List of College Scholarships

List of College Scholarships

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The BRICK Awards

The BRICK Awards by Do Something provide a $5,000 scholarship and a $5,000

grant to "change-makers" age 18 and under who work with Do Something to

improve their communities. A $10,000 grant is available to those aged 19-25.

The competition is open to Americans and Canadians. Of the twelve BRICK

Award recipients, four will be selected as Golden BRICK winners and receive

an additional $15,000. The deadline is December 1. For more information,

send email to brick@dosomething. org <mailto:> .

Discover Card Tribute Award

The Discover Card Tribute Award awards up to $1 million in scholarships

annually to high school juniors nationwide. Discover awards up to 300 state

scholarships of $2,500 and up to ten national $25,000 scholarships. The

scholarships may be used for postsecondary education at two and four-year

colleges and trade/technical schools. Winners are selected on the basis of

community service, special talents, leadership, and overcoming an obstacle.

Candidates must have a GPA of 2.75 or better in the 9th and 10th grades. The

deadline is January 31. For more information, call 1-866-756-7932.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recognize children in grades 5-12

who have engaged in volunteer activities and have demonstrated exceptional

community service. The program is sponsored by Prudential in conjunction

with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). State

winners receive a $1,000 award. National winners receive a $5,000 award. The

student application deadline is in late October.

Tylenol Scholarship

The Tylenol Scholarship program awards ten $10,000 scholarships and 150

$1,000 scholarships to students for excellence and leadership in community

service. The deadline is April 30. The program is administered by

Scholarship America, Inc.

AngelSoft Angels in Action

The Angels in Action awards recognizes ten children aged 8-15 who perform

acts of kindness and volunteerism in their communities. The grand prize

winner receives $20,000 and the ten first prize winners receive $2,500. Each

winner also receives a one-year supply of Angel Soft bath tissue. The

deadline is in mid-June.

Hiram College Hal Reichle Memorial Scholarship

Hal Reichle took great pleasure in helping others and would do so secretly

and serendipitously. In his memory, family and friends funded a scholarship

at Hiram College to reward students for their random acts of kindness.

Recipients are chosen on the basis of their humanitarian efforts, community

involvement, and volunteerism. There is no application for this scholarship.

Instead, the selection committee relies on an army of stealthy observers,

the Secret Society of Serendipitous Service to Hal (SSSSH!), to identify

students of strong moral character with a spirit of giving and dedication to

others.

AXA Achievement Scholarship Program

The AXA Achievement Scholarship Program awards more than $1.3 million a year

to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in

non-academic activities in school, community or workplace. The award is

sponsored by the AXA Foundation < .

US citizenship or legal residency is required. The program includes

scholarships of $25,000, $10,000 and $2,000. Information and applications

are available at the AXA Achievement Scholarship Program web site

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Girls Going Places Scholarship

The Girls Going Places Scholarship is sponsored by Guardian Life Insurance

Company of America . It awards prizes totaling $30,000 to 15 girls aged

12-18 who have demonstrated budding entrepreneurship. There is one first

place award of $10,000, one second place award of $5,000, one third place

award of $3,000 and twelve $1,000 awards. The competition starts September

1. The deadline is March 1.

AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest

The AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest is sponsored by the American

Fire Sprinkler Association. The national winner receives a $4,000

scholarship, with second and third place winners receiving $3,000 and $2,000

scholarships. The four remaining regional winners each receive $1,000

scholarships. Information is available starting in the fall. The deadline is

in early January.

AIDS Orphans in Africa Essay Contest

The AIDS Orphans in Africa Essay Contest awards $1,000 scholarships to the

author of the best essay in each of three age categories (under 12, 13-17,

and 18-22). US citizenship or permanent residency is required. The deadline

is April 15. The awards are sponsored by Oakseed Ministries

and Stand for Africa

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Akademos / TextbookX.com Scholarship Contest

Akademos Inc. offers spring and fall scholarship essay contests to help

publicize the TextbookX.com web site, a source of new and used textbooks.

The contest is open to undergraduate and graduate students. The grand prize

winner receives $2,000, and two runners-up receive $250 gift certificates

for TextbookX.com. The fall deadline is October 31. The spring deadline is

April 30.

Americanism Essay Contest

The Americanism Essay Contest is sponsored by the Fleet Reserve Association

(FRA) National Committee on Americanism- Patriotism. Awards include a grand

national prize of a $15,000 US Savings Bond, and $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000

US Savings Bonds awarded to the first, second and third place winners in

each grade category. The contest is open to students in grades 7 through 12.

Entrants must be sponsored by a FRA member or by a chartered branch or unit.

The deadline is December 1.

Calgon Take Me Away to College Contest

The Calgon Take Me Away to College Contest is an essay contest sponsored by

Calgon. One $7,000, one $3,500, one $2,000, and five $1,000 scholarships are

awarded. The deadline is February 28.

College Prowler Essay Competition

The College Prowler Essay Competition awards a monthly $1,000 scholarship to

current high school and college students for the best original college

application essay. The deadline is the last day of each month. For more

information, send email to scholarship@ collegeprowler. com

mailto:> .

Environmental Essay Contest

The aBetterEarth Environmental Essay Contest is sponsored

by the Institute for Humane Studies. Candidates should be full-time

undergraduate or graduate students or under age 25 as of May 15. High school

students are not eligible. The contest awards one first place award of

$2,000, one second place award of $1,250, one third place award of $750, and

four runner up awards of $250 each. The deadline is May 15. For more

information, send email to info@abetterearth. org

mailto:> .

Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest

The Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest is designed to encourage and

promote the study of the Holocaust. Ten first place winners receive an

all-expense- paid trip to Washington DC to visit the US Holocaust Memorial

Museum and scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000. The contest is open to all

residents of the United States and Mexico , and also to US Citizens living

abroad. Candidates should be enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) and age

19 or younger. The deadline is April 15. For more information, send email to

holocaust@hklaw. com <mailto:> .

Maryknoll Student Essay Contest

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The Maryknoll Student Essay Contest awards a $1,000 first place scholarship

in each division (grades 6-8, grades 9-12). MaryKnoll is a US-based Catholic

mission movement. The essay contests are usually on religious topics. The

deadline is December 1.

MoneyMatters101. com Scholarships

The MoneyMatters101. com scholarship involves an essay on a financial theme.

It is open to college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors attending

college in the US or Canada . A GPA of 2.3 or higher is required. One $300

scholarship will be awarded. The deadline is August 31.

OP Loftbed Scholarship

The OP Loftbed Scholarship awards one $500 scholarship to a college student

each year. US citizenship is required. The essay topics vary from year to

year. The deadline is July 31.

School Band and Orchestra Magazine Scholarship

The School Band and Orchestra Magazine Scholarship awards ten $1,000

scholarships (five to students in grades 4-8 and five to students in grades

9-12). The essay topics focus on music. Entry forms are available online

starting September 1. The deadline is December 31.

Teenage Vision for America Essay Contest

The Teenage Vision for America Essay Contest is sponsored by American Spirit

Publishing. The first prize is $300. The contest is open to students aged 13

to 18, inclusive. The deadline is June 1.

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship

The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) offers two $5,000 scholarships each year

to graduating US high school seniors who have promoted vegetarianism in

their schools and communities. The application requires an essay about how

the applicant promoted vegetarianism in their high school or community. The

deadline is February 20. Applications are available on the VRG web site. For

more information, call 1-410-366-8343, write to The Vegetarian Resource

Group, PO Box 1463 , Baltimore , MD 21203 , or send email to .

oice of Democracy Essay Contest

The Voice of Democracy Essay Contest is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign

Wars of the United States (VFW). The audio essay contest is open to high

school students in grades 9-12. The first-place national winner receives a

$25,000 scholarship. The essay topics always involve a patriotic theme. The

deadline is November 1.

MyParkPhotos. org Scholarship Photography Contest

The MyParkPhotos. org Scholarship Photography Contest is a scholarship

contest for student visitors to North American National, State and

Provincial Parks . One $500 scholarship is awarded each quarter. The

deadlines are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.

ACLU Stand Up for Freedom Contest

The ACLU Stand Up for Freedom PSA Contest awards one $5,000 scholarship to

the best TV public service announcement (PSA) on civil liberties issues

created by a US citizen or legal resident aged 17-29. The ACLU also awards

one $1,000 scholarship for the best essay on civil liberties issues. See the

web site for current topics. The contest opens on July 4 and the deadline

for submission is October 4.

Christopher College Video and High School Poster Contests

The Christophers hold an annual video contest for college students and an

annual poster contest for high school students. The video contest provides

cash awards of $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 for first, second and third place

winners. The poster contest provides a cash award of $1,000 for the first

place winner. See the web site for contest theme. The deadline is in early

June.

American Harlequin Dance Scholarship

The American Harlequin Dance Scholarship is sponsored by Harlequin Floors

. Twenty $25,000 scholarships are awarded

by random drawing. The deadline is November 1.

Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition

The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition is sponsored by the US

Department of the Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service. Students in grades

K-12 may submit a drawing, painting or sketch of any North American

waterfowl species. Each state, territory or district has its own

competition, with the "Best of Show" winners submitted to the national

competition. One of the 53 Best of Show images will be selected as the next

Junior Duck Stamp. The national awards include a first place $5,000 cash

award, a second place $3,000 cash award, and a third place $2,000 cash

award. The contest is open to US ctizens, resident aliens and nationals. The

deadline is March 15.

Miscellaneous Activities

AAA Travel High School Challenge

The AAA Travel High School Challenge is a three-stage competition for high

school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, starting with the online

competition in January and ending with the national competition in May. The

challenge is focused on travel literacy, geography and tourism destinations.

More than $100,000 in scholarship funds are awarded, with three first place

awards of $25,000 each and three second place awards of $10,000 each. The

Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship a

Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship

awards one $5,000 and three $1,000 scholarships to skateboarders who are

high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Recipients

must enroll as a full-time undergraduate at an accredited college or

university the fall after high school graduation. US citizenship is

required. The award is given to skateboard activists. The deadline is in

late April. For more information visit the web site.

Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship

The Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship is sponsored by

Grandmothers for Peace International. The $500 scholarship is awarded to

high school seniors and college freshmen with documented activities or work

involving peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament, and conflict

resolution. The scholarship competition is open to students from any

country. The deadline is March 1.

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Student Inventors Scholarships <

Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships

Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships

Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships

Gates Millennlum Scholarships

Xerox Scholarships for Students

Sports Scholarships and Internships

Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid (scholarships)

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Presidential Freedom Scholarships

Microsoft Scholarship Program

WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search

Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students

BOEING scholarships

ROTC Military Scholarships (Navy, Army, Marines, Airforce)

Easley National Scholarship Program

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College Board Scholarship Search

Burger King Scholarship Program

Siemens Westinghouse Competition

GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds

Scholarship & Financial Aid Help

FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)

Aid &Resources For Re-Entry and Non-Traditional Students

Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies

INROADS internships

ACT-SO ?EURoeOlympics of the Mind" Scholarships

Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships

RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD

The Roothbert Scholarship Fund

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DIRECTORY OF SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES

Scholarships and Grants for the Disabled

1800Wheelchair Scholarship

Alexander Graham Bell Association

AMBUCS Therapeutics

American Academy of Allergy

American Council of the Blind

American Foundation for the Blind

American Speech Language Hearing Foundation

Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind

And Visual Impaired

Association of Blind Citizens

Scholarship and Assistive Technology

Blind Veterans Association

Casey Martin Award

Financial Aid for Eye Care

DisabilityInfo.gov

Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship

Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities

College Scholarships for Disabilities

College Funding Strategies for Students with Disabilities

Helen Keller Foundation

Immune Deficiency Foundation

Jewish Guild for the Blind

Lighthouse International Scholarships

Lilly Reintegration Scholarship

Minnie Pearl Ear Foundation

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

Muscular Dystrophy Foundation

National Center for Learning Disabilities

National Federation of the Blind

Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund

Pfizer’s Epilepsy Scholarship

Pilot Dogs

Spina Bifada Association

The Travis Roy Foundation

United Cerebral Palsy National Office

Mobility International

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FROM VARIOUS FOUNDATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

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American Art Therapy Association, Inc.

1202 Al1anson Rd.

Mundelein, IL 60060

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: June 15

American Association of University Women

1111 16th St., NW

Washington, DC 20036

Educational Foundation

Email:

American Bar Foundation

750 N. Lake Shore Dr.

Chicago, IL 60611

ABF Summer Research Fellowships in Law

& Social Science for Undergraduate Students

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: March 1

American Chemical Society

1155 16th St., NW

Washington, DC 20036

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

Email:

Eligible Inst.: US schools

American Chemical Society/Bayer Scholars

Email:

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: February 15

American Chemical Society/PPG

Scholarships Plus

Email:

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: February 15

Minority Scholars Program

Deadline: February 15

American Dental Hygienists' Association

Institute for Oral Health

444 N. Michigan Ave. #3400

Chicago,lL 60611

American Physical Society 1 Physics Ellipse

College Park, MD 20740-3844

APS Scholarships

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: February 15

American Planning Association

122 South Michigan Ave. #1600

Chicago, IL 60603

APA Planning & Community Diy.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: May 15

Atlanta Daily World

145 Auburn Ave.

Atlanta, GA 30335

National Association of Media Women Scholarship/Internship

Eligible Inst.: US schools

American Respiratory Care Foundation

11030 Ables Ln.

Dallas, TX 75229

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: June 30

American Sociological Association

1307 New York Ave. #700

Washington, DC 20005

Undergraduate Scholarship

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: March 15

American Speech- Language- Hearing Foundation

10801 Rockville Pike

Rockville. MD 20852

Business and Professional Women's Foundation

2012 Massachusetts Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20036

Business and Professional Women's Scholarship for Women

Eligible Inst.: US schools

American Digestive Health Foundation

7910 Woodmont Ave., 7th Fl.

Bethesda, MD 20814

AGA Student Research Fellowship

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: March 5

American Fund for Dental Health

410 N. Michigan #352

Chicago, IL 60611

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: May 1

American Geological Institute

4220 King St.

Alexandria, VA 22302-1507

AGI Geoscience Scholarship

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: February 1

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

1211 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10036-8775

Scholarship for Accounting Students

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: June 1

American Symphony Orchestra League

1156 Fifteenth St. N. W #800

Washington. DC 20005-1704

Music Assistance Fund Scholarship

Email:

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Central Intelligence Agency

P.O. Box 4090

Arlington, V A 22209-8727

CIA Internship Program

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: November 1

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

140 E. 62nd St.

Mellon Undergraduate

US schools Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: February

Chicago Sun-Times

401 N. Wabash Ave.

Chicago. IL 60611

Internship Program

Deadline: December

Chicago Urban League

4510 S. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60653-3898

Anheuser-Busch Scholarship and Coors of

Excellence Program

Eligible Inst..: US schools

Council on International Educational Exchange

205 E. 42nd St.

New York, NY 10017-5706

Student Scholarship

Eligible Inst.: US schools

Deadline: April 1, November 1

Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program

5 Vaughn Dr. #300

Princeton, NJ 08543

Foreign Affairs Fellowship

Eligible Inst.:US schools

Deadline: February 8

Government Finance Officers Association

180 N. Michigan Ave. #800

Chicago, II.. 60601-7476

Government Finance Scholarship

Eligible Inst..: US schools

Deadline: February 19

Herbert H. Lehman Fund

99 Hudson Street, 16th Floor New York, NY 10013

Herbert H. Lehman Scholarships

Eligible Inst.: US schools