Name of Scholarship

For Whom:

Amount

Due Date

 

 

 

See following websites for scholarship opportunities:

 

Childhood Cancer Survivors, see www.stmfoundation.org

Hispanic students, see www.hsf.net, www.chci.org, www.maldef.org,

African American students, see www.blackexcel.org, www.uncf.org

Students w/disabilities, see www.ncsd.org

Jewish students, see www.thebagel.org

Asian students, see www.uspaacc.com, www.asianpacificfund.org

Native American students, see www.oiep.bia.edu

Minority students, see www.ucar.edu/soars/scholarship.htm

Foster Youth, see:  www.chafee.csac.ca.gov, www.nfpainc.org, www.orphan.org, , contact Foster Care Unit (213-241-3842 for Scholarship Packet)

 

Also, be sure to visit:

www.fastweb.com, www.collegeboard.org, www.collegenet.com, www.scholarships.com, www.scholarships-news.com, www.college-scholarships.com, www.finaid.org, www.co-op.edu www.weeklyscholarshipalert.org, http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/, , www.co-op.edu , www.needalift.org, www.meritAid.com

 

 

eCampus Tours

Register to win $1,000 scholarship, see ecampustours.com

10-$1,000

 

Wells Fargo College Steps Program Scholarship Sweepstakes

All seniors – sign up to receive information on scholarships, testing and school searches.  You may be eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship.  See www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps

 

 

Free $10,000 College Scholarship

Complete survey and win a chance to try for $10,000 scholarship, see www.10000scholarship.com

 

 

Call Me MISTER

Scholarships available to students from under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities who will attend college to obtain teaching certificate, see www.callmemister.clemson.edu

 

 

NHA Scholarship Fund

Senior planning to enroll in fields of science, mathematics, engineering, information management, history, international relations, see www.nhascholars.com

9 different scholarships

11/30/08

College Prowler –Wachovia Monthly Scholarship

Submit your college essay, see www.collegeprowler.com

$1,000

11/30/08

12/31/08

1/31/09

2/28/09

3/31/09

Areas of Study Scholarships

See www.cappex.com/scholarships

$1,000

11/30/08

 

Just Because We Love You Scholarships

See www.cappex.com/scholarships

$2,000

11/30/08

NSA Stokes Educational Scholarship Program

Undergraduate Training Program for future NSA employment – min 3.0 GPA, 1100 SAT, leadership abilities, see www.nsa.gov/careers/

Full tuition

11/30/08

Writer’s Digest 5th Annual Short Story Competition

1,500 words or fewer, short story submissions, see www.writersdigest.com/contests/

Various

12/1/08

AXA Achievers

Demonstrate ambition & Self drive; outstanding achievement in an activity in school, community or workplace, see www.axa-achievement.com

One per state $10,000

12/15/08

Richard F. Walsh/Alfred W. DiTolla/Harold P. Spivak Foundation

High school senior, parent member of IATSE, see www.iatse-intl.org/services/scholarship.html

2-$1,750 per year for 4 years

12/31/08

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Art and writing competition, see www.scholastic.com/artandwritingawards/

Various

Register to obtain deadlines

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Based on scholarship, leadership and financial need, min 3.0 GPA, U.S. Citizen, see www.elks.org/enf/scholars 

500-4 year awards; 2-$15,000 per year; 2-$10,000 per year; 2-$20,000 per year; 494-$1000 per year

1/9/09

Jeff Krosnoff Scholarship

Seniors with minimum 3.0 GPA, good citizenship, desire to succeed in endeavors, Essay required.  See www.krosnoffscholarship.com

$10,000

Postmarked by 1/9/09

Ron Brown Scholarship

African American seniors who excel academically, show exceptional leadership, and make an impact on their communities through service to others; must demonstrate financial need, www.ronbrown.org

$10,000 a year for 4 years

Postmarked by 1/9/09

Raoul Teilhet Scholarship

Seniors who are dependents of California Federation of Teachers members, essay describing educational goals, financial need,  see www.cft.org

$1,000

$3,000

Postmarked by 1/10/09

Gates Millennium Scholars

African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, min 3.3 GPA, demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities, meet federal Pell Grant eligibility, see www.gmsp.org

Varies

On-line on or before 1/12/09

Alliance/Merck Ciencia Hispanic Scholars Program

Hispanic seniors entering science, technology, engineering or math fields, see www.alliancescholars.org

$20,000

On-line by

1/19/09

C-SpanStudentCam

Present video up to 10 minutes in length which creatively explores an issue while integrating C-SPAN programming, see www.studentcam.org

 

Received by 1/20/09

Union Plus Credit Card Scholarship

Seniors who are dependents of union members, union member must be participating in Union Plus Credit Card program, based on academic achievement, character, leadership, goals, financial need, www.unionplus.org

$500 to $4000

Postmarked by 1/31/09

Discover Card Tribute Award

FOR JUNIORS ONLY

Juniors must have 2.75 GPA in 9th and 10th grade; excel in Special Talents, Leadership & Community Service, and has faced a significant obstacle.

Obtain application at http://www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropy/tribute.shtml

9 - $2,500

9 - $25,000

1/31/09

California Association of Collectors, Inc.

Essay “Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit During Your College Years”, see www.cacesf.org

1-$2,500

1-$2,000

1-$1,500

2/1/09

 

Burger King Scholars Program

Nomination required (see Ms. Bakewell) , work part-time, min 2.5 GPA, community service, financial  need, see www.bk.com/scholars

$1,000

2/2/09

Mahatma Rice Scholarship

Seniors write an essay on “How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?” See www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship

5-$2,000

Postmarked by 2/16/09

Save Me a Spot in College contest

For middle and high school students, categories for essays, poster design or public service announcement, see www.collegecampaign.org/contest

Various

3/15/09