Showing posts with label Scholarship Funds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scholarship Funds. Show all posts

Thursday, 1 March 2012

College Parent Magazine Scholarship 2012-2013

College Parent Magazine
Award Amount
Minimum: $500 Deadline Date
March 31




Description
The College Parent Magazine Scholarship is available to students who will be attending a U.S. college as a college freshmen. You must submit an essay of 250 words or less addressing the following topic: What was the most valuable way your parents helped you with the college application and selection process? Essays will be judged on relevance, creativity, and clarity, as well as grammar, spelling and structure.

Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and a submission form.

Brickfish Family and Friends Photo Campaign Scholarship 2012-2013

Award Amount
$50-$350 Deadline Date
May 27 Awards Available
6

Description
The Brickfish Family and Friends Photo Campaign Scholarship is open to students who are at least 14 years of age or older. You must submit your best family or friends photo to be eligible for this award.

Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.



Website Address

http://www.brickfish.com/Lifestyles/FamilyFriendsPhotoCampaign?tab=1&=CS_Fastweb_familyfriends

NetAid Global Action Awards 2012-2013

Award Amount
$5000 Deadline Date
Nov 30 Awards Available
4

Scholarship Description

NetAid Global Action Awards honor high school students in the U.S. who are building a brighter future for the world’s poorest people. Honorees receive $5000 and will have a celebration in honor of their achievement.

The scholarship is available to high school students living in the U.S. who have organized and led a project that has directly impacted people in developing countries or raised awareness in their own communities about global poverty.

Honorees will be chosen by a panel of judges based on the level of innovation, cooperation, leadership, inspiration and impact displayed by their work.

Issues addressed by projects should be global in nature and may include but are not limited to: alleviating hunger; promoting human rights, children's rights or gender equity; increasing access to clean drinking water, healthcare or education; preventing and treating HIV/AIDS or other diseases; and supporting a sustainable environment.


Website Address

http://www.netaid.org

Bank of America Student Leaders 2012-2013

Award Amount
Varies Deadline Date
Feb 28 Awards Available
Varies

Scholarship Description
Bank of America Student Leaders get to participate in an all-expense paid Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. during the week of July 13-18. This program will provide you with valuable perspective on many civic, social and business partnerships within the community.

The combination of internship experience at a nonprofit and leadership development through the Bank of America Student Leadership Summit will develop your skills and strengthen your understanding as you continue to engage in building your communities.

Bank of America Student Leader Scholarship applicants must:




Currently be a junior or senior in high school

Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC in July

Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit/charitable organization

Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship (U.S. Markets)

Be a student in good standing at his/her school



Applications will be accepted from January 1st to February 28th annually.



Website Address

http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award 2012-2013

Award Amount
$1,000 Deadline Date
Feb 11 Awards Available
400

Scholarship Description


The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award program was established to raise awareness among the nation's youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. The scholarships recognize and honor the students who receive them and provide financial assistance to both the students and their parents who must finance higher education. Since 2003, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation has awarded 1,538 scholarships to graduating high-school seniors totaling $1,609,000.

Each year the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation will grant at least 400 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards nationwide in the amount of $1,000 each.

These awards are non-renewable and are not based on financial need. Scholarship recipients must enroll as full-time students in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded and must continue in school for the entire academic year without interruption, barring illness, emergency or military service. Scholarship recipients may not defer their award for any reason. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award will be applied to educational expenses at any accredited, nonprofit two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in the United States. A recipient may transfer from one school to another and retain the award.

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award program is administered by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc., a firm that specializes in administering sponsored scholarship programs. This assures complete impartiality in the selection of recipients and maintains a high level of professionalism in dealing with students, parents, high schools and colleges.

Apply online at http://www.nfib.com/yea beginning November 12, 2012 thru February 11, 2013

Website Address

http://www.nfib.com/page/nfibYoungEntrepreneurAward.html?WT.mc_id=YEA

Mary J. Szczepanski "Never Give Up" Scholarship - National High School Program 2012-2013

Award Amount
$500 Deadline Date
March 26 Awards Available
1

Scholarship Description

The Mary J. Szczepanski "Never Give Up" MS Scholarship Foundation has built its own reputation of community awareness, education in the high schools, raising funds for Multiple Sclerosis and being recognized as the most imaginative program in Michigan by educators, parents, students and businesses. The inaugural year of the program was the fall of 2000. This unique and prestigious program has touched the lives of many people in communities across the world and is constantly raising awareness of this terrible disease.

Our National High School Program

Students from all 50 states are invited to participate annually as we search for the senior who raises the most funds for MS. A $500.00 college scholarship and plaque will be awarded and he/she will be honored as our National recipient.

Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and to apply.



Website
http://www.msscholarship.org/dnn/

American Planning Association's Essay Contest 2012-2013

Award Amount
$5,000 Deadline Date
Jan 15 Awards Available
Varies




Scholarship Description


High school juniors and seniors are invited to enter the American Planning Association’s (APA) annual high school essay contest. Two $5,000 college scholarships will be awarded.

Students are asked to create a historic preservation plan for their community. The plan should focus on preserving the community’s significant historic areas, buildings, elements or features. To see the assignment please go to www.planning.org/essay.

Essay submissions are due January 15, 2009. Eligibility and additional information is available at http://www.planning.org/essay


Two students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship to the college or university he or she attends after graduation and complimentary registration and a travel stipend to attend an APA National Planning Conference. Ten additional essays will receive honorable mentions. Students earning an honorable mention will receive a $100 gift certificate to APA’s PlanningBooks.com store.

Essays will be judged by a panel of planning and education professionals on research and analysis, creativity and quality of the plan, and writing quality and organization.

This is the third year APA has sponsored the high school essay contest. Previous winners wrote about affordable housing and green neighborhoods. To read the previous winning essays or for more information on the contest, visit: www.planning.org/essay

Website Address

http://www.planning.org/essay/

Bruce Lee Scholarship 2012-2013

Award Amount
$5000 Deadline Date
Feb 28 Awards Available
Varies

Description
The Bruce Lee Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who will be enrolling full-time in an accredited college or university next fall. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate strong character, the ability to persevere and prevail over adversity, community service involvement, and financial need. You must also be at least 16 years old at the time of application and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.


Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest 2012-2013

Award Amount
$18,000 Deadline Date
Varies Awards Available
Varies

Scholarship Description

The purpose of The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - "A Constitutional Speech Contest" is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students.

Who is eligible?
- all contestants must be students under the age of 20 years on the date of the National Contest
- must be enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or state accredited home school)
- citizens or lawful residents of the United States

Prizes:
1st place - $18,000
2nd place - $16,000
3rd place - $14,000

Each Department (State) winner who is certified into and participates in the first round of teh National Contest will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Each first round winner who advances to and participates in the second round but does not advance to the Final Round, will receive an additional $1,500 scholarship to pursue education beyond high school.

Scholarships are awarded by the National Organization of The American Legion. Each Department (State) organization of The American Legion may certify one contestant into the National Contest.

For dates and information about the Oratorical Contest in your state, contact your local American Legion Post or State Headquarters

Website Address

http://www.legion.org

Frame My Future Scholarship 2012-2013

Award Amount
$1,000 Deadline Date
Mar 06 Awards Available
5

Scholarship Description


"Frame My Future" Scholarship Contest
Enter from October 18, 2011 to March 6, 2012

What is your vision for yourself after college? Church Hill Classics and diplomaframe.com want to help you frame your future and attain your dreams. So, show us what your future looks like!

We will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to five "success-driven" students to help them reach their vision.

Here is how you enter to win:

Use an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper to create and share with us what you want to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. You can use this space to create a photograph, essay, collage, drawing, painting, or any "creation". Use the space in any way you desire to communicate: This is how I "Frame My Future".

Enter from October 18, 2011 to March 6, 2012. Each week we will post submissions on our Church Hill Classics page on Facebook, where the public can view entries and contestants can check out the competition.

The top 24 finalists will be announced by Church Hill Classics on April 15, 2009. Then, the "top 5" scholarship winners will be chosen by popular voteWebsite Address

http://www.diplomaframe.com/pages/705_frame_my_future_scholarship.cfm

Traditional Family Coalition Essay Contest 2012-2013

Award Amount
$3,000 Deadline Date
Dec 31 Awards Available
7

Scholarship Description

Students are invited to suggest ways to reduce social problems such as teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol abuse, the AIDS epidemic, rising school dropout rates, gang violence, the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, abortion, political corruption, homosexuality, media decadence, or other social problems not listed here.

TFC Scholarship awards:
The TFC Student Essay Contest offers scholarships for high school students who have a passion to make this a better world by reducing social problems in the USA. Pick one social issue and research the cause and extent of the problem. Suggest ways to help solve this problem using methods that involve moral values and conscience. Scholarship awards are given to the winning students and their schools in the following amount.
Student award School award
1st prize: $3000 $500
2nd prize: $2000 $300
3rd prize: $1000 $200
4th prize: $500
5th prize: $300 (4 awards)

Who can participate?
Any 9th to 12th grade high school student (public, private, parochial or home-school) in the United States can participate.

What should I write about?
1. Pick one social issue and research the cause and extent of the problem. Explain, using necessary graphs, statistics and references.
2. State how the government is trying to solve this problem and your commentary of their methods.
3. Suggest a way to help solve this problem using methods that involve moral values and conscience. (e.g. In the AIDS epidemic, instead of using government methods such as passing out condoms and clean needles, can you educate people about morals and abstinence?)

How should I format the essay?
The essay should be 5-7 pages, double-spaced, typed and stapled. Use a cover sheet stating the essay title with name, age, grade level, school name, home address, phone number and email address.

Where should I send it?
Send essay to:
Traditional Family Coalition Essay Contest
848 Stewart Dr., #200
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
In addition, send a file of the essay via email to: tfccal@yahoo.com

Award ceremony:
An award ceremony will be held in San Francisco Bay Area (time and place to be announced). Winners and their family and friends are invited to the award ceremony. We will pay for the plane ticket and lodging for the top winner. Other out-of-town winners will need to make their own arrangements for travel and lodging to attend the ceremony. Their presence at the ceremony, however, is not mandatory.

Website Address

http://www.tfcus.org

NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund 2012-2013

Award Amount
$4000 Deadline Date
Dec 01 Awards Available
1

Scholarship Description

The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund sponsors scholarly writing contests for grades K-12, as well as two separate writing contests for law students. These contests, and the respective due dates for entries, are described below. All writing contest entries should be submitted to the address listed above.

Essays will be judged in two categories: Senior (grades 10-12) and Junior (grades nine and below), with separate prizes awarded to the winners in each category. First prizes are $1,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds; second prizes, $600 in Savings Bonds; third prizes $200 in Savings Bonds; and honorable mention, $100 in Savings Bonds.

The entry deadline for this contest is December 1st. Essay contest winners will be selected by the NRACRDF and notified not later than January 31st of next year. Winners will have their names published in InSights, and one of the Official Journals.

Eligibility: The contest is open to all students enrolled in an elementary, junior high or high school who have not previously received a prize.

Format and Contents: All essays should be about 1,000 words, neat, and legible (double spaced, typed preferred). Essays will be judged on originality, scholarship and presentation. Include your name, age, address, telephone number, school and grade on the essay and also submit a statement from a teacher or parent saying that the paper is your original work.


Website Address

http://www.nradefensefund.org/writingcontest.aspx

Sterling Honorary Award 2012-2013

Award Amount
$100 Deadline Date
Nov 26 Awards Available
Varies

Description
The Sterling Honorary Award is open to high school and undergraduate students. An essay of 300- to 400-words of why you are deserving of this scholarship is required. Entries will be judged on creativity, originality and relevance to the topic.


Additional Information
Deadline is November 26, 2006 at 5 PM Central Standard Time. When submitting entries via email, please place "The Sterling Honorary Award" in the subject line. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.



Website
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Saturday, 25 February 2012

COLLEGE PROWLER


Description: Fill out an on-line form for a chance at $2000. Winner selected randomly. (Awarded monthly).
Award: $2000
Website: ://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx

Zions Pays for A’s


Description: For each A on a student’s report card, Zions Bank will award $1 ($0.50 if they do not have an account). For each A, the student will also be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship.
Amount: $1 per A up to $1,000

American Legion Oratorical Contest 2012-2013


Description: Students must present an oration of some phase of the Constitution of the United States which gives emphasis to the duties and obligations of citizens. See website for current topic.
Interested participants must contact their Local American Legion Post or State Headquarters at (801)539-1013.
Amount: $1,500 - $18,000

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program 2012


Description: 2.8 GPA or higher. Demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences. Strong commitment to and involvement in community service. One nominee per high school. See your College Access Adviser in counseling office to apply for nomination.
Amount: $1,000
Website: Application is a nomination process. Information regarding the application will become available on or after September 2, 2010 in the counseling center. For more info please visit https://www.comcast.com/Corporate/About/InTheCommunity/Partners/LeadersAndAchievers.html

We The Living Essay Contest 2012-2013


Criteria:
Open to 10th, 11th and 12th graders. Must write an essay on the novel, We The Living by Ayn Rand.
Amount: $25-$3,000
Deadline: May 5, 2012

SLCC Foundation Honors/General Scholarship 2012-2013

Criteria: Students must submit letters of recommendation and a short essay. Honors Scholarship: must have at least a 3.5 GPA; General Scholarship: must have between a 2.5 and 3.49 GPA, financial need can be considered if desired.
Amount: tuition waiver
Application: http://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/

Kappa Delta Chi High School Scholarship 2012-2013


Criteria: The National Foundation – Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. High School Scholarship was established in 1999 to assist graduating high school women, regardless of academic discipline, who have demonstrated a strong commitment to academics and community service. This scholarship is solely for female and current high school seniors. Applicants must attend a four-year college/university in the 2012-2013 Academic Year. Applicants must not be related to any member of the Kappa Delta Chi National Foundation Board of Directors or Scholarship Selection Committee.
Amount: This scholarship is available on a competitive basis and is a one-time award ranging from $500-$1,000 for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Application: For a copy of the application, please contact Juanita Garcia at scholarship@kappadeltachi.org.
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