a hearing loss. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
331 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
Attn: Financial Aid Coordinator
3417 Volta Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-2778
Tel: (202)337-5220
Fax: (202)337-8314
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students with moderate to profound hearing loss.
Title of Award: Bennion Family Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students who have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken language (hearing loss averages 60dB or greater in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz). Applicants must be committed to using spoken language as their primary mode of communication. They must be accepted or enrolled at a mainstream college or university as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay discussing their career goals and how spoken communication is helping them to reach those goals as a person with a hearing loss. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
332 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
Attn: Financial Aid Coordinator
3417 Volta Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-2778
Tel: (202)337-5220
Fax: (202)337-8314
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students with moderate to profound hearing loss.
Title of Award: Federation of Jewish Women's Organization Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken language (hearing loss averages 60dB or greater in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz). Applicants must be committed to using spoken language as their primary mode of communication. They must be accepted or enrolled at a mainstream college or university as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay discussing their career goals and how spoken communication is helping them to reach those goals as a person with a hearing loss. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
333 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
Attn: Financial Aid Coordinator
3417 Volta Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-2778
Tel: (202)337-5220
Fax: (202)337-8314
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are members of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf (AG Bell) and their children.
Title of Award: Herbert P. Feibelman, Jr. Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken language (hearing loss averages 60dB or greater in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz). Applicants must be committed to using spoken language as their primary mode of communication. They must be accepted or enrolled at a mainstream college or university as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay discussing their career goals and how spoken communication is helping them to reach those goals as a person with a hearing loss. Financial need is considered in the selection process. This scholarship is reserved for students who are members of AG Bell or whose parents are members. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
334 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
Attn: Financial Aid Coordinator
3417 Volta Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-2778
Tel: (202)337-5220
Fax: (202)337-8314
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who have moderate to profound hearing loss and attend school in the Washington, D.C. area.
Title of Award: Elsie M. Bell Grosvenor Scholarship Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken language (hearing loss averages 60dB or greater in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz). Applicants must be committed to using spoken language as their primary mode of communication. They must be accepted or enrolled at a mainstream college or university in the Washington, D.C. area as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay discussing their career goals and how spoken communication is helping them to reach those goals as a person with a hearing loss. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
335 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
Attn: Financial Aid Coordinator
3417 Volta Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-2778
Tel: (202)337-5220
Fax: (202)337-8314
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students with moderate to profound hearing loss.
Title of Award: Walter W. and Thelma C. Hissey College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken language (hearing loss averages 60dB or greater in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz). Applicants must be committed to using spoken language as their primary mode of communication. They must be accepted or enrolled at a mainstream college or university as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay discussing their career goals and how spoken communication is helping them to reach those goals as a person with a hearing loss. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
336 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
Attn: Financial Aid Coordinator
3417 Volta Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-2778
Tel: (202)337-5220
Fax: (202)337-8314
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students with moderate to profound hearing loss.
Title of Award: Allie Raney Hunt Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken language (hearing loss averages 60dB or greater in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz). Applicants must be committed to using spoken language as their primary mode of communication. They must be accepted or enrolled at a mainstream college or university as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay discussing their career goals and how spoken communication is helping them to reach those goals as a person with a hearing loss. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
337 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
Attn: Financial Aid Coordinator
3417 Volta Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-2778
Tel: (202)337-5220
Fax: (202)337-8314
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are deaf.
Title of Award: Ladies' Auxiliary National Rural Letter Carriers Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken language (hearing loss averages 60dB or greater in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz). Applicants must be committed to using spoken language as their primary mode of communication. They must be accepted or enrolled at a mainstream college or university as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay discussing their career goals and how spoken communication is helping them to reach those goals as a person with a hearing loss. Financial need is considered in the selection process. This scholarship is reserved for students who are deaf. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
338 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
Attn: Financial Aid Coordinator
3417 Volta Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-2778
Tel: (202)337-5220
Fax: (202)337-8314
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are oral deaf.
Title of Award: Sam Levy Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students who have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken language (hearing loss averages 60dB or greater in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz). Applicants must be committed to using spoken language as their primary mode of communication. They must be accepted or enrolled at a mainstream college or university as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay discussing their career goals and how spoken communication is helping them to reach those goals as a person with a hearing loss. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
339 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
Attn: Financial Aid Coordinator
3417 Volta Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-2778
Tel: (202)337-5220
Fax: (202)337-8314
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are oral deaf.
Title of Award: Volta Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken language (hearing loss averages 60dB or greater in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz). Applicants must be committed to using spoken language as their primary mode of communication. They must be accepted or enrolled at a mainstream college or university as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay discussing their career goals and how spoken communication is helping them to reach those goals as a person with a hearing loss. Financial need is considered in the selection process. This scholarship is reserved for students who are oral deaf. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
340 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
Attn: Financial Aid Coordinator
3417 Volta Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-2778
Tel: (202)337-5220
Fax: (202)337-8314
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agbell.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are members of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf (AG Bell).
Title of Award: www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_AwardsArea, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to acquiring spoken language (hearing loss averages 60dB or greater in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz). Applicants must be committed to using spoken language as their primary mode of communication. They must be accepted or enrolled at a mainstream college or university as a full-time student. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay discussing their career goals and how spoken communication is helping them to reach those goals as a person with a hearing loss. Financial need is considered in the selection process. This scholarship is reserved for students who are members of AG Bell and its Deaf and Hard of Hearing Section (DHHS). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
341 ■ BIG 33 SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
511 Bridge Street
P.O. Box 213
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Tel: (717)774-3303; 877-PABIG-33
Fax: (717)774-1749
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.big33.org/scholarships/default.ashx
To provide financial assistance for college to graduating high school seniors in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Title of Award: Big 33 Academic Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 111 of these scholarships were awarded: 3 at $4,000, 1 at $1,500, 60 at $1,000, 3 at $600, 42 at $500, and 2 at $250 Funds Available: Stipends range up to $4,000, but most are $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from public and accredited private high schools in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Applications are available from high school guidance counselors. Selection is based on special talents, leadership, obstacles overcome, academic achievement (at least a 2.0 GPA), community service, unique endeavors, financial need, and a 1-page essay on why the applicant deserves the scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funds for this program are raised by the foundation through its sponsorship of an annual high school All-Star football game.
342 ■ BLACK WOMEN IN SISTERHOOD FOR ACTION
Attn: Chair of Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1592
Washington, DC 20013
Tel: (202)543-6013
Fax: (202)543-5719
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bisa-hq.org/scholarships/index.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to disadvantaged Black women.
Title of Award: BISA Scholarship Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 40 to 50 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Support is also provided for books and transportation. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Black women graduating from inner-city high schools and planning to attend a college or university, especially a designated Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Applicants must submit a transcript, SAT or ACT scores, documentation of financial need, and a 1-page self-portrait highlighting where they expect to be in their career development in 10 years. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership potential, financial need, honors, and potential for academic growth and leadership development. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Black Women in Sisterhood for Action (BISA) was established in 1980. In 1995, it established partnership relationships with the following HBCUs: Bishop State Community College (Mobile, Alabama), Philander Smith College (Little Rock, Arkansas), Delaware State University (Dover, Delaware), Bethune-Cookman College (Daytona Beach, Florida), Chicago State University (Chicago, Illinois), Grambling State University (Grambling, Louisiana), Morgan State University (Maryland), Tougaloo College (Tougaloo, Mississippi), Medgar Evers College (New York), Bennett College (Greensboro, North Carolina), Lincoln University (Lincoln, Pennsylvania), Fisk University (Nashville, Tennessee), Texas Southern University (Houston, Texas), and Hampton University (Hampton, Virginia). Students who attend those schools also receive mentoring, counseling for
themselves and their parents, networking among distinguished Black women, and monthly contacts by a BISA member.
343 ■ BLACKFEET NATION
Attn: Higher Education Program
P.O. Box 850
Browning, MT 59417
Tel: (406)338-7539
Fax: (406)338-7530
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.blackfeetnation.com
To provide financial assistance for vocational training to members of the Blackfeet and other tribes.
Title of Award: Blackfeet Adult Vocational Training Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount awarded varies, depending upon the recipient's educational requirements and financial needs. The maximum for an unmarried student with no dependents is $3,200 per year; for a student with 3 or more dependents; the maximum stipend is $3,800 per year. Funds are sent to the school's financial aid officer. Duration: Up to 24 months (36 months for registered nursing students) of full-time training.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to enrolled members of a federally-recognized tribe between 18 and 35 years of age in need of training to obtain reasonable and satisfactory employment. Applicants must be willing to accept full-time employment as soon as possible after completion of training. Along with their application they must submit high school or GED transcripts, college transcripts (if they have ever attended college), a copy of the admission letter from the school they plan to attend, a financial needs analysis, a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, a copy of marriage license (if a spouse is claimed as financially dependent), a copy of birth certificates for any family members claimed as financially dependent, and military discharge papers (if applicable). Grants are awarded according to the following priorities: 1) Blackfeet Tribal members residing on or near the Blackfeet Reservation; 2) Blackfeet Tribal members residing off the Blackfeet Reservation; 3) members of other federally-recognized tribes (as funding permits); and 4) second training grant applicants (as funding permits). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
344 ■ BLACKFEET NATION
Attn: Higher Education Program
P.O. Box 850
Browning, MT 59417
Tel: (406)338-7539
Fax: (406)338-7530
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.blackfeetnation.com
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to members of the Blackfeet Tribe.
Title of Award: Blackfeet Higher Education Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount awarded varies, depending upon the recipient's educational requirements and financial needs. The maximum for an unmarried student with no dependents is $3,200 per year; for a student with 3 or more dependents; the maximum stipend is $3,800 per year. Funds are sent to the school's financial aid officer. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to a total of 10 semesters or 15 quarters.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled members of the Blackfeet Tribe and be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate in an academically recognized college or university. They must submit a 1-page letter describing their career goals and academic plans, high school or GED transcripts, college transcripts (if they have previously attended college), a copy of the admission letter from the college or university they plan to attend, a financial needs analysis, and a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. Scholarships are awarded according to the following priorities: 1) renewal of grants to students currently funded who are in good academic and financial aid standing and submit the application packet on time; 2) college seniors not currently funded who can graduate within the current academic year; 3) 2-year degree graduates who apply within 1 year of earning their associate degree; 4) high school seniors who apply within 1 year of earning their high school diploma; 5) applicants previously funded who are in good academic and financial aid standing and submit the application packet in a timely manner; and 6) candidates who submit late applications (supported only if funding permits). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year; March of each year for summer term. Additional Information: Recipients must enroll as full-time students and earn no less than 12 credit hours per term with a GPA of 2.0 or higher as freshmen, 13 credits and 2.2 as sophomores, 14 credits and 2.4 as juniors, and 15 credits and 2.6 as seniors. Students who attend private schools or institutions outside of Montana must pay the difference in tuition, unless no comparable program exists in Montana public institutions.
345 ■ BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT-NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH CHAPTER
Attn: Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 31253
Bethesda, MD 20824-1253
Tel: (301)402-3336
Web Site: http://www.bignet.org/regional/nih
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in the greater Washington, D.C. area.
Title of Award: Blacks in Government National Institutes of Health Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound high school seniors who reside within 50 miles of Washington, D.C. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 350 to 500 words on 1 of the following topics: 1) their chosen major and the reason for selecting it; 2) the person who has inspired them the most to attend college; or 3) why attending college is important to them. Preference is given to children of members of Blacks in Government. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
346 ■ BOIS FORTE RESERVATION TRIBAL COUNCIL
Attn: Education Director
5344 Lake Shore Drive
P.O. Box 16
Nett Lake, MN 55772
Tel: (218)757-3261
Free: 800-221-8129
Fax: (218)757-3312
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.boisforte.com
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to enrolled members of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Indians.
Title of Award: Bois Forte Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum amount awarded is $5,000 per year for undergraduates or $6,250 per year for graduate students. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for a total of 10 semesters of full-time enrollment or part-time equivalent provided they maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this assistance are enrolled members of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Indians. Applicants must have been accepted at an institution of higher education and had their financial need determined by that institution based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Minnesota residents must apply to the Indian Scholarship Assistance Program of the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program. Applicants wishing to attend school outside of Minnesota must complete an out-of-state application form. Applicants must also apply for financial assistance from all other available sources, including but not limited to public and private grants and scholarships. They must not be in default of any tribal, federal, or state student education loan or in noncompliance with child support payments. Applicants are interviewed. Financial assistance is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted any time after January 1 but should be received no later than 8 weeks prior to the first day of school. Additional Information: Students may receive financial assistance for summer school.
347 ■ BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Attn: National Eagle Scout Association
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
Tel: (972)580-2431
Web Site: http://www.nesa.org/scholarships/index.html
To provide financial assistance for college to Eagle Scouts.
Title of Award: Mabel and Lawrence S. Cooke Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 5 each year: 1 at $12,000 per year and 4 at $5,000 per year. Funds Available: Stipends are either $12,000 or $5,000 per year. Duration: 4 years, as long as the recipient remains in the upper third of his class.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Eagle Scouts who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year college or university. They must have an SAT score of at least 1090 and/or an ACT score of 26. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic accomplishment, involvement in Scouting, and school and community activities. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
348 ■ BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Attn: National Eagle Scout Association
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
Tel: (972)580-2431
Web Site: http://www.nesa.org/scholarships/index.html
To provide financial assistance for college to Eagle Scouts.
Title of Award: Elks National Foundation Eagle Scout Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 8 each year: 4 (1 in each region) at $2,000 per year and 4 (1 in each region) at $1,000 per year. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000 or $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eagle Scouts who are graduating high school seniors are eligible to apply for these scholarships. They must have an SAT score of at least 1090 and/or an ACT score of 26. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic accomplishment, involvement in Scouting, and school and community activities. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships are provided by the Elks National Foundation.
349 ■ BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Attn: National Eagle Scout Association
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
Tel: (972)580-2431
Web Site: http://www.nesa.org/scholarships/index.html
To provide financial assistance for college to Eagle Scouts.
Title of Award: Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 72 each year: 18 in each region. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Awards may be used only for tuition, room, board, and books. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Eagle Scouts who are graduating high school seniors or currently-enrolled undergraduate students. Applicants must be able to demonstrate leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
350 ■ BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Attn: National Eagle Scout Association
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
Tel: (972)580-2431
Web Site: http://www.nesa.org/scholarships/index.html
To provide financial assistance for college to Eagle Scouts.
Title of Award: National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 12 each year: 3 in each region. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Awards may be used only for tuition, room, board, and books. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Eagle Scouts who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year college or university. They must have an SAT score of at least 1090 and/or an ACT score of 26. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic accomplishment, involvement in Scouting, and school and community activities. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
351 ■ BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
c/o Charitable Management Systems, Inc.
700 West Fifth Avenue
Mail Code: 1003
Naperville, IL 60563
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Title of Award: BP Community Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Washington, D.C., Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Maryland, and Fairfax and Prince William counties, Virginia. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. They must be planning to enroll full time in an accredited college or university in the United States. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on a topic that changes annually; recently, they were invited to write on the importance of education in a free society. Selection is based on the essay, academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, individual goals, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by participating BP station owners and operators in the area.
352 ■ BRISTOL BAY NATIVE CORPORATION
Attn: BBNC Education Foundation
800 Cordova Street, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501-6299
Tel: (907)278-3602
Free: 800-426-3602
Fax: (907)276-3925
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bbnc.net
To provide financial assistance for college to shareholders of Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC).
Title of Award: Bristol Bay Native Corporation Education Foundation Higher Education Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 100 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends may be as high as $10,000 per year, but recently they ranged from $250 to $3,250 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to BBNC shareholders who have a high school diploma or equivalent and are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university as a full-time student. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on their career goals and desire to succeed in their chosen field of study. Selection is based on the essay (35%), cumulative GPA (40%), financial need (20%), and letters of recommendation (5%). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
353 ■ BRISTOL BAY NATIVE CORPORATION
Attn: BBNC Education Foundation
800 Cordova Street, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501-6299
Tel: (907)278-3602
Free: 800-426-3602
Fax: (907)276-3925
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bbnc.net
To provide financial assistance to shareholders of Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) who are currently majoring in business or accounting in college.
Title of Award: H. Noble Dick Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Business administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to BBNC shareholders who are enrolled full time as a college junior or senior majoring in accounting or business management. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on their career goals and desire to succeed in their chosen field of study. Selection is based on the essay (35%), cumulative GPA (40%), financial need (20%), and letters of recommendation (5%). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
354 ■ BRISTOL BAY NATIVE CORPORATION
Attn: BBNC Education Foundation
800 Cordova Street, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501-6299
Tel: (907)278-3602
Free: 800-426-3602
Fax: (907)276-3925
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bbnc.net
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to descendants of shareholders of Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) and other Alaska Natives.
Title of Award: First Alaskans Institute/BBNC EF Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: A limited number of these scholarships are awarded each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) BBNC shareholders, and 2) lineal descendants of Alaska Native enrollees and shareholders. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college, university, graduate program, or vocational/technical school. They must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on their career goals and desire to succeed in their chosen field of study. Applicants who are not BBNC shareholders must also submit a birth certificate as proof of relationship to the enrollee or shareholder. Selection is based on the essay (35%), cumulative GPA (40%), financial need (20%), and letters of recommendation (5%). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001 by the First Alaskans Institute.
355 ■ SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Office
222 Kiewit Plaza
Omaha, NE 68131
Tel: (402)943-1383
Fax: (402)943-1380
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.BuffettScholarships.org
To provide financial assistance to entering or currently-enrolled students at public colleges and universities in Nebraska.
Title of Award: Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $2,800 per semester. Funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and must be used to pay tuition and fees; they may not be used to pay for books or other expenses. Duration: Up to 5 years for a 4-year college, or up to 3 years for a 2-year school. Students on scholarship may not drop out for a period of time and be reinstated as a scholarship recipient; they must reapply along with first-time students.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are Nebraska residents. Applicants must be entering or currently enrolled in a state public college, university, community college, or trade school in Nebraska. They must be in financial need, be the only family member presently receiving a grant from the foundation, have at least a 2.5 GPA, and have applied for federal financial aid. Selection is based on academic performance and financial need. Preference is given to minority students, students with special needs, and married or nonmarried students with dependents. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Students on a 12-month program or the quarter system may use the scholarship for summer tuition; students on the semester system may not use funds for summer school. Students who are not working must enroll in at least 12 credit hours; students who are working must enroll in at least 9 credit hours.
356 ■ BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
Attn: Office of Indian Education Programs
1849 C Street, N.W.
MS 3512-MIB
Washington, DC 20240-0001
Tel: (202)208-6123
Fax: (202)208-3312
Web Site: http://www.oiep.bia.edu
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who belong to or are affiliated with federally-recognized Indian tribes.
Title of Award: Bureau of Indian Affairs Higher Education Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 9,500 students receive assistance through this program annually. Funds Available: Individual awards depend on the financial need of the recipient; they range from $300 to $5,000 and average $2,800 per year. Recently, a total of $20,290,000 was available for this program. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 4 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) members of American Indian tribes who are eligible for the special programs and services provided through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) because of their status as Indians, and 2) individuals who are at least one-quarter degree Indian blood descendants of those members. Applicants must be 1) enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited college or university in a course of study leading to an associate of arts or bachelor's degree and 2) able to demonstrate financial need. Most tribes administer the grant program directly for their members, but other tribal members may contact the BIA Office of Indian Education Programs to learn the name and address of the nearest Education Line Officer who can provide an application and assistance in completing it. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year for fall term; October of each year for spring term; April of each year for summer school. Additional Information: Funds may be used for either part-time or full-time study. This program was authorized by the Snyder Act of 1921.
357 ■ BUREAU OF MAINE VETERANS' SERVICES
117 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0117
Tel: (207)626-4464
Free: 800-345-0116
Fax: (207)626-4471
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mainebvs.org/benefits.htm
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to dependents of disabled and other Maine veterans.
Title of Award: Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Recipients are entitled to free tuition at institutions of higher education supported by the state of Maine. Duration: Benefits extend for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients have 6 consecutive academic years to complete their education.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for these benefits must be children (high school seniors or graduates under 25 years of age), non-divorced spouses, or unremarried widow(er)s of veterans who meet 1 or more of the following requirements: 1) living and determined to have a total permanent disability resulting from a service-connected cause; 2) killed in action; 3) died from a service-connected disability; 4) died while totally and permanently disabled due to a service-connected disability but whose death was not related to the service-connected disability; or 5) a member
of the armed forces on active duty who has been listed for more than 90 days as missing in action, captured, forcibly detained, or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power. The veteran parent must have been a resident of Maine at the time of entry into service or a resident of Maine for 5 years preceding application for these benefits. Children may be seeking no higher than a bachelor's degree. Spouses, widows, and widowers may work on an advanced degree if they already have a bachelor's degree at the time of enrollment into this program. Additional Information: College preparatory schooling and correspondence courses do not qualify under this program.
358 ■ BUREAU FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003-5002
Tel: (717)865-8910
Free: 800-54
Fax: (717)865-8589
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Military_Affairs/va/benefits.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of disabled or deceased Pennsylvania veterans.
Title of Award: Pennsylvania Educational Gratuity for Veterans' Dependents Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $500 per semester ($1,000 per year). The money is paid directly to the recipient's school and is to be applied to the costs of tuition, board, room, books, supplies, and/or matriculation fees. Duration: The allowance is paid for up to 4 academic years or for the duration of the course of study, whichever is less.
Eligibility Requirements: Children of honorably-discharged veterans who are rated totally and permanently disabled as a result of wartime service or who have died of such a disability are eligible if they are between 16 and 23 years of age, have lived in Pennsylvania for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of application, can demonstrate financial need, and have been accepted or are currently enrolled in a Pennsylvania state or state-aided secondary or postsecondary educational institution.
359 ■ BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF VIRGINIA
Attn: Virginia BPW Foundation
P.O. Box 4842
McLean, VA 22103-4842
Web Site: http://www.bpwva.org/Foundation.shtml
To provide financial assistance to girls and women pursuing postsecondary job-oriented career education (in business, trade, or industrial occupations) in Virginia.
Title of Award: Karen B. Lewis Career Education Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: At least 1 is awarded each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $100 to $1,000 per year; funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, transportation, living expenses, and dependent care. Duration: Funds must be used within 12 months. Prior recipients may reapply, but they are not given priority.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are at least 18 years of age; are U.S. citizens and Virginia residents; have been accepted into an accredited training program in Virginia; have a definite plan to use their education in a business, trade, or industrial occupation; and are able to demonstrate financial need. They may not be pursuing education leading to a bachelor's or higher degree. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
360 ■ BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA
5454 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43231-4021
Tel: (614)895-7277
Free: 800-334-2007
Fax: (614)895-1165
Web Site: http://www.bpa.org
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Business Professionals of America (BPA).
Title of Award: BPA "Who's Who Among American High School Students" Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are BPA members with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must have held a chapter, state, or national BPA office and received the Ambassador Torch Award. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 1-page resume of activities involving both BPA and other school and community activities; 2) letters of recommendation from their chapter advisor and 2 other individuals; 3) a high school transcript; and 4) a 1-page essay on where they see themselves professionally in 10 years. Selection is based on academic success and involvement within BPA. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: These awards are funded by the ECI Scholarship Foundation of Educational Communications Inc., publisher of Who's Who Among American High School Students.
361 ■ CALIFORNIA ALARM ASSOCIATION
3401 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1C
Marina del Rey, CA 90292-7800
Tel: (310)305-1277
Free: 800-437-7658
Fax: (310)305-2077
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.CAAonline.org
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of active-duty law enforcement and fire service personnel in California.
Title of Award: CAA Youth Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 20; be a graduating high school senior in California; be accepted at an accredited college or university; and have a father, mother, or legal guardian who is a full-time active employee (not on disability) of the police or sheriff's department or a paid employee or volunteer of a fire department in California. Applicants must submit a high school transcript, proof of acceptance to a college or university, and proof of parent's occupation. Selection is based on class rank (25 points), class average (25 points), SAT scores (20 points), essay on "How Your Father, Mother or Guardian Helps Us Secure Our Community" (15 points), and extracurricular activities (15 points). Financial need is not considered in the selection process. First, regional winners (northern and southern California) are selected; from them a state winner is selected and that winner is entered in the national competition of the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
362 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
Attn: Executive Assistant
71423 Biskra Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Tel: (760)346-8206
Fax: (760)340-5275
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.caped.net/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in California who have a disability and can demonstrate academic achievement and involvement in community and campus activities.
Title of Award: CAPED General Excellence Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at public and private colleges and universities in California who have a disability. Undergraduates must have completed at least 6 semester credits and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Graduate students must have completed at least 3 semester units and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must submit a 1-page personal letter that demonstrates writing skills; progress toward meeting educational and vocational goals; how they accommodate their disability; involvement in community activities; and any other personal factor that might strengthen their application. They must also submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, verification of
disability, official transcripts, proof of current enrollment, and documentation of financial need. This award is presented to the applicant who demonstrates the highest level of academic achievement and involvement in community and campus life. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Janet Shapiro, Disabled Student Programs and Services, Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, (805) 965-0581, ext. 2365, E-mail: [email protected].
363 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
Attn: Executive Assistant
71423 Biskra Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Tel: (760)346-8206
Fax: (760)340-5275
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.caped.net/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in California who have a disability.
Title of Award: Steve Fasteau Past Presidents' Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at public and private colleges and universities in California who have a disability. Undergraduates must have completed at least 6 semester credits and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Graduate students must have completed at least 3 semester units and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must submit a 1-page personal letter that demonstrates writing skills; progress toward meeting educational and vocational goals; how they accommodate their disability; involvement in community activities; and any other personal factor that might strengthen their application. They must also submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty person, verification of disability, official transcripts, proof of current enrollment, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Janet Shapiro, Disabled Student Programs and Services, Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, (805) 965-0581, ext. 2365, E-mail: [email protected].
364 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
Attn: Executive Assistant
71423 Biskra Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Tel: (760)346-8206
Fax: (760)340-5275
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.caped.net/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to 4-year college and universities students in California who have a disability.
Title of Award: Cindy Kolb Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at 4-year colleges and universities in California who have a disability. Applicants must have completed at least 6 semester credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must submit a 1-page personal letter that demonstrates writing skills; progress toward meeting educational and vocational goals; how they accommodate their disability; involvement in community activities; and any other personal factor that might strengthen their application. They must also submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, verification of disability, official transcripts, proof of current enrollment, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Janet Shapiro, Disabled Student Programs and Services, Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, (805) 965-0581, ext. 2365, E-mail: [email protected].
365 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
Attn: Executive Assistant
71423 Biskra Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Tel: (760)346-8206
Fax: (760)340-5275
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.caped.net/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in California who have a disability.
Title of Award: William May Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at public and private colleges and universities in California who have a disability. Undergraduates must have completed at least 6 semester credits and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Graduate students must have completed at least 3 semester units and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must submit a 1-page personal letter that demonstrates writing skills; progress toward meeting educational and vocational goals; how they accommodate their disability; involvement in community activities; and any other personal factor that might strengthen their application. They must also submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty person, verification of disability, official transcripts, proof of current enrollment, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Janet Shapiro, Disabled Student Programs and Services, Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, (805) 965-0581, ext. 2365, E-mail: [email protected].
366 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
Attn: Executive Assistant
71423 Biskra Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Tel: (760)346-8206
Fax: (760)340-5275
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.caped.net/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to community college students in California who have a disability.
Title of Award: Lynn M. Smith Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at community colleges in California who have a disability. Applicants must be preparing for a vocational career and have completed at least 6 semester credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must submit a 1-page personal letter that demonstrates writing skills; progress toward meeting educational and vocational goals; how they accommodate their disability; involvement in community activities; and any other personal factor that might strengthen their application. They must also submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, verification of disability, official transcripts, proof of current enrollment, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Janet Shapiro, Disabled Student Programs and Services, Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, (805) 965-0581, ext. 2365, E-mail: [email protected].
367 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
Attn: Executive Assistant
71423 Biskra Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Tel: (760)346-8206
Fax: (760)340-5275
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.caped.net/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in California who have a learning disability.
Title of Award: Susan Bunch Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at public and private colleges and universities in California who have a learning disability. Undergraduates must have completed at least 6 semester credits and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Graduate students must have completed at least 3 semester units and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must submit a 1-page personal letter that demonstrates writing skills; progress toward meeting educational and vocational goals; how they accommodate their disability; involvement in community activities; and any other personal factor that might strengthen their application. They must also submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, verification of disability, official transcripts, proof of current enrollment, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Janet Shapiro, Disabled Student Programs and Services, Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, (805) 965-0581, ext. 2365, E-mail: [email protected].
368 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND DISABILITY
Attn: Executive Assistant
71423 Biskra Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Tel: (760)346-8206
Fax: (760)340-5275
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.caped.net/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to blind and visually impaired undergraduate and graduate students in California.
Title of Award: Walter Young Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to blind and visually impaired students at public and private colleges and universities in California. Undergraduates must have completed at least 6 semester credits and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Graduate students must have completed at least 3 semester units and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must submit a 1-page personal letter that demonstrates writing skills; progress toward meeting educational and vocational goals; how they accommodate their disability; involvement in community activities; and any other factor that might strengthen their application. They must also submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, verification of disability, official transcripts, proof of current enrollment, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Janet Shapiro, Disabled Student Programs and Services, Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, (805) 965-0581, ext. 2365, E-mail: [email protected].
369 ■ CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF WINEGRAPE GROWERS
Attn: California Wine Grape Growers Foundation
601 University Avenue, Suite 135
Sacramento, CA 95825
Tel: (916)924-5370
Free: 800-241-1800
Fax: (916)924-5374
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cawg.org/cwggf/scholar.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in California whose parent(s) work in the grape wine vineyards.
Title of Award: California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year: 2 at 4-year universities and 4 at community colleges. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year at a 4-year university or $500 per year at a community college. Duration: 4 years at branches of the University of California or California State University system; 2 years at community colleges.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in California who plan to attend a branch of the University of California, a branch of the California State University system, or a community college in the state. Applicants must have a parent or legal guardian who was employed as a vineyard worker by a winegrape grower during either or both of the 2 preceding seasons. Applications are available in either English or Spanish. Along with their application, they must submit a high school transcript, a copy of their SAT or ACT scores (if they are planning to attend a 4-year university), a letter of recommendation from a school official, an endorsement from a member of the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), and a 2-page essay on themselves and their career goals. Selection is based on financial need, demonstrated academic ability, community involvement and leadership and/or work history, and determination to succeed. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must enroll in 12 college units each semester while receiving scholarship money.
370 ■ CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
755 Riverpoint Drive, Suite 200
West Sacramento, CA 95605-1634
Tel: (916)372-6060
Web Site: http://www.ccpoanet.org
To provide financial assistance to the members and the families of members of the California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA).
Title of Award: CCPOA/Joe Harper Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Each year, the association distributes more than $100,000 in scholarship funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed, if the recipient maintains at least a 3.5 GPA in college.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the members of the CCPOA and the immediate family or active, retired, or deceased members. Both high school seniors and current college students are eligible. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (750 words or less) on this topic: "My goals, present and future, and why I deserve this scholarship." Selection is based on academic record, school activities, financial need, and community service. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
371 ■ CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
578 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Tel: (510)537-7877
Free: 800-221-6359
Fax: (510)537-7830
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ccbnet.org/scholar.htm
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to blind people in California.
Title of Award: California Council of the Blind Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the assistance depends on the availability of funds and the needs of the applicant. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed. For graduate students, support is limited to 2 years of work for a master's degree or 3 years for a Ph.D.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be legally blind residents of California who are enrolled or planning to enroll full time at an accredited college or university at either the undergraduate or graduate level. The
school may be in any state. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.
372 ■ CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Attn: Division of Veterans Services
1227 O Street, Room 101
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)503-8397
Free: 800-952-LOAN
Fax: (916)653-2563
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cdva.ca.gov/service/feewaiver.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of disabled or deceased veterans in California.
Title of Award: California Fee Waiver Program for Children of Veterans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: This program provides for waiver of registration fees to students attending any publicly-supported community or state college or university in California. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for this program are the children of veterans who 1) died of a service-connected disability; 2) had a service-connected disability at the time of death; or 3) currently have a service-connected disability of any level of severity. Applicants must plan to attend a community college in California, branch of the California State University system, or campus of the University of California. Their income, including the value of support received from parents, cannot exceed the national poverty level. California veteran status is not required for this program. Dependents in college who are eligible to receive federal education benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are not eligible for these fee waivers.
373 ■ CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Attn: Division of Veterans Services
1227 O Street, Room 101
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)503-8397
Free: 800-952-LOAN
Fax: (916)653-2563
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cdva.ca.gov/service/feewaiver.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to dependents of disabled and deceased members of the California National Guard.
Title of Award: California Fee Waiver Program for Dependents of Deceased or Disabled National Guard Members Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Full-time college students receive a waiver of tuition and registration fees at any publicly-supported community or state college or university in California. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for this program are spouses, children, and unremarried widow(er)s of members of the California National Guard who, in the line of duty and in the active service of the state, were killed, died of a disability, or became permanently disabled. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a community college, branch of the California State University system, or campus of the University of California.
374 ■ CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Attn: Division of Veterans Services
1227 O Street, Room 101
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)503-8397
Free: 800-952-LOAN
Fax: (916)653-2563
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cdva.ca.gov/service/feewaiver.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to dependents of disabled and other California veterans.
Title of Award: California Fee Waiver Program for Dependents of Totally Disabled Veterans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Full-time college students receive a waiver of tuition and registration fees at any publicly-supported community or state college or university in California. Duration: Children of eligible veterans may receive postsecondary benefits until the needed training is completed or until the dependent reaches 27 years of age (extended to 30 if the dependent serves in the armed forces). Widow(er)s and spouses are limited to a maximum of 48 months' full-time training or the equivalent in part-time training.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for this program are spouses (including registered domestic partners), children, and unremarried widow(er)s of veterans who are currently totally service-connected disabled (or are being compensated for a service-connected disability at a rate of 100%) or who died of a service-connected cause or disability. The veteran parent must have served during a qualifying war period and must have been discharged or released from military service under honorable conditions. The child cannot be over 27 years of age (extended to 30 if the student was in the military); there are no age limitations for spouses or surviving spouses. This program does not have an income limit. Dependents in college are not eligible if they are qualified to receive educational benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a community college, branch of the California State University system, or campus of the University of California.
375 ■ CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Attn: Division of Veterans Services
1227 O Street, Room 101
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)503-8397
Free: 800-952-LOAN
Fax: (916)653-2563
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cdva.ca.gov/service/feewaiver.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to veterans in California who received the Medal of Honor and their children.
Title of Award: California Fee Waiver Program for Recipients of the Medal of Honor and Their Children Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Full-time college students receive a waiver of tuition and registration fees at any publicly-supported community or state college or university in California. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to recipients of the Medal of Honor and their children who are residents of California. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a community college, branch of the California State University system, or campus of the University of California.
376 ■ CALIFORNIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Director
One Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)325-2361
Free: 800-255-2332
Fax: (916)444-7462
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cafda.org
To provide financial assistance to California residents who are interested in attending a mortuary college in the state.
Title of Award: California Funeral Directors Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Mortuary science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 for a student in southern California and 1 for a student in northern California. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a mortuary college in California. Selection is based on academic record, work experience, a 500-word essay on why the applicant is
interested in a career in funeral service in California, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
377 ■ CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Attn: Employment Development Department
800 Capitol Mall, MIC 41
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)654-8055
Free: 800-695-0350
Fax: (916)654-9821
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.disabilityemployment.org/yp_hal_con.htm
To provide financial assistance to disabled high school seniors in California who have participated in athletics.
Title of Award: Hal Connolly Scholar-Athlete Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 6 each year: 3 are set aside for females and 3 for males. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000, contingent upon the winners' acceptance at an accredited California college or university. Funds may be used for tuition, books, supplies, and other educational expenses. Exceptions are granted to students who choose to attend schools out of state primarily to accommodate their disability. Duration: Awards are granted annually.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors with disabilities, no more than 19 years of age on January 1 of the year of application, who have competed in California high school athletics at a varsity or equivalent level and possess academic and athletic records that demonstrate qualities of leadership and accomplishment. They must have completed high school with a GPA of 2.8 or better and plan to attend an accredited college or university in California, but they do not have to intend to participate formally in collegiate athletic activities. Selection is based on cumulative GPA (15%), cumulative GPA as it relates to the nature of the student's disability (15%), athletic accomplishments as they relate to the student's disability (30%), an essay on "How Sports Participation Has Affected My Life at School and in the Community As a Person with a Disability" (25%), and overall personal achievement (15%). The top finalists may be interviewed before selections are made. Male and female students compete separately. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
378 ■ CALIFORNIA-HAWAII ELKS ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5450 East Lamona Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727-2224
Tel: (559)255-4531
Fax: (559)456-2659
Web Site: http://www.chea-elks.org/vocationalgrant.html
To provide financial assistance for vocational school to residents of California and Hawaii.
Title of Award: California-Hawaii Elks Association Vocational Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: 58 each year: 55 to residents of California and 3 to residents of Hawaii. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds may be used for tuition and fees, room and board (if living on campus), and books and supplies. They may not be used for general living expenses or child care costs. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of California or Hawaii who are high school seniors or older. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a vocational/technical program of 2 years or less that leads to a terminal associate degree, diploma, or certificate, but less than a bachelor's degree. Students planning to transfer to a 4-year school to work on a bachelor's degree are not eligible. Selection is based on motivation, financial need, aptitude toward chosen vocation, grades, and completeness and neatness of the application brochure. Applications are available from an Elks Lodge in California or Hawaii; they must be endorsed by the lodge. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: Recipients must enroll in at least 12 semester credit hours each term.
379 ■ CALIFORNIA-HAWAII ELKS ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5450 East Lamona Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727-2224
Tel: (559)255-4531
Fax: (559)456-2659
Web Site: http://www.chea-elks.org/uspsd.html
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of California and Hawaii with disabilities.
Title of Award: California-Hawaii Elks Major Project Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 20 to 30 each year. Funds Available: The annual stipend is $1,000 for community colleges and vocational schools or $2,000 per year for 4-year colleges or universities. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of California or Hawaii who have a physical impairment, neurological impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and/or speech/language disorder. Applicants must be a senior in high school, be a high school graduate, or have passed the GED test. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on financial need, GPA, severity of disability, seriousness of purpose, and depth of character. Applications are available from an Elks Lodge in California or Hawaii; students must first request an interview with the lodge's scholarship chairman or Exalted Ruler. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
380 ■ CALIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION
Attn: State Office
333 Hegenberger Road, Suite 511
Oakland, CA 94621
Tel: (510)639-4445
Fax: (510)639-4449
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cifstate.org
To provide financial assistance to college-bound high school seniors in California who have participated in athletics.
Title of Award: CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 for a female and 1 for a male. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in California who have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher and have demonstrated superior athletic ability in at least 2 years of varsity play within California. Students must submit an application to their principal or counselor and an essay, up to 500 words, on how they display character in their athletic and academic efforts. They may include examples of meaningful behavior in their high school experience, lessons learned about the importance of character in their life, and opportunities that coaches, cheerleaders, athletes, and fans have to promote character in interscholastic athletics. Based on those essays, school officials nominate students for these scholarships. Males and females are judged separately. Deadline for Receipt: Students must submit their application and essay to their counselor or principal by mid-February of each year. School officials forward the packets to the state office by the end of March.
381 ■ CALIFORNIA JAPANESE AMERICAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Attn: Ron Yamada
P.O. Box 15235
San Francisco, CA 94115-0235
Tel: (650)802-0939
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cjaaa.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students of Japanese American descent who are currently enrolled at 1 of the 9 University of California campuses.
Title of Award: CJAAA Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 to 15 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,000. The Moriaki "Mo" Noguchi Memorial Scholarship of $3,000 is given to the top overall candidate. The George Kondo Award is at least $1,000 and is awarded to the applicant with the best community service record. The Yori Wada Award is $2,000 and is awarded to the applicant with the most outstanding record of public service. The stipend for a student accepted to the University of California Education Abroad Program ranges from $2,500 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to continuing or returning undergraduate or graduate students of Japanese American descent who are attending 1 of the 9 University of California campuses. They must be American citizens and may be studying in any field or discipline. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly recommended but not required. Applicants interested in participating in the University of California Education Abroad Program in Japan must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Selection is based on academic excellence, commitment to community and social concerns, personal attributes, and financial need (in that order). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
382 ■ CALIFORNIA LIBRARIANS BLACK CAUCUS-GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER
Attn: Scholarship Award
P.O. Box 2906
Los Angeles, CA 90078-2906
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.clbc.org/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance to African Americans in California who are interested in becoming librarians or library paraprofessionals.
Title of Award: Louise Jane Moses/Agnes Davis Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Library and archival sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 3 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $500, 1 at $750, and 1 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American residents of California who are working on a degree from an accredited library/information science program or an accredited library/information science paraprofessional program in the state. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need, scholastic achievement, and commitment to the goals of encouraging and supporting African American library professionals and improving library service to the African American community. Interviews are required. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Stephanie Brasley, University of California at Los Angeles, College Library, P.O. Box 951450, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1450, (310) 825-6726, Fax: (310) 206-9312, E-mail: [email protected].
383 ■ CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
2045 Lundy Avenue
San Jose, CA 95131
Tel: (408)473-1000
Free: 800-632-2128
Fax: (408)954-0948
Web Site: http://www.csea.com
To provide financial assistance for college to dependents of members of the California School Employees Association (CSEA).
Title of Award: California School Employees Association Dependent Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 30 scholarships were awarded to high school seniors, 1 to a community college student, and 3 to college/vocational school students. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to dependents of members who are graduating high school seniors or students enrolled in a college, university, community college, or vocational school. Selection is based on academic achievement, character, leadership, and extracurricular activities within the community; financial need is also considered for some scholarships. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
384 ■ CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
2045 Lundy Avenue
San Jose, CA 95131
Tel: (408)473-1000
Free: 800-632-2128
Fax: (408)954-0948
Web Site: http://www.csea.com
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the California School Employees Association (CSEA).
Title of Award: California School Employees Association Member Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are attending college on a part-time or full-time basis. Selection is based on financial need, goals and objectives, citizenship, and CSEA activities. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.
385 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org
To provide financial assistance to California residents of Asian Pacific Islander heritage who plan to attend a 4-year college or university in the state.
Title of Award: Asian Pacific Islander University Scholarship of the California State Fair Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Asian Pacific Islanders who are currently enrolled in a high school or community college in California. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university in the state in the following fall. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page statement on their Asian Pacific Islander background, community involvement, career goals, and desire to give back to their community. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.
386 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in California who rank in the top 10% of their class.
Title of Award: California State Fair Academic Achievers Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $2,500 and 1 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,500 or $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in California who rank in the top 10% of their class for academic performance. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited college or university in the state. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on why it is important to know where our food comes from. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.
387 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of California who are studying culinary cooking.
Title of Award: California State Fair Culinary Cooking Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Culinary arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of California currently enrolled at culinary arts vocational trade schools and community colleges in the state. Applicants must be enrolled in a culinary cooking program. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why they are pursuing their desired career and life goals. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.
388 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org
To provide financial assistance to African American residents of California who plan to attend a 4-year college or university in the state.
Title of Award: California State Fair Scholarships for African American University Students Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African Americans who are currently enrolled in a high school or community college in California. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university in the state in the following fall. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on "The Keys to Economic Development in the African American Community." Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.
389 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of California who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in viticulture or enology.
Title of Award: California State Fair Viticulture/Enology Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Enology; Viticulture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,500 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,500 or $500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of California currently working on an undergraduate or graduate degree at a college or university in the state. Applicants must be studying or majoring in viticulture or enology. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why they are pursuing their desired career and life goals. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.
390 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION
Attn: Ladies Auxiliary
2701 K Street, Suite 201
Sacramento, CA 95816
800-451-2732
Fax: (916)446-9889
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.csfa.net/ladiesaux_scholarship.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of members of the California State Firefighters' Association (CSFA) or its Ladies Auxiliary.
Title of Award: California State Firefighters' Association Ladies Auxiliary Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified); students at 2-year institutions receive half as much as students at 4-year colleges and universities. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors or high school graduates whose parent has been a member of CSFA for 3 consecutive years or a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for at least 1 year. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited trade school or 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States. Entering students must apply within 5 years of graduation from high school. Continuing students must apply within 10 years of graduation from high school. Along with their application, they must submit a brief statement on their educational, vocational, and professional goals. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1949. Information is also available from Karen Frederick, Scholarship Chair, 10680 Devonshire Circle, Penn Valley, CA 95946, (530) 432-1739, E-mail: [email protected].
391 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Office of the Chancellor
Attn: Lori Redfearn, Vice President
401 Golden Shore, Sixth Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
Tel: (562)951-4815
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.calstate.edu/foundation/scholarship.shtml
To provide financial assistance to students at campuses of the California State University (CSU) system who demonstrate financial need and outstanding achievement.
Title of Award: William Randolph Hearst/CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled at campuses of the CSU system. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and outstanding merit, including (but not limited to) superior academic performance, community service, personal hardship, and personal achievements. Additional Information: This program is supported by an endowment from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation and individual contributions from the CSU Board of Trustees.
392 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Office of the Chancellor
Attn: Lori Redfearn, Vice President
401 Golden Shore, Sixth Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
Tel: (562)951-4815
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.calstate.edu/foundation/scholarship.shtml
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students with visual impairments at campuses of the California State University (CSU) system.
Title of Award: Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not
specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: 15 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at CSU campuses who have been declared visually impaired. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
393 ■ CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION
Attn: Specialized Programs
10811 International Drive
P.O. Box 419029
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029
Tel: (916)526-8276; 888-CA-GRANT
Fax: (916)526-7977
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.csac.ca.gov
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependents of California law enforcement officers who have been totally disabled or killed in the line of duty.
Title of Award: California Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 14 students received $86,670 in assistance from this program. Funds Available: Stipends range from $100 to $11,259 per year, depending on the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 academic year; may be renewed for up to 5 additional years at 4-year colleges and universities or up to 3 additional years at community colleges.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the natural children, adopted children, and spouses of a California peace officer (Highway Patrol, marshal, sheriff, police officer), employee of the Department of Corrections or Youth Authority, or fire fighter. The parent or spouse must have died or become totally disabled as the result of an accident or injury caused by external violence or physical force incurred in the performance of duty. Applicants must be enrolled for at least 6 units at an accredited California postsecondary institution and able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: If the student receives other scholarships or grants, the award may be adjusted or withdrawn, depending upon financial need. Acceptance of work-study, loans, or employment will generally not affect the amount of money offered through this program.
394 ■ CALIFORNIA TABLE GRAPE COMMISSION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
392 West Fallbrook, Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93711-6150
Tel: (559)447-8350
Free: 800-813-8478
Fax: (559)447-9184
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.freshcaliforniagrapes.com/en-US/Teachers/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance to the children of California table grape field workers who are interested in attending a branch of the California State University system.
Title of Award: California Table Grape Workers' Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $4,000 per year. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school graduates or seniors graduating in June. They, or their parents, must have worked in either of the 2 previous California table grape harvests. Farmers and their families, raisin and wine grape workers, students currently enrolled in college, permanent staff and members of the California Table Grape Commission and their families, and commission suppliers are not eligible. All applicants must intend to attend a 4-year college or university in California. Selection is based on academic performance, financial need, obstacles overcome, leadership ability and/or community service, and ability to succeed. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend a branch of the California State University on a full-time basis.
395 ■ CALIFORNIANS FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS
Attn: CDR Foundation
909 12th Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)447-2237
Free: 800-838-9237
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.disabilityrights-cdr.org
To provide financial assistance for college to students with disabilities in California.
Title of Award: Californians for Disability Rights Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 for first place, $700 for second place, and $300 for third place. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to persons with a verified physical, mental, or learning disability that substantially limits 1 or more major life activities. Applicants must be admitted to or enrolled at an accredited state university, community college, private college, or university in California. Along with their application, they must submit a 3-page essay of their disability advocacy and leadership skills, including how their student advocacy will improve the awareness and participation of Californians with disabilities in society. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Lesley Robinson, Scholarship Committee, 5567 Peacock Lane, Riverside, CA 92505.
396 ■ CALISTA CORPORATION
Attn: Calista Scholarship Fund
301 Calista Court, Suite A
Anchorage, AK 99518-3028
Tel: (907)279-5516
Free: 800-277-5516
Fax: (907)272-5060
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.calistacorp.com
To provide financial assistance to Alaska Natives with ties to the Calista region who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Title of Award: Calista Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 79 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The amount awarded depends upon the recipient's GPA. Recipients with a GPA of 2.0 to 2.49 are awarded $500 per semester, recipients with a GPA of 2.5 to 2.99 are awarded $750 per semester, and recipients with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are awarded $1,000 per semester. The funds are paid in 2 equal installments; the second semester check is not issued until grades from the previous semester's work are received. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alaska Native shareholders and lineal descendants of Alaska Native shareholders with ties to the Calista region. Applicants must be at least a high school graduate or have earned a GED and be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (at least 1 page) on their educational and career goals. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: In past years, this program has included several named scholarships that may be offered again if funds are available. Those include the Buster Vanderpool Scholarship Award for students majoring in aviation, transportation, or business development; the David K. Nicolai Scholarship Award for students majoring in human services, health sciences, or social sciences; the Edward Hoffman Scholarship Award for students majoring in political science, public administration, public communications, or rural development-related fields; the Fred Notti Scholarship Award, for students majoring in rural economic development or aviation technology; the Gladys Jung Scholarship Award for students majoring in education, linguistics, or Alaska Native Language-related studies; the Henry Roberts Scholarship Award for students majoring in communications, computer technology, telecommunications, or data processing-related fields; the Herman Neck Scholarship Award for students majoring in business administration, management, accounting, marketing, economics, or finance-related fields; the
Jimmy Hoffman Scholarship Awards for students majoring in aviation, transportation, architecture, or an engineering-related field; the Nora Guinn Scholarship Award for students majoring in justice or law-related fields; the Phillip Guy Scholarship Award for students majoring in fields related to public administration or education; the Raymond C. Christiansen Scholarship Award for students majoring in natural sciences, fisheries, ecology, biology, or geology-related fields; and the William Tyson Scholarship Award for students majoring in religion, anthropology, archaeology, psychology, or counseling (including social work). This program was established in 1994.
397 ■ CANCER SURVIVORS' FUND
P.O. Box 792
Missouri City, TX 77459
Tel: (281)437-7142
Fax: (281)437-9568
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cancersurvivorsfund.org
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study to residents of Texas who have had cancer.
Title of Award: Ronald G. Bliss Outstanding Achievement Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $10,000 per year. Duration: Up to 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Texas residents who are enrolled as undergraduates at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be a cancer survivor or currently diagnosed with cancer; they do not have to be receiving treatment to qualify. They must be able to demonstrate a well-developed team spirit, strong people skills, emotional and spiritual intelligence, and a dedication to volunteerism. They must have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher for at least 2 consecutive semesters. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must agree to do volunteer work to use their cancer experience to help other young cancer patients and survivors cope with a life-threatening or life-altering event.
398 ■ CANCER SURVIVORS' FUND
P.O. Box 792
Missouri City, TX 77459
Tel: (281)437-7142
Fax: (281)437-9568
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cancersurvivorsfund.org
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to residents of Texas who have had cancer.
Title of Award: Cancer Survivors' Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 11 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Texas residents who are enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate school. Applicants must be a cancer survivor or currently diagnosed with cancer; they do not have to be receiving treatment to qualify. They must submit an essay, from 500 to 1,200 words in length, on how their experience with cancer has impacted their life values and career goals. Selection is based on the applicant's personal hardship and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year for fall semester; July of each year for spring semester. Additional Information: Recipients must agree to do volunteer work to use their cancer experience to help other young cancer patients and survivors cope with a life-threatening or life-altering event.
399 ■ CAP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Attn: Ron Brown Scholar Program
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Tel: (434)964-1588
Fax: (434)964-1589
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ronbrown.org
To provide financial assistance for college to African American high school seniors.
Title of Award: Ron Brown Scholar Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $10,000 per year. Funds may be used to cover tuition, fees, books, room, board, and other college-related expenses. Payment is made directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to academically-talented African American high school seniors who have demonstrated social commitment and leadership potential. They must be interested in working on a college degree on a full-time basis. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Finalists are invited to participate in a weekend selection process in Washington, D.C.; their expenses are reimbursed. Final selection is based on academic promise, leadership ability, communication skills, school and community involvement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Established in 1996, this program honors a former Secretary of Commerce who served during the Clinton administration. During college, recipients are required to pursue 1 or more summer internships devoted to community service (e.g., in education, health, government, politics) and 1 pre-professional internship.
400 ■ CAREER TRANSITION FOR DANCERS
c/o The Caroline & Theodore Newhouse Center for Dancers
165 West 46th Street, Suite 701
New York, NY 10036-2501
Tel: (212)764-0172
Fax: (212)764-0343
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.careertransition.org/progsscholarmain.html
To provide financial assistance to current and former professional dancers interested in acquiring an academic degree or a new skill.
Title of Award: Caroline H. Newhouse Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, a total of $300,000 was available for this program. Funds Available: Recipients are entitled to grants totaling $2,500 over their lifetime. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, and materials at schools, institutes, and specialized certificate programs. Duration: Funding may extend over a period of years, as long as the total awarded does not exceed $2,000.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to current and former professional dancers who can demonstrate paid employment as a dancer under union jurisdiction for at least 100 weeks over a period of 7 years or more and earnings of at least $8,000 per year from dance employment in the 7 best years of their performing career; the performing years need not be consecutive current. Applicants must be at least 27 years of age, although that age requirement may be lowered depending on their age at the start of a professional performing dance career or because of a debilitating injury or illness. They must be interested in obtaining funding for 1) tuition for an academic degree; 2) retraining for the acquisition of a new skill; or 3) seed money to begin a business enterprise. Deadline for Receipt: January, March, May, July, September, or November of each year. Additional Information: Since this program was established in 1985, it has awarded more than 2,400 grants totaling more than $2 million. It is sponsored by the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the American Guild of Musical Artists, the Screen Actors Guild, the American Guild of Variety Artists, and other performing arts organizations. Information is also available from the Los Angeles office, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 902, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3635, (323) 549-6660, Fax: (323) 549-6810, E-mail: [email protected].
401 ■ CAREMARK RX, INC.
Attn: Heather Post
211 Commerce Street. Suite 800
Nashville, TN 37201
(866)792-2731
Web Site: http://www.caremark.com
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to students with clinical hemophilia.
Title of Award: Eric Delson Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year: 3 at $2,500 per year and 1 at $1,500 per year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 or $1,500. Funds are paid in 2 equal installments directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years, provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA.
Eligibility Requirements: Students diagnosed with clinical hemophilia are eligible to apply for this program if they are 1) high school seniors, high school graduates, college students, or graduate students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university, vocational/technical school, or graduate school; or 2) students entering grades 7-12 at a private secondary school in the United States. This program is not open to students with related blood disorders (e.g., von Willebrand Disease). Selection is based on academic record, potential to succeed, leadership, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of educational and career goals, recommendations, and unusual personal or family circumstances. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.
402 ■ CARL'S JR.
Attn: Cheryl Beamer
6307 Carpinteria Avenue, Suite A
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Tel: (805)745-7663
Free: 800-422-4141
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.carlsjr.com
To provide financial assistance to students in designated states who can demonstrate that they have been "A Star" in their community.
Title of Award: La Estrella Latina de Carl's Jr. Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 60 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates younger than 21 years of age and planning to enroll for the first time as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university, or vocational school. Along with their application, they must submit an essay describing how they have been "A Star" in their community. Selection is based on academic record, school and community leadership and participation, work experience, future goals, financial need, and other family circumstances. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1999. Applications are available at participating Carl's Jr. restaurants. The program is administered by Scholarship Management Services of Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082, (507) 931-1682, (800) 537-4180, Fax: (507) 931-9168, E-mail: [email protected].
403 ■ ROY J. CARVER CHARITABLE TRUST
202 Iowa Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761-3733
Tel: (563)263-4010
Fax: (563)263-1547
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.carvertrust.org
To provide financial assistance for college to students in Iowa who have overcome significant obstacles to attend college.
Title of Award: Carver Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; since the program's establishment, it has awarded more than 1,300 scholarships worth more than $10 million. Funds Available: Stipends generally average $5,200 at public universities or $7,600 at private colleges in Iowa. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students attending the 3 public universities in Iowa, the 24 participating private 4-year colleges and universities in the state, or a community college in Iowa and planning to transfer to 1 of those 4-year institutions. Applicants must be sophomores seeking support for their junior year. They must present evidence of unusual social and/or other barriers to attending college full time; examples include, but are not limited to, students who 1) are from 1-parent families; 2) are attending college while working full time; 3) have social, mental, or physical disabilities; and 4) have families to support. They must have graduated from a high school in Iowa or have been residents of the state for at least 5 consecutive years immediately prior to applying, be full-time students, have at least a 2.8 GPA, be U.S. citizens, and submit a financial profile indicating insufficient personal, family, and institutional resources to pay full-time college tuition. A particular goal of the program is to assist students "who fall between the cracks of other financial aid programs." Applications must be submitted to the financial aid office at the Iowa college or university the applicant attends. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1988.
404 ■ CENTER FOR EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
P.O. Box 208
San Francisco, CA 94104-0208
Tel: (925)934-7304
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who demonstrate a commitment to their community.
Title of Award: A. Patrick Charnon Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program of study at an accredited 4-year college or university. They must demonstrate dedication and commitment to their communities. Along with their application, they must submit a 2- to 4-page essay on how community service experiences have shaped their lives and how they will use their college education to build communities in a manner consistent with values of compassion, tolerance, generosity, and respect. The selection committee looks for candidates whose values reflect the goals of the program and who have demonstrated their commitments to those values by their actions. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1995.
405 ■ THE CENTER FOR REINTEGRATION, INC.
Attn: Lilly Secretariat
310 Busse Highway
PMB 327
Park Ridge, IL 60068-3251
800-809-8202
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.reintegration.com/resources/scholarships/scholarship.asp
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Title of Award: Lilly Moving Lives Forward Reintegration Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 50 of these scholarships (including renewals) were awarded. Funds Available: The amount awarded varies, depending upon the specific needs of the recipient. Funds may be used to pay for tuition and related expenses, such as textbooks and laboratory fees. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, or schizoaffective disorder. Applicants must be receiving medical treatment for the disease and be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts. They must be interested in pursuing postsecondary education, including trade or vocational school programs, high school equivalency programs, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and graduate programs. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on their career goal and their rationale for choosing that goal, how this course of study will help them achieve their career goal, obstacles they have faced in life and how they have overcome them, steps they have taken to prepare for pursuit of this education, rationale for the specific school chosen, and their plans to continue treatment while pursuing an education. Selection is based on the quality of the essay, academic success,
3 references, thoughtfulness and appropriateness of academic and vocational/career goals, rehabilitation involvement, success in dealing with the disease, recent volunteer and/or vocational experience, and completion of application requirements. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1998, is funded by Eli Lilly and Company.
406 ■ CENTER FOR SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATION, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 1465
Taylors, SC 29687-1465
Tel: (864)268-3363
Fax: (864)268-7160
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.scholarshipprograms.org/cscholarships.php
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of South Carolina who have a competitive or recreational interest in golf.
Title of Award: South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Funds are sent directly to the college, university, or technical college to be used for educational expenses, including tuition, fees, books, room, and board. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years or until completion of a bachelor's degree, whichever is earlier, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.75 or higher and enrolled at a college or university in South Carolina.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of South Carolina who are seniors in high school or already attending college in the state. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and a competitive or recreational interest in golf. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay describing themselves, including their strengths and their most important achievements in school and community. Selection is based on academic merit (SAT/ACT scores, rank in class, and GPA), potential to succeed in their chosen education field, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by The Center for Scholarship Administration on behalf of the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation.
407 ■ CENTRAL COUNCIL, TLINGIT AND HAIDA INDIAN TRIBES OF ALASKA
Attn: Higher Education Services
3239 Hospital Drive
Juneau, AK 99801
Tel: (907)463-7375
Free: 800-344-1432
Fax: (907)463-7173
Web Site: http://www.hied.org
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate studies to enrolled Tlingit or Haida tribal members.
Title of Award: Juanita Corwin Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year: 1 to a graduating high school senior, 1 to a current undergraduate student, and 1 to a current graduate student. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must be Tlingit or Haida tribal members, regardless of service area, community affiliation, origination, residence, tribal compact, or signatory status. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be attending (or planning to attend) school on a full-time basis. Selection is based on financial need, a statement of personal goals, and a list of academic, professional, and/or personal activities. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year.
408 ■ CENTRAL COUNCIL, TLINGIT AND HAIDA INDIAN TRIBES OF ALASKA
Attn: Employment and Training Division
3239 Hospital Drive
Juneau, AK 99801
Tel: (907)463-7134
Free: 800-344-1432
Fax: (907)463-7173
Web Site: http://www.hied.org
To provide financial assistance for vocational training to enrolled Tlingit or Haida tribal members.
Title of Award: Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Adult Vocational Training Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the assistance depends on the need of the recipient. Duration: Up to 24 months (or 36 months for R.N. training).
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to enrolled Tlingit or Haida tribal members who have resided in the service delivery area of southeast Alaska for at least 30 days. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have their high school diploma or GED, and be actively seeking employment and/or enrolled in a training program. Financial need must be demonstrated. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
409 ■ CENTRAL COUNCIL, TLINGIT AND HAIDA INDIAN TRIBES OF ALASKA
Attn: Higher Education Services
3239 Hospital Drive
Juneau, AK 99801
Tel: (907)463-7375
Free: 800-344-1432
Fax: (907)463-7173
Web Site: http://www.hied.org
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate studies to enrolled Tlingit or Haida tribal members.
Title of Award: Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska College Student Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: This assistance is intended to be supplemental. Funds are to be used solely for tuition, required fees, textbooks, supplies, and miscellaneous educational expenses. No part of the award may be used to repay tuition from previous terms, educational or personal loans, or previously incurred debts. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed. Undergraduate recipients must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher; graduate students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. All recipients must be full-time students.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must be Tlingit or Haida tribal members with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Scholarship applications are given priority based on the following point system: 20 points for students residing in the following service areas of the Central Council: Craig, Juneau, Haines, Pelican, Saxman, Skagway, Tenakee, or Wrangell; 15 points for graduation from a high school within the service areas listed above; and 5 points if the applicant or the applicant's parents/guardians belong to a southeast Alaska IRA council, village, or regional corporation within the service areas listed above. Enrollment or corporation identification numbers must be supplied on the application form. In addition to this program, students are expected to apply for institution-sponsored financial aid, as well as funding from state and local community organizations or Native corporations. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Faxed applications are permitted. With the exception of distance education or independent learning courses, this program does not fund part-time attendance, vocational training, student conferences, seminars, developmental courses (i.e., professional skill involvement), or any professional licensing examinations.
410 ■ CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Attn: Recruitment Center
P.O. Box 4090
Reston, VA 20195
800-368-3886
Web Site: http://www.cia.gov/employment/jobs/students_scholar.html
To provide scholarship/loans and work experience to high school seniors and college sophomores, especially minorities and people with disabilities, who are interested in working for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) after graduation from college.
Title of Award: Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Scholars
are provided a salary and up to $18,000 per year for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. They must agree to continue employment with the CIA after college graduation for a period 1.5 times the length of their college support. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher and full-time enrollment in a 4- or 5-year college program.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are either high school seniors or college sophomores. Seniors must be at least 18 years of age by April of the year they apply and have minimum scores of 1000 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT. College sophomores must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. All applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need (household income of $70,000 or less for a family of 4 or $80,000 or less for a family of 5 or more) and be able to meet the same employment standards as permanent employees of the CIA. This program was developed, in part, to assist minority and disabled students, but it is open to all students who meet the requirements. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: Scholars work each summer at a CIA facility. In addition to a salary, they receive the cost of transportation between school and the Washington, D.C. area and a housing allowance.
411 ■ CHAIRSCHOLARS FOUNDATION, INC.
16101 Carencia Lane
Odessa, FL 33556-3278
Tel: (813)920-2737
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chairscholars.org
To provide financial assistance for college to physically challenged students.
Title of Award: ChairScholars Foundation National Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $5,000 or $3,000 per year. Funds are to be used for tuition and school expenses. Duration: Up to 4 years for high school seniors; up to 3 years for college freshmen.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen who are physically challenged, although they are not required to be in a wheelchair. Applicants should be able to demonstrate financial need, have a record of satisfactory academic performance (at least a "B+" average), and show some form of community service or social contribution in the past. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 300 to 500 words on how they became physically challenged, how their situation has affected them and their family, and their goals and aspirations for the future. Graduate students and all students over 21 years of age are not eligible. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
412 ■ THE CHARTER FUND
Attn: Jeanette Montoya
370 17th Street, Suite 5300
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (303)572-1727
Fax: (303)628-3839
To provide financial assistance for college to financially needy high school seniors in Colorado.
Title of Award: The Charter Fund Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 90 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $100 to $2,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Colorado who have worked during summer breaks. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents planning to enter an accredited institution in the following fall. Selection is based on academic performance, aptitude, potential for achievement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
413 ■ CHELA FINANCIAL USA, INC.
388 Market Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415)283-2800; (866)34-CHELA
Fax: (415)283-2888
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chelastudentloans.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors and college students in California.
Title of Award: California Higher Education Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and current college students who are residents of California and/or enrolled in a college or university in the state. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and a valid E-mail address. They must be enrolled at least half time. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.
414 ■ CHEROKEE NATION
Attn: Office of Higher Education
17675 South Muskogee Avenue
P.O. Box 948
Tahlequah, OK 74465
Tel: (918)456-0671
Free: 800-256-0671
Fax: (918)458-6195
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cherokee.org/Services/Education.asp
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who belong to the Cherokee Nation and qualify for federal Pell grants.
Title of Award: Cherokee Nation Pell Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; nearly 1,600 students receive support from all Cherokee Nation Undergraduate Scholarship programs. Funds Available: Varies; the available funds are divided equally among all eligible students who complete the application process. Duration: Up to 8 semesters.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Cherokee Nation, regardless of their permanent residence. Applicants who qualify for federal Pell grant funding are eligible for this additional assistance through the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.
415 ■ CHEROKEE NATION
Attn: Office of Higher Education
17675 South Muskogee Avenue
P.O. Box 948
Tahlequah, OK 74465
Tel: (918)456-0671
Free: 800-256-0671
Fax: (918)458-6195
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cherokee.org/Services/Education.asp
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who belong to the Cherokee Nation and do not qualify for federal Pell grants.
Title of Award: Cherokee Nation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; nearly 1,600 students receive support from all Cherokee Nation Undergraduate Scholarship programs. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: Up to 8 semesters.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Cherokee Nation who are residents of Oklahoma and do not qualify for Pell Grant funding. In the selection process, applicants are ranked according to the following criteria: first, continuing students in the program; second, geographic location (students whose permanent residence is within the Cherokee nation area, defined as those counties within and contiguous to the Cherokee Nation boundaries, are given preference over residents of other Oklahoma counties); third, academic level (seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen, in that order); and fourth, academic performance (based on GPA and ACT/SAT score) and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.
416 ■ CHI OMEGA FRATERNITY
Attn: Chi Omega Foundation
3395 Players Club Parkway
Memphis, TN 38125
Tel: (901)748-8600
Fax: (901)748-8686
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chiomega.com/chiomega/foundation/scholarship.asp
To provide financial assistance to women who are members of Chi Omega Fraternity entering their senior year of college.
Title of Award: Elizabeth Carmichael Orman Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 4 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are members of Chi Omega Fraternity enrolled in their junior year. Applicants must submit an essay, up to 200 words in length, on 1) why they want or need this scholarship, and 2) why they feel they are particularly qualified for a scholarship designed to honor Elizabeth Carmichael Orman. Selection is based on the essay; academic achievement; aptitude; contributions and service to Chi Omega, the university, and the community; professional and personal goals; and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1980.
417 ■ CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE
Attn: Education Department
4510 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653-3898
Tel: (773)451-3565
Fax: (773)285-7772
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cul-chicago.org
To provide financial assistance to Illinois residents of color interested in full-time study at a 4-year college or university.
Title of Award: Anheuser-Busch Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority residents of Illinois who will be full-time freshmen at a 4-year college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. An interview is required. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by the Anheuser-Busch Foundation, which makes the final decision on selection of recipients.
418 ■ CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE
Attn: Education Department
4510 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653-3898
Tel: (773)451-3565
Fax: (773)285-7772
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cul-chicago.org
To provide financial assistance to Illinois residents who are women of color interested in full-time study at a 4-year college or university.
Title of Award: Avon Grant Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority women residents of Illinois who will be full-time freshmen at a 4-year college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, be a head of household, and be able to demonstrate financial need. An interview is required. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
419 ■ CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE
Attn: Education Department
4510 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653-3898
Tel: (773)451-3565
Fax: (773)285-7772
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cul-chicago.org
To provide financial assistance to Illinois residents of color enrolled at a 4-year college or university.
Title of Award: Dr. Scholl Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Illinois residents of color who are full-time undergraduate students at a 4-year college or university with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants may be majoring in any field. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is offered as part of the Chicago Urban League's Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1970. It is sponsored by the Dr. Scholl Foundation.
420 ■ CHICKASAW FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 1726
Ada, OK 74821-1726
Tel: (580)421-9030
Fax: (580)421-9031
Web Site: http://www.cflink.org
To provide financial assistance to members of the Chickasaw Nation who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree.
Title of Award: Frederick L. Hill-The Hill Group Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,250 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Chickasaw students who are currently enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education as a full-time undergraduate student. Applicants may be majoring in any field, but they must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit high school or college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, a copy of their Chickasaw Nation citizenship card, and a 1-page essay on their long-term goals and plans for achieving them. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
421 ■ CHICKASAW NATION
Attn: Division of Education
124 East 14th
Ada, OK 74820
Tel: (580)421-7711
Fax: (580)436-3733
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.Chickasaw.net
To provide financial assistance to members of the Chickasaw Nation who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Title of Award: Chickasaw Nation General Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends depend on the level of academic study, the number of units the recipient is taking, and their GPA. The range is from $150 per semester (for part-time freshmen and sophomores with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49) to $550 per semester (for full-time graduate students with a GPA of 4.0) Duration: 1 semester; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Chickasaw Nation who are working full or part time on an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree at an accredited college or university and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must submit a copy of their Chickasaw Nation citizenship card, high school and/or college transcripts, documentation of financial need, proof of their ACT/SAT scores, and a 2- to 3-page essay on why they should be awarded the scholarship, the purpose and goals they plan on achieving, and why their proposed discipline will benefit the tribe. Deadline for Receipt: January of each
year for spring semester; May of each year for summer semester; August of each year for fall semester for continuing students; March of each year for high school seniors.
422 ■ CHICKASAW NATION
Attn: Division of Education
124 East 14th
Ada, OK 74820
Tel: (580)421-7711
Fax: (580)436-3733
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.Chickasaw.net
To provide financial assistance to needy members of the Chickasaw Nation who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Title of Award: Chickasaw Nation Higher Education Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Maximum stipends are $1,000 per semester for full-time undergraduates, $30 per credit hour for part-time undergraduates, $1,000 per semester for full-time graduate students, $50 per credit hour for part-time graduate students, or $100 per hour for doctoral candidates. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Chickasaw Nation who are working full or part time on an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree at an accredited college or university and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must submit a copy of their Chickasaw Nation citizenship card, high school and/or college transcripts, documentation of financial need, proof of their ACT/SAT scores, and a 2- to 3-page essay on why they should be awarded the scholarship, the purpose and goals they plan on achieving, and why their proposed discipline will benefit the tribe. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year for spring semester; May of each year for summer semester; August of each year for fall semester for continuing students; March of each year for high school seniors.
423 ■ CHICKASAW NATION
Attn: Division of Education
124 East 14th
Ada, OK 74820
Tel: (580)421-7711
Fax: (580)436-3733
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.Chickasaw.net
To provide financial assistance for college to graduating high school seniors who are members of the Chickasaw Nation.
Title of Award: Millennium Scholarship Program of the Chickasaw Nation Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 50 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Chickasaw Nation who are graduating from high school with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must submit a copy of their Chickasaw Nation citizenship card, high school and/or college transcripts, documentation of financial need, proof of their ACT/SAT scores, and a 2- to 3-page essay on why they should be awarded the scholarship, the purpose and goals they plan on achieving, and why their proposed discipline will benefit the tribe. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
424 ■ CHILDREN OF BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 4032
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Web Site: http://www.childrenofbreastcancer.org/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to children of mothers who have had breast cancer.
Title of Award: Children of Breast Cancer Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 22 of these scholarships were awarded: 18 at $3,000 and 4 at $1,500. Funds Available: Stipends are either $3,000 or $1,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have lost a mother either to breast cancer or to complications resulting from breast cancer, or who have a mother who has survived breast cancer. Applicants must have been accepted as a full-time student an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university. Along with their application, they must submit 3 essays on their choice of selected topics. Selection is based on those essays, grades, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships were first awarded in 2002. Information is also available from Laurie Richardson, 3070 Stage Run, Hixson, TN 37343, and from the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, 1270 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402, (423) 265-0586, E-mail: [email protected].
425 ■ CHILDREN OF INJURED WORKERS, INC.
4983 Brittonfield Parkway
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Tel: (315)449-4306
Fax: (315)449-4358
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kidschanceny.org
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of New York whose parent was seriously injured or killed in a workplace accident.
Title of Award: Children of Injured Workers Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to New York residents attending or planning to attend a college or technical school. Applicants must be the child of a worker who suffered injury or death in an accident that is either established or accepted under the Workers' Compensation Law of the state of New York. The injury or death must have had a demonstrable impact on the financial ability of the child to attend college.
426 ■ CHILDREN OF LESBIANS AND GAYS EVERYWHERE
Attn: Scholarship Committee
3543 18th Street, No. 1
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel: (415)861-KIDS
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.colage.org/programs/academic/leedubin.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to children of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents.
Title of Award: Lee Dubin Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 to 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students who have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and 1 or more LGBT parent. Applicants must be able to demonstrate ability in and commitment to affecting change in the LGBT community. As part of the application process, they must submit a 500- to 1,000-word essay on why support from this fund is important and meaningful to them; their community service, extracurricular activities, honors, or other special events that will help the committee see their strengths; how their experience as a child of LGBT parents has impacted their sense of civic responsibility; an event that dealt with social and/or political differences and their response to that situation; and how they think their reaction was impacted by their experience with their parents. Special consideration is given to applicants with demonstrated financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1994.
427 ■ CHINESE AMERICAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE
Attn: Scholarship Foundation
763 Yale Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel: (213)628-6368
Web Site: http://www.cacanational.org/foundation-scholar.html
To provide financial assistance to Chinese American undergraduate students at colleges and universities in California.
Title of Award: Chinese American Citizens Alliance Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 6 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students of Chinese descent who have completed the sophomore year at a college or university in California. Applicants must provide information on their volunteer work, accomplishments and honors received in college, organizational membership and offices held, previous scholarship awards, career plans, and how they will benefit from the scholarship. Financial need is not considered. Applicants must be available for an in-person interview in Los Angeles. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program consists of the following named scholarships: the Yoke Quong Jung Memorial Scholarship, the Huan Lin Cheng Memorial Scholarship, the Y.C. Hong Memorial Scholarship, the Collin and Susan Lai Scholarship, the Julian and Eleanor Sue Scholarship, and the Robert and Edith Jung Scholarship.
428 ■ CHINESE AMERICAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE
Attn: Scholarship Foundation
763 Yale Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel: (213)628-6368
Web Site: http://www.cacanational.org/foundation-scholar.html
To provide financial assistance to Chinese American undergraduate students.
Title of Award: Walter U. Lum Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 4 each year: 2 at $1,000 and 2 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students of Chinese descent who have completed the sophomore year of college. Preference is given to U.S. citizens. Applicants must submit a copy of their college transcripts; copies of their and their parents' latest income tax returns; copies of successful applications for financial aid; an essay (up to 500 words) that describes their community activities, career goals, and personal outlook; and 2 reference letters. Selection is based on academic achievement, campus and community extracurricular activities, career goals and personal outlook, quality of the essay, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: Applications are due from the lodges in early May of each year. Additional Information: Students must submit their applications and supporting information to their local lodge of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance; applications directly submitted by students are not accepted.
429 ■ CHINESE AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY-MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER
c/o Richard Change, Scholarship Committee Chair
12522 Stratford Garden Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Tel: (301)424-0136
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to high school students of Chinese descent in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Title of Award: Mid-Atlantic Chapter Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors at high schools in Washington, D.C., northern Virginia, and southern Maryland who are of Chinese descent. Applicants must submit an updated transcript, scores on national tests (e.g., PSAT, SAT), and a list of honors, extracurricular activities, and awards. They must also submit a 2-page essay on either of these topics: 1) how cultural stereotypes of Asian youth have affected them or influenced their development to the present, or 2) the relevance of their Asian heritage. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.
430 ■ CHRISTERMON FOUNDATION
Attn: Beverage Industry Scholarship Program
9 Orchard Road, Suite 100
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tel: (949)837-5291
Fax: (949)837-9481
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.christermon.com/scholarship
To provide financial assistance to students transferring from a California community college to a 4-year institution who have a parent or grandparent working in the California beverage industry.
Title of Award: Beverage Industry Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 47 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,500 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of California who may be either high school seniors or community college students as long as they are planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States in the following fall term. Students currently enrolled in a 4-year institution or just entering a 2-year college are ineligible. Applicants must be the children, grandchildren, or legal guardians of persons who hold full-time employment with, or who are the proprietor of, a company holding a valid California liquor, beer, or wine license (including restaurants, hotels, retail and wholesale grocery establishments, airlines, breweries, wineries, and distributors). Student employment with an establishment holding a California liquor license and/or eligibility established through a family relationship other than parent, grandparent, or legal guardian does not qualify. Applicants must be planning to enroll full time and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Since this program was established in 1987, it has awarded $2.9 million in college scholarships to 1,000 students.
431 ■ CHRISTIAN CONNECTOR, INC.
Attn: Thom Seagren
518 28 Road, Suite B102
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Tel: (970)256-1610
Free: 800-667-0600
Web Site: http://www.christianconnector.com
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and transfer students interested in attending a Christ-centered Christian college or Bible college.
Title of Award: Christian Connector Undergraduate Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is $1,000. Funds are sent directly to the winner's school. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to students planning to enroll for the first time at a Christ-centered Christian college or Bible college. Schools that are members of the CCCU, NACCAP, or AABC automatically qualify. Students currently enrolled at a Christian college or Bible college are not eligible. Applicants enter the competition by registering online with the sponsoring organization, indicating if they wish to receive information from Christian colleges and universities, Bible colleges, short term missions opportunities, Christian music/concerts/festivals, Christian teen publications, or Christian teen events and conferences. The recipient of the scholarship is selected in a random drawing. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
432 ■ CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION
Attn: Chugach Heritage Foundation
560 East 34th Avenue, Suite
104 Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907)261-0339
Free: 800-858-2768
Fax: (907)563-8402
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chugachheritage.com/scholarshipmain.html
To provide financial assistance to Alaska Native students who are attending college to prepare for a career working for the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company or its subcontractors.
Title of Award: Chugach Alyeska Match Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $3,000 per semester. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for total funding of up to $5,000.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alaska Natives who live anywhere in the United States. Applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited college, university, or vocational program and working on a degree that can support a job position on the Alyeska Pipeline. They must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word personal statement that includes their personal history, accomplishments, and career goals; how their degree program fits with their educational and career plans; why they should receive this scholarship; and how it relates to work with the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company or its subcontractors. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: After graduation, recipients must apply for a job with the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company or a subcontractor.
433 ■ CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION
Attn: Chugach Heritage Foundation
560 East 34th Avenue, Suite 104
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907)261-0339
Free: 800-858-2768
Fax: (907)563-8402
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chugachheritage.com/scholarshipmain.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are shareholders or descendants of shareholders of the Chugach Alaska Corporation.
Title of Award: Chugach Heritage Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year for full-time students, $750 per semester for students taking 9 units, or $500 per semester for students taking 6 credits. Funds are to be used for tuition, registration fees, books, and campus-related room and/or meal plans. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to shareholders and descendants of shareholders of the Chugach Alaska Corporation who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college, university, or vocational program as an undergraduate or graduate student. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word personal statement that includes their personal history, accomplishments, and career goals and how their degree program fits with their educational and career plans. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year for the academic year or fall semester; November of each year for spring semester.
434 ■ CHUGACHMIUT
Attn: Education and Training Coordinator
4201 Tudor Centre Drive, Suite 210
Anchorage, AK 99508
Tel: (907)562-4155
Free: 800-478-4155
Fax: (907)563-2891
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chugachmiut.org
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Chugach Alaska Corporation.
Title of Award: Chugachmiut Higher Education Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains of GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Chugach Alaska Corporation shareholders and their descendants who are enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited college or university. Applicants must submit proof of native ancestry, transcripts, documentation of financial need, and an essay on their educational and career goals. Priority is given to students who are residents of the Chugach region and plan to return to work in the region or Alaska. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year for the academic year or fall semester; November of each year for the spring semester. Additional Information: Chugachmiut is a tribal consortium of 7 native communities in the Chugach region of Alaska.
435 ■ CHUGACHMIUT
Attn: Education and Training Coordinator
4201 Tudor Centre Drive, Suite 210
Anchorage, AK 99508
Tel: (907)562-4155
Free: 800-478-4155
Fax: (907)563-2891
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chugachmiut.org
To provide financial assistance for vocational training to Native Alaskans and American Indians living in the Chugach region of Alaska.
Title of Award: Chugachmiut Vocational Training Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the need of the recipient. Duration: Until completion of the program, provided the recipient maintains regular attendance and satisfactory progress in all classes.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Native Alaskans and American Indians who are residing in the Chugach region of Alaska. Applicants must be interested in an accredited program of career training, technical training, or certification that will lead to employment. They must submit documentation of financial need and a statement describing their career goals and how the proposed training will help them accomplish those goals. Priority is given to applicants who plan to work in the region. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time, but they must be received at least 2 weeks before the start of the training program. Additional Information: Chugachmiut is a tribal consortium of 7 native communities in the Chugach region of Alaska.
436 ■ CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Administrator
P.O. Box 130744
Birmingham, AL 35213-0744
Tel: (205)591-8910
Fax: (205)592-6307
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.civitaninternational.com
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to Civitan members and families of members.
Title of Award: Dr. Courtney Shropshire Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: This stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the institution of the recipient's choice and may be used only for tuition, room, books, laboratory fees, and academic supplies. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be a Civitan (or a Civitan's immediate family member) and must have been a Civitan for at least 2 years and/or must be or have been a Junior Civitan for no less than 2 years. They must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at an accredited community college, vocational school, 4-year college or university, or graduate school and be sponsored by a Civitan club in the United States or Canada. Full-time enrollment is required for undergraduates. Selection is based on Civitan club involvement, academic record, professional objectives, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
437 ■ COAGULIFE
Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee
10800 Lyndale Avenue, Suite 112
Bloomington, MN 55420
Tel: (952)886-9200; (866)858-9200
Fax: 800-867-7145
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://coagulife.com/4a-scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of designated states who have an inherited bleeding disorder.
Title of Award: CoaguLife 5 State Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $5,000 per year. Awards may not exceed the total yearly cost of tuition, books, fees, room, and board. Funds are paid directly to the institution. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin who are college-bound graduating high school seniors or students already enrolled full time at an accredited college, university, or trade school. Applicants must have hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or a similar inherited bleeding disorder. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on 1 of 3 assigned topics. Selection is based on the essay, GPA, difficulty of course work, letters of recommendation, community service, and a statement regarding personal, academic, and career goals. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year for spring semester; December of each year for fall semester. Additional Information: Recipients must perform at least 10 hours of community service per year for a hemophilia advocacy organization such as the Hemophilia Foundation of Minnesota and the Dakotas, the National Hemophilia Foundation, the Hemophilia Federation of America, or hemophilia summer camp programs.
438 ■ COAGULIFE
Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee
10800 Lyndale Avenue, Suite 112
Bloomington, MN 55420
Tel: (952)886-9200; (866)858-9200
Fax: 800-867-7145
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://coagulife.com/4a-scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to students who have an inherited bleeding disorder.
Title of Award: CoaguLife National Education Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $2,500 per year. Awards may not exceed the total yearly cost of tuition, books, fees, room, and board. Funds are paid directly to the institution. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound graduating high school seniors or students already enrolled full time at an accredited college, university, or trade school. Applicants must have hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or a similar inherited bleeding disorder. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on 1 of 3 assigned topics. Selection is based on the essay, GPA, difficulty of course work, letters of recommendation, community service, and a statement regarding personal, academic, and career goals. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year for spring semester; December of each year for fall semester. Additional Information: Recipients must perform at least 10 hours of community service per year for a hemophilia advocacy organization such as the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF), the Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA), local chapters of NHF or HFA, or hemophilia summer camp programs.
439 ■ COAST GUARD FOUNDATION
Commandant (G-WKW-2)
Attn: Foundation Scholarships
2100 Second Street, S.W., Room 6320
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Tel: (202)267-6728
Free: 800-872-4957
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uscg.mil
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependent children of Coast Guard enlisted personnel.
Title of Award: Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $2,500 to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the dependent children of enlisted members of the U.S. Coast Guard on active duty, retired, or deceased and of enlisted personnel in the Coast Guard Reserve currently on extended active duty 180 days or more. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college, university, or vocational school as a full-time undergraduate student. Along with their application, they must submit their SAT or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation, transcripts, and a financial information statement. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
440 ■ COAST GUARD FOUNDATION
Commandant (G-WKW-2)
Attn: Foundation Scholarships
2100 Second Street, S.W., Room 6320
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Tel: (202)267-6728
Free: 800-872-4957
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uscg.mil
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependent children of Coast Guard enlisted personnel.
Title of Award: Arnold Sobel Endowment Fund Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the dependent children of enlisted members of the U.S. Coast Guard on active duty, retired, or deceased and of enlisted personnel in the Coast Guard Reserve currently on extended active duty 180 days or more. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college, university, or vocational school as a full-time undergraduate student. Along with their application, they must submit their SAT or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation, transcripts, and a financial information statement. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
441 ■ COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE
4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 610
Arlington, VA 22203-1804
Tel: (202)493-6624
Free: 800-881-2462
Fax: (202)493-6686
Web Site: http://www.cgmahq.org
To provide loans to the members of Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) and their spouses and dependent children who require assistance for vocational or technical training.
Title of Award: Vocational and Technical Training Student Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum loan is $1,500.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the organization, their spouses, and dependent children. Applicants should be seeking assistance to help pay the costs of non-college courses that provide the technical knowledge and skills needed for entry into a specific career field. Financial need must be demonstrated. Deadline for Receipt: Requests must be submitted within 30 days after the course begins. Additional Information: CGMA membership is open to active-duty and retired members of the U.S. Coast Guard, civilian employees of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve members, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members, Public Health Service officers serving with the U.S. Coast Guard, and family members of all of those.
442 ■ COASTAL BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Attn: Edie Hamilton
600 Leopard Street, Suite 1716
Corpus Christi, TX 78473
Tel: (361)882-9745
Fax: (361)882-2865
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cbcfoundation.org/page27486.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Texas Youth Rodeo Association.
Title of Award: Laura Woodman Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are members of the Texas Youth Rodeo Association. Applicants must be planning to enroll full time in a college or university in the continental United States. Additional Information: Information is also available from Linda Rangeley, (361) 854-1015.
443 ■ COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Attn: Donor Services Associate
90 Mary Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Tel: (843)723-3635
Fax: (843)577-3671
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ccfgives.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors from coastal South Carolina.
Title of Award: Santee Club Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or 2 each year; a total of $2,000 is available for this program. Funds Available: The stipend ranges up to $2,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who live in the area between McClellanville, South Carolina and the South Santee River. Applicants must submit a 2-page personal statement about their short- and long-term goals, a transcript, and up to 3 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on character, academic record, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001 by members of the Santee Club, a hunting preserve north of McClellanville.
444 ■ COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION, INC.
P.O. Box 442
Atlanta, GA 30301-0442
800-306-COKE
Fax: (404)733-5439
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.coca-colascholars.org
To provide financial assistance for college to meritorious students.
Title of Award: Coca-Cola Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 250 each year: 50 National Scholars and 200 Regional Scholars. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year (for National Scholars) or $1,000 per year (for Regional Scholars). Duration: All scholarships are for 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school and home-school seniors who are planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of their junior year in high school. They must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, Cuban-Haitian entrant, or humanitarian parolee. The program selects students who are leaders involved in school and the community; have special talents, skills, and interests; are socially aware; take advantage of opportunities; are persistent and overcome barriers; show character and commitment to high ideals; excel academically; express their thoughts clearly, originally, and creatively; and volunteer their time. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year; between 1,500 and 2,000 semifinalists are chosen and they submit an additional application, including detailed biographical data, an essay, secondary school report, and recommendations, by the end of January. Additional Information: This program was established by Coca-Cola bottlers to celebrate the 1986 Coca-Cola Centennial. Applications are available only from school guidance counselors.
445 ■ COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION, INC.
P.O. Box 1615
Atlanta, GA 30301-1615
800-306-COKE
Fax: (404)733-5439
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.coca-colascholars.org
To provide financial assistance to students at 2-year colleges.
Title of Award: Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 400 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are nominated by the 2-year degree-granting institution they are attending. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be able to document at least 100 hours of community service they have performed in the past 12 months. They must be planning to enroll in at least 2 courses during the next term. Selection is based on merit. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2000 through a grant from the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation
446 ■ COCHLEAR AMERICAS
Attn: Scholarships
400 Inverness Parkway, Suite 400
Englewood, CO 80112
Tel: (303)790-9010
Free: 800-458-4999
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cochlearamericas.com
To provide financial assistance for college to students who have received a cochlear implant.
Title of Award: Graeme Clark Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 3 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors, current university students, and mature aged students who have been accepted into a university course. Applicants must have received a Cochlear Nucleus implant. Along with their application, they must submit a 1,000-word personal statement on their academic aspiration and other interests, including why they chose their proposed area of study, their post-graduation aspirations, their definition of success, and why they wish to receive this scholarship. Selection is based on academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to the ideals of leadership and humanity. Deadline for Receipt: June Additional Information: This program was established in 2002.
447 ■ CODA INTERNATIONAL
P.O. Box 30715
Santa Barbara, CA 93130-0715
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://coda-international.org/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of deaf parents.
Title of Award: Millie Brother Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the hearing children of deaf parents who are high school seniors or graduates. Applicants must submit a 2-page essay on their experience as the child of deaf parents, how it has shaped them as individuals, and their future career aspirations; essays are judged on organization, content, creativity, and sense of purpose. In addition to the essay, selection is based on a high school transcript and 2 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Winning essays are published in the CODA Connection, the newsletter of Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) International. Information is also available from Dr. Robert Hoffmeister, Scholarship Committee Chair, Boston University, Programs in Deaf Studies, 605 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, (617) 353-3205, TTY: (617) 353-3205, E-mail: [email protected].
448 ■ COLLEGE ASSISTANCE MIGRANT PROGRAM
Attn: Alumni Association
202 Sixth Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
Tel: (208)792-2101
Fax: (208)792-2550
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors from migrant or seasonal farmworker families.
Title of Award: CAMP Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Approximately 2,400 each year. Funds Available: The stipends depend on the need of the recipients and the school they attend. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families working in agricultural activities directly related to the production of crops, dairy products, poultry, or livestock; the cultivation or harvesting of trees; or fish farms. Applicants may verify eligibility in 1 of 3 ways: 1) participation during high school or eligibility to participate in a Title 1 Migrant Education Program; 2) participation or eligibility to participate in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA); or 3) verification that they or their parents have spent at least 75 days during the past 24 months as a migrant and/or seasonal (not year-round) farmworker as their primary employment. They must also plan to enroll as a freshman at a 4-year college or university that participates in the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) of the U.S. Department of Education to complete a bachelor's degree, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and be able to document financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Currently, 45 colleges and universities participate in the CAMP program, including schools in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
449 ■ COLLEGE BOUND, INC.
Attn: Program Coordinator
128 M Street, N.W., Suite 220
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: (202)842-0858; 888-265-0858
Fax: (202)842-1926
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.collegebound.org/alumni.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in the greater Washington, D.C. area who have participated in the College Bound program.
Title of Award: College Bound Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year; $750 is paid each semester. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a college GPA of 2.0 or higher. All funds must be used within 6 years of high school graduation.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from charter and public high schools in the greater Washington, D.C. area who have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must have attended at least 1 College Bound financial literacy workshop while in high school and have participated in College Night, Alumni Night, Career Night, Hands on DC, and End of the Year Celebration each year. Selection is based on academic performance, community service, participation in extracurricular activities, commitment to College Bound, and financial need.
450 ■ COLLEGEBOUND NETWORK
Attn: Student of the Year Contest
1200 South Avenue, Suite 202
Staten Island, NY 10314
Tel: (718)761-4800
Fax: (718)761-3300
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.collegebound.net/soy/soy.html
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, high school students who submit essays on a topic related to college.
Title of Award: CollegeBound Student of the Year Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The prize includes a $5,000 scholarship and other gifts. Duration: This competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to juniors and seniors at high schools in the United States. Applicants must submit an essay of 300 to 500 words on a topic that changes annually but relates to their anticipated college experiences. Recently, they were invited to write the chapter on "My College Years" for their autobiography. Finalists are interviewed by telephone. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Support for the scholarship is provided by Chela Educational Financing. Winners are announced in College Bound Magazine.
451 ■ COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80204
Tel: (303)866-2723
Fax: (303)866-4266
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.co.us/cche/finaid/gos/index.html
To provide financial assistance to Colorado residents who have significant financial need and are planning to enter a college or university in the state as a first-time freshman.
Title of Award: Colorado College Opportunity Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend varies annually, but does not exceed the student's total in-state tuition. At private colleges and universities in the state, the stipend is 50% of the annually set amount. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's institution. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for a total of 145 undergraduate credit hours.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Colorado who are enrolled or planning to enroll at an eligible college or university in the state. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Additional Information: This program was established in 2005.
452 ■ COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80204
Tel: (303)866-2723
Fax: (303)866-4266
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.co.us/cche/finaid/students/stateaid/types.html
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependents of disabled or deceased Colorado National Guardsmen, law enforcement officers, and fire fighters.
Title of Award: Colorado Dependents Tuition Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Eligible students receive free tuition at Colorado public institutions of higher education. If the recipient wishes to attend a private college, university, or proprietary school, the award is limited to the amount of tuition at a comparable state-supported institution. Students who do not live at home also receive the actual cost of room and board charged for on-campus housing or, if no space is available at on-campus dormitories, a supplemental grant of $1,000 per semester to assist with living expenses. Duration: Up to 8 academic semesters or 12 academic quarters, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for the program are dependents of Colorado law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and National Guardsmen disabled or killed in the line of duty, as well as dependents of prisoners of war or service personnel listed as missing in action. Students must be Colorado residents enrolled at a school participating in the program. Only dependents of disabled personnel must demonstrate financial need. Additional Information: Recipients must attend accredited postsecondary institutions in Colorado.
453 ■ COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80204
Tel: (303)866-2723
Fax: (303)866-4266
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.co.us/cche/finaid/gos/index.html
To provide financial assistance to Colorado residents who have significant financial need and are planning to enter a college or university in the state as a first-time freshman.
Title of Award: Colorado Governor's Opportunity Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: More than 250 each year. Funds Available: The amount of
assistance varies, to a maximum of $10,700 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 4 additional years if the recipient continues to meet financial need requirements, remains enrolled full time, and demonstrates satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Colorado who are entering an eligible college or university in the state as a full-time freshman with no previous postsecondary experience after high school graduation. Applicants must come from a family with an adjusted gross income less than $29,767 (plus $6,031 for each family member in excess of 3) and an estimated family contribution (EFC) of zero. Students may nominate themselves or they may be nominated by a teacher, counselor, parent, or someone else who knows them well. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating institution sets its own deadlines. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999.
454 ■ COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80204
Tel: (303)866-2723
Fax: (303)866-4266
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.co.us/cche/finaid/students/stateaid/types.html
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to residents of Colorado who can demonstrate financial need.
Title of Award: Colorado Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (CLEAP) Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of assistance varies, to a maximum of $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; renewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for the program are residents of Colorado who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in eligible postsecondary institutions in Colorado. Selection is based on financial need. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating institution sets its own deadlines. Additional Information: Applications are available either from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education or from the financial aid office of eligible Colorado institutions. This program was formerly known as the Colorado Student Incentive Grant (CSIG) Program.
455 ■ COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80204
Tel: (303)866-2723
Fax: (303)866-4266
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.co.us/cche/finaid/students/stateaid/types.html
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to residents of Colorado who can demonstrate financial need.
Title of Award: Colorado Student Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of assistance varies. Students in level 1 receive from $1,500 to the maximum amount of unmet need, up to $5,000; students in level 2 receive up to $2,500 or the maximum amount of unmet need, whichever is less; students in level 3 receive up to $500. Duration: 1 year; renewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for the program are residents of Colorado who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in participating postsecondary institutions in Colorado. Selection is based on financial need, as indicated by the student's expected family contribution (EFC) and the amount required for a federal Pell Grant. Students whose EFC is between zero and 150% of that required for a Pell Grant are in level 1, students whose EFC is between 150 and 200% of that required for the minimum Pell Grant are in level 2, and all other students who demonstrate financial need are in level 3. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating institution sets its own deadlines. Additional Information: Applications are available either from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education or from the financial aid office of eligible Colorado institutions.
456 ■ COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80204
Tel: (303)866-2723
Fax: (303)866-4266
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.co.us/cche/finaid/students/stateaid/types.html
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Colorado with special skills.
Title of Award: Colorado Undergraduate Merit Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of assistance varies, up to the actual cost of tuition and fees. Duration: 1 year; renewable if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for the program are residents of Colorado (as well as a limited number of nonresidents) who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at public, private, and proprietary schools of higher education in Colorado. High school seniors must demonstrate academic achievement on the basis of GPA or class rank, standardized test scores, or a competitive process or portfolio review. Transfer students must demonstrate academic excellence by transferring into the institution with a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating institution sets its own deadlines. Additional Information: Applications are available either from Colorado Commission on Higher Education or from the financial aid office of eligible Colorado institutions.
457 ■ COLORADO COUNCIL ON HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE RELATIONS
Attn: Scholarship Committee
600 17th Street, Suite 2210 South
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (970)264-2231
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.coloradocouncil.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Colorado who have been involved in community service activities.
Title of Award: Colorado Council Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 8 each year: 1 in each of the sponsor's districts. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who have been Colorado residents for at least their final 2 years of high school. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and acceptance at a college or university that is a member of the Colorado Council on High School/College Relations as a full-time student. They must submit a 500-word essay on a significant experience or achievement that has special meaning to them in their involvement in a volunteer role. Selection is based on volunteerism and community service, extracurricular activities, and dedication to serving others. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
458 ■ COLORADO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 40214
Denver, CO 80204
Web Site: http://www.cesda.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Colorado who are first-generation college students and/or members of underrepresented ethnic or racial minorities.
Title of Award: Gilbert Martinez Diversity Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Colorado who are 1) the first member of their family to attend college; 2) members of an underrepresented ethnic or racial minority (African American, Asian-Pacific Islander, American Indian, Hispanic/Chicano/Latino); and/or 1) able to demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher and be planning to enroll at a 2- or 4-year college or university in Colorado. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on leadership and community service (particularly within minority communities), past
academic performance, personal and professional accomplishments, personal attributes, special abilities, academic goals, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Marianna Bagge, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 621146, Littleton, CO 80162, (303) 225-8576, (800) 888-2787, ext. 8576.
459 ■ COLORADO FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN
Attn: Colorado BPW Education Foundation
P.O. Box 1189
Boulder, CO 80306
Tel: (303)443-2573
Fax: (303)564-0397
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cbpwef.org
To provide financial assistance for college to mature women residing in Colorado.
Title of Award: Colorado BPW Education Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 30 of these scholarships, worth $18,050, were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $250 to $1,000. Funds are to be used for tuition, fees, or books. Duration: 1 semester; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women 25 years of age and older who are enrolled in an accredited Colorado college or university. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have resided in Colorado for at least 12 months. Along with their application, they must submit a copy of their most recent high school or college transcript, proof of Colorado residency and U.S. citizenship, a statement of their educational and career goals, 2 letters of recommendation, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March or September of each year.
460 ■ COLORADO STATE GRANGE LEADERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Attn: Scholarship Foundation Secretary
7275 South Lima Street
Centennial, CO 80112-3850
Tel: (303)708-0606
Fax: (303)708-0411
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.coloradogrange.org
To provide financial assistance for college to Colorado Grange members or their children.
Title of Award: Colorado State Grange Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount awarded is determined annually by the foundation board. Funds are paid, in 2 equal installments, to either the recipient's school or to the recipient in the name of the school. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to initiated or associate Colorado Grange members with at least 1 year's membership and their children or grandchildren. They may be high school seniors or currently-enrolled college students. Supportive members and their relatives are not eligible. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, Grange involvement, activities, personality, character, and promise of success. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend a college or university in Colorado on a full-time basis.
461 ■ COMMUNICATION DISORDERS FOUNDATION OF VIRGINIA
c/o Janet W. Stack
University of Virginia
Communication Disorders Program
2205 Fontaine Avenue, Suite 202
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Tel: (434)924-4625
Fax: (434)924-3352
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cdf-virginia.org/hs_scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Virginia who have a hearing impairment.
Title of Award: Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia High School Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges between $500 and $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Virginia who have a hearing impairment. Applicants must have at least a "B" average and be planning to attend a college, university, vocational school, or other postsecondary institution. They must submit brief statements on why they are interested in studying their proposed program; what kind of work they want to do when they complete the program; the type and severity of hearing loss they have; the kind of hearing aid, prosthetic device, or assistive learning device they use; their primary means of communication; how their hearing loss has influenced their life, educational choices, or career choices; and what they would like to teach others about hearing loss. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
462 ■ COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS
Attn: Scholarship Department
5500 Caruth Haven Lane
Dallas, TX 75225-8146
Tel: (214)750-4222
Fax: (214)750-4210
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cftexas.org
To provide financial assistance to children of certain veterans.
Title of Award: Dr. Frank E. Elliott Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this scholarship are children of veterans of the U.S. Army 173rd Airborne Division. Applicants may live in any state. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
463 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA, INC.
50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 449
Atlanta, GA 30303
Tel: (404)688-5525
Fax: (404)688-3060
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.atlcf.org/GrantsScholarships/Scholarships/NancyPennLyons.aspx
To provide financial assistance to seniors at high schools in Georgia planning to attend a "prestigious" or out-of-state university.
Title of Award: Nancy Penn Lyons Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Georgia who have been residents of the state for at least 1 year. Applicants must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and a combined SAT score of 1000 or higher or an ACT composite score of 22 or higher. They must be able to demonstrate financial need and commitment to community service. The program is limited to students attending selective private and/or out-of-state universities. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
464 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA, INC.
50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 449
Atlanta, GA 30303
Tel: (404)688-5525
Fax: (404)688-3060
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.atlcf.org/GrantsScholarships/Scholarships/Pattillo.aspx
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students, especially employees of Pattillo Construction Company and their dependents.
Title of Award: Pattillo Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 27 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available:
Stipends range up to $3,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply if they maintain a GPA of 2.0 of higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students working on an undergraduate degree who have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Preference is given to employees of Pattillo Construction Company and its affiliates who have worked full time for at least 3 years; their dependents are also given preference. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
465 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER NEW HAVEN
70 Audubon Street
New Haven, CT 06510-9755
Tel: (203)777-2386
Fax: (203)777-6584
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cfgnh.org
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Connecticut who demonstrate outstanding innovation and creativity.
Title of Award: Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 to 6 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Connecticut residents who are high school juniors or seniors, recent high school graduates entering college for the first time, or first-year college students. Students attending or planning to attend a Connecticut college, university, vocational school, or technical school are also eligible. Applicants must submit a 400-word essay on their plans and goals, including what they hope to accomplish, how their goals build on what they have already accomplished, and special circumstances or obstacles in their lives. They must also submit a transcript, although academic achievement is not a major consideration. Selection is based primarily on innovation and creativity, as illustrated by another essay, up to 800 words in length, on whether they have solved a scientific, artistic, or technical problem in a new and unusual way; whether they have come up with a distinctive solution to a problem faced by their school, community, or family; and if they have created a group or organization that serves an important need. Financial need is not considered in the selection process, but it is used to determine the amount of the stipend. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the Renee B. Fisher Foundation.
466 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER NEW HAVEN
70 Audubon Street
New Haven, CT 06510-9755
Tel: (203)777-2386
Fax: (203)777-6584
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cfgnh.org
To provide financial assistance for college to male high school seniors in Connecticut who have served as a caddie at a Connecticut State Golf Association club.
Title of Award: Bob Pryde Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: High school senior boys in Connecticut who have served for at least 2 years as a caddie at a club that is affiliated with the Connecticut State Golf Association are eligible to apply for this support. Applicants must require financial assistance to attend an accredited 4-year college. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the Connecticut State Golf Association.
467 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOUISVILLE
Attn: Director of Grants
Waterfront Plaza, Suite 1110
325 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202-4251
Tel: (502)585-4649
Fax: (502)587-7484
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cflouisville.org
To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in a certified paramedic training program.
Title of Award: Brian Jenneman Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Emergency and disaster services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Funds are paid directly to the training institution. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of any state who are 18 years of age or older and enrolled in a certified paramedic training program offered by an educational institution, fire department, city, county, or other municipality. Applicants must submit essays on how they became interested in being a paramedic, where they plan to serve when they complete their training program, and why they are deserving of this scholarship. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001.
468 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Attn: Scholarship Committee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue, Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215-2519
Tel: (615)321-4939; 888-540-5200
Fax: (615)327-2746
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cfmt.org/scholarship_info.htm
To provide financial assistance to women from Tennessee or Texas preparing for a career in the ministry.
Title of Award: B.J. Dean Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,500 per year. Funds are paid to the recipient's school and must be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, board, or miscellaneous expenses. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women from Tennessee or Texas interested in entering the ministry; students enrolled at Yale Divinity School are also eligible. Applicants must be preparing for full-time ministry but not necessarily seeking ordination. There are no denominational restrictions. Interested students must submit a completed application, their high school and/or college transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on academic record, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, work experience, community involvement, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend seminary anywhere in the United States. They must enroll on a full-time basis. This fund was established in 1995.
469 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Attn: Scholarship Committee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue, Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215-2519
Tel: (615)321-4939; 888-540-5200
Fax: (615)327-2746
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cfmt.org/scholarship_info.htm
To provide financial assistance to residents of Tennessee preparing for a career as a certified public accountant.
Title of Award: Michael B. Kruse Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,500 per year. Funds are paid to the recipient's school and must be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, board, or miscellaneous expenses. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to rising juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring in accounting with a goal of becoming a certified public accountant. Applicants must be residents of Tennessee attending an accredited college or university in the state with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Special consideration is given to married students. Interested students must submit a completed application, their high school and/or college transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on academic record, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, work experience, community involvement, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information:
This program was established in 2003 by Kruse and Associates.
470 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Attn: Scholarship Committee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue, Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215-2519
Tel: (615)321-4939; 888-540-5200
Fax: (615)327-2746
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cfmt.org/scholarship_info.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of middle Tennessee who are pregnant or parenting teens.
Title of Award: Heloise Werthan Kuhn Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,500 per year. Funds are paid to the recipient's school and must be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, board, or miscellaneous expenses. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of middle Tennessee who are pregnant or parenting teens. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university, junior college, technical school, or job training program to increase their job skills and become more employable. They must submit a completed application, their high school and/or college transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation. Selection is based on academic record, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, work experience, community involvement, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2000.
471 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
Attn: Scholarship Services
Knox Hill Road
P.O. Box 338
Morristown, NJ 07963-0338
Tel: (973)267-5533
Free: 800-659-5533
Fax: (973)267-2903
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cfnj.org
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, especially those from immigrant families.
Title of Award: Bego Fund Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year: 1 high school senior and 1 college student. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year for high school seniors or $4,000 per year for college students. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply if they maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania who are either graduating high school seniors or current college students. Preference is given to students who are from immigrant families and are either U.S. residents, naturalized citizens, or first generation U.S. citizens. Applicants must submit a copy of official school transcripts; a resume outlining work experience, activities, and achievements; a 1-page statement of career goals and the reasons for those goals; and 1 character reference. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Santiago J. Fernandez, The Bego Fund, 1744 Arrowbrook Drive, Martinsville, NJ 08836, E-mail: [email protected]
472 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
Attn: Scholarship Services
Knox Hill Road
P.O. Box 338
Morristown, NJ 07963-0338
Tel: (973)267-5533
Free: 800-659-5533
Fax: (973)267-2903
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cfnj.org
To provide financial assistance for college to African American high school seniors in New Jersey.
Title of Award: Clanseer and Anna Johnson Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,750 per year. Funds are made payable jointly to the recipients and their educational institution. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American seniors graduating from high schools in New Jersey who have been accepted to attend an educational institution in the United States. Applicants must have earned a grade of "A" or "B" in classes related to the sciences or mathematics and have maintained above average grades in all course work. They must have been born in the United States. Selection is based primarily on financial need, but academic performance, extracurricular activities, and work experience are also considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must agree to donate at least 10 hours of community service per week within New Jersey for 1 year following graduation.
473 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
Attn: Donor Services
Knox Hill Road
P.O. Box 338
Morristown, NJ 07963-0338
Tel: (973)267-5533
Fax: (973)267-2903
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cfnj.org
To provide financial assistance for college to African American residents of New Jersey.
Title of Award: Clanseer and Anna Johnson Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Funds are paid jointly to the recipient and the educational institution. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American seniors graduating from high schools in New Jersey who have been admitted to an accredited institution in the United States. Applicants must have maintained an average of "A" or "B" on subjects relating to the sciences or mathematics and an above average GPA overall. Selection is based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001. Recipients must agree to donate at least 10 hours of community service per week in New Jersey for 1 year following graduation.
474 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
Attn: Scholarship Services
Knox Hill Road
P.O. Box 338
Morristown, NJ 07963-0338
Tel: (973)267-5533
Free: 800-659-5533
Fax: (973)267-2903
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cfnj.org
To provide financial assistance for college to women who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, character, personality, and leadership qualities.
Title of Award: Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are made payable jointly to the recipient and her educational institution. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating female high school seniors who have already been accepted at a postsecondary educational institution. Applicants may not necessary be the top student in their class, but they must have shown outstanding potential, merit, and/or improvement. Selection is based primarily on financial need, but academic performance, extracurricular activities, and work experience are also considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established after September 11, 2001 to honor a student who was killed in the attack on the World Trade Center.
475 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
Attn: Scholarship Services
Knox Hill Road
P.O. Box 338
Morristown, NJ 07963-0338
Tel: (973)267-5533
Free: 800-659-5533
Fax: (973)267-2903
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cfnj.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in New Jersey who qualify as "deserving and disadvantaged."
Title of Award: Albert J. Speak Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are made payable jointly to the recipients and their educational institution. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in New Jersey who have been accepted to attend an educational institution in the United States. Applicants must qualify as "deserving and disadvantaged." Selection is based primarily on financial need, but academic performance, extracurricular activities, and work experience are also considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
476 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
Attn: Donor Services
Knox Hill Road
P.O. Box 338
Morristown, NJ 07963-0338
Tel: (973)267-5533
Fax: (973)267-2903
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cfnj.org
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of New Jersey.
Title of Award: Alfred J. Speak Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid jointly to the recipient and the educational institution. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in New Jersey who have been admitted to an accredited institution in the United States. Selection is based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
477 ■ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
Attn: Education Office
1500 Main Street, Suite 1800
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115
Tel: (413)732-2858
Fax: (413)733-8565
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.communityfoundation.org
To provide loans for college to students in Massachusetts.
Title of Award: James W. Colgan Loan Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 186 of these loans, totaling $550,000, were awarded. Funds Available: Loans range from $2,000 to $4,000 per year. Repayment begins 3 months after graduation. No interest is charged if repaid within the guidelines of the trustee; the interest on any payment that is more than 30 days past due is 7%. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school and other secondary school graduates who have been a resident of Massachusetts for at least 5 years. Applicants must submit a copy of their Student Aid Report showing their expected family contribution and family adjusted gross income, their most recent academic transcript, and a letter of reference (first-time applicants only). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The trustee for this loan program is Fleet Bank of Massachusetts, c/o Trust Department, P.O. Box 9006, Springfield, MA 01102-9006, (413) 787-8570, Fax: (413) 787-8553.
478 ■ CONFERENCE OF MINORITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
Attn: National Scholarship Program
818 18th Street, N.W., Suite 850
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202)530-0551
Fax: (202)530-0617
Web Site: http://www.comto.org/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO).
Title of Award: Thomas G. Neusom Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been members of COMTO for at least 1 year. Applicants must be working on a degree in a field related to transportation with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a cover letter with a 500-word statement of career goals. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: COMTO was established in 1971 to promote, strengthen, and expand the roles of minorities in all aspects of transportation. Recipients are expected to attend the COMTO National Scholarship Luncheon.
479 ■ CONFERENCE OF MINORITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
Attn: National Scholarship Program
818 18th Street, N.W., Suite 850
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202)530-0551
Fax: (202)530-0617
Web Site: http://www.comto.org/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to children of members of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) and to other students working on a bachelor's or master's degree in transportation.
Title of Award: Rosa L. Parks Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $4,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) college-bound high school seniors whose parent has been a COMTO member for at least 1 year; 2) undergraduates who have completed at least 60 semester credit hours in a transportation discipline; and 3) students working on a master's degree in transportation who have completed at least 15 credits. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a cover letter with a 500-word statement of career goals. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: COMTO was established in 1971 to promote, strengthen, and expand the roles of minorities in all aspects of transportation. Recipients are expected to attend the COMTO National Scholarship Luncheon.
480 ■ CONFERENCE OF MINORITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
Attn: National Scholarship Program
818 18th Street, N.W., Suite 850
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202)530-0551
Fax: (202)530-0617
Web Site: http://www.comto.org/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate minority students working on a degree in a field related to transportation.
Title of Award: Trailblazer Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are working on a degree in a field related to transportation with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a cover letter with a 500-word statement of career goals. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) was established in 1971 to promote, strengthen, and expand the roles of minorities in all aspects of transportation. Recipients are expected to attend the COMTO National Scholarship Luncheon.
481 ■ CONFERENCE OF MINORITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
Attn: National Scholarship Program
818 18th Street, N.W., Suite 850
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202)530-0551
Fax: (202)530-0617
Web Site: http://www.comto.org/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO).
Title of Award: Carmen E. Turner Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been members of COMTO for at least 1 year. Applicants must be working on a degree in a field related to transportation with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a cover letter with a 500-word statement of career goals. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: COMTO was established in 1971 to promote, strengthen, and expand the roles of minorities in all aspects of transportation. Recipients are expected to attend the COMTO National Scholarship Luncheon.
482 ■ CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION, INC.
Attn: Director, Educational Programs
1720 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)263-2836
Free: 800-784-2577
Fax: (202)775-0773
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cbcfinc.org
To provide financial assistance to minority and other undergraduate and graduate students who reside in a Congressional district represented by an African American.
Title of Award: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) minority and other graduating high school seniors planning to attend an accredited institution of higher education and 2) currently-enrolled full-time undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must reside or attend school in a Congressional district represented by a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word personal statement on 1) the field of study they intend to pursue and why they have chosen that field; 2) their interests, involvement in school activities, community and public service, hobbies, special talents, sports, and other highlight areas; and 3) any other experiences, skills, or qualifications they feel should be considered. They must also be able to document financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The program was established in 1988.
483 ■ CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE, INC.
911 Second Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
Tel: (202)543-1771
Free: 800-EXCEL-DC
Fax: (202)546-2143
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chciyouth.org
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to students of Hispanic descent.
Title of Award: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 63 of these scholarships were awarded: 5 to community college students, 40 to undergraduates, and 18 to graduate students. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 at 4-year and graduate institutions or $1,000 at 2-year community colleges. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are Hispanic as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau (individuals of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central and South American, and other Spanish and Latin American descent). Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited community college, 4-year university, or professional or graduate program as a full-time student. They must submit evidence of financial need, consistent active participation in public and/or community service activities, good writing skills, and 1-page essays on 1) how effective the public education system has been in addressing the needs of the Latino community and what policy recommendations they suggest to improve the system; and 2) the field of study they plan to pursue and how the Latino community will benefit. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
484 ■ CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY
40 Patriots Point Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Tel: (843)884-8862
Fax: (843)884-1471
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cmohs.org
To provide financial assistance to dependents of Congressional Medal of Honor winners who are interested in pursuing postsecondary education.
Title of Award: Congressional Medal of Honor Society Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; approximately 15 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Sons and daughters of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients are eligible to apply if they are high school seniors or graduates and have been accepted by an accredited college or university. Deadline for Receipt: August or December of each year.
485 ■ CONNECTICUT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Attn: Education Service Officer
360 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06105-3795
Tel: (860)524-4816
Web Site: http://www.ct.ngb.army.mil/armyguard/join/tuition.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Connecticut National Guard.
Title of Award: Connecticut National Guard Tuition Waiver Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The program provides a full waiver of tuition at state colleges or universities in Connecticut. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to active members of the Connecticut Army or Air National Guard who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree at any branch of the University of Connecticut, any of the 4 state universities, or any of the 13 community/technical colleges in Connecticut. Applicants must have been residents of the state and a satisfactory Guard participant for at least 12 months.
486 ■ CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF LATINOS IN HIGHER EDUCATION, INC.
950 Main Street, Suite 1104
Hartford, CT 06103-1207
Tel: (860)906-5234
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.calahe.org
To provide financial assistance for college to Latino residents of Connecticut.
Title of Award: Connecticut Association of Latinos in Higher Education Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 7 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who have been residents of Connecticut during the preceding 12 months. Applicants must come from a Latino background and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, community service, and an essay on "How do you feel education is going to impact your ability to continue assisting others to pursue an education?" Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Further information on this program is available from Dr. Wilson Luna, Gateway Community College, Dean of Student Services, 60 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511, (203) 285-2210, Fax: (203) 285-2142, E-mail: [email protected], and from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, 85 Gillett Street, Hartford, CT 06105, (860) 548-1888, Fax: (860) 524-8346, E-mail: [email protected]. The program includes the John Soto Scholarship, the Marta Vallin Memorial Scholarship, and the Thomas M. Blake Memorial Scholarship (limited to students from the Hartford Public Schools).
487 ■ CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORS
c/o Bryan Lewis, Financial Aid Services
Capital Community College
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Tel: (860)906-5098
Free: 800-894-6126
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.capfaa.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities that are members of the Connecticut Association of Professional Financial Aid Administrators (CAPFAA).
Title of Award: CAPFAA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are sent directly to the school. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled full time in a CAPFAA-member postsecondary institution in a degree program or a program of at least 900 clock hours, 24 semester hours, or 36 quarter hours. Applicants must have completed at least 1 academic term or at least half of a clock hour or non-term based program. They must have a federal expected family contribution of $5,000 or less, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher or a graduate GPA of 3.5 or higher, and a record of community service or volunteer activities in the past 12 months. International students are not eligible. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
488 ■ CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS
Attn: Executive Director
30 Realty Drive
Cheshire, CT 06410
Tel: (203)250-1111
Fax: (203)250-1345
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.casciac.org
To provide financial assistance for college to "well-rounded" high school seniors in Connecticut.
Title of Award: Connecticut Dunkin' Donuts Franchisee Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 100 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Connecticut who plan to enroll at least half time in a baccalaureate degree program at an accredited college or university, an associate degree program at an accredited junior or community college, or a certificate program at an approved vocational or technical institute. Applicants must be able to demonstrate qualities of a "well-rounded" student: academic excellence (GPA of 3.0 or higher), leadership, and involvement in school and community activities. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004.
489 ■ CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON CULTURE AND TOURISM
Attn: Tourism Division
505 Hudson Street, Second Floor
Hartford, CT 06106
Tel: (860)270-8089
Fax: (860)270-8077
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.tourism.state.ct.us/tourism.asp
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from Connecticut who are preparing for a career in the tourism industry.
Title of Award: Walter Schoenknecht Tourism and Travel Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Travel and tourism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Connecticut who are high school seniors, high school graduates who have not yet enrolled in college, or enrolled undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be preparing for a career in the tourism industry. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on a topic about tourism as it relates to Connecticut, 2 letters of recommendation, a current transcript, a personal letter of intent explaining how this scholarship will help them to achieve their academic goals, and a personal resume. Selection is based on personal achievement and demonstrated interest in the tourism industry. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year.
490 ■ CONNECTICUT DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
c/o Lynn Stewart, State Scholarship Chair
215 Loomis Street
North Granby, CT 06060
Fax: (860)653-4203
Web Site: http://www.ctdar.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Connecticut.
Title of Award: Connecticut State DAR Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Connecticut in the top 25% of their class. They must be sponsored by their local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, leadership, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.
491 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Office of Student Financial Aid
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
Tel: (860)947-1855
Fax: (860)947-1313
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/sfa.htm
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to high school seniors or graduates in Connecticut.
Title of Award: Capitol Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,500 to $2,000 at Connecticut 4-year degree and 2-year proprietary colleges or from $500 to $700 at Connecticut 2-year public colleges. Students attending out-of-state colleges receive grants of $500 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be residents of Connecticut, U.S. citizens or nationals, and high school seniors or graduates. They
must be in the top 20% of their graduating class or have SAT scores of 1200 or higher, and they must be planning to attend a college in Connecticut or in a state that has a reciprocity agreement with Connecticut. Financial need must be demonstrated. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: These awards were formerly known as the Connecticut Scholastic Achievement Grants. The states that have reciprocity agreements with Connecticut are Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the District of Columbia. Applications must be submitted through high school guidance offices.
492 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Office of Student Financial Aid
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
Tel: (860)947-1855
Fax: (860)947-1311
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/sfa.htm
To provide financial assistance to Connecticut residents attending public colleges in the state.
Title of Award: Connecticut Aid for Public College Students Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awards up to the amount of unmet financial need are provided. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be residents of Connecticut who are attending a public college in the state. Selection is based on financial need. Additional Information: Applications are submitted through college financial aid offices.
493 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Office of Student Financial Aid
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
Tel: (860)947-1855
Fax: (860)947-1311
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/sfa.htm
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to students attending independent colleges in Connecticut.
Title of Award: Connecticut Independent College Student Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Grants up to $8,500 per year are provided. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be residents of Connecticut who are attending an independent college in the state. Selection is based on financial need. Additional Information: Applications are submitted through college financial aid offices.
494 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Education and Employment Information Center
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
Tel: (860)947-1810
Free: 800-842-0229
Fax: (860)947-1310
Web Site: http://www.ctdhe.org/eeic/SeniorCitizens.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to senior citizens in Connecticut.
Title of Award: Connecticut Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, more than 3,000 seniors were taking classes and using these waivers. Funds Available: At the University of Connecticut branches, tuition for credit-bearing undergraduate and graduate degree-granting programs is waived; university and activity fees are not waived. At the campuses of Connecticut State University, tuition is waived for all courses (credit, non-credit, and summer extension fund) as long as the recipients are enrolled in a degree-granting program or space is available at the end of a regular registration period. At the 12 Community-Technical colleges, tuition is waived in all general fund programs provided space exists; waivers do not apply to extension fund courses (generally summer school and non-credit, continuing education offerings). Duration: Up to 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Connecticut who are 62 years of age and older. Applicants must be planning to enroll at a campus of the University of Connecticut, a branch of Connecticut State University, or 1 of the 12 Community-Technical colleges. Additional Information: This is an entitlement program; applications are available at the respective college financial aid offices.
495 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Office of Student Financial Aid
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
Tel: (860)947-1855
Fax: (860)947-1311
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/sfa.htm
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to students from any state attending public colleges in Connecticut.
Title of Award: Connecticut Tuition Set Aside Aid Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awards up to the amount of unmet financial need are provided. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants may be residents of any state but must be attending a public college in Connecticut. Selection is based on financial need. Additional Information: Applications are submitted through college financial aid offices.
496 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Education and Employment Information Center
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
Tel: (860)947-1816
Free: 800-842-0229
Fax: (860)947-1310
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctdhe.org/vet/default.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to certain Connecticut veterans.
Title of Award: Connecticut Tuition Waiver for Veterans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The program provides a waiver of 100% of tuition for general fund courses at a Connecticut public college or university, 50% of tuition for extension and summer courses at Connecticut State University, and 50% of part-time fees at OnlineCSU.Duration: Up to 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are honorably-discharged Connecticut veterans who served at least 90 days in World War II, the Korean hostilities, Vietnam, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Somalia, or Bosnia, or who served in a combat or combat-support role in the peace-keeping mission in Lebanon, the Grenada invasion, Operation Earnest Will, or the Panama invasion. Additional Information: This is an entitlement program; applications are available at the respective college financial aid offices.
497 ■ CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Attn: Office of Student Financial Aid
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
Tel: (860)947-1853
Fax: (860)947-1311
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctdhe.org/OEO/gearup.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to seniors at selected high schools in Connecticut who participated in a pre-college program.
Title of Award: GEAR UP Connecticut College Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $200 to $4,000. These scholarships are considered "last dollar" or gap-filling grants and are awarded to students only after they have been
formally accepted into the college or university of their choice and have received a financial aid package. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains full-time enrollment, Pell eligibility, and satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Connecticut under 22 years of age who are U.S. citizens planning to enter an accredited college or university as a freshman. Applicants must have participated in ConnCAP, a pre-college program administered by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education at 24 schools in Bridgeport, Hartford, and New Haven. They must receive a Pell grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. Funding for this program is provided by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education (CTDHE) and the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of the selected high schools, contact CTDHE.
498 ■ CONNECTICUT FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
350 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 202
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Tel: (860)721-0234
Free: 800-919-CFDA
Fax: (860)257-3617
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctfda.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of Connecticut who are working on a degree in mortuary science.
Title of Award: Connecticut Funeral Directors Association Mortuary Science Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Mortuary science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Connecticut who are enrolled in an accredited mortuary science school. Applicants must be planning to complete their education and serve the public in their chosen profession in Connecticut. Along with their application, they must submit an essay describing the process they used and the experiences they underwent in their decision to enter the funeral service profession. Selection is based on the essay and academic record; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.
499 ■ CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY
342 North Main Street, Suite 202
West Hartford, CT 06117
Tel: (860)236-1400
Free: 800-252-FELP
Fax: (860)236-0910
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chesla.org
To provide loans to undergraduate or graduate students in Connecticut.
Title of Award: Connecticut Family Education Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Students may borrow from $2,000 up to the full cost of education, less other financial aid, to a cumulative total of $125,000. While the students remain in school and for a 6-month grace period after leaving, they pay only interest on the loan. Graduate and professional students may capitalize the interest while in school. The current interest rate is 5.5%. Duration: Until completion of a degree. Following completion of college, loans must be repaid over 140 months. The minimum payment is $4.58 per $1,000 borrowed during the in-school and 6-month grace period, and $9.69 per $1,000 borrowed during the 140-month repayment term.
Eligibility Requirements: These loans are available to students enrolled at least half time in a Connecticut nonprofit college or university and Connecticut residents enrolled at least half-time at a nonprofit college anywhere in the United States. Students must have a co-applicant (not necessarily a parent); together, the student and co-applicant must be credit worthy, have monthly installment payments amounting to 40% or less of monthly gross income, and have a minimum $20,000 gross annual income (there is no maximum income requirement). Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time.
500 ■ CONNECTICUT JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
11 Executive Drive
Farmington, CT 06032
Tel: (860)676-1161
Fax: (860)676-1162
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cjsa.net
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Connecticut who have been involved in soccer.
Title of Award: Connecticut Junior Soccer Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Connecticut who have played soccer with a club affiliated with the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association. Applicants must have a "C+" average or higher and plans to attend a school of higher education. Along with their application, they must submit a 250-word essay on "What Soccer Means to Me." Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.
501 ■ CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD FOUNDATION, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Committee
360 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06105-3795
Tel: (860)241-1550
Fax: (860)293-2929
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctngfoundation.org/Scholarship.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Connecticut National Guard and their families.
Title of Award: Connecticut National Guard Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Connecticut Army National Guard and Organized Militia, their children, and their spouses. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college degree or technical program. Along with their application, they must submit a letter of recommendation, list of extracurricular activities, high school or college transcripts, and a 200-word statement on their educational and future goals. Selection is based on achievement and citizenship. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
502 ■ CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD FOUNDATION, INC.
Attn: Scholarship Committee
360 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06105-3795
Tel: (860)241-1550
Fax: (860)293-2929
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctngfoundation.org/Scholarship.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to children of members of the Connecticut Army National Guard.
Title of Award: SGT Felix Delgreco Jr. Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children of members of the Connecticut Army National Guard who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college degree or technical program. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation, list of extracurricular activities, high school or college transcripts, and a 200-word statement on their educational and future goals. Selection is based on achievement and citizenship. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.
503 ■ CONNECTICUT STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION
Attn: Scholarship Committee
35 Cold Spring Road, Suite 212
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Tel: (860)257-4171
Fax: (860)257-8355
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.csgalinks.org/widdyneale.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who have worked at a golf club that is a member of the Connecticut State Golf Association (CSGA).
Title of Award: William (Widdy) Neale Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 to 13 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years provided the recipient maintains satisfactory academic standing and continues to demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Connecticut who have worked at a CSGA member golf club for 1 full golf season in the pro shop, with the maintenance crew, or in the clubhouse, locker room, or dining room. Applicants must be recommended by the CSGA club representative, golf professional, course superintendent, or other official; each club may recommend only 1 student. Selection is based on grades, character, citizenship, community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Herbert Emanuelson, Scholarship Chairman, 1575 Boston Post Road, Building B, P.O. Box 364, Guilford, CT 06437, Fax: (203) 453-8584.
504 ■ CONNECTICUT STUDENT LOAN FOUNDATION
Attn: Manager, Scholarships and Special Programs
525 Brook Street
P.O. Box 1009
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Tel: (860)257-4001
Free: 800-237-9721
Fax: (860)563-3247
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cslf.com/students/VJM/index.htm
To provide financial assistance in the form of a contribution toward payment of a student loan to residents of Connecticut.
Title of Award: Vincent J. Maiocco Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds are paid directly to the recipient's lender to be applied to the outstanding principal balance of the existing Stafford Loan guaranteed by CSLF. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Connecticut residents who have completed the first year of undergraduate study at a 4-year college or university in the United States. Applicants must have received a Stafford Loan guaranteed by the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation (CSLF). Along with their application, they must submit a brief essay that describes school activities in which they have been actively involved (particularly positions of leadership), activities they are actively engaged in outside of school, why they find those rewarding, and any additional information that demonstrates financial need and/or the importance of this scholarship to them. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.
505 ■ CONSORTIUM OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVES, INC.
c/o Diane C. Lewis, Scholarship Committee Chair
6000 Hadley Road
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Tel: (908)412-6421
Web Site: http://www.forcite.org
To provide financial assistance for college to African American high school seniors in selected states.
Title of Award: CITE Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 12 each year: 1 to a student in each of the chapter areas. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American high school seniors who have been accepted by an accredited college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to document financial need. They must submit their application to a chapter of the Consortium of Information and Telecommunications Executives (CITE), currently located in California, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Metropolitan Washington, New England, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Employees of Verizon Communications or an affiliated subsidiary and their family members are ineligible. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: CITE is an organization of African American employees of Verizon, founded in 1984 after the dissolution of the former Bell systems. Recipients must attend the CITE annual conference. Travel, conference, lodging, and other expenses are paid by CITE.
506 ■ CONSORTIUM OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVES-MARYLAND CHAPTER
P.O. Box 1286
Baltimore, MD 21203
Tel: (410)393-2337
Web Site: http://www.cite-md.org
To provide financial assistance for college to African American high school seniors in Maryland.
Title of Award: Elizabeth Knight Scholarship Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American seniors graduating from high schools in Maryland with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must have been accepted by an accredited college or university and be able to document financial need. Employees and immediate family members of employees of the Verizon Corporation or an affiliated subsidiary are ineligible. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Consortium of Information and Telecommunications Executives (CITE) is an organization of African American employees of Verizon, founded in 1984 after the dissolution of the former Bell systems.
507 ■ CONSORTIUM OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVES-VIRGINIA CHAPTER
c/o Ralph Throckmorton, Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 7294
Richmond, VA 23221
Tel: (804)772-4620
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.citeva.org/cite/programs.do
To provide financial assistance for college to African American high school seniors in Virginia.
Title of Award: Virginia CITE Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, including 1 for a Verizon employee or family member. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American seniors graduating from high schools in Virginia with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must have been accepted by an accredited college or university. Their family income must be $50,000 per year or less if both parents are employed or $40,000 or less if only 1 parent is employed. Employees and immediate family members of employees of the Verizon Corporation or an affiliated subsidiary are ineligible to receive most awards, although 1 scholarship is reserved for Verizon employees and their families. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The Consortium of Information and Telecommunications Executives (CITE) is an organization of African American employees of Verizon, founded in 1984 after the dissolution of the former Bell systems.
508 ■ CONSTRUCTMYFUTURE.COM
111 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1000
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Tel: (414)272-0943; (866)AEM-0442
Fax: (414)272-1170
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.constructmyfuture.com/stu-scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to students who are interested in preparing for a career in the construction industry.
Title of Award: ConstructMyFuture.com Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Construction Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) graduating high school seniors; 2) students currently enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution; and 3) workers currently employed in the construction industry. Applicants must be interested in 1) entering or continuing in a college program to prepare for a career in the construction industry; or 2) purchasing tools for use in a construction industry job. Along with their application, they must submit a 1,000-word essay on their interest in the construction industry, their educational goals, and any other information such as specialized hobbies, skills, rewards, or achievements they wish to share. Selection is based on current and past involvement in the construction field; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.
509 ■ CONTINENTAL MISS TEEN AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, INC.
Attn: CEO/President
P.O. Box 3250
New Haven, CT 06515-0173
Tel: (203)387-1377
Fax: (203)387-2076
Web Site: http://www.missteenamerica.com
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships and other prizes, teen-aged women who participate in a talent and beauty competition.
Title of Award: Miss Teen America Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 winners receive national scholarships each year. Funds Available: Cash scholarships, for use at an accredited college or university, are $5,000 for Miss Teen America, $2,500 for the first alternate, $2,000 for the second alternate, $1,500 for the third alternate, and $1,000 for the fourth alternate. All winners, including those at the state level, receive scholarships for use at Nova Southeastern University and many other prizes and awards. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to women between 14 and 18 years of age who have never been to college, been married, or given birth to a child. Applicants must first apply for state or metropolitan area competitions by submitting a 1-page essay on why they want to represent their state. At the national level, winners participate in basis of talent, modeling, and photogenic competitions. Selection is based on their application, including the essay, volunteer community service, academic achievement, and extracurricular activities (20%); verbal expression in an interview (15%); formal expression during the presentation (10%); talent (15%); modeling (10%); verbal presentation in a commercial or public service announcement on their state (10%); physical fitness (10%); and facial beauty and overall cover model look (10%). Additional Information: All participants are required to pay a total sponsorship fee of $925 and to buy a full-page ad in the national program book for $400.
510 ■ COOK INLET REGION, INC.
Attn: CIRI Foundation
2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907)263-5582
Free: 800-764-3382
Fax: (907)263-5588
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.thecirifoundation.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for employment skills upgrades to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to the Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and their lineal descendants.
Title of Award: Career Upgrade Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 17 of these grants were awarded. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $3,000 per calendar year. Duration: 1 quarter; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees to CIRI under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, be preparing to enter or reenter or upgrade in the job market upon completion of training, and be able to demonstrate the availability of employment. They must be accepted or enrolled part time in a course of study that directly contributes toward potential employment or employment upgrade. Alaska residency is not required. Selection is based on academic achievement, rigor of course work or degree program, quality of a statement of purpose, student financial contribution, financial need, grade level, previous work performance, education and community activities, letters of recommendation, seriousness of purpose, and practicality of educational and professional goals. Deadline for Receipt: March, June, September, or November of each year. Additional Information: Only part-time study is supported. Total course credits may not exceed 11 credit hours per application.
511 ■ COOK INLET REGION, INC.
Attn: CIRI Foundation
2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907)263-5582
Free: 800-764-3382
Fax: (907)263-5588
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.thecirifoundation.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and their lineal descendants.
Title of Award: CIRI Foundation Achievement Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 12 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $7,000 per year. Duration: 1 year (2 semesters).
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees to CIRI under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants. There are no Alaska residency requirements or age limitations. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 2-year, 4-year, or graduate degree program. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement, rigor of course work or degree program, quality of a statement of purpose, student financial contribution, financial need, grade level, previous work performance, education and community activities, letters of recommendation, seriousness of purpose, and practicality of educational and professional goals. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.
512 ■ COOK INLET REGION, INC.
Attn: CIRI Foundation
2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907)263-5582
Free: 800-764-3382
Fax: (907)263-5588
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.thecirifoundation.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and their lineal descendants.
Title of Award: CIRI Foundation Excellence Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 12 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $9,000 per year. Duration: 1 year (2 semesters).
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees to CIRI under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants. There are no Alaska residency requirements or age limitations. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 4-year undergraduate or a graduate degree program. They must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement, rigor of course work or degree program, quality of a statement of purpose, student financial contribution, financial need, grade level, previous work performance, education and community activities, letters
of recommendation, seriousness of purpose, and practicality of educational and professional goals. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.
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