Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Name / Type / Eligibility / Website/Contact Information / Due DateSiemens Awards for Advanced Placement Students / Advanced Placement / Senior / http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/scholarships-and-aid/23639.html
Morgan Stanley Tribal Scholars Program / Native American—Eligible Majors / Senior / http://www.collegefund.org/content/full_circle_scholarships_listings#Undergrad-Other
Nissan North America, Inc. Scholarship / Native American / Senior / http://www.collegefund.org/content/full_circle_scholarships_listings#Undergrad-Other
Pennington-Anthony A. Welmas Scholarship / Native American / Senior / http://www.collegefund.org/content/full_circle_scholarships_listings#Undergrad-Other
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Scholarship / Native American / Senior / http://www.collegefund.org/content/full_circle_scholarships_listings#Undergrad-Other
Sovereign Nations Scholarship / Native American / Senior / http://www.collegefund.org/content/full_circle_scholarships_listings#Undergrad-Other
Women’s Self Worth Foundation Scholarship / Native American/Financial Need / Senior / http://www.collegefund.org/content/full_circle_scholarships_listings#Undergrad-Other
National High School Poetry Contest / Poetry / Grades 9-12 / http://justpoetry.org/scholarships
College Prowler Essay Competition / Senior / https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx?source=cp / Last day of each month
Bruce Lee Foundation Scholarship / General / Ages 16 and up / http://www.bruceleefoundation.com/index.cfm/page/2011-Scholarship-Application/pid/10731 / June 15, 2012
United States Senate Youth Program / History/Political Science / Grades 11-12 / http://www.ussenateyouth.org/ / September 28, 2012
Siemens Competition, Math: Science: Technology / General / Grades 9-12 / http://siemens.collegeboard.org/about/registration / October 2, 2012
Wendy’s High School Heisman / Athletic / Senior / www.wendysheisman.com / October 2, 2012
Outstanding Students of America Scholarship / General / Grades 9-12 / http://www.sa.pdx.edu/scholarships/scholarship.cfm?ScholarshipNum=581 / October 10, 2012
Horatio Alger Association / Financial Need / Senior / www.horatioalger.org/scholarships / October 25, 2012
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation / General / Senior / https://www.coca-colascholars.org/page.aspx?pid=388 / October 31, 2012
Bennington Young Writers Competition / Writing—Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction / Grades 10-12 / http://www.bennington.edu/newsEvents/youngwriterscompetition.aspx / November 1, 2012
Voice of Democracy / General—Essay / Not specified / http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/ / November 1, 2012
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards / Community Service / Grades 9-12 / www.nassp.org/spirit / November 6, 2012
Maryknoll Essay Contest / General—Religious Essay / Not specified / http://www.maryknollsociety.org/index.php/articles/2-articles/2-maryknoll-essay-contest-rules- / November 9, 2012
First Freedom Student Competition / Essay/Video / Grades 9-12 / http://www.firstfreedom.org/education/students.html / November 12, 2012
Intel Science Talent Search / Academic—Science Research / Senior / https://app.applyyourself.com//?id=ssp / November 14, 2012
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Essay Contest / General—Essay / Grades K-12 / http://www.nradefensefund.org/contests-scholarships.aspx / December 1, 2012
Education Services Foundation of MS / General—Essay / Senior / www.get2college.org / December 1, 2012
AXA Achievement Scholarship / General / Senior / www.axa-achievement.com / December 1, 2012
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship / General / Senior / http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm / December 7, 2012
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/Clorox Gracias Mama Scholarship Program / Hispanic / Senior / http://www.hsf.net/Clorox.aspx / December 12, 2012
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers / General—Art & Writing / Not specified / http://www.artandwriting.org/Scholarships / December 15, 2012-January 15, 2013
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/Wells Fargo Bank Scholarship / Hispanic / Senior / http://www.hsf.net/Wells_Fargo_Bank.aspx / December 15, 2012
National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Awards / Business / Senior / http://www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards / December 17, 2012
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes / Athletic / Not specified / http://www.dosomething.org/footlocker / December 19, 2012
College Peas Student Standout College Scholarship / General / Not specified / http://www.collegepeas.com/money/ / December 30, 2012
School Band and Orchestra Magazine Scholarships / General—Essay / Not specified / http://www.sbomagazine.com/essay-contest/ / December 31, 2012
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/Haz La U Scholarship / Hispanic / Senior / http://www.hsf.net/Haz_La_U_Scholarship.aspx / December 31, 2012
National Eagle Scout Association / Eagle Scout / Not specified / http://nesa.org/applications.html / December 31, 2012
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation / General—Essay / Not specified / www.jfklibrary.org / January 5, 2013
Burger King Scholars Program / General / Senior / https://scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/information.php / January 10, 2013
APIASF/AT&T Scholarship / Asian/Pacific Islander / Senior / http://apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf_cocacola.html / January 11, 2013
APIASF/FedEx Scholarship / Asian/Pacific Islander / Senior / http://apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf_fedex.html / January 11, 2013
Action for Nature’s Young Eco-Hero Awards / Environmental / Ages 8-16 / http://www.actionfornature.org/eco-hero-awards / January 15, 2013
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards / Government Service / Senior / www.gwcf.org / January 15, 2013
Gates Millenium Scholars Program / Minority / Not specified / https://nominations.gmsp.org/GMSP_App/ / January 16, 2013
ACT High School Poster Contest / Design/Creative Concept / Not specified / www.actstudent.org/postercontest / January 21, 2013
Art Institute Poster Design Contest / Design/Creative Concept / Senior / http://www.artinstitutes.edu/competitions/graphic-design-posters.aspx / January 31, 2013
Deep South Scholarship Program / Garden/Environmental / Senior / Application available in counselor’s office / February 1, 2013
National Peace Essay Contest / General—Essay / Not specified / http://www.usip.org/programs/initiatives/national-peace-essay-contest / February 1, 2013
Elks National Foundation Legacy Award / General / Senior / http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm / February 1, 2013
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship / General / Senior / http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html / February 1, 2013
Courageous Persuaders National Scholarships / Audio/Video / Grades 9-12 / http://www.courageouspersuaders.com/rules.htm / February 12, 2013
Art Institute Passion for Fashion Competition / Design/Creative Concept / Not specified / http://www.artinstitutes.edu/competitions/fashion-design-passion-for-fashion.aspx / February 14, 2013
Proton Energy System Scholarships / General / Senior / http://www.protononsitescholarship.com/rules.asp / February 15, 2013
Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference Program / Journalism / Junior / http://www.freedomforum.org/freespirit/ / February 15, 2013
Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship / American History/Government / Senior / http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm / February 15, 2013
The Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship / History / Senior / http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm / February 15, 2013
Best Buy Scholarship / General / Grades 9-12 / www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com / February 15, 2013
American Welding Society Scholarships / Engineering, Welding / Not specified / http://www.aws.org/foundation/national_scholarships.html / February 15, 2013
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/AT&T Foundation Scholarship / Hispanic, dependants of AT&T employees / Senior / http://www.hsf.net/ATT-Foundation.aspx / February 15, 2013
AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship / General—Essay / Senior / www.afateens.org / February 15, 2013
Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship / Son/Daughter of DAR Member / Senior / http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm / February 15, 2013
The Christophers’ Annual Poster Contest for High School Students / Design/Creative Concept / Grades 9-12 / www.christophers.org / February 15, 2013
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program / General—Minority / Senior / http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/programs.php / February 15, 2013
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/Procter & Gamble Company Scholarship / Hispanic—Eligible Majors / Senior / http://www.hsf.net/PG.aspx
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program / Eligible Majors / Senior / https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/ / February 28, 2013
Build-A-Bear Workshop Huggable Heroes Program / Community Service / Ages 8-18 / http://promotions.mardenkane.com/babw/huggableheroes2013/rules.cfm / February 28, 2013
Jim McKay Memorial Scholarship / Communications / Senior / http://emmyonline.org/scholarship/ / March 1, 2013
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation / Marine Corps Son/Daughter / Senior / http://www.mcsf.org/page.aspx?pid=326 / March 1, 2013
Scout of the Year Scholarship / Active Boy/Girl Scout / Not specified / http://www.vfw.org/Community/Scout-of-the-Year-Scholarship/ / March 1, 2013
Visine Students with Vision Scholarship Program / General / Senior / http://www.visine.com/scholarship / March 1, 2013
DeSoto County Junior Auxiliary Scholarship / Majors working with children / Senior / Application available in counselor’s office / March 1, 2013
The Nelligen Prize for Short Fiction / Writing—Short Story / Not specified / http://coloradoreview.colostate.edu/nelligan-prize/submission-guidelines/ / March 14, 2013
Walmart Dependent Scholarship / Son/Daughter of Walmart Employee / Senior / https://www.act.org/walmart/depend/ / March 15, 2013
Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition / Art / Grades K-12 / http://www.fws.gov/juniorduck/ArtContest.htm#GeneralInformation / March 15, 2013
Anthem Essay Contest / Literature—Essay / Grades 8-10 / http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/Anthem.aspx?theme=blue / March 20, 2013
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund / General / Senior / Application available in counselor’s office / March 31, 2013
DeSoto County Prayer Council / General / Senior / Application available in counselor’s office / April 1, 2013
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship / General / Senior / http://www.afsascholarship.org/ / April 3, 2013
Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest / Literature—Essay / Grades 11-12 / http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html / April 15, 2013
The Bird Dog Foundation Scholarship / Essay / Senior / www.birddogfoundation.com / April 15, 2013
Olive Branch Arts Council Scholarship / Arts / Senior / Application available in counselor’s office / April 15, 2013
The Fountainhead Essay Competition / Literature—Essay / Grades 11-12 / http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue / April 26, 2013
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes / Leadership & Service / Ages 8-18 / http://www.barronprize.org/how-nominate / April 30, 2013
International Association of Administrative Professionals Debbie Poston Scholarship / Administrative Majors / Senior / Application available in counselor’s office / May 1, 2013
We the Living Essay Competition / Literature—Essay / Grades 10-12 / http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/WeTheLiving.aspx?theme=blue / May 6, 2013
US Bank Scholarship / Not specified / http://www.usbank.com/scholarship / May 31, 2013
“Stuck at Prom” Scholarship / Design/Creative Concept / Ages 14 and up / http://duckbrand.com/Promotions/stuck-at-prom/Rules.aspx / July 8, 2013
Atlas Shrugged Essay Competition / Literature—Essay / Senior / http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/AtlasShrugged.aspx?theme=blue / September 17, 2013